Chu Qingmeng closed her eyes, sensing someone leaning in close beside her. The familiar presence made her shift and sink into Mo Liujin's embrace. Xiazhi was already used to this and simply turned away, ignoring the two of them. Quan Si could not bear the constant displays of affection between the pair anywhere and everywhere, so he abruptly opened the door, left, and rode Mo Liujin's horse back to the Fifth Floor. He needed to prepare the medicine in advance. It was clear that Ninth Lord wanted to keep that old emperor hanging on to his life. He would report on the old emperor's condition when he returned the horse to the Prince's Mansion that evening.
Holding Chu Qingmeng in his arms, Mo Liujin finally felt a bit more at ease. He was terrified that something might happen to her while she was alone in the palace, but military generals were not allowed to enter the palace without a summons. He now somewhat cursed himself for choosing the path of a military officer. He gently lifted Chu Qingmeng's hand, which was resting against his chest; her fingertips were swollen and red beyond recognition. Distressed and not knowing what else to do, Mo Liujin looked up to see that only Shuangcheng, with his back to them, remained in the carriage. He called out softly, "Lengfeng, go ask Quan Si for some anti-swelling ointment, and tell him the Commandery Princess's fingers are badly swollen."
Lengfeng acknowledged the order and left. By the time the carriage returned to the Prince's Mans…
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