Rebirth: My Healer Wife Owns Superpowers

Chapter 123: Chapter 123: Is it a sister that he lacks?
 

After changing into another set of clothes, Qi Yue lay down but didn’t go to sleep.

Before long, Nanny Zhang crept into the room.

“Miss, I’ve finished questioning.”

“And?”

“His name is Hu Liang, a servant born into Hu Chengxuan’s household. He came with six others, and their names are all right here.”

Nanny Zhang passed over a piece of paper and continued, “They didn’t steal the silver from the warehouse, they came to capture you.”

“He also said that if they failed to succeed this time, Hu Chengxuan had already mentioned calling in experts from the martial world to act. Besides that, the man seemed to be quite useless, not knowing anything when questioned.”

It was essentially consistent with what she already knew, so Qi Yue nodded.

“Alright, what has been done with him?”

“I knocked him out and he’s awaiting Miss’s instructions.”

“Fine, untie him and throw him out onto the street.”

“Yes, Miss.”

After watching Nanny Zhang head nimbly towards the door, Qi Yue called out to her.

“Nanny Zhang?”

“Miss?”

Nanny Zhang turned around, her bowed head casting a dark shadow across her chest.

“That is…” Qi Yue hesitated over her words, “do you have any family at home who need silver? Is there anything I can help with?”

The shadow on Nanny Zhang’s chest trembled slightly, “To answer Miss, there’s no one at home, and no need for silver…”

Seeing her hesitation, Qi Yue gained some insight.

“If there’s anything I can help with, just let me know.”

Qi Yue was quite satisfied with Nanny Zhang’s performance and conduct. Within her capacity, she was willing to offer help so that Nanny Zhang could work with peace of mind.

The days ahead were still long, and it was time for her to start cultivating some useful people.

Nanny Zhang hesitated a moment before responding, “…for now, there’s nothing…”

“Alright then, speak up if you need anything in the future.”

“Yes, Miss.”

Following this incident, Qi Yue found two other diligent workers, one named Cai Wei and the other Xiaolian.

Qi Yue had Nanny Zhang train them by her side, and after a while, they each proved to be quite effective, lessening her burdens substantially.

As for Hu Chengxuan, Qi Yue had expected him to make a fuss after losing his belongings, but to her surprise, there was no commotion whatsoever.

Even the reputed figures from the martial world had not paid any attention.

Only after making inquiries did she learn that Nanyue forces had attacked the pearl fields at Nanling, and Hu Chengxuan had gone to resist the Nanyue soldiers.

Somehow, Hu Keqing was also cured of her illness and was said to have headed to Nanling as well.

In the end, a conflict broke out between Nanyue and Beiyuan, and war flames erupted everywhere.

While the provocative Donggao forces continually harassed but never launched a full assault, playing a game of cat and mouse with Beiyuan.

It wasn’t just the experienced Chu Yuntian, even Qi Yue, a novice in matters of war, felt that something was amiss.

One afternoon, with time to spare, Qi Yue decided to pay a visit to Chu Yunfei.

Upon her arrival at the Prefectural Office, Lady Chu mentioned that Chu Yuntian had been worried about the war effort and hadn’t slept for several nights, and suggested that she persuade him to take care of himself.

Qi Yue then brewed a bowl of Calming Tea and brought it over, indeed hearing Chu Yuntian sighing deeply in his study.

“Foster father.”

“Yueyue.”

Seeing her, Chu Yuntian brightened up instantly. Qi Yue presented the Calming Tea, urging him to cherish his health.

“Yueyue, it’s not that your foster father doesn’t want to sleep; just the thought of those sly and scheming Donggao people keeps me so agitated that I can neither eat nor rest.”

“What exactly are they planning to do? They don’t attack decisively, nor do they retreat. That Fox King is indeed an old fox.”

Hearing the words “Fox King,” Qi Yue’s eyes lit up.

The fourth prince of Donggao, Xuanyuan Ye, known for his cunning and unpredictability, was named the Fox King, but more than three years ago, he had been defeated by Zhao Xiyan.

