Xie Qiqi had regained consciousness after taking the medicine Moqi Yi brought. Hearing Moqi Yi and Moyuan conversing, she did not rush to open her eyes. Every word Moyuan spoke fell upon her ears, leaving her feeling both comforted and sorrowful. She was comforted that Moyuan was truly a wise ruler; under his vision, the Dongyue State would surely enjoy peace and prosperity. But she was sorrowful that she would never have the chance to see that day, nor would she have the chance to stand by his side and strive for it. She even felt a stirring of envy—envy for the woman who would one day stand beside Moyuan and guide the future of the realm.
As these thoughts swirled in her mind, she did not notice when the room had grown quiet. Exhausted, she drifted back into a deep sleep.
When she woke again, it was to the feeling of Moyuan feeding her medicine. Xie Qiqi opened her eyes to find only Moyuan in the room. The lamp on the table was lit; she had slept until nightfall.
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