Shang Ruyi shuddered all over.

Even though she was about to fall, she gritted her teeth and used her last bit of strength to struggle: "Let go!"

Those hands stiffened slightly, as if subconsciously wanting to release, yet seemed to linger, hesitating about something. Meanwhile, a cautious voice came from outside.

"Young Madam?"

It was Wo Xue.

It turned out she had been outside the door all along and only dared to speak after hearing Shang Ruyi’s low call.

Shang Ruyi raised her head and immediately said, "Wo Xue, come in!"

The hands behind her trembled once more and finally let go just before the door was pushed open. As soon as Shang Ruyi’s body wobbled, she was embraced by the rushing Wo Xue—however, she was somewhat unaware of her strength, pressing on Shang Ruyi’s already fiery skin, causing her to tremble with pain.

Yu Wenqian instinctively reached out again, but seeing Shang Ruyi avoiding him, he hesitated only for a moment before lowering his hand.

He took a deep breath and then said, "When you’re supporting her, be gentler."

"..."

"Although she has no injuries on her body, it actually hurts more than burns. She is also afraid of pain."

"..."

"Regardless of what happens these days, you’d better take good care of her."

Wo Xue looked at him with some surprise and said softly, "...Yes."

In fact, ever since Yu Wenqian appeared and brought Shang Ruyi to this room, dismissing everyone, Wo Xue had been guarding outside—she was from the palace, young but well aware of the deep waters of the noblehouse. She understood how complex and dangerous the relationship between the Heir of the Duke, the second son, and the Young Madam was after the broken engagement and remarrying.

Therefore, she immediately spoke up upon hearing Shang Ruyi’s low cry, to prevent any irreversible events from occurring.

But she did not expect the Heir to care so much about the Young Madam.

Could it be that he—

At this time, there wasn’t enough time for her to think more, for indeed, as Yu Wenqian said, Shang Ruyi was trembling all over with pain, her eyes red, nearly shedding tears. Wo Xue supported her, not daring to touch her, and in her hesitation, Shang Ruyi had already urgently asked, "Where is the General now?"

Wo Xue’s face still had some scratches and soot marks from struggling to survive in the fire, looking somewhat disheveled, but after hearing Shang Ruyi’s inquiry, her expression became even more downcast.

Seeing her like this, Shang Ruyi became more anxious.

"Speak quickly!"

Wo Xue finally said softly, "The Great General just vomited again, but he is still unconscious and nearly choked on the vomit. Fortunately, someone was watching and cleared it. But—"

"But what?"

"But the blood the Great General vomited seemed rusty red."

"..."

"Doctor He is still not awake, and Mr. Yin and others have already sent for several skilled doctors in the city to keep watch over the General, but they all seem—"

Each of her words pressed a heavy stone onto Shang Ruyi’s heart.

By the end, even without finishing, Shang Ruyi was nearly overwhelmed.

Yet she still gritted her teeth, enduring the severe pain in her body, and stood up, taking a deep breath, and said, "Quick, quickly take me to see him!"

"...Yes."

Wo Xue glanced up again at Shang Ruyi’s back, at the Princely Heir who had suddenly appeared in Fufeng City, rendering everyone astonished. At this moment, a look of indescribable bewilderment appeared on his face as he watched them, or rather, watched Shang Ruyi. But she was completely unaware, hurriedly walking outside, and Wo Xue did not dare to say more, supporting her as they turned and left.

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Upon leaving the room, Shang Ruyi realized that this too was the backyard of the official office, just some distance away from the courtyard they had stayed in before.

As Wo Xue supported her forward, she said, "Although that house wasn’t completely burned, it’s no longer habitable. Lord Dai and the others have arranged another courtyard for the Great General, just ahead nearby."

Shang Ruyi nodded.

As she walked forward, she also managed to sort out some thoughts, softly saying, "You went out to find someone just now because everyone in the official office went to greet the Princely Heir, so it delayed things." 𝗳𝐫𝚎𝗲𝚠𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝘃𝚎𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝗺

Wo Xue looked at her somewhat surprised, "How did Madam know?"

"I guessed,"

Shang Ruyi let out a deep breath. She thought it was too coincidental, but since it was a coincidence, there was nothing more to say, only adding, "Thank you for your hard work."

Wo Xue hurriedly said, "This servant dares not speak of hardship."