People in the courtyard emerged from the houses.
Zhen Xu and Yun Yueyin, presumably having just finished their intimate entanglement, also rushed out with slightly disheveled hair.
Princess Ningde and Zhen Lin, upon seeing Yun Shu after exiting their room, approached her.
Together, they looked in the direction of the sound.
"Something must have happened, shall we go see?" Princess Ningde asked Yun Shu and Zhen Lin.
"That would be good, let's go take a look," Zhen Lin replied.
Yun Shu also nodded.
The three of them looked directly towards the source of the sound.
Completely ignored, Zhen Xu and Yun Yueyin's expressions were not good. Were they completely disregarded? Didn't anyone even ask them?
Zhen Xu gritted his teeth and said, "Let's go see."
"Okay," Yun Yueyin replied softly.
Yun Yueyin knew she had come out a bit flustered, her hair not quite in order, so she walked while quickly tidying her hair.
It was all Zhen Xu's fault. She was very dissatisfied with Zhen Xu, especially his lack of restraint, his tormenting her at all times, and then constantly mentioning children, which left her exhausted. She really should find an opportunity to make Zhen Xu unable to have children, so she would have no worries.
Zhen Xu was completely unaware of Yun Yueyin's inner thoughts.
Yun Yueyin's gaze fell on Yun Shu ahead.
The more she looked, the more alarmed and panicked she became. She didn't know why she feared a female doctor who appeared out of nowhere.
Soon.
People arrived from all directions, converging at the place where the screams had originated.
They saw a master and servant pair trembling, their faces pale.
The woman's beauty was marred by terror, clearly very frightened.
Someone inquired about the situation, asking why they were so panicked.
One of them stammered, "A snake! A venomous snake!"
"It's right there!"
"It almost bit us just now!"
"It's terrifying! That snake, that snake is a Xue Ling snake, we've seen it in books!"
Upon hearing Xue Ling snake, everyone's faces changed. Even if they hadn't seen a Xue Ling snake, they knew it was a highly venomous serpent!
To think such a venomous snake was here!
If bitten by a Xue Ling snake, one would truly die instantly, with no time to react. No wonder the master and servant were so terrified, screaming incessantly!
When Yun Yueyin heard the name Xue Ling snake, her legs trembled violently. She had been bitten by a Xue Ling snake before, and she knew the pain all too well!
"It's actually a Xue Ling snake. How could there be a Xue Ling snake here? Quickly! Where are the guards? Guards, go capture the Xue Ling snake, absolutely do not let it bite anyone," Yun Yueyin said urgently.
The others echoed her sentiments.
Only Yun Shu's gaze flickered upon hearing Xue Ling snake.
She scanned her surroundings. Xue Ling snakes typically wouldn't appear in populated areas. What reason could have brought one here?
Could it be...
"Xue Ling snake?" Zhen Lin frowned, looking warily at the surroundings.
"Could it be that someone deliberately released a Xue Ling snake here? Who knows how many there are," Princess Ningde narrowed her eyes and guessed in a low voice.
Zhen Xu also looked around defensively, protecting Yun Yueyin in his arms. "Zhenzhen, don't be afraid, I can protect you."
Yun Yueyin couldn't control her trembling.
She took a deep breath.
"Yes, with my husband here, I'm not afraid."
Despite her words, Yun Yueyin's face was devoid of color.
For a moment, everyone was gripped by fear.
A group of guards arrived upon hearing the commotion. Upon hearing everyone's words, they immediately began searching the surroundings, but they were extremely cautious.
Xue Ling snakes attacked with incredible speed; one could easily be bitten without paying attention.
There were almost no known antidotes for the venom of a Xue Ling snake.
Therefore, everyone felt as if a string was pulling them, making them afraid to let down their guard.
They all feared provoking the Xue Ling snake and meeting their end.
No one dared to breathe loudly.
Someone whispered, "How many Xue Ling snakes are there here? Who released them? Are they trying to use them to murder people!"
Upon closer consideration, it became even more chilling.
A killing intent seemed to surge towards them.
The dignitaries of the capital were almost all present.
Yun Shu looked at everyone's nervous expressions, and a strange feeling surfaced in her heart. Could that Xue Ling snake belong to Xiao Jing?
No one could capture a large number of Xue Ling snakes and bring them here. Someone capable of doing so could easily kill people, there would be no need for such a roundabout method.
"Miss Ning, don't be afraid," Zhen Lin whispered to Yun Shu, subtly moving to protect her.
Princess Ningde saw this and felt a pang of jealousy towards Ning Ruan, but she merely smiled inwardly. Perhaps this was an opportunity for Ning Ruan to see her brother's intentions.
Yun Shu softly said to Zhen Lin, "Xue Ling snakes are not that terrifying."
Both Zhen Lin and Princess Ningde looked at Yun Shu with surprise. She said Xue Ling snakes were not that terrifying?
It was then they noticed Yun Shu's expression.
They realized her face showed no tension, her beautiful eyes were filled with calm composure.
This was a stark contrast to the nervousness and fear of everyone else.
Zhen Lin and Princess Ningde exchanged glances, and both thought of a possibility: Ning Ruan had traveled the martial world, unlike them who had lived in the capital for a long time. Coupled with her medical skills, she must have a deep understanding of Xue Ling snakes, and perhaps even encountered them before, which was why she was so calm.
In comparison, their own nervousness seemed rather undignified.
The guards beat the surrounding bushes and grass.
There was no sign of the Xue Ling snake.
"Could you have mistaken it?"
Someone, afraid to move for a long time, and seeing that the guards still hadn't found the Xue Ling snake, questioned the master and servant who had first seen it.
"No... My eyesight has always been good, it's impossible for me to be mistaken," the woman explained.
Yun Shu subtly scanned the surroundings.
If it was truly a small snake, it would definitely not attack people normally. Xiao Jing had said that unless provoked, the snake wouldn't bother to attack humans out of boredom.
With this method of searching, she feared they would truly provoke the snake.
Just as she was about to warn the guards, someone suddenly shouted, "His Highness Prince Jin!"
"Your Highness Prince Jin, please do not come over, there are Xue Ling snakes nearby! Venomous snakes!"
A woman frantically warned, her expression filled with concern for His Highness Prince Jin.
Yun Shu immediately looked over.
She saw Zhan Tianye approaching, his stern profile seemingly covered in a layer of frost that kept people at a distance. xxs one
Despite the warnings, he appeared to not hear and continued to walk towards them, step by step.
"His Highness Prince Jin!"
Another startled cry.
This cry sounded familiar. Yun Shu looked over and saw Qin Linglong.
Qin Linglong's face was filled with panic, exuding an air of helplessness.