Oh yes. Let's all keep under wraps how that harlot feels over the reality Ling is facing. It takes everything in Cheng not to say that bit aloud. It makes him so mad though, he turns to leave before he can't hold something else vile back.

"Liling should be back shortly. She's the only servant you should allow to bring him food or drink. You're welcome to stay as long as you'd like and let me know if there's anything you need," he says with some hospitality but mostly just gruffness. He just doesn't have the patience or energy for anything more.

Fortunately, Zizhen doesn't have to wait too long before Jin Ling groans and starts to rouse.