The Marshal’s Wife is Wild
Chapter 271 - 270: The Half-Year Delayed Efficacy of the Medicine

Chapter 271: Chapter 270: The Half-Year Delayed Efficacy of the Medicine

Niannian heard the words and immediately let go, fiddling with her fingers as she looked up at Qu Tong, her big eyes still brimming with tears.

Qu Tong was smitten by Niannian’s charm, squatted down, and gently patted Niannian’s soft head, reassuring her softly, "The wound will heal, and you can still wear pants in the future, and besides, Niannian looks pretty in dresses too."

Nowadays, medical science is so advanced they can even regrow amputated limbs, let alone a small scar.

Although the skirt hid the wound and Qu Tong couldn’t see it, Niannian was able to walk normally, so it probably wasn’t serious; otherwise, the Crown Princess Consort and Empress wouldn’t be so calm.

Niannian was still a little sad, pouting, "I can wear both skirts and pants, you know."

Niannian’s cuteness brought smiles and laughter to everyone’s faces.

Only Gu Xiao’s face was somber as if he had just emerged from an intensive care unit.

The Crown Prince noticed Gu Xiao’s expression and his smile faded, his concern growing, "Doctor Gu, is there a problem with Niannian’s medical examination?"

The Crown Prince’s words caught the attention of the few people around them, who all looked over.

Gu Xiao didn’t speak but handed over the printed medical report he was holding.

The Crown Prince took it and his eyes widened in shock.

The Crown Prince’s reaction alarmed both the Crown Princess Consort and the Empress.

The Empress went over, took a look at the medical report, and her expression matched the Crown Prince’s.

This scared the Crown Princess Consort quite a bit; she tightened her grip on her daughter’s hand and asked anxiously, "What’s wrong, there’s nothing wrong with Niannian, is there?"

"Hahaha, it’s good news! Good news! Xinxin, you take a look too," laughed the Crown Prince, not caring about the presence of others.

The Empress handed the medical report to the Crown Princess Consort, squatted down, scooped up Niannian, and planted a kiss on her chubby cheek, praising her joyfully, "Niannian is wonderful!"

Niannian, kissed all over her face, looked puzzled, her big eyes rolling around.

The Crown Princess Consort couldn’t hold back her astonishment after reading the report and exclaimed, "Is this for real?"

Gu Xiao replied seriously, "I specifically tested it twice; both times this was the result."

The Crown Princess Consort’s hands trembled slightly with excitement.

Suddenly, her gaze turned to Qu Tong.

The Empress and the Crown Prince also realized something and likewise turned their gazes to Qu Tong.

Qu Tong had an idea of what was happening and voiced his confirmation, "Has Niannian’s physique changed?"

As soon as Qu Tong spoke, it confirmed the speculation in the minds of the three people.

The Empress said to the Crown Prince immediately, "You personally go and call your father over."

After handing over Niannian to the Crown Princess Consort and sending Gu Xiao away, she took out her Light Brain to contact Gong Yun.

The Crown Prince directly called Si Chen, and as soon as the call connected, he said, "Father, come to the medical room. Niannian’s physique has been upgraded to SSS-rank."

"I’m busy over here, what’s the matter... What?! Niannian..."

Si Chen’s impatience ceased abruptly, and he raised his voice unintentionally, seemingly conscious of something, but chose not to speak it out loud.

"I’ll be right there!" There was urgency in Si Chen’s voice, along with an excitement that couldn’t be ignored.

Inside the West Flower Hall.

The atmosphere was as tense as a tribune trial; the usually stern Emperor now looked at Qu Tong with a fervent gaze, which made Qu Tong feel somewhat uncomfortable.

The Empress gave Si Chen a sharp look, and Si Chen coughed lightly, pretending to sip his tea to avert his gaze.

"Tongtong, the elixir you gave Niannian, it doesn’t take immediate effect, does it?" the Empress asked cautiously.

"Mhm," Qu Tong nodded, "about half a year or so."

It should have taken longer, but her ability awakening probably accelerated the process.

The three of them suddenly understood, especially the Crown Prince, who had even suspected that the elixir was fake; he really deserved to die!

