The two are about the same age. Although Yu Lingli is more outgoing, Zheng Yuanyuan has met more people and has had more experiences in the past year. If she wants to get along well with someone, she can naturally go along with their temperament.

Seeing Zheng Yuanyuan's worried expression, Yu Lingli quietly comforted her, "Sister Yuanyuan, my grandfather wouldn't say that if he wasn't sure. Since he said the method works, it must be the right treatment. You can relax and your brother will get better soon."

Zheng Yuanyuan forced a smile. She had been thinking a lot these past few days. She felt useless. Her brother was seriously injured and lying in bed, and all she could do was stand by helplessly.

Xu Zhi knew that Zheng Boyuan's condition was starting to improve, and finally breathed a sigh of relief. She leaned against the kang (a heated brick bed) feeling sore all over.

Zheng Yuanyuan brought over a bowl of ginseng tea and said softly, "Sister-in-law, I've made some ginseng tea. Would you like some?"

Xu Zhi sat up, took the ginseng tea and drank a couple of sips. Zheng Yuanyuan lowered her head and choked up, saying, "Sister-in-law, am I really useless? With such a thing happening in the family, I can't help with anything."

Xu Zhi held Zheng Yuanyuan's hand and said, "Yuanyuan, you have done a great job. These past two days, you have helped your sister-in-law with household chores, arranged meals for everyone, and handled all the New Year's goods that were delivered. You have arranged for people to organize everything in an orderly manner. Yuanyuan, you have really helped your sister-in-law a lot."

Zheng Yuanyuan wiped her eyes with a handkerchief and said, "Sister-in-law, I haven't done enough."

With Zheng Boyuan's condition improving, Xu Zhi was in the mood to joke with Zheng Yuanyuan, saying, "We can't take your brother's place since he's lying there, can we? Good Yuanyuan, I'm very grateful that you're helping your sister-in-law like this."

Zheng Yuanyuan smiled when she heard Xu Zhi's words. Seeing that Xu Zhi could still joke with her, Zheng Yuanyuan felt a little relieved.

Chen Zhaoci, along with Master Yu and Chen's eldest uncle, worked tirelessly for several days. Zheng Boyuan's wound finally showed signs of healing on New Year's Eve, with the swelling subsiding.

Chen Zhaoci was completely relieved. Since the direction was right, as long as he worked hard in this direction, he would eventually succeed.

Xu Rao arrived early on New Year's Eve. Chen Zhaoci didn't dare to leave easily either. Chen's eldest uncle hurriedly returned to the Chen family to prepare for the New Year. As the eldest son of the eldest branch, he needed to preside over the ancestral worship ceremony.

Zheng Boyuan had fully regained consciousness. Due to extreme weakness, he had spent most of his time in a coma. When Xu Rao arrived, Zheng Boyuan was awake.

Xu Rao looked at Zheng Boyuan and said, "He's in good condition. He'll be able to get out of bed in a few days."

Chen Zhaoci pulled him outside and said, "I can't leave here. You can go back by yourself later."

Xu Rao nodded and said, "Okay, nothing is more important than the child's health. Grandmother and Father will understand."

Looking at the door, Xu Rao asked quietly, "When will Boyuan's health be fully recovered?"

Chen Zhaoci frowned, sighed, and said, "When the body is injured, there's always a recovery process. With gradual conditioning, it would be good if it could return to its original state in two or three years."

Xu Rao was somewhat agitated by the current strife in the court. Chen Zhaoci, seeing this, asked in a low voice, "Is something the matter?"

Xu Rao leaned close to Chen Zhaoci's ear and whispered, "After the New Year, when the seal is opened, I estimate that someone will impeach Boyuan. I think Boyuan will suffer. Before that, you must take good care of Boyuan's health. My father and I are already thinking of ways to help."

Chen Zhaoci nodded helplessly. Xu Rao, seeing Chen Zhaoci's expression, whispered, "You have to be patient for now so that many things can continue later. Please take care of things here."

After seeing Xu Rao off, Xu Zhi, supporting Chen Zhaoci's arm, and the mother and daughter slowly walked towards the backyard.

Xu Zhi rested her head on Chen Zhaoci's shoulder and said, "Mom, it's all our fault for dragging you down. We can't even come home for the New Year."

Chen Zhaoci didn't seem to care much about these things, and said, "As parents, we always put our children first. As long as you are all well, we can rest assured."

Xu Zhi is not a parent yet, so she naturally cannot understand Chen Zhaoci and Xu Rao's feelings. However, Xu Zhi feels both guilty and grateful that Chen Zhaoci stayed here for her sake.

Although Zheng Boyuan's wound was visibly beginning to heal and reduce swelling, the toxins in his body were not eliminated along with the wound's healing.

Because of Zheng Boyuan's injury, the New Year was rather dull. On the second day of the Lunar New Year, Uncle Yu prescribed medicine. After Chen Zhaoci and his men got the medicine, they boiled a large pot full of medicinal soup, put it into a bath tub that was more than half a person tall, carried it into the room, and began to give Zheng Boyuan a medicinal bath.

Actually, it would be better to do this a few days later, but Chen Zhaoci was afraid that someone from the capital would come to arrest Zheng Boyuan, so he had to bring forward the time for the medicinal bath.

On the afternoon of the sixth day of the first lunar month, Jia San returned from the capital and went directly to the backyard to see Xu Zhi, explaining that someone would come to take Zheng Boyuan to the Ministry of War the next day.

Upon hearing this, Xu Zhi felt as if she had fallen into an ice cellar, her face turning pale. She reached out to grab the table beside her, but stumbled and almost fell to the ground.

Chen Zhaoci was startled and quickly grabbed Xu Zhi's arm. Fortunately, Xu Zhi was not seriously injured, so he was relieved and helped her sit down slowly.

After Xu Zhi calmed down a bit, Jia San continued, "Miss, I have found out that someone in the Ministry of War questioned the young master. The Minister of War had no choice but to ask the young master to go to the Ministry of War to explain the situation. However, no one can say for sure how long this explanation will take. I think you should make more preparations for the young master."

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