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Yin Luo nodded and said, "Thank you. I might leave early; the rest will have to rely on you."
The days in the prison were dark and long.
The wound on her right shoulder began to throb. Now that it was winter, the days in the dungeon became even more unbearable.
Liao Fan had spent ten years in prison and was no longer afraid of winter, but Yin Luo was different. Her body was just that of an ordinary woman. It was too cold, especially with her serious injuries; it was beyond what she could endure.
She caught a chill and developed a high fever, lying in the dungeon for three days without a drop of water, feeling as if she were dead—except for still breathing.
Liao Fan watched her deteriorate. Although he knew this was her way out, he couldn't help but worry. If she were to lose her life here, wouldn’t it be a great loss?
At that moment, he couldn't help but admire her. A girl in her teens possessed such determination; she would surely be remarkable in the future.
Fortunately, on the fourth day, when he almost believed she would die, the dungeon door suddenly opened. The person he hadn't seen for nearly ten years appeared before him again. He nearly lost control and rushed out of the cell to confront him.
But thankfully, he held back. After enduring for ten years, he could not let everything go to waste at this moment.
"Who would have thought that the heartless Prince Jin would make an exception for a woman and save someone from this death row? Truly eye-opening!"
Mu Changqing held Yin Luo in his arms. Hearing this, he turned to look at the man sitting in the iron cell, whose beard had grown down to his waist and whose face was so dirty that his features were unrecognizable. The only thing that remained unchanged were his eyes, sharp as an eagle's.
"It seems the General is still alive," he said calmly, wearing a mask that obscured his expression.
"Of course I am still here. How could I leave before seeing you dead?"
Mu Changqing coldly curled one side of his lips, but it was not a smile; it was a mocking sneer. "Then the general can stay here, waiting for the day you long for."
After saying this, he did not wait for Liao Fan to respond and directly picked up Yin Luo and left.
The dungeon was a hellish place. In just a month, the originally ethereal girl had been tortured to the point of being as thin as paper. Her once lustrous black hair had become as dry as straw, and her delicate skin had lost its luster. Especially after several days of high fever, she looked as if she were on the brink of death.
Mu Li examined her pulse while enduring the foul smell emanating from her. He glanced at the silent man beside him and said, "How many times has this been? If you care, then don't torment her to the point where she looks neither human nor ghost."
Mu Changqing raised his head and shot him a cold glance. Mu Li sighed helplessly and said, "Fine, I won't interfere anymore. However, her body is severely invaded by cold energy; it's best for her to rest for a few months. Otherwise, it will have consequences in the future."
Once he prescribed the medicine and left, only the two of them remained in the room. Mu Changqing looked at Yin Luo's tightly shut eyes and quietly walked out without saying a word.
He instructed someone to help her bathe and change clothes, tidied her up again, and fed her medicine before he finally felt at ease and left Cold Jade Garden.
Yin Luo felt as if she had been unconscious for a long time. When she woke up and found herself back in Cold Jade Garden, she breathed a sigh of relief, knowing that the plan had succeeded; it was worth risking her life.
Someone opened the door and came in. Yin Luo looked over and saw Yingxia. Upon seeing her awake, Yingxia was overjoyed and put down what she was holding. "The princess has been unconscious for three days; you finally woke up! I will go notify the Prince right away."
Yin Luo initially wanted to stop her, but when she opened her mouth, she realized she couldn't make a sound. In that moment of distraction, the girl had already left. Soon after, there was indeed some commotion outside the door, followed by Mu Changqing entering dressed in black.
When he saw Yin Luo looking at him, his footsteps noticeably paused before he slowly walked to her bedside.
Yin Luo followed his approach with her gaze. Seeing that she remained silent, Mu Changqing took a moment before saying, "You have been running a high fever and remained unconscious. Do you still feel discomfort anywhere now?"
Yin Luo did not speak; she merely moved her body slightly, clearly indicating that she was coming to her senses. However, due to her weakness, even this small movement was evidently difficult for her.
Mu Changqing hesitated for a moment but ultimately reached out to support her.
He was about to leave when Yin Luo took the opportunity to grasp his hand. Mu Changqing froze for a moment, looking at her in confusion. He then noticed the gentle expression on Yin Luo's face as she pointed to her throat and opened his palm, slowly writing a few characters.
"Can't speak?" His gaze darkened instantly as he looked at Yin Luo, then said, "Wait here, I will have Eleven come to see you."
He turned and walked out, returning shortly after. "Is there anywhere else that feels uncomfortable?"
Yin Luo looked at him and fell silent.
Mu Changqing paused for a moment before extending his hand again. Seeing this, Yin Luo's lips curled into a faint smile as she extended her index finger to trace in his palm.
