Chapter 645 - 490: Celestial Dew That Restores Life

"Yurou, does your young master still need concubines?" At this moment, Su Yi was also tempted. After all, she couldn’t find a good match in the capital.

Even if she goes back, getting married might not bring happiness.

She had gotten used to her freedom over the years and certainly didn’t want to be constrained by marriage. But if she didn’t marry, she definitely couldn’t get past her father and mother.

Which parent doesn’t hope their daughter will marry and have children soon?

Anyway, her father had said, as long as someone is willing to marry her, even if she can’t be the main wife, it’s not impossible; being a secondary wife is fine, as long as they sincerely treat her well.

Her father has long had the idea of resigning from his official position. He probably won’t stay on this court for much longer. Once he leaves, can she still stay in the capital?

Without her father’s protection, she would be like a piece of meat, surely devoured clean by those who consume without remorse.

Returning to her hometown is unsatisfying. After so many years in the capital, even with her father’s status, he couldn’t marry her off. Going back to that small place, she wouldn’t find a good match she approves of.

If there were no options, she wouldn’t settle for less.

"Su Yi, you’re not joking with me, are you?" Lien Yurou was startled. Although she knew Su Yi, they weren’t that familiar, and she didn’t dare to rashly agree to such matters.

"I’m not joking. I just want to marry someone who won’t interfere with my freedom. You’ve described your young master so well, and with beauty all around, it indicates the lady in charge isn’t jealous. I just want a title, one more or less doesn’t matter. What do you think?" Su Yi’s eyes sparkled.

"Ah..." Lien Yurou was bewildered by Su Yi’s train of thought.

"With my appearance, I don’t think your young master would dismiss me. Besides, I just want a title to give my father an explanation. If you’re embarrassed to say it, you can invite him over, and I’ll talk to him!" Su Yi proposed.

"Su Yi, that’s not appropriate. I can’t open my mouth for this," Lien Yurou shook her head and refused. This wouldn’t make her a "matchmaker."

"Yurou, we’ve known each other for years. This matter depends on your young master’s attitude. Just help me make the introduction; you won’t refuse this favor, will you? I’m almost thirty; if I don’t find a man to taste life—not, if I don’t find a man to marry soon, no one will want me anymore," Su Yi quickly corrected herself.

"I can’t speak on this matter, but I can help you call him over and you can talk to him yourself." Lien Yurou couldn’t resist Su Yi’s persistent pleading, eventually agreeing to help, but she absolutely wouldn’t relay Su Yi’s exact words or intentions to Lin Miao.

It’s too ridiculous.

She didn’t realize her words had inspired Su Yi to have this absurd idea. Shouldn’t young girls be coy and reserved?

"This is a container for collecting fallen scabs. Put the ones that fall off inside," said Lien Yurou, placing a wide-mouthed porcelain bottle on the table. "These are bamboo tweezers. Try to use them when collecting, instead of your hands, to prevent contamination. Also, disinfect your hands after each collection."

"It’s so complicated, but it’s okay; I’ll do as you said," Su Yi nodded earnestly. Even though she wasn’t sure how useful it was, now, for her future happiness, she would commit wholeheartedly, even to the smallest task.

This is her life principle.

"This is the ointment I mixed for scar removal. I had measles as a child, and when I met my master, she gave me this ointment. After using it, the residual scars on my face disappeared. Your scars are new and shallow, after some time using it, you can restore your original appearance," Lien Yurou was quite concerned for Su Yi, so she gave her the concocted ointment.

"Thank you, Yurou, you are so good to me. In the days to come, we sisters must support each other and live well!"

Lien Yurou smiled awkwardly; Su Yi really intended to "enter" the Lin residence.

"Also, I brought a mirror for you. You can use it to apply the ointment. Remember to massage for a while so the ointment absorbs properly." Lien Yurou took an oval mirror from the medicine box and handed it to Su Yi.

Su Yi reached out to take it, glanced at her reflection, and was so shocked she almost dropped the mirror. Was the person in the mirror still the "beautiful as a flower" her?

How could her face be covered with pus and scabs, ugly as a beggar woman, but she quickly found that the mirror in her hand was completely different from the bronze mirrors she had used.

This mirror was so smooth, and the person inside reflected completely like a real face-to-face encounter, with every detail visible.

This "mirror" was something she had never seen before.

"Yurou, where did this mirror come from?" Su Yi asked excitedly, no longer anxious about her appearance. After all, it’s a sequela of measles; there’s no point in rushing until she’s healed.

"It’s from my young master."

"He gave it to you; such a precious treasure was given by him. Is he so fond of you?" Su Yi was very excited.

"Not exactly, every one of us has this kind of mirror; the one I’m holding is the smallest size, there’s an even larger one in my room..." Lien Yurou actually knew the mirror’s preciousness but would never disclose its origin to Su Yi. It’s a family secret.

"There’s an even larger one!"

Su Yi was amazed. Just this small mirror can reflect every detail of a person. If it were sold in the capital, she couldn’t imagine how many noblewomen and socialites would fight over it. Even the women in the palace would surely want one.