Watching Lǚ Huìqīng and Zhāng Huáimín scamper away in panic, Han Zhi couldn't help feeling amused yet exasperated. He was about to make a teasing remark when Su Zhen gave two light coughs, instantly drawing his attention.
As Han Zhi turned around, he saw the jade bracelet on Su Zhen's wrist slide down to her elbow, her pale cyan veins faintly visible in the candlelight. Madam Cheng hurried to support her shoulder with a look of deep distress, saying, "You've been sitting up rather too long. You should lie down and rest a bit more."
Su Zhen nodded slightly and slowly lay back down on the couch with Madam Cheng's assistance. Han Zhi hurried forward, his eyes full of concern, and asked softly, "Is your body feeling uncomfortable again?"
Chapter 414