I started out with seven husbands, and I worked hard to support my family while crying.

Fang Xiaoxiao quickly ran to the side of the large stallion, seeking its protection.

The tall stallion seemed to be sentient, and it leaned its body closer to the goddess.

And at the same time.

Five or six people appeared around them, dressed in black clothes and pants, with only their bloodthirsty eyes showing through black cloth.

Each of them held a gleaming silver longsword.

In the darkness of the night, it appeared extremely terrifying and eerie.

The leader in black shouted sharply.

"It was you who assassinated my lord!"

His voice was deep and hoarse, but it sent chills down one's spine.

Fang Xiaoxiao was just a modern person; she had never encountered such a terrifying scene before.

This caused her to start trembling involuntarily.

The stallion beside him let out a deafening neigh, "Woo~~"

It resembles a cheetah, its eyes fixed on the person in front of it.

"My lord?"

With the encouragement of the stallion, Fang Xiaoxiao finally recovered.

Could it be that this group of people are Pei Yan's subordinates?

She had previously seen Pei Yan having a private conversation with a group of people dressed in black.

That time, it seems I almost got killed because of it.

After reacting.

She was no longer afraid; instead, she smiled.

"Which of you saw me kill him?!"

Fang Xiaoxiao pointed to the horse beside her.

"It was clearly the animal that kicked me. How can you pin the blame on me for the beast's mistake?"

"..."

Fortunately, animals are animals, and they can't really understand human speech.

Grand Duke Ma merely looked warily at the man in black before him.

Although it sensed that the group was terrifying, it had not yet seen any indication that they intended to harm its master.

The man in black at the head of the group actually found it quite reasonable.

Yes.

Just now, they, who were hiding in the bushes, saw that it was clearly the young master who wanted to harm the lady, which caused the horse to be frightened and resist.

This……

Everyone fell into deep thought.

They are not people who indiscriminately kill innocent people.

but.

Now that the young master's fate is unknown, what should we do?

Fang Xiaoxiao glanced at the group's silence, turned her head for a moment, and then said leisurely.

"Don't worry, he won't die. As long as I make a move, I can bring him back to life in no time!"

Well, the claim of him coming back to life is false, but that guy was probably kicked unconscious. If you give him a few needles, he'll definitely fly up immediately.

As a medical student, she naturally knew about Pei Yan's injuries. Even if she wasn't 100% sure whether his internal organs were damaged, she knew he wouldn't die.

The leader of the men in black first turned around and glanced at the young master, then looked at his companion beside him.

Last time.

When the young master was poisoned and his life hung by a thread, it was this woman who saved him.

He was on the roof at the time, so he knew exactly what happened.

The companions exchanged glances, as if to say: I don't know!

After all, the young master and the lady in front of him may not get along on the surface.

But they had followed the young master for many years and had never seen him mention his wife so often.

Furthermore, the young master would always secretly observe his wife.

Especially the last time, when my wife was captured and taken to an abandoned mine.

The young master said it was none of his business, but in reality he was more anxious than anyone else.

He even went so far as to mobilize a large group of people to rescue his wife.

They were certainly not dull-witted people.

When the leader of the night received a nod from his companion, he also understood many things.

"Then go and heal the young master. If you cause any trouble, I will kill you!"

The man in black still had that fierce expression, his voice hoarse and ruthless.

Fang Xiaoxiao was taken aback at first, but then felt relieved, at least she could save her life now.

She was confident that saving lives was the only thing that mattered.

Although Pei Yan's body was limp and weak, his eyelids were so tight that he couldn't open his eyes to see everyone.

However, his hearing and brain still function normally, and he can hear several people talking.

He knew that if Fang Xiaoxiao saved him again, he would owe her a life once more.

But now, he has no better solution.

At least not now.

Fang Xiao patted the horse beside her, signaling it to stay put.

The horse seemed to understand, standing still with its eyes still warily scanning its surroundings.

……

Fang family courtyard.

Long Jinyan was pacing back and forth.

He was originally going to pick up his wife, but Pei Yan stopped him and left him in the courtyard with a reason he couldn't refuse.

Just this evening, Pei Yan came to the courtyard and told everyone that he was going to pick up his wife to take her home today.

The reason he gave was naturally because his wife had saved his life, and he was doing this to repay her kindness.

Long Jinyan initially disagreed with the matter, but then felt that what the other party said made a lot of sense, so he didn't say anything more.

Crucially, Murong Changqing nodded in agreement from the side.

"Brother Changqing, how can you still be in the mood for tea? Aren't you worried that something might happen to your wife and Brother Pei?"

Long Jinyan saw a pale-faced scholar lying on the stone table, holding a cup of tea, looking quite relaxed.

His already anxious heart was further burdened with frustration.

Murong Changqing let out a long sigh and raised his eyes to look at the person who was shirtless.

"Oh……"

"Oh, is that all? What if my wife and Brother Pei encounter robbers?"

"and then?"

"What do you mean, 'then'? What if my wife is kidnapped by villains? Aren't you worried at all?!"

Long Jinyan grew increasingly angry as he spoke, his voice growing louder and louder, like a megaphone, so loud that Murong Changqing, who was lying on the table, quickly covered his ears, fearing he would go deaf.

Murong Changqing complained.

"Alright, if you have this much time on your hands, why don't you go look for it? Why are you babbling on and on here!"

Yes! Go find it.

Long Jinyan seemed to suddenly realize something, and with his shirt off, he stepped forward to open the courtyard gate.

But then came Murong Changqing's disgusted voice from behind.

"Can't you put your clothes on properly? If that young lady sees you, she'll definitely take you to the authorities!"

Ah!

Long Jinyan then realized that he was still shirtless. This was no longer the military camp where he could do whatever he wanted.

If someone were to see him outside, they might report him to the authorities and arrest him.

It should be noted that the Da Yu Dynasty strictly forbids anyone from being improperly dressed. Anyone caught doing so can be reported to the authorities, and those arrested will be paraded through the streets as a warning.

He quickly put on the long robe around his waist, tidied himself up, and then hurried away.

Murong Changqing, who had been lying on the stone table with an air of indifference, only changed his expression when he saw the courtyard gate was tightly closed. He got up and strode to the front of the courtyard.

He bent his knees, leaped, and scaled the wall.

……

"Hu~~"

Fang Xiaoxiao squatted down and placed her index and middle fingers on the neck of the man in front of her.

She checked her pulse and exhaled a breath of stale air.

Thankfully, the person didn't die.

As long as we're sure Pei Yan isn't dead, that's good.

As for his injuries, simply inserting silver needles into the corresponding acupoints will remove the stagnant blood from his body, and he will wake up.

However, Pei Yan suffered two broken ribs from being kicked in the chest area by the horse, and he will probably have to stay home to recuperate for a while.