"Cousin, how could you be so foolish!" Ouyang Yue finally couldn't hold back anymore, whether it was a scolding or a complaint, she just shed even more tears.
This rebirth was indeed worthwhile. She made friends, gained family, found a lover, and will have children in the future. However, she couldn't handle too much emotion, and she even felt that she had let Leng Caiwen down.
Leng Caiwen stared at Ouyang Yue with somewhat unfocused eyes, his pupils flickering as if trying to focus and see her clearly. Finally, lacking the strength, he could only gasp and say, "Cousin, seeing you happy makes me very happy. Don't be sad, it will break my heart." He was about to die, so he decided to stop suppressing his emotions before he died.
Ouyang Yue bit her lip and remained silent. Leng Caiwen only said, "Actually, it wasn't a big deal. I just ran into a few petty thieves. I'm not cut out for big things, but I'll do my best to fulfill my promises. If I hadn't been determined to bring back the blood bird's nest, I might have died on the road long ago. So, cousin, don't be sad. If it weren't for this, I might have died long ago, and I wouldn't even have had the chance to come back and talk to you. I'm grateful to it. Perhaps it's all just fate. I knew I would die like this."
Ouyang Yue suddenly said, "Cousin hasn't told the Leng family yet, has he? I'll go and inform them now. Do you miss them?"
Leng Caiwen seemed a little distracted, then suddenly shook her head: "No need. There are many people in my family who don't want me to go back, so I won't go back. You can take my ashes back with you in the future. If no one will accept them, then I'll trouble you, my cousin, to make a small grave for me on some mountain. Plant two peach trees next to it so that I have a good place to rest in the ground. If you can visit me once a year when you have nothing to do, I will be content."
"Shut up!" Ouyang Yue suddenly snapped, startling Leng Caiwen. Ouyang Yue wiped her face with the back of her hand. "You're not allowed to say these things. If you really listen to me, you're not allowed to say these things. You were injured because of me, and I absolutely must save you. I will never let you die. If you dare to die, even if you're buried, I'll angrily dig up your grave. If you don't want to die with no peace, then behave yourself and use your will to live. Otherwise, I absolutely mean what I say!"
Leng Caiwen opened her mouth, but her eyes couldn't help but well up with tears. She thought to herself, "If you can remember me so vividly, what does it matter if I die a hundred times, Yue'er..."
He looked at Ouyang Yue, who was already sobbing uncontrollably, and suppressed his excitement, saying, "Alright, such a... fierce cousin, how could I not be afraid... I... dare not die... cough cough..."
"Doctor Liu is here!" At that moment, a commotion suddenly broke out outside.
Ouyang Yue and Baili Chen turned around. Doctor Liu, carrying a medicine box, was dragged in by Leng Sha. His old face was flushed red, but no one cared about whether Doctor Liu was in pain or not. Time was of the essence. As soon as Doctor Liu entered the room, he smelled a strong stench of blood. Leng Caiwen on the bed also gasped. Such serious injuries! It was already a miracle that the Second Young Master Leng was alive.
Baili Chen said urgently, "Imperial Physician Liu, quickly take a look at Caiwen's injuries, you must save him!"
Physician Liu's lips twitched slightly. At first glance, Leng Caiwen's injuries were quite severe. Did they really think he was a god? Physician Liu dared not delay and went to the bedside to examine Leng Caiwen's injuries. When he saw these injuries, he was even more shocked.
"I will immediately prescribe two medicines, one to be decocted in two bowls of water and taken orally, and the other to treat external injuries. We must act quickly." Doctor Liu examined Leng Caiwen carefully, pressed hard on his chest, and found that the blood was still flowing. He was greatly alarmed and said to Ouyang Yue and Baili Chen.
The two of them dared not delay and immediately sent someone to fetch medicine. Meanwhile, Physician Liu ordered, "I am now going to stop the bleeding for Princess Leng. We need to have the people in the manor keep bringing clean water. I have examined her and found that although we did some simple treatment before, she has lost too much blood. In order to prevent ulceration, we need to clean her thoroughly again, which may be a big problem."
Baili Chen said, "Physician Liu, please continue the treatment. As long as you can cure Caiwen, you can command the people in the Prince's mansion."
Physician Liu didn't say much. He looked at Ouyang Yue and said, "Princess Consort Chen, you are pregnant. You should not go out with Prince Chen. This humble servant will help Princess Leng undress and wash."
