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Riding out of the Qin Residence, Liu Qingwu felt little pain despite the jolting of the horse, realizing that her earlier collision had not been too severe.
At that moment, Huo Yun'ai had thought the opponent was Qin Shuying. He would not truly exert force to harm General Qin; he merely intended to push her aside to express his stance. If that force had been directed at Qin Shuying, it would have only caused her to stumble. However, Liu Qingwu was shorter and weaker than him, and thus she was pushed into the corner of a cabinet.
Unexpectedly, the spot she collided with was particularly unfortunate, hitting a protruding edge. Even with minimal force, the pain surged through her. Tears immediately welled up in Liu Qingwu's eyes.
It was precisely because of her tears that Huo Yun'ai became increasingly cautious. After wiping away her tears, he carefully picked her up and hurriedly mounted his horse to take her to see a doctor.
The cold air was biting, and riding on the horse made the chilling wind feel even more piercing.
Every time Huo Yun'ai saw Qing Wu, it was during her most vulnerable moments when she needed help the most. Therefore, he always felt that this girl was delicate and needed to be well protected. Worried that she would be affected by the cold, as soon as he got on the horse, Huo Yun'ai wrapped her tightly in his cloak.
The cloak was made of white tiger fur, soft and warm. It completely shielded her from the harsh winds outside, creating a comfortable space within.
Cocooned inside it, with strong arms around her and a "backrest" behind her to lean against at any time, Qing Wu was actually quite comfortable on the horse. Because of this comfort, she could focus on assessing her injuries.
After realizing that there were indeed no serious issues, Qing Wu thought it unnecessary to trouble him further. She struggled to wriggle out from the white cloak and poked her head out to look at Huo Yun'ai. After holding back for a moment, she managed to squeeze out a few words: "I'm fine. Can we go back?"
For some reason, ever since she had cried out in pain after the collision, it seemed she could speak more freely now; whatever came to mind could at least be briefly expressed. This time was no different.
Just as she was secretly pleased with herself, a gust of cold wind blew past, causing her to sneeze. The chill hit her face, turning it pale while the tip of her nose quickly reddened from the cold.
Huo Yun'ai glanced down and immediately noticed this. Frowning, he pushed her back into the cloak and held her tightly again. "If you're afraid of the cold, why come out? You can still hear from inside."
Once he finished speaking, he realized he had unconsciously used his usual tone, sounding somewhat stern. After considering it for a moment, he added, "We'll be there soon. Just wait a bit longer." Not feeling pain did not necessarily mean there were no injuries. If treatment were delayed, it could become troublesome. It was better to confirm; if there were truly no issues, then he could relax.
His undeniable demeanor left Liu Qingwu feeling somewhat frustrated.
——Thinking about how he had drunk and then set out, if it were in modern times, it would be considered drunk driving. Yet he himself didn't take it seriously and was quite self-righteous about it.
Qing Wu wanted to argue with him, but recalling the unmasked worry that had flashed in his eyes moments ago, she fell silent and ultimately said nothing.
They rode on for a long time without stopping.
Qing Wu felt something was off and leaned out again, only to see the surrounding streets were desolate, with tall trees standing in rows. Without their leaves, the bare trees lined the streets on both sides, appearing even more bleak under the cold.
Clearly, they had moved far away from their previous place of residence.
Seeing that Huo Yun'ai was still galloping forward, Qing Wu was surprised and looked up to ask, "Where are we going?"
Huo Yun'ai reached out his long arm and pulled her back into his embrace before answering, "To Doctor Luo's house."
"Luo?"
Though she only uttered a single word, Huo Yun'ai understood her confusion and continued, "He followed the Former Emperor back in the day and was one of the most trusted military doctors."
This meant that this person could be trusted. It was clearly an explanation for why he had taken her to such a distant place.
Liu Qingwu then recalled that Huo Yun'ai had also sneaked out. He probably didn’t want others to know and could only take a long detour to find someone reliable to handle this matter.
Thinking of this and recalling the boy's cold yet stubborn demeanor, Qing Wu couldn't help but smile softly.
Huo Yun'ai heard her quiet laughter and tightened his grip on the reins slightly. He knew what she was thinking but didn't know how to explain.
——In fact, there were trusted imperial physicians in the inner city as well. He remembered that Doctor Luo had a female apprentice, which is why he chose to go there. After all, it wouldn't be appropriate for those rough men to examine such a delicate girl, would it?
In the silence, Liu Qingwu thought about how far he had come and wondered how things were on the Brothers' side. He quickly mentioned this to Huo Yun'ai.
Huo Yun'ai had no idea about this matter. However, since they had come this far, it was already too late to turn back. Thinking that Qin Shuying was someone who could adapt to circumstances, she said, "Qin Shuying will inform them."
