The Emperor immediately put away his sorrow, his expression turning two shades more serious. "It doesn't hurt anymore, but my body still feels unwell, and my heart feels even worse."
He said, "Whenever I think about the illness that plagues you, my dear courtier, I lose my appetite and wish I could take your place."
Even though Wei Zhi knew in his heart that these were just the Emperor's sweet words, he was still somewhat moved, and thus refrained from teasing him about pretending to have a stomach ache earlier.
However, the Emperor's eyes had already glanced over at Zhou Man, and Manbao immediately responded alertly, "The summer heat can lead to a poor appetite, which in turn affects the stomach and intestines. Abdominal pain is sometimes a symptom."
The Emperor was satisfied, and since Wei Zhi had already decided to let the matter go, he naturally didn't pursue it further and nodded slightly.