Ouyang Yue was taken aback and glanced at Leng Caiwen: "Cousin, hang in there!" As she spoke, she was helped by Baili Chen to the outside of the courtyard. Doctor Liu undressed and cleaned Leng Caiwen. Naturally, it was not appropriate for a woman to be present, but it was already late autumn and early winter, and it was extremely cold outside.
As soon as he came out, Baili Chen said, "Chuncao, go and get a cloak and a hand warmer. Immediately set up a tent for me in this courtyard."
Ouyang Yue said, "No need to trouble yourself, I just want to make sure my cousin is safe."
Baili Chen held Ouyang Yue's hand tightly, his fingertips trembling slightly, as if afraid that if he let go, Ouyang Yue would disappear: "No, you are pregnant now, how can I let you suffer? Just do it this way. Judging from Caiwen's injuries, she won't recover anytime soon. Under these circumstances, you probably won't be able to rest peacefully. But you must listen to me. If you feel cold in the tent, you must go into the room. You are carrying a child in your belly. Even if you are worried about Caiwen, you must think about me and the child, understand?"
Ouyang Yue nodded, but she didn't know what to feel: "Don't worry, I know what I'm doing."
As soon as Baili Chen gave the order, the entire Prince's mansion sprang into action. In no time, Chuncao arrived with four servants, carrying a charcoal brazier, two hand warmers, and four thick cloaks. The servants began setting up the tent. The servants of the Prince's mansion were all quick and efficient, each with their own tasks. In the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, a sturdy tent was erected. The charcoal brazier was immediately moved inside, where a table and a soft couch were placed. Baili Chen helped Ouyang Yue onto the couch and sat down beside her, letting her lean against him. Tea and fruit were laid out on the table. Chuncao, Dongxue, Leng Sha, and others were all inside the tent to keep watch, and they would also be able to hear any instructions from Imperial Physician Liu immediately.
Time passed slowly, and blood kept being brought out of the room. The medicine that Physician Liu had originally ordered had been prepared three or four times over, but there was still no news from inside. Baili Chen and Ouyang Yue couldn't help but panic, because it was already late afternoon, and two lamps were lit in the tent for illumination. Ouyang Yue was anxious and even wanted to rush in to see what was going on. She was a special agent in her previous life, and even though she was pregnant now, she was still sharp-minded. Because she often went on missions, if Physician Liu was no good, she still had some healing methods here, which should be of some help. Of course, everyone has their own expertise, and Ouyang Yue knew that. She knew some emergency medical treatments, but she couldn't compare to Physician Liu, who had been immersed in medicine for most of his life. Traditional Chinese medicine has been passed down from ancient times to the present day, and it still has its unique characteristics. Some diseases that Western medicine cannot detect in the early stages can be detected by experienced and skilled traditional Chinese medicine doctors through pulse diagnosis, which is quite remarkable. So no matter how anxious she was, Ouyang Yue had been holding back. But after so long, she really couldn't hold back any longer.
Not only Ouyang Yue, but Baili Chen was also getting impatient. Leng Caiwen had been brought back to the manor looking like she'd lost too much blood. If she hadn't recovered by now, had she bled out completely? Imperial Physician Liu couldn't think of a way to explain, so he hadn't dared to come out.
The couple couldn't help but think the worst, but just then the door creaked open. Doctor Liu, dressed in a gray robe, was covered in blood. He looked extremely tired, but his eyes couldn't hide his excitement: "Prince Chen, Princess Chen, I have finally lived up to your expectations. Young Master Leng's life has been saved for now."
Baili Chen and Ouyang Yue saw Physician Liu come out of the tent. Hearing Physician Liu's words, they felt relieved. But at that moment, Physician Liu's legs went weak, and he was about to fall while leaning on the door frame. Leng Sha was quick-witted and rushed over to help him up. Ouyang Yue said, "Physician Liu has really worked too hard. Why don't you stay at the Prince's residence and rest?" Physician Liu was really not fit to walk any further; he was so exhausted that his whole body was almost weak. However, remembering Physician Liu's words, Ouyang Yue said, "Physician Liu said that my cousin's life has been saved for the time being. Is there still any danger here?"
