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After that, a suffocating silence hung between us, and neither of us spoke again.
I found myself puzzled: why hadn’t she just turned and walked away in anger? After all, I had just made it clear that I didn’t need her company. With her proud demeanor, there was no reason for her to stay here and endure this kind of annoyance.
The tense silence was finally broken by the sound of hurried footsteps outside. Qi Wei entered, holding a bowl of medicine in her hands and tucking a set of clothes under her arm.
"Ah, Mian Fei, the medicine is ready. Come on, drink it..."
Before she could finish her sentence, Ning Feiwan stepped forward and took the bowl from Qi Wei's hands. She turned to me with a forced smile and said, "Ms. Wei, it's time to take your medicine. Do you need my help?"
Seeing the insincere smile on her face sent shivers down my spine.
"Lady Ning is very considerate, but I'm not incapacitated. I can handle something as simple as drinking medicine by myself, no problem," I replied with a similarly feigned smile.
So she wanted to supervise me while I drank the medicine? Was it really necessary to insist on this?
"Is that so? Are you sure you won't suddenly feel weak and accidentally spill the bowl?" She eyed me suspiciously and emphasized, "You should know that this small bowl contains a remedy worth more than what an ordinary family could accumulate in a lifetime!"
I looked at her calmly. "I assure you that I will drink every last drop without wasting any. Please rest easy, Lady Ning."
"Uh... well..." Qi Wei looked back and forth between us, confused by the tension but unsure how to intervene.
After staring at me for a while, Ning Feiwan gently placed the bowl on the table in front of me. "Then, Ms. Wei, please."
Staring at the thick black concoction in front of me and inhaling its bitter aroma, I couldn’t help but shudder.
Why did it feel like I had spoken too soon...?
Under Ning Feiwan's intense gaze, I reached out to test the temperature of the bowl before cautiously lifting it and taking a small sip—
My hand trembled violently as I nearly dropped the bowl before quickly setting it back on the table, ensuring not a single drop spilled. Then I covered my mouth in agony, my face contorting as I struggled to swallow the liquid inside, doing my best to prevent myself from accidentally spitting it out.
Oh my God! What on earth is this?! I've had traditional Chinese medicine before, but I've never tasted anything so indescribably awful... It's just some herbs and tree bark, right? What on earth did they add to make it taste so bizarre? Is this really meant for people to drink?!
Ning Feiwan was closely watching my every move, making sure I didn’t intentionally spill the medicine. Only then did she seem to relax a bit, continuing to gloat, "Ms. Wei, if the medicine cools down, it will lose its effectiveness. You should drink it while it's hot!"
...I finally understood her insistence on supervising me while I took the medicine.
Suddenly, I felt deeply grateful for my Healing Spell! But now wasn't the time; I still had to go through this whole act. I felt like crying...
Taking a deep breath, I steeled myself with a sense of duty and lifted the bowl of medicine. Closing my eyes, I gulped down the remaining concoction in one go, leaving not a single drop behind. Then I collapsed onto the table, trying to endure the discomfort while waiting for that overwhelming bitterness to subside.
Seeing this, Ning Feiwan nodded in satisfaction. "Very good." With that, she picked up the empty bowl and turned to Qi Wei, who looked completely bewildered. "Xiao Chun, the rest is up to you."
"Huh? Oh..." Qi Wei stared at her retreating figure, then glanced back at me slumped on the table, still confused as she absentmindedly rubbed her face.
"Um... anyway, Mian Fei, let's get you changed!"
***
Although I thought changing clothes was something I could handle myself, Qi Wei insisted on helping me with washing up and changing.
I mean, Xiao Chun, I only hurt my shoulder; it's not like my arm is useless...
After taking care of everything and confirming that I was doing well enough, Qi Wei finally let out a sigh of relief.
"Well then, Mian Fei, I won’t disturb you any longer. You should rest well!"
"Mm, thank you."
As I watched her leave and closed the door behind her, ensuring I was alone at last, I could barely contain my excitement and wanted to jump up and shout "Hooray!"
It’s finally over!
Taking a few deep breaths, I slowly walked towards the bed and casually leaned against the edge.
The performance was over; finally, I could remove my makeup and step off the stage!
Although that bowl of extremely bitter medicine did contain pain-relieving properties, its effectiveness was rather disappointing. The wound on my shoulder still throbbed with sharp pain.
To be honest, it had been a long time since I had endured such pain.
I softly chanted the Healing Spell, and as a flash of spiritual light appeared, the unbearable pain vanished in an instant. I was almost moved to tears by my own relief.
I raised my arm and tentatively moved my left shoulder, confirming that there were no issues before finally relaxing and collapsing onto the bed.
I pulled out an apple from my sleeve and took a hearty bite to replenish my spiritual energy while also getting rid of the lingering bitterness in my mouth.
After experiencing a series of sudden chaotic events, I truly felt both physically and mentally exhausted.
Using the Restoration Spell to revert the apple back to its original state, I tucked it back into my sleeve without hesitation. I immediately kicked off my shoes, climbed into bed, and pulled up the blanket—ready to sleep!
Having received direct orders from Hanguang Jun himself, I certainly couldn’t let this opportunity go to waste!
Since leaving Wailing Hill, aside from that forced nap, I hadn’t had a proper rest. Every day at a set time, I was compelled to get up regardless of whether I needed to attend classes or not. It was worse than when I was in the mortal realm. At least there, on holidays, I could sleep in until noon. But here in this unknown place, the schedule was rigid and offered no flexibility at all!
Now that I knew I could relax without being disturbed, how could I not take advantage of this moment to enjoy a good sleep?
After all, one of life’s greatest pleasures is to sleep well and linger in bed!
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In a half-dreaming state, an inexplicable sensation suddenly jolted me awake.
Before I even opened my eyes, I felt a warm presence covering my forehead, causing me to freeze momentarily.
Who is it?
After hesitating for a moment, I slowly opened my eyes and saw a white figure sitting at the edge of my bed, looking at me with a worried expression.
"Ah, I'm sorry to have woken you," came a warm voice that sounded somewhat dry at the moment.
Seeing the visitor, I couldn't help but stare in shock.
"…Lord Ze Wu? Why are you here?!"
I turned my head to glance out the window; it was already dark. Although I had no idea what time it was, it seemed I had indeed slept for quite a while.
"I apologize for entering your chamber without permission; it was quite inappropriate. However, I heard you were injured, and I couldn't help but worry…" Lan Xichen said apologetically, withdrawing his hand that had been resting on my forehead. "Since you don't have a fever, it means your injury hasn't worsened. As long as you rest well, you should be fine."
Um… no, I'm not injured anymore; I'm completely healed…
I remained silent for a moment before unable to suppress a laugh. "Before this, Lord Ze Wu, didn't Hanguang Jun warn you not to approach me recklessly while I was asleep?" You should be grateful I wasn't in a daze; otherwise, your reputation would be ruined.
"Huh?" He looked puzzled at my words. "Why?"
"Well…" I smiled awkwardly. "It's nothing really; just please remember that for next time." Though honestly, there probably won't be a next time.
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