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Yesterday night, it was because I wasn’t wearing shoes, and it was so cold!

Now, this... this...

As she was lost in her thoughts, Bai Yaxuan had already picked her up horizontally and strode out of the hospital room.

The woman’s body was soft and light, not burdening him at all when he lifted her.

Although Gu Xiaoxi didn’t resist any further, the slight expressions of reluctance on her face still made her look uncomfortable.

Bai Yaxuan was silent all the way, his usually cold and tidy face showing no emotion.

The hospital used the VIP passage, and all the miscellaneous people nearby had been cleared away.

The Presidential Mansion’s car was parked downstairs, and although there were many reporters, they were all kept at a significant distance.

It was believed that for such important figures of the state, there were sensitive topics that weren’t allowed to be reported in the newspapers. So, even if someone caught something on camera, they wouldn’t write about it recklessly.

Bai Yaxuan, clear as a mirror inside, still coddled her like a child; his secretary, Jue Qi, felt that Mr. President had changed ever since the grand wedding.

It seemed he especially cared about Miss Gu’s movements.

Although he showed nothing on his face, he had been worrying about this young lady in secret.

Returning to the Presidential Mansion, Bai Yaxuan pushed the car door open.

Gu Xiaoxi hopped out of the car like a rabbit and swiftly entered the building, running upstairs.

Soon, she took a bath, changed her clothes, and her pale little legs rested quietly.

She wore a soft, long nightgown, covering herself completely, as if she were afraid of being seen by others.

Bai Yaxuan knew she still had a fever, so he brought the doctor home to check on her.

"Your Excellency, the lady still has a slight fever, but please rest assured that with some rest, after these injections and some medication, she will be fine," the doctor politely reported after the examination.

Because she was sick, she didn’t go back to her small room but instead slept in the large double bed that no one else had used.

No matter what, it couldn’t be let known to outsiders that she and Bai Yaxuan slept in separate rooms.

After all, they had only been married for a few days, and if they did that, she’d feel somewhat in the wrong.

Bai Yaxuan’s face would also have nowhere to rest.

"Alright, you can all go out now!" Bai Yaxuan said expressionlessly.

The doctor glanced at Gu Xiaoxi, and then continued to explain, "The lady still has a fever, and if she falls asleep, someone should be with her at all times, just in case something goes wrong."

After the doctor gave his instructions, he left with the nurses, and the vast room instantly became silent and empty.

Gu Xiaoxi blinked her watery eyes, her cheeks flushed red with fever and tinged with a peachy glow. The commotion had set in since her return from the hospital at nearly eight o’clock.

"It’s just a slight fever, I’ll be fine on my own, you should go attend to your work," Gu Xiaoxi’s voice was low and husky. With the fever, her words sounded like a little kitten meowing.

Bai Yaxuan had been standing by the window for a long time before he turned around to come to her bedside, reaching out to touch her forehead, "The whole country knows our lady is sick now. If I go and attend to official duties at this time, everyone will blame me for being an irresponsible husband. Sleep well, I’ll keep you company.

Is there anything you’d like to eat? I can order the kitchen to make it for you. "

"No need! I want to sleep for a while," Gu Xiaoxi said after the hustle of two hours since coming back from the hospital; she was just tired. Running a high fever, she also lacked any appetite.

Bai Yaxuan gently tucked her in, "Good, sleep."

Gu Xiaoxi’s eyes were foggy as she was about to fall asleep, but then she opened them again, "Although I don’t know what exactly happened with Mi Xi, he must have had his reasons. Please help him. He is the only family I have."

"Alright, go to sleep. I will have it looked into," Bai Yaxuan assured her.

Bai Yaxuan looked at the woman on the bed, clearly exhausted but still trying to speak up about it.

Soon, Gu Xiaoxi’s breathing became even, and Bai Yaxuan reached out to pinch her tender cheeks.

That’s when he realized how pleasant her skin felt to the touch.

He somewhat regretted having her sign some gentleman’s agreement before they got married.

When she was just over five, he had been ready to marry her. Now, more than a decade had passed!

The little wife who he frequently visited and protected, he didn’t mind that she was a bit simple. In the end, she got smarter, but she grew distant from him.

Even he couldn’t clearly explain why he married her.

But having taken her as his wife, she belonged to him.

There was no reason for them to sleep separately and then divorce a year later.

When Gu Xiaoxi woke up, it was already noon, and Bai Yaxuan was sitting on the sofa not far from her, absorbed in the many documents in his hands.

Even when he was engrossed, he would still look up at her to see if she was alright.

Seeing her awake, the man immediately put down the documents in his hand and walked over.