"Young Master Leng's injuries are too severe, and he has lost too much blood. Replenishing his blood is crucial. Moreover, upon closer inspection, I have found not four but five wounds on his body, including a knife wound in his back. Fortunately, the knife missed its mark; if it had pierced his lumbar spine, even if Young Master Leng were saved, he probably wouldn't be able to walk. Young Master Leng has too many wounds. If it weren't for his youth, strength, and strong willpower, he probably wouldn't have been able to wait until we returned to the Prince's Mansion, or until I arrived. Even so, he has too many knife wounds. We have only temporarily stopped the bleeding and applied medicine, but it is very easy for them to fester and ulcerate. If that happens, it will be the most dangerous situation. And the first three days will be the most dangerous. If..." "Make sure he pulls through. Young Master Leng just needs some rest and recuperation; generally, he shouldn't have any major problems. The first day is crucial; someone needs to be by his side constantly to prevent his fever from persisting and his wounds from festering. The wounds must be cleaned and treated every two hours, and the wounds must be monitored closely. If there's any sign of ulceration, they need to be cleaned immediately." Doctor Liu spoke rapidly, his words like spitting out steel beans. Baili Chen and Ouyang Yue listened intently and took careful notes. However, according to Doctor Liu, Leng Caiwen was still not out of danger, and his condition was far from optimistic.
"Don't worry, Physician Liu. You can stay at Prince Chen's residence today. I will ask the palace for leave for you first thing tomorrow morning. You can stay at Prince Chen's residence for the next few days to help Caiwen get through this critical period." Baili Chen didn't give Physician Liu a chance to refuse and ordered him.
Physician Liu nodded. Looking at Leng Caiwen's condition, he, a doctor who had been practicing medicine all his life, was indeed reluctant to leave. Moreover, he was feeling very unwell and couldn't walk away even if he were asked to. So he said, "Your Highness and Your Highness, please rest assured, this old minister will do his best to cure Young Master Leng."
"Leng Sha, take Physician Liu down to rest and take good care of him. At the same time, send people to protect Physician Liu and make sure nothing happens to him in the mansion."
"Yes, Your Highness." It's called protection, but it's also a form of surveillance. In Leng Caiwen's current state, if Physician Liu had even the slightest ill intention, Leng Caiwen would be in danger. It's not that they're being petty, but it's always better to be safe than sorry!
As soon as Physician Liu left, Baili Chen and Ouyang Yue entered the room. The smell of blood in the room had faded considerably, and the faint incense was not strong and would not have any adverse effect on the wounds; it was only used to remove the odor. Leng Caiwen on the bed was pale on the face and lips and had already fallen into a deep sleep. She was only wearing a white undergarment, but the crisscrossing bandages inside were clearly visible. The maid gently covered her with a quilt. The room was slightly cold, and a charcoal brazier had been lit. Such a temperature would be fine for a normal person, but for Leng Caiwen in her current state, it could pose a danger at any time, so it was better to prepare in advance.
Ouyang Yue looked at the charcoal brazier and asked, "Is this top-quality snow charcoal?"
"Your Highness, yes, this kind of charcoal has no smell. Physician Liu also instructed that it should not be too pungent for Young Master Leng, otherwise it will not be conducive to his recovery." Ouyang Yue nodded: "The charcoal should not be burned for too long. Just keep it warm with a small fire, and don't let the room get cold. Too much heat will not help the wound heal."
The maid's eyes seemed to light up. She hadn't expected the princess to know so much. These were the things that Physician Liu had mentioned. Reading more books really does have its benefits. The princess seems quite capable.
Ouyang Yue naturally had no time to pay attention to the little maid's admiration, knowing she wouldn't care. Looking at Leng Caiwen lying on the bed, Ouyang Yue felt terrible. If her cousin hadn't wanted to collect bird's nest for her, he probably wouldn't have been so badly injured. It was truly a near-death experience. If her cousin really died like this, Ouyang Yue would never have peace of mind for the rest of her life. Just looking at Leng Caiwen lying lifeless on the bed, her mood wasn't much better. Baili Chen gently advised, "You've waited outside for so long, go back and rest. You're tired now. If you want to see Caiwen, come after you've rested. Even if you don't think about yourself, you have to think about the child."
After thinking for a moment, Ouyang Yue nodded, and the two returned to the master bedroom first. However, Ouyang Yue left Chuncao and eight other maids who had benefited from the situation here with Leng Caiwen, leaving only Dongxue by her side.
"Yue'er, let's rest first." Back in the room, Baili Chen helped Ouyang Yue to bed, only to find that Ouyang Yue had turned to the side and dodged it!
Ouyang Yue was also taken aback, her expression somewhat strange, and she sighed, "I... I'm being a little paranoid."
