Chapter 376: Chapter 377: Shot by an Arrow, Imprisoned
“Good,” Master Liu hurriedly handed the prescription to the constable, instructing him to quickly fetch the dicine.
With a “thud,” a figure was thrown to the ground, kicking up a cloud of dust.
The crowd was startled and turned to look at the person on the ground, it was
Master Liu stepped forward, bowing with folded hands, “I’ve seen the Fifth Prince.”
“I will investigate this matter thoroughly and give you an explanation. As for this person…”
“At this mont, all the evidence points to Doctor Shao, putting her in a highly disadvantageous position. If Your Highness takes her away now, it will only lead to a lot of idle gossip.”
“So?”
“Please reconsider, Your Highness.”
Pei Huaian quickly ca to Shao He’s side, ready to agree to her temporary imprisonnt, but noting her bleeding wound, he said grimly, “What if I insist on taking this person away!”
“Your Highness, this…”
Master Liu felt the icy stare, and the words he intended to speak choked back in his throat.
Shao He, in Pei Huaian’s arms, tugged at the hem of his clothing, “Don’t be rash. This is surely a deliberate fra-up by soone. Their motive is to undermine your credibility in the hearts of the people. If I’m really thrown into prison, it would be advantageous for you and for .”
She was certain that the person behind this was not simply seeking revenge, or else they could have simply killed her; there was no need for these underhanded tactics.
Pei Huaian took a deep breath twice, struggling to resist the urge to strangle the culprit, then turned to look intently at Shao He.
“Go call Yun Qian to treat her,” Shao He sighed with relief, leaning weakly into Pei Huaian’s warm embrace.
“Your Highness, what about this person?”
“I will personally escort her to the prison. Is that satisfactory, Master Liu?”
“Satisfactory, very satisfactory,” Master Liu said with a forced smile.
He thought to himself how unfortunate his fate was, to encounter such an unlucky assignnt.
Watching the receding figure of Pei Huaian carrying Shao He away, Master Liu thought to himself, “This woman is not simple.”
At that mont, Pei Huaian’s features were filled with icy frost, especially when he looked at the weak woman in his arms, his urge to kill was palpable.
“Where is Yun Qian?”
“Ah Mo has already gone to call him,” the constable behind him said trembling with fear.
The constable found a relatively decent cell, and it was just in ti as Yun Qian arrived. Seeing the short arrow in her shoulder, he imdiately set down his dicine box to tend to the wound.
The constable found a relatively decent cell, and it was just in ti as Yun Qian arrived. Seeing the short arrow in her shoulder, he imdiately set down his dicine box to tend to the wound.
anwhile, the constable who had gone to buy the dicinal ingredients hurried back and handed over the items. Pei Huaian shot him a look that made him nearly drop the dicines.
“It was Miss Ye who had fetch these,” the constable stamred.
Yun Qian slled the dicine and said, “Make the decoction quickly.”
Pei Huaian handed the dicines to Ah Mo, who quickly took them and retreated.
Yun Qian glanced at her wound and turned to say, “I need Your Highness’s help to hold Shao He steady. I must remove the short arrow before I can stop the bleeding.”
“Of course,” Pei Huaian carefully pinned her down, careful not to hurt her.
Yun Qian took a deep breath, gripped the short arrow, and pulled forcefully.
“Mmm,” Shao He groaned softly, her forehead dotted with fine beads of sweat.
“Bear with it a bit longer, it will be over soon,” Yun Qian strained and finally managed to pull the arrow from her scapula.
Pei Huaian felt his hands go weak. If it weren’t for his concern for Shao He, he would have let go long ago.
Yun Qian carefully bandaged the wound and fed Shao He several pills.
“There was poison on the arrow, but fortunately, Shao He has already concocted the antidote, which will cure her once taken,” Yun Qian explained.
Pei Huaian breathed a sigh of relief, “Thank you.”
“I dare not take credit,” Yun Qian shook his head, his expression puzzled. “What on earth happened? How did she get shot with an arrow, and why is she locked up in prison?”
Pei Huaian briefly recounted the events, and Yun Qian sensed sothing fishy.
It appeared that soone had targeted Shao He, deliberately using the incident to fra her. Without close surveillance, how could they have known everything that happened in Anji Hall, and how could they have directed all the bla so precisely onto Shao He?
“What does the Fifth Prince plan to do now?” Yun Qian inquired.
“I will uncover the truth and restore her justice,” Pei Huaian said coolly. His gaze seed capable of piercing through the night, cutting through the air toward the distant horizon.
Yun Qian said gravely, “That’s good,”
He turned to leave, but suddenly his wrist was caught.
Shao He’s lips moved slightly, Yun Qian bent down to hear her faint voice, his eyes gradually filled with joy.
“I understand. You rest and heal. Leave the rest to ,” Yun Qian gave her a reassuring look, letting her rest.
Pei Huaian saw their tacit understanding and felt sowhat displeased, but ultimately said nothing.
After Yun Qian left, Pei Huaian sat on the stone bed in silence. After a while, he took out a handkerchief to wipe Shao He’s cheek and whispered, “Shao He, how can I protect you properly?”
“Don’t bla yourself; this has nothing to do with you,” Shao He lifted her hand to touch his, comforting him.
Ah Mo ca with the prepared dicinal soup, and Pei Huaian fed her spoonful by spoonful.
Seeing the sleeping person, he walked out on tiptoes, and Ah Mo followed closely behind.
“Go bring so things over,” he instructed.
“Yes, what does the master need?” Ah Mo asked, puzzled.
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