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When Dingxiang rushed into Side Pavilion, she saw a eunuch carrying out a basin of hot water stained with blood.
She felt cold all over and grabbed him.
Where is His Highness the King of Han?
The eunuch looked worried: "His Highness is inside..."
Before she could finish speaking, Dingxiang rushed inside like a gust of wind.
Without glancing at anyone else, she rushed to the bedside and saw King Han lying quietly on the bed with his eyes closed.
He took off his clothes, revealing his upper body, but his chest was wrapped in thick bandages.
Dingxiang's tears fell instantly.
Her hands trembled as she touched the bandage, her movements incredibly gentle, as if afraid of hurting him.
Even though she moved very gently, she still woke up the King of Han.
He struggled to open his eyes and seemed somewhat surprised to see the person silently weeping beside the bed.
He stared blankly at the lilac and murmured to himself.
"Am I dreaming again?"
He looked up, wanting to wipe away Dingxiang's tears.
"Don't cry."
The way they handled it so carefully was as if they were facing a priceless treasure.
Dingxiang felt his hand gently touch her face, like a feather brushing against her skin.
Her face flushed red.
At that moment, she thought of many things and understood many things.
When the King of Han saw that she blushed, he was also taken aback. He reached out and touched her face again, as if to confirm something.
One, two, three...
What started as touching eventually turned into pinching.
All of Dingxiang's romantic feelings vanished. She slapped his hand away and glared at him.
"Have you touched enough?"
The King of Han finally realized that this was not a dream, but reality.
His eyes lit up instantly.
"Why are you back? Weren't you with the Imperial Concubine at the estate?"
"I heard you were injured, so I asked the Imperial Concubine to return early."
Dingxiang wasn't the type to be coy; she had simply been unaware of her own feelings before, so she took all of King Han's gestures of goodwill and tests as normal.
But now, she realized how much she cared about the King of Han. She thought of some of the things the King of Han had said and done to her in the past, and she understood in an instant.
"Are you worried about me?" King Han blurted out.
Dingxiang nodded, looking at his wound with a pained expression.
Does it hurt?
Of course it hurts. The medicine given by the imperial physician is very effective at stopping the bleeding, but it can only stop the bleeding and not relieve the pain.
But the King of Han did not want to appear weak in front of his beloved, so he deliberately puffed out his chest.
"It doesn't hurt! This little injury is nothing, it's nothing."
Seeing his bravado, Dingxiang's expression instantly changed.
"It really doesn't hurt?"
"It doesn't hurt! Even if you stab me again, I won't be afraid!"
The next moment, Dingxiang expressionlessly reached out and pressed her hand on his wound, successfully seeing the King of Han's expression instantly twist.
Dingxiang gave a soft snort, scolding him as she unwrapped the bandages from his body.
"Trying to be tough with me? I know you too well. You cry out in pain even with the slightest cut on your hand and ask me to apply medicine. How could such a big wound not hurt?"
The King of Han grinned and muttered to himself.
"That imperial physician is really something, why didn't he give me some painkillers? I heard that the Imperial Medical Academy has developed a new anesthetic powder that is more effective than the old one."
Ding Xiangzai carefully examined his wound, and after confirming that no vital organs were injured, she breathed a sigh of relief. Then she found a clean white cloth and re-wrapped it for him.
“You don’t understand. That new anesthetic powder is a modified version of the Thousand-Day Intoxication formula. It’s still unstable and can’t be used too much. Besides, your injury is in your chest. You can see the surface wound, but we don’t know if there’s any damage to your internal organs! If you take painkillers like anesthetic powder, it will numb your senses and you won’t be aware of any changes, which will be worse. The imperial physician’s treatment was correct. Don’t blame people unnecessarily.”
The King of Han felt a sweet warmth in his heart as he received her attentive care, and a smile couldn't help but appear on his face.
Dingxiang looked up and saw him grinning foolishly, so she couldn't help but pat him on the shoulder.
“In the future, if you encounter trouble, try to avoid it. There’s no need to rush in. You’re a prince, after all! I think the other princes are much smarter than you. This time, everyone else avoided it, but you stupidly went for it.”
“I am different from them. They all have mothers and wives to rely on, but I only have myself.”
The King of Han said in a calm tone.
Dingxiang felt even more sorry for her.
Considering her own family's situation and the fact that she couldn't help the King of Han at all, she hesitated.
The King of Han immediately saw through her thoughts and quickly grabbed her hand.
"Don't go!"
Dingxiang blinked: "I didn't say I was leaving!"
King Han pursed his lips: "I don't need to rely on others, I rely on myself, and I'm no worse than them! Dingxiang, we are similar, I want to be with you forever and ever, I want you to be my wife, will you?"
Dingxiang was caught off guard and tried to pull her hand back, but King Han held on tightly, as if afraid she would escape.
Seeing that she remained silent, the King of Han's eyes dimmed.
"You don't want to?"
Dingxiang bit her lip.
"I... I didn't say I didn't want to... you just have to give me time!"
They'd barely realized their feelings when they were suddenly asked to get married?
Dingxiang said things were progressing too fast and she was a little flustered.
"So you're agreeing?"
The King of Han was overjoyed.
"Let go first!"
Dingxiang called out, her voice carrying a coquettish tone that she herself was unaware of.
The King of Han released her hand, but still looked at her with lingering affection.
Dingxiang sat up straight: "I didn't agree! If you want to marry me, you have to prepare enough gifts, hire a matchmaker, and formally propose to my parents. Only if my parents agree can it be done."
"Alright! I'll go discuss this with my elder brother right away!"
King Han propped himself up on his elbows and immediately tried to get out of bed.
Dingxiang grabbed him.
"Don't rush. Before that, there are some things I need to make clear to you." She said seriously, "I love medicine and I love treating people. After we get married, you can't stop me."
The King of Han raised his hand and swore, "I will never stop you from doing anything, I swear!"
Dingxiang continued, "Also, I need to stay in the palace to look after the little prince and princess until they grow up. So, the marriage will have to wait a few years."
King Han hesitated for a moment, but finally nodded.
"And there's more..."
"I'll agree to anything as long as you're willing to marry me."
He couldn't help but hug Dingxiang.
Life is still long, and as long as you are by my side, I will never be lonely again.
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