"Sister-in-law, I really owe you one this time," the Crown Prince said, reaching out his hand only to pull it back, clearly excited and at a loss for what to do.

Qu Tong, poised and composed, replied, "There’s no need for thanks, Your Highness. It was a gift for Niannian, and I also really liked the presents you and the Crown Princess Consort gave me."

"Did Old Yuan really manage to develop the Spiritual Essence Potion?" Si Chen still found it somewhat hard to believe.

"Could there be any doubt? You saw Niannian’s test report, didn’t you?" The Empress gave Si Chen a reproachful look.

Whenever it came to matters that could affect the fate of the nation, Si Chen would become so agitated that he’d forget his imperial poise.

Of course, the person most overjoyed was the Crown Prince.

His Physique Level wasn’t high, but now he had an SSS-rank daughter!

Though it was just one grade of difference, it was a leap in quality.

Only those with good fortune could awaken a special ability at S-rank, a group that made up less than 30%, whereas at SSS-rank there was a 100% chance of awakening an ability, and there was indeed a significant gap in strength between those with abilities and those without.

Si Chen and the Crown Prince enthusiastically questioned Qu Tong about more details. Qu Tong had to be careful not to appear too knowledgeable and selectively answered some questions.

"Alright, the most important thing now is to give everyone an explanation," the Empress intervened, cutting off the two who were still excitedly discussing the matter.

Since there was no prior preparation, Niannian’s testing data had already been updated in the genetic database.

"Ah! Right, right, right!" Si Chen calmed down and began to arrange for the formalities.

"We can’t disclose the Spiritual Essence Potion; it would bring trouble to Old Yuan," Si Chen said, massaging his forehead, troubled by the dilemma.

After some discussion, they decided to contact Gu Xiao, and have him take Niannian to the Central Hospital, claiming that there had been a mistake in the previous examination.

Even though the Central Hospital was the most authoritative medical institution in the Canaan Empire, with the most advanced diagnostic equipment and the data center for the entire Empire’s genetic database...

...people were more willing to believe that there had been a diagnostic mistake rather than accepting that someone’s grade had risen from S-rank to SSS-rank overnight.

"Give the elixirs back to the research institute; they haven’t discovered anything significant about them. Yufan, go retrieve them," Si Chen ordered with a straight face, not feeling that there was anything amiss about his approach.

The Crown Prince thought the same. Such a precious potion might not have a third sample; it shouldn’t just be squandered.

"I’ll go right now," declared the Crown Prince, striding out of the hall.

Niannian had fallen asleep earlier, but now, just as the meeting was about to adjourn, she suddenly woke up.

The Crown Princess Consort was about to take Niannian with her to leave when Niannian, reluctant to part, held tightly to one of Qu Tong’s pinkies.

Turning back, the Crown Prince joked, "Niannian is so clingy to her royal aunt, I might as well send you to be with the Empress Aunt."

"Good, good!" Niannian raised both hands in agreement.

"Niannian’s arms have certainly taken a turn for the spoilt," Si Chen also joined in the light-hearted tease, a rare show of joy from him.

Qu Tong gently patted Niannian’s chubby hand, coaxing in a gentle voice, "Let’s go back for now. I will mostly be home during the holidays, and we will see each other often."

Niannian’s eyes lit up, "Can I come to visit the Empress Aunt’s home, then?"

Qu Tong looked at the expressions of the Crown Prince, the Empress, and others, and seeing no objection, she readily agreed, "Of course."

"Then it’s a promise," Niannian said seriously, extending her little hand.

Qu Tong reciprocated and made a pact with Niannian by high-fiving her little hand.

As they watched Qu Tong leave, the Empress couldn’t help but sigh, "It feels like since Yuting married Tongtong, we keep encountering good fortune."

"The military elixir supplies have been secured, we get to eat tasty energy fruits and vegetables, Niannian’s physique has improved, and father’s health has gotten much better..." the Empress recounted one by one, very moved.

Si Chen also agreed, "Miss Qu of the Qu Family is indeed a lucky person."