After that, he disappeared for a long time, only to suddenly emerge now. Could it be that he resurfaced because he learned that Zhao Xiyan had recovered?

However, up to this point, the Emperor has yet to issue a decree to reinstate Zhao Xiyan. One wonders what the reason could be?

With these thoughts, Qi Yue began to ask in a roundabout way.

“Foster father, is it possible that he has changed his nature after his defeat in battle years ago?”

Chu Yuntian glanced at her, the corner of his mouth revealing a hint of a smile.

“Impossible. This man is a natural-born genius, with exceptional intelligence and strategy. An astrologer once predicted that he would one day unify the four nations. If he’s now playing these children’s games, he must have another plot in mind.”

“Foster father, have you reported this matter to the Capital City? Has the Emperor said anything about who should stop the Donggao Army?”

A peculiar expression flashed across Chu Yuntian’s face as he looked at Qi Yue.

“Someone has suggested Zhao Xiyan.”

Qi Yue uttered an “oh” with feigned indifference, but seeing that Chu Yuntian did not continue, she promptly pressed, “And what was the result, what did the Emperor say?”

“I don’t know the details yet, but reinstatement might just be a matter of time,” said Chu Yuntian, gazing deeply at Qi Yue, “if you’ve already helped him stand up.”

“I…” Qi Yue faltered and fell silent, her heart feeling as though a heavy stone had settled.

In that moment, she thought that Zhao Xiyan might finally leave the Northern Ridge.

“Yueyue, are you still thinking about Zhao Xiyan?”

“I… I’m not,” Qi Yue said with a bit of haste, “we are already divorced.”

But it was as if Chu Yuntian hadn’t heard her words at all, continuing to mutter to himself.

“Back then, after he defeated Donggao, on his way back, the Emperor planned to arrange his marriage with the little Princess, but then there was the horse-riding accident, and the matter came to nothing.”

“If he really returns to the Capital City this time, the Emperor will surely arrange a marriage, and you and him…”

His voice trailed off abruptly.

Qi Yue slowly stood up, clearing away the empty teacup from Chu Yuntian and pulling a blanket from beside the couch to drape over him.

“Foster father, he and I are long past being possible.”

Whether it’s the little Princess or Lady Bai Shao, what does it matter to her?

Meanwhile, at the Place of Exile in the Northern Ridge, a troop of soldiers suddenly arrived.

Each of these men wore fine armor, even their helmets were gilded, looking quite different from ordinary soldiers.

In front of the soldiers were four pale eunuchs, all fat and chubby, wearing hats embellished with gold leaf.

The exiled residents all came out to see the excitement, discussing amongst themselves.

“The Emperor has a great grace; one wonders who is so fortunate?”

“Who else could it be? In this Northern Ridge, besides that one family, who else lives like a person?”

“…..”

Certain of their assumption, several clerks had already eagerly run into the wooden gate of the Zhao Family’s compound.

“Duke, Young Marquis, people have come from the Capital City, come quickly to receive the Imperial edict!”

By the time the Zhao Family came out, the troop had already arrived in front of the Zhao’s wooden house.

The soldiers lined up on both sides while the four eunuchs formed two rows and also stepped inside the gate.

The lead eunuch, full of arrogance, glanced at the people kneeling on the ground and screeched in a shrill voice.

“Why do I not see Zhao Xiyan? Wasn’t it said he has already stood up? Bring him out quickly to receive the edict!”

Inside the house, Zhao Xiyan was staring blankly at the Long Halberd in front of him.

It turned out that the gift Qi Yue said she had left for him was none other than this.

During these days, he had always pondered one thing while facing the Long Halberd: how did this item, which should have been confiscated by the Government Office, end up in Qi Yue’s hands?

And how did she manage to bring it here?

Just what kind of woman is she?

Why did she miraculously appear in his life, only to then drift away like a dream?

And yet, she treated him like a brother!

Why, did he lack a sister?

He clenched his fists tightly and slammed them against the tabletop.

Suddenly, as if struck by some thought, his dark eyes slowly started to emit a black mist like the night, and the corners of his mouth unfurled into a sinister smile.

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