She insisted on stopping him, and Song Qing'an, unable to refuse, temporarily set aside his belongings. He then inquired about her injuries.
The blow had landed on her left shoulder. It didn't look as severe as a superficial wound, but it was actually several times more painful.
Feng Yinwan knew the gravity of the situation, merely shaking her head and pressing her pale lips together.
The candlelight on the table flickered, and her eyes reflected deep thought.
Seeing this, Song Qing'an spoke gently, "Wan'er, do you have any doubts?"
He was discerning and it was not surprising that he sensed something amiss. Feng Yinwan's eyelashes drooped in response, and she spoke with a heavy tone.
"That assassin tonight was after me. Before the Imperial Guards arrived, I would have found it extremely difficult to escape. But then, another person suddenly appeared in the courtyard."
"That person was also masked, so I couldn't tell their identity. However, when they fought, I felt their build was somewhat similar to my elder brother's..."
At the time, she was in excruciating pain, and her vision was inevitably blurry.
But after a moment, the scene became clearer in her mind, making it all the more vivid.
A gust of cool breeze blew, and a thought suddenly struck her. Feng Yinwan gasped, her heart skipping a beat.
"Yuzhi, do you think my father and brother might..."
Her voice was urgent but abruptly cut short.
The thought was too bold, especially after what they had witnessed with their own eyes.
Three years ago, in the desolate realm, she and Song Qing'an had personally witnessed the scene of the sword stroke.
Feng Yinwan's breathing grew rapid.
He placed a warm hand on the back of her hand and looked at her, saying earnestly.
"Wan'er, when I returned back then, I indeed did not find the bodies of your uncle and Jingyuan brother. Your speculation might not be unfounded."
The situation had been urgent, and they had coincidentally met Luo Qingyi. He was taken back to the Xuanmen sect without being able to investigate the matter further.
For the past three years, this had been Feng Yinwan's lingering worry. If General Feng and Feng Jingyuan were truly safe and sound, it would be a joyous occasion.
His gaze fell upon the tense profile of the woman before him. Strangely, he felt a sense of relief.
Feng Yinwan looked up, and the slight tremor in her body finally stopped as she felt the gentle warmth from his fingertips.
Song Qing'an was right. Without seeing a body, nothing was conclusive. Her father and brother might indeed still be alive!
The night breeze swept through, stirring the silence in the room. A warmth filled her chest, and her heart pounded like a drum.
She met Song Qing'an's determined gaze and nodded solemnly. Just as she opened her mouth, the tranquility of the room was shattered.
"You... what are you doing!"
Ye Tingyun panted, clinging to the doorframe, his eyes fixed on their clasped hands as if he were about to erupt in flames.
Feng Yinwan hadn't expected him to find his way there and was momentarily stunned. Song Qing'an had already pulled away.
"Greetings, Prince Yun."
He was very respectful of etiquette, and even at that moment, he had only placed his fingertips on the back of Feng Yinwan's hand.
But Ye Tingyun paid no mind to whether it was her palm or her hand. Gritting his teeth, he stormed in, ready to unleash a torrent of abuse.
Feng Yinwan frowned and stopped him first.
"How did you get here?"
The palace had been unsettled tonight. Ye Tingyun finding his way here likely meant he already knew about the situation at Kyushu Xiangxie.
As expected, she heard him exclaim.
"How did I get here? Of course, I walked here myself! Unlike you two, one can fly, and the other was carried while flying. You're faster than the imperial horses meticulously raised in the palace!"
Heaven knows, he just happened to be passing by when he saw a dark shadow "whoosh" past overhead.
Although he ran slowly, he had good eyesight and immediately recognized the two of them.
Why did he think he was panting so heavily?
It was because he had been running after them the whole way!