When Xiao Yao brought Fu Ning back, Fu Ning had already lost consciousness.
Before she passed out, Xiao Yao seemed to have heard her mumble a few words like "She's not," "She's a bad person," "Fake."
But Fu Ning didn't make herself clear.
She was too deeply poisoned. Even after Xiao Yao brought her back and immediately administered an antidote, the toxin had already spread to her vital organs.
She had been poisoned for too long, and even Xiao Yao wasn't entirely confident she could save her.
However, this young lady had shared breakfast with her not long ago, and Xiao Yao had quite a good impression of her.
Why had she suddenly become a wanted criminal by the Xuan Wangfu, to be killed on sight?
She had indeed heard the Four Killers leave to pursue her in the backyard just now, talking about… the Kill Order, to be killed on sight.
After covering Fu Ning with a blanket, Xiao Yao was about to head to Yujing Pavilion to discuss with Feng Jinrui what to do next.
Should she tell the Xuan Wangye about Fu Ning being here?
No, the Kill Order was issued by the Xuan Wangye. If she told him, wouldn't that endanger Fu Ning?
She couldn't imagine how such a bright and gentle girl could have done anything so rebellious to warrant being killed.
She would have to wait for Fu Ning to wake up and clarify things.
Xiao Yao, subconsciously, felt a sense of protectiveness towards Fu Ning.
As she reached the door and was about to open it, she heard Leng Ji's voice from the direction of the archway:
"Wangye, Miss Xiao Yao was injured today, and it's already late at night. She has likely gone to bed."
Wangye?
So, had Feng Ye Xuan come?
Xiao Yao was startled and looked back at Fu Ning on the bed.
The footsteps outside became even more distinct.
Feng Ye Xuan had really come!
Xiao Yao quickly returned to the bedside, lowered the gauze curtain, pulled the quilt up, and covered Fu Ning tightly.
But, with someone on the bed like this, it was still noticeable even under the quilt.
Feng Ye Xuan wasn't an idiot! What should she do?
At this moment, Feng Ye Xuan and Leng Ji had reached the door. Seeing that the candlelight was still on inside, Leng Ji quickly said, "Miss Xiao Yao, are you there? Wangye has something to discuss with you."
"I… I'm already asleep. Whatever it is, we can discuss it tomorrow."
Without thinking, Xiao Yao tore off her own clothes, quickly got into bed, and covered herself and Fu Ning together.
Leng Ji glanced at the man beside him, hesitating slightly, "Wangye…"
Feng Ye Xuan suddenly took a step forward and pushed the door open.
Leng Ji quickly averted his gaze, lowered his head, and retreated several steps, standing guard outside the door, not daring to even glance inside.
Who knew if Miss Xiao Yao was properly dressed?
However, this situation… why did it feel so familiar?
It was as if… it was like the way the Wangye and the Wangfei used to be together…
"Xuan Wangye, I'm already asleep!"
Xiao Yao sat up in bed. The gauze curtain obscured her appearance, but her outline could still be vaguely seen.
Coupled with the occasional gust of wind blowing in from outside, causing the gauze curtain to flutter, her arm and shoulder exposed from under the quilt were still faintly visible to Feng Ye Xuan.
A surge of heat inexplicably rose in his head.
Before he could even figure out his own intentions, Feng Ye Xuan casually swept his hand behind him.
The door was closed by him.
With a bang, it seemed to shut on the hearts of several people.
Xiao Yao felt a sense of unease. What did this scoundrel want to do now?
Leng Ji was taken aback.
At this late hour, the Wangye was staying with a young lady who had already gone to bed, and he had even closed the door.
This… wasn't appropriate, was it? What exactly did the Wangye intend to do?