As soon as I put it on, I met a sickly man

After everything settled, Jiang Yue looked at her surroundings, feeling a bit unbelievable. The setting sun dyed half the sky red, illuminating the mountains and forests, making it seem particularly peaceful and tranquil. This scene was so real, yet so dreamy, like an unreal dream. She raised her hand and looked at her slender fingertips, an inexplicable panic welling up in her heart. What if this was just a dream? What if, after waking up, she was back in the dark place where Mu Yang had been imprisoned?

She couldn't help but tighten her grip on Ding Chen's hand, her fingertips turning white with force. Ding Chen sensed something was wrong with her, looked down at her, and asked softly, "What's wrong, Yue'er?"

Jiang Yue took a deep breath, trying to suppress her uneasiness, and forced a smile. "It's okay, it's just..." She paused, her eyes fixed on Mu Yang, who was being escorted away by Xuanyuan Che's imperial guards in the distance. Mu Yang's figure looked particularly lonely in the setting sun. The once arrogant prince was now a prisoner. A thought flashed through her mind, "It's just that I suddenly remembered something..."

She didn't continue, but turned her gaze to Ding Chen. He was pale, with blood at the corner of his mouth, obviously injured in the previous fight. Jiang Yue walked to his side, caressing his face with heartache, silently praying that he would get better soon.

Ding Chen held her hand, feeling the coldness of her fingertips, and asked with concern: "Are you really okay? Why are your hands so cold?"

Jiang Yue shook her head and forced a smile, "I'm fine, just a little tired."

"Well, thank you for your hard work during this period." Ding Chen looked at her gently, his eyes full of pity.

Jiang Yue's eyes fell on Ding Chen's bandaged arm, and a sharp pain pierced her heart. If it weren't for protecting her, Ding Chen wouldn't have been injured. She gently stroked his wound, her eyes filled with self-blame.

"Does it hurt?" she asked softly.

Ding Chen smiled and said casually, "It's just a minor injury, nothing serious."

Jiang Yue didn't say anything, but just leaned her head on his shoulder silently, feeling the warmth from him. At this moment, she just wanted to stay quietly by his side and enjoy this moment of tranquility.

Qiu'er, who was watching the two of them, was filled with joy. She knew that the young lady had finally found her own happiness.

At this time, the old doctor came over and looked at Jiang Yue and Ding Chen kindly. "Okay, kids," he said, "the crisis has been resolved, and you should have a good rest."

Jiang Yue raised his head and looked at the old doctor, his eyes full of gratitude. "Thank you, Master."

The old doctor smiled, walked over to Ding Chen, and began to examine his injuries. Jiang Yue looked at the old doctor nervously, feeling uneasy.

After the old doctor finished his examination, he raised his head and said to Jiang Yue with a smile: "Disciple..."

After examining Ding Chen's injuries, the old doctor smiled and said to Jiang Yue, "Don't worry, my disciple. Young Master Ding is fine. He'll recover with proper care." Jiang Yue felt relieved upon hearing this news. Her heart finally settled, her tense nerves relaxed, and a smile of relief spread across her face.

"That's great!" Jiang Yue excitedly held Ding Chen's hand, her eyes slightly red. Ding Chen held her hand in return and gave her a reassuring look.

The crisis was over, and the oppressive atmosphere vanished. To celebrate, Qiu'er arranged a small banquet in the courtyard. She deftly set up a table in the courtyard, covered it with a pristine white tablecloth, and brought out a dazzling array of dishes from the kitchen. There was fragrant roast chicken, juicy steamed fish, and even Jiang Yue's favorite sweet-scented osmanthus cake. The afterglow of the setting sun bathed the courtyard, casting a golden glow on everything and adding a touch of warmth to the atmosphere.

Jiang Yue, Ding Chen, Xuanyuan Che, and the old doctor sat around the table, enjoying this rare moment of relaxation. Qiu'er was busy around, adding wine and food to their table, her face filled with joy.

"Come on, let's raise our glasses and celebrate that we have safely survived this disaster!" The old doctor raised his glass and suggested.

"Cheers!" Everyone raised their glasses and drank them all.

During the meal, everyone was chatting and laughing, and the atmosphere was relaxed and cheerful. Jiang Yue was also in a particularly good mood. She kept picking up food for Ding Chen and asked about his injuries with concern. Ding Chen felt sweet in his heart as he watched her busying around for him.

Xuanyuan Che sat quietly by the side, watching the smile on Jiang Yue's face, his heart filled with joy. He discovered that he had a special feeling for Jiang Yue, a feeling unlike any other woman he had ever felt before. Her strength, her kindness, her medical skills, all deeply attracted him. But he didn't show it, simply watching her silently, his eyes filled with tenderness.

The evening breeze rustled the flowers and plants in the yard. As night fell, the stars twinkled, shrouding the entire yard in silence.

After the banquet, Xuanyuan Che stood up to take his leave. "Miss Jiang, Mr. Ding, goodbye." He bowed to them, a subtle hint of nostalgia in his tone.

"Goodbye, Commander Xuanyuan." Jiang Yue and Ding Chen also stood up to see him off.

Xuanyuan Che turned and left, his figure gradually disappearing into the night. Jiang Yue watched him leave, and suddenly an inexplicable feeling surged in her heart. She looked in the direction Xuanyuan Che left and said softly, "He..."

Jiang Yue looked at the direction Xuanyuan Che left and said softly, "He seems to be worried about something."

Ding Chen followed Jiang Yue's gaze, only to see the darkness and the long-gone Xuanyuan Che. "Maybe he's busy with official duties," he speculated, a hint of uncertainty in his tone.

