2024
The Emperor of Xilin trusted yet hesitated, his caution preventing an immediate agreement: "Let me think about this matter."
If the Cao Ming Brothers were truly at odds as Lady Qin suggested, he might as well save face for Lady Qin and give Cao Hui the travel documents later.
Upon hearing the Emperor loosen his stance, Xiao Ruo wisely refrained from pressing further: "Very well, Your Majesty, take your time to consider. By the way, I have good news for you; with your current recovery status, another ten days of acupuncture will have you fully healed."
At last, there was a hint of a smile on the Emperor's face: "In recent days, I have indeed felt a noticeable improvement."
For several nights, he no longer experienced headaches, only a slight pain upon waking in the morning. His spirits were high during the day, and handling the affairs of state, he felt unencumbered.