His slightly cool fingers rested on her forehead, and seeing she was no longer feverish, he felt quite relieved.

"The fever’s gone, I had the kitchen prepare bird’s nest soup for you, to help you recover. Xiao Xi, is there anything else you’d like to eat?"

Gu Xiaoxi was never picky about food and shook her head, "Anything is fine."

Although Gu Xiaoxi said anything was fine, the kitchen prepared bird’s nest porridge for her, along with various pastries. They were all delicious without being greasy and wouldn’t cause any internal heat.

She lay in bed, happily full and satisfied.

Instantly, she felt her spirits return.

Gu Xiaoxi insisted on getting up, but Bai Yaxuan wouldn’t allow it and pressed her back down onto the bed, instructing, "You’ve caught a cold, you can’t go anywhere."

"But I haven’t attended class, and I don’t know how Mi Xi is doing. I want to go see him." Gu Xiaoxi spoke as she struggle to rise from the bed.

Bai Yaxuan couldn’t prevail over her will, but since her body had just recovered and the temperature outside had suddenly dropped, he really couldn’t let her go out and catch another cold. This young lady had such a stubborn nature.

"Are you not going to listen? If so, you can find your own way to help Mi Xi. I won’t interfere anymore." Bai Yaxuan’s face was stern, his elegant and handsome visage seldom showing such anger.

The action of Gu Xiaoxi lifting the cup abruptly stopped.

They say that the wise adapt to the times, and the whole of Country A was Bai Yaxuan’s domain.

To save Mi Xi, it would only take minutes if he was willing to help.

If she offended him, with her limited power, she wouldn’t be able to cause any significant waves in military and political circles.

"Then I’ll just stay put," Gu Xiaoxi said, quickly lying back down in bed, looking pitifully at the man by the bed who was scolding her sternly.

Seeing her give in, his heart was pleased, for he had thought she would be unruly, but she compromised so quickly.

Gu Xiaoxi lay in bed, took her smartphone and refreshed the news, and unexpectedly saw an article about her illness and Bai Yaxuan accompanying her personally.

The headline read, "His Excellency and the First Lady Newly Married and Deeply in Love."

The accompanying photo was of Bai Yaxuan carrying her out of the hospital.

Gu Xiaoxi skipped this news piece and stole a glance at the man making a phone call on the side.

His back was tall and straight, and the white shirt made him look like an exiled celestial being, with a hint of a subtle temperament that rendered him even more otherworldly.

Such a man would drive any woman insane at a glance.

Not to mention spending days and nights with him, even just catching his eye would probably make one happy to death.

He had been with her all along, and she wanted to see if a trace of excitement would stir in her heart.

But there was none!

The feelings Bai Yaxuan evoked in her were familiar, like those of a confidant; because it was so familiar, she couldn’t muster even a shred of romantic interest.

Gu Xiaoxi covered her head with the blanket, she had just slept enough and now couldn’t fall asleep again.

She couldn’t go out either, and it was really boring!

Just at that moment, Jue Qi’s secretary ran up from downstairs and knocked on the door.

Gu Xiaoxi curiously peeked out from under the covers, and Bai Yaxuan looked back at her as he opened the door, "Stay put!"

Gu Xiaoxi pouted and obediently lay back, feeling downcast.

She was once the Demon King who wreaked havoc in her former life, crossed over, and now had suddenly become so obedient.

She felt this was really unlike her, damn it, too well-behaved.

Or perhaps, in her previous life, she had lived at the bottom of society and never encountered these high-powered individuals, hence she was more carefree.

Now, mingling with these noble families, she instinctively restrained herself, but that didn’t mean she lacked claws.

"Mr. President, Gu Hua, Tian Mei, and Gu Yuxin have arrived. They say they have come to see how Miss Gu, who has fallen ill, is doing," Jue Qi reported. He really marveled at Gu Hua’s audacity, having done what he did to his own daughter, was he coming to see if she was dead?

"Send them back! Tell them Gu Xiaoxi is resting," Bai Yaxuan responded without hesitation, intending to outright refuse. He would deal with Gu Hua appropriately. If he could find evidence, he wouldn’t let it slide.

He dared touch what belonged to him, truly courting death.

"Wait a moment!" Gu Xiaoxi sat up from the bed, her bare feet touching the floor as she walked up to Bai Yaxuan, and said seriously, "Since they’ve come, we shouldn’t let them leave empty-handed. Naturally, I must meet this ’father’ of mine."

"Xiao Xi, stop it!" Bai Yaxuan knew that Gu Xiaoxi was feeling troubled inside.