Hidden Marriage: Spoiled by the Imperial Commander
Chapter 281: Which Side to Maintain?

Chapter 281: Chapter 281: Which Side to Maintain?

"I already know that Yan Chuhua’s personal system is a forgery," Mu Yunlie asked, "are you worried that I will find out something is wrong with her?"

"You... you already know?" Yan Qianyi frowned with concern.

Mu Yunlie sat down beside her and took her hand. "Don’t worry, I haven’t reported this issue. It’s just my personal, private investigation."

"Aren’t you concerned that she might be a spy from another country, taking away some secrets?"

Mu Yunlie chuckled, "What secrets could there be at the academy? Even if there are any, what harm could a little girl possibly do to the Federation Empire?"

With him there, no one could dream of shaking the foundations of the Federation Empire.

Yan Qianyi breathed a sigh of relief.

Mu Yunlie continued to reassure her: "You just focus on your work, leave Yan Chuhua to me, I will investigate this privately and clarify everything."

Yan Qianyi nodded her head.

Except in those shameful matters, where Mu Yunlie would break his promises.

In other respects, she still trusted him.

Mu Yunlie pondered for a moment, his expression turning serious, "However, I want to ask you, if it turns out that Yan Chuhua has done something against the Federation Empire, as a student of the Federation Military Academy, between personal feelings and national security, which side would you choose to protect?"

This question caught Yan Qianyi off guard.

"I... I haven’t thought about this question because I trust Chu Hua."

"Then consider this question now."

Yan Qianyi’s expression became grave, "So you suspect Chu Hua?"

"Before the investigation is clear, I won’t make any suspicions. I just want to see your attitude towards this matter."

Yan Qianyi furrowed her brow.

Her life was saved by the Commander and this country, guarded by the Commander with his life.

Out of both sentiment and reason, she ought to protect national security.

But Yan Chuhua, she was her good friend.

Seeing Yan Qianyi’s troubled face, Mu Yunlie rubbed her head, "If you really can’t answer, you don’t have to."

"I will judge based on the facts and will never betray the justice and conscience that a soldier should have," Yan Qianyi looked into Mu Yunlie’s eyes with determination, "I am not someone who can’t distinguish right from wrong, and I will never betray my country for my own personal feelings."

Mu Yunlie nodded in satisfaction.

With that, he could rest assured.

Yan Qianyi wanted to quickly shift away from this heavy topic when she suddenly remembered about Ah Chang.

"Why don’t you have a domestic system at home?"

"Has Ah Chang not taken good care of you?"

"No, no, he’s been very attentive. It’s just that Ah Chang is a military-grade system, and having him do household chores seems a bit unfair to him, and quite tiring."

Eventually, after she graduated and joined the military, Xiao Ke would also be upgraded to a military-grade system.

She was quite curious as to what functions military-grade systems include.

Ah Chang was so dominant that he had arranged her marriage to Mu Yunlie without her confirmation on the system.

At the training base, Ah Chang had also awakened Xiao Ke from the base system’s forced hibernation.

Would Xiao Ke be able to do the same after his upgrade to military-grade?

Mu Yunlie seemed unconcerned, "He’s just an intelligent system, what’s there to be tired about?"

"But I feel that Ah Chang is different from other artificial intelligence systems. He has a strong sense of self, so his feelings should be considered."

A glint of sharpness flashed in Mu Yunlie’s eyes. "Did he send you to plead on his behalf?"

"No, no," Yan Qianyi quickly shook her head and gestured, "I was just curious why you wouldn’t get a domestic system."

Mu Yunlie wasn’t stingy, but on this matter, he really did seem a bit so, no wonder Ah Chang felt mistreated.

Nowadays, most well-off families have domestic systems as standard equipment.

"I’m used to it, it’s quite fine this way. Come on, let’s go eat."

Mu Yunlie wanted to end this conversation, taking her hand and heading to the dining room.

After dinner, the two of them walked hand in hand for a while.

Seeing that Yan Qianyi didn’t seem in good spirits, Mu Yunlie said, "You should rest early when we get back, and don’t give me any injections tonight."

"That won’t do; all our previous effort would go to waste if we stopped now."

The toxins in Mu Yunlie’s body were extremely stubborn and even had regenerative capabilities within the human body.

They must be continuously treated to be gradually eliminated.

If paused midway, the prior efforts would only suppress them, and the toxins would rebuild an immune system within his body.

Mu Yunlie looked at her with a pained expression, "But you look so tired today."

"I’m actually not that tired, it’s just these past few days worrying about Chu Hua."

Physical tiredness could be fought with strengthening medication, and if she couldn’t take it, she just needed to take a pill.

But mental exhaustion, medication could not resolve that.

"Don’t worry, leave this to me. Whether Yan Chuhua is dead or alive, I’ll find out for you. Wait for my news."

Yan Qianyi nodded.

She indeed had been too busy lately, unable to spare the time and energy.

With Mu Yunlie’s help in the investigation, she could relax a bit.

Because he was worried about Yan Qianyi being too tired, Mu Yunlie restrained himself that night. After administering the injection, he just behaved and held her without any further advances.

She curled up in his arms, feeling an immense sense of security.

Ever since she had consummated her marriage with Mu Yunlie and affirmed their feelings, her heart finally had a place to belong. Like taking a tranquilizer, she felt more courageous facing the unknown future.

Regardless of whether her mother’s enemies were lurking in the shadows.

Regardless of whether Yan Chuhua was a spy or not.

In Mu Yunlie’s arms, she completely relaxed and soon fell asleep peacefully.

...

In the president’s office of Yan Group.

Yan Qianyi was perusing the files of three individuals, handing one of them to the HR manager standing before her.

"This one, let’s give him a trial."

"Okay, I’ll arrange it right away."

The HR manager took the files and walked out.

Yan Qianyi let out a long sigh of relief, stretching her arms lazily.

Finally, she had settled the matter.

Xu Yuan knocked and entered the office.

"Miss Qianyi, I just saw the HR manager leave your office. Have you decided on a candidate?"

"Yes, I’ve decided on the person you strongly recommended. He can start work officially tomorrow."

Out of the three candidates the HR department selected for her consideration, Xu Yuan had strongly recommended one to her.

Yan Qianyi said, "Let’s see how he performs during the probation period. Normally, I don’t have much time to come to the group, so I’ll trouble you to keep a closer watch."

"Miss Qianyi, you’re too polite. It’s my duty, and I’m truly happy that you’re taking over the group. Seeing President Hong ruining my master’s hard work these past two years has upset me a lot. If it weren’t for you, I would have already submitted my resignation to the HR department by now."

Yan Qianyi nodded, "Your dedication is something my mother would be comforted to know if she were watching from heaven. By the the way, have you gotten any results from the investigation I asked you to look into?"