The Marshal’s Wife is Wild
Chapter 208 - 207: I’ve Been Good

Chapter 208: Chapter 207: I’ve Been Good

Before boarding the aircraft, the Empress still held Qu Tong’s hand and sincerely said, "Tong Tong, thank you for this time. Mother knows you have been wronged. Feel free to ask for anything in the future, and whatever your father and mother can do, we will agree to."

"For what we can’t do..." The Empress looked towards Si Yuting. "Let Yuting take care of it."

Qu Tong smiled and responded, "Okay."

The Empress then smiled and said, "Later, we will post the apology video and the cause of the events on the star web. Tomorrow’s public execution of Lan Guofu will also be broadcast live on the star web. I’ll remind you then, and if you’re interested, you can watch."

After Si Yuting escorted Qu Tong back home, he had to return to Abel Star.

Looking back unintentionally, he caught a glimpse of a beautiful silhouette under the bright sunlight.

Suddenly, he remembered that their last meeting was a month ago.

Ignoring the unfamiliar emotion that sprung up in his heart, he stepped onto the elevator and rushed to his own battlefield.

Qu Tong went back to her room for some rest, then headed back to school.

In the afternoon, the Empress informed her that, due to Lan Jianghong’s special identity, the video was not suitable for posting online, but the Alchemist Association agreed to post an apology statement on their official website, and the Royal Official would also issue the cause of the events.

Soon, the two pieces of news spread across the star web, causing widespread attention.

Qu Tong did not specifically pay attention to the public reaction to this matter, but many people in her contacts list sent her messages, which Qu Tong replied to one by one to express her gratitude.

Xu An came to find Qu Tong in the dormitory as soon as possible, looking her up and down with a face full of concern, almost ready to examine her himself.

Previously, Qu Tong had not told Xu An about the danger she encountered. Suddenly learning that his sister had almost been in mortal danger, Xu An was very anxious and self-reproachful.

"Brother, with the Crown Prince protecting me, I’m fine, aren’t I?" Qu Tong said with a smile, trying to reassure Xu An.

Even without Si Yuting, she would have been all right.

But Xu An did not know this. He was worried that if Si Yuting had arrived even a little later, Lan Guofu would have succeeded.

Xu An stayed silent for a long time before speaking hesitantly, "I might have to hand over the shop and farm to Ke Jun. I will still help out, but I won’t have as much time coming up."

"Hmm?" Qu Tong looked at him in surprise.

Xu An shared his thoughts, which he had been considering for a while.

"I plan to apply for an external training slot to improve my strength as soon as possible, and He Zhou is coming with me."

"I’ve thought about it a lot these days, joining the Legion takes too long, and I’m going to start as a mercenary."

His sister was his only family left. As outstanding as she was, he could not always be behind her. He hoped to protect her when she was in danger, not let her worry about him.

Qu Tong was a bit surprised but fully respectful.

"When are you leaving?"

"Our midterm this time will be carried out in the form of senior students leading us in training. After the exams, we do not plan to return to school. I got first place this midterm, and my credits are already full, so I just need to come back for the final exams."

"Let me know before you leave," Qu Tong instructed.

"Okay," Xu An agreed, then left.

Qu Tong watched the departing figure of Xu An, slender and upright.

The brother of the original host, as well as her own brother, she saw his efforts to become stronger, she saw everything he did for her, and she would support him too.

Fei Wenxing and others also reached out to check on her in the group chat, even suggesting they go out for a meal to calm her nerves, which Qu Tong declined with an excuse.

The next day, she watched the military tribunal’s live stream on the star web.

The Alchemist Association never dreamed that the Crown Prince himself would help Qu Tong in her defense, resulting in Lan Guofu being sentenced to 30 years in prison without the possibility of a commuted sentence, leaving Lan Jianghong so furious that he stormed out of the courtroom.

This incident further escalated the tension between the Lan Family and the Royal Family.

Qu Tong was somewhat surprised but mostly moved.

She didn’t have the Crown Prince’s neural computer, so she made a call to thank the Crown Princess Consort.

The Alchemist Association, having taken two heavy falls in a row, was busy dealing with the mess and, it seemed, Qu Tong would have some peaceful time coming up.

So she took the opportunity to return to Luyi Star.

As soon as she disembarked from the starship, a small figure shot towards her like a cannonball.

"Sister, I’ve missed you so much!"

Qu Tong deftly caught Sai Pu by the back of his neck.

Sai Pu immediately looked up at her with his beautiful blue eyes, full of grievance.

Without paying much attention, Qu Tong pulled back to create some distance and set him down, signaling to Wan Huai with a look of her eyes, how did you let him out?

Wan Huai lowered his head, "I apologize Madam, it was my negligence, please punish me."

Xiang Bin scratched his head and came forward, "Sai Pu said he wanted to come pick you up; he’s been quite well-behaved, so I let him come with us."

Qu Tong did not blame either of them and turned her attention back to Sai Pu.

The little guy was quite perceptive, knowing who was soft-hearted and who held the power.

He really knew how to take advantage of his strengths.

"Sister, I’ve been really good," Sai Pu tried to advocate for himself, his big eyes blinking.

Qu Tong took Sai Pu back to the villa, and the others stayed outside.

As soon as Sai Pu entered the yard, his eyes lit up, reaching out to grab Qu Tong’s hand.

He didn’t catch it, so as a compromise, Sai Pu grabbed a tiny bit of Qu Tong’s skirt instead.

"Sister, can I live here in the future? I promise I won’t wander off."

"You cannot," Qu Tong rejected without hesitation.

Sai Pu pursed his lips, the dark color in his eyes deepened.

Qu Tong sat on the sofa, observing Sai Pu, who was at ease, and casually remarked, "You seem to have grown quite a bit taller."

A glimmer of light flashed in Sai Pu’s eyes, "With the good food here, of course, I’ve grown taller."

Qu Tong just smiled and said nothing, while Sai Pu continued to act cute.

"Come here," Qu Tong called out.

Sai Pu obediently walked to Qu Tong.

"Stretch out your hand."

Sai Pu did as told.

Qu Tong examined Sai Pu’s fair and slender hands, not chubby, still short, but clearly destined to grow into hands suitable for playing the piano.

Qu Tong pulled Sai Pu’s hand closer to inspect it carefully. The nails were normal, not long, nicely curved, nothing seemed out of the ordinary.

Looking up at Sai Pu, the kid appeared to have a very good psychological quality, not showing any sign of abnormality, only a look of confusion.

Qu Tong ran her thumb over a fingernail, and a slight pain followed, breaking the skin.

Watching the blood flow from her thumb to her palm and dropping to the floor, Qu Tong couldn’t help but slightly furrow her brow.

Yet, she missed the change in Sai Pu’s pupils at that moment.

"Stay here, don’t wander off,"

Qu Tong said and then went back to her room.

Sai Pu looked at the bloodstain on the ground, the blue in his eyes deepening, becoming almost black, his long lashes casting a shadow over emotions that completely contradicted his outward appearance.

Sai Pu glanced up calmly at the surveillance camera on the ceiling, picked at his fingernail, and averted his gaze.

After treating her wound, Qu Tong came back, called for Adai, and had the blood on the floor cleaned up.

She then took a wet wipe for Sai Pu, resting her hand on her lap she asked, "What happened with your nails?"

Sai Pu slowly wiped the blood off his nail, looking innocent and said, "I don’t know, I’m sorry sister, I didn’t do it on purpose."

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