Chapter 30 Deduction [VIP]
Chapter Summary: Liu Shiyu wanted to punch someone after hearing this!
Is there a problem?
Liu Shiyu dared not make a sound and looked at Guangbai with suspicion. Guangbai was apprehensive and dared not say anything for a long time.
The two remained at an impasse, so Xu Luchuan stepped forward to comfort them, saying, "Young sir, please speak freely. We were determined to save this person, so if anything happens, just come to us. It has nothing to do with you or you, sir. My wife is quite capable in this regard, so you can rest assured."
Liu Shiyu glanced sideways at Xu Luchuan as he talked nonsense with a straight face, and couldn't help but smile.
After speaking, Xu Luchuan reached out and squeezed Liu Shiyu's arm. Only then did Liu Shiyu react and echo, "Yes, my husband is right."
I don't know when it started, but they unconsciously began to take on this kind of role.
Was it the approval of others? Or the tacit understanding between him and Liu Shiyu? Just like in Guangling, only now they were even more adept at it.
"Since you two have put it that way, I will speak frankly."
Guangbai felt relieved after hearing what the two said.
"The several fractures on this person's body are all old and long-standing injuries, which are obviously not related to this earthquake. Moreover, he has a mute condition, but he can understand what you and I are saying, and the symptoms seem to be caused by someone giving him a mute drug."
"But all of that is secondary. Does my wife know what his real hidden ailment is?"
"What is it?" Liu Shiyu replied softly. Guangbai paused with a look of pity, "Master discovered that he had signs of insufficient lung qi, so he took his pulse and found that he seemed to have been attacked by evil qi for a long time, which caused the lung meridians to be blocked. The blockage then caused the lung function to be disordered, and the disordered function caused the airway to be blocked, thus causing the qi to flow backward."
“My lady, look at the heat rash on his body; it’s from being deprived of sunlight for so long.”
Guangbai told him everything he knew. Looking again at the wounded man on the straw mat, he couldn't explain why, but he felt uneasy. Too many things, not coincidences, had piled up, and no one would want to get involved in such a mess.
But Liu Shiyu insisted on facing the challenge head-on. She lowered her sorrowful eyes and rubbed her palm with her thumb repeatedly, pondering everything carefully.
Old wounds, lung disease, and lack of sunlight.
What exactly did he go through?
But her intuition told her that this matter was somehow connected to that person.
Suddenly, an idea flashed through Liu Shiyu's mind, and she immediately squatted down to examine the man's palms. Upon seeing the palms clearly, Liu Shiyu was surprised; they were hands that didn't match his age and were covered in calluses.
Xu Luchuan squatted down as well, equally puzzled.
But soon, without prior agreement, the two said in unison...
"He is a miner."
"He is a miner."
Guang Bai suddenly understood. Looking at Liu Shiyu and Xu Luchuan, he couldn't help but clap his hands in delight. Look at this couple, not only are they bold, but they're also so in sync. They're truly a rare find in this world.
Despite his sigh, Guangbai still kindly advised, "My wife, my husband. I know you are both kind-hearted. My wife truly wants to accumulate good karma for my husband. But I still have to remind you that this person has too many strange aspects. Even if my wife and husband are very capable, can they possibly be more capable than that person in Yongzhou?"
"So, let's just treat his injuries and not investigate the rest."
After exchanging a smile with Xu Luchuan, Liu Shiyu stood up and thanked Guangbai, saying, "Thank you for your concern, young master."
Guang Bai had said all he could say. He cupped his hands in a gesture of respect. “It’s alright. I’ve said my piece. The decision is up to you two. I have other matters to attend to, so I’ll go now. Just call me if you need anything.”
"Thank you for your trouble." Liu Shiyu smiled as she watched Guangbai leave. Xu Luchuan stood up and walked to her side, asking, "Any progress?"
Upon hearing this, Liu Shiyu narrowed his eyes and said in a deep voice, "Shaoyuan prohibits mining, and the few mines that have been approved for operation are not located within Yongzhou. It seems that someone has done something to deceive their superiors and subordinates. But since he dared to do it, I will make him pay the price he deserves."
"Tell me, what are you planning to do? I'm ready to see what happens."
Xu Luchuan put his hands behind his back and looked up at the same sky as Liu Shiyu. He was determined to work with her to distinguish between good and evil and restore peace to this place.
Liu Shiyu suddenly turned around and tentatively asked, "Aren't you afraid?"
"If I'm not even afraid of you, what else would I be afraid of?" Even at this point, Xu Luchuan still had the mind to joke.
"Alright! Since someone doesn't want him to talk, then we'll investigate ourselves." Liu Shiyu pursed her lips, changing the subject instead of continuing the conversation. Then, leaning closer to Xu Luchuan, she whispered, "Next, we'll have to trouble our Right Supervisor to use his charm... no, his talent."
"What talent?" Xu Luchuan asked, puzzled.
Liu Shiyu grinned slyly but remained silent. She simply beckoned with her finger, leading Xu Luchuan to the back of the thatched hut.
