7 Let Me Hug You (1/2)

When she had done with her treatment, he grabbed her hand and pulled her into his embrace. His chin rested on her shoulder, and he took a deep breath, inhaling her scent.

Because she spent most of her time in the Imperial Infirmary, she smelled a bit like medicinal herbs. He wasn't sure when he started thinking about how this scent helped him to calm.

”Stop struggling and let me hug you,” he whispered into her ears. ”It has been months since the last time I saw you. Let me stay this way for a minute.” His lips curved into a smile when she stops moving.

”Yang Yun,” she whimpered when five minutes have passed. ”Someone might come to fetch some herbs later. It's not good if anyone walks on us. You're not asleep, are you?”

”Who dares to say anything. We are betrothed.”

”Still…”

He reluctantly pulled away from her. The smile on his lips gradually faded when he saw her pale countenance. ”What's wrong ? You look pale. Did I hurt you?”

”Nothing.” She mustered a smile. ”I'm fine.”

”Mingyue,” he touched her lightly on her shoulder and frowned when he saw a touch of red on her shoulder. He tried to get a closer look, but she blocked her shoulder with her hand.

He peeled her hand away and when he saw that red spot seeping into her cloth, his gaze darkened. After fighting countless battles in the army, he was very familiar with those shades of red. ”You're injured.”

”It's not that bad.” Jiang Mingyue clenched her teeth knowing that she could no longer hide it from him.