“I know what to do, you can go back now.” Xiao Wangye was the first to enter the room, leaving Lin Xiao and Ye Qingcheng alone, looking at each other, not understanding why he suddenly threw a tantrum.
“There are still some things to pay attention to, I’ll tell you…”
“No need! You go back.” Xiao Wangye interrupted her directly, his voice doubling in volume.
Ye Qingcheng was clearly startled. The foot she was about to step into the room retracted. Xiao Wangye dared not look at her, afraid that a single glance would cause him pain.
“Ding, the male protagonist is lying.” San San, the system, was finally useful.
Ye Qingcheng was even more confused. Since he was lying, it meant he needed her, so why was he so resolute in driving her away?
“Why? Isn’t it better for me to be here?” As Xiao Wangye’s personal physician, it was essential to be by his side.
“No need, I know how to proceed. Master has also told me. Right, Lin Xiao.” Seeing that he couldn’t persuade her alone, he had to pull Lin Xiao in.
Ye Qingcheng looked at Lin Xiao, her eyes full of: Is what he said true? Her mouth twitched, this couple’s quarrel had dragged him in as cannon fodder: “Yes, yes, Your Highness Consort, Dr. Wen has already told His Highness.” Under Xiao Wangye’s threat, he could only stand on his side.
“San San, what he said is not sincere, right?” Looking at the “duo act” of the master and servant in front of her, she silently asked the system in her mind.
“Yes, the system detects insincerity. The system cannot inform you of the specific reasons.” At this time, it seemed rather professional.
“Alright then, I’ll go back first. Don’t push yourself too hard the first time.” Still worried, she left a reminder before leaving. She now understood Xiao Wangye’s personality. Being in a high position, he did not allow anything to be beyond his control. If someone told him that a task would take a certain amount of time to complete, he would shorten that time by half, because he could do it. He needed to control everything.
After Ye Qingcheng disappeared from his sight: “Lin Xiao, close the door, let’s begin.”
Even if he were to ask His Highness for the reason now, he wouldn’t get an answer. He would ask after it was over, and then explain to the Consort on behalf of His Highness. After all, they were deeply in love now, and there could be no misunderstandings.
What Xiao Wangye called “begin” was the actual start. Before Lin Xiao could come over, he had already propped himself up on the railing. Unlike his usual movements, this time he stood up completely. The leg muscles, unused for a long time, had obviously atrophied. In less than a quarter of an hour, they were already trembling slightly.
“Your Highness, perhaps I should help you walk a bit first to get used to it.” Lin Xiao had never seen such a helpless Prince Xiao.
Although he was a man taller than others, his lower body was trembling. His hands gripped the railing tightly, adapting to the sensation of standing. Xiao Wangye’s forehead was already sweating, and his hands were trembling slightly, as if he would fall at any moment.
Even when facing traps set by hundreds of people, Prince Xiao had never been so dishevelled.
Refusing Lin Xiao’s support, he slowly took the first step. As expected, seeing him about to fall, Lin Xiao quickly supported him, “Your Highness.” His voice even carried a tremble.
“No need, just like this, you stand to the side.” Support me when I’m about to fall.
“Okay.” No one could change His Highness’s mind, so he could only assist him from the side.
It was then that Lin Xiao understood why His Highness had called the Consort away. No man would expose his pain in front of the woman he loved. He would only wish to always appear tall and majestic in her eyes, not like this now, needing support to walk.
“Alas, it’s just His Highness’s excessive pride,” Lin Xiao grumbled in his heart.
Looking at Xiao Wangye, who was gritting his teeth and persevering, Lin Xiao could only admire him. Not everyone could face their own imperfections head-on.
Soon, Xiao Wangye removed his outer robe, leaving only a single layer of clothing. The single layer was also soaked with sweat, clinging tightly to his body, revealing the Regent’s well-built physique. In contrast, his lower body appeared somewhat slender, like a pair of chopsticks with a pineapple stuck on top.
Today was the first day, and it was more painful than expected. His legs, unused for a long time, felt like they didn’t belong to him, completely out of his control. Just standing was accompanied by a bone-piercing pain, as if someone was pricking him with needles.
He could not fall.
The veins on his arms bulged due to his excessive exertion, climbing his arms and showing that the owner was in a state of intense focus.
Finally, he took the first step.
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“Why can’t you tell me the reason?” Back in the room, Ye Qingcheng spoke directly to San San without using mental waves.
“Qingcheng, have you forgotten that you still have a mission to complete?” If the system had a human form, San San would now be picking his nose, speaking in a casual tone, his crossed legs swinging back and forth.
Mission? Right, there’s still one! The apology count!
“I remember now.” After returning to the capital, her mind was entirely focused on the medical hall, and she hadn’t had the energy to think about this mission. “How many are left now? And what’s the reward?”
“This mission and sincerity are mutually achieved,” it said cryptically.
“Say something I can understand.” The helplessness in her tone was almost tangible.
“It means you have fifteen remaining. The reward cannot be revealed at the moment.”
If it were before, this mission would have been trivial for Ye Qingcheng. But now, they were somewhat united in their hearts, and making Xiao Wangye make a mistake was indeed more difficult than returning to the real world. Moreover, the current Xiao Wangye was completely obedient to Ye Qingcheng, to the extent of giving her the moon if she asked for the stars.
“Ahhh, this is so difficult. Do you have any hints for me?” Ye Qingcheng lay on the soft quilt, her voice muffled as she spoke into it.
“Today’s incident is an excellent opportunity.” Her clever little head quickly came up with such a method.
“Ah, yes, how did I not think of that?” Ye Qingcheng was enlightened by San San’s suggestion.
“San San can provide you with which emotional expression increases the success rate.”
“Oh? You actually have such a function? I’m hearing this for the first time today.”
San San began to be proud again: “Of course. I am the strongest system.” It began to analyze: “Anger, seventy percent; Vulnerability, eighty percent; Green tea, eighty-five percent; Tears, one hundred percent.”
Ye Qingcheng: …
“Is this called analysis?” Every option is a successful analysis.