619 Third Detoxification 3
Everyone in the court knew that Zhou Zhi’s health was very poor. There were even rumors that he would not live to be 20 years old. Sometimes, he seemed to be unwell, but other times, he did not.
Sometimes, he would use his prosthesis to enter the palace, and other times, he would sit in a wooden wheelchair and require guards to push him into the palace. He rarely revealed his emotions, and the people around him were like iron walls. His people could not be broken through by bribery.
No one knew if his physical condition was real or fake.
Zhou Heng was concerned about his health, so Su Hua asked casually.
“His body is much better now, but it’s just troublesome to detoxify. If it was in the past, his body really wouldn’t have many years left to live. Now, it’s not a problem for him to live for decades.”
Su Xiaolu smiled and said that the most important thing about Zhou Zhi’s body was that there was too much poison in his body. The poison would rot his body and slowly consume his essence. In the end, it could not be suppressed and would spread throughout his body.
The toxins in his body were all in his legs now. She could detoxify them a little at a time and slowly heal his legs. Although it was difficult, she could still think of a solution if she spent more effort.
“That’s good.”
Su Hua smiled faintly. Zhou Zhi was knowledgeable and capable. It was best to have him assist Zhou Heng.
After dinner, Su Xiaolu hugged Madam Zhao’s arm and wheedled, “Mother, I want to sleep with you tonight. Can I?”
After wheedling with Madam Zhao, Su Xiaolu looked at Su Sanlang. “Father, let me have mother today.”
Su Sanlang was gentle. He smiled and said, “Okay, I’ll let your mother sleep with you tonight.”
His youngest daughter was already a big girl. She was already traveling outside and did not spend much time at home. Madam Zhao missed her very much, so how could he reject such a small request?
At night, Su Xiaolu leaned against Madam Zhao’s arm affectionately and took a few deep breaths. “Mother smells good. I can’t get enough of it. I went to see my sister. She’s pregnant. In a few months, she’ll be a mother and I’ll be an aunt.”
Madam Zhao smiled gently. “How’s your sister? The last time I saw her, she had just gotten pregnant. Heng occasionally comes to the house to reassure us, but how can I be at ease when I can’t see her? You sisters…”
Madam Zhao stopped talking. Su Xiaoling was in the palace nearby, but she could not see her.
Su Xiaolu was free, but she yearned for the world outside. Her heart was very big. She wanted to flap her wings and soar. As a mother, she could not bear to stop her. There was only endless longing in her heart.
“Mother, Sister is doing very well. Dou Fu and Hui Xiang have taken good care of her.”
Su Xiaolu hugged Madam Zhao tightly. She heard Madam Zhao sigh softly.
“If only I could never grow up. Then I would stay by Mother’s side forever and accompany her.”
Su Xiaolu knew that Madam Zhao could not bear to part with her. She could not bear to part with Madam Zhao either, but she could not give up her freedom. This was destined to be a dilemma.
However, Madam Zhao smiled and said, “What are you talking about? How can people not grow up? If they don’t grow up, won’t they be stupid? Mother wants you all to fly high, fly far away, and be happy and free. You won’t be restrained or tied up.”
“It’s too difficult for a person to live the life they want in this lifetime. Simei, it was not easy for you two to have what you have today. Don’t think that I’ve been too sentimental these few days. Actually, I also have the life I want. Usually, your Auntie and I are very busy. It’s only because you’ve come home recently that I’m slacking off.”
Madam Zhao missed Su Xiaolu when she left home, but she would not allow herself to do anything that would restrict Su Xiaolu. She wanted her daughter to do whatever she wanted freely.
“Mother is so nice.”
Su Xiaolu smiled. She thought to herself that when she had enough fun outside, she would come home and accompany Madam Zhao.
At that time, she would take in many disciples and teach them medicine.
At that time, it would be fine even if she did not want to get married.
Su Xiaolu actually did not want to get married. She felt that she could not manage a marriage well. Instead of falling in love and ending up hating each other, she might as well live a free and carefree life. She would make many friends, drink a lot, listen to a lot of stories, and be free for the rest of her life.
Madam Zhao patted Su Xiaolu gently. “Simei, go to sleep.”
Su Xiaolu leaned against Madam Zhao and felt very at ease. Her parents doted on her so much, favored her, and indulged her. She was loved by her family no matter what.
On the ninth of November, Su Xiaolu went out and went to the Fengpo Platform hot spring with Zhou Zhi.
Last year, she met Sun Yangxin and Zhou Wenjing here and saved them.
This year was peaceful. Perhaps it was because of the changes in the world this year, but most people did not travel far.
Many cultivation manuals on the market were very popular.
The house had always been taken care of and kept clean.
That night, Zhou Zhi started to soak in the medicinal bath.
The medicinal bath would hurt, and his senses could not be sealed.
Even though Zhou Zhi could tolerate it, he still revealed a pained expression.
The torture of the medicinal bath and the pain of detoxification would quickly deplete Zhou Zhi’s mental energy.
When he was in pain, thorns would uncontrollably spread out from his wrist. The dark yellow thorns had sharp thorns that made it difficult for people to approach.
But every time Su Xiaolu was around, green flowers would bloom on the thorns to hide it.
Su Xiaolu teased as she put away the needles, “Fourth Brother, have you read this new novel?”
“No. It was delivered only two days ago. I haven’t read it yet.”
Zhou Zhi revealed a pale smile and said weakly.
He had indeed not read this novel, but he had read it many times before it was published.
“You’re similar to an Immortal Supremacy in this book. He’s handsome and has a gentle and refined temperament. Fourth Brother has strong poison in his body, and this Immortal Supremacy is poisoned by the Demon Realm. According to the book, the Immortal Supremacy’s fate is extraordinary. He can survive any hardship because he has to wait for his wife to recover her memories. His will is very strong. Even if every time he detoxifies the poison, he will suffer a fate worse than death, he will eventually survive.”
Su Xiaolu said with a smile. To Zhou Zhi’s eyes, she said, “Apart from not having a wife who lost her memory, Fourth Brother is pretty much the same. I also believe that Fourth Brother can survive. After all, although he doesn’t have a wife now, he will in the future.”
Zhou Zhi smiled and said, “Does that Immortal Supremacy love his wife very much?”
Su Xiaolu nodded. “That’s right, but his wife lost her memories and doesn’t remember the Immortal Supremacy, so the Immortal Supremacy wants to pursue her again. It’s very beautiful. When you get better, you’ll know when you read it. According to the development, the ending will definitely be very happy.”
Zhou Zhi raised his eyebrows slightly. “Why do you say that?”
Su Xiaolu analyzed excitedly, “It’s very simple. The Immortal Supremacy is already the best man. Although his wife has lost her memory, she’s not stupid or blind. Why would she abandon such a good man and fall in love with someone else? Besides, other men can’t compare to the Immortal Supremacy at all. Fourth Brother, don’t worry. There won’t be any accidents this time. There won’t be a change of heart in the plot.”
Zhou Zhi smiled faintly. “Then after I survive this detoxification, I must read it.”