Eventually, she even began coughing up blood.
Yet before long, her condition started to improve, as though her body possessed an extraordinary ability to heal rapidly.
Gradually, she recovered completely, as if nothing had ever been wrong.
After brushing her teeth, Gu Lili went to the hospital specifically for a gastroscopy and other related examinations.
The results confirmed…
Su Changzhi's remedy was nothing short of miraculous!
Her body showed no signs of illness whatsoever.
Gu Lili was utterly awestruck.
Having received such a boon, it was only right that she return the favor, was it not?
Upon returning to Qinyuan,
she summoned Tang Qingli, the foremost capable individual under her employ.
"Qingli, I have a task for you," she said.
"Young Madam, please instruct," he replied.
"Assist me in locating recently deceased young men who were orphans—preferably those who were handsome, unmarried, and freshly departed."
"Young Madam, may I ask why you seek such individuals?" Tang Qingli was baffled.
"I…" Gu Lili quickly fabricated an excuse. "I intend to perform rites for the deceased. Just find them for me, that's all."
"Understood."
"And do so swiftly—I'll give you a week."
Tang Qingli nodded. "Given the number of deaths in our country daily, it shouldn't be difficult."
"Avoid those who jumped to their deaths and were disfigured… The bodies must be intact, uncremated, and missing no parts."
"Rest assured, I'll handle it."
Satisfied, Gu Lili nodded. "I trust you with this. I'm rather tired now—I'll retire for a nap."
"Of course."
Upstairs, she collapsed onto the bed, her heart brimming with delight.
Invulnerable to all poisons…
Hahahaha!
From now on, anyone who sought to poison her would find their efforts futile.
This was nothing short of extraordinary.
Such a thing could not be bought with mere wealth.
Su Changzhi was truly a genius.
Even with today's advanced science, such a remedy remained undiscovered—apparently, modern intellect paled in comparison to that of seven centuries past!
Having risen early that morning, Gu Lili drifted into slumber swiftly.
Soon, she was lost in dreams.
He Meiwei had rented an apartment near the Long family's ancestral estate—a luxury costing tens of thousands per month.
An upscale residential district.
The opulence of the place went without saying.
Within just a few days, He Meiwei seemed reborn, her entire being radiant.
She indulged in designer clothing and frequented high-end spas.
Though Long Yubei had explicitly forbidden her from entering the Long family's estate, her frequent mahjong sessions, shopping sprees, and afternoon teas with the matriarch had endeared her deeply.
Defying her son's orders, the matriarch granted He Meiwei unrestricted access to the estate.
With Long Yubei preoccupied by business, his visits home were rare, allowing He Meiwei to visit daily. Unbeknownst to the matriarch, she often slipped into the patriarch's study, where their clandestine trysts went entirely unnoticed.
That afternoon, upon returning to the estate, Gu Lili caught a glimpse of He Meiwei.
The butler murmured, "Young Madam, He Meiwei has moved nearby and visits Madam almost daily."
"Is that so?" Gu Lili asked. "Have the elders said anything?"
"She times her visits for when the matriarch is absent."
"I see." Gu Lili dialed the matriarch, then strode over with light steps.
The matriarch was engrossed in a game of online poker, He Meiwei at her side offering advice. At the sound of heels clicking, the older woman glanced up briefly before returning to her screen.