Chapter 286: Worried Sick Qin Wanru

Chu Chuyan didn't realize the awkwardness. She quickly helped explain, "Mother, he really is healing my injuries... This method sounds a bit absurd on the surface, but it truly is healing me..." By the end of her explanation, her neck was flushed deep red. She had been a well-behaved girl all her life, never causing her parents any worry. Yet now she had to explain herself to her mother in such an embarrassing situation. It was simply too awkward...

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

Zu An also wore an innocent expression. *Is this my fault?* 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 answered softly, "Although not fully recovered yet, I feel much better than before."

"Does *this* truly have healing properties?" Qin Wanru was stunned. She was quite knowledgeable, but she had never heard of anything like this.

"Perhaps he's different from other men," Chu Chuyan whispered in explanation. As a cultivation genius, she could keenly feel that when their spiritual and physical energies merged, his primal energy naturally repaired her damaged energy channels, as if it were her own. Of course, she was a novice when it came to such matters and wasn't entirely sure if her understanding was correct.

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." What a joke! He absolutely couldn't let the two women develop a huge misunderstanding.

Qin Wanru had originally intended to press him for details about his physique and cultivation technique, but as soon as she turned her head, she froze, quickly averting her gaze again. It was certainly not an appropriate time to ask such questions.

"Put your clothes on quickly! What kind of decency is this!" Qin Wanru sat sideways on the edge of the bed, her head turned away, her ample chest heaving. It was unclear whether it was due to 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, reasoning that since she was already there, she naturally couldn't allow Zu An to continue "torturing" her beloved daughter in such a way. It was simply outrageous! Couldn't the couple have their private moments at night behind closed doors? Why did it have to be now, with so many people anxiously waiting outside? Chuyan used to be so well-behaved; it must have been Zu An who led her astray. The thought filled her with indignation.

Rage +777 from Qin Wanru!

As Zu An picked up his clothes and hastily wrapped them around himself, he gave a wry smile. "But I haven't finished treating Chuyan yet. If I leave now, I'm afraid all the previous effort will be wasted."

Chu Chuyan: "..."

Qin Wanru: "..."

What did this man mean? Did he intend to continue?

Qin Wanru was almost losing her mind. She said coldly, "I suppose you're just trying to take advantage of Chuyan."

Zu An looked helpless. He gestured casually towards Chu Chuyan. "If you don't believe me, ask her."

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

"The cold qi inside me is starting to rebound again..." Chu Chuyan spoke with some hesitation. A young girl's modesty made her reluctant to admit it, but years of managing the Chu family had trained her to remain rational at critical moments. If she were to drive Zu An out now, all their efforts would truly be in vain. Just moments ago, she had thought she was certain to die, leaving so many final words. In truth, she couldn't let go of the Chu family. Now that she had a glimmer of hope for survival, how could she impulsively give up? Anyway, she had already been with A'Zu... like that. What difference would a few more times or a few less make?

Although Chu Chuyan spoke subtly, her meaning was quite clear.

Qin Wanru: "..."

She knew her daughter was always steady and sensible; if her daughter said so, it was most likely true. Though she felt a pang of awkwardness, her daughter's health was more important. She reluctantly stood up. "Then you two... continue. I'll go outside and stand guard for you."

Why did those words sound so strange! What kind of situations was she getting herself into!

Qin Wanru had originally wanted to glare fiercely at Zu An, but the moment she saw him, the recent scene flashed in her mind. Her expression immediately became extremely unnatural, and she hurried away as if fleeing.

"It's all your fault! You made me lose so much face." Once her mother had left, the fortitude on Chu Chuyan's face disappeared, and she couldn't help but sob in bed.

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

As he spoke, his expression suddenly froze because, as Chu Chuyan had wiped her tears, the brocade quilt covering her had unknowingly slipped down, revealing her infinitely beautiful body.

"Still looking? Haven't you seen enough already?" Chu Chuyan quickly pulled the brocade quilt back up. To hide her inner panic, she gave an annoyed huff.

Zu An couldn't help but exclaim, "Wifey, you're truly beautiful. I could look at you forever 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 hint of sweetness flashed through her heart. Seeing the beauty's shy lowered gaze, even more alluring than usual, how could Zu An possibly resist? He immediately burrowed into the quilt and embraced her.

Pressed down by his somewhat rough embrace, Chu Chuyan couldn't help but murmur with a hint of resentment, "Why are you always so overbearing?"

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

"Ah! You scoundrel! You *did* see that day!" Chu Chuyan's previously aloof image vanished, and she was so embarrassed she wished she could disappear into a crack in the floor. After all, the title of the book she had secretly been reading was quite scandalous.

