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However, Yin Luo's methods were ruthless. Without a word, she pulled the stone out and threw it directly to the ground. She took a small flask of wine from her bag, took a sip, and then sprayed it all over Mu Changqing's wound. He shuddered in pain, but Yin Luo didn't give him any time to react and immediately sprinkled some medicinal powder on the wound, causing him to gasp in agony.
Yin Luo tore two strips from her inner dress and tied them together to bandage the injury, securing it with a knot. Mu Changqing watched her actions and smirked, "Are you taking personal revenge?"
She glanced at him and suddenly slapped his wound. Although it didn't hurt much, it was enough to make him grimace. She withdrew her hand and looked at his pained expression before smirking, "Now that's personal revenge."
Mu Changqing looked at her and suddenly burst into laughter.
He reached out and grasped Yin Luo's fingers. She raised an eyebrow at him, but he suddenly pulled her into his embrace with force.
Yin Luo didn't resist; instead, she looked up at him closely and asked, "So it seems your injury isn't too serious?"
His gaze swept across her face and landed on her eyes, which were clearly bright: "Since returning from the Moon Cherry Dynasty, I've always felt you weren't real. Now, witnessing your mercilessness again makes me feel that you are indeed yourself."
Yin Luo paused for a moment before breaking into a mocking smile: "So you're saying that the prince has a masochistic tendency?"
Upon hearing this, Mu Changqing laughed immediately. However, the laughter tugged at his injury, making it sound strange—half joyful and half painful. Seeing this, Yin Luo couldn't help but smile wider.
Mu Changqing had rarely seen her genuine smile directed at him. Since returning from the Moon Cherry Dynasty, her transformation had been significant. Even when she smiled at him during that time, he always felt that her smiles were not sincere. But now, as she smiled with a hint of indifference in her eyes and playful teasing on her lips, he saw the girl he first met.
Her quirky stubbornness always radiated an unwillingness to back down against him, as if they were destined to be rivals.
He had longed for this moment for who knows how long. Seeing her reveal such a smile made him unable to hold back; he lowered his head and captured her lips.
Yin Luo stiffened for a moment, her eyes flashing with surprise.
Noticing her awkwardness, Mu Changqing assumed she was uncomfortable due to the intimacy. He chuckled softly, covering her eyes with his hand to block her view before deepening the kiss.
The crackling sound of firewood broke the silence as he opened her collar. Yin Luo snapped back to reality and abruptly stood up, stepping back several paces away from him.
Mu Changqing was still sitting there, watching her with a guarded expression and a hint of anger on his face. He couldn't help but stretch out his hand to support his forehead, leaning against the stone wall in a lazy posture, feeling unusually good: "Don't worry, even if I had the intention right now, I wouldn't have the strength."
He was someone who had been through countless trials, yet for some reason, he felt his face flush at such an ordinary teasing remark.
Yin Luo glanced at him and replied coldly, "Even if you have the strength, don't think about it!"
Mu Changqing immediately laughed even louder.
Yin Luo took out some dry rations and water from her pack and said, "I wonder if Eleventh Master can find this place. It seems we won't be able to leave before dark!"
Mu Changqing's smile faded, and his gaze darkened as he said, "He will find this place."
Yin Luo looked at him; although she didn't understand where his confidence came from, she didn't say much more.
After hastily eating some food and drinking water, they felt their strength somewhat restored.
Yin Luo untied the bandage on her arm and sprinkled alcohol and medicinal powder on the wound before rewrapping it.
Since it was her arm that was injured, she couldn't wrap it up properly with just one hand. Mu Changqing watched and reached out, saying, "Come here, I'll do it."
Yin Luo approached with the bandage. The skin around her wound was snow-white and smooth like jade. Mu Changqing's gaze paused slightly before he wrapped her arm properly and said, "There's still some time before dark. You should rest for a moment. When night falls, we need to take this opportunity to leave; it will definitely require physical strength."
"Leave tonight?"
After a fierce battle during the day, could he really leave in his current condition?
