The Marshal’s Wife is Wild
Chapter 163 - 162: How Does Your Highness Plan to Repay

Chapter 163: Chapter 162: How Does Your Highness Plan to Repay

Crown Prince’s Jade Snow Garden.

The Empress and the Crown Princess Consort were waiting together for the data to be announced by the detector. It wasn’t long before the mechanical voice rang out:

"Member of the Capital Star Royal Family, Si Funian, female, age 1, fertility value 35, physical constitution SS."

The mechanical voice stopped abruptly, and there was no second S as the three of them had anticipated.

"Yufan, Xinxin, Niannian’s physical constitution is already quite high. It is indeed difficult to improve further. You should not hold any bias against Qu Tong," the Empress said, fearing that their high expectations could lead to resentment, so she offered a word of consolation.

She had been staying in the Jade Snow Garden these past few days, even managing her industry affairs from here, all to see the effect of the medication with her own eyes.

This was already the fifth blood test, and, regrettably, it was both unexpected and yet within reason that there had been no improvement.

The Crown Prince obviously knew what the Empress was worried about and said without any resentment, "Mother, you can rest assured. We are well aware of Niannian’s condition. My sister-in-law has kindly procured the potion for Niannian. How could I fail to appreciate her good intentions?"

Bai Shuixin also expressed, "We all know that the potion from Elder Yuan is extraordinarily valuable. The research institute has said that this potion is even more precious than the Spiritual Essence Potion."

"Although Niannian’s physical constitution has not improved, her fertility value has increased by 5 points. This is an unexpected joy. When I have time, I would actually like to personally thank Qu Tong."

Both understood that concocting potions to enhance physical constitution was no easy feat, and even if such a potion were developed, it would not be unusual for it to be ineffective for someone of SS-rank.

Disappointment was there, but not to the extent that it would lead them to unreasonably blame others.

After all, when Qu Tong gave it to them, she only mentioned it was a possibility, never a certainty.

Moreover, it wasn’t as if there were no gains at all.

Historically, fertility values tend to only decrease, so for it to have gone up by 5 points in just a few days was quite a pleasant surprise indeed.

The gene bank might even have a new direction for research now, the Crown Prince thought.

The Empress was very satisfied with their attitudes and said to Bai Shuixin, "Qu Tong’s birthday is in a couple of days. Let’s all go to Yuelan Bay and celebrate her birthday together."

"Sure, Qu Tong has been sending us potions and energy fruits, I should really express my gratitude," Bai Shuixin readily agreed.

She then curiously spoke of the green dates she had tasted before, "I wonder how Qu Tong grows her green dates. They are much tastier than those from the agricultural science institute."

"I had someone keep an eye on Qu Tong’s store. Her energy fruits and vegetables are quite good, they’re just too difficult to snag. I wonder if we could talk to Qu Tong and have her send us some supplies. We wouldn’t mind paying more Star Coins."

"Xinxin and I are on the same page. I’ve also been thinking about Qu Tong’s fruits and vegetables. Although Qu Tong occasionally sends us some, they’re never enough. And ever since eating the food prepared by Qu Tong, I feel that the dishes made by those chefs are just so-so," the Empress also shared her own experience.

Seeing the two of them chatting, the Crown Prince went to attend to his own affairs.

The Empress and Bai Shuixin discussed what sort of surprise they should give Qu Tong. Bai Shuixin then said, "If it weren’t for Marshal Si being tied up with the war at the border, the best surprise would undoubtedly be for Marshal Si to come back and celebrate Qu Tong’s birthday with her."

"You reminded me! I almost forgot. I need to contact Yuting. I guess he doesn’t even know that Qu Tong’s birthday is in a couple of days," the Empress said and then activated her light computer to connect with Si Yuting.

Seeing the Empress looking every part the worried mother-in-law, Bai Shuixin covered her mouth and chuckled softly.

