Holding the script, I want to give up.

Inside the palace, Shangguan Zitong slept for half a day before slowly waking up. The imperial physicians wiped away their cold sweat, relieved that his head had been saved.

Since no vital organs were injured, she woke up quickly.

The head of the imperial physicians went to report to the Southern Emperor, and the remaining physicians went to prepare the medicine, each performing their respective duties.

......

The next day, when Shangguan Zitong woke up, she saw her father and mother looking at her with worry. Looking outside, she saw her older brother and sister as well.

Shangguan Zitong had the illusion that she was about to die and needed to make arrangements for her affairs, so she slowly got up.

"Don't move around, you'll hurt your wound."

The Empress, concerned, gently supported her.

"Father, Mother, it hurts so much."

Shangguan Zitong said coquettishly.

The Emperor and Empress were almost completely charmed; how could she be so cute and adorable as to break the rules?

"I've already taken care of it."

The Southern Emperor affectionately ruffled Shangguan Zitong's hair.

"Alright, alright, she just woke up, let her rest for a while."

The Empress, being understanding, said.

"Then you should rest well."

After seeing that the Southern Emperor and his entourage had left, Youzhi and Youxi rushed into the palace, hugging Shangguan Zitong and crying and blaming themselves.

"Princess, it's all our fault for not protecting you properly..."

"Princess, princess, why don't you punish us instead?"

"It's not your fault, I'm perfectly fine."

Shangguan Zitong was about to offer words of comfort when she saw Yi Bai walk in, kneel on the ground, and beg for forgiveness...

No, I'm the patient, okay?

"Yibai, what are you doing?"

Shangguan Zitong frowned.

"It was my dereliction of duty that caused your injury. Please punish me, Your Highness."

After saying that, he pulled the thorny branch from his back and handed it to Shangguan Zitong.

Shangguan Zitong was still mesmerized by the beauty and remained stunned.

Holy crap! When did bandages become so abstinent? Those abs are really well-developed; it would be even better if I could touch them a couple of times.

Seeing Shangguan Zitong's intense gaze, Yibai thought: "Your Highness is being far too unreserved."

Young man, don't you want to see what you're doing?

"your Highness?"

Shangguan Zitong was stunned. Suddenly called out, her face turned red.

"I'm sorry, please get up and put your clothes on first."

"Yes."

"You're injured? Who did this?"

"...I did it by accident."

Do you want to listen to the ridiculous lies you're telling yourself?

"to be honest."

"The Emperor punished me because of my subordinates' dereliction of duty."

"...I'm so sorry, I caused you to get punished."

Shangguan Zitong threw down the thorny branch in her hand, got up and rummaged through boxes and cabinets looking for medicine to treat her injuries.

"It's not the princess's fault. Where are you going?"

After Yi Bai finished dressing, he, You Zhi, and You Xi followed behind her.

"Hey, Youzhi, where can I find the best medicine for treating wounds and removing scars?"

Youzhi is quite meticulous; Shangguan Zitong would ask her for help whenever she couldn't find something.

"Your Highness, the Imperial Medical Academy hasn't delivered these medicines yet. I'll go get them and urge them to hurry up with the delivery."

"Take more!"

After speaking, Youzhi saw that Shangguan Zitong looked like he was questioning life, so she ran to the Imperial Hospital to ask for medicine without waiting for a reply.

"...good."

She's truly a woman as free as the wind.

Youxi turned around and got a cloak for Shangguan Zitong, putting it on her as if she were afraid she would catch a cold.

Yibo noticed that she was barefoot on the soft carpet and turned around to pick up her shoes and put them on for her!

"I don't like wearing shoes."

As she spoke, Shangguan Zitong quickly took a few steps back and adjusted the cloak that was about to fall off her body.

Embarrassed, Yibai put the shoes back where they belonged.

Smimasa, Wadashi, it wasn't intentional.

Youzhi arrived at the perfect time. After handing the medicine to Shangguan Zitong, she and Youxi tidied up the palace that Youzhi had messed up.

"Yibai, come here."

After Yibo went over, she handed him the medicine.

When Shangguan Zitong saw him refusing, she said, "Your injury is because of me. I will not feel at ease if I do not give you medicine. You are only fifteen years old, and you are so handsome. It would be unsightly to have a scar."

Seeing that Yi Bai still resisted, she continued, "These are top-quality medicines for healing wounds and removing scars. You don't usually get to get them, especially since you're my shadow guard. Only when your wounds are healed can you continue to protect me..."

"Your Highness, I thank you."

Yi Bai took the medicine and put it in his pocket.

......

Inside the carriage.

Shangguan Zitong leaned out and said, "Yibai, go faster, we must catch up with Song Yao."

"Yes."

Yi Bai spurred his horse and finally caught up with Song Yao's carriage. He quickly crossed over Song Yao's carriage, blocked it, and dismounted.

"Hey~ Can't you watch where you're going? You're blocking our young lady's carriage."

"Song Yao's guard said."

"It's you who are blocking my way."

After Yi Bai finished speaking, he reached out his hand to the people in the carriage, and Shangguan Zitong gently supported his wrist as they got off the carriage.

"Miss Song, would you mind getting out of the car for a chat?"

Shangguan Zitong called out to the carriage.

"Why not?"

After Song Yao finished speaking, her personal maid helped her down from the carriage and bowed to her.

"Let's not beat around the bush, you're doing this on purpose, aren't you?"

"How do you know that I am also a victim?"

When Shangguan Zitong saw that Song Yao wouldn't admit it, she pulled her away from the crowd.

"Can you tell the truth now?"

"I'm telling the truth."

"Don't test my patience."

Seeing that Song Yao still didn't speak, Shangguan Zitong said, "You did the same to Mu Rongyi, didn't you? Making them remember you forever, good tactic."

"See through it but don't say it out loud."

Song Yao said with a disgusted expression.

"Why?"

"Self-preservation."

"Ha! The daughter of a prime minister would take care of hostages from two countries just to protect herself?"

"Believe it or not, everyone has their own way of surviving. What have I done wrong?"

Wow, you're making such a good point. So I've become the villain, the kind who's eager to be the one to get themselves killed?

“It is wrong of you to harm others in order to achieve your goal.”

"Heh, you've been too well protected."

After finishing her sentence, Song Yao returned to the carriage and continued on her journey, leaving Shangguan Zitong bewildered in the wind.

"System, were children in ancient times all this precocious?"

[...She's the female lead; the male and female leads who survive to the end are no pushovers.]

"...With a female lead around, how can I still win over the male lead?"

You can abandon the strategy after completing five or more missions.

"Wow, Ahri, you're so kind! I love being a couch potato!"

【…】

"Your Highness, did you find out what you asked?"

Yibo walked up to her and asked.

"What a wasted trip, and I'm still angry! Let's go."

After Shangguan Zitong finished speaking, she returned to her car and sat down to wait for Yibai to drive her back to the palace.

"Let's walk slowly, I'm sleepy."

"Yes."

Yibai slowed down, and the carriage stopped jolting. After chasing all night, the carriage was as dark as night, even during the day, and Shangguan Zitong quickly fell asleep.

.......