Wu Jingyun opened the doors of a small house that was situated in the woods of Green Dragon Mountain. Licheng made Xiana settle on the mattress of the bed which was dusty.
Xiana lifted her leg slightly and then removed the handkerchief from it. The blood had clotted when Licheng took the shoe from Wu Jingyun and placed it on the floor.
"We will practice tomorrow morning. You should rest today," Licheng said and turned to leave when Xiana caught his hand. He tilted his head and glanced at her with inquisitiveness.
"I can walk. We should not delay the practice because of this minor injury," Xiana opined. Seeing a neutral expression on his face, she continued, "Forgive me. You must be tired." She withdrew her hand from him and placed it on her lap.
Licheng left with Wu Jingyun while Xiana stayed alone in the room.
"How many days is the Crown Prince planning to stay here?" Jingyun asked.
"Until her qi is awakened," Licheng replied.
