Huo Hongying fainting startled Huo Yi so much that his expression visibly tensed.
QingWu, however, remained calm and waved a hand dismissively, instructing him to place Huo Hongying on a chair. She then ordered a servant to bring some food.
"She's fine! Just a bit shocked—and mostly fainted from hunger."
Huo Yi was speechless.
As a seasoned general, Huo Yi was accustomed to facing intense situations, but this one left him momentarily at a loss. Despite his outward composure, his discomfort was evident.
At that moment, Mu Ying entered with Yu Lang.
The moment Huo Yi saw Mu Ying, his body stiffened. His gaze lingered on her for several seconds before he awkwardly shifted it away. Though he appeared unaffected on the surface, a closer look revealed that he was even holding his breath.