Jiang Yue retracted her gaze and turned to look at Ding Chen, smiling slightly, "Maybe." She did not continue the topic, but shifted her attention to Ding Chen in front of her, "How is your injury? Does it still hurt?"

Ding Chen felt Jiang Yue's concern, and a warm feeling surged in his heart. "It's much better now, don't worry." He held Jiang Yue's hand with a gentle look in his eyes.

Jiang Yue nodded gently, her mind racing. As she ate, she couldn't help but recall every moment since she'd arrived in this world. The bewilderment of her arrival, the fear and anxiety she felt when Mu Yang pestered her, and the details of her acquaintance with Ding Chen—all flashed through her mind like a movie. There were laughs, tears, and a mingling of emotions, leaving her feeling overwhelmed. She felt she had grown a lot, and now she cherished the life she had now even more.

She recalled the moment she first met Mu Yang. His morbid possessiveness and obsessive love had suffocated her. She tried hard to escape his grasp, but he kept snatching her back. That feeling of helplessness and despair still haunted her.

But now, she has Ding Chen, Qiu Er, the old doctor, and Xuan Yuan Che. They are like beams of warm light, illuminating her originally dark world and making her feel true friendship and love.

She knew that she was no longer the Jiang Yue who had traveled through time alone. She had new friends, a new life, and the courage and strength to fight Mu Yang.

Thinking of this, Jiang Yue's mouth corners couldn't help but rise slightly, revealing a faint smile.

"What are you thinking about?" Ding Chen noticed the change in Jiang Yue's expression and asked softly.

Jiang Yue came back to her senses and looked at Ding Chen, her eyes twinkling with stars. "Nothing, I just feel... very happy."

Ding Chen looked at the smile on Jiang Yue's face and felt joy in his heart. He understood that Jiang Yue had walked out of the shadow of the past and started a new life.

"Me too." He held Jiang Yue's hand tightly, his tone firm, "From now on, I will always be by your side, protecting you and preventing you from getting hurt again."

Jiang Yue was deeply moved when she heard Ding Chen's words. She nodded gently, her eyes slightly red.

After dinner, Jiang Yue and Qiu'er strolled through the courtyard. As the sun set, the sky was painted a vibrant orange-red. A gentle breeze blew by, bringing with it bursts of floral fragrance that was refreshing.

Jiang Yue closed her eyes and took a deep breath, taking in this rare tranquility. The warm sunlight on her body made her feel extremely comfortable and relaxed.

She knew that a new life was about to begin.

"Miss, look, what is that?" Qiu'er suddenly pointed to the sky in the distance, with a hint of surprise in her tone.

Jiang Yue opened his eyes and looked in the direction of Qiu'er's finger... "That is..."

After dinner, Jiang Yue and Qiu'er strolled through the courtyard. As the sun set, the sky was dyed a brilliant orange-red, like a spilled paint palette. A few wisps of light clouds drifted leisurely, their edges gilded by the setting sun.

A gentle breeze blew by, bringing with it bursts of floral fragrance that was refreshing. The crabapple blossoms in the yard were in full bloom, their tender pink petals swaying gently in the wind like a flock of dancing butterflies. A few bees buzzed among the flowers, busily collecting nectar.

Jiang Yue closed her eyes and took a deep breath, savoring this rare tranquility. The sun shone warmly on her body, making her feel incredibly comfortable and relaxed. After so many upheavals, this moment of peace seemed especially precious. She knew a new life was about to begin.

"Miss, look, what is that?" Qiu'er suddenly pointed to the sky in the distance with a hint of surprise in her tone, interrupting Jiang Yue's thoughts.

Jiang Yue opened his eyes and looked in the direction Qiu'er pointed. He saw a gorgeous rainbow appear on the horizon, spanning the entire sky like a colorful bridge connecting heaven and earth.

"How beautiful!" Jiang Yue couldn't help but exclaim. This rainbow appeared so suddenly, yet so stunningly beautiful, as if it were a gift from heaven, heralding the arrival of a bright future.

"Yes, Miss, this is the first time I have seen such a beautiful rainbow!" Qiu'er said excitedly, with a gleam in her eyes.

The two of them quietly admired the beautiful scenery, their hearts filled with joy and hope. After a long time, the rainbow gradually disappeared and the sky returned to peace.

"Miss, let's go back. It's windy at night, be careful not to catch a cold." Qiu'er said with concern.

Jiang Yue nodded and was about to turn around and walk back when he suddenly heard a burst of hurried footsteps.

"Miss Jiang, Miss Jiang!" A familiar voice came from far away.

Jiang Yue and Qiu'er looked in the direction of the sound and saw Manager Liu running towards them, panting, with an anxious look on his face.

"Shopkeeper Liu? Why are you here?" Jiang Yue asked with some confusion.

Shopkeeper Liu ran to Jiang Yue, bent down, held his knees and took a few breaths. Then he raised his head and said nervously, "Miss Jiang, something bad has happened! Those goods we traded before..." He paused, his tone more urgent, "Something's wrong!"

Jiang Yue's heart sank. She remembered that those transactions had gone smoothly, and every step had been carefully checked and confirmed. There shouldn't have been any problems. What could have gone wrong?

"What's the problem?" Jiang Yue asked in a deep voice, a subtle hint of vigilance in his tone. Qiu'er also looked at Manager Liu nervously. The originally relaxed atmosphere in the courtyard instantly dissipated, and an inexplicable sense of tension spread. Manager Liu seemed to be unable to speak, and stammered, "Yes... yes..."