Perhaps Because of the Son-in-Law

He briefly recounted his own background, speaking of it with utter calm, as though it were something perfectly ordinary. Yet only those who had lived through it knew the bitterness within.

This introduction from Mu Zibai let the unconscious Wenren Lingmeng understand what sort of person he was. Knowing he had such a past, her wariness toward him lessened considerably.

Mu Zibai's blurry image began to take shape in Wenren Lingmeng's mind, and she grew rather curious about what he actually looked like.

"So, it wasn't that hard. I gritted my teeth and pulled through. Who could say for sure what lies ahead? I haven't given up, so how could you? One day, you'll get better."

Only after saying that did Mu Zibai sense that Wenren Lingmeng's pulse had eased considerably, no longer as it had been before.

Feeling the warmth from Mu Zibai's palm, Wenren Lingmeng's resistance faded a little, while her longing to recover grew even stronger.

Just then, the door was pushed open.

"Quick, let me see Ling'er!"

A tall middle-aged man entered. He was Wenren Lingmeng's father, Wenren Lanzhang. As the head of the family, he was usually exceedingly stern, every word carrying an authority that brooked no argument.

Yet now, he had panicked. He rushed to Wenren Lingmeng's bedside, and Mu Zibai naturally stepped aside with great tact.

How speechless. I was still farming points.

When he looked at his points again, he already had 11,508.

Wonderful.

After carefully doing the math, if he farmed points without eating or drinking for an entire day, he could earn 57,000 points. Fifty-seven thousand a day, factoring in the time when he might not be around...

In roughly a month, he would be able to buy the God-tier Marrow Cleansing Pill. The only problem was that the shop would refresh, and he had no idea when the God-tier Marrow Cleansing Pill would appear again after the next refresh.

Whatever. He would save up enough points first. Perhaps he might come across something even better than the God-tier Marrow Cleansing Pill.

At that moment, Wenren Lanzhang was clutching Wenren Lingmeng's hand and calling out to her without pause, so heart-rending that he was only a snotty, tearful mess short of the full display.

Who would have thought that the stern and proud Wenren Lanzhang was actually a doting daughter-father behind closed doors?

The noblewoman beside him tugged at Wenren Lanzhang. She was not Wenren Lingmeng's mother. Wenren Lingmeng's mother had been the principal wife, but she had fallen ill and passed away years ago.

This woman was the second wife, Mu Xue.

Seeing Wenren Lanzhang in such a state, she could not bear to watch any longer. Yet Wenren Lanzhang did not even spare her a glance.

"Master, Doctor Feng has arrived."

Xiao E led an elderly man through the door. This old man was a renowned physician in the Capital City, his medical skills no worse than an Imperial Physician's. Feng Zhongchun looked utterly exhausted and sleepy-eyed; clearly, Xiao E had dragged him out of bed.

Feng Zhongchun's home was not far from Wenren Manor, so he had been summoned at once. Though Feng Zhongchun was old-fashioned and had quite the temper when woken up, Wenren Manor was wealthy and powerful, and they were imperial relatives besides, so he dared not say much.

"Doctor Feng, please examine my daughter and see what exactly is going on."

"Rest assured, Imperial Uncle. Allow this old man to first take Miss Ling Meng's pulse."

Feng Zhongchun looked somewhat troubled. Wenren Lanzhang had been sitting at the bedside the entire time, holding Wenren Lingmeng's hand, making it inconvenient for him to take her pulse.

Wenren Lanzhang awkwardly moved to stand aside, right in front of Mu Zibai. Only then did Feng Zhongchun step forward to take Wenren Lingmeng's pulse, his expression turning extraordinarily strange.

Perhaps he had noticed that Wenren Lingmeng's pulse was dancing at a nightclub too.

Thirty seconds. Wenren Lanzhang had stood in front of him for thirty seconds. Time was up, and Mu Zibai could not quite restrain himself from reaching out his hand, wanting to touch Wenren Lanzhang.

This was a typical Heartsteel aftereffect. He was truly worried that when he dreamed at night, the only sound in his ears would be clang, clang, clang.

He stepped forward and cupped his hands in salute.

[Clang! First touch, points +15000]

Mu Zibai: "!!!"

Holy shit, Wenren Lanzhang was that impressive? The first time alone gave him 15,000 points—one and a half times what Wenren Lingmeng gave. This alone showed just how high Wenren Lanzhang's status was.

The Imperial Uncle of the current dynasty, though he held no official post, had his status and standing firmly established.

"Father-in-law need not worry. Ling Meng is blessed by heaven; perhaps she heard Father-in-law's calls and was moved in her heart, which is why there are signs of her awakening."

Wenren Lanzhang glanced at Mu Zibai. Though he knew Mu Zibai was indirectly flattering and currying favor with him, the words were pleasant to hear.

"Oh? You mean Ling'er can hear me?" Wenren Lanzhang composed himself.

Mu Zibai merely smiled and said nothing more. He had gotten his points and was fully satisfied. There was no need to continue the conversation; it would be bad if he said something wrong.

Though this marriage displeased Wenren Lanzhang, it was the Mu family he was dissatisfied with. Mu Zibai was merely a sacrifice.

Wenren Lanzhang would not be so petty as to blame Mu Zibai for it. So far, he found Mu Zibai acceptable enough.

He did not seem particularly promising, but he looked refined and scholarly. He was a reader, probably an honest man. Leaving him behind to look after Ling'er seemed fitting enough.

As for this so-called marriage to ward off misfortune, Wenren Lanzhang had never believed in such things. They were nothing but nonsense.

The Mu family's ancestors had been meritorious founders of the dynasty. Most importantly, they knew when to advance and when to retreat, making them among the few founding contributors who met a peaceful end. Later, the Mu family had produced talents in abundance, so their standing was extraordinary and they carried great weight in Great You.

"Doctor Feng, how is my daughter's condition? Are there signs that she may awaken?"

Wenren Lanzhang asked anxiously.

Feng Zhongchun withdrew his hand and stroked his beard, looking puzzled. "Her pulse is indeed somewhat strange. It was faster than before, but it has now settled down and is the same as before."

"Then how is my daughter's illness?"

"This is also my first time encountering such a situation. For now, her condition remains the same as before, with no signs whatsoever of waking." Feng Zhongchun shook his head, then asked, "When did her pulse first begin acting strangely?"

Everyone looked at one another before finally turning their gazes toward Xiao E.

Xiao E said, "I'm not sure either. At first, it was the son-in-law who took Miss's pulse and noticed that it was abnormal."

Wenren Lanzhang stared at Mu Zibai curiously and asked, "You understand medicine too?"

"I know a little, but I don't understand much."

Mu Xue asked anxiously at this point, "Doctor Feng, what exactly is wrong with my daughter? Please speak plainly."

After talking for so long, he had not said a single definite thing. They still did not know what Wenren Lingmeng's condition truly was.

Seeing Wenren Lingmeng lying in bed like this made her heart ache. Whenever she thought of Wenren Lingmeng suffering in bed, tears would inevitably fall.

After so long, there were finally some changes, yet Feng Zhongchun had rambled on in a muddle. As for how Wenren Lingmeng truly was, he had not given a clear answer.

Feng Zhongchun pondered for a moment, his brows tightly furrowed. He had never encountered such a situation either. How was he supposed to put it?

He certainly dared not speak nonsense. If he said the wrong thing and an Imperial Physician came later, his livelihood might be lost. After thinking carefully, he suddenly looked at Mu Zibai to the side, and a plan formed in his mind.

Feng Zhongchun stroked his beard and smiled. "Perhaps it is because of the son-in-law."