First-rank palace maid Su Jixiang

Chapter 509 Mental and physical exhaustion

A bitter smile appeared on Qian Feng's face.

“Since it is Madam who has asked about this matter, then I dare not hide it.” Qian Feng said bitterly, “After I was beaten by the army, I was recuperating. When I was able to walk again in the military camp, I thought of going home to lie down. But when I got home, the house was empty and no one was there.”

As Qian Feng spoke, he swayed slightly, his face looked terrible, and his breathing became erratic after saying those few words.

Green Water stepped forward and grasped his wrist, briefly taking his pulse. "Madam, his injuries haven't fully healed yet. I'm afraid his breathing is very erratic after all this time of travel."

"Let's not talk about anything else for now, come with us to Miaoshou Pavilion." Su Jixiang quickly said, not caring about Qian Feng's business anymore.

"Alright." Green Water and Osmanthus nodded. "Lord Qian, please mount your horse first!"

Qian Feng was still making excuses when Su Jixiang frowned and said, "You're so weak, yet you're still trying to be strong. Get on the horse quickly, we'll take you to see a doctor, and we can talk about it after we've settled in."

They were also going to Miaoshou Pavilion, so it was on their way.

And so, the three of them, along with Qian Feng and his horse, hurried toward Miaoshou Pavilion. Su Jixiang, being meticulous, worried that the sword on Qian Feng's body was too conspicuous, so he had Lüshui tear off a piece of her clothing and use it to tie the tiger head on the hilt of the sword.

After all, it's unique to the Black Tiger Guards; it wouldn't be good for others to see it.

Recently, because people from the Prince Chengen's Mansion are guarding the entrance of Miaoshou Pavilion, ordinary people who come for medical treatment are not allowed to enter. Miaoshou Pavilion has had to temporarily rent a room next door for the purpose of receiving ordinary people these days.

However, because Su Jixiang and Lushui were wearing the robes of Miaoshou Pavilion disciples and carrying the Miaoshou Pavilion disciples' seals, which matched the roster perfectly, they were not hindered from entering or leaving.

Qian Feng, however, was stopped.

"Who is this person?" The guards of the Prince Chengen's mansion looked Qian Feng up and down and asked. Seeing that he was dressed as a warrior, they were more wary of him.

“This is a distant relative of our Pavilion Master. The Pavilion Master said that there have been many troubles in the capital recently, so he sent him to Miaoshou Pavilion as a guard. He used to practice martial arts,” Su Jixiang said. Then she said to Lushui, “Go in and invite the Pavilion Master here. His elder brother has come to the capital.”

"Yes." Upon hearing this, Green Water quickly ran inside.

Before long, Zhou Ziqi came out wearing a veil and the robes of the Pavilion Master.

"Brother!" He paused for a moment upon seeing Qian Feng, then smiled and greeted him familiarly. He then bowed to the guards of the Prince's mansion. "Sir, this is my distant cousin. He went out to practice martial arts years ago, and recently something happened in this pavilion. He was injured and wrote to me wanting to come here for treatment. So I asked him to come to the capital, firstly to treat his injuries, and secondly so that he could stay here to help guard the house after he recovers. I hope you gentlemen will do me a favor and let him in so I can treat him first."

The guard's expression softened, and the wariness in his eyes disappeared. He looked at Qian Feng again and saw that he did indeed look haggard. Although he was tall, he was swaying as if he was about to faint.

"Alright, since it's the Pavilion Master who has come to confirm your identity, then go in!" The guard stepped aside and said coldly.

Before Qian Feng could even bow, he took only two steps forward when he felt dizzy and his vision went black. He collapsed to the ground and passed out.

"Quickly carry the person inside!" Zhou Ziqi said.

Green Water and Osmanthus, one lifting their head and the other their foot, quickly carried the person to the Wonderful Hands Pavilion.

Zhou Ziqi found a quiet spot in the backyard, and Green Water and Osmanthus flowers led him inside.

"What happened? He was fine just now, how did he suddenly faint?" Su Jixiang walked in, holding the sword and bundle that Qian Feng had thrown on the ground after he fainted, and asked after closing the door.

"Exhausted." Zhou Ziqi frowned after taking Qian Feng's pulse. "His injuries haven't healed much, and he's been traveling non-stop. Not only is he exhausted, but his mind is also in turmoil, and his heart is pounding like a drum. He's already at his last gasp to get here!"

"Huh?" Su Jixiang exclaimed in surprise, "Then he won't be in trouble, will he?"

“Now that he’s at Miaoshou Pavilion, his life is no longer in danger. However, he will need to recuperate for a while to fully heal his injuries,” Zhou Ziqi said. “Please excuse me, Madam, so I can treat his wounds and give him acupuncture to help regulate his breathing and prevent him from feeling congested in his chest.”

"Okay." Su Jixiang left with Lushui and Guihua.

Qian Feng was unconscious inside, and Su Jixiang didn't care to look at Qin Wanfang. Anyway, she was awake now, so he would listen to what Zhou Ziqi had to say.

She stood under the corridor and waited. Before long, she saw Chen Xinghe walking quickly from the covered corridor opposite.

He came in from outside, presumably having received news that Qin Wanfang had woken up, which is why he rushed over.

He was still wearing his court robes and holding a half-grown child in his arms. One of the child's eyes was covered with a delicate little eye patch, and the child was neither making a sound nor causing any disturbance.

This child is Teng'er, his child with Qin Wanfang.

After these days, the child seems to have recovered very well. He is dressed in gorgeous clothes and his complexion is rosy, which suggests that Chen Xinghe took him back and took good care of him.

The corridor Chen Xinghe walked through was not connected to the one Su Jixiang was standing in, and it led in a different direction. Therefore, Chen Xinghe did not notice that someone was watching them from afar. He just passed by quickly and took the child to find Qin Wanfang, who had woken up.

Following behind him was a richly dressed lady, the wife of the Marquis of Zhongyong.

It now appears that the Marquis of Zhongyong's mansion has completely sided with Chen Xinghe.

Su Jixiang beckoned to Lvshui with his finger, and Lvshui came closer.

"Does the Princess know that Qin Wanfang has woken up?" Su Jixiang asked in a low voice.

“She has been under house arrest, and all the people she placed around Chen Xinghe have been removed by him,” Green Water said. “She probably doesn’t know that now.”

"Then let's find a way to get the princess to know about this." Su Jixiang smiled faintly.

The Princess's residence is already chaotic enough!

Su Jixiang knew he wasn't some saintly figure. The only reason he saved Qin Wanfang was because Qin Wanfang still had some use to him. Besides, adults' affairs shouldn't innocently involve children! That little child lost an eye without knowing anything; the princess's actions were far too ruthless.

Su Jixiang looked in the direction Chen Xinghe had left, a meaningful smile appearing on his lips.

The eldest princess has been arrogant and domineering for so long, she shouldn't be so incompetent!