The Husband’s Scheme

I can rest assured.” His voice grew weaker. “But, even if you marry someone else, you must always think of me.” I pushed him playfully. “Yes, yes, I’ll think of you.” He fell silent. I became anxious and shook his hand. He then slowly continued: “I thought about it, and I can’t let you marry someone else.” “You—” I was both amused and exasperated. He continued on his own: “If you marry someone else and still think of me, you’ll definitely be unhappy. But—if someone can make you forget me, then marry him.” What nonsense is this? “Stop talking nonsense. Don’t say anymore.” He mumbled in response. “A Yao. I’m a bit tired, I’ll sleep for a while.” How could he sleep in this situation? I suddenly realized something and reached out to touch his body. As soon as my hand touched his chest and abdomen, the slippery, sticky sensation made me panic. “Don’t sleep!” I shook him lightly in fear. “Brother Jin, please don’t sleep, don’t scare me… What injury did you suffer? Why is there so much blood on you?” He didn’t answer. I didn’t dare to move him forcefully, just tremblingly bringing my hand near his nose. Fortunately, he was still breathing, though very weakly. He had probably just passed out. But in the darkness, I didn’t know exactly where he was injured. I could only tear off my clothing to roughly bandage him, praying for rescuers to arrive soon. In the darkness, the passage of time seemed to have stopped.