C7 He Had Saved Her Life

In the carriage, the man's face was pale, and he occasionally let out a few suppressed coughs. However, his eyes were keenly fixed on the small, delicate face of the woman opposite him. Earlier, in the carriage, he had observed her every move with great interest.

He had heard rumors that Gu Zhuohua, the eldest daughter of the prestigious Gu family, was considered a fool. Yet, today's encounter contradicted those tales significantly. The Gu family, since the founding of the dynasty, had been the foremost family, commanding respect even from the royal family. One might expect the Gu family to produce someone like the refined Gu Beiting, the battlefield hero Gu Beiming, or the shrewd strategist Gu Beiyun. No one anticipated a young woman like Zhuohua, who defied expectations.

A charming smile unconsciously appeared on the man's lips, finding the situation extremely intriguing. His intense gaze was unmistakable, and even though Zhuohua was in excruciating pain, she could feel the heat of his stare. Annoyance flared within her, and she felt an urge to curse him thoroughly. But she was too weak to utter a word, as sharp pains in her abdomen felt like a knife carving into her flesh.

Suddenly, a warm flow surged down her legs, startling Zhuohua. She momentarily forgot about the man across from her, her dazed eyes gaining clarity. She opened her mouth, her voice faint, "Xiaoxi, take me to the clinic."

Zhuohua gritted her teeth. She had endured countless injuries since childhood, but none had been as agonizing as this. Her teeth clenched tightly, and anxiety filled her heart. The metallic scent of blood quickly permeated the carriage.

Xiaoxi's eyes welled up with tears, but she couldn't bring herself to look directly at the person across from her. She lowered her head and pleaded, "Sir, please help my lady."

Rong Qin frowned slightly. Although he wasn't married, he had heard about the taboos surrounding pregnancy. Without further ado, he opened a hidden compartment in the carriage and took out a small wooden box, handing it directly to Xiaoxi.

"Give her one of these."

When the box opened, the smooth, pearl-like pills inside emitted a sweet fragrance, clearly indicating their high quality.

Despite her urgency, Xiaoxi hesitated, wary of trusting a stranger.

"Don't worry, it's just an Essence Cultivation Pill," Rong Qin assured her, though he couldn't help but cough a few times. Due to his chronic illness, he always carried these pills with him for emergencies, never expecting they'd be used in this way.

Gu Zhuohua kept her eyes slightly closed. Even though she was in excruciating pain, her expression remained calm, only the slight trembling of her eyelashes betraying her condition. For some reason, seeing Gu Zhuohua so stubborn stirred a flicker of concern in Rong Qin's heart.

Xiaoxi carefully placed a pill in Gu Zhuohua's mouth, murmuring, "Miss, you must be alright."

Gu Zhuohua didn't know the exact effects of the Essence Cultivation Pill, but as soon as it melted in her mouth, a refreshing sensation flowed down her throat, and her whole body felt instantly revitalized. Her pale complexion regained some color, and the bleeding gradually subsided.

She breathed a sigh of relief, marveling at the pill's miraculous effect, and thought to herself that she must acquire as many of these as possible for future emergencies.