Rebirth of the High Family's Beloved

Before Yan Ci could react, she was pulled into an embrace by a force, and the sound of her heart pounding was particularly clear in her ears.

As soon as she looked up, she saw Xie Chengyin's angular facial features, and his jawline was taut due to nervousness.

Just then, Xie Chengyin also lowered his head and looked over. When he met Yan Ci's eyes, his expression immediately softened.

"Does your neck hurt? Let's go to the hospital."

As he said that, he pulled Yan Ci and was about to leave.

Zhou Chu, who had already ordered his men to clean up Yuxiu's body, stepped forward at this moment to stop the two men. Although he didn't know why Xiaohou Xie was so concerned about a palace maid, Yan Ci was a suspect in the assassination of the prince, and he had the right to detain him.

"She can't leave. Yuxiu suddenly escaped from the prison. She is the only witness. I need to question her. Please, young marquis, keep her here."

Xie Chengyin's calm expression suddenly turned into a hint of anger. "Get out of the way! Can't you see she's injured? I want to take her to get treated!"

Zhou Chu stood straight without moving an inch, looking as if he was telling you not to leave unless you keep the person here.

Shen Zhaoyi saw the stalemate and hurried over to mediate. "Commander Zhou, her injuries are quite serious. Let her go to get treated first. I will send her back to you after she is bandaged."

Before Zhou Chu could refute, Xie Chengyin said, "Why send her back? She was not the one who assassinated the prince. It's been several days and the situation is still unclear. Is the commander of the imperial guards looking for a scapegoat?"

Xie Chengyin glanced at Zhou Chu coldly and said, "I must take the person away. If you have any questions, go to the emperor and discuss it yourself."

After saying this, he forcefully pushed away Zhou Chu's obstruction and left with Yan Ci.

Watching the two people leaving, Zhou Chu was puzzled. He knew that Young Marquis Xie was a playboy, but he didn't expect that he would even reach out to the palace maids.

Seeing Zhou Chu's puzzled look, Shen Zhaoyi walked over and asked, "Do you know why Xie Chengyin took that palace maid away?"

Zhou Chu was in a trance and didn't realize who was talking to him. He asked casually, "Why?"

"Because she is not a palace maid at all. She is the thirteenth girl from the Minister of Revenue's mansion, and she is also the imperial lady appointed by my father."

Zhou Chu was suddenly stunned and looked at the person who spoke in silence.

After meeting Shen Zhaoyi's teasing eyes, he felt somewhat offended and immediately lowered his head, with deeper doubts in his heart.

Why would a girl from the Shangshu Mansion wear the clothes of a palace maid and blend in with the wedding entourage?

Suddenly he thought of what Xie Chengyin had said just now, that she was not the one who assassinated the prince. Could it be that Xiaohou Xie knew something?

But no matter what, it is unquestionable that Marquis Xie took the person away forcefully before finding out the facts. Even if he is deeply favored by the emperor, his status cannot compare to that of the prince in the emperor's heart.

He bowed to Shen Zhaoyi who had completely kept him out of the matter, and said, "Third Prince, I still have to report what happened here to His Majesty, so I'll take my leave now."

Shen Zhaoyi waved his hand and prepared to return to Yuqing Palace.

The two of them walked all the way to the Imperial Hospital. Yan Ci was completely dragged by Xie Chengyin, who seemed to be very anxious.

Yan Ci knew her condition. The injury only looked serious, but in fact it was only a superficial injury. Although she had entrusted her life to Yuxiu, she would not be unprepared, so she dodged so promptly when the last arrow was shot at her.

As Yan Ci was being dragged away, he said, "Xie Chengyin, wait a minute. Go chase the person who shot the arrow. He is probably in the same group as Yuxiu. If we catch him, we may be able to find the person who harmed Jiang Yun."

Xie Chengyin kept walking, "Go check on the injury first."

"My injury is not serious. It is important to find out who is behind this. Otherwise, my injury would be in vain."

After hearing this, Xie Chengyin suddenly stopped and turned to look at Yan Ci, "Did you let that palace maid hold you hostage on purpose?"

Yan Ci smiled complacently, "Of course, otherwise she would have wanted to hold me hostage. Not only that, I helped her open the cell door."

Xie Chengyin's face visibly darkened. Thinking of the thrilling scene that just happened, the worry and anger that had been building up all along suddenly burst out.

"Do you know how dangerous it was just now? If I had been a step later, you would have been killed on the spot."

After being yelled at by Xie Chengyin, the smile on Yan Ci's face froze. She admitted that this matter was risky, but without risks, how could she find out who was behind it.

And he was the one who got hurt, so why did Xie Chengyin get such a bad temper?

Yan Ci shook off Xie Chengyin's hand, "Why are you yelling? I didn't hurt you, why are you so angry? Hurry up and catch him, it's too late, he will run away."

Yan Ci was about to turn around and go back, but after taking two steps, he found that Xie Chengyin was standing there without moving at all.

Now she is just a weak woman, and she has to rely on Xie Chengyin to catch the person. If Xie Chengyin doesn't go, she will just be a target if she goes.

"What are you standing there for? Hurry up!"

Xie Chengyin's gloomy face was like a dark cloud before a rainstorm, and his deep eyes were filled with many unknown emotions. He looked at Yan Ci who was urging him and uttered two words: "No!"

Yan Ci was a little confused about what Xie Chengyin was doing, and suddenly got angry, "If you don't go, I'll go by myself!"

After saying this, he walked back angrily.

Seeing that Yan Ci really went back without caring about him, Xie Chengyin finally couldn't change his heart. He trotted after him and grabbed Yan Ci, "No need to go. The archer's weak spot is the weakest point."

Yan Ci was silent for a moment, "Then why didn't you say so earlier?"

"I want to say that you should listen. You are willing to put yourself in danger for Jiang Yun. Is she that important to you?"

"important."

"what about me?"

Yan Ci was stunned, looking at Xie Chengyin's resolute and handsome face, thinking about how he had just taken him away from Zhou Chu's obstruction at all costs, and felt infinitely moved in his heart.

She looked into Xie Chengyin's eyes and said seriously, "You are also important."

Most of the anger in Xie Chengyin's heart suddenly disappeared, like a child who was coaxed, the corners of his mouth wanted to rise, but they drooped awkwardly.

"Then you should be more careful next time and stay away from danger."

Yan Ci grinned: "Are you concerned about me?"

Xie Chengyin turned his head away shyly, saying hypocritically: "Who cares about you? Aren't you afraid that you will be injured too badly and die, and then no one will help me in the future."

"Is that right?"

Yan Ci secretly glanced at Xie Chengyin's evasive eyes and felt secretly delighted. He hadn't realized that Xie Chengyin was still such a stubborn guy.

"Ouch, it hurts!"

Yan Ci covered his neck and suddenly cried out in surprise.

Xie Chengyin picked up Yan Ci almost instantly and ran towards the Imperial Hospital.

Yan Ci exclaimed again when his body suddenly lightened. Looking at Xie Chengyin who had an anxious face, his heart suddenly softened. He really cared about him.

Yan Ci tugged at Xie Chengyin's sleeve and said softly, "Xie Chengyin, Xie Chengyin, put me down. I'm fine. I lied to you."

Xie Chengyin saw the dried blood on Yan Ci's neck, but did not let Yan Ci go. Instead, he ran faster.

This ordeal has delayed the time for medical treatment. She is still a little girl who loves beauty the most. If she is left with a scar, she will be sad.