Chapter 489: Chapter 489: Pleading (1 more)
She had always wanted to meet people from the Martial World but never had the opportunity. Those rangers lived a nomadic life, and at first, she thought such people would be useful, but upon closer thought, they had no home, no attachments, no fear—at the risk of them running away, there would be nowhere to pursue them, a loss too great to bear.
Now, opportunity had presented itself right before her.
Returning to the entrance of the side room, she heard voices inside, the sound of Qin Yu comforting Zhao Xiuya.
Xie Zhinuan exchanged a glance with Dugu Zhen before pushing the door open and entering.
Qin Yu immediately stood up, raised his hand to wipe his eyes, and clasped his fists in a salute towards Xie Zhinuan and Dugu Zhen, “Thank you, Elder and Miss, for the refuge. Regardless of the outcome,” Qin Yu glanced back at the small figure on the bed, his heart aching, “it is his fate. Miss, your great kindness is something Qin Yu will never forget. For the medicinal herbs required to treat my child, just name them, and Number One Manor will deliver them all. I can also pledge three requests to Miss, as long as they do not violate the morals of the Martial World or humanity!”
“…”
Three requests from Number One Manor?
Xie Zhinuan’s eyebrows raised. She knew very little about affairs of the Martial World, so little that she only knew of the Beggar Sect—and even its existence was uncertain.
“As for the medicinal herbs, I’ll give you a list and you can prepare them. After all, to treat your son, there must be an exchange of services, it’s not something that can be done just because it’s requested. As for the three requests, let’s not bother with them. I can’t stoop to trading favors for obligations. If you really want to offer something, then gold, silver, and jewels will suffice—I’m rather worldly and fond of such earthly treasures!”
Qin Yu was stunned.
Dugu Zhen was also stunned.
Xie Zhinuan liked silver, but did she know what promising three requests meant?
Did she realize how many gold, silver, and jewels those three requests could trade for?
Xie Zhinuan did know.
And it was precisely because she knew that she chose the more materialistic compensation—asking for gold, silver, and jewels was enough. Really taking those three promises would be trading favors for obligations.
And besides, with gold, silver, and jewels, she could acquire more medicinal herbs to save even more people. That’s a better deal, isn’t it?
“Thank you, Miss. I will remember this,” Qin Yu quickly spoke up.
With Xie Zhinuan willing to save the child, Qin Yu felt somewhat relieved.
He then slowly sat down, showing signs of weariness.
Assassination after assassination, having to protect his wife and son, was not an easy task in itself.
Zhao Xiuya looked towards Xie Zhinuan, “Miss, as long as you save my son, I, I, I will surely…”
“Xiuya!” Qin Yu softly interrupted his wife.
He realized this young woman did not truly revel in silver nor was she a common person.
On the contrary, she was a person of refinement.
Otherwise, if she demanded extravagantly, Number One Manor would have complied.
But she didn’t; she declined all three requests. Did she really care for that little bit of silver?
He didn’t want his wife to offend Xie Zhinuan.
“…” Zhao Xiuya also came back to her senses at his gentle call.
“Alright, I’ve already had someone heat up water. Both of you should wash up and change into clean clothes, then have something to eat. The old Master and I will take a close look at the child and discuss the treatment plan!” Xie Zhinuan said, taking hold of Zhao Xiuya’s hand, which was icy cold.
The warmth from Xie Zhinuan’s hand enveloped hers, causing Zhao Xiuya’s entire body to shiver. The warmth slowly infused into her body, so comforting that she felt soft and wished for a place to sleep well for a while.
“My family name is Zhao, given name Xiuya. Miss, if you do not mind, could you call me ‘sister’?” Zhao Xiuya softly spoke.