Chapter 2272

Zhu Yanyi had spent a full year inside the Ruyi Space embroidering the fabric for her parents-in-law’s wedding quilt. Outside, only twelve days had passed. The intricate needlework was entirely her own handiwork. Once the fabric was ready, she sewed the quilt in reality, finishing it in just two hours.

The quilt featured an embroidered pattern of pine trees and cranes, symbolizing longevity. While such designs were common, using them on a wedding quilt was rare, especially when done by hand.

Yan Aohan examined it and said, "Wife, this is a work of art. My parents will definitely be too precious to use it."

Zhu Yanyi glanced at her. "Whether they use it is their choice. It is my heart as a daughter-in-law. Besides, we only have one wedding. We should leave something meaningful."

Yan Aohan wrapped his arms around her waist. "Wife, why don’t you make a dragon-and-phoenix quilt for us too?"

Their current bedding was made by Xie Xinlian, consisting of four-piece and six-piece sets. Ten-piece sets did not exist yet, so four or six pieces were already considered good.

Zhu Yanyi thought for a moment. "Alright. I’ll make a four-piece set for our wedding night."

Wedding bedding, including blankets and pillows, needed to be red. Since time in the Ruyi Space was plentiful, she could manage it.

Yan Aohan asked, "Will it tire you out? If so, we don’t need it." He had only suggested it casually; he truly did not want his wife to exhaust herself.

Zhu Yanyi smiled. "No. Time in the space is long, so I won’t be tired. I am still the Azure Sovereign Qingdi. This is not like refining spiritual or immortal treasures. It doesn’t consume much energy."

"Then go ahead. Do it when you have time," Yan Aohan said.

Zhu Yanyi agreed. Aside from her scheduled acupuncture follow-ups for Principal Liu at the hospital, she spent her time in the Ruyi Space crafting the four-piece set.

Her embroidery skills were exceptional. The dragon-and-phoenix quilt, pillowcases, and blanket all featured matching motifs. When the two pillows were placed together, they formed a complete dragon-and-phoenix auspicious pattern. This project took her two years in the Ruyi Space, which equated to twenty-four days in the real world. By then, Principal Liu had already recovered and left the hospital.

Zhu Yanyi had not publicized Principal Liu’s recovery. However, her severe condition at Yong City First Hospital was well-known. Her miraculous recovery sparked curiosity, and many asked about her health. They learned she had been saved by a divine doctor. Principal Liu kept Zhu Yanyi’s identity a secret.

At the same time, Zhu Yanyi had also healed another person: An Xiaoxiao. Principal Liu had not revealed this either.

An Xiaoxiao had been rescued by people sent by Yan Aohan. When she returned, Zhu Yanyi had only half-finished the parents-in-law’s quilt. When Zhu Yanyi visited An Xiaoxiao, the girl was skeletal, her eyes dull and vacant. Her body was covered in bruises and scars. Most tragically, she had been tortured and raped for two years. Her mind and body were broken.

An Xiaoxiao sat on the hospital bed, hugging her knees, silent.

Miao Kai explained, "Nurse Liu helped clean her. She is covered in bruises and other marks, including signs of sexual assault. We don’t know the extent of her internal injuries yet."

Zhu Yanyi waved her hand. "I understand. Please leave. I will see her."

She knew An Xiaoxiao needed quiet, not comfort. Fortunately, the ward was very peaceful.

"Xiaoxiao, do you still recognize me?" Zhu Yanyi sat in front of her.

An Xiaoxiao looked up. She studied Zhu Yanyi’s familiar face, eyes, and aura. A memory surfaced. "Zhu Yanyi."

"It’s me. Don’t be afraid, Xiaoxiao. I am your attending doctor now. No one will know you are being treated here," Zhu Yanyi said gently, stroking An Xiaoxiao’s head like an older sister.

An Xiaoxiao, naturally gentle and sensitive, broke down. She hugged Zhu Yanyi and cried.

For two years, she had only wanted to escape. But her captors bound her and forced a mentally disabled man to rape her every night. She never forgot the terror of those nights. She had even miscarried due to the beatings. She had thought she would die there.

"They are demons. No matter how I begged, they didn’t stop. I am dirty. They made me feel so dirty," she sobbed.

"You are not dirty. Xiaoxiao is still pure," Zhu Yanyi said, her voice carrying a slight hypnotic tone. "Our Xiaoxiao is very gentle. She has a dream to become a great painter. Now that you are safe, you need to sleep. When you wake up, it will all be over."

Zhu Yanyi’s gentle voice seemed to lull An Xiaoxiao. The girl lay down and fell asleep.

Seeing her asleep, Zhu Yanyi raised an eyebrow and inserted a golden needle into An Xiaoxiao’s body.

At that moment, Gao Xia and Principal Liu came to visit. Seeing An Xiaoxiao’s condition, Gao Xia shed tears. "Yanyi, how is Xiaoxiao?"

"She is fine. She resisted a lot, so she was beaten severely. Some internal organs were displaced, but with proper rest, she will recover," Zhu Yanyi said calmly. "By the way, Gao Xia, do you have her parents’ phone number?"

"Yes, yes," Gao Xia hurriedly searched for it. "After Xiaoxiao went missing, we saved her parents’ numbers. We promised to call them if we had news."

"Please call them. Let them come over," Zhu Yanyi explained softly. "Although Xiaoxiao is injured, she needs the security of having her family nearby."