coobybook Chapter 422 Xiao Qinian's Worries
Chapter 422 Xiao Qinian's Worries
The news of Lu Zhijin's recovery spread like wildfire.
Some people still don't believe it because they had heard that the person was about to die, so how could they suddenly recover? They thought it was just a rumor.
After leaving the Lu family, Physician Zhao immediately returned to the palace to report to Emperor Zhou.
The Emperor Zhou specifically ordered Physician Zhao to come to the Lu family to examine Lu Zhijin, as the Emperor was unwilling to lose such a capable general, especially since Lu Zhijin had made great contributions.
When Emperor Zhou learned that Lu Zhijin had suddenly recovered from his illness, he had many thoughts on the matter. He also learned Lu Zhijin's explanation. As for whether he believed it or not, that was up to him to decide.
After Physician Zhao left, Emperor Zhou sent people to deliver many tonics to Lu Zhijin.
Xiao family
"Yue'er, has the Lu family boy really recovered?" Xiao Qinian called Xiao Siyue, who had just returned, to his study.
"Yes, Jin is alright now."
"Could it be that the antidote has been developed?" Xiao Qinian wondered. He hadn't expected that the antidote would be developed at the last moment. It seemed that the young man from the Lu family was not destined to die.
Xiao Siyue felt a little guilty, but she didn't want to hide it from her father.
"Father, it's because of me. Ah Jin was able to recover this time because of me."
"What? Yue'er, what are you saying?" Xiao Qinian was momentarily stunned. His daughter didn't know any medical skills, but only for a moment before he thought of that magical system.
"Yue'er, you mean, you used..."
"Mm." Xiao Siyue nodded.
"Then how did you do it? Your own body was obtained by accumulating merits." Xiao Qinian couldn't help but wonder if Yue'er had paid a heavy price.
Xiao Siyue recounted the events, and the room fell silent.
"Yue'er, is Lu Zhijin really that important?" So important that she would risk her own health to save him, Xiao Qinian's gaze was somewhat complicated.
Xiao Siyue said without hesitation, "Father, he is very important. In my heart, Ajin is just as important as you and my parents."
"But Yue'er, have you thought about the great calamity the system mentioned? What if you..." What exactly is that great calamity? But since the system mentioned it, it must be quite significant. If you can't overcome it because you lack merit, he would rather not have saved Lu Zhijin this time. Yue'er will always be the most important person.
Lu Zhijin is indeed a rare talent, and he has made great contributions again this time. However, Yue'er has also made unparalleled contributions to the Great Zhou Dynasty, but outsiders do not know this. Most importantly, Yue'er is his daughter.
"Father, I can't worry about that now. I don't know what the great calamity the system mentioned is, or when it will come, but if I don't save Ajin, he might already be dead." We'll deal with the future later.
"Sigh." Xiao Qinian sighed. What's the use of saying this now? The merit has already been used up, and the person has been saved.
"You know it in your heart, that's all. From now on, just keep working hard to accumulate merit and make up for what you've lost as soon as possible."
“I know, Dad.” Xiao Siyue nodded.
"By the way, Yue'er, you must keep this matter of saving the Lu family boy a secret. You can't even tell our family, understand?" A single Vitality Pill requires 30,000 merits. How much has Yue'er earned in more than ten years? Besides, this kind of thing is too unbelievable. If others find out, Yue'er will be in danger.
"Father, I know. No one knows about this except you and Ajin." Xiao Siyue wasn't stupid, so of course he knew. He wouldn't have told Lu Zhijin this secret if he hadn't had no other choice.
The people who were happiest about Lu Zhijin's recovery, besides the Lu family, were probably the Xiao family. They had seen everything Xiao Siyue had done during this time, and felt sorry for her but were powerless to help.
Seeing Xiao Siyue regain her former happiness has also swept away the gloom in the family.
Now that Lu Zhijin has woken up, Xiao Siyue no longer goes to the Lu family.
She decided to spend more time with her family, especially her grandparents, and for the past few days she has been going to her grandfather's yard every day for breakfast.
"Yue'er, come here quickly. Your grandfather was just saying, 'Why haven't you come yet this morning?'" As soon as Xiao Siyue entered the door, Old Mrs. Xiao greeted her warmly and even pulled out a chair for her herself.
"Thank you, Grandma. I got up late this morning and kept Grandpa and Grandma waiting." Xiao Siyue's sweet smile made Old Mrs. Xiao even happier.
"It's alright, it's alright. Kids need to sleep a little longer. It's just that Grandpa and Grandma got up early today."
Xiao Siyue was deeply moved; her grandmother was truly kind.
After breakfast, Xiao Siyue chatted with the elderly couple, making them very happy.
The children in the family have all grown up and started their own families, so they spend less time with the elderly couple, leaving them feeling somewhat lonely.
As they chatted, the topic of Lu Zhijin came up, and Old Mrs. Xiao patted Xiao Siyue's head: "Yue'er, you mustn't scare Grandpa and Grandma like that again, okay? Grandpa and Grandma only hope that our Yue'er can always be happy."
Looking at her grandparents with their wrinkled faces, Xiao Siyue felt a pang of sadness in her heart as they gazed at her with such tenderness.
"Grandpa and Grandma, I'm sorry. It's my fault for being unfilial and making you worry." Xiao Siyue felt extremely guilty thinking about how she had abandoned her family and ignored their feelings during this time, running to the Lu family every day.
"Grandpa and Grandma don't blame you. We just feel sorry for Yue'er and can't bear to see her sad or you unhappy." Old Mrs. Xiao shook her head and lovingly touched Xiao Siyue's face.
This child was their most beloved and cherished child from birth. Although they loved their other grandchildren as well, they only favored Yue'er.
It's not just because Yue'er is the only girl among the grandchildren, but also because this child has experienced hardships that others have never experienced since childhood. As a child, she was physically weak, and at one point they thought she would never grow up. But God had eyes and allowed her to live a healthy life.
But later, this child took on the heavy burden of the family, and at a young age, he was sensible enough to lead the whole family to earn money, changing the fate of the entire Xiao family.
If it weren't for Yue'er, they might still be in Xiaojia Village by now, or even worse, she and the old man would probably be long gone. They wouldn't be living the life that others envy.
Grandpa Xiao didn't speak, but the meaning in his eyes was very clear.
Xiao Siyue was well aware of her family's favoritism towards her. She loved her family very much and was grateful to have been given a second chance at life to come into this loving family.
Xiao Siyue buried her head in Old Mrs. Xiao's arms, just like when she was a child.
As before, Old Mrs. Xiao gently patted Xiao Siyue's back, just like she was coaxing a child.