Chapter 10, Melting Away Past Grudges

Zhao Hui then issued a strict order to his subordinates to meticulously search and collect all clothing, accessories, and other items for future investigation needs. The group left the valley and returned to the mountain path.

If I may express my feelings, it is truly a blessing from heaven: "That's good, I was still scratching my head. We saved someone on the road, and now we need to take them to Young Master Xu's residence for treatment. You all quietly return first and do not disturb others. If all goes well, I will definitely return before the morning sermon tomorrow; otherwise, you can help me fabricate a lie, anything will do."

Only now did Wei understand that it was he who had saved her. When she was in a daze, she felt someone entwined with her lips and tongue, thinking it was that villain stealing a kiss; now, upon reflection, it should have been him helping her to breathe.

Before I could see clearly, I heard a cry tinged with tears: "Miss!"

Wonderful! Ruowei is exceedingly delighted.

Xu Bin immediately shielded her behind him, and Ruo Wei then realized that her clothing was disheveled, with her delicate chest partially exposed, prompting her to quickly adjust her attire

However, as soon as he opened his mouth, the pain on his tongue caused him immense suffering, and thus his handsome face contorted in a rather strange manner

Zhao Hui observed that although her face was dust-covered, her hair disheveled, and her clothes disordered, she appeared even more captivating in the moonlight, and he was surprisingly not angry: "If you say it is not him, then who else could it be? I heard the sound of a woman crying and came over to find you here; could there possibly be anyone else!"

Only then did he feel a sense of relief from his resentment. He picked up the iron claw beside him, intending to scratch a few lines across her face to vent his anger. However, just as he was about to act, he heard a rapid sound of footsteps approaching from a distance. He immediately became somewhat flustered, picked up his outer garment, and fled, disappearing in an instant

Zhao Hui nodded and glanced at his own attire, which still resembled his disguise, as he was not wearing official robes

At this moment, Ruowei finds herself in a perilous situation, yet she is unable to protect herself

Then let's hurry!" Xu Bin turned around, wrapped the woman in his robe, and picked her up

Regardless of these matters, I will respond directly: "I am a Daoist boy from the Three Yuan View. Today, I went down the mountain to handle some affairs and returned late. As I walked by the roadside, I heard a woman crying. I rushed over to see this young lady... She was harmed by a wicked person and, in a moment of shame and anger, she collided with a rock, barely clinging to life, and told me that Zhao Hui was the one who harmed her. I was just thinking of a way to take her away from this place to heal her wounds, but suddenly a person flashed out from the grass over there and entangled with me for a moment. At a critical moment, this Young Master Xu appeared, and that person hurriedly fled. The details of the incident have been witnessed by this young lady, and she has told you everything. Now, the most urgent matter is to take this young lady to treat her injuries. If you want to capture that Zhao Hui, you will also have to rely on her. So stop the chatter and help me carry her away first!"

At this moment, two lanterns could be seen from a distance

Peh-peh-peh! If Wei immediately shakes off her hand: "Pedantic, it's better to live poorly than to die well, I don't care, you must save her!"

Xu Bin glanced at the naked woman among the grass, momentarily taken aback

Xu Bin's words struck like a heavy hammer, instantly reminding her of her own situation, as Ruo Wei bit her lip, pulled a long face, and felt greatly dejected

But I mistakenly took him for a bad person, biting my tongue and scratching my face! Oh heavens! Why is he turning his back to me and not speaking?

At this moment, a series of footsteps approached, and four or five figures flashed by.

Xu Bin's eyelids inexplicably twitched, causing a sense of unease

"Yes!" The subordinates all stepped forward.

If Wei flashed out from behind Xu Bin and pointed at Zhao Hui, saying: "Which of your eyes saw him committing the crime? Is it so hasty to judge a case as an official?"

If Wei! He panicked, he, who was always dressed impeccably and could not tolerate even a speck of dust, unexpectedly knelt beside her, his eyes seemingly a bit moist, his trembling hand gently resting on her pulse

Or, do you have a better place to go? Xu Bin's eyes sparkled with a brilliant light in the night, bright as the full moon and the stars, and most importantly, he could see through her thoughts in an instant

If she had just heard these words, she would have found it hard to believe. She looked up at Xu Bin's eyes, such a graceful young man, with a home that was exquisite and elegant, beautiful servants like flowers and pearls, a man so refined and clean... how could he possibly be willing to take in a woman who was so injured and tainted to his home for treatment, he truly is...

Zhao Hui dismissed his subordinates, with only one person following Xu Bin and Ruo Wei into the mansion

"Causing trouble!" Xu Bin said with a stern face, as if reprimanding, "What time is it? Have you thought about how to explain yourself when we return to the temple?"

