Lady Tian shuddered all over and turned around abruptly. Despite the dim light, Chu Hanming could clearly see that Lady Tian was holding his pouch! His expression changed instantly. He threw off the covers and angrily got out of bed, shouting, "What are you doing with my pouch?!"
This was his lifeline!
Lady Tian was startled by his crazed look. She quickly turned and opened the door to leave. In her panic, she didn't notice the stairs at her feet, screamed, and fell heavily to the ground.
A sharp pain shot through her. Lady Tian groaned as her knees went numb from the pain, leaving her unable to stand.
Chu Hanming easily caught up with her. Under the silver moonlight, seeing Lady Tian's pale face, he felt a pang of heartache. He forgot about the talisman in the pouch and said, "I just said one thing, and you ran away? Now look, you're hurt. Does it hurt? Can you get up?"
Though his words were reproachful, they were full of concern.