The Cannon-Fodder Villainess Faked Her Death, Her Five Beast Mates Go Wild-Chapter 174: The First Guest

The unfamiliar sound of coughing startled Wen Shu.

She quickly pushed Luo Fei away, pulling him behind her and wiping her lips as she looked at the newcomer.

It was a well-dressed young male, holding a Totem, blinking his doe-like eyes with a doubtful expression as he looked at them.

"Excuse me, can you really heal broken bones?"

"Of course."

Having a customer on the first day of opening, Wen Shu felt she had never been this lucky.

Additionally, judging by his attire and appearance, it was clear he was of noble birth. If she healed him, wouldn’t he help spread the word?

She cleared her throat and unceremoniously instructed Luo Fei, "Go brew a bowl of potion for the guest to try."

Luo Fei still appeared swollen, clutching her hand and refusing to let go.

With her wrist tightly held, Wen Shu turned her head to see his eyes red-rimmed, full of unsatisfied grievances, dropping her gaze slightly.

"You..."

Her ears turned red. She silently cursed Luo Fei for being shameless and, fearing embarrassment, hurriedly sent him away, "Go quickly; we’ll talk at home later."

With this vague promise, Luo Fei felt a bit better and stepped away.

Wen Shu quickly got into her role, guiding the male into the partitioned area, "The medicine takes half a day to take effect. If you have urgent matters, it’s best to deal with them now."

The male’s eyes were complex. He shook his head, glanced at the warmly decorated partition, then suddenly stopped and sighed softly.

"Forget it, I still..."

His lips curled into a bitter smile, feeling as if he were mad to still believe in a Beastman’s ability to heal bone injuries after all these years.

Raising his somewhat limping leg, he turned to leave.

But Wen Shu couldn’t let this chance slip away.

"Wait!"

She swiftly blocked the doorway, noticing Luo Fei walking over with the brewing done. She hurriedly took the bowl of black medicine, "You’re our first customer; there’s no charge. Since you’re free now, why not give it a try? It might work."

The male hesitated, and Wen Shu softly coaxed, "Just this bowl of medicine, and when you wake up, your leg will be as good as new."

Hearing her confident tone, Buck, who longed for recovery, felt tempted.

Ever since his leg broke saving the Eldest Prince and he was dismissed from his duties, everything had been taken by his brothers. Regaining health was crucial for him!

Perhaps, coming to this shop was fate at work?

Buck’s dark eyes flashed with determination. He lifted the bowl and poured it into his mouth, but as soon as he drank half of it, everything went black, and he crashed heavily to the ground.

Seeing him fall before finishing the drink, Wen Shu stiffly turned her head. Luo Fei looked away guiltily, pressing his hand against his lips, "Cough, misjudged the dosage."

"..."

Not bothering to argue, Wen Shu had Luo Fei move him to a soft chair, shut the partition door, and healed all of Buck’s injuries.

All this was done in no time.

She instructed Luo Fei to set up the advertisement board outside, then found Wu Xuan to help distribute the remaining Totems.

Upon returning to the wooden house, even before Wen Shu entered, Buck ran up excitedly, trying to hug her.

But before he could touch her, a robust dragon tail swung fiercely!

Buck was hit in the stomach and flew back several meters. As he got up, he apologized to Luo Fei, "Sorry, I got too excited!"

Stretching his leg, his voice trembling, "Miss, it really worked! What reward would you like? Crystal Coins, or a position? Whatever you want, as long as I have it, it’s yours!" 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝚠𝚎𝚋𝗻𝗼𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝚘𝐦

Hearing this, Wen Shu couldn’t help but smile.

It was a win.

His identity clearly wasn’t simple.

She didn’t beat around the bush, but with ears listening nearby, she subtly made her request, "Free means free, but we could become friends!"

"In the future, if you help promote us, and if we could treat members of the royal family, I bet my little shop will be famous throughout the Empire..."

Wen Shu’s eyes brightened, and she casually added with a laugh, "Just saying, we’d be grateful if you’re willing to promote us."

Catching her drift, Buck’s eyes flickered, thinking she was ambitious and wanted to attach herself to the royal family.

However, introducing her to the royal family to alleviate someone’s serious illness would also be advantageous for him.

It’s a win-win.

"Of course," Buck smiled, raising his brows, "Your shop will be famous in the entire Empire."

Buck was true to his word.

Over half a month later, the previously sporadic business at the wooden house grew lively, the partitions were packed daily, and sometimes people waited a whole day without getting in.

More than half of them were introduced by Buck, drawn by reputation.

This day, after breakfast, Wen Shu basked in the warm sunshine, heading to the wooden house with Wu Xuan and Luo Fei.

About a month into her pregnancy, her belly had slightly bulged, not very conspicuous, but the males were extremely nervous.

Especially Wu Xuan, who insisted on carrying her even while walking, saying, "What if you trip over a stone?"

Wen Shu, used to freedom, suddenly found the attention uncomfortable, "Wu Xuan, I want to walk by myself."

She stared longingly at the ground, and Wu Xuan remained silent, merely tightening his hold.

The meaning was clear: not safe, not allowed.

He’d never been like this before!

Wen Shu felt like crying, slumping in Wu Xuan’s arms, covertly glancing at Luo Fei for help.

Yet, noticing her gaze, Luo Fei raised a brow, nonchalantly turning his face away, pretending not to see.

She didn’t know they had long reached a consensus.

Wu Xuan promised not to interfere with Luo Fei’s antics.

Luo Fei likewise wouldn’t interrupt Wu Xuan’s care for Wen Shu.

"Strange, why isn’t anyone in line today?"

Luo Fei remarked, looking ahead thoughtfully.

As he spoke, Wen Shu’s attention shifted.

Indeed, the usually crowded area outside the wooden house, with queues lining up since before dawn, was now eerily quiet, with only a solitary advertisement board, and...

A few tall, poised males, dressed in white uniforms with gold patterns, their long hair tied with red metal bands, standing vigilantly at the entrance, looking around.

Seeing their attire, Wen Shu’s lips curled.

After so long, the royal family had finally made an appearance.

As they neared, those males rushed to greet them, with Buck, having regained his position, leading the way.

"Miss Wen Shu, you’re finally here! Her Majesty the Queen is suddenly critically ill; please come to the Imperial Palace with us!"

He was sweating profusely, the Queen’s illness clearly more severe this time.

Wen Shu straightened up, feeling Wu Xuan’s arm remain firm, helplessly settling back, "Luo Fei, get the supplies."

The group sped towards the Royal Palace, but the males behind were skeptical.

"Isn’t it enough to bring the potion to the palace? Why bring people?"

An informed male whispered back, "It’s her secret formula, with mysterious brewing orders and tools no one’s seen, except for them..."

Led by Buck, they smoothly entered the Royal Palace, but nearing the Queen’s residence, guards blocked their path.

"This is Miss Wen Shu, here to treat the Queen."

Buck explained urgently, but the leading guard remained unmoved, glancing at Wen Shu and saying sternly, "Prince Youna instructed that only females may enter the Queen’s quarters."