The Marshal’s Wife is Wild
Chapter 382 - 381 This is not good, too tiring

Chapter 382: Chapter 381 This is not good, too tiring

The weight of this statement suggested that the entire Fei Family was willing to stand by Qu Tong’s side to help deal with the Lan Family.

Among those present, only the family of Fei Wenxing had a deep hatred with the Lan Family.

It wasn’t enough for the Lan Family to control the Fifth Legion, they even coveted the Second Legion.

Fei Ze had almost lost his life due to the traps set by Lan Guofu, yet his family had no choice but to swallow their anger and watch the Lan Family do as they pleased, beyond the reach of the law.

The imprisonment of Lan Guofu couldn’t erase their resentment; it was the entire Alchemist Association that had monopolized their elixirs back then.

But with such a huge gap, it was impossible for them to gamble with the lives of their family members.

Usually, Fei Wenxing could only take pleasure in Lan Xingye’s misfortune, relishing a momentary verbal victory.

But now, they finally saw a glimmer of hope.

Qu Tong replied with a knowing smile, "If there is a need, I won’t be polite about it."

*

Inside the Imperial Palace, Si Yuting conveyed his and Qu Tong’s thoughts to the Empress.

The Empress fell silent for a while, then sighed, "Since both you and Tongtong are not inclined that way, then let it be. I originally thought Tongtong liked Niannian so much..."

"That’s true, if Tongtong really cared, she wouldn’t have agreed to marry you in the first place." Thinking of this, the Empress couldn’t help but recall the stubborn one who had caused two divorce scares and couldn’t help but give Si Yuting a sharp look.

"Tongtong has a Fertility Value and condescended to marry you; don’t be ungrateful."

She knew her son didn’t want to burden others; his intention was good, but the approach was definitely wrong.

"Not anymore, Mother," Si Yuting replied with a cold face, nodding.

He acknowledged this point.

The Empress snorted, "You really picked up a treasure. Back then, you even blamed me for coaxing Tongtong. You don’t see how clever and opinionated Tongtong is; if she didn’t like you, not even my persuasion would have made her marry you."

"Right?" The Empress raised her chin towards Si Chen, seeking affirmation.

Si Chen, who had been pretending to browse the Light Brain and act invisible, was suddenly called upon and could only nod in agreement, "Right, right, right."

"Perfunctory," the Empress glared at Si Chen.

Si Chen cleared his throat and solemnly reiterated, "Tongtong is the lucky star of our family, not only good to Yuting but also of great help to us."

Si Yuting, watching his parents’ intimate interactions, couldn’t help but picture Ali’s petulant demeanor at the hospital entrance, his eyes warming with affection.

The moment the Empress turned her head, she saw her son, who usually kept a stern face even in front of her and Si Chen, unexpectedly reveal such a tender smile.

She was self-aware enough to realize it certainly wasn’t because of her and Si Chen.

She quickly tugged at Si Chen’s sleeve to draw his attention as well.

Si Yuting, noticing the gazes of his father and mother, suppressed his smile.

"Since everything is fine now, Yuting, you should go back early and spend more time with Tongtong. It’s rare that you have a day off," the Empress said considerately.

Si Yuting rose to his feet, bowed to the Empress with the highest court etiquette, and said earnestly, "Thank you, Mother."

He was grateful to his mother for going against his wishes and not calling off the engagement, bringing Ali into his life.

"Hmm," the Empress stood up, accepting the bow.

Watching Si Yuting’s retreating figure, the Empress’s eyes moistened as she muttered sentimentally, "Our son must be happy."

Si Chen took the Empress into his arms and comforted her with light pats on the back, "He will be. Didn’t you just see the mark on Yuting’s lips?"

The Empress broke into a tearful smile, "I saw it. Only Tongtong would dare to stand up to Yuting."

"Do you think Yuting knew about Tongtong’s strength all along?" the Empress suddenly wondered.

"It seems so; otherwise, Yuting wouldn’t have been unfazed when he walked in that day," Si Chen analyzed rationally.

