At that moment, Madam Fu felt that this daughter-in-law was completely different from the person described in the investigation reports.
Not only was she capable, but she was also sensible and composed.
Madam Fu felt immensely comforted and nodded repeatedly. The affection in her eyes was practically overflowing.
Meanwhile, the two middle-aged women who had just been reprimanded—Fu Family’s Eldest Sister-in-law and the Third Younger Brother’s Wife—had expressions that alternated between pale and green.
It was as though they had been slapped repeatedly across the face.
Their expressions were utterly ugly.
They looked at the awakened Fu Chengyan, then at Su Nuohan, whose hand Madam Fu held tightly and whom several renowned doctors were respectfully calling a “Divine Physician.”
Their faces burned with embarrassment.
Every harsh word they had spoken earlier had now turned into a boomerang that struck them back with full force.
The two women exchanged glances.
Still unwilling to accept defeat, the Eldest Sister-in-law muttered sourly,
“She was just a blind cat that happened to catch a dead mouse. Pure luck… Who knows if this is merely a final burst of vitality before death…”
Although her voice was low, the room had fallen silent after the miracle they had just witnessed.
As a result, her words sounded exceptionally clear.
Madam Fu’s expression immediately darkened.
Her sharp gaze swept toward the Eldest Sister-in-law.
“Eldest Sister-in-law, what do you mean by that?”
“Are you cursing my Yan’er?”
“Cursing him?”
The Eldest Sister-in-law immediately protested.
“I’m only speaking the truth. Everyone saw it themselves. That girl merely touched Yan’er and did nothing else. Now that he’s awake, how can I—”
“Eldest Aunt.”
Before she could finish, Fu Chengyan suddenly spoke from the bed.
His voice was still weak, but it carried unquestionable authority and coldness.
“Do you really wish for me not to wake up?”
The Eldest Sister-in-law immediately swallowed the rest of her words.
She did not dare continue.
The room fell silent once more.
Fu Chengyan’s gaze then shifted toward Su Nuohan, who was standing nearby.
His eyes appeared somewhat unfocused due to his prolonged illness, but he forced them to focus.
There was scrutiny and contemplation in his gaze.
During his unconscious state, he had not been completely unaware.
Vaguely, he had felt a warm, soft hand holding his.
Then a strange current filled with vitality had flowed into his body, forcibly dragging him back from endless darkness and icy death.
So this is the bride my late father arranged for me?
The woman brought in for a wedding blessing?
Although she appeared slender, delicate, and gentle…
That cold command of “Shut up” earlier, along with her calm and composed demeanor under the scrutiny of an entire room, did not resemble a timid, incompetent country girl at all.
The investigation reports were wrong.
This woman is definitely not as simple as she appears.
And how did she know about chemical viruses?
If he had not personally infiltrated an enemy base and overheard discussions about research into a chemical virus, even he would not have known such a thing existed.
Yet this woman, supposedly raised in the countryside, knew about it.
Interesting.
It seems I need to investigate her thoroughly.
Meanwhile—
Su Nuohan secretly met his gaze and deliberately put on a shy expression.
Seeing that, Fu Chengyan sneered inwardly.
Then he looked toward Madam Fu.
“Mother, I am fine now.”
“You’ve been guarding me all this time. You must be tired.”
“Why don’t you go rest for a while?”
Madam Fu nodded.
“Very well.”
“You’ve just awakened and your body is still weak. Rest properly.”
“Mother will come see you later.”
Fu Chengyan nodded slightly.
Madam Fu stood up and first turned toward the doctors.
“You have all worked hard today.”
“Please go to the butler later to collect your payment.”
The doctors immediately clasped their hands and took their leave respectfully.
Madam Fu also instructed the servants to escort them out properly and reward them generously.
The room quickly became much quieter.
Only a few core female members of the Fu family remained, along with Fu Chengyan, who still needed rest.
Madam Fu held Su Nuohan’s hand and gently patted it.
“Nuohan, I’m afraid I’ll have to trouble you to take care of Yan’er.”
Hearing this, Su Nuohan obediently replied,
“Mother, please rest assured. This is what your daughter-in-law ought to do.”
