However, despite saying this, everyone's eyes never moved away from Ye Zifen, and everyone stared at her intently.

He carefully observed every subtle change in expression on her face and every tiny movement of her body, afraid of missing any clues that could reveal her true thoughts.

I saw those people cautiously surrounding Ye Zifen and looking at her pale and haggard face with concern.

One of them spoke first: "Zifen, don't take it too seriously. Things will eventually pass." The others nodded in agreement.

They comforted Ye Zifen in soft voices, trying to dispel the gloom in her heart with warm words.

Some people told her some interesting stories and jokes, hoping to make her smile; others shared their own experiences when they had gone through similar difficulties, in order to encourage Ye Zifen to face it strong.

At the same time, these people kept a close eye on Ye Zifen's expression, fearing that saying something wrong or doing something wrong would increase her inner pain.

Especially when I see her frowning slightly or a hint of sadness in her eyes, I immediately change the topic or adjust the tone of my speech.

After all, Ye Zifen was still very weak at this time and was suffering from illness.

Everyone knows that under such circumstances, she needs even more meticulous care and attention so that she can recover her health as soon as possible and regain her former lively and cheerful self.

Not long after, a figure was seen walking slowly from a distance. When he got closer, it was Zhang Gaoyi.

His figure appeared in everyone's sight, causing a slight commotion among several people in the room.

In fact, they were relieved because after all, Zhang Gaoyi and Ye Zifen were husband and wife, and they could talk to each other better.

It turned out that he had come around from the back of the house, and not far ahead, he could see several tall and mighty war horses digging through the snow, trying to find some grass.

I guess Zhang Gaoyi had already anticipated that these war horses might cause trouble, so he chose such a relatively hidden route to return.

Zhang Gaoyi's footsteps were extremely light, as if he was stepping on cotton, without making any sound.

He seemed to be afraid that he would accidentally alarm everything around him.

Looking at the clothes he was wearing, they looked a little disheveled and were stained with a lot of dirt.

On his back, he carried a tattered basket.

The basket looked very old, and the edges were badly worn, as if it carried the vicissitudes and stories of countless years.

When Zhang Gaoyi tiptoed into the room, everyone's eyes were focused on him.

However, facing everyone's gaze, Zhang Gaoyi's eyes began to flicker constantly, and he didn't dare to look everyone in the eye.

After a long while, he slowly reached into the basket behind him and fumbled around.

As he moved, the atmosphere in the room became increasingly solemn and tense.

Finally, he slowly took out a few jars from the basket.

The moment these jars appeared, a strong and pungent smell of blood quickly spread like a flood, filling the entire room.

Ye Zifen, who was standing nearby, couldn't help but twitch her nostrils slightly when she smelled the odor.

Then, her face instantly turned as pale as paper, completely bloodless.

Because just by the smell of blood, she had guessed what was in the jar.

At this moment, Ye Zifen's eyes were fixed on those jars, motionless.

Although she already had the answer deep in her heart, when she finally confirmed it, she still felt an indescribable heartache.

There was no doubt that Zhang Gaoyi had killed her horse.

At this moment, Zhang Gaoyi's heart was full of contradictions and entanglements. He stood in place, his feet seemed to be nailed down and he couldn't move at all.

His eyes kept wandering between Ye Zifen and Ma Xue, as if trying to find an answer from both of them.

Zhang Gaoyi thought to himself: Should I let Ye Zifen eat something to fill her stomach first?

But this horse belongs to her after all. If I let her eat horse blood without her permission, and she has a grudge or feels offended, then...

Thinking of this, Zhang Gaoyi couldn't help but frowned tightly, and a layer of fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.

He unconsciously stretched out his hands and began to rub the corners of his clothes repeatedly.

And his eyes were even more complicated, intertwined with deep entanglement and unconcealable uneasiness.

However, when Zhang Gaoyi turned his gaze to Ye Zifen again, he saw her face that looked extremely haggard due to hunger and illness, and her weak and shaky body, and a strong feeling of pity instantly surged in his heart.

His heart seemed to be grasped by an invisible hand, and it hurt so much that he could hardly breathe.

At this moment, Ye Zifen, who had been silent all this time, suddenly spoke up to break the deadlock: "Try to light a fire and boil the horse blood! This will not only provide some nutrition, but also add a little salt to the food."

Hearing this, Zhang Gaoyi was stunned at first, as if he had not expected Ye Zifen to make the decision so readily.

But then, a look of relief appeared on his face, and he nodded repeatedly and said, "Okay, I'll get ready right away!"

After saying this, he turned around and quickly got busy, his movements quick and decisive.

Several masters also rushed to help.

Ye Zifen quietly watched the figures of those people gradually disappear at the door, then she sighed softly, her body softened and she fell directly on the bed.

She pulled the thick cloak over and covered herself tightly.

At this moment, Ye Zifen's mind was as clear as a mirror about their current situation.

Over the years, she has gone through countless hardships and difficulties, and all kinds of difficult problems have emerged one after another, but she has always faced them bravely.

Compared with the previous ones, the problem she encountered today was just a trivial trouble. Naturally, she would not fall into despair or become depressed because of it.

What's more, she was the one who first proposed this idea!

However, Ye Zifen was also well aware of the concerns that the others had for her deep in their hearts.

How could she not sense the deep care and concern in their eyes when they looked at her?

However, they still need to grit their teeth and persevere for about half a month.

During this period, they must not allow themselves to be absent-minded or slack at all.