As Xiang Ting looked at the group of people, which included officials and soldiers, as well as the bloodied and barely conscious woman in Xu Bin's arms, she was immediately stunned: "Miss, what has happened to you?"

Just now, this young lady said that the one who causes harm is Zhao Hui, so you can just go and get him!" After Ruowei finished speaking, she took Xu Bin's hand and said, "Let's go, quickly help me see if this sister can still be saved!

Zhao Hui nodded and said, "This is only natural!" He then signaled to the two individuals, sending Zi Yan and Xiang Ting to walk up the mountain.

If Wei shook his head slightly

It turned out to be Xiangting and Ziyan, who immediately rushed over. Ziyan hurriedly pulled Ruowei, her eyes filled with tears, and said: "Miss, where have you been?"

Before me were two women, one covered in blood, naked and abandoned in the grass, as if she had already lost her breath

Miss! Upon hearing this, Ziyan was greatly shocked and tightly tugged at Ruowei's sleeve, refusing to let go: "You are being reckless again. How can you spend the night outside? Moreover, what kind of lie? How should it be fabricated? I wouldn't know how to do that either!"

Through that faint fragrance, the breath of life is conveyed

If Wei immediately frowned and said: "Look at that girl, can I just ignore her? Although Young Master Xu is highly skilled in medicine, he is still a man, and there are many things he cannot do. Naturally, I must follow him. As a healer, how can one witness death and not offer help?"

If Ruowei were to be scared to death, would it be that he was disfigured, or perhaps had his tongue bitten off, thus becoming mute? As these thoughts crossed her mind, Ruowei began to cry in fear, a cry that shook the earth and mountains, one that she had not shed even when she was in danger moments ago.

This ... ... '' Ruo Wei thought for a moment: `` Just say my mother has come, I will go find my mother, and stay with her at the inn for a night, yes, just say it this way, Master Yuhua will definitely not blame me! ''

The two were talking as if no one else was around, and Zhao Hui, standing not far away, appeared quite awkward. He cleared his throat and said, "Brother Xu, may I have a word with you in private"

Zhao Hui and his subordinates, upon hearing Ruo Wei's words, found themselves even more at a loss, standing by without any ideas. However, now observing the situation between Ruo Wei and Xu Bin, they seemed to realize that things were not as they had initially thought.

Xu Bin is also very concerned about this matter. He did not have the opportunity to inquire earlier, but now he reaches out to grasp Ruo Wei's hand, his expression serious and his eyes revealing a sense of inquiry

Zhao Hui clenched his fist and struck Xue Bin heavily on the shoulder: "Brother Xue, what on earth is going on? You've left your brother confused!"

The servants of the mansion saw Xu Bin carrying the injured woman into the estate, showing no signs of surprise. Instead, they swiftly closed the main door and promptly led them to a secluded courtyard.

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The sight of the woman in Xu Bin's arms, who had evidently suffered inhuman torment and severe injuries, moved Xiang Ting and Zi Yan deeply. As women themselves, they could empathize with her plight and felt it inappropriate to speak out and intervene further

If Wei were like a bird that had flown out of its cage and returned to Xu Bin's side, Xu Bin's gaze towards her would be mixed with joy and sorrow. He wanted to persuade her but felt at a loss for words, so he could only say to Zhao Hui: "I kindly ask Brother Zhao to send someone to escort the two young ladies up the mountain"

Zhao Hui was about to express his opinion when Ruo Wei immediately looked at Xu Bin eagerly and said, "I want to go and take a look!"

Xu Bin then walked up to Zhao Hui, and after exchanging glances, they suddenly smiled at each other

Xu Bin called out to Zhao Hui: "Hui, could you send someone to escort her up the mountain?"

In great pain, I immediately released my grip, and my mouth was already filled with blood.

Gently tapping her pearly teeth with his own tongue, he carefully lifted her soft, tender tongue, transmitting his breath to her bit by bit. It was unclear how much time had passed when she seemed to regain consciousness, yet before Xu Bin could feel joy, he was suddenly struck by a wave of intense pain

At this moment, if Wei suddenly had a thought, he would immediately have an idea: "You two have come at the right time. By the way, has anyone in the temple inquired about me? Has Granny Gui made things difficult for us?"

Xu Bin's expression was calm as he said, "If there is no secure place, then just send it to my place for now"

"It's just..." Xu Bin looked at the woman, then glanced at Ruo Wei: "If I save her, I might still face her complaints; perhaps it would be cleaner if she were dead!"

Ah? Ruo Wei furrowed her brow: "What do you mean by that?"

It turned out that Ruowei had just happened to touch a stone, and taking advantage of his unpreparedness, she struck down fiercely. He covered the back of his head with one hand and once again grasped Ruowei's neck, this time using all his strength. Initially, Ruowei's legs were still kicking vigorously, but in a moment, they went limp and showed no sign of strength. He lightly indicated with his hand that he was breathing, but he was already out of breath

Xu Bin gently raised his hand, his gaze sweeping towards Ruo Wei: "Are you alright?"