Baili Chen's eyes flickered slightly, but he said nothing. He simply walked over and helped Ouyang Yue lie down: "You were tired and anxious before, and now your body and mind are exhausted. Get some rest."
Ouyang Yue lay on the inside, staring at the ceiling with her eyes open. After a moment of silence, she suddenly said, "I once thought that I would never believe in love and that I would never have love in my life. But things are unpredictable. I never thought I would meet you... If my cousin dies because of me this time, I will never have peace of mind. I hate owing people anything."
Baili Chen remained silent, unsure of what to say.
Everyone knows Leng Caiwen's feelings, but they have always ignored them. If Leng Caiwen dies, a small but significant rift may appear between them. It's not that they no longer love each other, but that Ouyang Yue can't get over that hurdle.
The longer Baili Chen spent with Ouyang Yue, the clearer it became to him that while she appeared cold and aloof, she was actually warm-hearted. Was she the kind of person who was cold on the outside but warm on the inside, as the saying goes? Not entirely. Most people were like that, but his wife only acted that way towards those she cared about. For those she cared about, she could do things that many couldn't imagine. Similarly, she would do everything in her power to repay what she owed. And what if she couldn't repay? None of them could figure it out.
Baili Chen stood stiffly for a moment, then reached out and pulled Ouyang Yue into his arms: "Don't overthink it. Caiwen is fine now, so he will definitely be fine too. If you worry so much and hurt yourself, Caiwen will probably blame you when he wakes up."
Ouyang Yue slightly raised her head, watching Baili Chen's constant attempts to comfort her. She leaned closer to him, wanting to say something to comfort him but finding it difficult to find the right words. She only felt a heavy heart and a sense of unease. It wasn't until Baili Chen's broad, kind hand gently stroked Ouyang Yue's hair, each stroke tender to the extreme, that Ouyang Yue gradually became sleepy. Her eyes were half-closed, her spirits already low. She couldn't help but wrap her arms around Baili Chen, opening her mouth as if to murmur, "I still love you the most."
Baili Chen, who was channeling his inner energy into Ouyang Yue to induce a deep sleep, paused, his expression changing drastically. His eyes widened in surprise, and he almost forgot about his inner energy cultivation. He had originally thought that after this incident, Leng Caiwen's standing in Ouyang Yue's heart would rise rapidly, perhaps even giving rise to inappropriate feelings. He was terrified, yet there was nothing he could do. He was certain that if he were Leng Caiwen, he would have done the same. Not to mention the blood bird's nest, even if it were just an ordinary stone, he would have risked his life to bring it to Ouyang Yue. He would have done even more. But in reality, Leng Caiwen's actions were shocking to everyone. Was his wife too moved and developing other feelings for Leng Caiwen? Or was she making a different choice out of guilt? He didn't show it on the surface, but he was panicking inside.
It's laughable, really. As a child, he could face death with indifference; he could grit his teeth and endure the pain of the poison; he suffered terribly at the Five Elements Temple without uttering a sound; even when framed, he plotted revenge. He had never felt fear. But ever since hearing the news of Leng Caiwen's injury, he hasn't had a moment's peace. He's truly terrified. He even wonders if he has the courage to stop his wife if she really leaves him for Leng Caiwen. His wife is a woman of her word; she probably wouldn't even give him a chance to pursue her.
Holding Ouyang Yue tightly, Baili Chen's face was filled with emotion, his lips trembled, and finally he released a long, tender kiss onto Ouyang Yue's forehead: "My wife, thank you for choosing to love me even at a time like this." In truth, Ouyang Yue must have been struggling internally, feeling guilty and helpless yet still resolutely choosing him. Baili Chen thought to himself that he had misunderstood his wife's character before. They loved each other. His wife felt so guilty towards Leng Caiwen, but that didn't mean she would hurt him. Guilt could be buried deep in her heart forever, but that wasn't a reason to harm herself, because they loved each other.
At this moment, Baili Chen was absolutely certain that his wife was the most beautiful woman in the world, and her loyalty to love was enough for him to do everything in his power to protect and cherish her!
Leng Caiwen is indeed a menace, because none of the so-called fever and life-threatening condition or festering wounds ever happened to him. After lying in bed for two days, although he wasn't as energetic as someone running around, his carefree and playboy demeanor emerged, just like now.
