Du Yunluo, half-asleep and half-awake, wasn't sure if she had truly fallen asleep.
When she opened her eyes, it was already getting light outside. She quickly got up, put on her shoes, and went to the east room.
Pulling aside the curtain and entering, Jiuxi, who was lying on the table, raised his head alertly. Seeing it was Du Yunluo, he grinned and made a shushing gesture.
Du Yunluo looked at the bed. Mu Lianxiao was still fast asleep, and she couldn't help but feel a bit relieved.
When Mu Lianxiao awoke, Du Yunluo asked Jiuxi to fetch the military doctor.
The military doctor came over and asked Mu Lianxiao a few questions. Mu Lianxiao nodded or shook his head slightly in response, but he was exhausted and soon fell asleep again.
By nightfall, Mu Lianxiao woke up once more. Du Yunluo again fed him porridge and medicine.
