After Marrying a Vegetative Princess, I went crazy with joy! - Chapter 16

Chapter 16: The concubine cares so much about the princess!

Female officer informed Li Er about Su Li’s medical skills and his dedication for the recovery of Princess Changle.

“Does he know medical skills?” Li Er frowned and looked at the female officer in front of him. Despite the turmoil in his heart, Li Er had not neglected the female officer from the Princess Mansion when she had requested to see her daughter, Princess Changle. He longed to hear that his daughter had awoken from her illness, but sadly, this was not the case.

As per the female officer’s report, Su Li ‘the son-in-law chosen by Yuan Tiangang for wedding benediction’, possessed some medical skills and had a certain understanding of Changle’s condition. Though the imperial doctors had declared that there was no way to rouse Changle from her slumber, there were some leads.

This was one of the few glimmers of hope they had received thus far. Concerning Princess Changle’s illness, besides the mystical explanations given by the group of monks, the imperial physicians were entirely in the dark as to what kind of disease she was suffering from. Even as a king, the most exalted person in the world, he could only watch helplessly as his daughter faded day by day.

“Since the imperial doctor said that it is good for Changle’s body, let him do it!” Li Er said after a moment of pondering. Li Er did not know where Su Li ‘a peasant’ had acquired his medical skills.

“How does Su Li treat the princess once he enters the mansion?” Empress Zhangsun asked, curious about his methods.

Changle’s wedding had been arranged hastily for the sake of celebration. Before that, Empress Zhangsun and Li Er had not given much thought to the kind of person Su Li was. To them, he was merely a servant, a person to be used and discarded, much like a disposable tool.

It was a sad truth that happiness often became the last resort in desperate situations, despite any other considerations.

“The son-in-law… genuinely cares for the princess,” the female officer replied after a moment of consideration. “He spends the nights by Princess Changle’s bedside, helping her fall asleep. During the day, he aids in her recovery, communicates with the imperial doctor, and engages in conversations with her…”

Despite this, neither Li Er nor Empress Zhangsun expressed any opinions, and the female officer chose to resign gracefully in the end.

After Empress Zhangsun and Li Er were alone in the room, Empress Zhangsun broke the silence.

“One day, one hundred days of grace,” she pondered for a while. “I was worried that Su Li might feel resentful, so I had the female officer keep an eye on him…”

In fact, Empress Zhangsun had given many instructions to the female officers in the Princess Mansion, which was also the main reason why Su Li felt he wasn’t trusted. Despite being a peasant, Su Li had become a tool to be buried with her. It was hard to guarantee that he wouldn’t feel resentful and do something rash.

Now, based on the female officer’s report, it could be said that Su Li was a loyal and considerate person who understood the meaning of “a day husband and wife a hundred days grace.” He had calmly guarded the bed on the first night of the wedding, refraining from touching the bride, and the next day, he went out of his way to show affection by hanging on to her chest.

“This is a great blessing for him,” Li Er commented.

Changle’s marriage had been a last resort. How could Li Er easily accept his daughter marrying a commoner? Although the wedding had taken place, there was still a long way to go before Li Er could fully accept it. Furthermore, the lives of Su Li and Princess Changle were intertwined, and diligent care might be nothing more than an illusion.

Nevertheless, the fact remained that Changle was now married to Su Li, and they could only hope that it would lead to a successful awakening of Princess Changle.

The room fell into silence once again, and it took a while for Li Er to speak. “I’m going to see Lizhi…”

……

In the courtyard of the Princess Mansion, Su Li had been assisting Princess Changle with various activities for a long time. After ensuring that every joint and muscle of Princess Changle felt relaxed, Su Li finally stopped.

Glancing at the points balance, it now showed 7434 points. Su Li had spent approximately two hours on massages and activities for Princess Changle. Throughout this period, the points increased consistently in every two seconds.

Considering the level of contact involved in simply holding hands, the points should have been around 4000 at this point. In just four hours, they had gained over 3000 points. The point balance, which had previously been reset due to the purchase of low-quality life potions and attribute point gift packs, had once again become abundant. It was getting close to the 10,000 points mark, and it was only around two o’clock in the afternoon.

With ten hours remaining until midnight, Su Li realized that he could easily accumulate 10,000 points. With that amount, he could acquire an overview of the art of war. Although he didn’t want to become an instant famous player in the world, he could quickly gain a wealth of theoretical knowledge about the art of war and apply it in basic ways. His goal was to acquire the necessary skills without attracting too much attention.

After taking Introduction to Medical Skills, Su Li gained a level of knowledge similar to that of a doctor in a small country – comprehensive but with relatively ordinary medical skills.

Upon acquiring Introduction to the Art of War, Su Li believed he now possessed instant knowledge of the art of war and could become a general of a thousand people. He felt confident in his ability to win in all aspects, whether it be cavalry, infantry, or archers. Though it might not have been impressive, he knew it laid a strong foundation, and he could continue to study and improve.

Despite the rising trend of his points, Su Li decided to save the remaining points after purchasing Introduction to the Art of War. He knew that 99 dragon ball fragments could be combined into one dragon ball, and seven dragon balls could summon a dragon. The system mall refresh was based on randomness, so he wasn’t sure when the next dragon ball fragment would be available. Therefore, he believed it was better to save his points and accumulate less to make more in the future so that he wouldn’t miss out on expensive system products.

Su Li smiled contentedly as he looked at his points continuously increasing and held Princess Changle in his arms, thinking, It can only be described as comfortable!

……

For Princess Changle, the prolonged and disgraceful intimate physical contact had finally ended. She no longer had to fear the various strange positions that Su Li put her in. Now she was securely cradled in Su Li’s arms.

Is it over? Princess Changle wondered silently. Will you put me back in bed again?

Princess Changle disliked being confined to the bed, as nobody enjoyed lying down all day. Before Su Li’s arrival, she would lie stiffly in bed every day. In comparison, even though Su Li manipulated her body into peculiar postures for treatment, Princess Changle still felt it was better than lying motionless on the bed.

Now that she had regained consciousness, Princess Changle suddenly realized a problem. If Su Li wasn’t present, there would be no one to talk to her while she remained unconscious and unable to respond, just like Su Li did. She could only listen without the ability to reply or move. When she was unconscious before, she would only awaken when stimulated by excretion or eating. Once Su Li left, it seemed that she would have to endure the lonely silence of her own consciousness.

“Do you want to hear a story?” Su Li sat on the ground with Princess Changle in his arms, basking in the pleasant warmth of the sun. Instantly, any lingering worry in Princess Changle’s heart vanished completely.