Rebirth: Inheriting Millions In The Eighties
Chapter 821 - 819: Rest Assured

Chapter 821: Chapter 819: Rest Assured

Lu Tingli let out a soft laugh.

This smile was filled with genuine joy.

It has to be said, ever since she had been by his side, his smiles had become more frequent.

When trying to sleep, Lu Tingli tossed and turned, unable to fall asleep, as his mind was full of Xia Ningxing covered in blood.

Bleeding so much, it was unknown how long it would take to replenish.

And it’s said that when a woman is menstruating, her lower abdomen would suffer unbearable pain. He wondered if she was in pain?

Damn!

Why hadn’t he thought about this before?

The more Lu Tingli thought about it, the more agitated he became, finally he simply got up from the couch.

Because he was worried about waking her up, his movements were very light, almost soundless.

He stopped in front of the girl, his narrow eyes cast down, his gaze falling on Xia Ningxing’s face.

The candlelight was dim, and the girl’s already fair face looked even paler now, almost like each fine hair could be seen clearly, nearly transparent.

She furrowed her brow, slight cold sweat appearing on her forehead, seeming quite uncomfortable.

"Xia Ningxing?" The man called her with a bit of urgency.

But she was like trapped in a nightmare, groggy and unable to wake up.

At this moment, Lu Tingli truly felt grateful that he came to check on her, otherwise he wouldn’t have known how much she was suffering.

Thinking that he had earlier invited her to share a drink, the cold wine reaching her lower abdomen, must have intensified the pain.

Lu Tingli became even more annoyed, wishing time could reverse.

But time could not be reversed, and after discarding these impractical thoughts, Lu Tingli quickly stretched out his broad, long fingers to delicately place them on her lower abdomen.

Hoping that would alleviate some of her pain.

The man’s body temperature is slightly higher than that of a woman, his two hands on the lower abdomen were like a self-heating warm patch.

And his hands were exceptionally broad, covering Xia Ningxing’s slender lower abdomen completely, sending a continuous warm flow to her.

Xia Ningxing’s tightly furrowed brow finally began to relax slowly.

Seeing her feeling a bit more comfortable, Lu Tingli let out a slight sigh, his hand continuing to rest on her abdomen.

In her sleep, Xia Ningxing was still wondering, where did this warming patch come from in ancient times?

It really felt so warm!

She couldn’t help but shift, instinctively moving closer in the direction of Lu Tingli.

She looked like a half-squinting cat cuddling up to its owner for a stroke.

In Lu Tingli’s usually profound and cold eyes, a touch of gentleness appeared, like the wind in spring, and like winter’s heating.

After hesitating for a moment, he simply lay down beside her, pulling her whole body into his arms.

His body was incredibly warm, Xia Ningxing unknowingly held him tight.

Lu Tingli hardly dared to move, afraid that he might wake her up.

As the sky slowly began to lighten, Lu Tingli finally began to feel drowsy and fell asleep; his hand was still resting on the girl’s abdomen.

The moment Xia Ningxing opened her eyes, she felt something was wrong, as if someone was lying next to her.

When she saw clearly it was Lu Tingli, her beautiful little face immediately turned a mixture of pale and flushed.

This man is too shameless, taking advantage of others in their time of vulnerability.

Xia Ningxing knew, it must have been the physical discomfort last night that kept her from waking up, giving him the opportunity.

Just as Xia Ningxing thought about kicking him away, she noticed his big hand was placed on her lower abdomen.

His hand was still warm.

Xia Ningxing froze, and then suddenly it all became clear.

It turns out, what she thought was a warm patch last night, was actually his hand!

Looking at the stiffness of his arm, he must have maintained that position for most of the night.

No one, apart from Tuanzi, has ever been so kind to her.

She looked at the man’s deeply slumbering handsome face, and inexplicably, her nose felt sour and her eyes started to fill with a hint of redness, suddenly she felt like crying.

When Lu Tingli opened his eyes, he met her red, watery eyes, resembling a bullied rabbit.

His heart suddenly rose to his throat, growing anxious, he questioned: "What’s wrong? Does it still hurt a lot? I’ll go call the Imperial Physician to prescribe some pain relief medicine for you!"

Saying this, he was almost too impatient to leave.

Xia Ningxing quickly grabbed him: "No, it’s not pain, it’s just, just thank you."

She looked at his remarkably handsome brow and eyes and stammered her thanks.

Upon hearing this, Lu Tingli was first stunned, as if he didn’t understand why she was thanking him.

But the man quickly understood, his handsome face revealed a smile that came from the heart: "Why thank me, we are partners side by side, to take care of you is my duty, after all, my great cause still needs your assistance."

After he goes to escort the supplies, that’s when the arrangements of the imperial city will solely rely on her.

He has many confidants, but he trusts her even more for her strong capabilities.

He explained in this manner.

Somehow, Xia Ningxing felt slightly disappointed in her heart.

Is his kindness towards her only because of this?

But otherwise, what could be the reason?

Or what is she hoping for, instead?

Xia Ningxing couldn’t help but silently ask herself, eventually forcefully suppressing these strange thoughts.

As expected, the imperial court dispatched troops to suppress bandits, and Lu Tingli’s task to escort the grain was settled.

Before leaving, Xia Tuanzi also had to enter the camp.

The young lad in a bold and gallant iron armor, holding a long spear, his presence commanding.

Right now, his milky-white face was reluctantly gazing at Xia Ningxing.

Xia Ningxing likewise reluctantly looked back at him.

"Sister, do I really have to go?" Tuanzi’s voice choked up as he spoke, his eyes reddening, filled with a glimmer of hope and anticipation, wishing she would change her mind.

But his hope and anticipation were destined to be dashed.

Xia Ningxing took a deep breath of slightly warm air, nodding affirmatively, "Yes, you must go."

Although going to the camp meant that Lu Tingli wanted to use him as a hostage.

But undeniably, that place is also the safest, not only can it protect him thoroughly, but it can also let him train his physique and rein in his temperament.

Xia Tuanzi opened his lips, clearly wanting to say more, but seeing the determination in her eyes, he silently quenched his words.

"...I will listen to you, sister."

The young man nodded with a slightly husky voice.

Before leaving, he glared at Lu Tingli like a fierce young wolf, warning him, "Take good care of my sister, if I come back and find out that my sister has had any mishap or has lost weight, I will never let you off!"

The youth threatened fearlessly, baring his teeth.

Listening to his words, Lu Tingli lowered his gaze, stared at Xia Ningxing, and assured firmly, "Don’t worry, I will take good care of her."

These few brief words, spoken as if etching a promise in steel.

Xia Ningxing’s heart quivered slightly, but this flutter quickly dissipated as Xia Tuanzi rode off on his horse.

The young man’s figure gradually disappeared within her sight.

Despite the bright warmth of the sunlight overhead, Xia Ningxing felt a chill throughout her body, as if falling into an icy cellar.