But if he stays here and doesn’t go out to see her.

That should be fine.

The problem is, if he stays in, she’ll also push him to go out.

Xiao Zexin is incredibly frustrated, wishing he could sleep a few more months and just sleep through this period.

Xiao Zexin’s injury, he didn’t let anyone leak to the outside.

Even Ruan Tianling doesn’t know.

Naturally, Nangong Ruyue is even less likely to find out.

One day passed, Xiao Zexin didn’t go out, Nangong Ruyue sent Chen Fen to find him, only to be refused at the door.

She thought, probably because she pushed too hard yesterday, so he doesn’t plan to see her now.

But she won’t retreat just like that.

The more he avoids her, the worse his illness must be.

And how could she possibly remain indifferent?

Another night passed.

By noon the next day, Xiao Zexin still hadn’t gone out.

Nangong Ruyue planned to go find him directly.

She was very worried that he might have left quietly.

Hopefully, he hasn’t gone, or she will spend time looking for him again.

Chen Fen helped her over to the door across the hall.

The bodyguard who lived inside knew her, and seeing it was her, was very respectful in attitude.

"Madam, is there anything you need?"

Nangong Ruyue replied lightly, "I want to see Xiao Zexin."

The bodyguard said with difficulty, "Mr. Xiao said he won’t see anyone..."

"Including me?"

"...Yes."

Nangong Ruyue smiled faintly, "Then move aside, I’ll go ask him myself."

"But..."

"What, don’t want me to go in?" Nangong Ruyue’s expression was cold.

The bodyguard thought, these two, neither can be offended.

"Madam, please allow me to inform him first."

"No need." Nangong Ruyue walked directly inside, and the bodyguard dared not really stop her.

Nangong Ruyue entered the living room, several servants quickly approached to greet her.

Instantly, Nangong Ruyue had become the mistress of the place.

"Where is he?"

The servants naturally knew who she was asking about: "Sir is upstairs... taking a nap."

Nangong Ruyue nodded, "Take me up to see him."

"But Sir is resting..." The servants’ eyes flickered.

Nangong Ruyue was very perceptive and immediately knew something was off about the servants.

She said coolly to Chen Fen, "Let’s go upstairs."

"Sure." Chen Fen immediately supported her as they headed upstairs.

She was a servant of the Gong Family, instructed by Gong Jiahua to obey Nangong Ruyue’s wishes.

So whatever she said, Chen Fen did.

The servants dared not stop them, helplessly complying.

As Nangong Ruyue ascended the stairs, a faint medicinal smell became more pronounced.

Her brows furrowed slightly, and she quickened her pace.

Xiao Zexin’s room was easy to find since the door was left ajar.

Nangong Ruyue pushed open the door, immediately hit by the strong medicinal smell—

In the spacious bedroom, Xiao Zexin lay on the bed with his eyes closed, receiving an IV drip.

His complexion was somewhat pale; the windows were shut, and the medicinal smell made the room’s air heavy.

Nangong Ruyue’s heart skipped a beat.

She walked quickly to the bedside, and as if sensing her approach, Xiao Zexin suddenly opened his eyes.

His gaze showed momentary surprise but quickly returned to calm.

"Why are you here?"

Nangong Ruyue looked at him anxiously, "What’s wrong with you, where do you feel unwell?"

Xiao Zexin slowly supported his body, as Nangong Ruyue reached to help him, he hurried to stop her, "No!"

Nangong Ruyue’s hand froze in the air—

Xiao Zexin quickly sat up, leaning against the headboard.

"Why are you here?" He stared at her and asked again.