Leng Caiwen was wearing his favorite pink dress, embroidered with two large begonia flowers. His hair was casually tied up, and he leaned against the headboard, smiling as he watched 'Baili Chen' feed him medicine.
Yes, you read that right, it's Baili Chen.
Although his face was now as black as ink, he was indeed Baili Chen, the master of the Chen Prince's Mansion, and was about to feed Leng Caiwen medicine.
Two days ago, when Ouyang Yue and Baili Chen woke up from a deep sleep, it was already night. After checking on Leng Caiwen and finding nothing wrong, they went back to rest. The next morning, they heard from Dongxue that Leng Caiwen had woken up. The two of them didn't even have time to eat; they just dressed and went to see Leng Caiwen. Leng Caiwen was lying on the bed groaning, looking miserable and unloved. Although a dozen maids were anxiously pacing around her, as soon as Baili Chen and Ouyang Yue entered, Leng Caiwen put on a pitiful act with tears in her eyes and said to Ouyang Yue, "Cousin~ Cousin, it hurts so much~" She actually started to act cute!
Ouyang Yue ignored all of that and just felt a pang of pain in her heart, saying, "Cousin, where does it hurt? I'll go find Physician Liu to come and take a look."
Leng Caiwen sighed, "Even if he came, he couldn't save me. The pain is mine; only I understand. Alas!" These words strongly stirred up Ouyang Yue's guilt and heartache. She walked to the bedside and couldn't help but reach out to touch Leng Caiwen's forehead. Leng Caiwen's eyes flickered slightly, and it was unclear whether he really had a fever. His face was a little red. Ouyang Yue said anxiously, "His forehead is a little hot. Let's call Physician Liu. Physician Liu said that the next three days are a critical period. Let's get two male servants to wipe my cousin's body." She then turned to Baili Chen and said this.
Baili Chen clearly sensed the disappointment in Leng Caiwen's eyes. His eyes flickered slightly, and he said, "Wife, you can leave these things to Physician Liu. I think if I give Caiwen more medicine, he will feel much better."
Leng Caiwen turned his eyes and saw Baili Chen's dark eyes staring at him. He paused for a moment, but then grinned and said, "Alright, then let my cousin-in-law feed me. I'll drink it like candy."
Leng Caiwen has always been healthy and rarely gets sick. He also hates the smell of medicine. Of course, if Ouyang Yue were to do this, Leng Caiwen would be more than willing to eat it like candy. However, seeing Baili Chen's serious and careful demeanor, Leng Caiwen naturally had the intention to tease him. Even the bitterest medicine would feel better if Baili Chen looked so serious.
He got his dear cousin, and he can't even think about it for a second? This jealous fool, I'm going to make him angry today.
From childhood to adulthood, the only person Baili Chen had ever served was Ouyang Yue. Now, with Leng Caiwen joining the fray, he was naturally unwilling, but to spare his wife from having to deal with this lecherous Leng Caiwen, he had no choice but to accept it. Ouyang Yue stood to the side, watching the two men's back-and-forth exchange, seemingly understanding yet not quite, only blinking and saying nothing.
So from that day on, Leng Caiwen was fed three cups of herbal medicine every two days by Baili Chen, spoonful by spoonful.
At this moment, Leng Caiwen leaned back, taking the time to say a few words: "Everyone says that handsome men and beautiful women are pleasing to the eye, and I have to admit it now. Watching you feed me medicine is truly a pleasure. Tsk tsk tsk, your beauty is hard to find even once in a hundred years. If you were dressed as a woman, even women would be inferior. Apart from my cousin, there are probably not many who can rival your beauty. Why don't you dress as a woman and feed me medicine next time? I think I'll recover faster that way." As she spoke, she blinked her eyes, looking at Baili Chen with an expectant expression.
Baili Chen's face darkened further, and veins seemed to bulge on his forehead: "I didn't expect you to be such a pervert. Did you hurt yourself somewhere this time? Will you be unable to have sex in the future? Is that why you've driven yourself to such a perverse pleasure?"
"Incapable of sexual intercourse? Heh, in your eyes, I, Leng Caiwen, am so weak and frail that I become incapable of sexual intercourse just because of a minor injury." Leng Caiwen said with a sneer.
Baili Chen looked at him with disdain: "It seems so."
Leng Caiwen snorted: "Whether you can have sex or not, you can try it if you don't believe me."
