Wangji, bought him to the Healer's Pavilion, and place him on the bed, the healers took a glance at Wangji when he was doing so, once Wangji is done he looked at the healer the head healer comes forward and bow down to greet Wangji.
'Second master Lan, how I'm supposed to help you'. Healer asked.
'I found him unconscious, I doubt that it happened multiple times in the past from the information I got, I'm afraid if it's a sign of any serious health issue, do check him please' Wangji said and moves backwards giving space to healer so he can check him.
The healer went near Weiying and take his hand to check his pulse, Weiying said nothing observing every action of the healer.
'Um, I assure there's a weight loss too' Wangji said.
'Okay, we will check his weight, and keep in check if anything serious, can you please wait outside for a while.' Healer said.
'Please open your outer robes I need to check your stomach' healer said.
Weiying did as healer said, the healer pressed his stomach and check it, 'there is no gastric issues right?' healer asked.
'Sometimes it hurts and burns' Weiying said.
'That's due to lack of proper food and you faint due to dehydration I assume there's no other problem in your body, and you should meditate more, it will help in reducing stress, and anxiety.'
'Sometimes I feel heart palpitations, and body ache, and dizziness also ear pulsation' Weiying said.
'Since how long?' Healer asked.
'Earlier it happens sometimes but now very often in every 2-3 days' Weiying said.
'I see, I will recommend you some medicine for this, do you have constant nightmares too?' To which Weiying nods.
The healer went to medicine chamber and start preparing some herbs and medicine for Weiying.
'Here, take it 2 times a day after food' healer said.
Weiying grabbed the medicine pouch keeping his eyes down.
There's something hollow in Weiying eyes Which healer does understand, ignoring that he went outside and greet Lan Wangji once again and informed him about Weiying condition.
...
Inside Pavilion.
Weiying pov.
Two times after food I don't even have a food for one time how I'm supposed to eat two times, I looked at the medicine pouch and see the herbs that should be mixed with tea or hot water, I thinks for a movement and take out the herbs from the pouch and leave them on the bed so someone else can use it, I don't wanna waste it by taking it with me.
Standing up from the bed, I went outside and greet the healer and thank him, Wangji was standing outside with him, I smiled at him, and he took me back to my prison, this time I walked back.
I thank him and he left from there, telling me if I need any help or face any problem or wanna confess something I must send him the butterfly message to him. I just nodded cos there's nothing I wanna confess or say now, not even to my husband...
Wangji brought Weiying to the Healer's Pavilion and gently placed him on the bed. The healers exchanged glances as he did so, and once he was finished, the head healer stepped forward, bowing respectfully.
"Second Master Lan, how may I assist you?" the healer inquired.
"I found him unconscious," Wangji replied, stepping back to give the healer space. "I suspect this has happened multiple times in the past. I'm concerned it might indicate a serious health issue. Please check him."
The healer approached Weiying, taking his hand to check his pulse while Weiying remained silent, observing every action.
"I assure you, there's significant weight loss," Wangji added.
"Very well, we will check his weight and monitor for anything serious. Please wait outside for a moment," the healer instructed.
"Please open your outer robes; I need to examine your stomach," the healer said to Weiying.
Weiying complied, and the healer pressed on his abdomen. "No gastric issues, I hope?"
"Sometimes it hurts and burns," Weiying admitted.
"That's likely due to lack of proper food and dehydration. I assume there are no other problems in your body. You should meditate more; it will help reduce stress and anxiety."
"I sometimes feel heart palpitations, body aches, dizziness, and ear pulsation," Weiying confessed.
"Since when?" the healer asked.
"It used to happen occasionally, but now it's every 2-3 days," Weiying replied.
"I see. I will recommend some medicine for this. Do you also have constant nightmares?" The healer inquired.
Weiying nodded.
The healer went to prepare some herbs and medicine for him. "Here, take this twice a day after meals," he said, handing Weiying a pouch filled with herbs.
Weiying accepted it with downcast eyes, feeling hollow inside. The healer noticed but chose to ignore it as he stepped outside to inform Wangji about Weiying's condition.
---
**Inside Pavilion: Weiying's POV**
Two times after food? I don't even have enough for one meal; how am I supposed to eat twice? Looking at the medicine pouch filled with herbs meant to be mixed with tea or hot water, I hesitated before deciding to leave them on the bed for someone else to use. I didn't want to waste them by taking them with me.
Standing up from the bed was a struggle, but I managed to walk outside and thank the healer. Wangji stood waiting for me; I smiled weakly at him as he took me back to my prison—this time, I walked on my own.
"Thank you," I said softly as he prepared to leave. He reminded me that if I needed anything or wanted to confess something, I should send him a butterfly message. I nodded in response; there was nothing I wanted to confess or say right now—not even to my husband.
As he walked away, my heart felt heavy with unspoken words and emotions that seemed too burdensome to share.
With the time, his condition doesn't improve at all, and another two weeks went same for him, the medicines are very bitter, he doesn't like to eat what he have, but somehow he chews at first but he really needs water after that.
Weiying pov.
