Xiao Jingnan kept shivering.
His whole body was burning hot, shaking like a sieve.
Li Wanming was terrified and hugged him tightly. "How are you? Did I give you the wrong medicine?"
She felt that Xiao Jingnan in her arms seemed to be sweating, so she dared not let go even more, fearing that the wind outside would blow in if she moved.
After an unknown amount of time, Xiao Jingnan finally calmed down.
He felt as if he was being burned by fire. His whole body was unbearably hot, and the wound on his back was burning with pain, but there was a warm and slightly cool feeling on his forehead.
It seemed that he was being held by someone. That person was so thin and small that she might collapse at any moment, but still tightly hugged him.
She seemed to be very afraid of touching his wound, so she deliberately made some space with her arms and legs, leaving the wound on his back hanging in the air.
Xiao Jingnan slightly opened his eyes and saw Li Wanming's red eyes from crying.
Her hair had completely come loose and was messily draped over her body. Her small face was covered with dirt, and her lips were a bit chapped and bloodless.
Just overnight, she seemed to have lost weight. Her originally pointed little chin looked even more frail.
She was hugging him.
Almost pressing his whole body tightly into her arms.
Xiao Jingnan's mind was groggy, but at that moment it became extremely clear.
Through the thin inner garment, he could feel her burning skin and even hear her heartbeat.
She said with a sob, "Don't die... You can't die... I don't want you to die!"
Xiao Jingnan nuzzled into her arms and murmured, "Cold..."
"Cold? Oh, oh, oh..."
Li Wanming was overjoyed. She quickly hugged him even tighter.
"It's good that you can talk. It's good that you can talk... Being able to talk means you won't die..."
Seeing her babbling in a hurry, Xiao Jingnan felt a bit heart - aching on one hand and extremely comfortable on the other. It was as if he was soaking in a pool of warm spring water from head to toe, and even the wound on his back didn't hurt anymore.
He opened his eyelids and said softly, "What's wrong with my death... If I die, you don't even need to go through the divorce procedures..."
Li Wanming cried and scolded at the same time. "Divorce, divorce. You're always thinking about divorce! Do you just look forward to divorcing me?"
Xiao Jingnan wondered, "Didn't you always say that you wanted to divorce me?"
"That's because you've always been lying to me!"
Li Wanming wailed loudly.
"You, Lu Ping, Wu Yao, your father, your mother, and all those relatives behind you. Which day haven't you lied to me? You've been treating me like a fool every day!"
"Fortunately, I have excellent acting skills, so I can barely keep up with your show..."
"I also thought that maybe your identity was special and couldn't be revealed, so you couldn't tell me the truth.
"Maybe you're wanted criminals by the court, pirates, or some remnants of the previous dynasty... Anyway, since you were unwilling to say, there must be something hard to tell, so I didn't expose it.
"But you're so excessive! We've been together for such a long time, and you still kept it from me! You didn't tell me anything..."
Li Wanming cried louder and louder, as if she wanted to vent all her grievances in the past few months.
But despite crying, she still didn't forget to encircle him with her arms.
"There's not a single word of truth in your mouth. You always seem to be ready to leave at any moment. How can I not prepare for a divorce?"
Xiao Jingnan was stunned for a while before he asked with difficulty, "So you've always said you wanted a divorce... because of me?"
"Otherwise!"
Li Wanming gasped for breath while crying. "Who wouldn't make two - hand preparations when facing a lying husband!"
Xiao Jingnan looked at her for a while, then slowly raised his arm, gently tucked the hair behind her ear, and sighed.
"What wanted criminals by the court or pirates... Haven't you ever thought that my identity is that of a royal relative?"
Li Wanming sobbed twice and said, "Impossible! Royal relatives are not good people, but they shouldn't be as stupid and lazy as you guys."
...
Before Xiao Jingnan could say anything, her head shook like a rattle. "I've made an agreement with my mother. I'll never marry into a noble family in my life. People in noble families are all like jackals and tigers. I mustn't marry one!"
The hope that had just risen in Xiao Jingnan's heart sank again.
— That's exactly why I dared not tell you.
Li Wanming felt that the heat on his body was gradually subsiding, and she finally felt relieved.
The long rainy night passed, and the sky in the distance gradually brightened.
The clouds were gilded, boiling and flowing on the eastern horizon. It became brighter and hotter, as if being burned by fire, magnificent and colorful.
The next moment, a red sun burst out.
The whole Banshi Mountain was immersed in the bright morning light.
Li Wanming hugged him. While admiring the sky full of rosy clouds, she touched his forehead and smiled. "Fortunately, I didn't give you the wrong medicine."
...
"Cousin Liqing? Cousin - in - law Wanming? Where are you!"
The anxious shouts of Lu Ping and Wu Yao came from outside.
They saw the nine - petal lotus fireworks rising in the south last night and immediately knew that something was wrong.
But there were too many people in the Moon - Old Temple Fair. It took them some time to get out of the city. By the time they reached the foot of the mountain, it was pouring rain.
The heavy rain washed away the bloodstains, making the search more difficult.
The two searched in the torrential rain all night. It was not until just now that they found this valley.
Hearing their voices, Li Wanming shouted happily, "We're here!"
She wanted to help Xiao Jingnan stand up, but she felt dizzy and her body couldn't stop shaking.
She had been frightened, run all night, and then worried about Xiao Jingnan all night without sleep. Now seeing Lu Ping and Wu Yao, her mind suddenly relaxed, and she couldn't hold on anymore...
Her vision went black, and she slumped down limply.
...
Li Wanming had a high fever for three days.
In her dream, she seemed to be running for her life all the time.
There was a dark forest in front, and there was a fierce beast with a gaping mouth chasing her from behind.
The beast suddenly leaped and landed in front of her, blocking her way.
Li Wanming was so scared that her whole body trembled. "Don't... don't eat me... I'm all bones and not tasty..."
The beast stared at her with its bell - like eyes. When it opened its mouth, it made Zhao Yanke's voice. "As long as you can brew the wine I want, I won't eat you!"
...
Just then, the clouds in the sky were boiling, and an immortal in silver armor and silver crown came stepping on the clouds.
He was valiant and imposing. The snow - colored three - pointed two - edged spear in his hand pointed directly at the "Zhao Beast". "Bold villain! If you dare to force my wife to brew wine again, I won't spare you!"
The immortal turned his head, and it was unexpectedly Xiao Jingnan's face.
Only a golden cloud - like pattern on his forehead was shining brightly, adding a bit of immortality to him.
He smiled at Li Wanming. "Didn't expect it? Actually, my identity is the True Lord Erlang who shows his holiness!"
...
Li Wanming suddenly woke up from the dream.
In front of her was a familiar room, and the air was still filled with the aroma of wine.
This was the Li Family Wine Shop.
She was breathing slightly.
She was so scared by the strange dream just now that she broke out in a cold sweat. Now she felt weak all over and had no strength at all.
Someone was talking outside the window. "Have you found out? Are you sure it's the Ghost - Crying Path?"
It was Xiao Jingnan's voice.