"Yan Fei's injury is quite serious. I've just changed his dressing," Song Jinyu said.
She knew her request was a bit excessive, but Yan Fei was more important. She felt a bit embarrassed because, after all, thanks to Xiao Xueyi, they had managed to get out of the blessed land smoothly.
Seeing her hesitation, Xiao Xueyi said, "Then we'll wait a bit longer. I'm an old acquaintance of Young Master Yan."
"Does Miss Song know medicine?"
As a person from Tianmen Mountain, she naturally did.
"I only know a little..." For some reason, Song Jinyu always remained on guard against Xiao Xueyi.
He was about to say something more when suddenly he started coughing.
This made Song Jinyu feel pity for him. She stepped forward and felt his pulse. "Young Master Xiao has blood stasis and congenital disability in his legs. It's an in - born problem."
She analyzed his condition in great detail. "And this cough of yours was caused by a serious injury in the past."
She continued to feel his pulse. Her slender hand, covered by a handkerchief, rested on his wrist. The sweet fragrance of osmanthus from her hair made Xiao Xueyi a bit dazed.
"Indeed. I wonder if Miss Song has a way to treat it?"
Song Jinyu felt a bit sad. Such a perfect person had been born with a disability in his legs. She couldn't completely cure him.
However, she could still relieve his symptoms and even remove the hidden injuries.
She put away the handkerchief and said seriously, "If Young Master Xiao trusts me, I'll treat you."
Suddenly, she realized the purpose of Xiao Xueyi's search for the Yin Grass.
"That Yin Grass is extremely cold and not suitable for your condition."
Xiao Xueyi smiled faintly at her. When Song Jinyu's face turned a bit unnatural, he didn't expose her little cleverness but declined her kindness.
A few days later, the envoys from the Great Xia Dynasty finally arrived at Yanqiu. The King of the Southern Court personally led the King of Yanqiu to welcome them into the royal city. Meanwhile, Xiao Xueyi also received the news. "This time, it's Prince Yu who is visiting in person."
Zhongli Mingye?
He looked up at the cloudless sky. The fragrance of green grass lingered around.
It was time to have a good meeting with him. Fortunately, he hadn't left early.
Yan Fei's and Niaoniao's wounds were almost healed. Song Jinyu thought they couldn't delay any longer. Unexpectedly, Xiao Xueyi told her the news of the arrival of the envoys from the Great Xia Dynasty.
If they could go back with the envoy group, they would encounter fewer troubles along the way.
But when she stood behind Xiao Xueyi and saw from afar that the figure of the envoy was so similar to Zhongli Mingye, her mind went blank.
Was it really him?
For a moment, she felt a mixture of emotions. They hadn't seen each other for a long time.
She was so excited that she wanted to rush forward immediately. But the timing was not right. Xiao Xueyi was surprised by her excitement and said with a smile, "Don't worry. I'll take you to meet the envoy together."
Huh?
Song Jinyu came back to her senses. "Meet him?"
A smile couldn't be suppressed on her lips. Her heart was pounding like a little deer. Mincui saw her acting like a young girl and gently nudged Niaoniao. "Look, Miss..."
She stood on tiptoe and looked for Zhongli Mingye in the crowd.
He still looked cold and aloof. Although he had a handsome face, he lacked a warm smile. The noisy voices around didn't affect him at all.
Song Jinyu didn't like it. How good he looked when he smiled.
After the envoy group entered the royal tent, the King of Yanqiu held a welcoming banquet.
"Niaoniao, do I look good like this?"
"Good, good. Miss looks good in anything," she said with a smile as she watched her busy Miss.
Song Jinyu felt a bit frustrated. She hadn't brought any nice dresses when she came out this time.
Now she was wearing the clothes of a Yanqiu woman. She wondered what he would say when he saw her. The closer she got to home, the more timid she felt. Although she really wanted to see him, why did she feel a bit embarrassed?
Not long after, Xiao Xueyi sent someone to ask her to go to the banquet with him.
But when the guard in the royal tent announced, "Young Master Xiao and Mrs. Xiao are here," Song Jinyu wished she could dig a hole and hide in it. She even thought about running away right away.
She lowered her head and didn't dare to meet that person's gaze. Even so, she still felt the coldness.
Seeing that Song Jinyu was in a strange mood, Xiao Xueyi asked in a low voice, "What's wrong with you?"
"Nothing... nothing."
She couldn't help but look up and steal a glance at Zhongli Mingye. He was also looking at her. His phoenix eyes became colder and gradually narrowed. Song Jinyu knew that he was filled with killing intent.
Zhongli Mingye was chatting cheerfully with the King of the Southern Court. After hearing the announcement from the guard outside, he casually glanced at the people coming in.
Then, his eyes locked tightly on that charming figure.
Mrs. Xiao? Very good. It had only been a short time since they separated, and she had already become someone else's wife. His hands holding the wine cup were almost crushing it.
Seeing the young girl lower her head and not dare to look at him, he knew that he was extremely angry.
Suddenly, he mentioned Xiao Xueyi, and the King of the Southern Court joked, "Young Master Xiao and his virtuous wife..."
Before he could finish, there was a sudden sound of a broken cup. Everyone's attention was attracted.
It turned out that somehow, Prince Yu's wine cup had broken.
"Please forgive the prince's rudeness! Someone... bring a golden cup!" He averted his gaze and didn't look at Song Jinyu anymore. He just sat there with a cold face, drinking cup after cup of wine.
And she was sitting there on pins and needles, fidgeting. From time to time, she would look up at Zhongli Mingye, worried about him. She was full of remorse. Why did she have to come today!
Drinking too much would make him feel so uncomfortable.
Her eyes were no longer as clear as before, only filled with deep affection. Xiao Xueyi looked at Song Jinyu's blushing face and the unhidden affection in her eyes. He suddenly understood.
He had long heard about the marriage bestowed by Prince Yu, and the name of the prospective princess was Song Jinyu!
Gripping the cup tightly, Xiao Xueyi's heart sank. He hadn't associated her with Prince Yu before because he couldn't imagine that a prospective princess would come to look for medicine in person.
Alas...
The delicious roasted whole lamb in front of her didn't appeal to her at all. She just hoped that the banquet would end soon. What did it mean to count every minute of a day? She truly felt it now.
If only she had left that day. She wouldn't have been in this embarrassing situation now.
Zhongli Mingye's face was extremely ugly. He couldn't lose his temper because of the banquet. If he could, he would kill Xiao Xueyi right now! That young girl seemed to be okay and would steal glances at him from time to time.
What on earth was going on?
Finally, the banquet was over!
Song Jinyu let out a sigh of relief. She followed Xiao Xueyi's steps and slowly left the royal tent.
She was afraid that someone would call her.
Seeing that her face was ugly today, Xiao Xueyi asked with concern, "Are you not feeling well?"
"Nothing. I'll go back first."
Seeing that she didn't want to tell him the truth, he pursed his lips and said after a long time, "You and Prince Yu..."
These words made Song Jinyu stop in her tracks. "What a coincidence," she said with a subtle tone. Unfortunately, the girl didn't turn back.
Mincui poured a cup of milk tea and handed it to Song Jinyu. "Give me a glass of water."
The impact today was really too great. She was happy to reunite with Zhongli Mingye but also sad about the embarrassing timing.
"Miss, the prince must be angry," Mincui said. Otherwise, why would he ignore Song Jinyu?
Song Jinyu was also helpless. "How would I know he would come suddenly?" Besides, she hadn't done anything wrong from beginning to end.
Xiao Xueyi's words were just a temporary measure.