If only! In a moment of unexpected joy, he carefully cradled her head, placing it in his embrace, leaned down, and covered her lips with his own

I am asking you to see if this sister can be saved! Ruowei tugged at his sleeve, her face full of anticipation, and her expression showed a hint of attachment

Xiang Ting looked at the group of people staring wide-eyed at Ruo Wei, pulling Ruo Wei and Zi Yan aside: "We have completed the goods, and by the time we returned, it was already past dinner time. We distributed the items everywhere, and they were all extremely happy. Even Granny Gui was busy fetching water to wash her hair, completely ignoring us. Zi Yan and I waited upstairs, looking left and right but not seeing the young lady. Only then did we sneak out through the back door and come down the mountain to greet the young lady."

If Wei exerted some effort to rub her eyes, staring wide-eyed, and pointed at Xu Bin, saying: "You, you, you ... ... "

Zhao Hui listened to her articulate a long string of words in one breath, and it was evident that he had already understood most of it. He immediately nodded and said: "Miss, please prepare to take this person... to where they will receive treatment for their injuries. You need to leave an address for future reference, in case the authorities need to verify it."

She frowned slightly and glanced at Xu Bin. If they rashly brought such a seriously injured woman back to the temple, it would likely cause a huge uproar. Moreover, the medicinal herbs in the temple were incomplete, and given her perilous condition, he did not have full confidence in his ability to heal her.

He clasped his hands into a fist and said: "Brother Xu, I have always respected your character, but I never expected you to engage in such despicable acts behind the scenes. Moreover, since we have referred to each other as brothers, why would you go so far as to frame your brother for the crimes you committed after acting violently?"

However, the purple smoke and Xiangting still need further persuasion

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Zhao Hui exclaimed, "Come here, why have you not yet apprehended the flower-picking scoundrel who has poisoned several women in the city over the past few days!"

Xu Bin nodded

They returned to Xu Bin's residence in the city

"Pedantic!" As Ruo Wei muttered a curse, she was about to take off her outer robe when she saw Xu Bin had already unfastened his jade belt and draped his snow-white robe over the woman.

With his back to her, Xu Bin suddenly heard her crying loudly. Not knowing what had happened, he hurriedly turned around, took a few steps forward, and asked her, "What’s wrong? Is something the matter?"

Dressed in a snow-white silk robe, he squatted on the ground, carefully taking the pulse of the woman.

On the other hand, another figure, disheveled and with two dark purple bruises on its snow-white neck, lay quietly there like a lifeless rag doll

Xu Bin turned around, facing away from Ruo Wei, and spat out a mouthful of blood, then reached out to touch his burning face.

The domineering and willful demeanor, however, made Xu Bin feel quite sweet; he lowered his head and whispered in Ruo Wei's ear, "At your command"

Xu Bin originally intended to argue with him, but due to an injury in his mouth and the presence of Ruo Wei, he was momentarily at a loss for words and did not know where to begin, just as he was lost in thought.

He, who hurriedly arrived, was stunned by the scene before him

Slow down! A delicate voice sounded from behind Xu Bin

That person suddenly tore off her outer garment, just as he was about to take advantage of this unexpected fortune, when suddenly, there was a loud bang at the back of his head. He cried out in pain, and when he touched the back of his head, blood was flowing profusely.

Xu Xiong! Zhao Hui was greatly surprised to see Xu Bin here. However, as he glanced around, he noticed a naked woman lying not far on the ground. Upon closer inspection, it was evidently the woman in the pink shirt who had been waiting for him at the city gate today. Looking at Xu Bin again, there were traces of blood on his face, and his lips also bore fresh bloodstains. Behind him was another woman, and judging by her attire, she was the stunning girl he had seen at the wonton shop.

As the words slipped out, everyone was left in confusion, but Xu Bin was fixated on her, a hint of playful amusement flashing across his face. It was then that Ruo Wei realized she had once again revealed her vulnerability, practically exposing her weaknesses. Her face turned crimson with embarrassment, and she decided to put on a stern expression, speaking firmly to Zhao Hui: "Are you a government official?"

As if everything is completely understood

After Xu Bin jumped away, both individuals simultaneously regained their senses

A trace of helplessness flashed in Xu Bin's eyes, and he naturally understood that she was in no real danger; otherwise, she would not be so foolishly standing up like this

Yet in an instant, delicate fingers fiercely left over a dozen blood marks on the face and neck

As Xu Bing was about to speak, Ruo Wei ran over and tugged at his sleeve, saying: "If your tongue is not good, then don't speak!"

The person who has arrived is Zhao Hui, the gatekeeper of Jinchuan Gate, along with his subordinates