Fang Pan carries a gravely injured Dou Xuanji to the imperial hospital, who deny entry on the grounds of being busy (but more likely on the grounds of Dou Xuanji and Han Fu were involved in an investion of the former head of the hospital). Li Si hears the commotion and comes to watch. Han Fu arrives and treats Dou Xuanji herself wit just a does of strong nutrient broth, and comments dismissively on her weakness. Li Si steps in and defends Dou Xuanji. Han Fu walks away and Fang Pan says to Li Si thanks for that but if you value your life don't antagonise her. Li Si has some feelings about Dou Xuanji's absolute loyalty towards someone who doesn't seem to are about her, and says you really are a pitiful little dog.
Shen Ni doesn't wake to her alarm. She's been hugging Bian Jin all night, the poor plushie forgotten entirely. Bian Jin (who hasn't slept well, for reasons of Shen Ni hugging her) wakes Shen Ni and says there's a cout meeting to discuss Black Box. Shen Ni doesn't want to go, especially when she thinks how furiou it will make Prince Wei if she doesn't show up. Puts on a grand performance of a stomachache, and Bian Jin takes her lead, saying maybe you were poisoned, and angrily promising to investigate. They'll take this opportunity to 'clean up the house'.
Shen Ni sends her excuses to Li Ruoyuan, and Bian Jin asks but what about copying Li Shan's homework? Shen Ni says Li Shan may not get the right answers; best do it myself. They retrieve the metal core they had cut out of the abomination last night, and Bian Jin breaks it open to reveal a tiny black brain sending out feelers.
Chapter 37
Shen Ni doesn't wake to her alarm. She's been hugging Bian Jin all night, the poor plushie forgotten entirely. Bian Jin (who hasn't slept well, for reasons of Shen Ni hugging her) wakes Shen Ni and says there's a cout meeting to discuss Black Box. Shen Ni doesn't want to go, especially when she thinks how furiou it will make Prince Wei if she doesn't show up. Puts on a grand performance of a stomachache, and Bian Jin takes her lead, saying maybe you were poisoned, and angrily promising to investigate. They'll take this opportunity to 'clean up the house'.
Shen Ni sends her excuses to Li Ruoyuan, and Bian Jin asks but what about copying Li Shan's homework? Shen Ni says Li Shan may not get the right answers; best do it myself. They retrieve the metal core they had cut out of the abomination last night, and Bian Jin breaks it open to reveal a tiny black brain sending out feelers.