Shangguan Yun took Pin Hao and anxiously searched around the palace, but didn't even see a single figure.
After leaving the palace, he originally wanted to go and check on Yu Zixi. But then he thought that there were too many people in the Yu Mansion and it was a place full of prying eyes. In the shadows, Yu Zixi's master was also eyeing him covetously. So he had to abandon this thought and silently returned to his mansion.
As soon as he returned to the Prince's Mansion, Shangguan Yun saw his secret guard crouching in a dim corner of the yard, holding a bowl of rice and chewing it greedily.
Seeing the master had returned, the secret guard stood up and was about to come over to pay his respects. Shangguan Yun waved his hand, indicating for him to continue eating.
He had asked the secret guard to keep an eye on Wei Dongling all the time. Since it was inconvenient to enter the palace, the guard must have been guarding outside. But now he was back. Could it be...?
Shangguan Yun's complexion changed slightly.
The secret guard saw what was on his master's mind. He raised his hand and pointed in the direction of the bedroom, then lowered his head and continued to gobble his food.
Shangguan Yun felt a surge of joy in his heart and quickly strode towards the bedroom.
When the secret guard carried the unconscious Wei Dongling back, he originally planned to throw her into the guest room. But then he thought that his master, who usually had no interest in women, had been showing special concern for this woman recently. Maybe he should just put her on the master's bed.
Then he saw Wei Dongling's dirty clothes. Thinking that his master always loved cleanliness, he decided to let this woman lie on the floor instead.
So, when Shangguan Yun stepped into the bedroom, he saw Wei Dongling lying on the floor, with one of his clothes casually thrown over her.
Presumably, the secret guard was afraid that Wei Dongling would be cold and just tossed the clothes over.
Shangguan Yun carefully picked up Wei Dongling and gently put her back on the bed.
Wei Dongling was sleeping soundly. She felt someone gently touching her and was quite impatient. She waved her hand to drive the person away and mumbled small curses.
Shangguan Yun couldn't help but smile. He sat on the edge of the bed and looked down at her.
Her unfurrowed eyebrows, pinkish little face, and fair and slender wrists all made his heart flutter.
Shangguan Yun gently took off Wei Dongling's shoes and socks. He saw that the injury on her ankle was red and swollen. He felt pity in his heart. He got up to fetch some ointment and gently applied it, kneading it bit by bit.
In her dream, Wei Dongling's foot hurt badly. Her whole body trembled involuntarily. She moaned and sobbed softly in pain.
Her tender voice made Shangguan Yun blush. His face turned completely red all the way to his neck.
He also remembered the last time when he changed the dressing for the wound on Wei Dongling's back at Grandpa Liu's house. Her delicate and slender body was so beautiful that it made him lose his mind.
Shangguan Yun felt his mouth go dry. A mist covered his eyes. For a moment, he stood there, not knowing whether he should continue kneading her ankle or go out to calm down.
Suddenly, the secret guard pushed the door open and came in. He was stunned by the scene in front of him. Sensing the killing intent in his master's eyes, he quickly turned around.
Shangguan Yun quickly covered Wei Dongling on the bed tightly with a brocade quilt.
"Master, Young Master Yu is here. Pin Hao is blocking him at the door," the secret guard said with a look of despair. After saying that, he quickly slipped away. He didn't want to be resented by his master.
Hearing this, Shangguan Yun got up and left. He didn't forget to close the door behind him.
Yu Zixi was dressed in black. He frowned and stared at Pin Hao who was blocking the door. Seeing Shangguan Yun coming over, he asked unhappily, "What does your Pin Hao mean? When did I need to announce myself before entering your Prince's Mansion?"
Pin Hao fell silent.
Recently, his young master had been so preoccupied with that woman that he had no appetite for food. Pin Hao had seen it all and had been powerless to stop it.
Just now, he wasn't deaf to the blushing sounds coming from the young master's bedroom! He originally wanted to find a quiet place to hide. But then he saw Young Master Yu climbing over the wall and coming in.
His unmarried wife was on his young master's bed! How could he let Yu Zixi in?
Pin Hao resolutely blocked him.
