Ex-Wife is a Big Villainess
Chapter 734 - 362: Even Steven_3

Chapter 734: Chapter 362: Even Steven_3

However, that glance from Xiao Lingqiu truly startled him.

It carried an air of authority often associated with those in high positions.

Xiao Lingqiu’s expression softened slightly. She adjusted the man’s posture, tied a piece of skirt fabric around his chest to secure it, and said coldly: "Don’t let Princess Miaomiao know."

"Don’t worry, I won’t say anything."

Jiang Shouzhong thought to himself, "I’m not an idiot. How could I possibly talk about something like this?"

Xiao Lingqiu tidied the wrapping, placed it beside Jiang Shouzhong, washed the blood off her hands, and knelt sideways on a stone platform, staring vacantly at the river water.

Loose strands of hair dangled messily at her temples, obscuring most of her face, making her expression unreadable.

Her water-soaked dress clung to her figure as she sat sideways, revealing the contours of her full, shapely legs beneath the draped fabric.

Moreover, the torn skirt, now used for bandaging, failed to conceal her jade-like slender calves, nor could it hide the red-tinged, delicate beauty of her toes.

This scene, unintended, was radiantly alluring.

Jiang Shouzhong coughed lightly and turned his head to scan the surroundings.

Before long, Jiang Shouzhong noticed a nearby cave entrance, where some river water trickled gently through the passage.

To his excitement, faint rays of light filtered through cracks in the cave wall, indicating this passage might lead outside.

Jiang Shouzhong pointed at the cave entrance and struggled to his feet, bending slightly: "Come on, let’s get out of here first."

"No need, I can walk now."

Xiao Lingqiu stood up and led the way toward the cave entrance.

Jiang Shouzhong paused. Seeing that she was indeed able to walk steadily, he felt an inexplicable twinge of disappointment.

Jiang Shouzhong tied the bundle to his waist and followed her.

But the severity of his injury quickly became apparent—after walking just a few steps, he was gasping for breath, his legs trembling with weakness.

Jiang Shouzhong had no choice but to support himself against the cave wall, moving slowly.

Suddenly, Xiao Lingqiu, who was walking ahead, turned back and took hold of his arm to support him.

"No need, I can manage on my own if I take it slow."

Feeling the alarming strength of her grip on his arm, Jiang Shouzhong, worried he might embarrass himself, quickly reassured her.

Realizing their current arrangement was still impractical, Xiao Lingqiu thought for a moment. Then she unexpectedly stood in front of Jiang Shouzhong, swept her long hair to her chest, and bent down: "I’ll carry you."

"Huh?"

Jiang Shouzhong was dumbfounded. "Are you sure?"

"Hurry up!"

The woman urged impatiently.

Carefully, Jiang Shouzhong climbed onto her soft, slender back. Already bare-chested, he could distinctly feel the smooth texture of her skin through the damp fabric of her dress.

Xiao Lingqiu gritted her silver teeth and, with great effort, carried the man toward the cave entrance.

She suddenly felt the situation surreal.

The Empress Dowager of an entire nation, someone of unparalleled prestige, was now carrying a man on her back. If this were ever discovered by the citizens of Yanrong, it would undoubtedly cause an uproar.

Still, she did not feel aggrieved.

Only by doing this could she repay the man’s debt of gratitude.

Only by doing this could they finally balance the scales between them.

After about half an incense’s time, the light ahead gradually expanded.

Upon reaching the cave entrance, the sight before them left them utterly amazed—a sprawling, boundless desert unfolded before their eyes.

The golden dunes undulated endlessly, stretching to the horizon, forming a stark contrast to the damp, shadowy environment inside the cave—leaving Jiang Shouzhong and Xiao Lingqiu somewhat disoriented.

Could this be yet another part of the Immortal Realm?

"Tongqiu?"

Xiao Lingqiu noticed a stele in the distance.

Seeing the words inscribed upon it, her expression gradually turned strange. She told Jiang Shouzhong:

"It seems... we’ve arrived in Nanjin Country."

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