A vicious female is trapped in a beastly hell.

Chapter 424 Think it over carefully yourself (Bonus chapter for donations)
The man's deep voice was pleasant to hear, yet it also carried a hint of weakness and hoarseness.

Shen Tang stiffened slightly and turned to look at the man on the bed, who had already woken up at some point.

His long, narrow, alluring fox-like eyes were staring straight at her, seemingly containing a thousand words and many unfathomable emotions, yet he didn't know where to begin expressing them.

Their eyes met in the air, seemingly creating a ripple.

The next second, Shen Tang looked away, glanced down at their clasped hands, frowned slightly, and pulled her hand away.

She pursed her lips and greeted him casually, "You're awake?"

"Hmm, is this...at home?" Shen Li looked at her, slowly withdrew his fingers, his smile somewhat pale and unfocused. "Just now, I thought I was dreaming again. It really is you."

"Don't worry, you're still alive and well. After you were seriously injured and unconscious, I couldn't just leave you in the ravine, so I brought you back to heal your wounds first."

Shen Tang spoke calmly and distantly, and the way she looked at him was no different from how she looked at an ordinary patient.

Perhaps there was a slight ripple, but it doesn't matter anymore.

She said, "It's getting late, you should get some rest."

"..."

As Shen Tang reached the door, she seemed to remember something and turned back to look at Shen Li.

She noticed that the man had been watching her the whole time, his gaze following her every move.

Shen Li met her gaze, her eyes crinkling into a gentle smile.

Shen Tang turned her face away and explained, "By the way, I heard about what happened in the Yiyuan Empire. You left midway through your wedding and disappeared for several days. It's caused quite a stir... If you feel better, you should go back and check on things."

She glanced back at the man's slightly pale face, paused, and added...

"Of course, if you really can't get there yourself, I'll send Qiu Yang over there first to help you arrange things."

"Ahem..." Shen Li coughed twice, covering his mouth, and said apologetically, "It's probably not appropriate for me to go back in my current condition. I'll have to bother you for a couple more days."

Shen Tang smiled understandingly, "It's alright. You saved my life, so I'll definitely help you heal your injuries. You can stay here and recuperate until you're completely healed before you leave."

Hearing her gentle yet distant attitude, Shen Li pursed his lips, nodded, and said softly, "Thank you for your trouble."

"You're welcome." Shen Tang waved her hand, yawning wearily. "Then I'll go back and rest first, and I'll help you with the treatment tomorrow night."

"Ah."

Shen Li watched her figure disappear outside the door, a hint of sadness flashing in his eyes.

Looking around at the room's layout and furnishings, everything seemed familiar.

It was the room he used to live in, and it hadn't changed much since he left.

Although he had only been gone for a few months, the place felt both familiar and strange to him, as if it were from a past life.

……

After Shen Tang came out of her room, she ran into Jia Lan.

"Tangtang, why aren't you asleep yet? It's so late!" Jialan walked over with concern, noticing the faint dark circles under her eyes, and felt a pang of heartache.

Shen Tang yawned, "I got back from the battlefield a bit late, and after healing Shen Li and exchanging a few words, I was just about to go back to my room to rest."

"He's awake?"

"Yes, his condition has improved and he seems to be fine. It's a pity that his severed fox tail hasn't grown back yet. I think I'll let him stay a few more days to observe him further."

"I understand. You should go back to sleep too. I'll help take care of him." Jia Lan looked at Shen Tang with concern. She had been so busy these past few days that she had lost a lot of weight. "You've been working too hard lately. Get some rest."

Shen Tang chatted with Jia Lan for a few minutes before going back to her room to rest.

Jialan went to the kitchen and cooked a bowl of meat soup, which she then delivered to Shen Li's room.

Shen Li was somewhat surprised to see him coming. "Your Highness, it's been a long time."

"Yes, I never thought I'd see you again in this lifetime." Jia Lan snorted coldly, placed the soup on the table, and said in an unfriendly tone, "You're perfectly healthy, you don't need me to feed you, do you?"

"……Need not."

Jialan looked at Shen Li, her feelings complicated.

I definitely dislike them, but I wouldn't call it hatred. After all, we were partners who shared joys and sorrows in the past.

It's impossible to truly treat them as strangers.

If he hadn't heard that Shen Li was seriously injured and unconscious after saving Shen Tang, he wouldn't have bothered to come and take care of him.

Shen Li picked up the meat soup and took a sip. He was good-looking, and every movement he made was pleasing to the eye, exuding nobility and elegance.

He remarked with admiration, "The young prince's cooking skills are getting better and better."

Jialan's eyes flickered, too lazy to reminisce or chat, and she went straight to the point, "I came to see you tonight because there's something I want to tell you."

"Speak freely." Shen Li put down the soup bowl and looked at him.

Jia Lan pursed her lips and said coldly, "In the two days you've been missing, the Yiyuan Empire has been looking for you, as well as your fiancée, the second young lady of the Wu family whom you abandoned on your wedding day. I heard she's been crying for days, waiting for you to come back and comfort her."

He looked at the silent Shen Li and said, "Now that you're getting married, it's best not to get too involved with Tangtang."

"The longer you stay here, the more trouble you'll get into."

"She's been very tired lately and doesn't have time to get involved in your household affairs. You'd better get those messy things sorted out quickly and don't drag her into it."

Shen Li clenched her fists and remained silent.

Jialan had a lot to say, but saying too much would be futile.

He said coldly, "Think about these things carefully yourself, and figure out what you really want."

"Once you've really thought it through and made up your mind, don't look back, so as not to make others feel anxious and unsure of how to face the situation."

After saying that, Jialan got up and left. "I'm right next door. Call me if you need anything."

Shen Li looked at him and said, "Thank you."

"..."

Meanwhile, after returning to her room, Shen Tang looked at the night outside the window, tossing and turning, unable to fall asleep for a long time.

She buried her head deep in the blanket, feeling as if she had a tightness in her chest, unable to exhale for a long time.

She appeared calm when facing Shen Li, but her inner world was far from as serene as it seemed. However, she didn't know how to face him.

The two of them have been through so much together.

There was affection, deception, hatred, and also a debt of gratitude for saving a life...

She really didn't know what to say to him, how to face him now, and couldn't figure out their current relationship.

Since Shen Li was declared dead, their marriage was automatically dissolved, so they certainly can't be considered partners anymore.

What's more, he's going to marry another female now.

Shen Tang had no feelings for him; he wasn't even considered an old flame.

After learning many things from Qiu Yang, Shen Tang's slight resentment towards Shen Li disappeared.

To be honest, she was very grateful to Shen Li for giving her the Blood Soul Pearl, which saved her life.

But it was just a feeling of being touched and a little guilty.

In retrospect, considering their relationship as savior and patient, they are the most suitable match.

Thinking this way, Shen Tang's chaotic thoughts became much clearer; it was just a doctor-patient relationship.

Once she has finished treating his body, it will be considered as repaying the debt of saving his life.

After that, the two were even.

After the psychological counseling session, Shen Tang fell asleep quickly.

But I don’t know.

Some people gazed at the moonlight, unable to sleep all night.

Bonus chapter, goodnight~