Pei Huaiyu froze, his breath catching in his throat.
He instinctively recoiled, but fearing he might aggravate Ruan Jiaojiao’s injuries, he could only stiffen his arm and gently push her away. His Adam’s apple bobbed rhythmically as he rasped, "You... you are hurt. Stop acting so recklessly."
The more Ruan Jiaojiao saw Lord Chancellor struggling to meet her gaze, the more she wanted to tease him, but her body wouldn't permit it. A slight movement sent a jolt of pain through her entire frame.
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