At this moment, Jin Canghan was no match for Jin Moli. Besides, he might not truly be able to bring himself to strike, since the ones before him were his own mother and imperial brother.
He might hesitate out of consideration for family ties, only to be seized upon by Jin Moli and cut down.
Su Qiao felt as if a fly had been buzzing incessantly beside her ear.
With some difficulty, she opened her eyes.
Host, just how much medicine did you take? You've been asleep for over three hours, and you still haven't woken up.
Su Qiao shook her dizzy head.
When had she taken that much medicine?
She had merely taken some medicine to disrupt her menstrual cycle and bring it forward. Along with the miscarriage-inducing medicine Empress Dowager had given her and all the medicine Imperial Physician Wang had forced down her, it had only left her somewhat exhausted.
Without time to speak with 444, Su Qiao looked toward the window and reached out. "Come...come back. Don't go."
"Qiao'er!"
Although Su Qiao's voice was quiet, Jin Canghan heard her perfectly. He had been about to leap out when he turned around and rushed to the bedside in a single stride.
His eyes brimming with tears, he clutched her hand tightly. "Qiao'er..."
After calling her name, he could say no more. It felt as if something had blocked his throat, leaving only his bloodshot eyes.
"W-what...what are you going to do?"
Su Qiao shook her head and tried to sit up.
Jin Canghan hurriedly held her down. "Don't get up. Whatever you do, don't move."
Su Qiao took a deep breath and rested for a moment. "I'm weak right now. You need to protect me first. As for everything else...we'll talk about it later."
"I...I'm sorry..."
Jin