The First Madam nodded and said softly, "Don't talk, just rest well."
Xiqiu nodded. "Please sit." The Grand Dowager frowned. "You're like this and still worrying about us. Close your eyes and sleep for a while. Let Fourth Master handle the rest."
"I know." Xiqiu showed a faint smile, looked at the Grand Dowager and the First Madam and said, "You don't have to worry about me, I'm fine."
The Grand Dowager's tears still fell, and the First Madam also turned her head to wipe her tears.
Just then the door curtain lifted and Fourth Master Xiao strode in. Xiqiu turned her gaze to him. He was still in his court robes, with her blood on the hem. She pressed her lips into a smile and said nothing.
At that tranquil voice, Fourth Master Xiao felt as if his heart were being twisted by a knife. It was only a few steps' distance, yet he lost the courage to cross it. He simply stood farther away, unwilling to look away, watching her.
