It was hard to say what had caused the malady of the heart that afflicted Mrs. Zhu so severely. While it might sound trivial—something most people would dismiss—an ailment of the soul was often incurable. It was like a stubborn vine, coiling around a person for a lifetime, its torment no less than that of any other serious illness. Jiang Suichen stood silently at Yun An'an's side, a silent guardia