Her delicate shyness, in Zu An's eyes, was the most beautiful sight in the world. He thought to himself that his ancestors must have done something incredibly virtuous to bless him with such a beautiful wife in this world.

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

***

Meanwhile, after Qin Wanru emerged from the room, Chu Zhongtian and the others quickly gathered around her. Even Bao Youlu, who was nearby, approached with a curious expression.

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

As the scene she had just witnessed flashed in her mind, Qin Wanru's pretty face flushed, and she simply couldn't bring herself to say the words "she's fine." But telling the truth was out of the question. After a moment's thought, she carefully chose her words: "A'Zu is saving her. She should be out of mortal danger now."

Chu Zhongtian burst out laughing. "That's good, that's good! My son-in-law truly is impressive."

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

Bao Youlu, standing nearby, also couldn't help but exclaim, "I never imagined the young master-in-law possessed such divine skill! To think he could cure Miss's illness! Once he comes out, I must seek his guidance." He had diagnosed Chu Chuyan previously and had been at a loss regarding her condition. He never expected Zu An to be able to save her; how could he not be curious?

Qin Wanru's expression was odd. "I'm afraid you can't learn this."

Bao Youlu immediately became somewhat displeased. "Madam, are you looking down on me? I daresay I have some accomplishments in the art of healing. Even Ji Dengtu is only slightly better than me. How could there be a medical technique in this world that I cannot learn?"

"Well... you might genuinely not be able to learn this. His method is rather unique." Seeing Bao Youlu's white beard and aged appearance, Qin Wanru involuntarily pictured the explosively youthful and virile body she had just seen. The sharp contrast made her heart skip a beat, and she quickly shook her head, forcing those thoughts out of her mind.

Bao Youlu persisted in asking her for details. Qin Wanru casually made up an excuse to dismiss him. Fearing he would continue to press, she quickly said to her husband, "My lord, Xiaozhao has been gone so long, why hasn't she returned? Nothing bad has happened, has it?"

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

Qin Wanru replied, "She's always been very close to her sister. Knowing about Qiu Honglei, what if she went to seek justice for her sister and used the Wailing Whip on Qiu Honglei's body or face? Our Chu family's reputation would be ruined."

"You're right! I'll go check!" Chu Zhongtian hurried away. Previously, due to his concern for Chuyan's safety, he hadn't had time to consider these matters in detail. Now that he knew Chuyan was out of danger, he naturally relaxed. The thought of a beautiful woman like Qiu Honglei potentially being scarred on the face by the Wailing Whip made him feel a little anxious too. It wasn't that he had any particular feelings for Qiu Honglei. Rather, as a man, when confronted with a woman as beautiful as her, he would feel that even the slightest blemish on her face would be a waste of a heavenly gift.

Seeing her husband leave, Qin Wanru secretly breathed a sigh of relief. After all, the young couple inside were being quite reckless, and it wasn't appropriate for a father to know about his daughter's private affairs. However, she also felt it wouldn't be right to let her husband foolishly wait outside, completely unaware. So, she found an excuse to send him away.

Seeing this, Bao Youlu again tried to inquire about Zu An's healing method. Qin Wanru, having already prepared her excuse, quickly spoke first: "Mr. Bao, please prepare some warming and nourishing medicine for Chuyan."

"Alright." Hearing that he finally had a use for his skills, Bao Youlu's spirits immediately lifted.

Just a few steps out, Qin Wanru suddenly called out to him again, "Wait, please add some ingredients to replenish qi and blood."

"Replenish qi and blood?" Bao Youlu was momentarily puzzled, but quickly understood. Given the Eldest Miss's current condition, adding some qi and blood tonics certainly wouldn't hurt.

As for the people from the second and third branches who had come to offer their greetings, she had long since sent them away. Moreover, Chu Yucheng was also severely injured and needed care himself. After dismissing everyone, Qin Wanru finally breathed a sigh of relief. This way, she wouldn't have to worry about anyone discovering what was happening inside. If any unexpected incident occurred, it would truly be a huge scandal.

It was all Zu An's fault! She was truly breaking her heart over his troublesome affairs!

Rage +233 from Qin Wanru!

Meanwhile, as Chu Zhongtian went to look for Chu Hanzhao, he happened to meet her returning halfway. He quickly asked, "Xiaozhao, what did you do to Miss Qiu?"

"Don't even get me started! I didn't even find that woman!" Chu Hanzhao huffed angrily. Then, her eyes suddenly darted, and she looked at her father with a suspicious expression. "Father, you're acting strange, very strange. She's not your concubine, so why are you so nervous?"

"Where do you get all these ridiculous ideas, you little brat!" Chu Zhongtian glared annoyed at his youngest daughter. Looking up at the Chu family estate under the night sky, his expression grew serious. *Had that woman gone somewhere in the mansion to steal something?*