Chapter 193 (1/2)

Chapter 193: Phoenix Herb

After lying on the bed for some time, Jun Huang felt a little better. Her body was going to become rigid if she continued to stay on the bed. She didn't want to waste her time like this anyway. She sat up and let out a long breath.

Nan Xun walked into the room with a bowl of medicine in his hand. ”Is something the matter?” he asked as he went up to her. He didn't chastise her for getting up on her own.

”Nothing,” Jun Huang said quietly with a smile. ”I've been too naive. This experience isn't all bad. It has helped me think more clearly.”

Nan Xun nodded and handed the bowl to her. He pulled a chair to the bed and sat down. The words were at the tip of his tongue, but he didn't say them.

Jun Huang could tell that there was something he would like to say. She waited patiently.

In the end, Nan Xun decided to be honest with her. ”After what happened this time, I… I don't want you to stay at Qi Chen's side as a spy anymore. There's no need for you to do this personally. We can arrange for other people to take your place.” He looked up at her nervously. He was worried that Jun Huang would be unhappy with him.

Jun Huang was not upset, but she was surprised by Nan Xun's reaction. She let out a resigned sigh. ”I can't do that. You and I both know that if I were so easily deterred, I wouldn't be able to achieve anything in the future. Besides, I'm not disregarding my own safety. I'm simply waiting for an opportunity. Before that, I would not give up, nor would I fall. You have to trust me.”

Nan Xun didn't know what to say. He knew how Jun Huang was. In the end he let out a sigh. He shared a few words with her and stayed at her side until she asked him for the books they took from the House of Heavenly Fiends.

She hadn't had the chance to read the books. During her recovery period, they could go over the information recorded in them.

What Jun Huang cared the most about was information about Jun Hao. It had not been long since they left the organization, though. There had been no progress yet. She frowned and let out a sigh.

”Don't think too much,” Nan Xun a.s.sured. ”You have more people helping you now. Perhaps your brother will be found soon. Perhaps he and the guard have picked a sanctuary in this vast world and decided to stay put. There are many possibilities.”

Jun Huang took a deep breath and nodded before laying against the bed frame with her eyes shut. Reading the books had caused a sting in her eyes. The p.r.i.c.kling pain coming from her body suggested that her wounds were far from fully healed.

”What's wrong? Are you in pain?” Noticing her condition, Nan Xun put his arm around her shoulders. Her face was pale and covered in sweat. Her eyebrows drew together closely.

Jun Huang waved a hand tiredly and pressed her hands against her stomach. It took a moment for her to recover. ”I'm fine. My body hurts a little, but the pain is going to go away. Don't worry.”

With a frown, Nan Xun reached out to take her pulse. He let out a sigh of relief after making sure that she was alright. Nonetheless, seeing her pale face put a heavy weight on his chest. He didn't know what to say to make things better.

Jun Huang always knew what she wanted. Once she had made up her mind, no one would be able to convince her otherwise. He was no exception.

Nan Xun couldn't help feeling down. He loved her, but he never knew what Jun Huang was thinking.

Noticing that Nan Xun was brooding, Jun Huang patted his arm and said, ”Don't worry, Nan Xun. I'll tell you if anything happens. Promise.”

That made Nan Xun feel a little better. He nodded and looked outside. After a pause, he turned to Jun Huang. ”The sun is still out. The doctor has said that cold energy has seeped into your body when you were in the prison. How about I take you outside to let you get some sunlight? It's also going to be more comfortable for you to read under the sun.”

Jun Huang looked outside the window. Sun shone on the desk by the window. The weather was beautiful. It was perfect for staying outdoor.

Jun Huang didn't argue. ”If so, I'll appreciate your help.”

Nan Xun got moving once he got her approval. He moved the desk out first, then the empress chair. And finally, the books. Once that was done, he gathered Jun Huang into his arms and carried her outside. Gingerly, he lay her on the empress chair. He draped a robe over her shoulders before sitting by her side and picking up a book.

As a general he rarely read. It didn't take long before he got bored. He put down the book and turned to look at Jun Huang. Her faint smile was beautiful under the sun.