"Pfft! Cough cough!" Before Baili Chen could speak, Ouyang Yue, who was sitting to the side drinking tea, spat out all the tea in her mouth. This impolite action stunned everyone in the room. Ouyang Yue had never been so embarrassing and rude before. Seeing Ouyang Yue cough violently with her face flushed, Baili Chen put down his medicine bowl and came over to pat her back to help her catch her breath: "Wife, what's wrong? Be careful, did you choke?"
Leng Caiwen also cast a concerned glance, but didn't say anything; the others all looked tense.
Ouyang Yue's expression kept changing, her eyes sweeping back and forth between Leng Caiwen and Baili Chen, making everyone's scalp tingle. Ouyang Yue then shook her head at Baili Chen and said, "I'm fine, I must have choked." As she spoke, Ouyang Yue shook her head again, picked up her teacup and took a sip, but she held the teacup a little too high, making it easy to see her expression. This action only made people more puzzled.
Baili Chen and Leng Caiwen were puzzled and stared intently at Ouyang Yue. After a moment of silence, they suddenly felt something was wrong. They carefully thought about their previous conversation, and then their expressions changed drastically, and their lips twitched uncontrollably.
Seeing their expressions, Ouyang Yue was speechless. The Prince of De, Baili Gan, had just put on a show in front of her, almost making her think he had sexual desires. These two really had terrible communication skills. But after Baili Gan's antics, Ouyang Yue instinctively started thinking in that direction, and she felt helpless. After all, her husband and cousin were both exceptionally handsome men. She didn't despise that kind of thing, and she couldn't care less what others thought, but her husband couldn't have such thoughts. Looking at their expressions, Ouyang Yue couldn't help but sigh; it was all Baili Gan's fault. Otherwise, she wouldn't be so sensitive. Of course, she couldn't rule out the possibility that Baili Chen and Leng Caiwen's words were leading to speculation.
An eerie silence fell over the room. Ouyang Yue tossed her teacup aside, trying to find a way to start a conversation. Baili Chen and Leng Caiwen were also embarrassed by their own actions. Baili Chen handed the medicine bowl to the maid, otherwise he would have loved to smash it over Leng Caiwen's head. Who told this guy to speak without thinking? He had no such intentions whatsoever, yet his wife had misunderstood.
Leng Caiwen didn't refuse. After all, he was the one who started this topic, and he wouldn't cause any more trouble.
Ouyang Yue looked at Baili Chen, who sat down beside her, looking like he wanted to say something but didn't know how, and chuckled. It's all thanks to her husband's good looks; if he were ugly, she wouldn't have any interest in him. No wonder her cousin would be interested! Cough, no, that's not the problem. Her husband is too ugly; even looking at him makes her uncomfortable. It's no wonder he's hard to marry! But that's not the problem either. Sigh, it all comes down to Baili Gan. He's made her overly sensitive. Next time she sees Baili Gan, she'll definitely give him a piece of her mind!
"Achoo!" In the Prince De's residence, in the Prince De's son's bedroom, the young master was not yet fully awake when he was jolted awake by a sneeze. The Prince De's son opened his eyes with a wry smile. "I slept well last night. Did I catch a cold, or is someone missing me so much? Look at this sneeze, it's so sweet. Hehe, which beauty is thinking of me?" He thought to himself with a smug smile for a moment before lazily calling for someone to get him dressed. Just as he was about to wash up, there was a knock on the door. The maid immediately went to open it.
A moment later, Baili Nan walked over in a long silver robe, her hair styled in a flowing cloud bun, adorned with eight-treasure hairpins and a magpie-and-plum-flower tassel hairpin, swaying gracefully, making Baili Nan look beautiful and dignified. Baili Gan looked at his sister with some pride: "Why did you come to me so early in the morning, sister? Is there something you need?"
Upon hearing this, Baili Nan's expression changed: "Brother, I heard that Leng Caiwen is injured. I want to go to the Prince Chen's residence to see him."
“Oh, Leng Caiwen is injured. Naturally, he will be taken care of by the people of the Chen Prince’s Mansion. Even if you go there, it won’t be of much help.” Baili Gan’s expression was somewhat indifferent upon hearing this, but Baili Nan’s heart tightened. “Brother, we know him after all, and he’s my cousin’s cousin. No matter what, you should go and see him.”
Baili Gan looked at Baili Nan thoughtfully: "Sister, I used to respect you a lot, but you should know that now is not the time for you to be willful. Even if you were allowed to be willful this once, Leng Caiwen clearly doesn't like you. You are a princess of the Prince of De's Mansion, why waste your life on someone who has nothing and has even been driven out of the family? You should know that neither Father nor I think highly of Leng Caiwen."
