Qing Ming sat down not far from Chu Qianli, his face a mask of displeasure.
Chu Qianli was truly exasperated with this man.
"I don't need your protection, get lost, and don't ruin my appetite!"
She could tell at a glance that this fellow harbored feelings for Chu Huaiyu.
Because he liked Chu Huaiyu, he inexplicably harbored hostility towards her. What a lunatic!
Qing Ming shot her a look, remaining silent but not moving away.
In any case, his expression was truly unpleasant.
If it weren't for the Prince ordering him to protect her, did she think he actually wanted to stay by her side?
Who would want to protect such a vicious and cruel woman!
Let her fend for herself!
He only wanted to stay by the Prince's side!
Since he wouldn't leave, Chu Qianli decided to treat him as if he were air.
After eating and drinking her fill, she clapped her hands, stood up, and walked towards Qin Xiao.
Qin Xiao had drunk quite a bit that night.
Unfortunately, his tolerance for alcohol was too high, and this amount of drink was nowhere near enough to make him drunk.
Seeing Chu Qianli approach, he forced a smile. "Miss Chu... no, I should address you as the Xuan Princess Consort."
"What Princess Consort, what nonsense. We'll be divorcing sooner or later, just call me Miss Chu."
Chu Qianli squatted down, intending to lift his trousers.
Qin Xiao was stunned. What was this talk? It sounded so wrong.
Weren't she and Feng Yexuan getting along well?
She had even risked her life for Feng Yexuan, not caring about her own safety.
Why was she suddenly saying such things?
However, Qin Xiao's thoughts were quickly interrupted by Chu Qianli's actions.
He panicked and grabbed his trouser leg. "Princess Consort, no!"
"I am a physician, and you've witnessed my skills."
This leg was a fresh wound, and it needed to be treated as soon as possible, otherwise, the golden treatment window would be missed.
Now that he had eaten and drunk his fill, he should be able to withstand the pain of treatment.
"I know you are skilled, Princess Consort, but my leg..."
Although Qin Xiao appeared to be smiling, a hint of gloom and despondency flickered in his eyes.
"My leg is beyond hope, why waste your effort?"
"Is General Qin someone who gives up so easily? The last time I saw you in Tuo Xi Village, you were willing to risk your life for your patients."
How spirited Qin Xiao had been back then!
"Has a mere leg injury defeated you?"
Qin Xiao remained silent.
If it were just a simple leg injury, why would he care?
But this injury was permanent, irreversible.
His bones were completely shattered, and from now on, he would be crippled.
He would never be able to be a general fighting on the battlefield again!
"Princess Consort..."
Chu Qianli said no more, and with a swift movement, she pulled up his trouser leg.
It was a bloody mess!
Qin Xiao gritted his teeth so hard that it hurt, otherwise, even he wouldn't be able to bear it and cry out in pain.
He was a general, how could he cry out in pain in front of a young lady?
Absolutely not!
Chu Qianli looked at the leg, which had been haphazardly bandaged, and her brow furrowed.
The wound was severe, deliberately inflicted by being crushed with stones.
Flesh was torn, and bones were shattered.
That he could endure until now without fainting, this man was truly a man of iron will!
"It may not be incurable."
But she didn't want to give too much hope, as the injury was more severe than she had anticipated.
Taking out the prepared medicine from her pocket, she glanced at Qin Xiao. "It will be very painful, can you bear it?"
Qin Xiao had initially wanted to refuse; he had already given up on himself.
But upon meeting her earnest gaze, he suddenly felt a sliver of hope return.
Could his leg truly have a chance to recover?
If there was a chance, why not try?
Chu Qianli spent the entire night tending to Qin Xiao's wound, but a subtle unease lingered in her heart.
The surroundings were quiet.
But within this quietness, why did there always seem to be a hint of strangeness floating about?