The room once again fell into a strange silence.
Madam Fu looked at Fu Chengyan, then at Su Nuohan.
Her eyes were filled with uncertainty, suspicion, and an indescribable fervor.
She opened her mouth, wanting to say something, yet had no idea where to begin.
Leaning back against the headboard, Fu Chengyan’s deep eyes resembled the most precise searchlights, sweeping inch by inch across Su Nuohan’s face, attempting to find a flaw in every subtle expression she made.
“Predicted… from the weather?”
After a long while, he finally spoke.
His voice was low and carried a dangerous calmness.
Meeting his gaze, Su Nuohan merely smiled faintly and remained silent.
Fu Chengyan continued,
“A once-in-decades fog, and you managed to predict it so accurately.”
“You truly aren’t simple.”
Uh…
Su Nuohan took a deep breath.
Maintaining her composure, she forced out a slight smile.
“Maybe it was luck.”
“Or perhaps a woman’s sixth sense.”
Hearing that, Fu Chengyan sneered inwardly.
He said nothing further.
Instead, he picked up a book from the bedside table and casually began reading.
Meanwhile, Madam Fu walked over with a smile and took Su Nuohan’s hand.
“My child, you truly are our family’s lucky star.”
“The moment you arrived, Yan’er recovered.”
“Even the battle at the front was won without losing a single soldier.”
“Being able to marry you into our family makes me happier than words can express.”
“You can rest assured. From now on, you are my own daughter.”
“If Yan’er ever dares to bully you, tell Mother. I will personally teach him a lesson.”
Su Nuohan glanced toward Fu Chengyan before obediently nodding.
“Thank you, Mother-in-law.”
“Call me Mother.”
Madam Fu smiled as she corrected her.
A blush appeared on Su Nuohan’s face as she softly called out,
“Mother.”
“Ah! Good child!”
Madam Fu was overjoyed.
That single word sounded sweeter than honey.
The more she looked at Su Nuohan, the more pleased she became.
She practically wished she could give her entire heart to her.
“Your complexion looks a little pale too.”
“You must have exhausted yourself worrying about Yan’er.”
Madam Fu patted her hand affectionately.
“There are servants here to take care of things.”
“Hurry back to your room and rest.”
“Later, I’ll have the kitchen prepare some nourishing soup for you.”
Su Nuohan indeed felt mentally exhausted.
It seemed to be a side effect from overusing that koi blessing ability.
Naturally, she nodded obediently.
“Thank you, Mother. Then your daughter-in-law will take her leave first.”
She gave a slight curtsy.
Her gaze appeared to casually sweep over Fu Chengyan.
He remained focused on his book, seemingly indifferent to the touching mother-daughter scene beside him.
Yet Su Nuohan sharply noticed that the fingers turning the page paused ever so slightly.
The corners of her lips curved upward almost imperceptibly.
Under the guidance of a maidservant, she left the bedroom that still carried the scent of medicine and traces of awkwardness.
She was led into a spacious and luxurious suite next door.
It was clearly the bridal chamber prepared for the newlyweds.
The bright-red wedding decorations had not yet been removed.
Every piece of furniture and every ornament had been carefully selected, exuding understated luxury.
“Young Madam, if you need anything, simply ring the bell and call for this servant.”
The maidservant spoke respectfully.
Her eyes contained barely concealed curiosity and reverence.
The miracle that had occurred earlier had already spread among the servants through their private channels.
“Very well. You may leave. I’d like some quiet.”
Su Nuohan dismissed her.
The door closed.
Letting out a long breath, she finally relaxed.
Rubbing her slightly aching temples, she sank into thought.
The events of this half-day had been truly nerve-racking.
They had consumed more energy than one of her previous S-rank missions.
Walking to the window, she pushed it open.
Looking out over the heavily guarded grounds of the Young Marshal’s residence, her thoughts wandered.
Just then—
Her stomach growled loudly.
She touched her stomach and suddenly remembered that she had not eaten or drunk anything since morning.
Su Nuohan sighed softly.
