The atmosphere suddenly turned a bit delicate.
Helan Yanting's tone carried a hint of grievance, but Feng Yunshu looked into his deep eyes and felt there was more to his words.
"Your Highness saw what happened in the main hall just now. If I hadn't done that, both you and I, as well as the entire Helan Prince's Mansion, might have been in big trouble."
"Madam is right. It's just that Yanting doesn't understand why Madam would carry a silver needle with her when attending the palace banquet. And how did Madam manage to find the acupuncture points so accurately? If Yanting remembers correctly, there are no doctors in Madam's family, right?"
This...
Feng Yunshu forced out a few awkward smiles and pretended to be calm as she explained, "Your Highness, to be honest, there has indeed never been a doctor in my family. But when I was a child, I accidentally came across a medical book and was very interested in it, so I taught myself some basic medical skills."
"I see... Madam can be so skilled just by self - learning. You are truly intelligent and gifted... Cough cough..."
These flattering words made Feng Yunshu feel a bit embarrassed.
"I can't claim to be gifted. What happened in the main hall just now was an emergency. Your Highness mustn't misunderstand."
Helan Yanting looked at Feng Yunshu, his eyes growing even deeper.
After a moment, he slowly curved his lips into a gentle smile. "The situation in the main hall was extremely critical just now, but Madam was able to step forward to protect Yanting regardless of the danger. Yanting is too touched to have any misunderstandings."
"Yanting originally thought Madam was just beautiful and smart.没想到 Madam is also well - versed in medicine. Yanting is really happy to have married such an all - round woman."
Feng Yunshu got goosebumps looking at Helan Yanting's loving gaze.
"Um..."
Feng Yunshu decided to get back to the main topic. "Your Highness, what do you think of what happened in the main hall just now? These assassins are very strange. This matter wasn't instigated by the envoys from the Yuan Kingdom or you, was it?"
Helan Yanting leaned against the head of the bed, his fingertips gently caressing the jade ring on his thumb.
After a long while, he slightly raised his eyebrows and looked at Feng Yunshu. "I didn't expect Madam to trust Yanting so much. It really makes Yanting feel flattered. If this matter is really related to the Yuan Kingdom, what will Madam do?"
At this moment, Feng Yunshu caught a flash of cunning and probing in Helan Yanting's eyes, but it disappeared in an instant.
"As the saying goes, 'A woman follows her husband wherever he goes'. Now that we are husband and wife, of course I'll stand by your side. If something happens to you, Your Highness, my happy days will be over, won't they?"
"Hehe," Helan Yanting chuckled. "Rumors outside say that Madam is simple - minded and has a spoilt and overbearing temper. But in Yanting's eyes, it's not the case. How many other skills are you still hiding, Madam?"
Judging from his tone, has he already started to suspect me?
Feng Yunshu pretended to smile carelessly. "Your Highness thinks too highly of Yunshu. No one is perfect. Everyone has a temper, right? We've only been married for a few days. As the days go by, if Your Highness sees Yunshu's temper, don't be angry."
"Yanting is too happy to have you. How could I be angry?"
Feng Yunshu's old face flushed red. "Your Highness... Weren't we just talking about the main matter? What on earth is going on? You are the second prince of the Yuan Kingdom. Now that something has happened to your country's envoys, Your Highness won't really just sit back and do nothing, will you?"
In this embarrassing situation, Feng Yunshu told herself that she must quickly change the topic.
Fortunately, Helan Yanting didn't continue with his "cheesy love words". "I will surely investigate and handle this matter properly. Madam needn't worry. As long as I, Helan Yanting, am still alive, I will never let Madam suffer any grievances."
Feng Yunshu felt a warm feeling in her heart, an indescribable emotion.
Although she couldn't tell how much of his words were true, since they met, Helan Yanting's attitude towards her had been really good.
"But Your Highness, your health..."
"I've been in poor health since I was a child. I'm used to it. I'm just afraid of scaring Madam."
Feng Yunshu shook her head. "It's okay. I'm not scared. I just hope Your Highness will recover soon. After all, you're still young and have a long life ahead."
I don't know if it was an illusion, but after saying this, Feng Yunshu felt that Helan Yanting's expression froze for a moment, and there was a strange glint in his eyes.
Helan Yanting slightly lowered his eyelids, covering the emotions in his eyes. When he looked up at Feng Yunshu again, his expression was extremely gentle. "Thank you, Madam. Yanting will surely take good care of myself and Madam."
Why does this atmosphere feel inexplicably warm?
Feng Yunshu, who had been single for nearly a century, suddenly felt a bit uncomfortable. "Your Highness, since your health is fine for now, let's go back to the mansion."
Thanks to Feng Yunshu's quick thinking and the trick she played on Helan Yanting, everyone thought Helan Yanting was on his deathbed. Since this incident happened during the palace banquet, the emperor didn't find it appropriate to hold Helan Yanting accountable anymore, so he allowed the couple to go back to the mansion first.
It was already very late when they returned to the mansion. Feng Yunshu told the butler to have the servants tidy up the west wing room. So after sending Helan Yanting back to the east wing room, she went straight to the west wing room.
Regarding the matter of sleeping in separate rooms, Helan Yanting had already told the butler and other servants in the mansion that it was because he needed to rest in peace due to his health, so the couple had no choice but to sleep in separate rooms.
When Feng Yunshu learned about this, she thought Helan Yanting was really considerate.
In the west wing room.
"Your Highness, you don't look well. Are you feeling unwell? How about I call a doctor?"
Zilan and Axi followed behind Feng Yunshu. Seeing her looking so preoccupied, they were a bit worried.
"I'm fine. Maybe I smelled some wine in the hall and it went to my head. I need to wash up and rest early."
Zilan and Axi nodded and were about to help Feng Yunshu bathe and change clothes.
"No need. I can do it myself. You two should also rest early."
At this time, Feng Yunshu really needed a quiet environment to think independently.
The matter of the Yuan Kingdom's envoys had been temporarily resolved, but she had a more important matter to accomplish - to rescue Xiaoling.
Right now, she had no spiritual power at all and no means of self - defense. Going to rescue someone like this would be like a mantis trying to stop a chariot, an act of self - destruction.
But if she could rescue Xiaoling, she would have a capable assistant by her side. Especially since Xiaoling knew her true identity, it would be easier for her to survive in this otherworld. Maybe she could even find a way back to her own world.
But then again, she was so weak right now. How could she rescue Xiaoling from behind those tall palace walls?
She definitely couldn't do it by herself. Counting on Helan Yanting would probably be in vain, since he was on the verge of being in trouble himself. Counting on her natal family... That was even more of a fantasy.
After much thought and elimination, Feng Yunshu set her sights on someone -
The third prince, Dongfang Yuan!
Yes, although she didn't know the complex love - hate relationship between him and the original owner, judging from the fact that he stood up for them at the dinner tonight, maybe asking Dongfang Yuan was the most reliable way.