The castle finally quietened down after Li Qin and her maids left. He Xiyan lay on the bed, looking a little frail since she had just been discharged and cold sweat constantly beaded on her forehead.
Ye Hao personally saw to her care. He fetched a basin of warm water, wrung the handkerchief dry and helped her wiped away the perspiration from her forehead and neck.
"It's okay, they're gone now, Yan Yan…" he said as he held her hand tightly, his eyes full of concern. This was the woman he would be spending the rest of his life with, so he couldn't bring himself to be happy when he saw how unhappy she was.
Even though their princess had now come home with them.
