Reborn Divine Doctor: The Abandoned Girl's Legend
Chapter 163 - 33: The "Miss Feng" in the Hot Spring

Chapter 163: Chapter 33: The "Miss Feng" in the Hot Spring

Ye Lingyue’s heart leapt with fright, she cursed her luck endlessly. The hot springs were small, at most accommodating three or four people together. To avoid being discovered by that person, she hurriedly curled her body into a ball, hiding at the very bottom of the hot spring.

An additional shadow appeared in the water, someone slowly stepped into the deep center of the hot spring.

When she saw the body of a man emerge not far away, Ye Lingyue could not help swallowing a mouthful of water. Fortunately, the mist from the hot spring was thick enough that, for a short while, it wouldn’t reveal that there was another person hiding in the spring.

Ye Lingyue had already been holding her breath underwater for about a minute, the air in her lungs growing increasingly scarce, and that man who had just entered the hot spring had not the slightest intention of leaving.

After stepping into the water, he removed his clothing, leaving only a towel around his waist.

The hot spring was not large, and Ye Lingyue tried her best not to touch the man.

But in the sulfur-infused water, which contained sulfur from soaking for too long, Ye Lingyue felt her nose and eyes begin to itch.

She could not bear it any longer and burst out from underneath the water’s surface.

As she inhaled fresh air, a piercing blade light flashed by her ear, and a knife was placed before Ye Lingyue’s neck, the knife was too quick.

"Who’s there!" A stern voice shouted along with the sweep of the knife’s edge.

Ye Lingyue did not even have a chance to fight back.

The person making the move was also an expert from the Reincarnation Realm.

A chill went down Ye Lingyue’s spine. Could it be Hong Fang?

"Sword Slave, halt." It was not until she heard a somewhat familiar voice by her ear that Ye Lingyue saw the man sitting across from her.

Through the steam, the man’s body was like carved white jade, with firm muscles, graceful lines, and that face, which would captivate the soul at a single glance.

Looking at the beauty opposite her, who had only a towel covering his waist, Ye Lingyue’s nose began to itch in waves. She never would have imagined that she would encounter Feng Xun in such a situation.

Feng Xun was also shockingly surprised, staring at the person who had just emerged from the hot spring.

Wet hair, wet eyes; due to being submerged in water, Ye Lingyue’s full body curves were outlined exceptionally beautifully.

Water cascaded from her smooth forehead; her full lips were like cherries dipped in water, looking sweet and tempting.

The moment Feng Xun saw Ye Lingyue, his eyes contained surprise, unanticipated joy, and a flicker of tenderness.

If it were a dream, he would rather never awake.

How many days since leaving Li City, that was how many days he missed her.

Feng Xun never knew there was anything more torturous than Cold Syndrome in the world, and that was missing the person in front of him, day and night.

"Feng Xun, why are you in the Hot Spring Palace?" Not caring about the cold knife pressed to her neck, Ye Lingyue blinked in disbelief.

"I’m healing in the Hot Spring Palace, but you..." Feng Xun suddenly realized something, angled his body to shield her from the sight of his bodyguard, Sword Slave.

"Sword Slave, step back. This lady is my good friend, Miss Ling Yue."

Ye Lingyue was soaking wet, her curves fully exposed; he was not willing to allow others to see her in this splendid state.

Her beauty was something he was unwilling to share with anyone, not even by a fraction.

Miss Ling Yue?

Sword Slave, as Prince Feng’s personal guard, had become very familiar with this name since his return to Xia Capital half a month ago.

Housekeeper Mu often mentioned this name.

"My lord, people are approaching; there are probably about a dozen of them."

Before Ye Lingyue and Feng Xun could clarify the full story, Sword Slave heard a series of extremely faint footsteps, someone was moving in their direction.

"Feng Xun, those people are here to capture me, I can’t be found." Ye Lingyue knew those must be Hong Fang’s men on her trail.

At this moment, it was too late for her to dodge.

After a while, Hong Fang really did come over with several guards.

They had already searched the entire palace and most of the hot springs, but found no trace of the assassin. Only this area of the hot springs had not been searched earlier because the guards said it was used by Prince Beiqing for recuperation and they dared not search recklessly.

Upon hearing this, Hong Fang came back, ready to search around.

Little did he know, as he approached the hot springs, he saw a Sword Slave standing at the edge of the spring, holding a large sword.

Not far behind the Sword Slave, in the hot spring, Prince Beiqing was resting with his eyes closed.

However, there was also a maid with the prince.

At that moment, the maid was wiping the prince’s body.

"Hong Fang of Daxia bows to Prince Beiqing," Hong Fang had seen the prince several times before.

He remembered that the prince was greatly favored by Emperor Beiqing, and even Emperor Xia was very flattering to him.

This Hot Spring Palace had not been completed long before Emperor Xia invited Prince Beiqing to live here for his health retreat.

Even at last night’s Ghost Festival banquet, Prince Beiqing excused himself due to illness and did not attend.

When Prince Beiqing heard Hong Fang’s voice, he slightly raised his head.

"So it’s Lord Grand Protector, I wonder what brings the Grand Protector to the Hot Spring Palace so early in the morning."

"Your Highness, last night a female assassin attempted to assassinate the Crown Prince. Fortunately, I was present at the time and injured her. I chased her to the Hot Spring Palace, where she disappeared after entering."

Hong Fang was observant, noticing a row of suspicious footprints beside the hot spring.

Assassinate the Crown Prince?

Sword Slave became alert.

Was she injured?

Feng Xun’s eyebrows furrowed, and his gaze fell on Ye Lingyue.

Beside him, Ye Lingyue, disguised as a maid, also held her breath, her hands pausing.

"If that’s the case, why isn’t the Grand Protector searching for the assassin instead of standing here?" Feng Xun’s tone held an inexplicable anger.

"I have already searched most of the palace and found no one. Only this area has not been checked. I suspect the female assassin is hiding nearby." Hong Fang’s gaze lingered in the misty vapor, looking at the "maid" beside Prince Beiqing.

Hong Fang had keen eyesight and never forgot a face.

Despite the difference in clothes, the figure of the maid beside the prince looked very similar to the female assassin he had seen earlier, which aroused his suspicions.

Furthermore, it was said that Prince Beiqing was not fond of the company of women. So why was there a maid beside him today? This made the suspicious Hong Fang feel that something was off.

Damn Hong Fang, always lingering like a restless ghost.

Ye Lingyue clenched her teeth.

But at this moment, Feng Xun suddenly raised his hand and pulled her into his embrace.

Ye Lingyue had only removed her night clothes due to the urgent situation and was only wearing her undergarments. When Feng Xun suddenly pulled her into his embrace, she was startled.

Above her, Feng Xun shook his head slightly, signaling her not to be nervous.

Their bodies were pressed tightly together, and Ye Lingyue could even feel Feng Xun’s rapidly beating heart.

"Does Lord Hong mean to search the bath?" Feng Xun, holding Ye Lingyue, watched as the Sword Slave hurriedly brought clothes to cover Feng Xun and Ye Lingyue.

After ensuring that the person in his arms was well covered, Feng Xun casually tied his wet hair to the side.

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