Baili Nan bit her lip: "Brother, I'm just going to see Young Master Leng. It's not as serious as you make it out to be. If you won't come with me, I'll ask Mother for permission."
Baili Gan looked at Baili Nan and said, "Well, let me wash up and have breakfast before we go. You might not be used to the breakfast at the Prince Chen's residence. Let's eat at the residence first."
Baili Nan nodded with delight and turned to leave, but Baili Gan's face darkened: "Little sister, your marriage is not something you can decide! Even Father King cannot make that decision!"
At this moment, the awkwardness in Leng Caiwen's room at the Prince Chen's residence had subsided. The maid had finished feeding Leng Caiwen her medicine and then left, leaving only Leng Caiwen, Baili Chen and Ouyang Yue, Leng Sha, Chuncao, and Dongxue in the room. Leng Caiwen leaned against the corner of the bed, her eyes half-closed, seemingly lost in thought.
Seeing this, Ouyang Yue couldn't help but sigh: "Cousin, who exactly hurt you? We haven't asked you these past two days because of your injuries, but can't you tell us so we can put our minds at ease?"
Even without asking, Ouyang Yue already had a pretty good idea of what was going on. The people Baili Chen sent weren't exactly top-tier assassins capable of taking on a hundred men single-handedly, but they still had some skills. Ordinary people couldn't hurt them. In the end, only Leng Caiwen returned alive. Such a family must be either a true top-tier assassin, or a group of loyal bodyguards kept by the family, or even something higher up. Top-tier royal relatives, the five great families, or martial arts assassin organizations could all do this. In the end, three were the most likely suspects.
Leng Caiwen's expression changed, a hint of pain flashing in her eyes: "Cousins, do you really need to know this!"
"Yes, let me protect anyone injured within the circle. No matter who it is, I will never let them go!"
☆、216、Internal Strife!
Leng Caiwen was taken aback upon hearing this, looking at Ouyang Yue with a hint of surprise. A fierce light flashed in his eyes, but it was fleeting. However, a hint of joy appeared on his face, but then he lowered his head again.
Baili Chen and Ouyang Yue didn't press him immediately, but waited quietly. Leng Caiwen seemed to be having an internal struggle, and finally closed his eyes, a bitter smile on his lips: "It's just a clan war. As long as you live in this kind of family, this is bound to happen. I'm already used to it."
Ouyang Yue narrowed her eyes: "Although it's a habit, I don't like it."
Leng Caiwen tilted her head back and stared at the bed, gritting her teeth slightly, a hint of hatred in her eyes, but finally said with some helplessness, "What can we do?"
Ouyang Yue replied, "Just because my cousin has feelings for that family doesn't mean I have to. My feelings for that place are only nominal. I have no feelings for it at all. I won't hesitate to do anything."
Leng Caiwen turned her head, her gaze sweeping over Ouyang Yue with a deep, lingering look. Ouyang Yue was dressed in a wide-sleeved, fitted long robe, the waistline loose. Ouyang Yue's figure was already shapely, but with her pregnancy, her breasts were even fuller, and her waistline slightly thicker. However, compared to before, it was precisely because of her pregnancy that she possessed a unique charm that made her indescribably alluring. Yet, at this moment, her face was expressionless, like an ice queen, exuding an extremely peculiar aura.
Leng Caiwen thought for a moment, his gaze drifting elsewhere, and said in a low voice, "You should know that there are two branches of the Leng family now. The eldest branch, Leng Yushan, is my father's son, with my elder brother Leng Caifeng and me. The second branch, Leng Yuren, is my second uncle, with his daughter Leng Caidie, his illegitimate son Leng Caixi, and his aunt Leng Yuyan. All three of them are my grandmother's biological children. When my grandfather passed away, he left behind an illegitimate son and daughter, Leng Yujian and Leng Yujiao. One was the child of the third concubine, and the other was the child of the fifth concubine. My grandmother was very kind back then. The internal strife in the Leng family was very fierce. The third and fifth concubines died. At that time, Leng Yujian and Leng Yujiao were young, and my grandmother couldn't bear it and took them in. Now they have grown up. Leng Yujian even became a fourth-rank official because of the Leng family's connections, and Leng Yujiao married a sixth-rank official. However, these two are ambitious and treacherous."