"General..."
Glancing around at the unfamiliar surroundings, it took her a long time to realize her current situation. She flipped back the quilt, ready to climb out of bed and offer a formal greeting. However, her body immediately went limp, causing her to tumble. As she fell into General Xiao’s embrace, the medicinal scent wafting from him—mingled with his familiar aroma of fresh grass—made her entire body stiffen. She froze, not daring to move, before quickly pulling away.
General Xiao curled his fingers slightly. Watching his empty arms, he lowered them with a trace of dejection. His throat worked as he swallowed, the movement pulling at the collar of his robe. It felt like a dull blade, dragging bit by bit against his breath. He opened his mouth, but the countless things he wanted to say and ask condensed into a single sentence: "Your father, mother, and Xingxing are all safe. Since they were unwilling to come to the Capital, I left medical officers behind to look after them."
Chapter 226