"During the day, they suffered quite a few casualties. Now that I'm injured, they will surely think we won't leave and let their guard down. I plan to go against their expectations and leave tonight!"
Yin Luo considered this for a moment. Although it was risky, it was indeed feasible, especially at night when it would be easier to conceal their movements.
After she had some dry rations, she leaned against the stone wall to rest. Mu Changqing, injured, also leaned against the wall and closed his eyes to rest.
It was unclear how much time had passed when suddenly there was a commotion outside. Mu Changqing quickly opened his eyes, grasped the long sword beside him, and slowly stood up, making his way toward the cave entrance.
“Third Brother... Third Brother...”
It was Mu Li!
Mu Changqing relaxed slightly and responded.
Mu Li quickly entered, relieved to see him safe. “I followed the trail you left and found this place. I've led those people far away; they won't be coming after us for now.”
Mu Changqing caught a whiff of something, his gaze dropping to Mu Li's feet, and his brow furrowed immediately. “You're injured?”
Mu Li glanced at his foot and said, “It's nothing serious. I was careless and got cut by someone. I've already bandaged it; it's not a big deal.”
Mu Changqing frowned but said nothing further as he helped him inside.
Yin Luo was still asleep, and Mu Li moved more cautiously upon seeing her.
Mu Changqing had Mu Li sit down and took out some medicine for injuries. He knelt in front of him, laid his leg flat, and directly rolled up his pant leg.
Mu Li winced in pain, his face turning pale. Mu Changqing glanced at him and said, “Just bear with it.”
He then unwrapped the bandage from the wound, treated the surrounding area with alcohol, and sprinkled medicine powder directly on it. Mu Li was sweating profusely from the pain but remained silent. Mu Changqing looked at him and asked, “It's dark outside now; soon we’ll need to find a chance to get out. Can you handle it?”
Mu Li forced a smile and withdrew his injured leg. “This little injury is nothing!”
Mu Changqing nodded, took out some dry rations, and divided them between them. After receiving his share, Mu Li looked at Mu Changqing and then at the sleeping Yin Luo before silently starting to eat.
As he said, the enemy indeed did not come. It was deep into the night, and outside remained quiet.
Mu Changqing woke Yin Luo, extinguished the campfire, and the three of them prepared to set off.
It was pitch black outside, and Yin Luo could not see, but the two men were exceptionally strong.
As if knowing she couldn't see clearly, Mu Changqing reached out his hand, took hers, and said, "Follow me."
Yin Luo looked up; at such a close distance, she could clearly see the depth of his eyes, dark like the sea, yet also exuding an inexplicable sense of peace.
She nodded and grasped his fingers in return. Mu Changqing smiled and tightened his grip on her as they all walked out together.
In the darkness, Yin Luo couldn't discern the direction; she simply followed them. Unexpectedly, after an hour, they had walked out of the dense forest.
Yin Luo was still somewhat incredulous. Mu Li and Mu Changqing exchanged a glance and shared a knowing smile before letting out a long sigh of relief.
"You knew the way?" Yin Luo noticed something and asked.
Mu Changqing glanced at her and said, "It's not necessary to reach the mountain peak to see what's below; you can also see from halfway up."
Mu Li smiled and added, "Exactly. We actually found the right direction long ago; we just didn't have time to tell you back then."
Yin Luo sighed in relief and looked at the vast expanse of dense forest ahead. "What if He Ren and the others don't come out? What should we do?"
Mu Li smiled and said, "No need to worry. I'll go back and instruct someone to douse this area with oil and then set it on fire. When they see the flames, they'll surely be able to find their way out."
This plan was excellent. Now that they had thoroughly explored the reality within the forest, a big fire would not only bring out He Ren and his group but also serve as a warning to the Xiyu People inside. In this way, it would achieve two goals with one action!
Only then did Yin Luo feel reassured. The three of them continued down the mountain.
By the time they returned to Yamen, it was already late at night. Master Zhou was shocked and nearly brought to tears upon seeing the three of them safe and sound.
"Your Highness, you have finally returned! If you hadn't come back, Fenghua would have been lost!"
