The protagonist committed numerous evil deeds.

Chapter 52 Jiangcheng 10 Let's look at him a little longer.

Just as Wen Li was feeling puzzled, a little girl wearing a mask ran up from behind.

"Madam, what brings you here?"

The woman clearly knew the girl; she must be her maid.

The woman, pulling at her maidservant, tried anxiously to explain: "Pretty child, your hair—"

"Alright, alright, I know. Just don't run around like that next time, or how am I supposed to explain it to Miss!"

The maid interrupted the woman, her tone somewhat unfriendly.

She pulled the woman behind her and apologized to Wen Li: "I'm sorry, miss, my wife has some mental issues. She likes to chase after pretty girls her age."

Wen Li explained, "It was your wife who found my hairband, and she followed me all the way just to return it to me. I should be the one thanking her."

The maid clearly hadn't expected Wen Li to say that, but seeing the sword in her hand and the Qiankun bag at her waist, she still tried to put on a smile and said, "Please don't be offended, Miss. I'll take my mistress back to the manor now."

Seeing her gently lead the woman away, Wen Li turned to leave, but after only a few steps, she heard the maid's curses.

"If you sneak out again, I'll teach you a lesson! Serving you is the worst thing that could ever happen to me."

Wen Li frowned, but when she turned around, the two had already disappeared from sight.

*

Upon entering the Zhao residence, they happened to see Xie Xiao leading the Second Master out for a walk.

"Wen Li, you're back."

Xie Xiao noticed that Wen Li's demeanor had become much gentler after going out. Previously, whenever Wen Li had a stern face, she exuded an aura that made Xie Xiao a little afraid of her. But after spending more time with her, he realized that while she might look a little mischievous, she was actually a good person.

"Ah."

Second Master excitedly stuck out his tongue and wagged his tail in front of Wen Li, who squatted down and patted his head.

"Why is Second Master here with you?"

"Oh, Second Master somehow ended up in Fourth Brother's yard today. Fourth Brother played with him all morning. Now that Fourth Brother has finished lunch and is taking a nap, he asked me to take Second Master out for a walk."

After spending so much time together, Second Master had long since accepted them, but besides Wen Mingzhu, there was also Zhao Sicheng.

Even Aunt Song and Second Master have started to get close to it, but it becomes extremely fierce whenever Wen Mingzhu and Zhao Sicheng approach it.

"We really need to go out for a walk; our second master has gained weight recently."

"Then I'll take it out first."

Xie Xiao really likes dogs, and now that Second Master is also willing to be close to him, he happily led Second Master away on the dog leash.

In the past, when accompanying his fourth brother on missions, things were always quick and decisive, never as leisurely as they were now. This gave Xie Xiao a slight feeling that his fourth brother was stalling for time. He also thought of how the Empress had always intended to matchmake his fourth brother and Wen Mingzhu.

Could it be that Fourth Brother has recently come to a realization and wants to cultivate a relationship with Miss Wen Mingzhu?

Although Xie Xiao felt that no one in this world was worthy of his fourth brother, he could clearly see that Wen Mingzhu had liked his fourth brother for so long and had made sacrifices for him.

Only Miss Wen is worthy of the position of Crown Princess.

"Wow wow wow!"

Second Master walked forward excitedly, while Xie Xiao called out, "Second Master, slow down, or you'll bump into someone."

Wen Li took out the medicine pack she had just bought from her spatial storage, and after thinking for a moment, she also took out some pills from her spatial storage.

She carried the medicine bag to Shen Yingsi's courtyard, and just as she reached the entrance, she saw Wen Mingzhu carrying a fruit platter.

Wen Mingzhu also saw Wen Li. She glanced at Wen Li and asked, "What are you doing here?"

Wen Li laughed and replied, "None of your business."

"Wen Li, don't waste your time. Fourth Brother is taking a nap right now and has set up a barrier; you can't get in—"

Before Wen Mingzhu could finish speaking, Wen Li had already stepped inside.

