readytorunbook Chapter 506 Xie Jingchun's storyline: Her cheeks flushed red all the way to the roots of her ne
Chapter 506 Xie Jingchun's storyline: Her cheeks flushed red all the way to the roots of her ne
Nan Nan hesitated for a moment, but finally put her hand in his palm.
Xie Jingchun's palm was warm. He gently grasped her hand, then turned and walked ahead.
"Stay close to me, the ground is a bit slippery."
The two of them carefully crawled out of the hole, one after the other.
A night breeze suddenly swept over me, carrying the scent of grass and trees with its chill.
The night breeze rustled through the forest, and the evening air in the mountains was particularly chilly.
Xie Jingchun rode very fast; the wind blew through his clothes, chilling him to the bone.
On horseback, Nan Nan sat in front of him, initially leaning against him with considerable restraint.
But as the wind picked up, I couldn't help but shrink back.
Xie Jingchun noticed and frowned slightly. "Are you cold?"
Nan Nan said in a low voice, "Yes, a little, but it's okay. Getting on the road is the priority."
Xie Jingchun didn't say anything, but he still silently slowed down his horse's speed.
Then he leaned forward slightly and quietly got closer to her.
His chest pressed against her back, the warmth of his body mingling with the faint scent of youth.
Nan Nan froze, "Young Master Chun..."
"Don't move," Xie Jingchun's voice came from beside her ear. "Let's go back quickly."
Nan Nan bit her lip and ultimately said nothing more, only secretly tightening her grip on the saddle with her fingertips.
The two stood very close together, one in front of the other.
As night deepened, the mountains and forests on the outskirts of Beijing had long since fallen into silence.
They traveled in silence, the sound of horses' hooves echoing clearly on the night road.
We gradually approached the city lights.
In the distance, the vermilion gate of Prince Jing's mansion was already in sight.
The guards, who had been dozing off, suddenly perked up at the sound of approaching hooves and rushed forward with lanterns.
"who--"
Before he could finish speaking, the firelight illuminated the scene, revealing that the newcomer was Xie Jingchun, with a thin woman sitting behind him.
The guards were startled and rushed forward to greet them.
"It's Young Master Chun! Quickly inform the Prince and Princess that Young Master Chun has returned!"
The group immediately split into two groups: one went to inform the main courtyard, and the other led Xie Jingchun's horse.
Xie Jingchun dismounted and looked back at Nan Nan.
Nan Nan leaned on him the whole way, her expression still a little shaken and weak.
Seeing this, he didn't say much, but simply reached out and gently lifted her off the horse.
Nan Nan was startled and before she could struggle, he caught her in his arms.
Fortunately, Xie Jingchun only lifted her up briefly before gently placing her on the ground.
Xie Jingchun led Nan Nan quickly toward the main courtyard.
They bumped right into Qin Jiuwei, who was on her way to find them.
Qin Jiuwei's gaze swept back and forth between the two of them, and she asked gently, "What happened? How did you get into this state?"
The two men's clothes were slightly disheveled, and their shoes were covered in dust and mud. They both looked very tired.
Xie Jingchun straightened up. "Today, I took Nannan out on some errands and we ran into Wang Qichang bullying someone on the way."
"I couldn't stand it and intervened, but I didn't expect him to hold a grudge and ambush me with a group of assassins."
"I was afraid that Nan Nan would get hurt, and I didn't want to confront them head-on, so I took a detour to avoid them and hid in the woods, which is why I came back a little late."
"He hurt you?" Qin Jiuwei's tone sharpened. "Were you injured?"
Xie Jingchun shook his head, "It's alright, we didn't let them get away with it."
Qin Jiuwei breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this, then turned to look at Nannan and asked, "Where's Nannan? Are you alright?"
Nan Nan gently shook her head, "Your Highness, this servant is fine."
Qin Jiuwei glanced at them, already understanding the situation, but didn't ask any further questions.
"Go and fetch the imperial physician. He should examine both of them personally. Whether it's fright or a superficial injury, we cannot be careless."
"Yes." The maid acknowledged the order and left.
Xie Yanli looked up, his tone tinged with coldness: "Wang Qichang?"
He repeated the name in a low voice, his eyes slightly narrowed.
Xie Jingchun looked at Xie Yanli and said, "Father, there's no need to worry. I can handle this myself."
"Since he made the first move, he can't be blamed for retaliating."
Xie Yanli's gaze lingered on his face for a moment before he finally nodded.
"Very well. The Wang family has become increasingly arrogant in the capital in recent years, and it is indeed time to teach them a lesson."
The physician arrived quickly at the main courtyard and entered the hall with his medicine kit.
Xie Jingchun first ordered the royal physician to examine Nan Nan, and the physician had no choice but to obey.
The physician carefully examined Nan Nan's pulse, inspected several abrasions on her arm, and inquired about her condition in detail before speaking.
"The young lady is fine, she was just a little frightened and her blood and qi are a little weak. In addition, she was exposed to the night wind, so she may have a slight fever tomorrow. She can take two doses of medicine to calm her mind and regulate her qi, and then rest well."
Nan Nan said softly, "Thank you, doctor."
Xie Jingchun stood there, listening attentively.
Next, the physician examined Xie Jingchun's injuries and found abrasions and sword marks on his arm.
After a moment, he breathed a sigh of relief and bowed to Qin Jiuwei and Xie Yanli.
"Although Young Master Chun has a few external injuries, fortunately none of them have broken any bones or tendons, nor does he show any signs of catching a cold. He only needs to have his dressings changed and rest for two days, and he will be fine."
Qin Jiuwei finally breathed a sigh of relief, "That's good."
Xie Jingchun straightened up. "I have caused my father and mother worry."
Qin Jiuwei said gently, "Your safety is the most important thing. It's getting late, and you must be tired. Go back to Songji Hall to rest. You're still injured, so don't push yourself."
"Yes, mother."
As Xie Jingchun turned to leave, he paused and subconsciously glanced back.
Nan Nan had already stood up and stood respectfully to the side with her hands at her sides. The shock on her face had mostly faded, and her expression had become calm and composed.
Seeing him turn around, she nodded slightly and gave him a gentle nod.
The gesture was gentle and restrained. Xie Jingchun's eyes softened for a moment, and she nodded slightly in response before turning to leave.
The next day.
On the training grounds of the barracks on the outskirts of Beijing, dust flew everywhere and the sounds of weapons clashing were incessant.
Wang Qichang stood in the middle of the field, looking around at the soldiers holding weapons and waiting for battle, and couldn't help but frown.
"Are you sure you're not mistaken? Why are you suddenly asking me to fight?"
Although he held a sinecure in the military, he was never involved in training troops and usually just went through the motions.
Today, however, I was woken up early from bed and taken to the playground.
Across from him, a young general clasped his hands and said, "Deputy General Wang, this is General Xie's personal order for you to come and train with the new recruits."
"Which General Xie?" Wang Qichang's eyes darted around.
"Who else could it be?" The young general raised an eyebrow. "General Xie Jingchun."
Wang Qichang's expression changed instantly.
Xie Jingchun!
Xie Jingchun, the youngest third-rank general of this dynasty, who personally commanded the military power of the three southwestern towns?
When did he offend him?
He had never even met him!
But before he could react, a burly warrior from the other end of the playground had already stepped forward.
He held a heavy halberd, was broad-shouldered and burly, and moved with a swift and powerful gait, exuding a menacing aura.