Chapter 10: The closer you get, the more points you get. What the hell setting?
The female officer observed Su Lis serious demeanor for a moment. Despite his attitude, Su Li was merely a son-in-law in name only. The primary caretaker for Princess Changle was a female officer, with doctors stationed at the princesss mansion. Su Lis movements were restricted, and he didnt even have the authority to decide what to eat for the day.
Although, as the magistrate of the princesss mansion, the female officer was responsible for Princess Changles well-being, even if she didnt have to take orders from Su Li. Additionally, Su Lis words seemed to hold some truth. While millet porridge was nourishing, it wasnt a typical meal for everyday consumption. Also, Princess Changle appeared to have a pale complexion.
The female officer was concerned, so she nodded and said, Ill ask the medical officer again! After saying that, the female officer left, leaving only Su Li and Princess Changle in the room.
Su Li gazed at the screen for a moment and noticed that his attribute points had increased from just over one thousand to two thousand, which was enough to purchase a low-quality life potion. Without any hesitation, he promptly clicked to buy the potion, and a red glass bottle materialized in his hand.
Su Li immediately opened the potion and administered it to Princess Changle himself. He had to be cautious of his surroundings while giving her the medicine. For the time being, Su Li couldnt explain the potion, and as he only had one bottle, it was impossible to have someone test it out first.
Fortunately, no one disturbed him while feeding her the medicine. Su Li managed to feed Princess Changle the entire bottle of low-quality life potion, and as the last drop was consumed, the glass bottle disappeared instantly.
What a pity, Su Li thought, considering that the transparent glass bottle might have been costly in ancient times.
As he looked down at Princess Changle, he saw that there didnt seem to be any noticeable changes. She still had a pale complexion.
Hmm thats not right, Su Li murmured. Upon closer inspection, he noticed that Princess Changles eyes had opened slightly at some point.
At first, Su Li was taken aback, thinking that Princess Changle had woken up. Although, he found no response after calling out to her and attempting to rouse her. Upon closer examination, he realized that although her eyes were open, they were unfocused and empty, a typical physiological reaction of a vegetative state.
It was worth mentioning that the vegetative people were not motionless. Most vegetative individuals would open their eyes and blink, as it was an instinctive reaction of the body.
Thinking too much System has said its a low-quality life potion Su Li thought.
He knew that the low-quality life potion could only stabilize and recover the disease to a certain extent. It seemed improbable to restore Princess Changle from her vegetative state.
Despite having the goal of earning points in mind, Su Lis primary concern was for Princess Changles recovery. He didnt want to see a young and beautiful girl like her lose consciousness and fall into a vegetative state. He feared that Princess Changles vegetative state could lead to complications and even result in her death. He didnt want her to miss out on her life and be buried without experiencing it fully.
Its a pity that if she wakes up, I wont be able to collect points all the time! Su Li thought.
Later on, Su Li and the female officer seemed to be having a vague argument. She cant seem to eat, the female officer said.
But you can squeeze fruits and vegetables to make juice, Su Li replied. It makes sense!
For Princess Changle, every bite of food was a precious commodity. She longed for something more than just bland porridge and bitter medicine. The thought of drinking fruit juice made her mouth water, and she wished the female officer would follow Su Lis advice.
Later on, the female officer left, saying that she wanted to consult with the medical officer. Princess Changle wondered if the imperial physician would agree to Su Lis suggestion.
She recalled the imperial doctor had always been a part of her life. Princess Changle relied on the imperial doctor to prepare traditional Chinese medicine for her as she had suffered from asthma every autumn and winter since childhood.
She couldnt help but wonder if a group of white-bearded old imperial doctors would be willing to agree to Su Lis proposal. Despite her doubts, Princess Changle hoped that they would see the sense in it and allow her to taste something different for once.
As the female officer left and the meal ended, Princess Changles consciousness began to fade again. She rarely woke up and only did so when stimulated by the outside world. However, she now felt a warmth in her palms and something on her lips, as if he was feeding herself.
Is it fruit juice? What a pityIm about to fall asleep Princess Changles consciousness was so blurry that she was about to log off at any moment. However, with the inferior life potion entering her throat, her consciousness miraculously became clearer.
So fragrantso sweet Princess Changles sense of taste was clear this time, no longer vague and muffled.
Princess Changles consciousness stabilized, and she became more aware of her bodily sensations due to the low-quality life potion. The warmth in her palm, which had been vague before, now felt scorching hot and incredibly clear.
His hand is so hot Princess Changle thought absentmindedly for a moment, even forgetting that she was still in a coma. Every sensation felt so vivid and real.
Princess Changle felt Su Li assisting her to stand up, but then he seemed to pause. She could hear him murmuring to himself.
Princess, everything I have done is for you Su Lis tender voice spoke into her ear.
Is it Su Li? Did he give me some medicine that made me feel better? Princess Changle wondered, her mind racing to understand the situation.
She couldnt understand what Su Li meant as he continued muttering to himself, leaving her perplexed and lost in thought. As Princess Changle tried to make sense of the situation, she recalled having consumed something before losing consciousness. The female officer had left the room, leaving only her husband, Su Li behind. Had he given her something to help in her recovery?
Considering how much it had helped her recover, it must have been quite valuable. Her mind was still racing with questions when suddenly, she felt something odd on her lips. She was struck by the sensation of a pair of warm, slightly dry lips pressing against her own