Chapter 55: The Cannon Fodder Fiancée (55)

"Understood completely."

After seeing the female doctor off, the butler went into the study.

"Young Master, the doctor said that Madam's condition is merely an acute stress reaction caused by excessive emotional fluctuation, nothing serious. She just needs a few days of good rest."

Xie Yanci put down his signature pen and asked, "Did she take her medicine?"

"Not yet."

"And dinner?"

The butler lowered his head even further. "Madam is still sleeping, and the nanny didn't dare to disturb her."

"Alright, go to the kitch—"

This flame bead was condensed by a supreme master using true flame qi, making it extremely precious. If one were to be struck by it, their entire body would be scorched by the flames.

While waiting, Situ Luo unceremoniously ate the peanuts, occasionally observing the White Rakshasa without engaging in any conversation with Situ Yi.

Had it not been for his brother Xiao Yi making a roaring success of himself out in the world, he would have long since acted like other captive vassal kings, spending his days in wild debauchery, indulging in sensory pleasures, fighting cocks and racing hounds, just like any other good-for-nothing spendthrift.

"Second Brother, are we really going to walk all the way? It's still a very long way, we should go find some horses."

As soon as Iron Hammer finished speaking, he bent down, grabbed a handful of dirt from the ground, and flung it straight into Yu Bingzhong's eyes. Yu Bingzhong instantly leaped into the air, dodging the dust and debris, and delivered a fierce kick straight to Iron Hammer's chest. Iron Hammer was knocked over onto the ground, and just as he tried to sit up, Yu Bingzhong placed the gold-inlaid bronze sword he was holding right against Iron Hammer's neck.

Even if they could manage production, the domestic economy continued to plummet due to the war, leaving them at their wits' end with all sorts of issues regarding raw materials, sales, and restrictions.

Su Chen, walking toward Jiang Yao, assumed she was looking at him, and the corners of his mouth curled upward uncontrollably.

On the other side, the morphing metal flew directly beneath the three of them, transforming into a large shield. Jian Wendao, shielding himself against the fierce onslaught from below, rushed at full speed toward Chen Xiao to cover him as he rapidly descended into the dense fog.

Out of his mind—running away is the only sensible thing to do. I am here for the Tianyun Cave, and I have no time to waste with you here.

Lin Tian formed a giant hand with his true qi to meet the attack, producing a loud explosion. Crimson blood splattered everywhere as the right palm of the Qi-Control Sect elder shattered completely into pieces.

This child—she had longed for it for so long. Half a year ago, she had already been eagerly anticipating having a child of her own.

"Junlan, no matter what, we must save the child. I will keep looking for a way to see if I can find the antidote." There was still time; she couldn't simply give up just like that. After all, since it was a poison, it must have a formula. As long as they found it, there was still hope of redemption, wasn't there?

At first, Lan Die was extremely repulsed by Lu Chengming, but Lu Chengming possessed an unrelenting, pestering persistence. Eventually, Lan Die had no choice but to compromise, and later on, she fell in love with him.

Ignorant of the situation, Bai Ran walked over carrying coffee. She handed a cup to Bai Momo, prepared one for herself, and poured a glass of milk for Bai Zhufeng.

Qin Tiance had always advocated thriftiness, and vegetarianism was popular within the palace. Yet if the Empress Dowager held a birthday celebration requiring so many extravagant pretexts, where was the thrift in that? Wasn't this contradictory to the Emperor's principles of governance?

There was a boy named Jobr who was an obsessive suitor of Lan Die. He appeared in her line of sight every single day, and no matter where Lan Die went, he could always find her. Lan Die was truly driven to distraction by his annoyance.

Su Ning bit her lower lip, vexed that she had momentarily lost her composure out of happiness. Yet... as she met Xie Jingqiu's gaze, seeing the warm and gentle smile in his eyes, Su Ning locked eyes with him and nodded.

"The Tiger and Wolf Gang?" Su Chen asked curiously. He hadn't paid attention to gang affairs before, so naturally, he had never heard of such a faction.

"..." Liu Jinwei froze on the spot, even wondering if he had misheard. Who on earth would encourage someone to go find people to exact revenge on them?

He only occasionally steered the conversation toward Ye Caitang, but after being ruthlessly rebuffed by her, he immediately changed the subject and never pestered her.

She looked up, and her vision was instantly filled with a certain man's tightly clenched jaw, his face as dark and sullen as a thundercloud.