This was unbearable, so she decided to speak up and ask him for a clear explanation. It must have been difficult for Ling Mohan, having to drink such bitter medicine for so long. It was truly remarkable.
If she had to drink this medicine, she would have couldn't bear the bitterness and would have refused it long ago.
"Of course, I don't find the medicine bitter. I'm just curious and want to ask you for a clear explanation."
Ling Mohan's expression tightened. He would never admit this to Feng Jin. Even if the medicine were more bitter, he would grit his teeth and drink it without fear.
If Feng Jin knew he was afraid of bitter medicine, wouldn't he be utterly ridiculed?
"That's good. I was worried you thought the medicine was bitter and was thinking of changing the prescription to something less bitter if you really couldn't drink it. It seems I don't need to bother now."
When Ling Mohan heard Feng Jin say this, his expression immediately crumbled. Could he still take back his words now?
"You've drunk the medicine. You should rest well. I'll go and continue to brew medicine for you."
These past two days, whenever she had time, she rushed to brew medicine for Ling Mohan, not even taking a moment to rest.
"I still have to keep drinking? I've been drinking for three days already. In fact, my wound has already healed, and my body is very strong and full of vitality. Look, can I stop drinking this medicine?"
Ling Mohan cautiously probed Feng Jin's intentions. He truly didn't want to keep drinking it anymore. He just hoped Feng Jin would be merciful and let him off the hook, and stop tormenting him.
Feng Jin's brows furrowed slightly, as if deep in thought. After a moment, to Ling Mohan's dismay, she uttered words that made his hopes collapse: "No, you must continue drinking this medicine for another two days. This is all for your own good. You're all grown up now, you can't throw tantrums like a child. You must obediently listen and drink your medicine. From now on, I will personally watch you drink it before I leave."
Ling Mohan's lips twitched twice. There wasn't a trace of a smile on his face, and he felt as if the sky was about to fall.
"Then can you... can you make this medicine less bitter?"
Since he had to continue drinking it, why not make it less bitter if possible? Why insist on being proud and suffering? Why torment himself?
Feng Jin instantly understood Ling Mohan's true intention. This was not settling for second best; since the medicine couldn't be avoided, he wanted to find a way to make it easier for himself.
So, his earlier noble and fearless demeanor was all an act? She had admired him in vain. She thought he was so formidable, but it turned out she had wasted her feelings.
"Alright, I know what you mean. Don't worry, I'll definitely satisfy you. I absolutely won't let you drink such bitter medicine anymore. Your wish has been granted. Drink your medicine obediently from now on and don't always find excuses."
In the past few days, every time she brought the medicine, he would chatter endlessly, and only when he could no longer avoid it would he start drinking.
She had been wondering why Ling Mohan was acting so unusually. Now she finally understood. All of this was because of that.
Slightly mocked by Feng Jin, Ling Mohan no longer cared about his pride and smiled as he replied, "As long as the medicine isn't so bitter, everything else is easy to talk about... easy to talk about..."
Feng Jin shook her head helplessly. She was amazed by Ling Mohan's petty thoughts at this moment and was speechless.
Had his very nature changed because of this illness? The current Ling Mohan was simply like a child, arguing over the slightest trivial matter. httpδ:/m.kuAisugg.nět
After a few more instructions to Ling Mohan, Feng Jin left, still somewhat worried.
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"Madam, you should go back and rest. Let this servant watch over it." Chu Qing followed Feng Jin's instructions and added the last herb to the medicine pot. Then, she suggested to Feng Jin that she go back and rest, asking to stay and watch.
Now that the medicine was ready, all that was left was to continue simmering it. She could manage watching over it by herself, so there was no need to keep the Madam here as well.
"Alright then. You stay and watch." There wasn't anything particularly important to do anyway. It was the same whether she stayed or Chu Qing watched.
She might as well accept the offer and take this opportunity to slack off a little and get some good rest.
After a few more words of instruction to Chu Qing, Feng Jin got up and left. As soon as she returned to her room and before the stool beneath her had even warmed up, a commotion arose outside the room.
"Madam, Prince Jing and Princess Jing have arrived."
Feng Jin's brows furrowed slightly. Lin Yuwei's arrival was not unusual, but the two of them arriving together was quite rare. It was the first time they had come together.
"I'll go and see."
Feng Jin murmured a couple of words and then quickly stood up and walked out. As soon as she reached the hall, she saw Chu Chenyi pacing back and forth like an ant on a hot pan.
"Can't you just sit down? My head is going to explode from you pacing around."
Lin Yuwei rubbed her temples, her complaining voice echoing throughout the hall. The moment she looked up and saw Feng Jin, it was as if she had seen a savior. She quickly stood up and grabbed her tightly, "Sister Feng Jin, you're finally here."
If she hadn't arrived any sooner, she would have been driven mad by Chu Chenyi. Now, she was truly liberated.
"Your Highness Prince Jing, what brings you here..."
Didn't he used to avoid her whenever he saw her? It was indeed a rare sight for Ling Mohan to come here willingly.
"I've come to ask for a favor. I implore Madam to accompany me."
"That might not be possible. I have many affairs to manage in my household, and with my young general currently unwell, I cannot leave easily. Therefore, I'm afraid I cannot accompany Your Highness..."
She truly didn't want to go, but there were too many matters in the manor, and Ling Mohan still needed someone to take care of him.
Chu Chenyi immediately became anxious, his tone growing flustered. "Consider it me begging you. This is an urgent matter, a matter of utmost importance. Please, accompany me to the palace."
"To the palace... for what? I ask Prince Jing to explain clearly."
The more she listened, the more confused she became. What was the purpose of going to the palace, and what was Chu Chenyi's reason for coming today?
Chu Chenyi glanced at the maids standing around and directly ordered them all to leave.
After everyone had left, Chu Chenyi finally revealed the truth: "The Emperor has fallen into a coma, and the imperial physicians in the palace are powerless..."