After that, the eunuch had the accompanying Imperial Physician take Prince Ning's pulse and left behind some medicines and supplements before departing.
It was only after sending Eunuch Xia off from the residence that Fu Wei hurried back to the main courtyard. With a meaningful glance, several confidants began to stand guard around the courtyard.
Prince Ning had already sat up, and although his complexion was still poor, his spirit was much better than before.
Fu Wei bowed and said, "Eunuch Xia has left."
Prince Ning nodded and said, "It seems that those people have grown impatient and want to kill me before the Empress Dowager's birthday celebration." He then addressed Fu Wei, "General Qian, in his longing to visit his parents and children back home, exhibits a profoundly human sentiment. If the Ye family agrees, let him go. However, we need a good excuse, and he must return before the beginning of June..."
