Ning Hui came in just then, carrying a bowl of congee and some delicious side dishes: "Your Majesty, this is a meal prepared by the kitchen. The imperial physician advised you to have some so that your body can recover faster."
Di Jinghan waved to her and turned to Di Jingcheng: "Brother, did you hear that? You must take good care of yourself!"
Di Jingcheng stared at the food beside him, then picked it up and started eating: "Have someone prepare so we can leave tomorrow morning to pick up Azi!"
Di Jinghan's eyes widened in shock: "Royal brother, you..." She dared not say the rest of the sentence.
"Go now!" Di Jingcheng said, leaving no room for argument.
Di Jinghan quickly went to make preparations, not daring to be negligent in the slightest. At worst, she would have her brother carried over.
Di Jingcheng seemed to be genuinely obedient, eating and taking his medicine properly throughout the day, and cooperating with the imperial physician in changing his dressings. Although he appeared calm on the surface, his heart had already flown back to the tribe.
He wondered how Azi was doing, whether she was eating, taking her medicine, and sleeping well, and whether the child was bothering her! He would never let the tragedy of his previous life repeat itself. He believed this child was the one who couldn't be born in his previous life, and that the child had come again, to find him and Azi. This time, he wouldn't let anything happen to them.
The night was exceptionally long, and Di Jingcheng was unable to sleep, constantly thinking of her.
Azi has been forcing herself to stay awake these past two days, though her stomach still aches slightly. She eats and takes her medicine on time every day, but there's no smile on her face. Countless times she's wanted to go find Di Jingcheng, but she's in such poor health that she'd probably faint before even leaving the village, and besides, her family wouldn't let her go.
Seven days is a chance for both of us.
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