Chapter 63

The two rode the fine steed together, heading straight for Linxi.

Yet Rong Xi was delicate after all. In only a few days, the sides of his legs had been chafed raw again.

Before, with the war in the Northern Frontier on his mind, he had gritted his teeth and endured it. But now that Qin Ke was at his side, he could not help showing a little weakness.

Qin Ke was deeply distressed. When they reached a city, he found an inn and settled them in.

"Was it like this all the way when you went to Fengda?" Qin Ke asked with a frown.

Rong Xi sat on the bed, lowering his head and not daring to answer.

Qin Ke's expression turned even colder as he said forcefully, "Spread your legs. Let me see."

Author's note:

Thank you to all the little angels who cast overlord votes or watered me with nutrient solution~

Thank you to the little angels who cast [landmines]: Datoudoudoudatou 2; Miaozhuzaizi, Linda, An Yinchen 1 each;

Thank you to the little angels who watered me with [nutrient solution]:

Millennial Cookbook Ode, Wings 20 bottles; Gu Nuanqin 10 bottles; Ink-Stained Vast Billows 2 bottles; Xiao Tang, Walking Maya 1 bottle each;

Thank you all so much for your support. I will keep working hard!

Rong Xi lifted his head blankly, a faint flush spreading across his cheeks.

"No need. I can apply the medicine myself."

Without drawing attention to it, he shifted his legs and tucked them beneath the blankets.

Usually, he could pour out sweet nothings by the basketful, but at a moment like this, he lost his nerve instead.

Qin Ke found him adorable, though his face remained hard and cold.

He took out a bottle of medicine, sat on the edge of the