Princess, she is the one who facilitated the extradition.

Suddenly, dark clouds gathered above the Prince Jin's residence, and a strong wind blew, as if it would overturn the entire residence.

The guards rushed to protect Xiao Huaijin, but the hurricane still forced them to retreat.

He drew his sword and plunged it into the ground, and the others followed suit, which was how they managed to steady themselves.

Xiao Huaijin looked at Gui Yao with concern.

She was dressed in a blue robe that fluttered in the strong wind. Her eyes were closed, as if she were oblivious to everything, or perhaps she was making a deal with something.

"Gui Miao!"

Xiao Huaijin shouted, trying to wake her up.

But Gui Yao didn't react at all; even his body remained motionless in the hurricane.

Suddenly, thunder roared across the sky, one after another.

Xiao Huaijin hurriedly took off his outer robe, cut it in half and tied it into a knot. He then tore off several guards' outer garments, quickly tied them into a long rope, and used his internal force to propel it around Gui Yao's waist.

But the wind is getting stronger and stronger. How can human beings fight against nature?

No matter how much internal energy Xiao Huaijin exerted, the rope would be pulled back by the hurricane, and the heavenly lightning would get closer and closer, so close that it seemed to explode right above their heads.

The swordsman hurriedly advised, "Your Highness, it's too dangerous. Let's go inside and take shelter."

Xiao Huaijin remained unmoved and continued to try to channel his inner energy. "She's still up there."

How can we stand by and watch someone die?

"Help me."

Despite their worry for their master, the guards had no choice but to obey his orders and help him move the long rope.

Just when you fear something terrible, another bolt of lightning struck down, heading straight for Gui Yao.

Xiao Huaijin's pupils suddenly contracted...

At the critical moment, a five-colored figure broke through the hurricane and rushed over, like a roc spreading its wings to steadily protect Gui Yao above.

It's a balut, but it doesn't look like a balut.

The bird before them was many times larger than usual, its five-colored feathers bristling, its head held high, shrieking with a sharp cry that seemed to challenge the heavens, and it actually forced back the heavenly lightning.

As the wind subsided and the clouds parted, the giant bird gradually shrank and slumped onto Guiyao's shoulder. Guiyao, too, seemed to have lost all strength and fell straight down.

Xiao Huaijin lightly touched the ground with his toes and quickly caught the person and the bird, carrying them towards the bedroom, "Summon the royal physician."

Holding swords and lanterns, they exchanged a glance. If it weren't for the flowers, plants, and trees that had been blown down by the hurricane, they would have found it hard to believe that what had just happened was real.

But recalling Xiao Huaijin's tense expression just now, he glared at everyone and warned them.

"What happened today must not be discussed with outsiders."

The prince certainly wouldn't want outsiders to treat Gui Yao and his servants as outcasts.

And then there was the sacrificial inscription that Gui Yao had just shouted; she wanted to protect her as well.

He then looked at the man with the sword, "I'll go to the gate of the mansion."

Having worked together for many years, Zhijian immediately understood that she was going to the mansion gate to deal with those who had seen the strange phenomenon and came to the mansion to inquire about the news.

He, on the other hand, stayed by the prince's side, awaiting his orders.

Inside the house, the physician examined Gui Yao's pulse. "It's mushroom poisoning, but fortunately it's not fatal. I'll go and brew the medicine."

Xiao Huaijin nodded.

My gaze fell on Maodan, who was nestled in Guiyao's neck. Upon closer inspection, its belly was heaving, but I couldn't tell if it was asleep or unconscious.

"Holding a sword."

He called out towards the door.

As soon as he stepped inside, he heard Xiao Huaijin say, "Find a veterinarian who is good at treating birds."

For Guiyao, the bald pea is more than just a bird.

If something happens to it, its disappearance will surely cause me heartache.

The physician was quick; he brewed the medicine and brought it over himself.

Xiao Huaijin originally intended to have Zhangdeng feed him the medicine, but upon learning that Zhangdeng was still at the gate, he personally half-supported him and held him in his arms, then fed him spoonful by spoonful with soup.

The imperial physician had never seen Xiao Huaijin so patient with a woman before. He silently pondered whether he should write down what happened today when the Empress wrote to inquire about the prince's condition next time.

