Chapter 289: Worrying About Qin Wanru

Chu Chuyan didn't realize the problem. She quickly tried to explain, "Mother, he really is treating my injuries... This method might sound absurd on the surface, but it's genuinely healing me..."

As she spoke, her neck flushed crimson. She had always been a good girl, never causing her parents any worry since childhood.

Yet, here she was, having to explain herself to her mother in such an embarrassing situation. It was too awkward...

"It's all his fault!" Thinking this, she couldn't help but glare fiercely at Zu An.

Zu An also looked innocent. "Is this my fault?" he thought. "Who knew your mother would suddenly walk in?"

Qin Wanru unnaturally turned her face away, then looked at her daughter with concern. "Yan'er, have your injuries healed now?"

Chu Chuyan bit her lip and replied softly, "Though not fully recovered, it's much better than it was just now."

"Does something like this really have a healing effect?" Qin Wanru was stunned. She was well-traveled and knowledgeable, but she had never heard of such a thing.

"Perhaps he's different from other men," Chu Chuyan whispered, explaining. As a cultivation genius, she could acutely feel that when their spirits and bodies merged, his vital energy naturally repaired her damaged meridians, as if it were her own. Of course, in matters like this, she was a novice and wasn't entirely sure if this was truly the case.

Zu An quickly added, "It's mainly due to my unique physique and the cultivation technique I practice. Other men don't have this ability." He thought, "No kidding, I absolutely can't let these two women have any massive misunderstandings."

Qin Wanru had originally wanted to ask him about his physique and cultivation technique, but as soon as she turned her face, she froze and quickly looked away again. It was certainly not a convenient time to ask such questions.

"Put your clothes on quickly! What kind of behavior is this?" Qin Wanru sat sideways on the edge of the bed, her head turned to the side, her ample chest heaving. She wasn't sure if it was lingering anger or some other reason.

"Get dressed and come out with me. We need to tell your father about Chuyan's condition." Qin Wanru added. Since she had already come in, she naturally couldn't allow Zu An to continue treating her precious daughter like this. It was truly outrageous. "Can't you two do whatever you want quietly behind closed doors at night? Why at this moment, with so many people anxiously waiting outside?" she thought. "Chuyan used to be so well-behaved; she must have been corrupted by that Zu An." Thinking this, she couldn't help but feel a surge of anger.

Zu An picked up his clothes and casually wrapped them around himself, giving a wry smile. "But Chuyan's treatment isn't finished yet. If we leave now, all the previous effort might be wasted."

Chu Chuyan: "..."Qin Wanru: "..."

"What does this guy mean? Does he want to continue?" Qin Wanru was almost driven mad. She said coldly, "I suppose you're trying to take advantage of Chuyan."

Zu An looked helpless and simply pointed at Chu Chuyan. "If you don't believe me, ask her."

Qin Wanru could only look at her daughter. Her daughter was a genius in cultivation, after all, and should know her own body's condition better than anyone.

"The cold energy in my body is starting to rebound a bit now..." Chu Chuyan spoke with some hesitation. Her maidenly reserve made her reluctant to admit it, but after years of managing the Chu family, she had also learned to remain rational at critical moments. If she kicked Zu An out now, all their efforts would truly be wasted. Just moments ago, she had believed she was surely going to die and had left so many final wishes. In truth, she couldn't let go of the Chu family, and now that she had a glimmer of hope for life, how could she impulsively give it up? "Anyway, I've already... been like that with Azu, what difference do a few more times make?"

Although Chu Chuyan spoke very subtly, her meaning was quite clear.Qin Wanru: "..." She knew her daughter was always composed, so if she said this, it was most likely true. Despite feeling awkward, her daughter's health was more important. She had no choice but to stand up and say, "Then you two... continue. I'll go outside and stand guard for you." "Why did that sound so strange?" she thought. "What kind of situations am I getting myself into?" Qin Wanru had originally wanted to glare fiercely at Zu An, but seeing him now, she was reminded of the scene she had just witnessed, and her expression immediately became extremely unnatural. She hurried away as if fleeing.

"It's all your fault, you made me lose face so badly." Once her mother left, the strong facade on Chu Chuyan's face vanished, and she couldn't help but start sobbing on the bed.

Zu An quickly went to comfort her. "Alright, alright, it's all my fault. Who told me not to hear her come in beforehand?"

As he spoke, his expression suddenly froze because, due to Chu Chuyan wiping her tears, the brocade quilt covering her had unconsciously slipped down, revealing her infinitely beautiful body.

"Still looking? Haven't you seen enough just now?" Chu Chuyan quickly pulled the brocade quilt back up, huffing indignantly to hide her inner fluster.

Zu An couldn't help but exclaim, "Wife, you are truly beautiful. I could look at you my whole life and it wouldn't be enough."

No matter how aloof Chu Chuyan usually was, she was still a young girl experiencing first love. Hearing her husband's praise, a trace of sweetness flashed in her heart.

Seeing the beauty's shy downward gaze, even more enchanting than usual, how could Zu An resist? He immediately burrowed into the quilt and embraced her.

Pressed beneath him with some roughness, Chu Chuyan couldn't help but complain with a hint of resentment, "Why are you always so overbearing?"

