Meanwhile, General Zhan was struggling to stay on bedrest. He knew he needed to give his body time to heal, but he was a man of action. He'd gone over the scenario of his accident a thousand times, and he still couldn't make sense of what happened.
It was extremely troubling to him. He needed to get to the bottom of the mystery soon, not only for his own sake, but for the sake of the Crown Prince and his wife. He feared a larger plot was afoot that could threaten the stability of the Dragorian Empire. He could not allow that to happen.
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"Should I feed you, Dear Husband?" she asked playfully, holding the plate just out of his reach.
He blushed remembering their interrupted picnic earlier in the week. "No" he said firmly.
When she pouted, he replied in a smooth tone. "What kind of husband would I be if I let my wife starve? I am, as you said, a kind and thoughtful husband. So, I'll feed you, Dear Wife."