Then Xiao Huaijin looked up and glanced at him, his eyes full of warning, his usual gentleness gone.

The physician no longer dared to have any thoughts.

Xiao Huaijin set aside half a spoonful and handed it to the royal physician, saying, "Feed it to that bird."

The balut must have eaten mushrooms as well.

After thinking for a moment, he added, "I'll make another batch later."

Gui Yao isn't the type to eat alone. There's also Yu Qinghuan in Xuanji Tower. When Gui Yao wakes up, she'll have to bring her some food too.

After making some arrangements, he helped Gui Yao lie down again.

The physician had just finished feeding the bald egg medicine with wheat straw when Zhijian arrived with the veterinarian.

The veterinarian also concluded that it was mushroom poisoning, and that drinking the medicine prepared by the local doctor would be enough.

Since he didn't mention anything else, Xiao Huaijin had someone collect the consultation fee and left.

Outside, the servants of Prince Jin's mansion were busy tidying up.

When only two uprooted trees and a section of roof that had been blown away remained unrepaired, Gui Yao awoke.

Looking at the unfamiliar room and the familiar people, Gui Yao blinked. "Am I in the prince's room?"

Seeing her lively appearance again, Xiao Huaijin breathed a long sigh of relief. "You've been poisoned by mushrooms. I had no choice but to bring you back to see a doctor."

Gui Yao vaguely remembered that Xiao Huaijin came to her door when she was feeling sleepy, but she had no other recollection of it.

"Hehe, then thank you, Your Highness."

Then she thought of Qingqing and Maodan, "No wonder they were acting so strangely, it turns out they were poisoned by mushrooms. Your Highness, have I done something strange too?"

Xiao Huaijin's hand tightened slightly in his sleeve, then slowly relaxed, and finally he smiled.

"It is a bit strange. You first mistook the sword-wielding men for ghosts, and then you said they were zombies. Fortunately, you didn't hurt anyone."

But it hurts myself!

If Mao Dan hadn't appeared in time, she probably would have sacrificed herself just now.

Gui Yao covered her face with her sleeve, saying, "That's so embarrassing."

Taking the opportunity, Xiao Huaijin instructed, "You can't pick mushrooms randomly anymore. If you want to eat them, you can tell me, and I will have someone buy them."

"I'm so easily embarrassed, one mistake is enough, hehe, I won't pick mushrooms randomly anymore."

Gui Yao smiled, showing no embarrassment whatsoever. "However, the taste was truly delicious."

She couldn't help but swallow.

"Once you've recovered, the kitchen will prepare something for you in a few days."

Xiao Huaijin chuckled helplessly.

I also think she's pretty good this way.

Therefore, he did not tell Gui Yao what happened afterward.

The story of sacrificing oneself for five thousand loyal guards is tragic and painful no matter how you look at it. Telling Gui Yao about it before she regains her memory would only add to her distress.

Besides, we don't even know if it actually happened to Gui Yao. We might as well let her be happy for one day at a time and wait for her to regain her memory.

I wonder if Mao Dan remembers.

Thinking of this, he turned his gaze to the foot of the bed.

Gui Yao followed his gaze and looked over. "Oh, Your Highness brought Mao Dan along too?"

"It was also poisoned."

But it's unknown whether she suffered any other injuries when she was rescued and disappeared; the veterinarian clearly couldn't tell.

"I've given it medicine, but it still hasn't woken up. Should I try using your spiritual power?"

He placed the balut in Gui Yao's hand.

Gui Yao stroked it a few times with her fingertips, and Mao Dan opened its eyes, blinked, and muttered, "Master, you disturbed my sweet dreams."

Okay, it's nothing.

Gui Yao poked the bird's head. "You dreamt you got married, and your house was full of birds and their offspring?"

"Mao Dan dreamed that he was a dragon, and he was making clouds and rain. Suddenly, many voices told Mao Dan to go and save his master."

As it turned out, the thief lightning was about to strike its master again, but Mao Dan, brave and fearless, transformed into a giant bird.

Seeing that Mao Dan was incredibly brave and his screams were deafening, the thief Lei was so frightened that he ran away in a panic.

With its wings on its hips, it said arrogantly, "If Hairy Egg is so powerful, how come it's not just a beautiful dream?"