nded to find a proper wife for her grandson, thinking that he was calm and sensible. However, after hearing what her daughter-in-law said, she could only temporarily give up on this idea.Meng Jinyao l...In the maple forest, the red leaves are like fire.

A gust of chilly autumn wind blew, sending maple leaves swirling and twirling in the air before gently drifting to the ground.

Qīng Qiū suddenly stopped, pointing to a spot not far ahead and saying to Mèng Jǐn Yáo, "Madam, there's someone lying up ahead."

Meng Jin Yao followed her gaze and saw a person lying not far ahead.

No, it should be said that someone was lying flat on their stomach. Judging by the figure, it should be a man. He was completely still on the ground, and it was unclear whether he was dead or alive. However, his face wasn't facing up. It must have been something that caused him to lie on his stomach.

Song Xining and the quiet princess also discovered that person.

Quiet Ning, the princess said: "Let's go and see if that person is still alive."

Meng Jin Yao immediately stopped him: "Don't go!"

Jingning County Master was taken aback and disagreed, "Ai Yao, saving a life is better than building seven-level pagodas."

Meng Jin Yao replied: "We are all weak women, who knows if he is deliberately pretending Even if he is not intentional, we don't know if he is a bad person. Going over rashly is too dangerous."

Song Xining nodded in agreement: "Ai Yao is right, we have male servants accompanying us. Let the two servants go and take a look first."

"It was my oversight.

After Princess Jingning finished speaking, she ordered two maids to go and see what was going on.

Two servants went forward to check, and soon one servant returned to report: "My lady, it's a young man with wounds, but he is still breathing."

Jing Ning County Lord listened, then looked at Meng Jin Yao: "Ayao, that man is still alive. What should we do If we don't save him, he might die.

Meng Jinyáo pondered for a moment before replying, "Take him back first and bind his hands and feet to prevent him from causing any trouble when he wakes up."

Quiet Princess nodded lightly, and immediately instructed her maidservant to take the person back first.

Upon encountering this situation, they lost all interest in appreciating the beauty of the maple forest and returned to the manor with her.

This person was also lucky to have encountered them in such a state. To prevent anyone from feeling unwell, Princess Jingning even brought the family doctor along just in case, so he could be treated immediately.

The physician diagnosed him, concluding that he had a high fever due to severe injuries, leading to unconsciousness. Furthermore, these injuries were not sustained today; the blood on his body was caused by wounds reopening and bleeding. Whether or not he will survive depends on whether or not his fever subsides. If the fever breaks and he receives proper treatment for his wounds, there is a chance of survival.

He's barely clinging to life, he doesn't even need ropes binding his hands and feet. Even if he wakes up, he won't be able to cause any trouble.

I saved someone whose origins are unknown, and who might not be salvageable. Few people had the heart to play anymore. To be so badly injured, they were most likely being hunted down. I don't know if this will bring trouble upon myself.

Princess Jingning was also a little panicked at this moment. She reached out and grabbed Meng Jin Yao's sleeve, asking in a low voice, "Ai Yao, what if he dies here"

Meng Jin Yao smiled and asked, "Now you know what fear is Don't you know saving one life is better than building seven-tiered pagodas"

Princess Jingning pursed her lips and stammered, "It's mainly because someone died. It's hard to explain. If we get sued, my stepmother will definitely scold me and put me under house arrest.

Meng Jinyo replied, "Don't panic, even if he dies, it wasn't our doing. We have maidservants and servants around us as witnesses. He was seriously injured and in grave danger, so we brought him back to be treated by a doctor. If he dies without treatment, we bear no responsibility."

Princess Jingning listened, her uneasy heart gradually calmed down. She then asked, "Should we go in and take a look I didn't notice him when we came back."

Song Xining said: "Let's just take a look. I didn't see what the person looked like either. He had blood on him, it was very frightening, and I didn't dare to look at him."

Several people entered the guest room to see the man. He was pale, probably because of a fever; his lips were chapped. However, he was still quite handsome, a charming young man who didn't seem to be past his coming-of-age ceremony, perhaps only seventeen or eighteen years old.

Princess Jingning stared at him for a long time: "Don't you think he looks familiar"

Meng Jin Yao shook her head gently: "I used to live a secluded life and didn't have many opportunities to meet men, so I haven't made many male friends."

Song Xining also shook her head: "I went to a banquet with my mother and saw quite a few officials' sons, but I should have never seen this one."

"But why do I feel like I've seen him before" Princess Jingning said, staring at him carefully. "It really seems like I've met him somewhere, but I can't remember right now."

Meng Jingyao, hearing her say this, remembered that the man was well-dressed. He might be a son of a wealthy family. She said, "Perhaps he is the son of an official. Let's wait until he wakes up and ask him properly. Then we can notify his family to come pick him up."

"Then there is no other way," said the Princess Jingning.

The next day at noon.

After a meal, they rested for a while and were about to leave. A servant of the man came to report that he had woken up.

Several people learned the news, and a big stone fell from their hearts. As long as they were alive, it was fine. They hurried to go see them.

The man lay in bed, his face still pale and weak.

Hearing footsteps outside, he instinctively became alert. When he saw several young women, fifteen or sixteen years old, in fine clothes enter, he let out a sigh of relief. These people must be the benefactors the servant had mentioned, who saved his life.

Lady Jingning walked to the bed and looked down at him, staring at the face that seemed so familiar. She got straight to the point and asked, "Sir, I think I know you. Are you from the capital"

The man was about to thank them for saving him. Hearing her question, he froze. He took a good look at her, his face showing surprise. After staring at her for a long time, his voice sounded hesitant: "Zhao Yan"

Zhao Yan, that is the given name of Jingning County's Miss.

Only someone who knows Lady Jingning would be able to call out her name, and they must be either wealthy or noble. Otherwise, they wouldn't have the opportunity to know Lady Jingning.

As soon as these words were spoken, Meng Jinyang and Song Xining exchanged a glance, then secretly let out a sigh of relief. It seemed they knew each other. This way, they wouldn't have to worry about causing any trouble. They had been afraid that they might have rescued the wrong person earlier.

Princess Jingning was stunned: "You know me"

The man asked, “Don’t you remember me”

"Who are you I should remember you, shouldn't I" Princess Jingning frowned, her eyes fixed on him. She had a vague impression of him, but couldn't for the life of her recall who he was.

The man's face darkened, and he gritted his teeth as he retorted: "Four years ago, you mistook me for someone else, had me thrown into the pond, nearly drowning me. Thanks to you, I specifically went to learn how to swim like a duck. Do you say you don't recognize me now"didn't say anything to you, did he"Gu Jingxi chuckled: "Aiyao is truly clairvoyant."Upon hearing this, Meng Jinyao sat up straight and asked curiously, "What did he say to you"Gu Jingxi didn't hide an...