Chapter 101: Chapter 101: Not Someone to Be Entrusted With

Since we are here, we can’t just settle for a vegetarian meal.

Fu Shinian saw Xiao Chengyu entering the main hall with them, and reminded him, “My lord, aren’t you supposed to meet with Master Purin?”

“Hmm.” Xiao Chengyu nodded and cautioned, “Even though we are in the temple, don’t wander off alone. Stick with your brother.”

As for Gu Yunze, let him be.

He noticed that Gu Yunze seemed uninterested in Fu Shinian and focused entirely on Fu Mingzhu.

Such a person who disregards Fu Shinian is not someone to rely on.

At this moment, Xiao Chengyu’s thoughts coincided with Fu Mingzhu’s.

“I will certainly stick close to my brother.” Fu Shinian said, “Does my lord always think I’m so unreliable?”

“Of course not.” Xiao Chengyu smiled faintly, feeling a bit uneasy as he wasn’t personally accompanying them.

Even with Fu Changqin, Fu Shinian’s own brother, he felt somewhat uneasy.

Xiao Chengyu somewhat regretted using the excuse of meeting Master Purin.

Now he had to go behind and meet Master Purin.

When Master Purin saw Xiao Chengyu, he was also surprised, “Does my lord have an ailment?”

“No, it’s just that I haven’t seen you in a long time and came to visit.” Xiao Chengyu said.

Master Purin: “…”

He never noticed Marquis Changping being so concerned about him before.

“Since you are here, I might as well take a look at you.” Master Purin said.

Xiao Chengyu stretched out his hand for Master Purin to take his pulse.

After a while, Master Purin withdrew his hand.

Seeing his hesitant expression, Xiao Chengyu’s heart sank slightly, “Is there something wrong with my health?”

“No, no.” Master Purin quickly said, “Your health is not only not bad, but it has actually improved. If this continues, in due time, your body might become no different from that of a normal person.”

“Have you taken anything?” Master Purin asked in surprise.

“No, still the same as before.” Xiao Chengyu said.

“It must be the years of nurturing that have gradually improved your health.” Master Purin smiled.

“Can I really be like a normal person?” Xiao Chengyu asked.

“Well, I dare not guarantee it completely, for human affairs are unpredictable.” Master Purin said, “However, given your current condition, as long as it doesn’t worsen, your life expectancy won’t be as short as was previously feared, only a year or two.”

“So, it still can’t be like a normal person.” Xiao Chengyu murmured, “Is it possible to have seven or eight years?”

“If nothing unexpected happens, that should be possible.” Master Purin smiled, “Previously, it was judged that you wouldn’t live past twenty-five, but you have used these past few years to improve your health further, increasing your lifespan. Thus, with seven or eight more years, you might continue to improve your health.”

“In this way, you might not only have seven or eight years but perhaps live another ten, twenty, or even fifty years; who can say.”

“I understand, thank you, Master.” Xiao Chengyu took a deep breath.

At least I won’t die so soon, but the future is unpredictable.

Perhaps I can continue to improve my health, but there’s also the possibility of sudden deterioration.

Xiao Chengyu left Master Purin’s, and Fu Shinian and the others had already left the main hall.

Xiao Chengyu found a proper monk and asked, learning that Fu Shinian had gone to the Guanyin Hall.

Xiao Chengyu went there, and upon entering, he saw Fu Shinian kneeling before the Guanyin statue, murmuring something.

Fu Changqin and the others were nowhere to be seen.

Xiao Chengyu knelt beside Fu Shinian, leaning in to hear her clearly say, “I, Fu Shinian, humbly ask the Bodhisattva to bless my family with peace. I don’t wish for my father to achieve high office, only that we remain safe and smooth. Bless my mother and aunt with health and success, bless my sister to find a man who truly loves and protects her. Bless my brother with peace and safety. Bless Marquis Changping, Xiao Chengyu, with health and protection from being poisoned by villains.”

Xiao Chengyu’s eyes paused slightly.

Fu Shinian is worried he might be poisoned?

Xiao Chengyu lowered his gaze, thinking there might be a possibility.

Previously, everyone thought he had only a few years to live.

But now that his health is improving, it might make some people anxious.

This matter was something he had indeed overlooked.

Hearing Fu Shinian murmur about it reminded him.

Xiao Chengyu couldn’t help but look at Fu Shinian.

This little girl always manages to help him.

Fu Shinian murmured for a long time, bowed thrice, and put a generous amount of silver into the Merit Box.

She turned around and was startled to see Xiao Chengyu nearby, “My lord, when did you get here?”

“Not long ago.” Xiao Chengyu said softly, helping Fu Shinian up.

Once out of the Guanyin Hall, Xiao Chengyu said, “Do you think someone might poison me?”

“Why is my lord eavesdropping on my prayers?” Fu Shinian blushed slightly, a feeling of having her secret known.

She thought about her prayers, realizing there wasn’t anything particularly secretive, and said, “If someone hears my prayers, what if they don’t come true?”

“I didn’t hear everything.” Xiao Chengyu quickly said, “I’m sorry, I didn’t know. Do you want to go pray again?”

“Then the Bodhisattva might find me annoying.” Fu Shinian pouted.

Seeing her pouted lips, Xiao Chengyu had an inexplicable urge to pinch them.

Resisting the urge, Xiao Chengyu clasped his hands behind his back and said, “Then I will go pray for you again.”

Fu Shinian looked up, “Didn’t you say you didn’t hear everything?”

Xiao Chengyu: “…”

He forgot this little girl wasn’t easily fooled.

Seeing Xiao Chengyu at a loss was rare, and Fu Shinian couldn’t help but laugh, “No teasing, my lord, the Bodhisattva is magnanimous and wouldn’t mind my wishes being overheard.”

“But my lord, I really do worry that someone might poison you.” Fu Shinian said, “You might think I’m taking it out on you because of my older sister, but that’s not it. I’ve never thought Xiao Fengxing was a good person.”

“It’s not because he deceived my sister, but because he is insidious and not a gentleman.” Fu Shinian said, “Since he’s not a good person, I don’t mind speculating the worst about him.”

“I don’t think you’re taking it out on me.” Xiao Chengyu said softly.

Fu Shinian said with surprise, “You trust me, my lord?”

A slight smile appeared on Xiao Chengyu’s lips, “I have some understanding of my brother.”

After all, they’ve lived together since childhood.

“My lord.” Fu Shinian said seriously, “Everyone says Xiao Fengxing will eventually inherit the marquisate.”

“I dare not easily trust human nature. Even if he might be good initially, if everyone says so, he cannot remain unaffected.”

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