Even women who travel through time can become prime ministers and nobles.

Inside the cave, a campfire blazed brightly. Cui Yu'an and Shen Yanchu sat side by side by the fire, quietly regulating their breathing. The afternoon sun shone through the gaps in the leaves, casting dappled shadows on them.

Although Cui Yu'an's injuries were serious, his complexion had improved somewhat after a short rest. In contrast, Shen Yanchu's condition was worse; his face was pale and his breathing was slightly rapid.

Shi Wanxia ventured alone into the mountains, searching for dry grass and other medicinal herbs. She carefully moved through the trees, meticulously observing the surrounding vegetation.

She knew that these herbs were crucial for Cui Yu'an and Shen Yanchu's recovery.

A refreshing scent filled the mountain forest, and birds sang merrily in the branches. As summer drew to a close, Shi Wanxia's mood gradually relaxed, and she savored the tranquility of nature.

After searching for a while, she finally found some hay and the magical herb called Hibiscus Leaf that Shen Yanchu had described, which could not only cure the poison he had been afflicted with, but also the poison his friend had been afflicted with. She carefully picked them and put them into the basket she carried with her.

"The jungle is very dense. It's finally sunny today. Let's see if there are any other wild vegetables or fruits, since we have two patients now."

Shi Wanxia wandered alone in the autumn forest, her heart filled with sorrow. She gazed at the vast forest before her; the leaves had begun to turn yellow, and the autumn wind rustled softly in the breeze.

She sighed, thinking that although the autumn forest was beautiful, it made her feel incredibly lonely and lost. She didn't know where to go, or what food she could find.

As summer drew to a close, Shi Wanxia walked unsteadily along the forest path, the fallen leaves beneath her feet making a crisp sound, as if telling their stories.

She looked up and saw a few birds occasionally flying across the sky, but their figures quickly disappeared into the distance. The autumn forest was ablaze with color, the mountainsides ablaze with red and yellow blossoms, the falling leaves a beautiful, swirling spectacle.

Inside the cave, Cui Yu'an quietly meditated for more than two hours before feeling his strength gradually recover. He slowly opened his eyes and his gaze fell on Shen Yanchu, who was sitting by the fire.

Cui Yu'an stood up and walked unsteadily to Shen Yanchu's side. His eyes held a hint of weariness, but more so, concern for Shi Wanxia.

“Brother Shen,” Cui Yu’an said softly, his voice slightly hoarse, “how do you know that girl named Shi Wanxia? I don’t think her clothes and mannerisms are like those of people from Cangling. Tell me about her background and whereabouts.”

Shen Yanchu looked up at Cui Yu'an and said, "Why do you care about this? Miss Shi saved us. If it weren't for her, I would have been buried in the wilderness long ago. She is also your savior. Although this girl's actions and words are different from most girls we know."

But she is kind-hearted and has never done anything to harm or hurt anyone. She is different from the girls we usually see. Please be careful with your words and don't reveal my true identity to you. By the way, you came looking for me. Your family isn't pressuring you, after all, your father is quite concerned about your marriage.”

"Oh, what you say makes a lot of sense. Marriage is something I can't force. But since you saved me, I might consider repaying you with my body."

Shen Yanchu was immediately displeased by Cui Yu'an's words. How could Cui Yu'an, a man, treat a strange girl like that, especially one who had been kind to him?

Miss Shi is simple-minded, yet Cui Yu'an has damaged her reputation in this way.

“Young Master Cui, you should be careful with your words. Miss Shi is a pure and innocent woman. How can a man so casually ruin her reputation? Miss Shi has been kind to me and is my person. You must never be so rude in the future.”

Shen Yanchu glared at Cui Yu'an with considerable displeasure. If it weren't for the fact that they were old friends, he would never have let him off so easily.

"Brother Shen, I was just joking. I know that the young lady is one of your people."

Shen Yanchu closed his eyes to rest and refused to pay attention to him. Cui Yu'an looked at the guy's injuries and muttered to himself that he had been ambushed and killed on his way back to the capital, his skills were crippled and his appearance was ruined.

This time, the capital had not yet sealed off the news of his disappearance. If it weren't for his secret guards informing me, I wouldn't have known that he had been assassinated. Half a year ago, I led a large group of people along the route of his disappearance, all the way to the outer edge of the Cangyan Mountains.

They encountered several more attacks from men in black, and their men were scattered. That's why they ended up here, wandering in this dilapidated forest for over two months without finding a way out.

"I'm back! Are you feeling better today?" We searched for ages before finally finding some food; we practically emptied our own treasury of all the food options around here.

As dusk fell, a cold wind howled through the forest, bringing with it a chill. Shen Yanchu and his friends sat around the fire, trying to warm themselves. Their bodies were all injured, making them even more vulnerable in the cold night.

The flames flickered in the wind, emitting a faint light that barely illuminated a small area around them. Shi Wanxia wrapped her clothes tightly around herself, her body trembling slightly.

“Brother Shen, I searched for a long time in this forest today before I found some wild vegetables. I didn’t find the herbs you mentioned. I’ll go look for them again tomorrow. Your friend has also woken up.”

Shi Wanxia sat next to Shen Yanchu and started boiling water in a pot. She also sprinkled some salt on the fish she caught at noon and put it on the fire to roast, emitting a fragrant aroma. Today, Brother Shen told me to hide the bag and try not to take those things out. But this person will be with us in the future, how can it not be exposed?

"Hello, my name is Shi Wanxia. Since you are Brother Shen's friend, you are also my friend. You two should focus on recovering today, and leave the rest to me!"

Shi Wanxia introduced herself with a smile and poise. Her smile was as bright as the sun, making people feel warm and friendly. Cui Yu'an, standing to the side, secretly glanced at Shen Yanchu, a fleeting, almost imperceptible look in his eyes.

He immediately smiled, cupped his hands in greeting to Shi Wanxia, ​​and said, "Greetings, Miss Shi. I am Cui Yu, a longtime friend of Shen Yan." His voice was gentle and magnetic, but his smile was forced. Shi Wanxia was completely unimpressed by his behavior.

“Young Master Cui, if you don’t want to smile, you don’t have to force it. I’m not forcing you. Brother Shen, are you sure this Young Master Cui is your friend? How could someone as refined and elegant as you befriend this person?”

Shen Yanchu glared at Cui Yu'an. Was he doing this on purpose? What did he take Miss Shi for? "Miss Shi is right. I have made a bad choice in my friends. I will listen to you and stay away from this person." Shen Yanchu actually moved away from Cui Yu'an a little.

"You..." Cui Yu'an was furious with these two. One of them spoke so bluntly and without any mercy, and the other immediately listened to the girl and distanced himself from her. I'm in this state now because of this guy.

She glared at him fiercely; "Shen Zhizhou, you just wait, isn't this mess all your doing?" Shen Yanchu glanced at him and ignored him. This Cui Yu'an was becoming more and more ill-mannered, arguing with a girl like this.