He had no choice but to tear off the fabric of his clothes, then crawled to the water that Mu Wanting had filtered, wet the fabric, and crawled over to apply it to Mu Wanting.
But her body temperature still wouldn't come down.
Shen Xinglan knew that if a person had a persistent high fever, it was very dangerous.
He wasn't a doctor and didn't have many ways to bring down the fever, so he took some more cloth, intending to wet it and stick it on Mu Wanting's body.
She was already half-undressed, and at this moment he didn't care about anything else, he took off her undergarment, revealing her bodice underneath.
This bodice cannot be taken off, but the wet fabric will have no effect if it is not close to the body.
His fingertips were burning hot as he reached into her bodice with the soaked fabric. The soft, delicate touch made his mind go blank.
He just felt very hot.
After finally getting the fabric attached, the delicate and soft texture felt like it was stuck to his hands, and it even had a faint fragrance.
He took a deep breath. Now that things had come to this, he was determined to take responsibility for Mu Wanting.
Since Mu Wanting likes him so much, it's impossible for him to divorce her.
This is his woman, this is his wife.
Just when he had finally calmed down, Mu Wanting was still not behaving herself. She quickly tore off the fabric, and he had to tear strips of cloth to tie it back up for her.
During that time, I inevitably touched that soft spot again.
Mu Wanting finally stopped moving.
But she still kept snuggling into his arms.
A smile crept onto his lips without him even realizing it.
He thought, "She's so clingy."
He was somewhat relieved that he was the one standing next to Mu Wanting at this moment; if it were another man, wouldn't she have snuggled into someone else's arms too?
Just thinking about it made him feel irritable.
That night, Shen Xinglan lost count of how many times she changed Mu Wanting's clothes; finally, her body temperature came down.
As dawn broke, Mu Wanting groggily opened her eyes, feeling weak and powerless all over.
Shen Xinglan was looking down at her.
"You're awake?"
Even with such a close-up display of beauty, Mu Wanting still blushed.
"Um."
When I opened my mouth, I realized that my voice was also very hoarse.
Shen Xinglan handed Mu Wanting a glass of water, which Mu Wanting took and drank, and the burning sensation in her throat subsided somewhat.
Thank you.
Shen Xinglan said, "It's good that you're alright."
Mu Wanting felt limp and turned over to continue sleeping.
Shen Xinglan was also asleep, but he felt something was missing, so he moved toward Mu Wanting.
He placed his hand on the waist of the sleeping Mu Wanting, and only then did he feel at ease.
Mu Wanting was awakened by the aroma of roasted meat.
Shen Xinglan killed and roasted the wild rabbit she had caught the night before. He would crawl to get whatever he needed, perfectly embodying the phrase "disabled but determined."
Mu Wanting thought that perhaps they could treat his other, less serious leg, so that his movement wouldn't be hindered.
As for the other leg, it will require at least several surgeries, and there will be plenty of opportunities to negotiate terms at that time.
As for his mother's whereabouts, he has already inquired with his subordinates. When they arrive in the Northwest, he will be a great help.
After finishing the barbecue, she took her medicine and then drifted off to sleep.
When Mu Wanting woke up, she felt much better.
She took out a medical book and flipped through it, then feigned surprise.
"Shen Xinglan, there's hope for your leg!"
Shen Xinglan's eyes lit up, and she also went over to look at the medical book.
However, the handwriting was messy and illegible, and it looked like it was missing parts, so he really couldn't understand it.
Mu Wanting said, "Since we have some free time now and there's no danger, let me treat your legs."
Shen Xinglan had no objections. They had already fallen behind, and the flood would probably last for several days. If his leg didn't heal properly, it would be a burden sooner or later.
Mu Wanting performed acupuncture on his two legs, then took out a scalpel and performed surgery, which took four hours, from dawn to dusk, before it was finally finished.
"Although this surgery is complicated, as long as you recover well, you can try walking in a month."
"Both legs have undergone surgery, but your right leg injury is too severe. Currently, only the left leg can be cured, and the right leg will require several more surgeries."
Shen Xinglan's eyes lit up. Ever since he learned that he was lame, he had never thought that he could recover. Although it was only one leg, it was already much better.
He looked at Mu Wanting with gratitude.
Thank you.
Mu Wanting waved her hand, speaking frankly.
"If you really want to thank me, then please help me find my mother."
She still believed in Shen Xinglan's character.
Moreover, it was indeed Shen Xinglan who saved her when she had a fever, and she felt guilty for having to watch the once high and mighty prince suffer so miserably.
Shen Xinglan smiled.
"Okay, we are husband and wife, I will definitely help you find your mother-in-law."
Mu Wanting secretly curled her lip. So, does that mean they won't help you find someone if you're not married?
So, to get a divorce, I really need to find my mother.
They stayed in the cave for a full month. During the day, Mu Wanting would go out hunting and fishing, and the two of them cooked together. Shen Xinglan's cooking skills were also improved by Mu Wanting's training.
When she was too lazy to cook, Shen Xinglan would cook for her.
The cave was dimly lit, stuffy, and damp, so Mu Wanting carved out several more holes in it.
She also gathered some dry straw and pretended to have found bedding, which she then washed and laid on the stone bed she had carved out.
She also wanted to carve another stone bed, Shen Xinglan said.
"Stop digging. We only have one quilt. You can't be so lucky as to find another one."
Mu Wanting was taken aback. Indeed, it would be too much of a coincidence if she found another quilt.
Anyway, once Shen Xinglan's left leg is healed, they can leave.
After thinking it over, Mu Wanting changed the stone bed into a stone table.
They also carved out a few more stone benches.
Mu Wanting would have Shen Xinglan push the stroller every day and take him outside to see the world.
Shen Xinglan spoke more than before, and her eyes were no longer as gloomy as before, but instead filled with hope.
Shen Xinglan felt that living like this was quite good, even if he didn't become a prince.
But he still has family members in exile. If he and his wife aren't around, who knows how others will bully the third wife?
He would tell her about his past military campaigns, and Mu Wanting would listen quietly, occasionally chiming in with a few words, playing the role of a good straight man.
Shen Xinglan talked to her more and more, and Mu Wanting just smiled faintly, thinking to herself, "So he can be so gentle and talk so much."
So why was he so annoyed and indifferent when she was pursuing him?
Therefore, the more Shen Xinglan acted this way, the deeper the sorrow in Mu Wanting's heart became.
Then she thought of the unrequited love he still had in his heart, and she reminded herself of that again and again.
Never get caught up in love; those women who throw themselves into love often end up in tragic circumstances.
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