Chapter 68 - Let me do it

The next day after the infection, Bai Chongye does not feel the same amount of pain anymore, although he still cannot move on his own. He seems to have vented the anger out too. 

Yu Qing had to help him to move to the bathroom and get fed when needed. He refused any help in the first hours but later had to backtrack as he realized moving on his own was impossible and painful.

In Huangshan, Zhang Xiaofan and Ding Qi are on the lab. Zhang Xiaofan compiled the latest report from the testing stations and noticed that the number of infections was declining, which he celebrates. No one who got the medicine got the disease since the immunization started:

-This is great! Maybe we can stop it! - Ding Qi smiles.

-Yes, we are doing our part. But Hefei must do theirs too!

In Zhejiang, Feng Long is walking in the city alone. He walked to the same place he visited with Yu Lexuan a few days before, sitting on the same bench, overlooking the landscape. He brought a flute with him and started to play:

-Whatever happens, I will still be at your side, Yu Lexuan... I love you more than anyone in this world. 

His eyes water and he later returns home, playing his flute while returning. People nearby applaud him as he passes:

-Beautiful!

Upon reaching his room, Yu Lexuan meets him. He smiles:

-Your majesty seems to be very inspired today. I can feel your energy is very high.

-I'm thinking about you.

-Just about me? Am I that good? - Yu Lexuan smirks.

-You are the absolute best.

-The absolute best... and the absolute unity! - Yu Lexuan laughs.

Feng Long blushes.

-Aaann... we may think about it later. I have you close to me now, and this is what matters the most. 

Feng Long kisses Yu Lexuan. Zhong Kunyi arrives next, and they separate:

-Ann... Sorry if I have come too suddenly, your majesty... - He bows to Feng Long.

Feng long smiles and helps him to rise:

-Rise, please... No need to apologize. Would you want to talk with me?

-Yes. We have received the payment from Jiangsu, Xia Chunyu has sent the correct amount. 

-That's a good thing! I think we can also send our medicines to them. Could you send an estimate to Ouyang Ziyu? I'll also send a letter to Xia Chunyu to know how things are going for him.

-Yes, I can do it, but, firstly, I have to talk with Zhang Yi to know if we have enough materials to produce this extra batch.

-Sure, please, get it done.

-As your majesty wants.

Zhong Kunyi bows to Feng Long and moves away. He walks down the hallway, heading to Zhang Yi's room. Getting there, he greets him:

-Zhang Yi, may I enter?

-Oh, Zhong Kunyi, please!

Zhong Kunyi moves closer to him:

-Zhang Yi, Feng Long is thinking about selling our medicine to Jiangsu. Is it possible for us to produce an extra batch? 

-Well, it depends on how much of it is needed. 

-I estimate they will ask for about 16000 doses.

-That's 50% more than what I produced for Zhejiang. It is possible, but I'll have to harvest more raw components.

-No problem about that. I can help you getting it done if you want.

-Please, do not feel obligated to do that...

-No problem. I'll inform his majesty about it. How long do you think it will take? I need a rough estimate. 

-Maybe three days if we are lucky... Preparing the medicine does not take long.

-Right, so I'll inform his majesty about it. Thank you, Zhang Yi. 

-You are welcome.

They bow to each other. Zhong Kunyi moves back to the palace. This time, Feng Long is alone:

-Majesty. - Zhong Kunyi bows.

-Please, rise... - Feng Long helps him to rise.

-Majesty, Zhang Yi told me he needs to harvest more raw material to make the extra amount of medicine. But he can do it in about three days. May I help him with it?

Feng Long thinks for a while:

-Well... I think, this time, it would be a good thing for me to help him.

-You? Your majesty, are you sure? It might be dangerous!

-I think I should contribute it in some way. This batch is for Xia Chunyu. I want to produce it for him using my own hands.- Feng Long smiles.

-Well, in this case, I cannot oppose your will, but please, take care. 

-Zhang Yi will be with me. I'm sure this will end up well. 

Feng Long bows to Zhong Kunyi, leaving his room. He bumps into Yu Lexuan while passing a hallway, falling to the ground:

-Majesty, are you ok? - Yu Lexuan helps him to get up.

-Yes, I'm fine... You are touching me. - Feng Long smiles.

Yu Lexuan blushes. Feng Long gets up and hugs him:

-Yu Lexuan, I'll help Zhang Yi getting more raw materials to make more medicine, we will send it to Jiangsu soon. I'll do that because I want to make those medicines with my own hands... Xia Chunyu is someone I consider so much in my heart.

-I understand you, majesty... I only fear for your safety. 

-No need to be concerned about it. Zhang Yi will help me. You traveled to Huangshan both ways without a problem.

-Well. Before you go, please, let me do something.

-Something?

-Yes?

-What would you--.

Yu Lexuan kisses Feng Long intensely, closing his eyes. Feng long relaxes, deepening the kiss. Yu Lexuan also tightens the hug:

-I wish you a safe trip, Feng Long. Please, come back fast. I'll inspect every square chi of the world, looking for you if it takes too long. - Yu Lexuan smiles.

-You can rest assured I'll be back soon.

Feng Long and Yu Lexuan separate. He smiles, moving away. Yu Lexuan looks at him for as long as possible:

-Please, Feng Long, take care...

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