Rouge Intoxication

"Ah~" Wanyan Ping stood and tried to take a step, but a wave of dizziness struck her, sending her toppling sideways.

Song Qingshu reacted swiftly and caught her by the waist. "What's wrong?"

"I don't know. I feel weak all over, and my head keeps spinning." Wanyan Ping supported her forehead and spoke weakly.

"Maybe the residual snake venom in your body is still taking effect. It should pass after a while. It's dark now, so I'll carry you around and see if we can find somewhere to rest." Song Qingshu answered.

"Mmm~" Wanyan Ping's voice was very, very low.

Song Qingshu scooped her up in his arms and began searching through the valley. Throughout the entire journey, Wanyan Ping did not say a word. She merely pressed her cheek against his chest, and no one knew what she was thinking.

At last, Song Qingshu found a small cave. He gathered some dry grass and spread it over the ground, then gently laid Wanyan Ping on it. "Ping'er, it's pitch-black outside, and we don't know where the way out is. On top of that, you're injured. I'm afraid we'll have to spend the night here."

"Mmm~" Wanyan Ping sat on the pile of dry grass with her knees hugged to her chest, quietly gazing at him.

Song Qingshu could not help teasing her. "Where has that lively little princess gone? Can't you say anything besides 'mm' now?"

"You awful brother-in-law, making fun of me again." Wanyan Ping finally smiled and grabbed a handful of dry grass to toss at him.

After the two had frolicked for a while, Song Qingshu took out some rations from his clothes and handed them to her. Somewhat awkwardly, he said, "These rations got a little crushed. Ping'er, just make do with them."

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