Unlimited Resources: Raising a Minister with a Space Supermarket-Chapter 398 - 371: Hidden Illness

Mrs. Sun heard Su Jingchen’s words, and the heart she had just relaxed suddenly tightened again.

"So you’re saying Lian’er might still face other dangers?"

Su Jingchen nodded, "If the person delivering the message insists on seeking revenge against Xiaolian, it’s likely they won’t just inform Prince Jin.

But it’s also possible they won’t tell others. All of this is just my speculation. It’s better to be overly cautious than unprepared; we need to stay vigilant and devise a plan to respond."

"Then... how should we respond?" Mrs. Sun was flustered.

"The enemy is in the shadows, while we are in the light; it’s hard to guard against. During this time, we should reduce outdoor activities and avoid being alone.

Once I’ve come up with a foolproof plan, I’ll divert their attention from the Longevity Gu."

Su Jingchen also felt an increasing unease in his heart.

Due to the acupuncture, Yu Xiaolian was sleeping deeply, unaware of everything that happened. When she woke up the next morning, she found that Mrs. Sun had actually kept watch over her throughout the night.

Upon learning that Yu Changhe and Su Jingchen were discussing matters in the living room next door, Yu Xiaolian quickly freshened up, tying her long hair behind her with a leather tie, and joined Mrs. Sun to go next door.

Last night, Su Jingchen hadn’t slept well either. He spent the night thinking, and the best solution he could come up with was to complicate the situation as much as possible.

Isn’t there a rumor saying Yu Xiaolian has the Longevity Gu? Then, we should imitate the originator’s approach and spread this ’rumor’ far and wide.

Yu Xiaolian didn’t quite agree with Su Jingchen’s plan. If those in power are willing to kill on a mere suspicion, then others are innocent victims.

Although she herself was innocent, Yu Xiaolian didn’t approve of Su Jingchen’s idea of diverting trouble onto others.

"But we can’t just sit by and wait for doom, can we?" Mrs. Sun actually agreed with Su Jingchen’s plan, but her daughter disagreed.

Yu Xiaolian was not well acquainted with Miao Yingyao, but she knew enough to believe the letter Prince Jin received was likely written by Miao Yingyao. On her journey from the Northern Land to Miaojiang, Miao Yingyao couldn’t personally retaliate against Yu Xiaolian, and so wanted to use Prince Jin’s hand to deal with her. What she didn’t expect was that Yu Xiaolian would go to Miaojiang herself.

"Even if Miao Yingyao only wrote a secret missive to Prince Jin, all those people from the Witch Clan know you have the Longevity Gu. Do you really expect them to keep it a secret for you?" Su Jingchen analyzed calmly.

Su Jingchen’s words were like a bucket of cold water poured over Yu Xiaolian’s passionate heart, leaving her silent.

Indeed, those clan people wouldn’t just keep it a secret; they would likely fan the flames and use others to harm her. After all, she had killed their new leader!

"If soldiers come, then generals counter them; if water surges, earth stops it!" Yu Xiaolian said, feeling slightly defeated.

Su Jingchen disagreed and said, "With a sword hanging over our heads, how could we possibly live comfortably? Leave this matter to me, at the appropriate time, just cooperate with me."

Yu Xiaolian didn’t speak, seemingly acquiescing to Su Jingchen’s approach.

Before leaving, Su Jingchen advised Yu Xiaolian not to wander around lately and preferably stay home.

Yu Xiaolian, after the exhausting journey from Luocheng to Miaojiang and back, was already tired and fatigued. Even if Su Jingchen had not advised it, she planned to take a break and rest for a while.

After Su Jingchen left, Yu Xiaolian followed his directions, asking Yu Changhe to inform Dean Ying that she was seriously ill and unable to assist with the academy’s teaching for the time being.

"Remember, once you get to the academy, emphasize it when you speak," Mrs. Sun didn’t forget to remind Yu Changhe.

Indeed, Su Jingchen’s first step was to let everyone know Yu Xiaolian was gravely ill, possibly near death.

This way, those with ulterior motives would try their best to ascertain whether Yu Xiaolian was genuinely sick or feigning illness.

Yu Changhe nodded, "Don’t worry, I’ll handle this well." Moreover, with his honest face, people generally don’t doubt his words.

Yu Changhe went straight to Shuren Academy, and on the way, he ran into Zhao Zhiquan.

The day Yu Xiaolian and Su Jingchen returned to Luocheng, nearly the entire city was abuzz with gossip. The story was that Scholar Su had ostensibly gone to seek medical treatment but actually accompanied Teacher Yu back to the Northern Land to worship Yu Family ancestors, with hints that the Yu Family acknowledged Scholar Su as a future son-in-law.

Head Zhao originally thought Su Jingchen and Yu Xiaolian were a well-matched pair, but hearing the street chatter about Su Jingchen’s severe asthma, causing frequent breathlessness, he felt Su Jingchen was unworthy of Yu Xiaolian.

Upon seeing Yu Changhe directly, Head Zhao wanted to hint to him subtly since marriage matters are typically decided by parental orders and matchmaking words. If Yu Changhe had any sense of responsibility, he should prevent his daughter from jumping into a pit.

Head Zhao thought he conveyed his point very subtly, but unexpectedly, Yu Changhe threw a big surprise at him.

Head Zhao was left confused, holding the rumor about Yu Xiaolian having a hidden illness, and wondered if this was really the girl’s own father talking?

Normally, anyone would try to keep such a matter secret; who would willingly broadcast it?

Thus, Head Zhao silently labeled Yu Changhe as a somewhat reckless father and vowed to keep Yu Xiaolian’s secret, ensuring it wouldn’t spread from him.

Yet, Head Zhao never anticipated that within just days, the rumor about Yu Xiaolian’s hidden illness spread across every street and alley, becoming common knowledge. Even Dao Sheng, the old monk, claimed to have personally examined Yu Xiaolian’s pulse, stating her illness posed a life-threatening risk if not treated well.

Within a few days, the talk of Yu Xiaolian being fifteen yet having missed her menarche became widespread among Luocheng’s womenfolk. 𝓯𝙧𝓮𝓮𝒘𝓮𝙗𝙣𝒐𝒗𝒆𝓵.𝓬𝓸𝒎

Upon hearing Zhao Erya’s account from school, Yu Xiaolian was utterly speechless. She indeed hadn’t had her menarche, but how did outsiders come to know this?

Could it be her household staff deduced it from her not using menstrual products and spread the word?

The matter grew more serious and intense, with Yu Xiaolian and Su Jingchen suddenly portrayed as a pair of doomed lovers. Even Mrs. Sun, upon stepping out, faced people advising her and Yu Changhe to simply let Yu Xiaolian and Su Jingchen marry soon. Their reasoning was that since both might not live long, it would be better for them to marry quickly and enjoy whatever happy days remain.

Su Jingchen continued administering acupuncture to Yu Xiaolian every three days, and each session left Yu Xiaolian asleep for hours. Today was such a day again, as Su Jingchen discussed recent developments outside with her in her room on the third floor of Zhenpin Pavilion.