As Hou Zhan put it, the people who had attacked her must be from the Chen Family of Yunmeng. She held no recent grievances or long-standing feuds with the Chen Family, so why would they target her? Moreover, Hou Zhan defended Yunmeng and commanded tens of thousands of troops. How could he be pursued to the outskirts by a mere second-rate Chen Family?
Right, he had said he took only top warriors in his hasty decision to eradicate the Chen Family and consequently fell into their ambush.
"So, you were injured while trying to save me?"
A hint of suspicion in Zhao Qingxue's eyes had faded as she looked at Hou Zhan's pale face and quietly inquired further.
A thrill of secret delight surged through Hou Zhan's heart. Feigning severity of his injuries while appearing indifferent, he waved his hand and said, "A minor injury is nothing to worry about, Miss Zhao."
"Then, the Chen Family's elite are still after us. May I ask, Young Master Hou, why would the Chen Family want to harm me?"