Shangguan Yun waved his hand to let Pin Hao step back. He looked at Yu Zixi and said with a faint smile, "Don't make things difficult for Pin Hao."
Yu Zixi asked with a dark face, "Is she here with you?"
Shangguan Yun nodded slightly.
Yu Zixi was furious. "Shangguan Yun! She is my unmarried wife! What do you want to do? Do you want to turn our brotherhood against each other?"
"No," Shangguan Yun lowered his head and sighed. There was a glimmer of moisture in his eyes.
At first, he just thought that the future wife of Yu Zixi shouldn't be chosen casually and needed to be carefully selected. Later, the little tricks that Wei Dongling played secretly made him extremely angry. He was even more reluctant to see Zixi paired with such a woman.
However, when he had to step in to save her for Zixi's sake, he found that she was a person who valued emotions and was loyal. In times of danger, she didn't hesitate to step forward to take the blame. Knowing that he couldn't swim, she jumped into the lake with him without a second thought just to protect his safety. She was naughty and full of tricks in Nanfeng Ridge, but she could also casually come up with lines like "Fireworks Fade Easily" that made people feel emotional.
For the first time in his life, Shangguan Yun felt that it was so difficult to control his own mind. The woman was constantly on his mind and he just couldn't stop thinking about her.
Shangguan Yun said in a muffled voice, "Zixi, what you have to bear is too heavy. You won't be able to protect her."
Yu Zixi's face was as cold as ice. He said coldly, "Have you thought it through clearly if you insist on doing this?"
Shangguan Yun lowered his eyes. "What about your master?"
Yu Zixi sneered. "Do I need you to arrange my affairs?"
Shangguan Yun remained calm. "Of course not. I'm just worried that Miss Wei will be implicated for no reason."
Yu Zixi got angry. He took out his dagger and pointed it at Shangguan Yun's throat. He shouted angrily, "Shangguan Yun! Have you forgotten what the old prince said to you before he died?"
Pin Hao and the secret guard on the side were stunned when they saw Yu Zixi draw his weapon. They wanted to come forward to persuade them to stop, but they were afraid of adding fuel to the fire and making the two masters even angrier.
Shangguan Yun's long and thick eyelashes trembled slightly. He never thought that one day, the usually calm and composed Yu Zixi would draw his knife against him.
All for that woman who had captured his heart.
Seeing that Shangguan Yun was staring at him without blinking, Yu Zixi felt extremely annoyed. He gently pushed him and took back his dagger.
Shangguan Yun closed his eyes and sighed. "Of course I remember. I will protect you and also protect Miss Wei."
A surprised cry came from the bedroom. "Zixi! Is that you?"
Then, Wei Dongling staggered out of the door. Her bare feet slipped and she fell to the ground with a thud. She hit her nose hard and tears welled up in her eyes from the pain.
Yu Zixi's eyes lit up instantly. He was about to go over to help her up, but Shangguan Yun reached out and stopped him.
Shangguan Yun's eyes were dark. He lowered his voice and whispered in Yu Zixi's ear, "You should go back first. After her injury heals, I'll secretly send her to you."
Yu Zixi looked up at Shangguan Yun. He was silent for a moment, then nodded and turned away.
Shangguan Yun sighed silently in his heart. He got up to help Wei Dongling who was on the ground.
Wei Dongling carefully covered her nose. She asked in surprise, "Was that Yu Zixi just now? Why did he leave? I have so many things to tell him!"
The Young Master Mingyang of Xuyang Winery in Liaocheng was actually the Prince of Xiliang! And Yu Zixi's biological mother, Lady He, in the Cold Palace! She hadn't even had the chance to tell Yu Zixi in detail. Why was that man so stupid and just turned around and left?
Shangguan Yun's eyelashes trembled slightly. He lowered his eyes and gently persuaded, "Yu Zixi has his own affairs to deal with. You should see a doctor first and get well before going to find him."
Wei Dongling touched her back where she had been hit by Granny Gao twice. The pain was obviously getting worse. In this situation, she really should see a doctor first.
She obediently nodded and limped back towards the bed.