The Crown Princess is busy fishing

The stone, imbued with powerful internal force, struck the snake's vital spot in an instant.

The snake's body jerked violently, and after struggling a few times, it fell from the branch and lay still.

Lin Yuge kept a close eye on Xiao Yunqing's movements.

Seeing the snake killed eased her fear somewhat.

"Young Master Yun, thank you," she said softly, her voice tinged with admiration.

Xiao Yunqing stepped forward and used a branch to pry the snake away, ensuring it would no longer pose a threat.

He breathed a slight sigh of relief and reminded her, "Be careful, there are countless dangers on this deserted island."

After that, Xiao Yunqing used a knife to cut off the usable parts of the tree trunk bit by bit.

Lin Yuge found many sturdy vines nearby.

We also picked quite a few wild bananas, which will be perfect for dinner for the two of us when we get back.

As darkness gradually fell in the dense forest, the light grew increasingly faint.

Xiao Yunqing stopped what she was doing, looked at Lin Yuge and said, "It's getting dark, we need to hurry back, otherwise it will be even more dangerous in this dense forest."

Lin Yuge nodded and hurriedly gathered up the vines she had found.

Carrying the cut tree trunks and vines, they began to walk back along the path they had come from.

Along the way, the two walked even more hurriedly than they had on the way there.

Occasionally, a night breeze would blow by, rustling the leaves, as if something was watching them from the shadows.

Xiao Yunqing gripped the knife tightly, remaining vigilant at all times, while Lin Yuge followed nervously behind him, not daring to relax for a moment.

Finally, before it got completely dark, the two emerged from the dense forest.

Back at her temporary shelter, Lin Yuge finally breathed a sigh of relief and collapsed onto the ground.

Xiao Yunqing glanced at her; this Miss Lin was indeed quite different from ordinary women.

If other women were in such a desperate situation, they would probably be terrified and crying uncontrollably.

But she has an indomitable spirit.

Today in the dense forest, facing the snake that suddenly appeared, although she was afraid, she was able to keep her balance and follow instructions.

She never complained once while searching for ship repair materials, and remained actively busy.

Xiao Yunqing shook her head slightly, sighing inwardly.

The delicate young ladies she had met before were far inferior to Lin Yuge.

He walked to the side, organized the materials he had found that day, and started a fire.

The warm firelight shone on their faces, bringing a sense of security to the deserted island night.

As night deepened, the sound of the waves became exceptionally clear.

Listening to the sound of the waves, Lin Yuge couldn't help but worry about her family.

Two days have passed. My mother and the others must be worried. They don't know if my father and the others have returned, or if they have encountered any trouble.

Thinking of this, she couldn't help but sigh softly.

His gaze shifted from the distant sea to the flickering flames.

Seeing the worry on her face, Xiao Yunqing comforted her, "Miss Lin, don't worry too much. We will definitely find a way to leave here and reunite with your family as soon as possible."

Lin Yuge forced a smile: "I hope so."

She tightened her clothes, feeling the chill of the night.

Sleepiness gradually crept in.

Lin Yuge tried hard to open her eyes, but her eyelids grew heavier and heavier.

Seeing this, Xiao Yunqing said to her, "Miss Lin, you should go to sleep first. I'll keep watch. We'll continue to think of a way to leave here tomorrow."

Lin Yuge hesitated for a moment, but finally nodded.

She found a relatively comfortable spot and slowly closed her eyes.

Accompanied by the firelight and the sound of waves, Lin Yuge gradually drifted off to sleep.

Xiao Yunqing stood quietly to the side, watching the surrounding darkness with vigilance.

Looking at Lin Yuge's peaceful sleeping face, Xiao Yunqing's thoughts gradually drifted away.

Recalling what happened before he fell into the sea, his expression turned cold.

Looking back now, something seemed off about that day. It was as if the pirates knew something and had laid an ambush there beforehand.

Xiao Yunqing clearly remembered that their ship had just approached that area of ​​water.

The pirate ships emerged from all directions like ghosts, as if their actions had been thoroughly anticipated by the enemy.

The scene was chaotic and brutal, with the soldiers caught completely off guard and engaged in fierce fighting.

Xiao Yunqing frowned, his doubts deepening. Who exactly had revealed their whereabouts to the pirates?

He tried hard to recall every detail before he set off, attempting to find clues.

As Xiao Yunqing's thoughts deepened, a scene gradually became clear in her mind.

Before setting off, Li Danian, the Sima of Nanhai County, frequently appeared near their camp, seemingly concerned about the bandit suppression.

Looking back now, his behavior was quite unusual.

Every time Li Danian appeared, his eyes would always glance intentionally or unintentionally at their battle maps and plans.

Moreover, during the conversation, I would always inquire, intentionally or unintentionally, about their specific time of action and route.

At the time, Xiao Yunqing didn't think much of it, assuming it was because he valued the bandit suppression operation.

But now it seems that Li Danian's actions are highly suspicious.

Considering that the pirates knew about this operation in advance, Xiao Yunqing could almost conclude that this Lord Li was colluding with the pirates.

Their anti-bandit operation must have affected the interests of some people, and this Lord Li was likely bribed by the pirates to inform them of their operation in advance.

Xiao Yunqing was filled with anger and disappointment.

He never imagined that an official who was supposed to protect the people would do such a despicable thing.

But to expose Li Danian's crimes of colluding with pirates, they must find a way to leave the deserted island and return to the mainland as soon as possible.

The sound of the waves kept echoing in his ears, and Xiao Yunqing's thoughts remained unsettled for a long time.

He sat by the fire and kept watch all night.

As night gradually faded and the sky began to lighten with the first light of dawn, the darkness continued.

Xiao Yunqing's tense nerves finally relaxed a little, and he leaned against the tree trunk next to him and dozed off for a while.

The morning sun shines on the deserted island, bringing a touch of warmth and hope.

Xiao Yunqing slightly opened her eyes and looked at Lin Yuge, who was still fast asleep. Her heart warmed; she was so glad she had met her.

He stood up, stretched his stiff body, and began to think about his next move.

A short while later, Lin Yuge slowly woke up.

She rubbed her eyes, sat up, and saw Xiao Yunqing's firm back.

Xiao Yunqing was seen spearing fish with a harpoon from the boat on the beach.

His movements were focused and powerful, each strike carrying a resolute air.

Lin Yuge looked at him quietly, a warm feeling welling up in her heart.

Xiao Yunqing noticed her gaze, turned around and glanced at her, revealing a smile.

"Awake? Wait a little longer, and we'll have something to eat."

Lin Yuge nodded, stood up, and walked to his side.

He said with a hint of apology, "I'm sorry, Prince Yun, I slept too soundly last night and left you to guard me all night."

Xiao Yunqing shook her head slightly and said nonchalantly, "It's alright. You should rest if you're tired. On this deserted island, conserving your energy is the most important thing."

Looking at his slightly tired face, Lin Yuge felt a pang of self-reproach.

At that moment, Xiao Yunqing thrust his harpoon forward, and a plump fish was speared up.

He put the fish into a wooden bucket next to him, picked up the bucket and said, "Let's go, let's eat first."