"She spoke of the forbidden Western Mountains, and Li Chengyan's brows rose slightly before he nodded.
'I have yet to thank my cousin-in-law for saving my life.'
Although Xu Yunxiao had not explicitly told him, based on what the soldiers said, he could roughly guess that it was Feng Yinwan who had treated his injuries that day.
Feng Yinwan, upon hearing this, let out a cold snort.
'Please don't call me cousin-in-law. I am the daughter of a convicted criminal; I dare not presume.'
Her grip on Yuping's hand tightened, and she said coldly.
'I also ask General Li to maintain his self-respect and stay away from my maid.'
This scoundrel, with his mind full of deceit, her Yuping must not be ruined!
Yuping, listening from behind, nodded vigorously.
Exactly, exactly, Miss is right!
She had been oppressed for so long in the military camp. Now that she was finally by Miss's side, could she possibly be oppressed again!
This time, she would stand tall and be a dignified person!
As she straightened her back, her eyes met that meaningful gaze.
Li Chengyan let out a soft tut, silently accusing her of being heartless.
Yuping guiltily averted her gaze slightly.
Li Chengyan was still watching when suddenly, several silver needles flew directly towards his face. His expression sharpened, and he immediately dodged.
When he looked up again, he saw Feng Yinwan with her arms crossed, looking at him coldly.
Her eyes clearly conveyed the message 'Look again and I'll gouge your eyes out.'
'I have some new poisons here, General Li. Would you like to try them?'
The power of the previous needles was already extraordinary. How would Li Chengyan dare to try!
'No, no...'
Outside the manor, Ye Tinglan was listening to Qi Xuan's report. Seeing Li Chengyan emerge dejectedly, they both froze.
Li Chengyan's scalp tingled under the gaze. He rubbed his nose, forcing himself to appear less awkward.
'Cousin, you are here too?'
His tone was no different from saying, 'You were kicked out too?'
Ye Tinglan's brow furrowed almost imperceptibly. He turned to Qi Xuan and ordered.
'Go. This matter must not be known by anyone.'
'Yes.'
Qi Xuan acknowledged the order and turned to get on his horse. Seeing that he was about to leave, Li Chengyan raised an eyebrow and walked directly towards Ye Tinglan.
'Cousin, how long do you plan to stay here?'
The matters in the military camp had not yet been dealt with, and Ye Tinglan had just arrived in Jinzhou. Now that the news had spread, his absence was not ideal.
Ye Tinglan glanced at him and lifted his lips.
'Who is guarding Xie Changlin and the others now?'
The Emperor's intention was for him to escort them back to the capital after his southern tour. Therefore, they were still detained in the military camp for these few days.
Li Chengyan's brows twitched.
'Xu Yunxiao is not exactly under my command, but... well, he's a bit too honest.'
Upon hearing this, Ye Tinglan's long eyelashes drooped slightly. 'Return to the military camp. This matter still requires your personal attention.'
'Me?!'
Li Chengyan's brows were almost contorted.
'Cousin, I just arrived...'
To go back immediately, was that appropriate!
Before he could finish speaking, a chilling aura descended upon him. Li Chengyan pursed his lips, glanced back towards the manor, and then grudgingly replied with his eyes downcast.
'Alright, I understand.'
He said, then turned to lead his horse. The small grumble in his mouth, however, was clearly heard by Ye Tinglan.
'Stop.'
'Huh?'
Thinking he wouldn't have to go back, Li Chengyan immediately halted his steps. However, when he turned around, he met his cousin's somewhat gloomy expression.
'What did you just say? You sent a secret letter back to the prince's manor?'
Li Chengyan was slightly startled.
'Yes, as soon as I learned that cousin-in-law was in Jinzhou, I immediately sent you a secret letter. What, you didn't know about this?'
It was around that time that the local authorities ordered searches everywhere, and he thought it was Ye Tinglan's people.
The moment he finished speaking, Ye Tinglan's handsome face completely darkened.
Seeing this, Li Chengyan's forehead twitched secretly, and he decisively went to lead his horse again.
Based on experience, it was best not to provoke this revered deity at such times...
However, as his hand reached for the reins, Ye Tinglan's icy voice sounded behind him again.
'Tell me everything you know, from beginning to end.'
Li Chengyan: 'Cousin, I still have to return to the military camp...'
A sharp glare shot his way, and he immediately fell silent.
...
When Ye Tinglan arrived, Feng Yinwan was using Jade Muscle Dew to treat Yuping's scars.
Previously, she had only used one bottle on Yuping before being forced to leave. After so much time had passed, Yuping's wounds had long since healed.
They looked terrifying, but were actually much easier to treat.
She had Yuping lie on the bed and remove her outer garment. The wound on her neck and back was then exposed. When Ye Tinglan entered, he naturally saw it clearly.
The moment she sensed movement, Feng Yinwan had already pulled the bedding over. Seeing that it was him, her pretty face immediately turned cold.
'What does Your Highness want this time?'
She had made her words very clear.
Ye Tinglan turned his gaze, his thin lips pursed slightly.
'I have something to say to you.'"