Ruling the Historical Romance Novel as the Female Supporting Character-Chapter 252: The Final Fate of the Fraudulent Charlatan

"Life imprisonment," Qin Kaize said calmly.

Su Yijia felt a significant relief from the frustration she had been holding. It was fitting! Someone who engaged in such deceitful practices deserved to be locked away for life. It was better than letting her out, only for her to scam someone else.

What Su Yijia didn’t know was that because Miao Qingtian had switched the drugs and had previously warned her, the higher-ups had initially planned to sentence her to only fifteen years. However, Qin Kaize specifically told them that if Miao Qingtian was truly malicious, she wouldn’t have used drugs at all. After all, if it weren’t for his wife’s extensive research and quick reactions, they would still have been deceived.

So, the seemingly lenient treatment was actually not lenient at all. The sentence was changed from fifteen years to life imprisonment.

Qin Kaize had his own motives for this decision. After all, if such outrageous things could happen to his wife, what if Miao Qingtian really had some skills? It was better to keep her locked up rather than risk having her cause trouble if released.

This way, he punished her for her deceitful practices and provided multiple layers of protection.

"By the way, I’ve asked an old teammate to help us make a bath tub. It should be delivered the day after tomorrow," Qin Kaize’s voice softened.

His suggestive tone was evident. Su Yijia couldn’t help but daydream, but she quickly dispelled those thoughts.

"You’re almost fully recovered. Isn’t it inappropriate for us to bathe together?"

Although the words were a refusal, her shy tone still carried a hint of anticipation. Previously, she could use Qin Kaize’s limited mobility as an excuse to enjoy some benefits. Now, if they bathed together, the elders in the family would surely make fun of them.

"Why would it be inappropriate? Should I lose my privileges just because I’m better?" Qin Kaize gazed intently at the girl, her head bowed and face flushed. He subtly squeezed her delicate hand, his hint unmistakable.

Su Yijia felt the calloused pads of his fingers causing ripples through her body. The sensation was electrifying, making her shiver uncontrollably, unsure if she could handle it.

To avoid embarrassment, Su Yijia pulled her hand away forcefully, gave him a warning glare, and went back to her room.

The sound of Qin Kaize’s low, amused chuckle made her steps quicken, almost as if she was fleeing in panic.

Xia Weiguo put away his hat and coat and rolled up his shirt sleeves to help cover the vegetable plots. When he saw Su Yijia passing by, he gave Qin Kaize a disapproving glance. The girl had a delicate demeanor, and when Qin Kaize became interested, he often lost all sense of propriety. If she got upset and couldn’t be appeased, Xia Weiguo would be the one in trouble.

The four of them worked quickly, finishing enclosing the three sides of the plot by just before five.

"Stay for dinner. The food is ready, and we can’t let you help for nothing," Xia Weiguo invited the two comrades.

They quickly declined, "No need, Leader. We’re in the logistics department, and this is our job. We can’t accept extra meals."

Seeing that the day had been chaotic, Xia Weiguo didn’t insist. "Then come over tomorrow afternoon. We’ll be having a meal with some friends from the team."

"Okay, we’ll come over tomorrow afternoon," the two team members agreed without further refusal.

They knew that whenever a team member had family on the island, there would always be two tables set. Besides the direct leaders, some friends would also be invited. Commander Qin had good relations with the team, so they would attend and envy the others.

Mu Zhizhi came out holding a basket filled with mushrooms. Qin Kaize quickly wheeled over to help. His response was faster than anyone else’s. Although the sun had set, it was still necessary to let the mushrooms air out to prevent them from becoming musty.

Once the courtyard was filled with baskets, Su Yijia mentioned the inquiry made by the political commissar’s mother about her and Qin Kaize’s relationship.

"That old lady..." Xia Weiguo frowned with some irritation. He had a good relationship with Leader Liang, but the old lady had a loose tongue and had been asking all sorts of questions before.

Why hadn’t his family come along with the troops? Why wasn’t he married at his age? She had even bothered Jiajia with these questions.

"Don’t answer her questions. I’ll talk to Leader Liang and ask him to keep his mother from meddling in our affairs," Xia Weiguo said, not just to support Su Yijia.

He had distanced himself from the Xia family when he joined the team and had been assigned as a long-term worker bullied by the Xia family. Later, his entry into the team was due to Qin Zongyao, a third-generation poor farmer, and his own efforts. He knew his grandparents and mother had special statuses and worked hard to prove that his recruitment was a correct decision. Over eight years, he had demonstrated his excellence.

Although everyone had already received news that the documents to abolish class distinctions would soon reach various departments, there was no need to openly acknowledge this now. Qin Kaize’s health would soon improve, and he would return to the team before or after the New Year. His position would be promoted, and the rewards for his achievements in Xiang City and the restoration of the medicinal formula would be substantial. Originally, he could only be promoted to a deputy position, but with effort, he could achieve a principal role.

Furthermore, the twenty-six comrades who took the Great Strength Pills would be transferred to his side to form an elite team. Such accomplishments would naturally attract envy. If others used his relationship with Qin Kaize to cause trouble, it would be counterproductive.

"I won’t discuss our family matters with outsiders," Su Yijia agreed, nodding. She loved to complain, but it was only to those who were on her side, like a child seeking support from their parents. She wasn’t truly a big mouth.

After dinner, Gao Huabin helped bring the mushrooms that had been airing out back into the living room. The group then took an early bath and returned to their respective rooms.

Su Yijia took out the Detoxification Pills from her space and handed them to Qin Kaize. But Qin Kaize, with a gentle smile, grasped her wrist and drew her close.

As his soft kiss was about to land, Su Yijia hurriedly covered his mouth. "Wait, there are still five hours left today. Take the medicine first."

If they hadn’t been outside all day, she would have had him take the Detoxification Pills first thing in the morning.

"Taking the medicine will be painful. You should comfort me first," Qin Kaize buried his head in Su Yijia’s neck, his raspy, sensual voice laced with deep seduction.

Su Yijia’s face turned slightly flushed. She wanted to resist the allure and push him away, but his cool lips left restrained, lingering kisses on her neck.