Only then did I realize that the person next to me was burning hot.
She quickly fetched a basin of water and placed the damp cloth on his forehead.
Then she lifted the quilt and took off his undergarments.
When I saw the old scars of varying depths covering his fair skin, I was stunned.
These marks look like whip marks.
Su Ruanruan felt a sudden, sharp pain in a certain spot.
What exactly did Mu Bai experience as a child?
She repeatedly wiped his palms, soles, and armpits with a damp cloth.
Finally, he took the oil lamp to the kitchen, where there were several packets of herbs, but they were not the right remedy for fever.
What should we do?
Outside, the sound of the night watchman's gong could already be heard.
It's past midnight.
Su Ruanruan shivered; the temperature difference between day and night was too great. She quickly went back inside and put on her coat.
He touched Mu Bai's forehead, lit the lantern, and left the courtyard.
The streets were now completely dark.
A cold wind blew, and the lantern in my hand flickered on and off.
It would be a lie to say I wasn't afraid, but once I stepped out of the yard, there was no turning back.
Su Ruanruan gritted her teeth, her eyes darting around as she gripped the lantern tightly in her hand.
Three tall figures emerged from the alleyway in the distance.
In the darkness, Huo Yan's eagle-like eyes were fixed on that figure.
What a coincidence, what is she doing here so late?
Suddenly remembering Wei Zheng's words, Huo Yan curled his lips into a smile.
"What's wrong, brother?"
Seeing Huo Yan stop, Jin Yu asked.
Huo Yan pointed to the figure ahead and whispered a few words to Jin Yu and Niu Mang.
Both of them were puzzled, but they saw gossip in each other's eyes.
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