"Water?" Mu Changqing hesitated, glancing around the room. Spotting a water jug on the table, he walked over and poured a glass of water for her.
After Yin Luo drank, she felt the dryness in her mouth lessen significantly, making her feel much more comfortable.
Outside, Yingxia entered again, this time carrying food.
Noticing Mu Changqing nearby, she cautiously said to Yin Luo, "Princess, I brought some porridge. After sleeping for so many days, you must be hungry."
Mu Changqing took the cup from Yin Luo's hand and approached Yingxia, reaching out to take the porridge bowl from her. "It's fine here; I will take care of it. You may leave now."
Yingxia dared not disobey and hurriedly handed him the bowl before turning to leave.
Mu Changqing then sat down in front of Yin Luo with the porridge, propping up her back with a pillow before using a spoon to bring the porridge to her lips.
Yin Luo glanced at him and reached out to take it herself. Mu Changqing avoided her hand and furrowed his brow, staring at her. "Do you dislike me that much?"
Yin Luo remained silent; she couldn't find the words to respond.
Mu Changqing lowered his gaze and scooped up the porridge again, bringing it to her lips and saying, "Even if you despise me and hate me, I am still your rightful husband. This fact cannot be changed, nor will it ever change."
Yin Luo's eyes flickered lightly, and in the end, she opened her lips and took a bite.
After a month of prison food, she had forgotten what real food tasted like. At that moment, tasting the fragrant and soft rice porridge, despite her weakened body, she still had a hearty appetite and managed to eat throughout the night.
Seeing her appetite improve, Mu Changqing finally felt relieved and instructed Yingxia to take the bowl away. Mu Li had already brought the medicine box and rushed over late at night.
As soon as he saw Mu Changqing at the door, he spoke up, "What’s going on? You called me here in the middle of the night?"
Mu Changqing glanced at him and stepped into the room directly, saying, "Take a look at her; she can't speak because her throat is hoarse."
Hearing this, Mu Li turned to Yin Luo, who also looked at him. He then raised an eyebrow and pulled Mu Changqing aside, whispering, "Isn't this not speaking a good thing? Didn't you always complain about her being so talkative and opposing you all the time?"
Mu Changqing shot him a cold glance. "Eleven, you are a healer; saving lives is your duty."
Mu Li raised an eyebrow as he watched Mu Changqing walk away. Shaking his head, he approached Yin Luo and said, "You've had a fever for too long; it's normal for your throat to be dry and hoarse now that you've just woken up. Drink more water these days to soothe your throat, and you'll recover in a few days."
Upon hearing this, Yin Luo finally felt reassured but then pointed to her shoulder.
Mu Li paused for a moment and said, "Don't worry; although your wound is severely infected, your arm won't be useless. It's just temporary numbness. Once the wound heals, everything will return to normal."
Yin Luo felt relieved as she placed her hand on her right shoulder and smiled slightly at Mu Li.
Mu Li was taken aback for a moment but quickly looked away as he packed up the medicine box. "Keep the wound dry and rest well. Farewell."
He glanced at Mu Changqing before picking up the medicine box and leaving.
Mu Changqing turned around and looked at Yin Luo, saying, "You should rest well these days. If there's anything, just instruct someone to handle it. I will keep He Xin here to protect you, Zhao Qian."
Yin Luo raised her eyes to look at him and nodded.
He then stepped forward, pulled out the pillow behind her, and helped her lie down comfortably before continuing, "Su Yi, I have already ordered a proper burial for her. Her relatives will receive support from the Jin Wangfu for life. As for Feng Ruoling, my people have not found any news about her for now. However, it seems she is with Zhao Qian, as your jewelry has been appearing in pawn shops around Jiangnan. You can rest assured."
Yin Luo lowered her gaze and remained silent. Mu Changqing glanced at her, knowing she must be concerned about this matter, so he chose not to say anything further. He pushed open the door and walked out.
At the entrance, He Xin and He Ren were waiting. Upon seeing him come out, they hurriedly called out "Wang Ye." Mu Changqing turned back to look at the closed door and instructed the two of them, "From now on, no one is allowed to enter Han Yu Garden, especially Qing Ge. If she disturbs the princess's rest, I will hold you accountable."
He Ren and He Xin exchanged glances and quickly agreed.
Only then did Mu Changqing step away.
*
The two of them remained silent about what had happened in the prison that day. Yin Luo seemed to have returned to her previous life, with the only difference being that Mu Changqing had moved into Han Yu Garden and came to check on her injuries every day. Moreover, Han Yu Garden was well protected, and she no longer saw anyone she shouldn't see.
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