Zhou Shu pondered, “…It’s hard to say. Possibly not until tomorrow.”
Ning Wan Wan asked, “Can I… take a look at him?”
“Of course,” Zhou Shu said, gesturing, “Please, Lady Junzhu.”
Ning Wan Wan nodded and went around the screen. Fu Yi, feeling shy, waited outside.
Zhou Shu watched her enter with a loving gaze, then quietly pulled Yuan Bi aside, whispering, “Yuan Bi, what exactly is going on between the young master and that young Junzhu?”
Yuan Bi was stunned. “Just… what you saw.”
Zhou Shu lowered his voice, saying, “They were already embracing each other, so does that mean they have…”
Yuan Bi looked confused, “Already what?”
Zhou Shu rolled his eyes, “Forget it, I can’t explain it to this blockhead.”
*
Ning Wan Wan sat on a round stool by the bed, gently touching Si Zhan’s face, which was almost transparent, with concern.
“Wan Wan!” Si Zhan suddenly frowned, gripping the bedding tightly as if caught in a nightmare.
Ning Wan Wan quickly held Si Zhan’s hand, softly comforting, “I’m here, Uncle. Wan Wan is right by your side.”
Si Zhan urgently whispered, “Don’t be afraid, I will take you… out…”
“Out?” Ning Wan Wan asked, confused.
Si Zhan grasped her hand, as if afraid of losing her again.
“Uncle?” Ning Wan Wan called softly.
Si Zhan’s brow relaxed, his breathing becoming even – he had fallen asleep.
Ning Wan Wan sighed, glancing at the night sky. Seeing it was late, she tried to gently withdraw her hand, but couldn’t. When she tried again, Si Zhan’s eyebrows furrowed, frightening her into stillness.
After a while, Ning Wan Wan tried to pry open Si Zhan’s fingers while watching his expression. Si Zhan’s grip was firm; she couldn’t break free and didn’t dare use force. After struggling, Ning Wan Wan turned to Zhou Shu for help.
“Zhou Shu?”
Zhou Shu ran in, smiling, “Lady Junzhu, what’s the matter?”
Ning Wan Wan blushed, “The uncle is holding my hand too tightly. I can’t break free.”
Zhou Shu was about to offer help when his eyes flashed with concern. “Ah, it seems the young prince has gone mad. I can’t handle this.”
“Ah?” Ning Wan Wan said anxiously, “But… it’s getting late. If I don’t return soon, my grandmother will worry.”
