Actually, the Needling Technique has always been meant to be combined with a Medicine Bath, only after which the therapeutic effects can be solidified. But Yang Ruxin didn't mention this—she didn't kill him with a single needle, which was already merciful of her. Therefore, she simply let him sleep.
Yang Baiyue was skeptical but had observed her skilled needling technique, which didn't seem feigned. Coupled with the exhaustion from the procedure, he couldn't continue to ponder and truly closed his eyes, quickly drifting into a dream.
And Dong Hang dared not let Yang Ruxin leave—who knew if, in a while, the groom might never wake up? So, he insisted on having her and Gu Yao move to a side hall.
"You're afraid I'll stab him to death?" Yang Ruxin glanced sideways at Dong Hang.
Dong Hang simply smiled—he wouldn't admit such a thought even if it were true.
