In the end, Jiang Wumei let the white tiger cub off the hook. She led the others out of the bedchamber, leaving the cub to busy itself alone in the sand tray.
Finally able to relieve itself, Xiao Tong felt much better. But once he realized he was actually pleased about such a mundane act, his face darkened instantly.
Five or six days passed, and still, the Crown Prince remained unconscious in his bedchamber. A subtle restlessness began to ripple through the entire Crown Prince's Mansion. Jiang Wumei’s heart grew heavy with unease; each day, as she cradled the white tiger cub, a shadow of worry lingered in her eyes.
Chapter 22