The Dreamer in the Spring Boudoir

Chapter 101: A doll that had been torn apart

Carried on Guibai's back, Ning Yuxuan half-opened his eyes. There was a hint of a cynical smile in his gaze. However, he closed his eyes a moment later and stayed quiet as he was carried into the main room.

Ji Man distributed facemasks to the imperial physician, Guibai, and Liu Hanyun. She had prepared these masks when she was feeling bored. They were even various decorative flowers embroidered on them, so they didn't look ugly at all.

Imperial Physician Lin smiled and praised her, "Madam, you're very thoughtful."

Other than the facemasks, Ji Man had also prepared gloves. As a pregnant woman, her ability to fight off sickness wasn't very good. After Ji Man seemed as if she was armed to the teeth in protective gear, she helped Marquis Moyu wash up and wiped his body down with rice wine to help him cool down.

Although she was doing this for ulterior motives, Ji Man was very attentive with her care.

Marquis Moyu woke up again during the night. He looked at her and said, "This must be hard on you."

Ji Man lightly smiled. "It can't be helped. Sangyu isn't willing to abandon you."

Marquis Moyu seemed touched by her words. He looked around, coughed a few times, and went back to sleep.

Ji Man stayed up the rest of the night. She gradually drifted off to sleep on the cushioned couch as dawn arrived. She didn't even remember to properly cover herself with a blanket.

The person on the bed, who had gotten a good night's sleep, opened his eyes, yawned, got out of bed, pulled up the blanket for her, stretched a bit, and sat down at the desk to write something. Suddenly, he heard a sound from the outside and swiftly returned to his bed.

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When Mu Shuiqing had heard the news that the marquis had also gotten smallpox, she still felt a bit worried for him. She wasn't really crazy. She had lost her unborn child and future chances at favor, had been forcefully sent here, and the crown prince had also given up on her and hadn't made any attempts at rescuing her for this place. She had just been speaking without regard for anything because she was feeling too hopeless. This created the false impression of insanity.

Now that Wen Wan, Marquis Moyu, and Nie Sangyu had all come here, this place no longer felt so eerie. She suddenly felt a bit hopeful.

After tidying up her appearance, Mu Shuiqing actually took the initiative to go to the main room. She stood in front of the doors for a while before finally stepping forward and knocking.

Guibai opened the doors and looked at her in surprise. He saw the haggard-looking Mu Shuiqing tugging at her clothes as she mumbled out her question, "Can this servant see the marquis?"

And so, Ji Man, who had only been napping for a little bit, was woken up. Her eyes were bloodshot as she listened to Guibai report Mu Shuiqing's request. She yawned and said, "I'll go outside to see her."

Mu Shuqiqing was dressed as simply as a peasant and didn't look that good. However, when she saw Nie Sangyu coming outside, her eyes showed emotion, "Madam..."

Ji Man smiled at her. "This is perfect. I stayed up all night and need a break to catch up on sleep. I'll hand over the marquis to you for care. If you need anything, just call for Guibai."

Mu Shuiqing was shocked. She was allowing her to care for the marquis, just like that? Everyone had been saying she was a lunatic.

Ji Man seemed as if she hadn't seen Mu Shuiqing's stunned look. She went inside, got her pillow, and went to the neighboring courtyard to sleep.