Lu Qiqi said, "It's improved somewhat. I can't guarantee whether I can stand up again, but as long as I use the medicine, my legs won't atrophy."

This is already good news for Song Binyu, as it means that one day he can stand up again.

Xiao Dezi immediately smiled and said, "That's great! I'll send the message to the Empress Dowager right away. She will surely be overjoyed to hear the news."

Song Binyu's smile was almost uncontrollable, but he still nodded and ordered, "Go."

Lu Qiqi watched Xiao Dezi run away and then watched the two play for a while under the pavilion before suggesting that Song Binyu be pushed back into the house to give his leg acupuncture.

When the acupuncture was administered, everyone in the room was dismissed, including the people who served Song Binyu.

While inserting acupuncture needles, Lu Qiqi whispered to him, "Presumably the Crown Princess instructed you not to seek revenge and to live a good life."

Upon hearing this, Song Binyu's gaze immediately sharpened. He looked at her cascading black hair as she focused intently on giving him acupuncture, without uttering a single word.

Lu Qiqi could feel the gaze, but she did not cut off what she was about to say, "But you should know that if you really become a cripple, he will be the butcher and you will be the fish on the chopping block."

When simply feigning weakness won't protect you, you still need to ensure you have the ability to protect yourself.

After the needles were inserted, Lu Qiqi put them away.

Before leaving, Lu Qiqi turned to Song Binyu and said, "Perhaps you can try to trust your uncle, Song Yanqing."

After saying that, she pushed open the door and walked straight out.

Song Binyu looked at the open door, and beams of light shone in from outside, making the room even brighter.

His hands, hidden in his long sleeves, clenched into fists involuntarily.