Time travel, quick transmigration

"Sister Yang, Brother Xiao is in this room."

Jiang He led Shi Yan to the door of Xiao Huanling's bedroom and spoke to her, then asked the two Imperial Guards standing guard outside the door a question.

"What did the physician say after examining the general?"

The two Imperial Guards were stunned when they saw Shi Yan, but they quickly recovered and replied.

"The physicians just examined the general's pulse and prescribed medicine, and they all said there was nothing seriously wrong. But for specific details, you can ask Miss Xiaolian who serves you inside."

Shi Yan looked at Jiang He with a puzzled expression upon hearing the unfamiliar name.

Jiang He was slightly taken aback by that look, and then immediately explained.

"Xiao Lian is the maid I arranged to guard Brother Xiao."

Shi Yan nodded.

He then stepped over the threshold and went inside.

The maid Xiaolian was wringing a handkerchief when she heard the noise and looked up. Her eyes met Shi Yan's. She was stunned to see such a beautiful and charming woman. Before she could react and was about to ask her a question, she saw Jiang He chasing after Shi Yan.

Shi Yan glanced at Xiao Lian, then walked straight to the stool beside Xiao Huanling's bed and sat down, looking at him intently and with heartache. In the dim candlelight, Xiao Huanling's lips were pale, and his face was dull and bloodless, making Shi Yan feel very distressed by his fragile and lifeless appearance.

"Ah Ling, it's me. I've come to see you."

As if sensing something, Xiao Huanling's eyelashes trembled slightly in her sleep, and she murmured intermittently.

Seeing that he was making a move, Shi Yan quickly leaned closer to him, her eyes fixed on him, and she listened intently to his murmurs.

When she heard what Xiao Huanling was saying, her heart ached.

"Fool, I'm right beside you. Open your eyes and look at me. You'll see me as soon as you wake up..."

Jiang He walked closer and glanced at Xiao Huanling, who was still lying unconscious on the bed, before turning his gaze to Xiao Lian.

"You can go now, you don't need to guard this place anymore. Oh, and go to the kitchen to cook some late-night snacks and bring them over, and also brew two cups of tea and bring them over as well."

Xiao Lian was reluctant to leave. Ever since she was bought by the steward and first met Xiao Huanling at Xiao Garden, she had fallen in love with him. Now, seeing him lying there unconscious, she was extremely anxious. She had finally had the chance to get close to him and take care of him, so she was naturally reluctant to leave. Besides, she was really worried about him. So, she looked at Jiang He and timidly spoke.

"But...but, Master can't be without someone here, someone needs to take care of him. General Jiang, could you allow me to stay and serve you?"

Looking at him with such pitiful eyes, Jiang He couldn't bring himself to say anything too harsh or be too cold.

“It’s inconvenient for you to stay. I know you’re very dedicated, but you really don’t need to take care of me. You’ve been doing this for so long, it’s time for you to go back and rest.”

Xiao Lian was unwilling to leave, especially since a beautiful woman had suddenly appeared. She felt threatened and was naturally reluctant to leave a strange woman in Xiao Huanling's room.

"Waaah... This servant is worried that others won't serve you well... Lord Jiang, please let this servant stay..."

Shi Yan, however, couldn't bear to listen and felt a surge of irritation.

"What's all the noise about? Get out!"

Jiang He was taken aback by the fierce remark and awkwardly touched his nose.

Xiao Lian, who was already gentle by nature, was immediately frightened and stopped crying.

Jiang He couldn't bear to see Xiao Lian looking so pitiful.

"Come on, come out with me."

Xiao Lian turned around and glanced at Shi Yan's profile. Intimidated by the other party's imposing aura, she dared not say anything more and followed Jiang He out the door with her head down.

After Jiang He and Xiao Lian left, the room became quiet.

"Are you going to just keep sleeping like this? I heard you've been poisoned and are still unconscious. Do you know how worried I am? How afraid I am that something might really happen to you? Please open your eyes and talk to me, okay?"

As Shi Yan spoke, she reached out and brushed away a few strands of hair that were stuck to Xiao Huanling's forehead, her eyes filled with heartache that seemed about to overflow.

Are you really not going to talk to me?

Seeing that the sleeping person remained unmoved, Shi Yan felt a sudden pang of sadness, her voice choked with emotion, and her eyes held a hint of grievance.

“I choreographed a dance these past few days. I remember you told me in Huiyun Valley that you wanted to see me dance. I didn’t agree then, and I know you were disappointed. But you’ll see it when you wake up. I will make your wish come true, and I will only dance for you. So you must take good care of yourself and wake up soon. Don’t make me worry about you.”

Shi Yan continued talking to herself, unaware that Xiao Huanling's fingers twitched a few times, as if he were struggling to break free from something. Trapped in the dark swamp, Xiao Huanling felt as if his entire body was bound by an unknown force, unable to move. In his ears was the voice of the person he longed for day and night, the voice that haunted his dreams. He wanted to open his eyes to see the person he loved, but he had no strength at all. He heard the grievance hidden in Shi Yan's words, listened to Shi Yan's gentle whispers, and heard the other person express their worry and concern for him, and his heart began to pound with anxiety.

"Xiao Huanling, are you angry with me? That's why you won't open your eyes to look at me, and you won't talk to me anymore. Are you blaming me for not reciprocating your feelings?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Huanling was frantic and didn't know what to do. However, he couldn't wake up and couldn't control his body. He thought that his beloved had misunderstood him, and Xiao Huanling was extremely anxious.

"No, why would I be angry with you!"

Xiao Huanling cried out in his heart.

Seeing that Xiao Huanling was still quietly closing her eyes and not moving like a sleeping beauty, even the calmest and most rational person felt a sense of unpredictable fear. Shi Yan felt sad and also a little guilty.

“Xiao Huanling, I like you, really, I’m not lying to you. I’ve never truly been in love with anyone but you. I don’t like Prince Shou, nor do I like the Emperor. When you confessed your feelings to me, I actually wanted to reciprocate. But I can’t give you a response yet. Before everything settles down, I will tell you everything in detail.”

“Wake up, wake up and talk to me. Since the doctor has examined you and you are fine, why can’t you wake up? What went wrong? Do you know how worried I am about you?”

Xiao Huanling was still reeling from hearing Shi Yan's true feelings and overjoyed that the person he loved also loved him, but after hearing what Shi Yan said next, he could no longer remain calm.

"Xiao Huanling, how can you be so useless? A single poison has defeated you? Can't you hear the tears your loved one is shedding? Wake up! Go and comfort her!"

Hearing the barely audible sobs of the woman beside him, Xiao Huanling was thrown into a panic. He cursed himself inwardly and clenched his fists tightly, struggling against the force binding him.

Shi Yan was unaware that Xiao Huanling, who was unconscious, had sensed her voice and was struggling desperately.