Torment

Qiu He gently massaged her knee, feeling the pain intensifying. Undoubtedly, her external injury was not trivial.

However, she didn't have any medical supplies on her, but there was some external injury medicine in the carriage…

Qiu He scanned her surroundings and signaled a guard to approach. She beseechingly asked for some external injury medicine. The guard glanced at her and tossed a bottle of medicine her way.

Overflowing with gratitude, Qiu He hastily applied the medicine.

The mountain night was chilly, with temperatures a few degrees lower than elsewhere due to the extensive forest. Qiu He trembled as she discreetly requested an additional cloak. Though not as cozy as being wrapped in a tent's blankets, it would at least provide some defense against the cold…

Shivering, she remained huddled in a ball throughout the night.