Zu An chuckled. "Don't you love stories about overbearing sword immortals?"

"Ah! You scoundrel! You really did see that day!" Chu Chuyan completely dropped her usual aloof demeanor, blushing so hard she wished she could disappear into a crack in the ground.

After all, the title of the book she secretly read was a bit too embarrassing.

This shyness, in Zu An's eyes, was the most beautiful sight in the world. He thought, "My ancestral graves must have been smoking with good fortune to come to this world and have such a beautiful wife."

Unable to resist any longer, he lowered his head and kissed her...

Meanwhile, after Qin Wanru came out of the room, Chu Zhongtian and the others quickly gathered around her. Even Bao Youru, who was nearby, approached with a curious expression.

"How is Chuyan?" Chu Zhongtian asked, his face full of concern.

Remembering the scene she had just witnessed, Qin Wanru's pretty face flushed, and she simply couldn't bring herself to say the words "she's fine." However, she couldn't tell the complete truth either. After a moment's thought, she carefully chose her words: "Azu is treating her. She should be out of life-threatening danger now."

Chu Zhongtian laughed heartily. "That's good, that's good. My son-in-law truly is excellent."

Qin Wanru's face was filled with resentment. She thought, "If you knew what he was doing to your precious daughter in that room, you'd probably be the first one to jump up and try to kill him."

Bao Youru, who was beside them, couldn't help but exclaim, "I never expected the young master-in-law to possess such divine skill, able to cure Miss's illness! When he comes out, I must humbly seek his guidance." He had previously diagnosed Chu Chuyan and had been helpless regarding her condition, so how could he not be curious that Zu An could save her?

Qin Wanru's expression was strange. "This... I'm afraid you can't learn."

Bao Youru immediately became a little displeased. "Madam, are you looking down on this old man? I dare say I have some accomplishments in the medical arts. Even Ji Dengtu is only slightly better than me. How could there be a medical technique in this world that I cannot learn?"

"This... you might truly not be able to learn it. His method is rather special." Seeing Bao Youru's long, white beard, Qin Wanru's mind involuntarily conjured the image of the incredibly young and virile body she had just seen. The stark contrast made her heart skip a beat, and she quickly shook her head, trying to banish those thoughts.

Bao Youru pressed her for details. Qin Wanru casually made up an excuse to dismiss him, and fearing he would continue to question her, she quickly turned to her husband and said, "Master, Xiaozhao has been gone so long, why isn't she back yet? Has something happened?"

Chu Zhongtian was startled. "What could happen inside our own home?"

Qin Wanru replied, "She's been very close to her sister since childhood. Knowing about Qiu Honglei, what if she goes to seek justice for her sister and whips Qiu Honglei with the Wail of the Whip on her body or face? Our Chu family's reputation might be ruined then."

"You're right! I'll go check!" Chu Zhongtian hurried away.

Previously, he had been too worried about Chuyan's safety to think deeply about these things. Now that he knew Chuyan was out of danger, he naturally relaxed. The thought of a beautiful woman like Qiu Honglei potentially having her face scarred by the Wail of the Whip made him feel a little anxious. It wasn't that he had any particular feelings for Qiu Honglei, but as a man, he would feel that any slight damage to the appearance of a woman as beautiful as Qiu Honglei would be a waste of heaven's blessing.

Seeing her husband leave, Qin Wanru secretly breathed a sigh of relief. After all, the young couple inside was being quite wild, and such matters concerning a daughter were not suitable for the father to know. However, she also felt it wouldn't be right to let her husband wait outside, completely unaware, so she found an excuse to send him away.

Seeing this, Bao Youru wanted to ask her about Zu An's treatment method again. By now, she had already prepared her explanation and quickly interjected, "Mr. Bao, please prepare some nourishing medicine for Chuyan."

"Alright." Hearing that he finally had a use for his skills, Bao Youru immediately perked up.

Just a few steps away, Qin Wanru suddenly called out to him again, "Wait, add some herbs to replenish vital energy and blood."

"Replenish vital energy and blood?" Bao Youru was momentarily stunned, but he quickly understood. Given the young mistress's current condition, supplementing vital energy and blood certainly wouldn't hurt.

As for the people from the second and third branches who had come to inquire, she had already sent them away. Moreover, Chu Yucheng was also severely injured and already needed care.

After sending everyone away, Qin Wanru finally breathed a sigh of relief. This way, she wouldn't have to worry about people discovering what was happening inside. If anything unexpected were to happen, it would be a major scandal. "It's all that Zu An's fault! I'm completely worn out worrying about his messed-up affairs!"

Meanwhile, as Chu Zhongtian went to find Chu Hianzhao, he happened to run into her on her way back. He quickly asked, "Xiaozhao, what did you do to Miss Qiu?"

"Don't even mention it! I couldn't find that woman at all!" Chu Hianzhao said huffily. Suddenly, her eyes darted, and she looked at her father suspiciously. "Father, you're acting strange, very strange. She's not your concubine, so why are you so anxious?"

"Where do you get all those crazy ideas, you little brat?" Chu Zhongtian glared at his younger daughter grumpily. Looking at the Chu family manor under the night sky, his expression grew serious. "Could that woman have gone somewhere in the manor to steal something?"