Eunuch Gui's eyes instantly turned red, and tears spilled uncontrollably from his eyes, rolling down his cheeks in a steady stream.
He suddenly raised his hand abruptly and, as if mustering all his strength, slapped himself hard across the face. The crisp "crack" echoed with startling loudness in the silent room.
Sitting by the bed, I took in the entire scene, and a heavy thud echoed in my heart.
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