Chapter 144: Chapter 86: Unsure if the Villain Is Xing Yuan?

Xing Yuan was momentarily stunned, his gaze falling on the woman in front of him. Her body was thin, her clothes were tattered, but being close to her, one could feel the delicacy of her skin.

Recalling her fearless eyes, he thought to himself, “She truly is a pitiful little creature, no wonder she’s not even afraid of death.”

Her husband cares about another woman so much that she’s lost the will to live—how utterly foolish!

“Step back, or I really will kill her! At worst, we’ll die together.”

Xing Yuan’s voice was sharp and vicious, and with a sudden movement of the dagger in his hand, a droplet of blood appeared on Ning Zhen’s neck, making her involuntarily let out a muffled grunt from the pain.

Shen Ruoxi, Jun Moling, and Xiao Chengyi were all taken aback and hastily retreated a few steps.

Xing Yuan took the opportunity to shove Ning Zhen forward forcefully, swiftly retreating himself, his figure flashing as he flew away.

“Little pity, I will find you,” Xing Yuan’s voice came from afar.

Pushed into dizziness, Ning Zhen heard the words, and her chest filled with rage, “You’re the little pity, your whole family’s little pity. I curse you to be impotent for your whole life… TMD.”

This last curse made Shen Ruoxi freeze on the spot. Was this the Ning Zhen she knew?

Seeing Xing Yuan escape, Jun Moling immediately wanted to leap into pursuit.

The night was as dark as ink, with unknown dangers lurking ahead.

Shen Ruoxi, anxious, shouted loudly, “Prince, do not pursue a cornered enemy, come back.”

Jun Moling’s figure paused for a moment, and he saw Thunder hover in the sky, diving down as if wanting to chase as well.

“Thunder, come back,” Shen Ruoxi hastily whistled.

Thunder, raised by her since young, had long lost its wild instincts and had little attack power. The person opposing them was clearly highly skilled in martial arts; she couldn’t let Thunder suffer.

Hearing the whistle, Thunder reluctantly flew back to Shen Ruoxi’s hand, where it was held tightly in her arms.

The three turned their gaze to Ning Zhen, who lay collapsed to one side, and just as they were about to approach, Ning Zhen loudly commanded, “Stop, Shen Ruoxi, can you lend me your coat?”

Shen Ruoxi hesitated for a moment, then replied, “Alright.”

“You all stay away, just throw it over,” Ning Zhen’s voice was filled with determination.

As Shen Ruoxi was just about to take off her coat, Xiao Chengyi hurriedly said, “Zhen’er, don’t be afraid, I have a coat, no need to trouble Military Doctor Shen, I’ll come over.”

Ning Zhen shouted sharply, “Xiao Chengyi, don’t come over! If you do, I’ll bite my tongue and kill myself. I’ve been violated, I’ll divorce you so as not to disgrace your general’s title.”

Jun Moling raised an eyebrow, thinking to himself, this Ning Zhen is really brave.

After such an incident, she was completely unreserved, not worrying at all about others finding out.

Such private matters, are they something to be casually broadcasted?

Couldn’t she speak to Xiao Chengyi privately?

Now that she’d heard it, it just felt unbearably awkward.

Shen Ruoxi lightly pressed her lips together, finding herself at a loss for words about the matter.

Although Ning Zhen seemed to suffer on her behalf, she wasn’t afraid of that Three-day Drunk; if she were poisoned, the villain wouldn’t escape, and she’d find out their identity too.

Though she had a suspicion in her heart, perhaps it was Xing Yuan, it was just a guess for now.

“Zhen’er, you…” Xiao Chengyi looked more dumbfounded than ever, completely at a loss.

“I’ll go,” Shen Ruoxi said to Xiao Chengyi.

At this moment, Xiao Chengyi was still in a daze, unable to accept the reality of Ning Zhen being violated.

As Shen Ruoxi slowly approached, Ning Zhen didn’t want her to see herself in such a pathetic state and shouted again, “Shen Ruoxi, don’t come over.”

