That night, Chu Xiaohe did not return at all.
Early the next morning, Lord Jinglei personally escorted him back.
He was still dead drunk and fast asleep.
"Did my big brother go looking for the Prince to drink with last night? The Prince's health hasn't fully recovered yet—how could he indulge in alcohol?" Glaring at Chu Xiaohe, who was sprawled across the bed and snoring loudly, Chu Yueli felt both angry and helpless.
Lord Jinglei quickly interjected, "Miss Li, please rest assured. Only General Chu indulged in heavy drinking; the Prince merely took a few sips. The Prince also asked me to pass along a message to you."
"What message?" Chu Yueli asked.
Lord Jinglei replied, "The Prince said he has taken every word of your advice to heart. During this period, unless absolutely necessary, he will not stay up late, overexert himself, use martial arts, or touch alcohol. He will eat and drink well and rest plenty to get better as quickly as possible."
"Furthermore, the Prince originally intended to come see you last night, but just as he returned to the Prince's Mansion to bathe and change clothes, General Chu arrived. It wasn't that the Prince broke his promise; he simply didn't dare neglect the General. Besides, if he failed to take good care of the General, you would be angry with him, which was why the Prince didn't come last night."
"And because he kept General Chu company all night, the Prince has gone to catch up on his sleep now, fearing you would scold him for not re…
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