Xie Jing’an’s expression was cold. “You dare defy this prince?”
Qin Yun was a woman; she absolutely couldn't let another man enter.
Ouyang Siqing took a deep breath, suppressing the anger in his heart. He frowned and said, “Second Prince, there’s only a young girl inside. What if she’s overwhelmed? Since we are here, we should put aside our differences and help each other!”
Xie Jing’an said sternly, “You can ask the girl inside if she needs help. If she does, I’ll let you in. If she doesn’t, you’ll stand here obediently and go nowhere!”
Qin Yun was a woman; the young girl knew this clearly!
No wonder the people serving her were always girls and never young lads!
He also knew very well that the person inside would not let Ouyang Siqing in! That was why he posed a useless question to Ouyang Siqing!
“Xiao Ju, what’s wrong with your young master? Do you need my help?” Ouyang Siqing asked the carriage intimately.
Inside the carriage!
Qin Yun woke up weakly!
The first thing she did upon waking was to pull out the arrow!
The longer the arrow stayed in her body, the harder the wound would be to heal!
The pained cry just now was precisely when she was pulling out the arrow and couldn't help but cry out!
“Ouyang Gongzi, I’m fine. Don’t come in!” Qin Yun’s voice was very soft! The two outside listened very carefully!
Being rejected by Qin Yun, Ouyang Siqing felt a bit disappointed!
Since he couldn’t help, he went to the bonfire, added some firewood, and then drew his dagger to start cleaning the prey!
Seeing that Ouyang Siqing was being sensible!
Xie Jing’an also stepped forward, starting to pluck the feathers and skin the prey. Then he took the skinned and de-feathered prey to the river to wash it clean.
Ouyang Siqing glanced at Xie Jing’an with a hint of confusion!
He wondered in his heart: What’s gotten into the Second Prince today? He’s actually taken on dirty work, tasks like cleaning prey, which he normally disdains!
Despite his curiosity, he didn’t ask further!
Soon!
Xie Jing’an returned with the washed wild chicken and rabbit!
Ouyang Siqing had also set up the frame, and the two big men began roasting the prey.
For a while, neither of them spoke.
But their thoughts were focused on one thing!
They were both worried about Qin Yun!
In the carriage, Qin Yun pulled out the arrow, cleaned the wound, disinfected it, applied medicine, and then asked Xiao Ju to help bandage it.
At this moment!
Qin Yun suddenly thought of a serious issue!
She leaned close to Xiao Ju’s ear and asked softly, “When you found me, was anyone else present?”
Xiao Ju whispered, “Young Master, don’t worry. No one was there at the time! Even the Second Prince arrived only after your servant did!”
Hearing this, Qin Yun breathed a sigh of relief!
Thank goodness! Thank goodness!
After bandaging the wound, Qin Yun changed into a spare outer robe, and then, with Xiao Ju’s support, slowly got out of the carriage.
Seeing Qin Yun emerge from the carriage, Xie Jing’an dropped the prey and hurried to Qin Yun’s side!
He had decided that he had to admit his mistake. Otherwise, given Qin Yun’s personality, if she found out he was the one who shot her, she would definitely resent him!
“Qin Yun, does your wound still hurt?” Xie Jing’an was extremely careful, his voice a full octave lower than usual!
His gaze at Qin Yun was also exceptionally gentle!
Just as Qin Yun was about to say something, Xie Jing’an quickly added, “Qin Yun, this arrow wound was caused by this prince! This prince was shooting at prey and didn’t expect to hit you!”
“This prince is truly sorry. You can do as you please, whether to kill me or skin me!” Xie Jing’an lowered his head in shame, looking like a child who had made a mistake.
Qin Yun looked Xie Jing’an up and down!
“You shot me? Were you present at the time?” Qin Yun’s mind was filled with questions. Xiao Ju had said Xie Jing’an arrived later than her. What was going on?
Xie Jing’an had already prepared a response to Qin Yun’s question.
“This prince only knew he had shot you when he saw the arrow!”
Fearing that Qin Yun might not believe him, Xie Jing’an turned and retrieved his distinctive arrows.
“Look, my arrows all have a V-shaped mark. To prevent large prey from escaping, this prince smeared the arrowhead with a soporific powder!” Xie Jing’an cautiously handed the quiver to Qin Yun for examination.
Qin Yun casually drew out an arrow to inspect it, then had Xiao Ju bring out the previous arrow for comparison.
Indeed, the two were identical!
She was indeed angry, but seeing Xie Jing’an proactively admit his mistake and display such a sincere attitude, she couldn't bring herself to pursue the matter further.
“Alright, I’m fine now. Second Prince, you don’t need to blame yourself!” Qin Yun returned the arrow to Xie Jing’an and then went to the bonfire to warm herself.
Perhaps due to her injury, she felt a bit cold now.
Seeing Qin Yun curled up, Xie Jing’an hurriedly took off his outer robe and draped it over Qin Yun.
Qin Yun was startled by Xie Jing’an’s sudden action. “Second Prince, what are you doing?”
Xie Jing’an smiled sheepishly. “I caused your injury, so this prince should take responsibility. If you’re cold, wear this robe for now!”
Qin Yun looked at Xie Jing’an with a hint of confusion!
His behavior towards her, though his injury was the cause, was too gentle.
“Second Prince, you should wear it. If you catch a cold, it will be my fault!”
Just as Qin Yun was about to take off the robe, Xie Jing’an stopped her. “This prince has tough skin and isn’t afraid of the cold, but you…!”
“But you are injured and cannot be cold!” Xie Jing’an finished speaking and lowered his head.
Upon meeting Qin Yun’s gaze just now, the tips of his ears had turned red again.
“I’ll go roast the prey. You rest first!” Xie Jing’an went to Ouyang Siqing’s side and began enthusiastically roasting the fresh rabbit meat.
Ouyang Siqing had witnessed Xie Jing’an’s concern for Qin Yun firsthand.
For some reason, he found such a scene glaring.
He truly wished he could step forward, pull off Xie Jing’an’s outer robe, and then place his own outer robe on Qin Yun.
But his reason told him not to be so impulsive.
Ouyang Siqing stood up and sat beside Qin Yun, asking softly, “Does the wound still hurt?”
Qin Yun smiled. “It’s much better now, just a small injury. It’ll heal in a few days!”
“Here’s a freshly roasted chicken wing. Try it!” Ouyang Siqing offered the first roasted chicken wing to Qin Yun.
Qin Yun didn't stand on ceremony! She was indeed a bit hungry!
She took the roasted chicken wing from Ouyang Siqing’s hand and began to eat it.
Seeing Qin Yun eating with relish, Ouyang Siqing watched with great happiness from the side.
This scene was incredibly awkward for Xie Jing’an.
He glanced at the rabbit meat in his hand, which seemed almost cooked.
Xie Jing’an hurriedly flipped the rabbit meat, and soon it was cooked.
Happily taking the roasted rabbit meat, he approached Qin Yun and Ouyang Siqing.
He forcefully squeezed himself between Ouyang Siqing and Qin Yun, directly separating the two of them.
He snatched the half-eaten roasted chicken wing from Qin Yun’s hand. “What’s so good about chicken wings? They’re just bare bones with no meat. Come, eat rabbit meat. This prince specially roasted this rabbit leg for you. It’s much more flavorful than chicken wings!”
Xie Jing’an eagerly returned the half-eaten chicken wing to Ouyang Siqing and pried Qin Yun’s hand open, making her hold the rabbit meat he had roasted.
Qin Yun was somewhat bewildered!
What was wrong with this fellow today?
When someone shows unsolicited attention, it means there’s a hidden motive!