Since the medium-sized warship had been given to Chen Ke and his men, Nie Zhao and his party had to take Master Dong's boat back.
Master Dong was, of course, overjoyed. Although he was exhausted and sleepy, he insisted on boarding the boat on his own power. He specifically told Chen Rou that he would not sleep tonight and wanted to have a long chat with her—which meant thoroughly badmouthing Master Er.
His subordinates couldn't read between the lines, but Song Yuanchao had more experience. He quietly said to Chen Rou, "I asked the infirmary for some medicine, including morphine and aspirin. Normally, Master Dong wouldn't need them, but today I reckon it's going to be touch-and-go."
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