Chapter 1658: Disclosure

Chapter 1658: Chapter 1658: Disclosure

Doctor Lu spoke while his hands didn’t stop, swiftly tying the purse’s opening and stuffing the detoxification pills into the inner pocket of his clothes, afraid that he hadn’t secured them well enough. He patted it a few times before reaching out to Gu Jinli: "Does Mrs. Qin have more detoxification pills? Give me a few more packs."

Suddenly, he noticed Gu Jinli’s face and cried out in surprise: "Young girl, you... you are Mrs. Qin, aren’t you?"

Have you changed your appearance?

Is there such medical skill in the world? Teach me, please, I want to learn!

Gu Jinli laughed and said, "It’s indeed me. The westward road isn’t safe, so I specially disguised myself. The technique is pretty good, right?"

Doctor Lu was Luo Ying’s man, and he wouldn’t spread it around, so Gu Jinli dared to tell him the truth.

Doctor Lu nodded, exclaiming, "It’s indeed good. What is your fake skin made of?"

Gu Jinli replied, "Made from refined tree resin, and the sores were made using egg yolk mixed with medicinal powder."

Doctor Lu realized, "So that’s it, didn’t expect resin could be used to make fake skin."

He knew that quite a few resins could be used in medicine, with the more valuable ones being peach tree resin, or peach gum, though he hadn’t thought of using resin to make fake skin.

"Are there any more detoxification pills?" Doctor Lu, although curious about using resin for fake skin, felt that getting more detoxification pills was more practical.

"There’s some left, but not much." After keeping one purse of detoxification pills for herself, Gu Jinli gave the rest to Doctor Lu.

Doctor Lu, looking at the six purses of detoxification pills, almost laughed in delight, looking at Qin San Lang and said, "You’ve married a good wife, young master, I’ll take my leave now."

He left, holding the detoxification pills joyfully.

Halfway out the door, he looked back at Luo Ying to remind him, "Don’t get angry again, and remember, you weren’t poisoned instantly all thanks to Mrs. Qin’s detoxification pills."

So don’t put on a sour face, be nicer, and in the future, I can ask Mrs. Qin for more good medicines, it’s beneficial.

Luo Ying was livid: "Get out!"

Doctor Lu hurried away, and Pang Hai and the others didn’t stay long either, and left, closing the door behind them. But they had kicked the door too hard and broke it, so it didn’t close tightly and left a gap.

Qin San Lang, holding Gu Jinli’s hand, returned, took two chairs, sat in front of the soft couch, looked at Luo Ying, and said, "Brother Luo, whether you accept it or not, Xiao Yu is my official wife for life, and I will only have her, no one else."

So it’s better to accept it soon, to avoid making yourself angry.

"I know!" Luo Ying was depressed. This had already been said to him by Qin Laoyao outside the city, and he had accepted the fact that Gu Jinli was Qin Laoyao’s official wife.

But he was very bothered by Mrs. Cui’s experience. If Mrs. Cui truly became a secret prostitute during her wandering days, then... Luo Ying would want to smash his head!

"Lord Ying, I really appreciate your daring help towards us, so I’m willing to tell you my mother’s background." Gu Jinli knew Luo Ying minded Mrs. Cui’s unclear background, didn’t want everyone to fall out over this, so simply told Luo Ying about Mrs. Cui’s background.

Luo Ying was stunned, staring at Gu Jinli, "You... are you serious? Is there evidence? Do you know the Lu Family isn’t just an ordinary noble family, the Lu Family was royal kin in the former dynasty!"

A granddaughter from the Lu Family, this marriage is certainly worth it.

Back when Emperor Jingwu ascended the throne, even though he hated the noble families and wanted to kill them all, he highly admired the Lu Family because they did have many things that could revive the territory.

Emperor Jingwu was initially conflicted, wanting to kill the Lu Family while also wanting to recruit them, but before he could decide, the Lu Family disappeared.

Emperor Jingwu sent people searching for the Lu Family for years but found nothing, showing that even though the former dynasty had fallen, the Lu Family’s resources were still extensive.

If Mrs. Cui was indeed a daughter of the Lu Family, this marriage wasn’t just worthwhile, but at critical moments, could help eliminate the dog emperor.

At this moment, Luo Ying found Gu Jinli increasingly pleasing to the eye.

However, he still asked, "Is there evidence? I can’t just take your word for it."

Do you think I’m gullible?

Gu Jinli had come to make peace, and therefore brought the medical books Master Hu had given her, along with a family tree book bearing the Lu Family seal: "Lord Ying, see here."

Luo Ying received it and began examining it attentively.

Although he was a military man, his family was noble, and he married a noble daughter, so he recognized the Lu Family seal. After studying it thoroughly, he finally believed it and returned the items to Gu Jinli: "Indeed, your mother’s lineage is from a reputable family."

Yet Luo Ying was still troubled, glancing at Gu Jinli, then Qin San Lang, and looked back at Gu Jinli, ultimately couldn’t help but ask: "Your mother’s background is fine, but she wandered for a decade. Do you know what happens to a woman, especially a beautiful woman wandering outside? I’m concerned about your mother’s wandering..."

"Brother Luo, enough is enough." Qin San Lang grasped Luo Ying’s wrist, increased the pressure, nearly crushing Luo Ying’s wrist bones: "What you’re worried about didn’t happen. If you continue to pester me, I’ll indeed get angry. I have a big temper, and if I’m angered, I could ignore you for a lifetime."

His voice wasn’t loud, but his tone was firm, and he spoke clearly. Luo Ying knew he wasn’t joking and was somewhat frightened.

Gu Jinli said, "I understand what Lord Ying is worried about, but I can tell you that my mother is fine, she didn’t experience the unpleasant things you’re worried about. She always had a nanny following her, and that nanny was very capable, protecting her well. Before passing away, she arranged for my mother to work as an embroidery lady in a wealthy household. She was never alone wandering outside."

That nanny probably didn’t want to send Mrs. Cui to work as an embroidery lady in a wealthy household, but before dying, she arranged this job for Mrs. Cui, knowing Mrs. Cui was beautiful, if she was left alone, she might have been sold into a brothel by evil men.

Working as an embroidery lady in a wealthy household, the worst scenario would be becoming a concubine favored by the family, but that wouldn’t be too bad, just serving one man.

And the nanny was indeed a shrewd person; she chose a household where the mistress was formidable, making the chances of the man accepting concubines nearly impossible.

Gu Jinli said, "I also know there must be a conspiracy for my mother as a daughter of the Lu Family to be lost outside for decades. Our family will investigate this ourselves in the future. Lord Ying, you can rest assured, no need to be conflicted about my mother’s background and experiences."

Continuing, "What I can tell Lord Ying, I’ve told you, hoping Lord Ying won’t ask more."

Lastly, "Lord Ying helped us, but my detoxification pills also helped you, and my insect attractant saved the brothers of the Eagle Food Gang. I don’t owe you, and I’ve explained everything due to Brother Qin. So, better leave it at that, let’s not tear each other apart; I have a bad temper too."

The last few words made Luo Ying shake with anger... but probing into Mrs. Cui’s background was originally a disrespectful matter, Gu Jinli telling him already showed goodwill. If he continued being inappropriate, the two families indeed couldn’t maintain relations.

What kind of person is Luo Ying? He’s flexible, after listening, he smiled broadly and said: "Brother Mu’s wife, why call me Lord Ying? That’s what outsiders call me. You’re family, follow Brother Mu and call me Brother Luo, or even call me cousin-in-law."