Only then did Liu Qingwu feel relieved.
Doctor Luo was only in his forties or fifties, with a thin frame and a serious demeanor. The wrinkles on his face were particularly pronounced, making him look a few years older than his actual age. He had never married, and aside from himself, there were only a few apprentices in his home. Due to his preference for solitude and quietness, he specifically chose to live in this remote place.
Because of his personality, Doctor Luo had very few friends; even during the New Year, few people visited him. Let alone during ordinary times.
When he heard from a servant that a young master had come to the residence, Doctor Luo was genuinely surprised. When he saw that the young master was Huo Yun'ai, he was even more shocked. By the time he watched Huo Yun'ai pull out a delicate girl from under his cloak...
Doctor Luo was completely at a loss.
He knew that Huo Yun'ai should be in the palace at this time. After a moment of composure, he did not formally greet him but simply gave a respectful bow. Then he bent down and led the girl into the house.
Doctor Luo's only female apprentice was named Yue Ying. At eighteen years old, she had a round face and round eyes and was quite a lively girl.
As soon as she saw Qing Wu, she joyfully rushed over, exclaiming "What a cute girl!" and tried to hug her.
She had never seen Huo Yun'ai and did not know his identity, but Doctor Luo did.
Seeing the increasingly serious expression on the White-Clad Youth's face and sensing the cold aura surrounding him, Doctor Luo quickly called Yue Ying back. He shook his head at her and glanced at Huo Yun'ai.
Yue Ying understood most of it. Although she did not know who the elegantly poised young man was, she realized that he was someone her master could not provoke.
Her smile instantly faded as she respectfully bowed to Huo Yun'ai. Then she carefully examined Liu Qingwu.
Yue Ying was naturally cheerful, though initially she had restrained herself due to Huo Yun'ai's influence. Gradually, she let go of the past and began to inquire about Liu Qingwu's injuries. As they conversed, she noticed that this quiet girl had some issues when speaking.
Yue Ying quietly noted this in her mind without bringing it up in front of Qing Wu, instead discreetly informing Doctor Luo.
Doctor Luo understood the gravity of the situation. If guided correctly, it would be easier to correct the issues at a young age, and soon she would be just like any other child. However, if the methods were inappropriate and prolonged, it could become more troublesome.
While Yue Ying continued to examine Liu Qingwu, Doctor Luo quietly shared this matter with Huo Yun'ai.
When Huo Yun'ai first entrusted Liu Qingwu to Qin Shuying, she was still unconscious. Later, when they met again, she would occasionally say a word or two to him. Although he felt her responses were somewhat brief, he did not think much of it; after all, she had gone through a traumatic experience and it was understandable.
Now hearing Doctor Luo's solemn words, Huo Yun'ai realized that this matter should be taken seriously. She carefully asked Doctor Luo about the issues that needed attention and made sure to remember them.
Qing Wu's collision had indeed not been too severe; however, there might be some bruising by tomorrow. Yue Ying prescribed some topical medicine for her and advised her to apply it on time. In three days, there should be no major problems.
On the way back, Huo Yun'ai remained silent for a long time, contemplating deeply. As they approached Liu Residence, she finally asked the question that had been on her mind.
"Who have you been talking to the most recently?"
He listened to Doctor Luo and knew that identifying the person who could help the girl lower her guard would make it easier for her to open up.
Huo Yun'ai was not skilled at subtlety when probing for information. After much thought, she ultimately decided to ask directly.
Upon hearing this question, Liu Qingwu realized that he already knew about her difficulties in speaking. For a moment, she didn't know how to respond and could only remain silent.
Nestled in his embrace, feeling his unwavering protection and undeniable strength, Qing Wu's heart gradually calmed down.
—This young man was the first person she encountered after arriving here. When she crawled out from a pile of corpses and faced wolves in despair and fear, it was he who saved her. In this world, he was the one person she never wanted to deceive.
After hesitating for a long time, she finally spoke the truth softly: "You."
Huo Yun'ai was taken aback. He almost pulled the reins too hard and stopped the horse.
He did not expect that the few brief exchanges they had would be some of the most words she had spoken since arriving.
Tightening the cloak in his arms, the young man sighed quietly and made up his mind.
As they exchanged questions and answers, they had already reached the street corner where Liu Residence was located. In the gaps between the sound of hooves hitting the ground, faint noises could be heard coming from a distance.
It was clearly coming from the direction of Liu Residence.
Qing Wu quickly peeked out to look over and saw several people standing at the entrance of Liu Residence, visibly anxious and uneasy.
Not knowing what had happened in the mansion, Qing Wu's heart tightened. She hurriedly grabbed Huo Yun'ai's sleeve and shook it, hoping he would go over to see what was going on.
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