“Ning Zhen, with what you just said, the grievances between us are settled.

As a healer, it’s my duty to save lives and help the injured, and I have no habit of spreading others’ personal matters; you need not fear me,” Shen Ruoxi spoke in a firm and gentle voice.

Ning Zhen, who had always been proud, considering herself unique, advanced in thought, and above others, finally lowered her proud head and sincerely said, “Thank you.”

Ning Zhen’s injuries were indeed severe; the wound on her arm had festered, and her body showed signs of fever.

More serious was her abdomen, extremely injured since the miscarriage hadn’t had time to heal.

“Take this Little Spirit Pill first, I’ll quickly wrap your arm, and have them prepare medicine when we return. It’ll be fine; put on the clothes,” Shen Ruoxi said as she handed over the pill.

“Thank you!” Ning Zhen’s voice was weak yet full of gratitude.

Moments ago, she’d been holding herself up with sheer willpower; once her mind relaxed, exhaustion and pain flooded over her like a tide, leaving her vision swirling in darkness.

By the time Shen Ruoxi helped her up, Ning Zhen finally couldn’t hold on and fell forward, thankfully caught just in time by Xiao Chengyi.

Shen Ruoxi sighed softly, “Xiao Chengyi, she is very injured. If you can wholeheartedly live with her, I might still have some respect for you.

Hereafter, care for her well. This matter is known only to the three of us and won’t be spread.

She is the victim, the most innocent in all of this. If you are a man with responsibility, treat her well and don’t provoke further trouble.”

Xiao Chengyi’s mouth curved into a mocking smile, “We are husband and wife, yet you are so heartless. Marrying Zhen’er was indeed a mistake, but what man doesn’t have several wives and concubines? I swear only to have you two in my life, is that not enough?

When others take concubines, must it always lead to divorce? Frankly, you never really cared about me!”

This same rhetoric again, Shen Ruoxi had grown sick of hearing it. What nerve did he have to accuse her?

Shen Ruoxi laughed in exasperation, slowly lifting her hands, “Look at my hands!”

Xiao Chengyi was left frozen.

Shen Ruoxi gave a self-mocking smile, “These hands of mine were meant to wield a sword. Do you know how much courage it takes to put down the sword and go to the back yard to wash hands and cook?

You could ask your mother whether I was a qualified daughter-in-law to the Xiao family. I never troubled your grandmother or mother with anything; I resolved every family issue. And yet you say I don’t care about you?

Without you, Xiao Chengyi, what connection would I have with them? Your baseless accusations are truly laughable.

Not to boast, but many sought to marry me back then. Why did my mother betroth me to you? Because you promised her you would treat me well, never take concubines.

I haven’t even shared a chamber with you, and you brought a concubine—oh no, a co-wife home. And you still think I don’t care about you? So let me ask you, did you ever truly care about me?

In my marriage with you, I’ve been honest and accountable to heaven, earth, and all humanity. So now, my departure comes without regret. Search your own conscience, whose fault is it?”

Xiao Chengyi was red with embarrassment, a mix of shame and remorse swirling inside, “Ruoxi, I know I was wrong, I’ve been trying to make amends. Can’t you give me another chance? I swear to treat you well.”

Shen Ruoxi coldly retorted, “Spilled water can’t be retrieved. When I loved you, Shen Ruoxi did everything. Now that the love is gone, how could I turn back? To turn back and face mutual resentment? I feel nothing for you now, so don’t speak nonsense.”

The declaration of not loving him anymore made Xiao Chengyi’s figure sway, almost losing his footing.

Jun Moling, standing aside where it was inconvenient to approach, coolly remarked, “Xiao Chengyi, I’m not interfering because I hoped Ruoxi could clarify things with you. No one waits eternally in place.

Don’t use ’all men have many wives and concubines’ as an excuse. If I, Jun Moling, married Shen Ruoxi, I would certainly not take concubines. Also, saying such things in front of the seriously injured Military Guard Ning, do you think it’s appropriate?”

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