The night was as cool as water, and the white moonlight outside the window spread on the ground, like a layer of silver yarn, blending into the mysterious night. At this time, the palace was quiet, with only patrols walking back and forth, and the occasional bird calls, which was very quiet.
Shen Qingwan had already extinguished the candle and gone to sleep, perhaps because she did not sleep well the night before, and today she confirmed that Liu Churong was instructed by Fu Huaiyu, so she felt tired and her nerves relaxed.
Suddenly, hurried footsteps were heard outside the door, and Shen Qingwan, who was already a little drowsy, immediately tensed up.
The footsteps were getting closer and closer, and then there was a loud "bang" and the window of Shen Qingwan's room was slammed open.
She suddenly sat up and looked towards the window with a tense expression.
I saw a figure squatting near the window. Judging from his body shape, he was obviously a man. He covered his chest with one hand and breathed heavily. His eyes scanned the room and finally stopped at where Shen Qingwan was.
Shen Qingwan even had a feeling that even in the dark, those peach blossom eyes were still equally fascinating.
She took a step forward and lit the oil lamp, and the dim light dispelled the darkness in the room.
It also illuminated the person half-kneeling beside the window, who was Fu Huaiyu. Shen Qingwan was slightly shocked that he actually ran into her room at this time and was injured.
Fu Huaiyu retracted his gaze, moved his body, found a place to sit down, and this simple action seemed to hurt his wound again, making him grimace and gasp.
Shen Qingwan closed the window, looked at Fu Huaiyu, and asked softly: "What's wrong with you? Why are you hurt?"
He raised his head and looked at her, his eyes flashing with a cold light that made people shudder.
Seeing that he refused to speak, she did not continue to ask. He broke into her room late at night. It was really inappropriate for a man and a woman to be in the same room. She should have kicked him out, but Fu Huaiyu had done her a favor after all. Now that he was injured, she could not just watch him. Besides, she hated owing favors to others the most.
"I'll go buy some medicine for you, wait for me here." Shen Qingwan moved her lips, then turned around and went out to find Lianyun.
"My lady, what do you want?"
Shen Qingwan leaned close to Lianyun's ear and whispered, "Lianyun, go out and buy me some medicine. Be careful not to be seen by anyone."
Lianyun looked at her in confusion, not understanding why she suddenly wanted to buy medicine. She thought she was injured, but when she shook her head, she knew that there was something she shouldn't ask. So she didn't say much, and quietly left the palace after receiving the order.
Watching Lianyun's back disappear into the night, Shen Qingwan turned around and went back to her room. Fu Huaiyu was still staying in the same place without any movement.
Looking at her bed, Shen Qingwan walked forward and stretched out her arm to help him up. Not only was he too badly injured, but he seemed to have no strength left, and half of his body was leaning on hers. This close contact made her feel a little uncomfortable, and she didn't like to get too close to other people.
After much effort, he finally put Fu Huaiyu on the couch beside him, frowning as he looked at him. What had happened to him? Who hurt him? A series of questions piled up in his mind, but he didn't ask them out loud.
"My Lady, I'm back..." Just then, Lian Yun rushed back from outside and said in a deliberately low voice, handing the medicine she had bought to her.
"Has anyone seen her on the road?" Shen Qingwan asked with some concern. If she was caught by someone, she would probably be charged with a serious crime in this palace.
Lianyun shook her head and smiled proudly, "Don't worry, Madam. I was very careful along the way and no one noticed."
Shen Qingwan was relieved and looked at Fu Huaiyu who was lying on the bed with a weak face.
She stepped forward, undressed Fu Huaiyu, and carefully applied the medicine on his wound.
A tingling sensation along with the pain from the wound reached his brain, stimulating his nerves. Seeing her applying medicine carefully in front of him, her expression was unclear, but her peach blossom eyes were a little more dark.
Half an hour later, the wound was finally treated. He raised his hand slightly to tidy up his clothes, and there was an inexplicable look in his eyes when he looked at her.
"Knock knock knock!" There was a sudden knock on the door.
Fu Huaiyu's eyes turned cold, he glanced at the door, and then his figure flashed and disappeared in front of Shen Qingwan.
Seeing his body disappear behind the screen, Shen Qingwan walked towards the door, thinking about how to deal with the people outside.
Thinking this way, she had already come to the door. She put her hand on the door and paused for a moment. She took a deep breath and then opened the door. There were two palace maids outside the door. She secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
"It's so late, what do you want from me?" Shen Qingwan's voice was the same as usual, with no discernible difference.
"Your Majesty, I have come specially to deliver the flower seeds you requested during the day." The palace maid said, raising her hand, holding a carefully crafted brocade bag.
Shen Qingwan opened it and took a quick look, and it was indeed flower seeds.
"Thank you for your hard work today. Just don't come to me so late in the future." She looked at the two palace maids with some displeasure, as if blaming them for not knowing the rules.
"Don't blame me, Madam. I won't dare to do it again. Please forgive me!" The maid heard the displeasure in her voice and nodded repeatedly. She knew that she was not careful enough and disturbed the rest of the Madam. Although Shen Qingwan was indifferent on weekdays, she was very tolerant of the servants, so they were not particularly afraid, but they were also respectful.
"Forget it this time. You must be more careful next time. You can go down first." Shen Qingwan waved at the palace maids, signaling them to leave.
"Thank you, Your Majesty. Thank you, Your Majesty." After expressing her gratitude, the two palace maids hurried away.
She smiled slightly, returned to the room and closed the door. After a while, Fu Huaiyu moved out from behind the screen with difficulty. His movements were too big in his haste and he obviously pulled the wound again. His face turned even paler.
"Just rest here for a night, and go back tomorrow when your injury is better." Shen Qingwan frowned secretly when she saw his look. If she looked like this, she would probably be noticed as soon as she went out.
Fu Huaiyu still didn't answer, and she had no choice but to help him to the couch beside her.
Naturally, someone in the house couldn't sleep well, but he couldn't resist the fatigue of the past few days and fell asleep some time before dawn.
The night passed in the blink of an eye. Shen Qingwan opened her eyes and found the room empty. She was the only one there. It seemed as if what happened last night was just a dream. However, the medicine bag was still on the table. She took it away casually.