"I didn’t expect Tongtong to be so strong," the Empress mused, "Why did she hide her strength before? With that kind of power, who in her uncle’s family would dare to bully her?"

After some thought, Si Chen said, "Just because she has an SSS-grade Physique doesn’t mean she’s strong. She still needed a growth period, and unlike Yuting, she wasn’t cultivated from a young age. Laying low could be considered a strategy."

The Empress felt there was some logic in Si Chen’s words, but still thought something was off, "But that’s too low-key, isn’t it? If it weren’t for your father suddenly losing his mind, we probably wouldn’t even know about it now."

Si Chen felt helpless in the face of the Empress’s bluntness, "As long as Yuting knows, you shouldn’t worry about it."

The Empress thought about it and concluded that it made sense, considering Tongtong was her daughter-in-law and had an SSS-grade status, so she stopped pondering over it.

Gong Yun’s treatment had two sessions left when someone made a move before Qu Tong could.

Now, the news was filled with stories of the Lan Family’s ruthlessness.

Lan Xingye even ended up in prison.

Qu Jiaojiao finally learned of Qu Wanwan’s fate: left nameless and parting ways, keeping only the child with no regard for the mother.

The mastermind behind all this was the Fang Family.

Qu Wanwan probably never dreamt that those seeking justice for her were a group of unrelated people.

The Fang Family had enough evidence and witnesses, including the doctor who helped Qu Wanwan give birth, a recording before Qu Jianwen’s death, and the medical records provided by the doctor.

Piece by piece, item by item, not only did they help overturn the case for the Fang Family’s deceased daughter but also plunged the Lan Family into a whirlpool of public opinion.

Qu Wanwan’s attending physician was the same doctor who treated the Fang Family’s daughter.

The daughter of the Fang Family was not killed accidentally due to Lan Xingrui’s Mental Outburst; it was premeditated murder because the records showed that Lan Xingye’s spiritual power level during the entire process didn’t exceed SSS-.

As is well known, 99% of cases of Mental Outbursts result in a rise of at least one minor grade in spiritual power level, and in severe cases, an increase of one major grade.

Of course, since Lan XingruiRui had been killed by Qu Tong earlier, these truths didn’t matter much. Therefore, the Fang Family turned their focus on the remaining members of the Lan Family.

Although Lan Xingye was sentenced to only a few years, the Lan Family no longer had the funds to bail him out.

The Fang Family seized this opportunity.

Qu Tong asked Lin Mo’s assistant via her Light Brain if the people who helped during the banquet were from the Yan Family, and the answer was affirmative.

Now, the Lan Family’s reputation on the Star Network was utterly ruined, even overshadowing the news about Qu Tong’s Physique Level.

When the wall falls, everyone pushes, it seems the Lan Family had offended many.

Before, it was because the Lan Family was too domineering that everyone suppressed their grievances.

Now, Qu Tong had opened a gap for them and gradually dismantled the Lan Family’s standing to what it was today.

Qu Tong stood beneath a tree, sunlight casting mottled shadows that added a dazzling brilliance to her already lovely features.

She put away her Light Brain and reached for Si Yuting’s hand as he offered it to her.

"Why didn’t Si Xian step in to help the Lan Family?"

Qu Tong held no respect for Si Xian, addressing him by his full name, and Si Yuting didn’t mind, patiently explaining, "With the Emperor and the Empress around, he shouldn’t get involved in these matters. As long as the military elixirs are supplied normally, he wouldn’t be able to intervene."

"Does that mean if I take over the military elixirs, I could destroy the Alchemist Association?" Qu Tong stopped walking, tilting her head slightly.

"You can’t," Si Yuting halted as well, speaking earnestly, "Firstly, it’s not right to do so."

"Secondly, it’s too tiring."

Si Yuting rubbed Qu Tong’s head, a gesture that seemed to have become habitual for him.

Qu Tong was briefly taken aback upon hearing the second reason.

She of course knew it wasn’t acceptable; that would create another monopoly, wouldn’t it?

Besides those related to the Lan Family, there were numerous High-grade Pharmacists in the Alchemist Association, and the state would not allow her to do that.

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