Chapter 548 The Two's Plans

The village chief's wife pulled down Shu Yu's clothes and exclaimed in pain when she saw the scratches on her body.

"No wonder it hurts so much. There's so much blood, and so many cuts. Quick, Huimei, come here first and use a handkerchief to clean the young lady up."

Huimei was a girl about the same age as Shuyu. Upon hearing this, she immediately wrung out a wet handkerchief and carefully wiped the bloodstains off Shuyu.

Shu Yu is not afraid of pain, so this little bit of pain is nothing to her.

But she still hissed softly from time to time, looking like she was in a lot of pain.

Fortunately, Huimei's movements were indeed gentle. After wiping the wound, she applied the medicine, always very gently.

She herself, however, was so afraid of using too much force that she remained focused and ended up sweating profusely.

Shu Yu put her clothes back on and thanked the two of them again.

The village chief's wife smiled and thought to herself, "This young lady has a very good attitude. Young Master Yun is overthinking things."

Then, she really wanted to chat with Shu Yu more and ask him a few questions out of curiosity.

Before she could speak, Shu Yu covered her mouth with her hand, yawned, and looked very sleepy.

The village chief's wife then remembered that she was tired and injured, and that she really needed to rest. She smiled, got up, and went out with her daughter.

Shu Yu exhaled, carefully avoiding the injury on her right hand, and slowly lay down.

A short while later, Meng Yunzheng returned.

"How are you? Did it hurt?"

"No, this ointment feels cool and refreshing, it's actually quite comfortable."

"Zhao Xi's medicine is very effective. Luckily, I brought two bottles of commonly used medicine with me this time. Otherwise, it would be really hard to find a doctor here, let alone medicine for injuries."

Because he often goes out and occasionally fights with others, Meng Yunzheng always carries medicine for injuries, which came in handy.

He had just inquired and learned that there was a doctor in the village, but his medical skills were mediocre. As for medicine for wounds, it was all made by picking herbs from the mountains, pounding them into juice, and applying it to the wounds. It was effective, but slow to take effect.

Shu Yu nodded. "What did you talk about with the village chief just now?"

"Nothing much, just inquired about the village. This is Dafang Village, which is more than 30 li away from the next post station, and we have to take a detour. The town isn't far, though; we'll go there tomorrow."

Shu Yu had no objection, "What about the exile team..."

“You’re not fit to rejoin the group in your current condition. The exile team won’t stop for you just because you’re injured; they’ll be traveling every day, which won’t be good for your recovery. I’ve already left a mark on Zhao Xi. If all goes well, he should be in town tomorrow. Let him take a look at you. After you’ve recovered for a few days, we’ll go to the post station and have someone send a message to the leading officer. They’ll come to pick you up.”

Shu Yu nodded. She didn't have a household registration or travel permit, so it was impossible for her to go to the southwest on her own. She didn't want to end up in the next county and be mistaken for a fugitive.

Fortunately, they were familiar with the leading officer.

I just don't know how serious his injuries were when he fell off the car.

As the two were talking, a knocking sound came from outside the door.

Meng Yunzheng got up to open the door and saw a five or six-year-old boy standing there, obediently saying to him, "My dad told me to call you to dinner."

After he finished speaking, he curiously peered inside, wanting to see Shu Yu, and leaned forward, his little hands gripping the door frame.

As he leaned forward, the thing hanging around his neck fell outside his collar.

(End of this chapter)