373: Ideals (3 more)
Yuanbao came out.
He saw Jiang Hongyan slowly approaching. She had changed her clothes and washed the blood off her face. Her hair was clean and neat, supported by two maids.
But…
What a beauty.
Yuanbao pursed his lips.
Such a delicate and outstanding beauty.
Gratitude for saving one’s life, offering oneself in return…
You must understand that the Great General is no ordinary man-he holds a Marquis title in his family and is somewhat related to the Empress Dowager.
Miss Jiang, upon meeting Li Hengyi, could shamelessly call him cousin. Should the position of the princess consort be discussed, this Miss truly has the credentials.
Upon seeing Yuanbao, Jiang Hongyan hesitated slightly, then after a moment softly said, “Are you a royal guard by His Highness’s side?”
“The lowly Yuanbao, at your service, Miss Jiang. Please return, my lord has already retired to rest, and moreover you are also injured. The matter of expressing your gratitude can wait for another day!” Yuanbao spoke firmly.
He clearly understood that Jiang Hongyan’s rapid recovery was due to the effect of the medicine pill.
Therefore, the real life-saving benefactor ought to be Xie Zhinuan.
“…”
Jiang Hongyan hesitated for a moment.
After a while, she finally said, “Alright, once I’m healed, please tell His Highness I came to visit!”
“Certainly!”
Yuanbao promptly agreed.
Jiang Hongyan left with the help of her maids.
For a martial artist, changes in the body can be quite obvious and can be sensed very quickly.
That palm strike, she could feel her heart meridian completely shattered, her life hanging by a thread.
Just like her father, who, according to Vice Commander Zhao, had been poisoned and lies unconscious, his life also hanging by a thread. However, His Highness brought Divine Medicine, after consuming it, her father had shown signs of improvement, still unconscious due to his extreme weakness.
But what about her…
She could clearly feel her internal organs being healed, especially at her Dantian, where she could feel an abundance of Inner Strength.
Otherwise, she would not have been able to stand up.
“…”
Did Yuanbao not wish for her to see His Highness, or was His Highness truly resting?
After thinking for a while, Jiang Hongyan decided not to dwell on it.
After all, she came only to express thanks, without any other intentions. The position of princess consort never crossed her mind; her ambition didn’t lie within the inner residence but on the battlefields of the Frontier.
The inner residence was a matter for her sisters.
Back in her room, Jiang Hongyan dismissed everyone, sat cross-legged, and began to meditate, guiding her Inner Strength through her body in a cycle. When she opened her eyes again, they shone brightly.
Her Inner Strength had increased by a great deal.
This was something she had never dared to dream of before.
Why had this happened?
“Father!”
Jiang Hongyan quickly dressed and as she stepped down from the bed, she felt significantly less pain, even as if she had an endless supply of energy.
As she opened the door, a maid hurried over, “Miss Jiang, the Great General has awakened!”
“Really?” Jiang Hongyan asked joyfully.
“Mhm, not only has he awakened, but the Great General also said he was hungry and ate a large bowl of porridge. Knowing that you came to the Frontier, the Great General said to let you rest well and visit him tomorrow!”
Jiang Hongyan shook her head, “No, I must see my father first!”
Throughout her journey from the bustling capital to the desolate Frontier, she hoped that one day the Frontier would be as prosperous as the capital city. If not as flourishing, then at least not so desolate and pervaded with poverty!
And thinking of those guards who had fallen to the assassins’ blades, Jiang Hongyan’s eyes reddened slightly, “I must see my father!”
At this moment, she had to see her father.
She marched towards the Great General’s residence.
From afar, she could hear her father’s angry scolding, “That traitor, I suspected it was him. Hmph, once I recover, I will make sure to repay in kind!”
Chapter 375