My Princess and Crown Prince Are Revived
Chapter 358: Wanting to Take the Pulse

Chapter 358: Chapter 358: Wanting to Take the Pulse

"Princess, your humble general will now depart."

Shi Jing bid his farewell to Chu Baihan and prepared to set out.

But in that moment, within the pool of blood, there still was a Shenxiao Guard who hadn’t entirely succumbed to death.

Using his last ounce of strength, he hurled a throwing dart in their direction.

"Watch out."

Chu Baihan pushed Shi Jing aside, and she was also ready to dodge.

But just then, a figure sprang from nowhere, and took the dart for her.

"Pfft..."

Feng Shan spit out a mouthful of blood.

The dart was now embedded in his arm.

Shi Jing reacted swiftly, leaping towards the Shenxiao Guard and snapping his neck.

The hidden guards from the shadows immediately rushed over.

"Master, are you alright?" they asked anxiously.

"Check for survivors," Chu Baihan said sternly.

"Yes, Princess."

"Xinyue, how are you?" Chu Baihan supported Feng Shan, asking with grave concern.

Feng Shan’s face was as pale as paper, his entire body weak beyond measure, like a porcelain doll, fragile to the touch.

"Princess, you ought to call me ’Yueyue’."

His eyes reddened at the corners, long and narrow, with clear pupils shimmering with tears, his trembling eyelashes like butterflies’ wings.

Chu Baihan felt a headache coming on, at a time like this, he was still fixated on a term of address.

"Alright, alright, Yueyue it is. Yueyue, how are you feeling?" she pressed on patiently.

This time, Feng Shan’s voice changed as he collapsed into Chu Baihan’s arms and said pitifully, "Princess, I am in so much pain."

It was only then that Chu Baihan noticed the wound on his arm was oozing black blood.

"Quick, prepare a medical kit for me," she ordered quickly.

The Hidden Guard didn’t dare delay and immediately arranged for it.

Upon seeing Chu Baihan intending to carry Feng Shan, Shi Jing promptly stepped forward, frowning as he said, "Otherwise, let me carry him."

For some reason, he always felt...

This servant girl was not as she appeared to be.

"No, there’s no need, General Shi. Men and women should not touch each other, I can walk by myself," Feng Shan declined, shaking his head desperately, looking very pitiable.

He extricated himself from Chu Baihan’s embrace and started towards the tent.

But after only a few steps, he collapsed to his knees, weakened.

Seeing this, Chu Baihan’s brows furrowed deeply.

She hurried over and lifted him up.

This frame...

Was it a bit too large?

A strange feeling once again flashed through Chu Baihan’s heart, but she concealed it well.

She placed Feng Shan on the bed.

Just then, the Hidden Guard brought over the medical kit.

Remembering that Feng Shan was of female status, Chu Baihan had everyone else withdraw.

Shi Jing gave them a deep look before finally turning to leave.

"Stretch out your hand, I will take your pulse," Chu Baihan said while examining the silver needle, without turning to Feng Shan.

"No need, Princess, it’s just a minor injury. The medicine you provided will suffice," said Feng Shan weakly.

Chu Baihan turned around, only to see Feng Shan swallowing a black pill.

"You... You shouldn’t take medicine recklessly."

Chu Baihan reached out anxiously, but Feng Shan had already swallowed the medicine.

His eyes were damp, like those of a docile little dog.

"No, isn’t it alright to eat this?" he asked nervously.

His expression was as if he had committed an unforgivable sin.

Seeing him like this, Chu Baihan naturally couldn’t bring herself to say anything harsh.

"This is a Poison Elixir, capable of neutralizing many poisons, so it wouldn’t harm you even if you’ve ingested it," she said softly.

She had long prepared Poison Elixirs for those around her to avoid falling victim to covert poisoning.

The medicine would not harm Chen Yuexin if she took it either.

However, Chu Baihan preferred to prescribe the precise remedy for each particular ailment.

"Stretch out your hand, let this princess feel your pulse," said Chu Baihan once again.

And at that moment, Feng Shan’s complexion gradually improved.

He shook his head: "Princess, the pain in my chest doesn’t feel as severe now; your antidote must be taking effect. Otherwise, please tend to my wounds first."

His tone was pitiful to the extreme.

Chu Baihan glanced at his shoulder and noticed that the wound was very deep and still bleeding.

"Just bear with it for a bit."

Having said that, she quickly cut open the sleeve of Feng Shan’s shoulder with a dagger and then promptly applied medicine to his wound.

"It will hurt quite a bit, you’ll need to endure it," Chu Baihan continued to console him.

But Feng Shan quickly shook his head: "It’s fine, Princess, your servant can withstand this pain."

Chu Baihan turned to see his face flushed red, as if he was enduring the painful ordeal yet still trying to maintain composure.

Quite a brave girl, she thought to herself with a quiet sigh, trying to be as gentle as possible while applying the medicine.

"Actually, I could have evaded that dart. You shouldn’t have come over," she said earnestly.

"Sorry, Princess, did your servant cause you trouble?"

Feng Shan’s eyes reddened once more, appearing like a little creature that had been wronged.

"No, that’s not what I mean..." Chu Baihan hurriedly denied.

"Your servant didn’t think too much at the time, not knowing whether the Princess could have stopped that dart. All I wanted... was to protect you."

Feng Shan sniffled, and large tears once again fell, even landing on the back of Chu Baihan’s hand.

"Thank you, regardless, your intention was to save the princess. What reward would you like?"

Chu Baihan asked Feng Shan patiently.

"Your servant desires no reward, I only wish to stay by the princess’s side,"

Feng Shan said, shaking his head, then spoke with sincerity.

Having finished bandaging his wounds, Chu Baihan still intended to check his pulse.

But just then, a grave voice of a Hidden Guard came from outside: "Princess, traces of Shenxiao Guards have been found."

Chu Baihan’s eyes grew cold in an instant.

How many more Shenxiao Guards were lurking around them?

"Princess, you should go," said Feng Shan sensibly to Chu Baihan.

Chu Baihan looked at his complexion, saw that he was indeed much better, pursed her lips, and then said, "Rest here in my tent for now. There are people outside to protect you, do not go out."

"Yes, Princess."

Feng Shan’s eyelashes quivered, the picture of absolute meekness.

Before leaving, Chu Baihan took off her cloak and draped it over him.

Soon after, she went out with her sword in hand.

Watching her departing figure, Feng Shan raised his hand, clutching the cloak, then murmured softly, "Sister, you were very concerned about me just now. Does this mean, perhaps, I have a place in your heart?"

...

There were indeed other Shenxiao Guards within the barracks, but when Chu Baihan got there, they had already retreated.

"Search, even if it means we must stay awake all night, we must find the traces of the Shenxiao Guards," she commanded coldly.

The dozen Shenxiao Guards had almost claimed her and Zhu Yinian’s lives.

If more Shenxiao Guards were left to run rampant, the situation would become far too grave.