Shen Zhiyuan lay on his bed like a machine, staring at his own hands. The thought that he hadn't yet replied to the letter filled him with frantic anxiety.
Suddenly, a realization flashed through his mind, and he bolted upright as if stung. Before Imperial Physician Li could stop him, he had already scrambled out of the room barefoot.
Shen Zhiyuan hurried to the study, stared at the lock on the door, and bellowed at Steward Zhao, who was following behind him, "Open it!"
Chapter 169