Madam Fu nodded in satisfaction.
Only then did she turn toward her two sisters-in-law and cast them a cold glance.
“Eldest Sister-in-law, Younger Brother’s Wife.”
“Yan’er needs rest.”
“Let’s go.”
Having already felt the pressure of Fu Chengyan’s authority after his awakening, the two women dared not say anything further.
Each of them cast a glance at Su Nuohan before dejectedly following the others out.
The door closed softly.
Only Su Nuohan and Fu Chengyan remained in the room.
The air suddenly became extraordinarily quiet.
Only the faint sounds of their breathing could be heard.
Fu Chengyan closed his eyes as though conserving his strength.
His long eyelashes cast faint shadows across his pale face.
Su Nuohan quietly sat beside the bed, discreetly studying him.
A smile unconsciously appeared on her lips.
Even in such a weakened state, this man remained strikingly handsome.
His features were sharp and resolute.
He carried both a soldier’s toughness and the depth of a man accustomed to power.
He truly was an exceptionally fine man.
I wonder what his chest muscles are like.
As the thought crossed her mind, her hand unconsciously began reaching toward his chest.
“You—”
Sensing something approaching, Fu Chengyan suddenly opened his eyes.
His hand shot out and firmly grasped her wrist.
His gaze was sharp as a blade as he stared directly at her.
“What are you trying to do?”
“I…”
Caught red-handed, Su Nuohan’s heart skipped a beat.
A perfectly timed expression of confusion and embarrassment appeared on her face.
She practically wanted to find a hole in the ground and crawl into it.
“Speak.”
“Who exactly are you?”
Fu Chengyan’s grip tightened around her wrist.
His voice was ice-cold.
The pain in her wrist snapped Su Nuohan back to reality.
She struggled to pull her hand free, but his grip was surprisingly strong.
Unable to break free, she finally stopped resisting.
In a timid voice, she said,
“Let go. You’re hurting me.”
“Answer me.”
“Who exactly are you?”
“I… I am Su Nuohan.”
“Your… wife.”
The final two words were spoken softly, carrying the bashfulness of a newlywed bride.
Fu Chengyan’s piercing gaze never left her.
His voice was low and deliberate.
“Su Yaohua’s eldest daughter.”
“The one who supposedly grew up in the countryside.”
“Timid and cowardly.”
“Poorly educated.”
“And certainly not skilled in medicine.”
“Yet you not only controlled the situation, but also immediately recognized that I was suffering from a chemical virus.”
“You even used some strange method to wake me up.”
“You are definitely not the Su family’s eldest daughter.”
After hearing this, Su Nuohan rolled her eyes.
Her thoughts raced as she prepared to invent a reasonable explanation.
Perhaps she could claim that her mother had left behind a mysterious medical text.
Or that she had encountered a hidden master while living in the countryside.
Just as she was considering her options—
A series of hurried yet deliberately softened footsteps suddenly sounded outside the door.
Then came the lowered voice of Adjutant Qin Feng, unable to completely hide his anxiety.
“Madam!”
“Has the Young Marshal awakened?”
“An urgent report has arrived from the front lines!”
“The military situation is critical!”
Hearing this, both Su Nuohan and Fu Chengyan opened their mouths to respond.
Before either could speak, Madam Fu’s voice sounded from outside.
“Adjutant Qin.”
“Yan’er has only just awakened and needs rest.”
“You know that very well.”
“Whatever it is, can’t you report it to me first?”
“Th-this…”
After Qin Feng uttered that single word, silence followed.
It was obvious he still wanted to say something.
However, Madam Fu seemed to have dragged him away.
The sudden silence outside caused Su Nuohan and Fu Chengyan to look at each other.
After quite some time—
Fu Chengyan braced himself and attempted to sit up.
Seeing this, Su Nuohan quickly stopped him.
“Hey, what are you doing?”
Fu Chengyan shot her a glance.
“Didn’t you hear?”
“There’s urgent military business.”
“This General is going to take a look.”
Su Nuohan rolled her eyes.
“Your body is already this weak.”
“What exactly do you think you’re going to accomplish by going?”