The Crown Princess is busy fishing

Soon, the medicine was decocted and brought over.

Xiao Yunqing carefully helped her up and let her lean against his chest.

With his other hand, he held the medicine bowl, scooped up the medicine with a spoon, and slowly brought it to her lips.

He said softly, "Yuge, wake up and drink your medicine."

Lin Yuge regained some consciousness.

She slowly opened her eyes, and what came into view was Xiao Yunqing's face, which was full of concern and anxiety.

Her chapped lips trembled slightly as she weakly uttered a few words: "Yun Qing..."

Xiao Yunqing was overjoyed to see her awake.

He quickly said, "Yuge, you're awake! Drink your medicine first, then go back to sleep."

After saying that, he brought the spoon to her lips again.

Lin Yuge frowned slightly as she smelled the bitter medicinal odor.

But she still obediently opened her mouth and swallowed the medicine.

She would stop to catch her breath after every few sips.

Xiao Yunqing patiently stayed by her side, his gaze always gently fixed on her face.

The bowl of medicine was finally finished, and Xiao Yunqing gently put her down and helped her lie down.

Lin Yuge's gaze lingered on Xiao Yunqing.

He asked weakly, "Where is this? Those pirates..."

Xiao Yunqing tucked her in and whispered:

"Don't worry, you're safe now. Those pirates can't hurt you."

"Just focus on getting better; leave the rest to me."

Lin Yuge nodded slightly and closed her eyes wearily.

She fell into a deep sleep.

Xiao Yunqing stood up, his face instantly turning as cold as ice, his eyes flashing with a chilling light.

He strode out of the cabin, his posture upright yet exuding a chilling aura.

He went up to the deck and gave orders to the waiting soldiers.

"Continue advancing in the direction where Miss Lin appeared, carefully searching for any trace of pirates along the way. Once found, kill them without mercy!"

After making some arrangements, he returned to the cabin.

He sat down again on the edge of the bed and looked at Lin Yuge's exposed hand.

Those shocking marks and scratches, along with the blisters all over his palms, pierced his heart like sharp blades.

His brows were furrowed, and the tenderness in his eyes grew even stronger.

He carefully lifted her hand and opened the medicine box left by the military doctor.

After taking the sterilized silver needles, his once rock-solid hands trembled slightly, almost imperceptibly.

He carefully popped the blisters on Lin Yuge's head, his movements as gentle as if he were handling the most precious treasure in the world.

The flickering lights reflected his focused expression.

Mo Nan hurried into the cabin, intending to report on the situation of the exploration ahead.

However, upon seeing this scene, his words instantly caught in his throat.

Seeing the usually noble and respected prince taking such meticulous care of a woman, they were astonished.

My heart was filled with shock and emotion.

He opened his mouth, wanting to say something.

Yet, I felt that any words would be superfluous at this moment.

He finally shook his head and quietly left the cabin.

Xiao Yunqing seemed to sense something and glanced at his back.

Then, medicine was applied to Lin Yuge's wound.

Lin Yuge's fingers twitched slightly, causing his heartbeat to suddenly become erratic.

His breathing froze for a moment, and he only continued what he hadn't finished after confirming that she was no longer uncomfortable.

After the wound was treated, he gently put Lin Yuge's hand back under the blanket.

He tucked her in gently and naturally.

Afterwards, he sat quietly by the bed, gazing at Lin Yuge's sleeping face, his thoughts drifting away.

In the past, I was always bound by my identity and responsibilities.

They were either fighting with enemies or maneuvering among various factions in the vortex of power.

I never imagined there would be such a person.

It made him let down all his guard and pride, and willingly do these trivial things in this little world.

Looking back on every little thing since I met Lin Yuge.

Her composure and wisdom in the face of adversity, and the resilience in her bones.

Every single one of them captivated him.

Although he did not express his feelings, this affection had already taken root and sprouted in his heart.

He sat by the bed for a long time until Mo Nan came in again.

Mo Nan coughed lightly and said in a low voice:

"Your Highness, the fleet has moved beyond the reef area, and no pirates have been detected in the waters ahead. Shall we continue forward?"

Xiao Yunqing nodded, got up and walked out.

Upon reaching the deck, the sea was still shrouded in thick fog.

The damp, cold air felt almost tangible, pressing heavily on the decks of every ship.

Xiao Yunqing stood at the bow of the boat, his brows furrowed and his expression grave.

The fog could provide some concealment for the fleet, making it difficult for pirates to find their tracks.

However, this also hindered their observation of their surroundings.

If a surprise attack were to occur at this time, the consequences would be unimaginable.

He ordered more fog lights to be lit, which shimmered with a hazy glow in the fog.

This is to enable communication between the ships.

"Pass down the order: all ships, stand by and rest. Remain vigilant!"

His voice was firm and steady, leaving no room for doubt.

The leading deputy general, Geng Daowei, couldn't help but say:

"My lord, we don't know when this thick fog will dissipate. In this situation, it is difficult to feel at ease."

Xiao Yunqing narrowed his eyes slightly and said in a deep voice:

"It's alright, the fog will rise and dissipate in its own time. For now, we should just be fully prepared and remain steadfast in the face of any change."

"Let the soldiers rest and recuperate, and we'll make further plans after the fog clears."

After an unknown amount of time, Lin Yuge slowly awoke from a hazy and chaotic state.

She felt dizzy and reached up to support her head.

The pain from the wound on her hand instantly brought her to her senses.

Memories flooded back; it was Yun Qing and the others who saved her.

Looking around, I found that the cabin I was in was simply yet elegantly furnished.

The wound on my hand has been properly bandaged.

She propped herself up to sit up, her body weak.

Just as he was about to get up to check the situation, Xiao Yunqing happened to push the door open and enter.

Upon seeing her wake up, a look of surprise and relief flashed across Xiao Yunqing's deep eyes.

She walked quickly to the bedside, her voice unconsciously softening:

"Yuge, you're finally awake. Is anything bothering you?"

Lin Yuge shook her head slightly and smiled faintly:

"Yun Qing, thank you for saving me. I feel much better now."

Her gaze fell on the neatly bandaged wound, and a warm feeling welled up in her heart.

Xiao Yunqing sat down by the bed, carefully examining her, hesitating to speak.

Lin Yuge felt a little embarrassed by his gaze.

Turning my head, I caught a glimpse of a corner of the nautical chart on the table.

He asked, "Yun Qing, how did you come to be here?"

Xiao Yunqing gave her a deep look.

Speak slowly:

"The day you were kidnapped, Qianxia sent my cousin to find me. Unfortunately, by the time I arrived with my men, you had already been taken away."

Chika noticed some markings on those people and realized that they were the work of pirates.

"It's just that this realm of evil spirits is so hard to find that it's taken some time."

He did not elaborate on the hardships and inner turmoil of the past two days.

He then asked, "Yuge, how did you escape from those people and end up in the reef formation?"

Lin Yuge knew that finding this place would not be easy.

But seeing that he was unwilling to say more, I stopped asking.

She then recounted her experience from waking up to escaping.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yunqing felt both sorry for her and admired her.

I really don't know how much courage she, a frail woman, possesses.

It's another escape from a cave, another survival on a deserted island.

In the end, they managed to enter the reef area with just a small boat.

If she hadn't been sick, she probably wouldn't have needed anyone to rescue her and could have managed to get back to safe waters on her own.