"Miss, you're awake?" The maidservant placed a basin of hot water on the table, then hurried to the bedside.
"Don't come over!" Xiao Yao immediately stopped her.
When she spoke, she discovered her voice was incredibly hoarse. Last night, when she lost control, she had cried out...
Her face instantly flushed red, but after the redness faded, it quickly turned pale. Clutching the quilt to cover herself, Xiao Yao endured the discomfort in her legs and slowly sat up. She didn't know what she had experienced before, but last night, there hadn't been that kind of... intense pain. Yet, Feng Ye Xuan's stamina was something she couldn't bear at all.
Initially, she had fainted from anger, and she didn't know how long she was unconscious. When she woke up, that scoundrel was still by her side. The subsequent events felt like a journey through hell. Again and again, until her strength gave out and she fainted once more... That bastard! Xiao Yao clenched her fists tightly.
"Don't come over, I'll... I'll dress myself." Seeing the clothes Dong Qing held, she gritted her teeth and said hoarsely, "Put them on the bed."
"Yes." Dong Qing was obedient. After placing the clothes down, she carefully retreated to the outer room.
Xiao Yao found it a bit difficult to dress. Her limbs were weak, her stamina severely depleted, and most importantly, she was somewhat dehydrated. As soon as she finished dressing and drank several cups of warm water with Dong Qing's assistance, and ate some snacks, Liu Jin arrived.
"Miss, let me take your pulse."
"I am a physician myself, I don't need you to worry." Xiao Yao was now extremely wary of everyone belonging to Feng Ye Xuan. Even Dong Qing served her with great caution. However, Xiao Yao's attitude towards Dong Qing was somewhat more amiable. Why trouble a young girl who knew nothing?
Liu Jin ignored her hostility and said with a smile, "Although Miss is skilled in medicine, you seem to pay no attention to your own throat. Miss, please allow me to examine it?"
"I don't need it!"
"Miss, this is the Prince's order. I am merely following instructions." Liu Jin said this gently, but with no hint of jest. "I have no choice. If Miss does not comply, I will have to resort to forceful measures."
"You can't beat me!" Xiao Yao's expression darkened, and her palm immediately filled with true qi.
Liu Jin, however, maintained a smile and spoke softly, "Miss, Jing Ri and Wang Yue are outside. Individually, I cannot defeat you, but with their help, Miss cannot defeat us." Of course, there was one more crucial point. Liu Jin smiled and uttered a threat, "Jian Wu Ying... no, you prefer the name Ye Qing Ying."
"What have you done to Master?" Xiao Yao's expression indeed changed, and she glared at him furiously. These scoundrels, with their kind faces and smiling lips, showed no hint of wickedness. Yet, they dared to threaten her with her Master! Truly, one cannot judge a book by its cover!
Liu Jin knew her disdain for him but didn't care. He continued smiling, "It's nothing much. It's just that if Miss doesn't behave, Ye Qing Ying might have to suffer a little."
"Bastard, how dare you!" Xiao Yao raised her fist and lunged forward. Moving too quickly, her legs felt weak again, and the throbbing pain had not subsided. It was truly uncomfortable! But her fist had already reached Liu Jin.
Liu Jin resigned himself, prepared to take a beating. The Prince had ordered it, and he had to follow, even at his own expense. His voice remained gentle, "I wouldn't dare, but the Prince's orders cannot be disobeyed. Miss, it's alright if you hit me, but I still need to examine your throat. After you've finished hitting me, I will take your pulse."