C45 He Thought about Something else

Jing Bao lay in bed, unable to sleep, her thoughts drifting back to Gu Changping. If she hadn't misunderstood, during yesterday's intense questioning, he spoke up at crucial moments, subtly protecting her. Yet, his final words, "Not far from death," left her puzzled. Jing Bao slowly massaged her temples. Why did he say that? What hidden meaning did those words hold? Unable to make sense of it