The Choice Queen's

TCQ 61: Following Current

Li Fengran did not expect Nangong Zirui to still remain in his palace and not leave even though it was already night. Instead, the man instead re-entered the hall carrying a bag of warm water and pain medication from the Palace Medicine Hall as Li Fengran finished his affairs.

Gently Nangong Zirui helped her take the medicine. After the medicine ran out, he gave her a bag of warm water. “Wang Bi says warm water bags can relieve stomach pain. Wear.”

“Thank you, Your Grace. You shouldn't have done this, I can have Xiang Wan bring it to me.”

“Because I can, then I will. Do women always experience abdominal pain every time they come?”

Li Fengran then shook his head.

“Not really. Some women do not experience abdominal pain and cramping every time it comes months. But, most women do experience pain and stomach cramps as I experienced.”

“Why can it happen? Isn't it normal for women to come months?”

“Because of differences in hormone levels and body conditions. Sometimes, a woman even difficult to move when coming months if her abdominal pain is very severe. It could have been dangerous if it went on continuously.”

“Auto women like this I only understand her a little bit. Later if you come another month and your stomach hurts, you may ask me permission not to work.”

“I don't think it's fair.”

“It's not fair why?”

“If I, the Sword Stakeholder, can get leave from the King due to illness when it comes months, then what about the women including the servants? They have to work even if they are sick. It was unfair when I got preferential treatment while the others still suffered.”

Li Fengran's words made sense. His words were like resuscitating Nangong Zirui from something. During this time, palace rules said that female servants can ask for permission to take a holiday when they get an urgent situation. The rest if not on their holiday allowance, they are not allowed not to work.

Abdominal pain and cramping are not classified in urgent situations so the female servants have to keep working. Nangong Zirui realized that suffering was not much different from being stabbed to the bone.

He did not consider that women have a special condition every month that makes them have days to bleed from his body.

“You're right. It's not fair that you get preferential treatment while they're still suffering even though you're both my people. In that case, I will have the Bureau of Personnel revise the rules and give permission to the maids who are coming months for holidays until the month is over or no longer sick.”

“Your Majesty seriously?”

“I never play around with my words. Anyway, I think it's time to reform the old rules. Someone needs to make adjustments according to the circumstances.”

“Your Majesty, you are reformative. You wise King,” praise Li Fengran.

“In addition to being wise, a King must also pay attention to every aspect that exists. I thought I was the best, but I still forgot a few things.”

“It's okay. It is normal for a person to forget a few things. After all, you are still a human being, Your Majesty, not an all-round god and a powerful mandraguna.”

His words sounded like a joke, but were able to pierce through the deepest depths of Nangong Zirui's heart. Li Fengran seemed to realize that he was also human.

No matter how hard he tries to be perfect, he will not be perfect. Li Fengran made him realize that the pursuit of perfection would sometimes make one forget his original purpose and intention of starting something.

Nangong Zirui smiled. He was very grateful to Li Fengran for already making him aware in some ways.

Nangong Zirui has been focused on the welfare of the people and the re-establishment of state authority. He forgets that he is only human and some things cannot be changed easily.

“You are right,” he said.

“Your Majesty, don't try to be perfect. But, be the best.”

Nangong Zirui smiled. He grabbed Li Fengran's hand and held it tightly. It feels warm and soft. His heart warmed up.

“It's late. Xiao Feng, rest.”

Li Fengran nodded. He was about to stand up, but his strength seemed to have been sucked out. Just as he lifted his body, he was already sitting back down.

Cramps in his stomach still leaves pain even though it has been compressed with a bag of warm water. It's annoying!

“Can't stand?” Nangong Zirui asked as Li Fengran sat down again.

Then Li Fengran shouted in shock as Nangong Zirui suddenly lifted him up and carried him. Li Fengran's head became dizzy, his hands instantly coiled around the man's neck just in case. Then, Nangong Zirui led her to the bed and put her to bed there.

He also pulled the blanket over Li Fengran's body to the chest. Nangong Zirui was extremely gentle, and Li Fengran's heart was again beating uncharacteristically.

This man, always acted beyond prediction. Li Fengran thought he would leave soon, but the man instead sat on the edge of his bed and continued to look at him.

“Your Majesty didn't go?” tanyakanya.

“I'll go after you sleep.”

How could Li Fengran sleep while Nangong Zirui was still there?

Li Fengran would actually never sleep if someone continued to look at him like this. His face is heating up. For Nangong Zirui to leave immediately, Li Fengran hurriedly closed his eyes.

Seulas senyum terbit di bibir indah Nangong Zirui. Dia membetulkan selimutnya lagi, lalu merapikan anak rambut yang menutupi sebagian wajah Li Fengran. Tangannya sampai pada bagian pipi, Nangong Zirui tidak tahan untuk tidak menyentuhnya. Dia membelai pipi Li Fengran dengan lembut.

Then, he slightly bent his body and kissed Li Fengran on the forehead.

“Good rest, Xiao Feng.”

After Nangong Zirui left, Li Fengran opened his eyes and he inhaled a lot of air into his lungs. His chest was tight and his heart was pounding. Slowly her cheeks became hot and her hands reflexively held onto her forehead which had just been let out by the man.

Gosh, why is this silent gentle treatment so much more thrilling?

The man clearly knew that he was just pretending to be asleep to drive her away. But he was even happy and easily smelled his forehead!

Hey, exactly who was Li Fengran in his heart that was? Why does it feel like the day is getting weird?

But isn't he the same? Every day being by Nangong Zirui's side had also made Li Fengran have some sort of feeling towards him.

Comfort, habituation, and a sense of wanting to rely on it has grown like a tall tree. Nangong Zirui gave him a sense of security and comfort that had previously been lost when Li Fengran first came to this world.

His heart is troubled too. Is that a taste of like? I don't know, Li Fengran didn't dare to deduce the same as Nangong Zirui.

After all, liking and falling in love with a man who is the King can be very distressing. In addition to sharing your heart, you also have to share your emotions and hold back a lot.

Nangong Zirui was the King who was strengthening the power of the court and uniting all the territories. Being tied to her with a relationship that involves feelings may be bothering her. But, who can restrain and control his feelings?

Clearly Li Fengran knew all the risks of being near a King, but he still chose to stay by his side. All his desire to escape had disappeared because he had gained the realization that the King was not as bad as he thought. In contrast, the King of Donghao, Nangong Zirui who was described as very selfish, turned out to be very gentle and considerate.

“Maybe it is better to live it like flowing water,” murmured Li Fengran as he thought of everything.

Yeah, it looks good going with the flow.