Just as her legs went weak and she could barely stand, Nan Yuling suddenly reached out his hand and pulled her into his arms, lifting her up by the waist.
"There's nothing to worry about now," he lowered his head, leaning close to her ear and commanded softly.
"Close your eyes and calm down."
Hearing his words, Su Xingyue paused for a moment before obediently closing her eyes, trying to steady her heart and find peace.
Only when her complexion had improved slightly did Nan Yuling turn his head to glance at Yi Feng and the other bodyguards, suddenly issuing a command.
"A few of you, come with me to the Archive Pavilion; the rest stay here!"
"Yes," the bodyguards nodded in response.
However, Yi Feng looked towards Su Xingyue in his arms with some confusion.
"And what about... the lady?"
Nan Yuling didn't answer Yi Feng's question but instead bent down, scooping Su Xingyue up by the waist, and strode out of the study.
Of course, he intended to take this woman with him!
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