Mei Heming had lost count of the number of renowned physicians he had summoned, but after examining Wen Ke, they all confessed their helplessness. Even so, he spared no expense in scouring the land for precious medicinal herbs, desperate to find some way to sustain her life.
It was already dark by the time he finished handling his affairs and began to walk toward the back courtyard; his steps felt heavy, as if weighted with lead. He had to see Wen Ke.
Just as he stepped out of his study, a wave of lightheadedness washed over him, and he nearly stumbled on the stone steps. Fortunately, a manservant nearby caught him just in time. Mei Heming kicked away the troublesome stone that had caused the misstep, but he froze when his eyes landed on his own shoes.
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