CHAPTER 424: CHAPTER 406:

Originally, Shen Weixi was skeptical of this seemingly unreliable theory.

"Retreat? Are you kidding me? Did Yue’er travel so far to Qishan just for a retreat? Would you believe it if it were you? I definitely don’t believe it!"

Facing the doubts, Xiange remained calm and composed, asking in return, "Why can’t it be for a retreat?"

With unwavering confidence, Shen Weixi replied, "Of course it’s because Yue’er came to participate in the hunt to outshine everyone, excel over the heroes, stand out, and make a name for herself!"

"As for retreating, can it not be done at any other time? Why must it be now?"

Xiange stayed unfazed and carried an air of righteousness, "Would our Princess care for such superficial fame?"

Shen Weixi: "Well..."

It sounded somewhat reasonable? Her Yue’er isn’t someone so superficial and fame-seeking. Her favorite thing is Silver!

"Moreover, who in the Qishan camp hasn’t already heard of our Princess’s noble name?"

"This..."

"What’s more, our Princess has a keen interest in Qihuang skill, and upon encountering rare medicinal herbs, she naturally ought to study them thoroughly."

"This..."

Shen Weixi thought about it carefully and realized it was true!

Talking about making a name, Yue’er had already amazed everyone! The later part of the hunt seemed unimportant now?

Speaking of medical skills and pharmacology, she indeed had a fascination with those toxic herbs.

Ultimately, Shen Weixi was convinced about Yun Ran’s retreat and would come daily to ask:

Has she come out today?

Every time, the answer was: It might take a few more days.

This time, Shen Weixi directly brought a seat and table over, and laid out melons, fruits, and fine wine, sitting in anticipation of Yun Ran’s emergence from retreat.

Xiange silently glanced at Shen Weixi, who was holding the Nightlight Cup, sipping grape wine, and occasionally composing poems, twitching her mouth subtly: "Miss Shen, why not go back and wait?"

Shen Weixi shook the wine in her hand, "I’m just idle anyway, whether waiting back there or waiting here, isn’t it the same? Besides, since I’m here already."

Xiange: "..."

Is she planning to stay here indefinitely?

Shen Weixi kicked the sack beside her, "I also brought a tent; I’ll stay here tonight, and from now on, I’ll protect Yue’er."

Xiange: "..."

Why didn’t she just move the whole camp here?

Finally, a dog’s bark echoed fiercely, startling a terrified Shen Weixi, sending her fleeing.

Xiange watched Shen Weixi’s retreating figure, reached out to pat the dog’s head, "It truly takes one to subdue another."

"Woof woof——"

The dog proudly raised its head so high it could almost touch the sky, feeling quite pleased, when suddenly the Crown Prince arrived, accompanied by an Imperial Physician carrying a medicine chest.

Xiange stepped forward a few steps, discreetly blocking the path, "Greetings to the Crown Prince."

The Crown Prince’s face was like fine jade, his expression gentle and warm, yet unable to conceal worry between his brows, "Three days have passed, how is the Ninth Prince’s condition? Has there been any improvement? Has he recovered? I brought an Imperial Physician over to examine him."

"We are grateful for the Crown Prince’s concern. Our Prince is now fine, just requires some quiet recuperation."

"Hmm, that’s good, I’ll go in to see him."

As the Crown Prince spoke, he naturally raised his foot to step past Xiange, intending to go inside, only to be blocked by Xiange’s swift move, "Please wait, Crown Prince!"

"How dare you be disrespectful to the Crown Prince!"

The guards beside the Crown Prince immediately drew their swords, glaring angrily at Xiange.