Ever since he was injured that night, Third Prince had passed out from the excruciating pain. Even after being rushed into the palace at breakneck speed, treated by Lü Shu, and seeing a wound torn completely open, even the old physician could not help but gasp.
Though the injury had been stitched up, Lü Shu dared not relax in the slightest, keeping vigil by the bedside all night for fear that the slightest negligence might cause the wound to fester.
Emperor Hengwu stayed by Noble Consort Su's side, offering one comfort after another, yet he continually delayed summoning Prince Jing, who knelt outside with his son.
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