Ning Xi'er wanted to see, but Xie Zhun put his hand behind his back...
Ning Xi'er went straight to the other side and lifted up his sleeve...
Red spots appeared on my wrists and palms.
Ning Xi'er grabbed his chin with one hand and looked him around...
really!
Many red spots also appeared on my neck.
What are you allergic to?
Ning Xi'er scanned the table and all the ingredients on the plates, looking at them very carefully.
Because they were unsure of Xie Zhun's habits, and since Eunuch Xu wasn't around, they served some common ingredients, just prepared in a more refined way.
Until Ning Xi'er's gaze fell on a plate of steamed radish cake, with celery leaves as a garnish.
The redness and swelling on Xie Zhun's arms and neck were spreading, and the effects of traditional Chinese medicine were slow and recurring...
Ning Xi'er took out silver needles and inserted them into the Quchi and Zusanli acupoints...
A few breaths later, the red spots that had just appeared on the skin quickly disappeared.
Ning Xi'er felt relieved and looked at Xie Zhun's face with a hint of reproach.
She pouted and asked, "If I don't look, are you planning to itch yourself to death?"
Xie Zhun smiled faintly and said, "It's just an allergy, it won't kill you."
Yes! Compared to his past experiences, it really is nothing...
Seeing how much pain he was in, and how he was hiding and suppressing his feelings, Ning Xi'er felt even more heartbroken.
There must have been many more painful times in the past!
His Highness Prince Cheng was perceptive enough to read people's expressions, so he softened his voice and explained, "It wasn't intentional to hide it from you..."
I never knew that some of these dishes were inedible...
Seeing you happy, I didn't want to disappoint or worry you.
Ning Xi'er glared at him angrily. Was this a spoilsport?
Severe allergies can have serious consequences!
But seeing him adopt such a submissive attitude—something he had never done in front of others, only towards her...
Ning Xi'er suddenly felt that she seemed to have become childish...
Liking someone is truly terrifying!
It will turn you into someone who is not like yourself.
Who spoke with that reproachful tone just now?
It wasn't her anyway!
Ning Xi'er just wanted to cover her face and find a place to hide.
The person in front of me was stunned, their eyes shifting with emotion...
He said nothing, but it was as if Xie Zhun saw everything.
Suddenly, Xie Zhun took Ning Xi'er's hand from the side and pulled her close to his chest...
Xie Zhun held Ning Xi'er's soft hand and sighed, "If I could live with you in this pure land every day, it would be perfect."
Ning Xi'er tilted her head slightly, revealing her snow-white and slender neck. Xie Zhun glanced at her deeply, then looked away.
Ning Xi'er asked with a smile, "Are you really willing to give up the prosperity and liveliness outside?"
I have everything here, but if you stay here too long, you might get tired of it.
"There are still the Duke of Protectorate, Eunuch Xu, General Zheng, and Zheng Ye outside. Are you really willing to give them all up?"
Xie Zhun rested his chin on Ning Xi'er's head, his voice steady, "Of course. They'll have an easier time without me..."
There's no need to covet my empire. Find an opportunity to leave, retreat to the mountains, and a different world will unfold...
No matter how bustling the times are, what good is it? Amidst deceit, scheming, and the pursuit of fame and fortune, how many people can truly sleep peacefully at night?
It's good here. With you here, I feel at ease. I can sleep peacefully anytime without worrying about anyone coming to kill me...
Ning Xi'er reached out and wrapped her arms around his back.
She knew he was just tired.
Feigning nonchalance, she said playfully, "If you like, I'll often let you stay for a few days, like a hotel, so you can come and relax for a few days anytime..."
The meaning was clear: she couldn't play along.
Xie Zhun frowned.
Ning Xi'er grinned, "I still have unfulfilled wishes, I need to save my mother, my brother, and my maternal grandfather's family..."
Xie Zhun, being kind and compassionate, hugged Ning Xi'er tightly again upon hearing this, "Alright! Then let's each fulfill our duties..."
Once everything settles down, we'll go to a place free from worldly troubles and live peacefully..."
Ning Xi'er nestled in Xie Zhun's arms but did not answer.
She knew this wish was destined to remain unfulfilled, and she didn't want to give him the runaround.
Xie Zhun was well aware that this was the first time in his life he had ever had such a thought...
Even knowing full well how difficult it would be, he was determined to give it his all!
With three days remaining, Xie Zhun focused on practicing.
Except when sleeping, he wears the exoskeleton and tirelessly practices walking.
As he lay down, Ning Xi'er helped him remove the exoskeleton...
The softest and most skin-friendly material actually caused blood marks to form on the skin where it was worn.
Xie Zhun was half asleep when he felt a soft, warm breeze brushing against his stinging skin...
Her soft fingertips scooped out the cool ointment and gently applied it to the slightly sore spot...
In his sleep, he was held in someone's arms, and a water bag was stuffed into his mouth...
The water tasted slightly sweet, and as it slid slowly down my throat, the pain and fatigue quickly subsided...
After an unknown amount of time, the person gradually regained consciousness.
He could have opened his eyes, but he kept them closed, and all he could manage was a soft, shallow "It hurts..."
Sure enough, the person holding her in their arms hugged her even tighter and quickly checked the painful area.
Where she couldn't see, Xie Zhun curled the corners of his lips into a smile that illuminated the entire room.
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