Unexpectedly, among the injured people was actually Master Hongming from Lanshan Temple.
It turned out that when he was leaving, he noticed something amiss. Seeing a group of black - clothed men bullying Ruan Niang, a weak woman, he and his disciples stepped forward to block the arrows. He was also injured in several places. After being bandaged, he got up and bid farewell.
After a busy day, Old Master Lin and A Cheng saw off Lord Shen and several medical officers with endless gratitude.
Luo Xunlong had a fever, which worried everyone.
At night, Pin Hao from the Prince's Mansion sent some excellent ointment. Ruan Niang gratefully accepted it.
It was not until the next night that Luo Xunlong slowly regained consciousness. After quickly scanning the people around him, he immediately asked how Cui Huan was. This made everyone scold him for being infatuated with a beauty.
When changing the dressing at night, Wei Dongling still suffered great pain and cried with tears streaming down her face. Cui Huan quickly coaxed her in a low voice and stuffed some candied plums into her mouth.
Uncle Li limped in, supporting Old Master Su to come and see Wei Dongling. Cui Huan quickly helped Old Master Su to sit down.
Old Master Su was wearing a clean and loose long robe. Presumably, the robe belonged to Uncle Li. It was a bit too big on him, and the hem dragged on the ground, making him look even thinner. There was a string of 108 - bead Bodhi Buddhist beads around his neck, which was given by Master Hongming.
Wei Dongling struggled to get up. Uncle Li waved his hand repeatedly, indicating that she didn't need to get up. Then he leaned over and whispered in Old Master Su's ear, "Sir Su, the girl I've brought you to see is exactly the daughter of Wei Jiang."
Hearing this, Old Master Su quickly stood up and tried to touch Wei Dongling's hand. Uncle Li quickly stopped him and said, "This girl was injured yesterday and is still lying down! Don't be in a hurry. Wait until she gets better and then let her serve you tea."
Old Master Su nodded, with hot tears welling up in his eyes and mumbling something incoherently.
Uncle Li held Old Master Su's hand and whispered in his ear, "Girl Wei is 16 years old this year. Her birthday is on the eighth day of the eleventh lunar month."
Wei Dongling was stunned. She had never told Uncle Li her birthday. How did he know it?
Then she thought that maybe Uncle Li was there when she was born.
Hearing Uncle Li's words, Old Master Su trembled violently. His dry and thin hands kept shaking, and tears continuously streamed out of his empty and lifeless eyes.
Uncle Li put his arm around Old Master Su's shoulder and gently patted it to comfort him, "You should get better soon. Girl Wei is waiting for you!"
Old Master Su nodded repeatedly, still crying uncontrollably.
Uncle Li glanced at Wei Dongling and urged, "What are you standing there for? Call Grandpa!"
Wei Dongling quickly nodded and sweetly said, "Hello, Grandpa!"
Old Master Su quickly nodded in response and burst into another fit of sobs.
Uncle Li supported Old Master Su and walked out, saying, "The girl needs to rest. We won't bother her. Don't be impatient, sir. We'll live with the girl from now on! I've been thinking for the past few days to buy a house in a more remote place and we'll move there together. The capital is too noisy. I'm afraid you won't get used to living here..."
Uncle Li chattered on as he supported Old Master Su and walked away.
Wei Dongling propped her cheek with her left hand and said to Cui Huan, "Let's go to Lanshan Temple tomorrow!"
Cui Huan closed the door and walked back, asking, "Why?"
Wei Dongling whispered, "Did you see the Buddhist beads that Master Hongming from Lanshan Temple gave to Old Master Su?"
Cui Huan quickly nodded.
Wei Dongling continued, "I guess those Buddhist beads have been consecrated and are blessed by the Bodhisattva, which is why Old Master Su remained unscathed! Let's also go and ask for a talisman or something to keep us safe!"
Cui Huan touched her nose, thinking that sometimes it was good to be as carefree as Miss Wei.
Wei Dongling kept muttering to herself, "Cui Huan, you know what! I suddenly remembered that one day when I went to offer incense and worship Buddha with Miss Qi, I prayed for my great revenge to be avenged and for the truth to come to light. You know what? Lanshan Temple is really miraculous!"
Wei Dongling became more and more excited as she talked, her eyes shining with a strange light. She didn't look like an injured person at all.
Cui Huan couldn't help laughing and said, "Then I'll go and worship tomorrow, asking the Bodhisattva to bless you to get better soon!"
Wei Dongling said speechlessly, "Are you stupid! I'll get better sooner or later. You should pray for good marriage! I heard that in the crisis, my Uncle Luo was chivalrous and saved you from danger..."
Seeing Wei Dongling getting more and more carried away, Cui Huan's face turned bright red. She got up and pretended to leave.
Wei Dongling quickly called out, "Don't go, don't go. I won't say anymore!"
Cui Huan gave her a disdainful look and poured a cup of tea for her to moisten her lips.
The window creaked and was pushed open. Yu Zixi climbed in. He looked at Wei Dongling on the bed in horror and anxiously asked, "You're injured?"
Wei Dongling was about to sit up and drink water. When she saw Yu Zixi coming, she grinned with her eyes bent.
Yu Zixi quickly rushed over, looking her up and down and asking, "Where are you hurt?"
Cui Huan pointed to Wei Dongling's right shoulder and replied, "It's here. The wound is very deep."
Yu Zixi lifted her clothes and turned pale at the sight of her bandaged shoulder.
Wei Dongling pushed his hand away and frowned, "Just look. Why are you lifting my clothes?"
Yu Zixi gently pulled her into his arms and asked in a trembling voice, "Does it hurt?"
Wei Dongling buried her head in his arms and squeezed out two lines of tears. She nodded and said aggrievedly, "It hurts so much!"
Cui Huan: ...
Yu Zixi casually threw a package to Cui Huan. When she opened it, there were several bottles of golden sore medicine inside. Cui Huan took the medicine and went out to find Ruan Niang and Luo Xunlong.
Wei Dongling craned her neck and asked Yu Zixi, "Do you still remember the day when we went boating in Lanshan Temple?"
Yu Zixi nodded and said, "Of course I remember. I saw you kick those two people into the water with my own eyes."
Wei Dongling waved her hand and said, "I want to ask you what wish you made when you offered incense and worshiped Buddha that day?"
Yu Zixi blinked his eyes and touched his nose, saying, "I don't remember."
Wei Dongling stared at him in surprise and said, "How could you not remember?"
Yu Zixi turned around and mumbled, "I really don't remember. Maybe I wished for the prosperity of the country and the well - being of the people."
Wei Dongling raised her eyebrows and asked suspiciously, "Really?"
Yu Zixi touched his nose and said, "Otherwise, as a man, I can't wish for a good marriage, can I?"
Wei Dongling thought about it and it seemed reasonable.
Yu Zixi took out a gold ingot from his bosom and handed it to her, "This is the money earned by the Night Fragrance Pavilion last month. If you want to buy clothes or jewelry, ask Cui Huan to buy them for you."
Sure enough, Wei Dongling beamed with joy holding the gold ingot and waved her hand, "Is it mine once it's in my hands?"
Yu Zixi smiled gently and stroked her head, "Of course. I'm all yours."
Hearing this, Wei Dongling happily leaned over to kiss him. Accidentally, she pulled her wound and gasped in pain.
Yu Zixi said helplessly, "Slow down!"
Wei Dongling looked up at Yu Zixi with teary eyes and asked, "When I get better, will you go to Lanshan Temple with me to fulfill my vow?"
Yu Zixi nodded in agreement.