...
Upon arriving at the thatched hut, Liu Shiyu looked around and finally fixed her gaze on an old woman.
She then nudged Xu Luchuan with her hand and said with a smile, "See that old woman in the middle of that group? Go and ask her about the terrain and local products of Shou County, and also inquire about anything unusual in the nearby mountains. Thank you, Mr. Xu!"
"Me?" Xu Luchuan frowned. "Why don't you go yourself?"
Hearing this, Liu Shiyu pouted, "You just said you'd keep me company! And you won't even help with something this small? Besides, you're so popular with them, you'll definitely be able to ask questions more easily than I can. Maybe we can even get some unexpected benefits?"
"Liu Shiyu, you—" Xu Luchuan raised his voice but then realized something was wrong and quickly gritted his teeth and lowered his voice, "You want me to curry favor with them?"
Liu Shiyu thought for a moment that she should ask him to sacrifice his body, but then she realized she couldn't say that, so she just nodded.
Now that things had come to this, Xu Luchuan knew he couldn't escape Liu Shiyu's control, so he began to bargain, saying, "But what benefit will I get from helping you?"
"After it's done, I'll do whatever you want," Liu Shiyu said, showing her utmost sincerity. This sincerity seemed quite tempting, so Xu Luchuan agreed, "You said it yourself, don't go back on your word."
Liu Shiyu nodded repeatedly in confirmation. Right now, she only allowed Lu Chuan to act; even if he demanded she marry him immediately, she would agree.
As soon as he finished speaking, Xu Luchuan turned and left.
Liu Shiyu quickly found a corner and pretended to be doing something while spying.
Time passed slowly, and Liu Shiyu sat on the small stool, chin in hand, watching intently as a group of people chatted and laughed around Xu Luchuan, and as Xu Luchuan sat in the center of them, talking eloquently. In an instant, a wave of sadness washed over her.
Liu Shiyu regretted it; she regretted pushing her little green dog away. But complaining was the worst thing she could do, so she could only watch helplessly, unable to interrupt.
After an unknown amount of time, Xu Luchuan finally broke free from the crowd and walked gracefully toward her.
"stand up."
Xu Luchuan stepped forward and touched Liu Shiyu, but to his surprise, Liu Shiyu looked up and stared at him with wide, aggrieved eyes.
Xu Luchuan was terrified. "What do you want now?"
"Why can you talk to them for so long! Do you have so much to say? Why don't you talk to me this much?" Liu Shiyu's series of inexplicable questions left Xu Luchuan completely bewildered. "It's not that you asked me to... Ha, this is really unreasonable."
Xu Luchuan hesitated, then sneered and walked away, leaving Liu Shiyu behind. Liu Shiyu calmed down and quickly got up to chase after him.
Outside the thatched hut, Xu Luchuan subconsciously slowed his pace.
But when Liu Shiyu caught up and grabbed his sleeve, he still coldly asked, "What are you going to do now?"
"I'm sorry, I shouldn't have treated you like that."
Liu Shiyu mustered up the courage to apologize, while Xu Luchuan remained silent.
"Um... was there any unexpected gain?" Liu Shiyu tried her best to ease the awkwardness, but Xu Luchuan responded unexpectedly, "Yes."
Liu Shiyu pressed her advantage, "What is it?"
Xu Luchuan turned to Liu Shiyu and said, "An older sister said her niece lost both her parents and is now destitute, and asked if I wanted to take a concubine..."
"ah???"
Liu Shiyu was shocked to hear this, but seeing her like this, Xu Luchuan was secretly pleased.
"Then what did you say?" Liu Shiyu pressed anxiously. Xu Luchuan replied calmly, "I saw that she was an orphan, all alone and pitiful, so..."
"What?!" Xu Luchuan interrupted, making Liu Shiyu pace anxiously. She was already gathering her strength to throw a punch. But as soon as she threw the punch, Xu Luchuan easily caught it in his palm.
"I left her some silver notes so she could make a living. Why should this girl, whom I raised with such integrity, have to grovel before me?"
"only..."
Xu Luchuan gripped Liu Shiyu's fist and moved closer, making Liu Shiyu's heart leap into her throat once more. "This silver note is my new allowance for this month. I gave it to someone else, and I'm afraid that from today onwards, I'll have to rely on you."
Hearing this, Liu Shiyu finally felt relieved.
However, she was still dissatisfied with Xu Luchuan's teasing. Even though she understood that he left the silver notes for others out of good intentions, she still deliberately said, "Well, Mr. Xu left the silver notes for other beauties, but wants to eat my rice for free. What kind of logic is that!"
"I! Won't! Do it!"
Xu Luchuan could tell Liu Shiyu was being difficult. He slowly lowered her small fist and chuckled, "Since that's the case, and we can't get the silver notes back, and we can't live like this anymore, I'll just have to take her away..."
Liu Shiyu glared angrily at Xu Luchuan, and this time she swung her fists wide with both hands.
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