When Ren Yingying arrived, she saw Qu Nian and Dog Meat facing each other, surrounded by a group of guards.
What are you doing?
Ren Yingying disregarded everything else and rushed over crying as soon as she saw the Dog Meat.
"Dog Meat, Dog Meat, let Mommy hug you!"
The guards' expressions were somewhat indescribable.
Qu Nian explained, "A loyal dog, this is the loyal dog that saved the Crown Princess's life."
Everyone pretended to understand, but in their hearts they were thinking: Understanding my ass!
There are many hunting dogs in the army, and many loyal dogs, but this is the first time I've ever seen someone adopt a dog as their son.
When the Dog Meat saw Ren Yingying, it nestled in her arms, sobbing incessantly.
Ren Yingying: "Who wronged the child? Come here, let Mommy hug you. Were you scared when you got lost? Don't be naughty next time. You have no idea how much manpower and resources we've spent looking for you. If you hadn't shown up, Mommy would have had to hang herself from a tree to atone for her sins."
Qu Nian gritted his teeth and said, "Give it a beating!"
Ren Yingying: "..."
That's impossible.
She couldn't bear to part with it.
Besides, the Dog Meat wasn't served on purpose.
"Mom, look, where are you hurt? Oh dear!"
Ren Yingying felt extremely distressed when she saw that Dog Meat had injuries on his buttocks and legs, and that he looked like he had been bitten by something.
Qu Nian said irritably, "Take it with you first!"
He wanted to take the Dog Meat back with him, but unexpectedly encountered fierce resistance from the latter.
He was completely baffled and even suspected that the Dog Meat might have been infected with rabies.
At this moment, the system, which had disappeared for a long time, reappeared... stirring up a long-dormant sense of panic in Qu Nian's heart.
Holy crap!
Last time he was injured, he and his dog swapped souls; this time, perhaps the Dog Meat is injured, and they'll have to swap souls again?
No, he resisted!
However, the system didn't mention this matter; it only answered his question, as a small apology for turning him into a dog before.
Qu Nian was furious after hearing that.
But he couldn't bring it up in front of so many people, so he could only angrily demand it back.
Ren Yingying was about to leave with the Dog Meat in her arms, but the dog looked longingly to the north, biting Ren Yingying's sleeve, looking pitiful.
Ren Yingying felt something was strange, and vaguely sensed that Qu Nian seemed to know something, so she couldn't help but look at him.
Qu Nian said irritably, "Let's go back first!"
Only Ren Yingying could tame Dog Meat.
Everyone went back together.
When there were only two people and a dog in the tent, Ren Yingying was treating the Dog Meat's wounds, Qu Nian couldn't help but start cursing—no, cursing the dog.
"It went to chase a rabbit and got lost. That's fine, it'll just wait for us to find it."
"And guess what happened?"
Ren Yingying stared at him with wide eyes.
She was shocked by what Qu Nian said, and even more shocked that Qu Nian knew it.
Surely the Dog Meat itself couldn't have told him it went to chase the rabbit...
How did Qu Nian know?
But Qu Nian himself was completely oblivious to the flaw, and said indignantly, "It, it actually took a fancy to a Xiaobai! It even chased after him, and even after being bitten, it still wouldn't give up!"
Wake up, you idiot.
That's a wolf, you're a dog!
When they get into heat, you won't be able to tell if they're a wolf or a dog!
Dog Meat: Waaah, Mommy, hug me.
Ren Yingying stared blankly at Qu Nian.
Qu Nian said irritably, "Why are you looking at me like that? Why don't you beat it up!"
If I don't beat it up, how can I live with myself?
Don't let the scales of our relationship tip; we're already sharing a bed and feelings for each other!
Ren Yingying: "But this is all just your side of the story! How do you know that Dog Meat thinks that way?"
That's the most shocking thing, isn't it?
Could it be that he saw something biting the Dog Meat and just acted it out himself?
Qu Nian: "..."
He really seems unable to explain it.
I miscalculated, I miscalculated. I was really angry just now.
"Oh dear!" Ren Yingying suddenly exclaimed.
"What's wrong?"
"Dog Meat's hind leg is so badly injured!"
The Dog Meat's hind leg was ripped open, the skin torn and the blood frozen on the flesh—a horrifying sight.
Qu Nian secretly breathed a sigh of relief, then cursed the Dog Meat powder and the worm-eaten brain—serves them right!
The group began their journey.
The Dog Meat tasted good at first, but after two days it became somewhat listless.
Ren Yingying said that this was caused by a wound infection.
In the past few days, she had asked Qu Nian about the Dog Meat and the Xiaobai, how she knew about it, and Qu Nian could only admit that she had guessed it herself.
What else could he say?
Is it said that he once turned into a dog and could communicate with dogs?
Dog Meat was listless, and Qu Nian also started to feel dizzy and lightheaded, as if he was sick too.
Come to think of it, working day and night, searching for the dog while worrying about and taking care of Ren Yingying, even a person of iron couldn't endure it.
Ren Yingying prescribed him medicine for a cold.
This medicine already contains some sedative ingredients, so he became even more drowsy.
As a doctor, Ren Yingying could handle these minor illnesses.
The situation is under control with just the person and the dog, but taking care of them is a bit of a challenge.
But she was willing!
Yes, she is willing!
Those interactions that I used to take for granted, or even find somewhat annoying, now seem like something to be thankful for.
Those who love her, and those she loves, are all in one place.
Of course, it would be even better if Dog Meat didn't keep arguing with Qu Nian.
Qu Nian was in a daze when he dreamed that he had turned into Dog Meat again, which startled him and made him break out in a cold sweat.
Ren Yingying breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that he was sleeping with sweat all over his head.
The fever is about to break.
She took out a handkerchief to wipe Qu Nian's forehead, but Qu Nian suddenly grabbed her wrist.
Ren Yingying winced in pain. "Qu Nian?"
Qu Nian opened her eyes wide and looked at her. "Yingying, I have something to tell you."
He belatedly realized that his current unstable situation with Dog Meat was very likely to cause problems!
What if he and the Dog Meat switched places on the way? What would Ren Yingying do then?
Damn Dog Meat! It's all its fault!
Ren Yingying was confused, but she cooperated with the patient. "Go on, I'm listening."
Qu Nian: "I, I, I..."
"I love you?" Ren Yingying saw his face turn red and said it for him.
Qu Nian: "No, no, no, I love you, no, of course I love you, there's no way I don't love you... What I wanted to say is something else!"
Qu Nian Nianri the dog.
No, he was fucked by a dog, Juejuezi.
Ren Yingying muttered to herself, "His brain's fried? That can't be."
"I was once Dog Meat, Dog Meat became me."
Ren Yingying's eyes widened suddenly.
Broken!
His brain was actually damaged by a fever!
"Qu Nian, why don't you sleep a little longer?"
Perhaps she's just still half asleep?
Hurry up and go back to find Tangbao so she can give Qu Nian a proper check-up.
Please, please don't bring back the Dog Meat; the man has gone mad.
The price was far too high.
But no matter what, she will take care of Qu Nian for the rest of her life!
Qu Nian: "... I'm telling the truth! I really am!"
Ren Yingying: Oh no, this illness is too serious.
Qu Nian was filled with grief and indignation, and wished to die.
"Your Highness, Your Highness's Wife, a carriage is approaching." A guard suddenly reported, interrupting their conversation.