With a thought, she retrieved a separately packaged chocolate energy bar from her space.
Quickly tearing it open, she began eating it in small bites.
The high-energy food eased some of her mental exhaustion.
Afterward, she took out a bottle of energy water from her space and drank it in one go.
The moment the water entered her stomach, her fatigue vanished completely.
Her entire body felt refreshed.
She lay down on the soft bed.
Originally, she intended to rest briefly and sort through her thoughts.
However, a gentle knock sounded at the door.
“Young Madam, are you resting?”
A voice came from outside.
Su Nuohan rose and opened the door.
Standing outside was Madam Fu’s personal senior maid.
“Hello. Is there something you need?”
Su Nuohan asked.
The senior maid wore a bright smile.
Behind her stood two maidservants carrying trays.
“Young Madam, Madam was worried that you hadn’t eaten lunch.”
“She specially ordered the kitchen to prepare some easily digestible dishes and snacks for you.”
“Please have something to eat before resting.”
Su Nuohan looked toward the trays behind them.
There were several exquisite pastries and a steaming bowl of shredded chicken porridge.
The aroma was irresistible.
Warmth filled her heart.
She had not expected this bargain mother-in-law to be so thoughtful.
A smile appeared on her lips.
“Thank you for your trouble.”
“Please thank Mother on my behalf.”
“Young Madam is too courteous.”
The senior maid smiled.
Then she gestured to the maidservants behind her.
The food was carried into the room and placed neatly on the table.
After everything was arranged, the senior maid lowered her voice.
“Madam also asked this old servant to pass along a message.”
“She wants you to stay here without worry.”
“If anyone in the residence dares give you trouble or gossip behind your back, simply tell her.”
“She will stand up for you.”
Su Nuohan smiled and nodded.
“I understand.”
“Please thank Mother for her kindness and protection.”
After sending the senior maid away, Su Nuohan looked at the food on the table.
Her appetite instantly increased.
“Mm, not bad.”
“The Fu Family’s chef is truly skilled.”
She praised the food as she ate.
After finishing everything, she let out a satisfied burp.
Standing up, she stretched her limbs before returning to the window and looking outside once more.
Meanwhile, at the Su Family Mansion in Yun City—
Dozens of servants were kneeling in the courtyard.
Every one of them trembled with fear.
Standing before them were Su Yaohua, Lin Wanfang, and Su Yurou.
The expressions on all three faces were extremely unpleasant.
“Speak!”
“Which one of you dared to empty out the Su Family treasury?”
Su Yaohua roared furiously.
The servants were so frightened that they trembled uncontrollably.
They repeatedly kowtowed while crying out their innocence.
“Master, please investigate!”
“Even if we had a hundred times more courage, we would never dare steal from the treasury!”
“Yes, Master!”
“We truly know nothing!”
“The treasury was always securely locked!”
“And only Madam had the keys!”
“We servants…”
One servant spoke shakily.
His eyes occasionally drifted toward Lin Wanfang.
Seeing this, Lin Wanfang’s face darkened with anger.
“You dog slave!”
“What do you mean by that?”
“Are you accusing me of stealing it?”
“I wouldn’t dare! I wouldn’t dare!”
The servant immediately kowtowed frantically in explanation.
“Hmph. You wouldn’t dare?”
“I think that’s exactly what you’re implying.”
“Men!”
“Drag this dog slave away and beat him to death!”
“No!”
“Madam, spare my life!”
“That isn’t what I meant!”
“Master, save me!”
“I’m innocent!”
The servant screamed desperately for mercy.
However, he was still dragged away.
The remaining servants witnessed the scene and were instantly terrified.
Many nearly collapsed onto the ground.
Su Yaohua’s vicious gaze swept across them one by one.
In a cold voice, he said,
“You’ve all seen what happened.”
“The guilty party had better confess voluntarily.”
“Otherwise, once I discover who it is, I will make them die a hundred times more painfully than that wretched slave.”
Hearing this, all the servants lowered their heads and trembled even harder.