"how come?"

Wen Mingzhu pounded on the gate, but there was clearly a barrier around it! Why did she get in?

Seeing Wen Mingzhu's fragile and helpless appearance, Wen Li suddenly realized that this person, whom she had hated and envied since childhood, was actually a pitiful person.

“Wen Mingzhu, let me give you some advice. Your mother is no good. Listening to everything she says will ruin you. But if you really agree with her theory that women are appendages of men, then never mind what I said.”

After saying that, Wen Li left, but as expected, she heard Wen Mingzhu cursing.

"Wen Li, what right do you have to mention my mother, you nemesis! And what gives you the right to look down on me!"

Wen Mingzhu clenched her fists, trembling slightly. She clearly had the upper hand, and everyone disliked Wen Li.

Wen Li should live like an ant, hiding in the shadows and looking up at him, instead of being so arrogant and ostentatious every time she appears!

Before Wen Li could even knock, the door opened by itself.

Shen Yingsi wasn't wearing a mask, and his face was deathly pale.

"What's wrong, Shen Yingsi?"

"I……"

Shen Yingsi looked at Wen Li's beautiful eyes, which were full of worry, and a hint of smugness flashed in his eyes.

Look at him a little longer, even if it's with disgust, pity, or guilt.

Wen Li tilted her head back, trying to hear what he was saying, but the next second Shen Yingsi leaned heavily on her shoulder.

Wen Li panicked: "Shen Yingsi! Shen Xianzhi! What's wrong with you?"

Wen Li hesitated for a moment, but still chose to hug him. However, he was much taller than her, and from behind, it looked as if she was being embraced.

After calling him for a while without getting a response, Wen Li thought of helping him to the bed. But suddenly, Wen Li felt a tingling sensation in her ear, which spread throughout her body.

Shen Yingsi rested his head on her shoulder, tilted it slightly, and said, "Ali, it hurts."

Wen Li felt an itch on her neck and asked uncomfortably, "Is it because of that demonic poison?"

"Ah."

Wen Li felt a tightness in her chest, a dull, heavy feeling, and her cheeks inexplicably flushed.

"Be careful, let me help you across."

Wen Li carefully helped Shen Yingsi to sit down.

Once she sat down, Wen Li realized that Shen Yingsi was wearing his undergarments.

The collar was neatly arranged, but traces of blood could be faintly seen through it.

"let me see."

As Wen Li spoke, she reached out to pull down Shen Yingsi's collar, but as soon as her hand touched it, a pair of slender hands stopped her.

"Don't look, it will scare you."

Wen Li looked up and met his eyes. His eyes were red and clear, glistening with tears, making one feel sorry for her.

"It's okay, I even bought you medicine today. Just bear with it, I'll apply the medicine for you."

The hand that had been tightly gripping Wen Li slowly lowered, then tightened its grip on the hem of her clothes.

Wen Li gently lifted the corner of Shen Yingsi's clothes, and what she saw was a blood-red mess, with a few scales mixed in with the muddy, rotten flesh.

"The first day of the lunar month has long passed, so why is this demonic poison still acting up?"

Wen Li's voice trembled slightly, and her eyes were a little red. She opened the medicine packet and carefully applied the medicine to him.

Her movements were very gentle and slow, as if she were afraid of hurting him.

Shen Yingsi was actually in a lot of pain, but he was used to pain, so what he felt more was itchiness.

After applying the medicine, Wen Li tied his clothes and looked up after a while.

"I'm sorry, Shen Yingsi."

Wen Li's bright and beautiful eyes were glistening with tears. The person who usually seemed stubborn and arrogant appeared incredibly vulnerable at this moment.

Shen Yingsi felt a pang of sympathy, but he was far more despicable than he had imagined.

Aside from feeling sorry for him, I was even more excited, an excitement that emanated from my very bones.

She's crying for him!