Li Ying paid no mind to his soaked clothes. He just stared fixedly at Hua Manman, his gaze dark and heavy.
"Don't make me get rough with you."
Each word was deliberate, heavy with pressure.
As if frightened, Hua Manman's struggles lessened.
She bit her lower lip and said softly, "You should go change your clothes."
Li Ying refused.
Hua Manman said nervously, "But I'll feel uncomfortable with you here."
'You don't care about me in the slightest, so my presence shouldn't affect you at all.'
But when he saw the uneasy look on her face, like a startled fawn, he couldn't bring himself to force her.
"I can go, but don't do anything rash. You have to listen to the Imperial Physician."
Hua Manman replied with a small "Oh."
Li Ying released her arm. Seeing that she had stopped struggling, he finally felt at ease and gave an order to the Imperial Physician.
"Examine the Princess Consort carefully. I will be right back."
"Yes, Your Highness."
