"Life and death, unknown." These four words were what Zhao Changhe had just entrusted her with, to announce to the world the grave injuries of Hongling, but with the Spring and Autumn Pen Technique concealing any subsequent recovery. This saved the need for a tough choice; since Yue Hongling was gravely injured and didn't make it to the list, there's no dilemma about whether Yuxu should be removed or not. This man now truly understands, hmm.
In the eyes of the vast majority, the Chaotic World Book doesn't report falsehoods. If someone recovers, or even if there's a high probability of recovery, they usually wouldn't use something as severe as "life and death, unknown." For instance, Yuxu's entry uses "temporarily lost power," instead of "power has been lost." Once such heavy wording is used, it's unlikely there will be recovery.
Is Yue Hongling about to fall?
The hearts of the people trembled, yet Chang'an was even more shaken. It could be said Chang'an was in an uproar.