[Bonus Chapter 17]
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"Must you leave so early?" Li Xinyuan murmured, rubbing his eyes to dispel the lure of slumber. By his bedside, the Crown Prince stood tall, hands behind his back, and looked down at him with those carmine eyes.
"I am afraid so," he smiled slightly. His gaze was tender as he watched his betrothed struggle in the throes of sleep. "You needn't awaken."
"Oh, how can I not?" Sleepily, Li Xinyuan gave him a loose smile, head tilted to look up at him. "My Liege awakens, so must I. There ought to be someone to see you leave, after all."
"Well," Liu Mingyun smiled, his head dipping slightly. "This Prince can not contradict that. Forgive me for disturbing your sleep."
Li Xinyuan waved. "I awoke when the bed became lighter." He shifted to get out of the bed. Eyes narrowed, the surgeon searched for his shoes. "How will My Liege take his leave?"