Mu Changqing's expression changed. "What do you mean?"
Master Zhou glanced at Yin Luo and recounted how she had identified the source of the illness, as well as the current situation in Fenghua.
Everything unfolded as Yin Luo had anticipated; the Xiyu people had indeed taken action and launched a surprise attack on Fenghua's border last night. Fortunately, Yin Luo had informed Li Rui there in advance. Although both sides suffered heavy casualties during the skirmish, they managed to repel the invasion.
However, due to limited border defenses and no reinforcements arriving, the Xiyu people launched another attack early this morning. The defenses could not hold, forcing Li Rui to retreat into Fenghua City and serve as the last line of defense against the Xiyu people's entry.
After listening, Mu Changqing looked at Yin Luo in surprise. He hadn't expected that what he had failed to uncover in two days was quickly resolved by her, who not only identified the insider but also timely informed Li Rui, preventing Fenghua from being breached.
He shifted his deep gaze away from Yin Luo and walked to the desk, spreading out a topographical map. "Fenghua's terrain is complex and not easy to attack. Zhao Qian, immediately arrange for people to go to the safe zone. Since we have identified the source of the illness, there is no need to keep the citizens confined. At the same time, make every effort to evacuate them to Lin County; they must all be withdrawn before dawn tomorrow!"
Upon hearing this, Zhao Qian immediately took his orders and left. Mu Changqing then called for He Xin.
Seeing him unharmed naturally lifted He Xin's spirits. Mu Changqing promptly instructed him, "Even if Ganlin's reinforcements arrive, it will only alleviate our immediate crisis. With Xiyu launching a full-scale attack now, we need a large force. He Xin, take my secret letter and head west to General Zhou; order him to lead an army of one hundred thousand to come support us!"
After finishing his instructions, Mu Changqing walked over to the desk and swiftly wrote a few lines before sealing it with his royal seal using wax. "The safety of Fenghua rests solely on you now. Remember, deliver this letter personally into General Zhou's hands; the orders can only be conveyed to him. Do you understand?"
He Xin nodded firmly. "Rest assured, Your Highness; where there is trust, there is life; where trust is lost, life is lost!"
Mu Changqing gave him a deep look and handed over the letter. He Xin wasted no time and set off that very night toward the west.
The journey westward from Fenghua spanned an entire province; traveling day and night would take about three days. Adding time for organizing troops for deployment meant they would need at least seven days at best. In other words, they had to hold out for seven days!
Mu Changqing summoned Li Rui overnight to discuss strategies. By the time he returned to his room, it was already deep into the night.
This is the Yamen of Zhou County Magistrate, and the two are a married couple. Naturally, Zhou County Magistrate only prepared one room.
When Mu Changqing returned, Yin Luo had already gone to rest. He glanced around the room but couldn't find a place to rest, so he had no choice but to sit on a nearby couch, planning to stay there for the night.
At that moment, Yin Luo suddenly opened her eyes, sat up, and looked at his weary figure. She said, "Come up and sleep. You need to rest well to plan for Fenghua."
Hearing this, Mu Changqing looked at her with burning eyes.
Yin Luo shifted slightly inward. When she met his gaze, she was taken aback and then smiled slightly, saying, "I only meant for you to come to the couch. Remember, just the couch—nothing else, don't even think about it."
Mu Changqing smiled and stood up, slowly walking toward the couch. He replied in a deep voice, "Alright."
To prevent him from doing anything else, Yin Luo deliberately placed a pillow horizontally in the middle. Fortunately, Mu Changqing kept his promise; throughout the night, they coexisted peacefully. However, although they spent a peaceful night together, outside there was chaos because Xiyu was attacking the city once again!
When Mu Changqing heard He Ren's voice outside the room, he knew that their group had escaped danger and immediately got up, disregarding his injuries, and walked out.
In this urgent situation, Yin Luo naturally had no intention of sleeping any longer and got up as well.
Qin Liu Yan came in from outside. Seeing that she was unharmed, Yin Luo felt relieved knowing that their group had only gotten lost in the woods.
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