Entering the inner room, he found that Li Ze had fallen off the bed. It seemed he had tried to get up but didn't have the strength.
"Li Ze, it's me. Do you still recognize me? Cheng Zongyang."
Holding the oil lamp, Cheng Zongyang and the other man helped Li Ze up and sat him on the edge of the bed.
"Brother... Brother Cheng!" Li Ze struggled to lift his head. His vision was blurry, but he recognized Cheng Zongyang's voice. Panting, he spoke haltingly, "I... I never... thought... it would... be you who... saved me."
"You don't need to say all that. Tell me everything after you've recovered. Just lie down for now. We have to get you out of the city soon," Cheng Zongyang said quickly.
Li Ze suddenly grew agitated. "My... my mother! Where is she? Take me to see... my... mother! Please... please..."
"Alright!" Cheng Zongyang handed the oil lamp to the other man, then supported Li Ze as they headed to another room.
