Huo Yunshen quieted down after a few minutes, and Jing Xi tried to pull her hand back gently. As gentle as she tried, she still woke Huo Yunshen up.
Huo Yunshen opened his eyes slightly. He could not clearly see who the woman was in front of him in the dark, but he thought she was Jing Xi and hugged her in excitement.
âJing Xi... Youâre back... I knew you would come back...â
Tears filled Huo Yunshenâs eyes as he hugged the woman tightly.
âTell me that this is not a dream...â
Huo Yunshen kept repeating the same sentences.
Even though it was awkward, Jing Xi had to stop Huo Yunshen.
âIâm sorry, my liege, but youâve got the wrong person...â
Shocked by the voice that he was not expecting, Huo Yunshen quickly turned on the bed lamp and realized that the woman was Jin Xiaoxi and not his wife.
He was fully awake and was not dreaming.
He was disappointed but frustrated at the same time.
âWho let you in?â Huo Yunshen scolded while realizing that Jin Xiaoxi was sitting on his bed. âWho allowed you to sit on my bed?â
It was only then that Jing Xi realized that she was actually sitting on the kingâs bed. She cursed herself for being clumsy as she got up quickly.
âIâm really sorry...â Jing Xi apologized before mustering her courage to continue speaking. âIâm here to take care of your meals. Thereâs some congee that Iâve prepared, do you want to try some?â
Huo Yunshen followed Jing Xiâs finger that was pointing at the table and spotted the bowl of congee.
âTake it away. I donât want it!â
âBut it might be able to help with your pain...â
âI said I donât want it! Take it away!â Huo Yunshen scolded as he pointed at the door.
Jing Xi pouted and took the congee. But after taking two steps towards the door, Jing Xi stopped and said what was in her mind.
âMy liege, I know that youâre frustrated, but you canât take it out on your body! You should know that your body doesnât belong to you anymore but to the whole nation. If you were to fall, who would take over the throne? The prince? Heâs still too small. And the prince also needs you the most right now. If you donât love yourself...what would your wife think if she saw you like this? You should take care of yourself, for everyone and for the wife that you held dearly.â
Jing Xi threw a whole lecture in Huo Yunshenâs face, but Huo Yunshen still gave no response. Jing Xi sighed and turned to leave.
âCome back!â Huo Yunshen ordered.
Jing Xiâs heart skipped a beat, happy that her words were effective.
Jing Xi went back to Huo Yunshenâs side and said, âThe congee should be warm enough to eat.â
âPut it on the table.â
Huo Yunshen pointed at the round table, and Jing Xi set the bowl down. Huo Yunshen sat down by the table and looked at the bowl of white congee.
âWhatâs in there?â