Rebirth of a Farming Wife

Chapter 513: Chapter 520: Rare Treasures of the World
 

The person on the bed was still lying there, seemingly asleep, looking peaceful, but their face was pale, and the originally plump cheeks were gone, leaving only a sharp chin, looking especially frail.

Sikong Ling reached out and gently caressed Su Wenyue’s face a few times, and even though it was the first time he had done this, it felt as if he had done it a thousand times before. A sense of genuine satisfaction surged in his heart. Continuing this way, he would fall into a trap, unable to give up. However, since Han Yu lacked the ability and had let the person slip away, this time he would not let go. But he still didn’t know Lady Yue’s condition, did he?

“Previously, you said she had been in a constant coma. How is she now? Has she woken up at all during this time?” Sikong Ling’s tone carried worry. He didn’t care if Su Wenyue ended up mentally impaired; as long as she could wake up, it would be even better if she forgot everything in the past. However, all this was based on the precondition that she would wake up. If she continued to sleep like this, her life force would surely ebb away, and he feared even more that she would never wake. Just look at how thin she has become in this time.

Actually, Sikong Ling’s aesthetic preference leaned more toward slender beauties, which was the case with most of the women in his backyard. But for Su Wenyue, Sikong Ling shared the same quirk as Han Yu, wanting to fatten her up a bit, and especially could not stand to see Su Wenyue looking so thin and unhealthy. Perhaps it was because he liked her from the bottom of his heart, so external appearances didn’t matter so much.

“To reply to the Young Master, the girl’s condition has stabilized for the time being, and there is no immediate threat to her life. However, we must find a way to wake her up soon; otherwise, I fear the outlook is not optimistic.” This girl was of more importance to Sikong Ling than he had thought, so the doctor spoke carefully. Although he was considered a fairly reputable doctor, he was under the control of the Sikong family, having fallen into their hands, and appeared quite humble in front of Sikong Ling.

“So you’re saying that up until now, you still haven’t been able to wake her up?” Sikong Ling’s tone was not very pleasant, looking at the doctor as if he were an incompetent quack.

“Young Master, forgive me. I have done my best in treating this girl, but her condition was too severe at the time. We barely managed to save her life. Despite trying everything, I haven’t been able to wake her up,” the doctor replied, detecting the reproach in Sikong Ling’s words and instinctively defending himself.

Sikong Ling knew that with his orders, the doctor wouldn’t dare not do his utmost to treat Su Wenyue. Seeing that there was truly no solution, he waved his hand impatiently to dismiss the doctor and then summoned several other doctors from Chang’an.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

“Master.” Phantom had received the news and had come back from outside. He immediately came to see Sikong Ling and stealthily glanced at Su Wenyue, seeing that she was still sleeping quietly as before, without any changes, feeling somewhat relieved yet concerned.

Ever since they brought Su Wenyue here, initially, Phantom acted out of a sense of duty. But now, it had become a habit to unconsciously pay attention to everything about Su Wenyue. However, Phantom was no fool; in Sikong Ling’s presence, he concealed this concern. Although he had no improper thoughts about Su Wenyue, being suspected by the master was by no means a good thing.

“You did well this time.” What kind of person Phantom was, Sikong Ling, as the master, couldn’t know better. He was never someone who liked to meddle in others’ affairs. His decision to rescue someone and take such a burden on the road must be because he saw Sikong Ling’s great regard for Su Wenyue. This journey surely wasn’t easy; he had heard that Han Yu was nearly driven mad searching. To hide from Han Yu’s search was no simple task.

“Doing the master’s bidding is my duty.” Phantom, as always, replied succinctly and briefly reported the events of the journey.

In fact, Phantom had learned about Su Wenyue’s series of actions, like leaping from the cliff, only later. He then understood why she had been so weak when he saw her, feeling a tinge of guilt. If he had known, perhaps he could have taken better care of her along the way, so she wouldn’t have fallen so gravely ill. However, he truly hadn’t expected a sheltered young woman to have such courage, ready to sacrifice her life for her husband. How many women in this world could do such a thing!

“Good, you may leave now. I’ve already summoned various famous doctors to treat Lady Yue. As for Han Yu, I’m afraid he may have found out something, or even guessed that Lady Yue is with me. This isn’t safe anymore. I’ve arranged another secret place and will take Lady Yue there,” Sikong Ling ordered, having considered all this despite the urgency of their travels.

“Yes, shall I accompany you there?” Phantom asked subconsciously, realizing after speaking that it might have been inappropriate.

“No need. You stay here. If Han Yu really does find out, you can still mislead him temporarily. As for Lady Yue’s matters, I will handle them myself; you needn’t worry,” Sikong Ling said, decisively refusing. Perhaps Phantom had shown too much eagerness just now, allowing Sikong Ling to guess something. Sikong Ling, ever so sharp, would notice any minor discrepancies.

Sikong Ling’s tone also carried a hint of warning. Women that he, Sikong Ling, coveted could not be coveted by others. It was unavoidable that Han Yu had the advantage first, but for anyone else who dared harbor such thoughts, don’t blame him for being ruthless. Some things were absolutely intolerable, even if that person was his loyal subordinate. If it weren’t for the fact that Phantom hadn’t harbored such intentions, the warning would not have been merely verbal.

Feeling Sikong Ling’s casual but piercing gaze, a chill ran down Phantom’s spine. Although he could be somewhat dense about certain things, these days he had started to understand more and grew increasingly troubled. A woman like Su Wenyue was not something a man like him could aspire to; if he couldn’t control himself, it would only bring disaster upon him.

“Understood, master,” Phantom replied.

Sikong Ling didn’t say much more; some things required only a slight mention. Phantom was a smart person and would understand; if it happened again, it only meant that he could no longer be kept around.

“Master, all arrangements have been made,” a person clad in black, similar to Phantom, entered from outside, albeit with a slightly different insignia.

Sikong Ling nodded but didn’t move immediately. Instead, he went over and stroked Su Wenyue’s head: “Lady Yue, be good. This place is no longer safe. I will take you to a nice place where you can recuperate properly.”

Having said this, Sikong Ling then personally picked up Su Wenyue, not letting anyone else touch her, his actions very gentle, as though handling a rare treasure.

Su Wenyue continued to lie there quietly, perhaps uneasy due to Sikong Ling’s movements, her brows furrowed in her sleep, and she let out a slight moan, very soft, but it was a delightful surprise to Sikong Ling’s ears.