Chapter 14: Lu Siyen: I Specifically Set Aside an Hour

They would soon experience firsthand that the rumors outside were true.

Chuwan Ning followed Qi Gui to the pharmaceutical room, where every necessary tool and machine was fully equipped.

Adjacent rooms were filled with shelves displaying an array of exquisite medicinal herbs.

“Is my husband really this wealthy?” Chuwan Ning remarked as she looked around.

Qi Gui’s mouth twitched. Being wealthy required the right connections. Many of these herbs were grudgingly procured from competitors after some tough dealings. Why didn’t the master praise him for that?

“I’m very satisfied. Remember to compile the common ailments that Lord Ayan often encounters. I’ll prepare some prescriptions for you to have on hand. Also, I’ll teach you how to make the detoxification pills,” Chuwan Ning said calmly, unaware that her words had left Qi Gui utterly stunned.

What had he just heard?

Did she really say she would give him the formula for the detox pills?

Seeing Qi Gui still frozen in place, Chuwan Ning frowned and urged, “Hurry up, I’ll only demonstrate once.”

“Yes, yes, coming!” Qi Gui stammered and quickly followed.

“This is the first gift from your master. You must care for Ayan even more in the future, understand?” Chuwan Ning spoke again firmly. She had to protect her own people.

Upon hearing this, Qi Gui sighed inwardly. The master was clearly a love-struck fool!

“Master, are you aware that Lord Lu is poisoned by some rare toxin?” Qi Gui cautiously asked. Seeing a flicker of surprise on Chuwan Ning’s face, he hurried to explain, “Don’t tell anyone I said this. Although Lord Lu hasn’t had an episode for five or six years, the poison still lingers in his body and is undetectable by ordinary means.”

He knew this because the old Lord Lu had confided in him.

Qi Gui suspected someone had been secretly administering antidotes to Lord Lu over the years, but he didn’t know who—he even suspected the old Lord Lu himself, though that was not the case. The old man still believed Qi Gui had already detoxified him.

“I understand!” Chuwan Ning’s voice turned icy, a ruthless gleam flashing in her eyes.

She knew this was no trivial matter. She had not deliberately taken Lord Ayan’s pulse before, so she was unaware of the poisoning. But now that she knew, since he was her man, no matter how insidious the poison, she would cure him.

After learning this, Chuwan Ning’s mood grew heavy, while Qi Gui respectfully and diligently studied the method for making the detox pills.

One had to admit, a professor was a professor—whether Chinese or Western medicine, his talent was undeniable. He mastered the process in one go.

The rest of the details needed no further instruction. Qi Gui would handle everything well—keeping prescriptions confidential, storing and distributing the pills, and so forth.

Chuwan Ning casually prepared some health pills and heart-saving tablets to bring to the Ye family.

Seeing the Tianshan snow lotus, she made a universal elixir for Lord Ayan’s protection—ten pills in total. She planned to craft a bracelet that could hold them, allowing him to carry the pills at all times.

***

“Professor Qi, help me find some paper and pens.” Chuwan Ning had learned quite a bit about hidden weapon design from the senior master. Since she was making a bracelet, it couldn’t just serve as storage—it had to be capable of self-defense.

“Here, Master! You can just call me Qi from now on,” Qi Gui said nervously, reluctant to be called “professor” in front of his master, and quickly handed over the supplies.

“Respect the elders and care for the young. From now on, I’ll call you Uncle Qi!” Chuwan Ning took the materials and began sketching.

Qi Gui was overwhelmed with delight, almost moved to tears.

In the blink of an eye, an hour passed. Once everything was finished, Chuwan Ning stretched and looked up just in time to see Lord Lu Ayan enter.

Their eyes met, both wearing faint smiles.

Chuwan Ning rose and ran toward the man. Qi Gui watched in astonishment—his master truly had two faces! Here, she was just a lovestruck young girl!

“Ayan, are you done with your work? Could you find someone to make this bracelet for me? Make two—one for each of us. I want to show you the size.” Chuwan Ning held up her completed sketches, her eyes shining—she wanted some praise too.

Lord Lu glanced down at the drawing, surprise flickering in his eyes. It seemed he truly had married a treasure!

“Good. It will definitely be impressive! Thank you, my wife!” He handed the sketches to Lu Bei, who had just arrived, then swept her up into a bridal carry.

“Wife, do you still want to train today?”

With that, he headed out. Qi Gui saw them leave and was torn—should he follow or not? His pills still weren’t made!

“Work well!” Chuwan Ning glanced back, bidding farewell.

Lord Lu brought Chuwan Ning to his personal training room.

“Wow, this is so much better than the places I’ve been before!” Chuwan Ning admired the various weapons.

“Your rank allows you to come here. You didn’t have the chance before, but you can come whenever you want now,” Lord Lu explained.

Chuwan Ning just wanted to test her martial skills. She also noticed her strength increasing over the past few days—perhaps her body was better integrating with her spirit.

She opened the changing room and was surprised to find women’s clothing. Before she could question it, Lord Lu embraced her from behind.

“Wife, I had Lu Nan prepare these for you. Do you like them? If not, we can change them!”

Very good!

Chuwan Ning’s anger instantly dissipated. She had thought another woman had been here before!

***

“I like them. Actually, my qipao dresses are specially designed, husband—they won’t reveal anything!” Chuwan Ning thought it best to explain.

Her qipaos could hold at least two pistols, two daggers, emergency medicine, and even poisons. After the batch she had custom-made arrived, she planned to modify them further herself.

“Hmm, my wife is amazing. Do you want to practice alone or shall I accompany you? We can train for two hours,” Lord Lu glanced at his watch.

Chuwan Ning’s eyes sparkled, her tone cheerful. “Together!”

She wanted to test Lord Lu’s skills.

“Good. Let’s change.”

Chuwan Ning changed into her training uniform, finding the fabric very comfortable, which earned Lord Lu extra points in her heart.

They began by competing in marksmanship, then engaged in close combat, discovering they were evenly matched.

Surprise flashed in Lord Lu’s eyes. This was completely different from the Chuwan Ning he had investigated before. But no matter why she had become so formidable and outstanding, she was his wife.

Chuwan Ning was surprised Lord Lu could hold his own against her, which made her a bit angry. In bed, she was usually the one being pinned down; now it was the same in training. She refused to accept it.

With her skills, very few could exchange blows with her. She confirmed once again that Lord Lu was not just some domineering CEO.

When she had time, she would thoroughly investigate this man. Not for any other reason—just to better understand her husband, even if their marriage certificate had been for business, she still needed to know him well.

Both harbored their own thoughts.

“Wife, let’s shower together to save time!”

“Okay!” Chuwan Ning agreed without hesitation.

But as soon as she entered and met his eyes, she regretted it. She had learned all too well what this man meant in recent days.

“Wife, I’ve deliberately reserved an hour. It won’t delay our visit to the Ye family. Just this once, okay?”

He spoke as he tore off her clothes and pulled her into his arms.

When they emerged from the bathroom, Chuwan Ning felt even more exhausted than after two hours of training. She resolved to take a nap in the car.