After a series of tasks involving gathering materials, steaming, and fermenting, Zhao Yan was so exhausted he could barely stand straight. It was unclear if it was because he had been too busy lately to exercise or if brewing simply required that much physical exertion, but Zhao Yan would consistently collapse into bed the moment he finished his work and showered. Often, by the time Gu Muling had finished her own evening routine, Zhao Yan was already fast asleep.
Gu Muling sat by the bedside, watching him for a while before reaching out to gently smooth the slight frown on his brow. "You even frown in your sleep," she whispered softly. "I wish I could do something to help you."
Zhao Yan, already deep in slumber, heard nothing. Gu Muling blew out the candle and climbed into bed. Because Zhao Yan had been so busy lately, they had not been intimate, but that did not dampen the affection between them. Gu Muling nestled into his embrace and slowly drifted off.
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