Hidden Marriage: Spoiled by the Imperial Commander
Chapter 208: The Real Purpose of Seeing Her Tonight

Chapter 208: Chapter 208: The Real Purpose of Seeing Her Tonight

The bottle rolled onto the carpet, producing a muffled sound.

Yan Qianyi curiously looked toward the bottle that had rolled under the table corner, wondering if it was the one she had used to pack Mu Yunlie’s medicine?

However, the light beneath the table corner was dim, and she couldn’t see it clearly.

She was about to retrieve it when suddenly Mu Yunlie spoke lowly, "Yan Qianyi!"

"Present!" Yan Qianyi reflexively straightened up and looked toward the Commander.

Behind the mask, his eyes conveyed a strange expression, seemingly displeased.

"Giving medicine as a greeting gift, are you cursing me?" Mu Yunlie asked, his hands already clenched into fists, masking his current nervousness with anger.

"I..." Yan Qianyi opened her mouth dumbfoundedly, innocently saying, "I didn’t, I... just wanted to give you something useful, so..."

She didn’t know how to explain herself anymore.

She realized now that giving medicine as a welcoming gift seemed quite inappropriate.

It was her lack of consideration. She just wanted to give him her best, yet she had overlooked these things.

"Return to your place!" Mu Yunlie commanded coldly.

Yan Qianyi turned and walked back, feeling extremely uncomfortable, her eyes suddenly feeling a bit sore.

Boo hoo hoo hoo—she was really foolish!

How could she make such a basic mistake!

Ruining the first impression she made during their first meeting, it was over!

Seeing Yan Qianyi return to her place, Mu Yunlie finally breathed a sigh of relief, quickly bending down to pick up the fallen medicine bottle.

That was close, nearly exposed!

After securing the medicine bottle, he looked up at the small figure across from him.

Seeing her head buried, seemingly very upset, his heart suddenly missed a beat.

A moment ago, he had just used that excuse in a rush fearing she would find out.

Did he... hurt her feelings?

"Ahem!" He cleared his throat, opened the wooden box to peek inside, and asked, "Did you make all these medicines?"

Yan Qianyi nodded, not speaking.

Mu Yunlie then asked, "What are their functions?"

Yan Qianyi bit her lip, "The white one can enhance physical fitness in a short time, similar to adrenaline. The red one stops bleeding, the black one can detoxify. The brown has sedative effects and can improve sleep quality, better than the sleep medications available on the market. These medicines have no side effects."

Mu Yunlie nodded, "Very good, I like them."

Yan Qianyi looked at him in astonishment, "You... aren’t angry anymore?"

"Not angry, this is your kind intention, I’ll accept it."

"But you just said..."

"I was just joking." Mu Yunlie tried to make his voice sound gentler.

Yan Qianyi was stunned.

The Lord enjoys such jokes?

But they’re not funny at all, and quite frightening.

"It’s good you’re not angry." Yan Qianyi’s face broke into a smile again, "If you ever need more, just let me know."

"Thank you," Mu Yunlie nodded.

She’s so thrifty, yet so generous toward the Commander.

Given her earlier comments, those medicines must have also cost her quite a bit.

"By the way, you are a student from the Special Department, how are you so proficient in medicine?" Mu Yunlie asked.

He thought, usually she wouldn’t tell him those things, but facing him now in this role, she might reveal a bit more?

Yan Qianyi said, "Our family is in the medical field, and my mom was once a very famous doctor. I learned some from her."

"I know, I’ve looked into your family background. However, these medicines you’ve made are not available on the market and are also different from what’s taught in the Military Academy’s Medical Department."

He had always been curious, wondering where she learned to make these things.

"The ones you’re talking about," Yan Qianyi smiled, "that was a bizarre adventure. Once when I was playing in the mountains, I came across an elderly man who was at death’s door. I helped him, and just before he died, he gave me a book containing all his life’s knowledge. I don’t know where he researched all of these either."

After all, her medical techniques and the current high-tech medicine were different, and it was only a matter of time before someone would ask, so she had prepared this story in advance.

Although lying to Lord Chief Commander made her feel a bit guilty, if she told the truth, he would certainly think she was crazy.

Mu Yunlie nodded, "I also heard that you’re very proficient with guns, who did you learn from?"

"Lord, have you specifically looked into me?" Yan Qianyi was somewhat flattered.

"Yes, otherwise I wouldn’t have arranged to meet you here today."

"When I was a child, I traveled through the interstellar with my parents, and once we encountered a Star Thief. After that, I knew that to protect myself, I must become strong. So starting from the age of thirteen, I secretly took lessons in firearms outside, without my parents knowing. It took many years of practice to achieve what I can do now."

This time, it was all true.

Mu Yunlie watched her, seeing her sincere eyes, not appearing to be lying.

Indeed, her level of gun skills couldn’t be achieved without several years of foundation.

That day at school, she even told him that she was a naturally gifted genius.

Indeed, facing him as the Chief Commander, she was more open with the truth.

Yan Qianyi continued, "That time when we encountered the Star Thief, a soldier saved me. At that moment, I vowed that I too would become a soldier someday."

Her gaze tentatively met the Commander’s across from her.

Trying to see if he remembered that incident.

But he said nothing, seeming not to remember her.

It made sense, he had been in a rush at the time.

And having saved countless people, how could he possibly remember her.

"I also learned that you have an older brother."

"Yes." Yan Qianyi nodded.

"How close are you to him?" Mu Yunlie asked.

"Very close, my brother loves me very much, but he left home when he was a teenager."

"Do you still keep in contact often?"

"Of course..." As she spoke, Yan Qianyi suddenly realized something.

She pursed her lips, a bit unsettled, and asked, "Lord, since you’ve looked into me, you must know who my brother is, right?"

"Yes." Mu Yunlie’s voice carried a light laugh, "Prince Morris, your brother is a very impressive person. If he had stayed in the Federation Empire, by now, he would likely also be a personage at the Commander level."

"But..." Mu Yunlie’s hand gently tapped on the table, "Compared to the position of the prince of a nation, being a Commander is nothing for him."

Yan Qianyi hastily stood up, "Lord, to me, my brother is just my brother, not some prince. To him, I am just his sister."

Her underlying message was that their relationship was just familial, without any involvement in matters of states.

Seeing her suddenly stand up nervously, Mu Yunlie smiled, "So sensitive?"

Yan Qianyi clenched her clothing, finally understanding the real purpose of Lord Chief Commander meeting her tonight.

Just a student, even with merits, was not enough reason for the First Commander to meet personally.

So this was what was waiting for her here.