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In total, eight poisonous insects. Shen Chuwei’s skin crawled at the sight of them; these were the insects that incessantly fed on Xiao Jinyan’s flesh and blood, preventing his wounds from healing.

At this moment, Lin Xian’s face was somewhat pale from the pain. As the poisonous insects crawled out of the flesh, it seemed as if he was being pricked by needles. With every insect that emerged, he had to endure such intense pain.

He clenched his teeth without uttering a sound.

Shen Chuwei noticed Xiao Jinyan sweating profusely from the pain, and her heart ached unbearably. She took out a handkerchief and gently wiped the sweat from his forehead.

"It will be over soon, just a little longer."

The tone that coddled like one would a child left Lin Xian caught between laughter and tears.

Ouyang Jingyuan secured the bamboo tube and said, "All the poisonous insects have crawled out now."

Shen Chuwei sincerely expressed her gratitude, "Thank you."

But Ouyang Jingyuan responded, "You’re welcome. Being able to help you is my honor."

Shen Chuwei took out antiseptic liquid to disinfect the wound, then sprinkled on some medicinal powder, and re-bandaged it.

After taking care of it, Shen Chuwei heaved a long sigh of relief. The concern that had plagued her was temporarily alleviated. She could finally have a good night’s sleep tonight.

Ouyang Jingyuan grabbed Shen Chuwei’s hand, pulling her closer, and looked at her with eyes full of hope, "Are you really from Daxia and not Nanzhao Country?"

Shen Chuwei asked in confusion, "Why do you ask that?"

Ouyang Jingyuan pointed to the man in the wheelchair, who bore a striking resemblance to Xiao Jinyan, and asked, "Who is he, really?"

"He is Xiao Jinyan. But here," Shen Chuwei glanced at Xiao Jinyan and pointed at her own head to indicate, "he doesn’t remember he’s Xiao Jinyan; he thinks he’s Lin Xian."

Seeing Shen Chuwei’s gesture, Lin Xian’s face darkened, knowing she was talking about him. Without asking, he knew she was revealing too much to a man. She might as well be sold.

Ouyang Jingyuan had long known that Feng Wuxian and Xiao Jinyan had a close relationship. Suddenly, gripping her hand with some excitement, he asked, "If he’s Xiao Jinyan, then who are you? What’s your real name? Are you Feng Wuyou?"

Shen Chuwei was first taken aback, then realized an important problem, "You know I’m a woman?"

Ouyang Jingyuan touched his nose in embarrassment, "Um, you have pierced ears. I noticed when you were giving me acupuncture."

"..." Shen Chuwei: "Is that how you found out?"

Actually, being discovered as a woman didn’t bother Shen Chuwei much. She was more concerned about the fact that her disguise was so easily seen through. Was her disguise technique really that weak?

Ouyang Jingyuan persisted, "So, are you Feng Wuyou?"

Shen Chuwei shook her head, "No, my real name is Shen Chuwei, born in Daxia."

Upon hearing this, Ouyang Jingyuan was somewhat incredulous, then felt a sense of loss mixed with resignation.

"But you really do resemble her somewhat. I noticed the first time I saw you."

"As for Feng Wuyou, indeed she and I look somewhat alike, but I am not her." Shen Chuwei suddenly thought of something, and looked at him curiously, "Who exactly is Feng Wuyou?"

Lin Xian recovered a bit by now and watched the two of them chatting continuously; he vaguely heard some of the conversation. His eyebrows furrowed tightly, and his face became ominously dark.

"I’m tired."

Upon hearing this, Shen Chuwei looked up and saw his pale face. The exhaustion from expelling the insects made his eyes seem weak, and she began to feel remorseful again.

She turned her gaze back to Ouyang Jingyuan, "Thank you for helping me. I have another favor to ask of you."

Ouyang Jingyuan asked, "What is it?"

"Keep tonight’s events and our conversation a secret, will you? I will definitely cure you and try to let you live a bit longer," Shen Chuwei said, almost ready to raise her hand to swear an oath to show her commitment.

Lin Xian: "..."

Ouyang Jingyuan raised his hand to swear, his gaze sincere, "Don’t worry, I won’t tell a second person."

Shen Chuwei knew her judgment wasn’t wrong, her eyes smiling, "I’ll bring you something tasty tomorrow."

After saying that, she began to push Xiao Jinyan out, closing the door behind them as they left.

Ouyang Jingyuan looked at the closed door, suddenly feeling a bit hollow inside. He is Xiao Jinyan, so why isn’t she Feng Wuyou? They looked so alike!

Once outside, Lin Xian had a stern face and didn’t say a word.

But Shen Chuwei was quite happy, "After the insect removal, your wounds should fully heal within four days, and then you should be able to walk. Are you happy about that?"

Lin Xian listened to her cheerful tone, but his face did not show a smile because of her words; instead, it grew even more somber.

Noticing that he was ignoring her, Shen Chuwei’s delicate face was filled with confusion. Had she said something wrong again?

After returning to the guest room, Shen Chuwei pushed him to the bedside, bent down to look at his face, and noticed that it was stern. She reached out and pinched the hand resting on the armrest.

"Husband, what’s wrong? Does your chest still hurt?"

Lin Xian lifted his head and saw her looking worriedly at him. He remembered how she had been laughing and talking with Ouyang Jingyuan earlier, and his face abruptly darkened again.

"What were you and Ouyang Jingyuan talking about?" Their voices weren’t loud during the conversation, and he had only caught bits and pieces, so he was quite curious.

Shen Chuwei didn’t intend to hide anything and succinctly repeated the content of their conversation.

"He knows you. When he was in Nanzhao Country, he said I looked like someone. He must have mistaken me. But you definitely know each other, you just don’t remember."

Whether Lin Xian knew or not, he intended to go to Nanzhao Country once his legs healed, for only then could he unravel some mysteries.

"Are you talking about Xiao Jinyan? Didn’t you say you were from Daxia? What did you do before in Nanzhao Country?"

"You were a hostage in Nanzhao Country for eight years, and now you are the Crown Prince of Daxia. And me, I am the Crown Princess, your wedded wife."

Who would have thought that she, a person who just wanted to live comfortably without any responsibilities, would end up in the position of Crown Princess?

And who could have imagined that, without contention or strife, she would gain all of Xiao Jinyan’s affection, and moreover, that Xiao Jinyan would have no other woman but her.

They also had two smart and adorable babies.

After being away from the palace for so long, she truly missed the two children dearly.

Lin Xian was shocked for a long time at her words.