Exchange Body Heat

"Truthfully, most symptoms of late awakening resolve themselves within a few hours," Neville said. He touched Princess Soleia's forehead with the back of his hand and frowned. "But the princess is a lot colder than usual― it could be due to her own body's weakness. Has she been eating or sleeping well recently?"

Neville was looking at the Duke, expecting him to reply, but it was Sir Ralph who opened his mouth instead. "No, she has not. We were mostly on foot during the journey to the palace and we slept in makeshift shelters. Food was scarce." 

"I see…" Neville and Sven both shot Duke Elsher disapproving glances. 

Even if he did not care for his wife, there was no need to treat her so unkindly. Not even nobles treated their maids so harshly when they made a mistake! 

To think this man was now demanding that they treat his wife. Sven tutted disapprovingly and spoke up.