Upon asking, the Empress knew from the silence on Si Yuting’s end that she had guessed correctly. She was immediately a bit frustrated with his neglect but was relieved she had made the call today; otherwise, Qu Tong would have been so heartbroken.

After the lecture, Si Yuting rubbed his temples and called Qu Tong’s video line.

He was planning to contact Qu Tong today anyway, though he had indeed overlooked her birthday.

Qu Tong, having just finished washing up and ready to go to bed early, received Si Yuting’s call, which was a video call.

She checked her pajamas; they were decent, nothing was exposed, and she connected the video call.

At a glance, Si Yuting seemed to be in his office.

Qu Tong lifted her smile to greet first, "Your Highness, have you taken care of your affairs with the Insect Clan?"

"Almost done," Si Yuting nodded slightly.

"Thank you for the potions you sent."

Si Yuting’s thanks were always solemn, Qu Tong replied earnestly, "I’m glad to be of help to Your Highness."

"In the future, if there is anything you want to buy, you can opt to pay from the shared account first," Si Yuting suggested.

Qu Tong was taken aback, not expecting Si Yuting to suddenly make such an offer, and she laughed, "When I’m out of money, it will deduct from your account on its own."

"Mm," Si Yuting hummed softly, not insisting, and transferred 2 million Star Coins from his account to Qu Tong’s.

Receiving the money without surprise, Qu Tong turned over and chose to lie on her stomach on the cushion.

Watching Qu Tong’s head resting on the giant white goose cushion, her smile radiant and charming, her soft black hair spread out like seaweed, Si Yuting found the sight particularly pleasing.

After a moment of silence, Si Yuting finally spoke, "Miss Jun Li delivered ahead of schedule because of you, right?"

Qu Tong initially didn’t want to admit it but then, after a second thought, nodded in agreement, "Yes, so how does Your Highness plan to repay me?"

"Apart from Star Coins, what else do you want?"

"Anything at all?" Qu Tong’s soft and tender voice was filled with a sly twinkle in her eyes.

Si Yuting pursed his lips, "You tell me."

There were seldom any expressions on Si Yuting’s face, giving people a sense of distance, but at the same time, it made one feel he was very serious about his offer.

It seemed he was willing to fulfill any request Qu Tong made.

Qu Tong tentatively asked, "I heard your family has a particularly precious mineral. I need some of it; could you give it to me?"

Si Yuting raised an eyebrow, looked at Qu Tong on the projection screen, and said, "The Thunder Fire Rock is available in the laboratory. Just ask Uncle Chi to take you there to get it."

Qu Tong did not expect her request to be fulfilled so easily and her face lit up with a smile, "Thank you, Your Highness."

Seemingly infected by Qu Tong’s smile, Si Yuting also curved the corners of his mouth slightly, not even asking what she needed the Thunder Fire Rock for.

"What else?" Si Yuting thought to himself that since the situation was under control, if Qu Tong wanted him to go back and spend her birthday with her, he could ask his father, the Emperor, for leave.

Qu Tong propped up her chin and pondered for a while, letting out a small yawn, "I haven’t thought of anything else yet. Why not wait until I have, and then I’ll tell Your Highness."

Si Yuting paused, "That’s fine."

Seeing that Qu Tong was getting sleepy, Si Yuting let her rest and ended the video call.

His fingers, distinct in their joints, tapped lightly on the desk as he recalled his mother’s words.

Did his little wife truly wish for him to come back and join her for her birthday?

His gaze involuntarily shifted to a corner of the desk, pausing for a while before removing a vial of Growth Liquid from the Space Button and pouring it into a flower pot.

Then, grabbing his coat from the back of the chair, he left the room.

The soldiers on duty in the surveillance room greeted Si Yuting as he arrived, saluting and reporting, "Marshal, all is normal; no large-scale gatherings of the Insect Clan have been detected."

Si Yuting nodded and accessed the patrol route for that night.