It hurts, my mouth burns, ah! water, Water please, I can't breathe, tears? Can be drunk right? Pot!? I looked around for the pot to collect them, but that wasn't enough, I'm drinking my own tears to quench my thirst but it's not helpful at all.
It's not helping, I can't breathe anymore, water, I need water...
...
Suddenly, everything blacks out and he faints there.
After that he wakes up the next morning with a constant knocking on his door, it was Wangji, he come there to see how's he doing, but after incessantly knocking Weiying doesn't open the door, which makes Wangji worried about him.
He decided to go inside, but suddenly Weiying door slides open, and he comes out he was looking very pale.
'Sorry, I was sleeping' Weiying said with a smile which was real cos he saw Wangji.
'I wanna know how've you been doing, any better, did you take the medicine?' Wangji asked.
Weiying smiled and nodded his head, Wangji said nothing.
'Do you wanna talk?' Wangji asked
'Water please...' Weiying said grabbing the door handle to hold himself together, Wangji grabbed his arm too to support him, he slides his one arm on Weiying waist, and another on his arm and helped him towards the bed.
The room was a complete mess, Weiying feels embarrassed and turn his head to another side.
'I will bring the Water' Wangji said before leaving.
Wangji went to Jingshi to bring a jug of water.
'Here', Wangji pass him a glass of water which he poured for him.
Weiying grabbed him and started drinking like a crazy person who haven't seen any water in his life. He's choking himself with water.
'Slower' Wangji said.
Glass after glass Weiying drinks, he finished a full jug of water in one go. He's embarrassed, but he's too thirsty to think anything before.
'Thank you so much'
'Hm' Wangji replied.
'Have you taken a bath, your body stinks.' Wangji said.
'I'm sorry but as you see I don't have any water here to take a bath.' Weiying said lowering his head, avoiding eye contact with Wangji.
'I'm sorry' Wangji said, 'I will bring a water for you to take a bath.'
'Wait! You will be in trouble if you do anything for me' Weiying said.
'I will handle that' Wangji replied and left from there.
Wangji pov.
He doesn't have any water to drink how can I ask if he had taken a bath or not... He looks so pale, he's longing for water to drink and here I'm asking if he had taken a bath or not. I will send an extra water for him to drink, if anyone ask I will say he was stinking so I feel uncomfortable talking to him, and he's coughing when we started talking so I bought water for him, brother, may help me with this, though it's against the rules but I need to do that...
...
That day Weiying just taken a bath with a few mugs of water and soap, rest of the water he stores with himself with whatever container of pot he found in the room...
As time passed, Weiying's condition failed to improve. Another two weeks slipped by, and he found himself trapped in a cycle of despair. The bitter medicines he was forced to take were unpalatable, and he often struggled to force them down. Each time he swallowed, he felt an intense burning sensation in his mouth, and the desperate need for water consumed him.
**Weiying's POV**
It hurts. My mouth burns... Water, please! I can't breathe! Tears? Can they be drunk? I looked around for something—anything—to collect them in, but it wasn't enough. I'm drinking my own tears to quench my thirst, but it's not helping at all.
I need water...
Suddenly, everything went black as I fainted.
---
The next morning, I woke up to the sound of incessant knocking on my door. It was Wangji, come to check on me. After a few moments of knocking without a response, his worry must have compelled him to enter.
As the door slid open, I stepped out, feeling pale and weak. "Sorry, I was sleeping," I said with a smile that felt genuine upon seeing him.
"I want to know how you've been doing. Any better? Did you take the medicine?" Wangji asked.
I nodded and smiled again, though it was more of a reflex than true happiness.
"Do you want to talk?" he offered.
"Water, please..." I managed to say, grabbing the door handle for support. Wangji quickly took my arm and wrapped one arm around my waist while the other steadied me as we made our way back to the bed.
The room was a complete mess; embarrassment washed over me as I turned my head away from him.
"I'll bring you some water," Wangji said before leaving.
He returned shortly with a jug of water and poured me a glass. As soon as it was in my hands, I drank greedily, like someone who hadn't seen water in ages, choking slightly as I gulped it down.
"Slower," Wangji cautioned.
I finished the entire jug in one go, feeling both embarrassed and relieved. "Thank you so much," I said between breaths.
"Hm," Wangji replied curtly before adding, "Have you taken a bath? You smell."
I lowered my head in shame. "I'm sorry, but as you see, I don't have any water here to take a bath."
"I'll bring water for you to bathe," he said firmly.
"Wait! You'll get in trouble if you do anything for me!" I protested weakly.
"I'll handle that," he replied before leaving again.
---
**Wangji's POV**
How could Weiying not have any water? Why did I even ask if he had taken a bath? He looks so pale and desperate for something as basic as water. It struck me how inconsiderate my question had been given his dire situation.
I resolved to send extra water for him to drink. If anyone asked why I provided it, I would say it was because he was stinking and that it made me uncomfortable talking to him while he coughed. My brother might help me with this; though it went against clan rules, I needed to do something for Weiying's sake...
---
That day, Weiying managed to take a bath using only a few mugs of water and soap. He stored the remaining water in whatever containers he could find in his room. Each drop felt precious as he tried to make the most of what little he had left while grappling with the reality of his situation—one that felt increasingly hopeless with each passing day.