After that, Dongfang Huaizhu wiped the stains off Dongfang Qinlan's face and tidied her hair. She took a moment to recover and finally returned to her usual lively self.
"Right, sister! How's your foot?" Dongfang Qinlan slapped her forehead as she suddenly remembered that she had gone out to find herbs for her sister. She immediately asked about the injury.
When it came to this, Dongfang Huaizhu spoke in a relaxed tone, thinking of the kind old man Gao. "It's fine now. Qinlan, don't worry anymore!" As she said this, she wiggled her foot to show that she was okay.
Dongfang Qinlan stared at her in surprise. "Sister... your foot?"
Dongfang Huaizhu smiled faintly. It was probably thanks to Wangquan Baiye.
"While you were out looking for herbs, I met a master in the cave. He didn't intend to save me at first, but by chance, he finally used the antidote to cure my snake venom."
"Wow, we should really thank that master. Thanks to him for saving you, sister." Dongfang Qinlan was relieved and her face showed gratitude. She couldn't imagine how her sister's foot injury would have healed if they hadn't met that master.
Thinking of this, her face turned gloomy. If it were up to her, she didn't know when she could have returned to her sister's side. She even had to rely on her sister to send people to look for her.
Dongfang Qinlan squeezed the herbs in her hand. The dark green juice seeped out between her fingers... She wanted to grow up, become stronger, and protect her sister! She had never hated her own weakness so much.
Dongfang Huaizhu comforted her by stroking her head. "Alright, little sister. Don't think about it anymore. Look at you, all dusty. You don't look good."
"If you cry again, you'll turn into a little kitten!" Dongfang Huaizhu scared her. The little girl always loved beauty. Hearing this, the tears that were about to fall from her eyes were quickly forced back. She wiped her face carelessly, completely forgetting that there was still herb juice on her hands. With this wipe, her face turned green.
"Qinlan, haha." Dongfang Huaizhu's clear laughter echoed.
"Humph! Sister is laughing at me again!" Dongfang Qinlan turned her head away proudly, pretending to be angry.
The surrounding guards were all infected by this cheerful atmosphere. The previous tension had completely disappeared and smiles appeared on their faces. Only Jin Renfeng stood alone on one side with a gloomy face. No one knew what he was scheming in his mind.
Dongfang Huaizhu took the beauty - loving Qinlan to wash her face and tidied the hair by her temples. After the group had rested, they continued on their journey.
Since Jin Renfeng came back from the so - called medicine - getting trip in the town, he had been silent. His previous flattery was gone. Although Dongfang Huaizhu was puzzled, she was more worried about his possible conspiracy and didn't notice or care about his attitude towards her at all.
"Sister, where exactly is the shortcut that the master mentioned?" After the group had packed their bags, they were wandering around like headless chickens in the valley. They couldn't find a clue for a long time and had lost their patience. After a whole day of traveling, they were physically and mentally exhausted and their faces were full of weariness.
Dongfang Huaizhu believed that old man Gao wouldn't give the wrong direction. "Everyone, rest here for a while. I'll go find the way." Seeing that everyone had lost their enthusiasm, she offered to find the way herself.
"Junior sister, I'll go with you. Little junior sister, you rest here. We'll be back soon." Seeing Dongfang Huaizhu leaving alone, Jin Renfeng wanted to go with her.
Dongfang Qinlan obviously didn't want Jin Renfeng to succeed. "Sister, I'll go with you." Her eyes were full of disgust for Jin Renfeng. After all, she was still young and showed her likes and dislikes on her face. She was very innocent.
"No need. I'll go with senior brother. Qinlan, you rest well here. We'll be back soon." Dongfang Qinlan thought that Dongfang Huaizhu would definitely agree to go with her. But seeing that Dongfang Huaizhu was going with Jin Renfeng, she was a little anxious. Dongfang Huaizhu patted her hand to show that it was okay.
The reason why Dongfang Huaizhu agreed to let Jin Renfeng go with her was to sound him out. She wanted to ask what he had done in the afternoon. If he stammered and couldn't explain clearly, then she would have to be on guard against his conspiracy.
"Junior sister, let's find the way quickly and continue our journey. It's getting late." Jin Renfeng said to Dongfang Huaizhu. It was getting dark and if they were any later, they might not even be able to see the road.
Dongfang Huaizhu nodded. "Then let's go find the way, senior brother."
The two walked in silence, away from the main group. After a long time, Dongfang Huaizhu was the first to speak. "Senior brother, did you have any gains in the town today?"
Jin Renfeng shook his head. "I was in a hurry to get the medicine for junior sister today. I didn't have the mind to think about anything else." His tone was quite sincere, and Dongfang Huaizhu couldn't find any flaws.
"Here it is! This is the small path!" Dongfang Huaizhu saw a winding path that matched the route old man Gao had told her in her memory.
"Brothers, it's here. Come quickly and let's go." Seeing that Dongfang Huaizhu had found the shortcut, Jin Renfeng called everyone over.
After confirming that it was the right way, the group set off in high - spirits along the shortcut.
Sure enough, the shortcut given by old man Gao was correct. Dongfang Huaizhu and her group walked along the shortcut for less than ten days. During these ten days, they were constantly on the move and everyone was physically and mentally exhausted. Finally, the mansion of the Wangquan family was in sight.
A servant knocked on the door in front. Soon, a servant came to open the door. The servant presented the invitation. "The Dongfang family is here for the birthday banquet of the Wangquan family head." The servant who opened the door saw that Dongfang Huaizhu and Dongfang Qinlan had extraordinary temperaments and were wearing expensive clothes. He quickly sent someone to inform the family head and welcomed the group in himself.
As one of the most prominent families in the world, the Wangquan family truly lived up to its reputation. After entering the main gate, even Dongfang Huaizhu, who had traveled far and wide, was amazed by the uniqueness of the Wangquan family mansion.
"Wow, sister. This Wangquan Mansion is no worse than our mansion." Dongfang Qinlan stared at the small bridge over the river. The bridge, as transparent as white jade, was carved with delicate and complex patterns.
"Yeah." It was indeed one of the most famous manors in the world. The exquisite design was truly amazing. Dongfang Huaizhu nodded in agreement. She took a deep breath to calm herself. She couldn't show the slightest bit of amazement because she represented the face of the Dongfang family.
The accompanying guards and servants were all amazed. They never expected to see such a clever and delicate mansion. Dongfang Qinlan stared around curiously with wide eyes. Dongfang Huaizhu composed herself and let the leading servant lead her into the main hall. She held Dongfang Qinlan's small hand. It was chubby and very soft, which made her feel less nervous.
Dongfang Huaizhu stepped into the main hall and saw a man sitting in the main seat. He looked like a person who often practiced martial arts.
"Miss Dongfang, the eldest miss of the Dongfang family is truly extraordinary. Welcome." The man sitting in the main seat stood up. He was tall. Although he was already in his middle - age, he showed no sign of aging. His back was straight, and his face showed the maturity of a man who had experienced many hardships. He looked somewhat similar to Wangquan Baiye.
"The family head overpraises me. I'm really flattered." Dongfang Huaizhu guessed that this was Wangquan Baiye's father, the head of the Wangquan family.
"This must be Miss Dongfang Qinlan, the youngest miss of the Dongfang family." The head of the Wangquan family bent down slightly and looked at the cute little girl.
"Yes. Hello, Head of the Wangquan family." Dongfang Qinlan's voice was clear and she showed no sign of timidity.