He just wanted to go out to find something to eat, and he didn't expect to attract the bandits. When he encountered danger, he instinctively ran away. He even thought that if those people hadn't run away and something had happened, it was because they were stupid. He wondered if they would have been safe if they had run away with him.

But after experiencing so much during this time, he realized where he went wrong. Of course, those who were as young and strong as him could run, but what about their families? What about the elderly, the weak, the sick, and the disabled?

It's like he ran away, leaving behind his parents, elderly grandparents, and other younger siblings.

If he had stayed behind and fought alongside his people against the bandits, wouldn't his people have had a better chance of survival?

During this time, he kept reflecting on himself and tried to make amends to his uncle and younger cousin. Over time, although his uncle still didn't like him, he no longer stopped him from interacting with his younger cousin, which made him very happy.

So when he encountered the Dong family coming to cause trouble this time, he wanted to make up for the regrets he had on his previous escape from famine. Regardless of whether he had the ability to subdue those people, at least he didn't abandon his uncle and sister Lianhua again.

He thought for a moment and answered seriously, "Perhaps it is because you have taught me to read and understand principles during this time that I have come to understand what it means to share in the glory and loss of one another. I am no longer the Lu Xiaoyang who only cares about himself."

Looking back on how he came to Jingzhou, the process was far more difficult than he had imagined. When his clansmen traveled together, he was still able to eat under the care of his parents. But after the accident, he traveled alone. During the most difficult time, he even drank his own urine.

On the road, he would encounter other refugees like himself. He dared not go looking for trouble, so he could only steal things when they weren't looking. If he was lucky, he could escape; if he was unlucky, he would get beaten up.

Countless times, he regretted running away, but he was unwilling to admit it.

He kept telling himself that he was right, and that if he hadn't run away, he would have died there just like his people.

But later, when he met his third grandfather's family and saw the remaining living clansmen, he deeply understood that life could only be better with the clansmen around.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have gone and tricked Qian Daniu's parents just to avenge the Lu family.

Lei Zi nodded, agreeing with his aunt. Little Sheep knew his mistake and corrected it; they should give him a chance.

Lu Guilan nodded in satisfaction. After all, they were all children of the family, and she didn't want to see Lu Xiaoyang make the same mistake again and again.

Lu Xiaoyang silently finished her meat porridge and got up to leave. Lei Zi said, "Third Aunt said you injured your head, and it's quite serious. Why don't you stay here for now? That way, you and your uncle can look after each other!"

The house was empty. When the house was built, extra rooms were specially built to serve as guest rooms, and now they have become their temporary wards.

Lu Guilan also said, "Yes, your Uncle Song is quite badly injured. I have to take care of the children tonight, so I won't be able to look after him. You can keep an eye on things here."

She really just wanted him to stay. The child had suddenly matured a lot, and she, as his aunt, was very pleased.

"Okay, I'll take good care of my uncle!"

Lu Xiaoyang knew this was a sign that the Lu family approved of him, and he was overjoyed. However, thinking about the trouble the Dong family would cause, he couldn't help but ask, "Auntie, are we still going to set up our stall tomorrow?"

"I won't be going for a while. You guys focus on recovering."

The next morning, He Jiuniang still got up early to go to the clinic. She had agreed not to see patients, but now she was even more tired than when she was seeing patients. It was truly a tragedy.

Fortunately, she had originally planned to check on the Dong family's situation today, so even though she was so sleepy she could barely keep her eyes open, she still went out without complaint.

"Dr. He, you've come at the right time. Last night, Mr. Dong's old ailment flared up again. Other doctors have seen him, but the pain hasn't subsided. So I decided to take you to see him first thing this morning!"

Upon seeing He Jiuniang, Manager Ren hurriedly picked up his medicine box and prepared to take her out. He excitedly said, "The Dong family is a prominent family in our county. Even the county magistrate has to give them some face. They are also very generous. If you can cure Master Dong's illness, the consultation fee will definitely be substantial!"

He Jiuniang raised an eyebrow, not in a hurry to go with him, but asked, "Which Dong family?"

"What do you mean, which Dong family? It's the Dong family, the rich man's family! The most famous Dong family in our county is the Dong family!"

Manager Ren was taken aback. He remembered that He Jiuniang had come from a famine and didn't know much about the wealthy families here. He was about to explain things to her when she sneered and said, "I'm not going."

"What?"

Manager Ren was stunned. "But I already promised them! Doctor He, please do me the honor and go take a look. It's best if our clinic doesn't offend the Dong family!"

Although the Dong family were imperial physicians from the palace, they were ultimately just doctors with no real power in the court. These wealthy people might not even care about them. If they offended the Dong family because of this, their future would likely be difficult.

After all, that's the Dong family, a family that even the county magistrate has to treat with respect!

"Manager Ren, you may not know this, but I have a grudge against the Dong family. I will not go. You should go and refuse them."

"A grudge? When did this happen?"

"yesterday."

Manager Ren: ...

At this moment, in the Dong family mansion, Dong the rich man's cries of pain grew louder and louder, and many things were smashed on the ground, leaving a mess. It was clear that his old illness had flared up, which had made him very irritable.

"What time is it? Why hasn't the doctor from Yuyuan Hall arrived yet?"

Panting heavily, Master Dong asked his servant, who hurriedly replied, "I'll go and invite him myself!"

"Then hurry up and go! You're all useless! Ouch, that hurts so much! Ouch~"

The wealthy man kept shouting, and none of his wives, concubines, or maids dared to approach him, for fear of causing trouble for themselves.

However, the servant rushed back as soon as he left: "Master, master! The young shop assistant from Yuyuan Hall just came by and brought... brought a message..."

"What did you say?"

Dong Caizhu glared at him with hostility. At a time like this, why was he still sending messages? Yu Yuantang was really something!

The servant immediately knelt on the ground and stammered, "The female doctor said that she has a grudge against our Dong family. Unless... unless Master personally goes to apologize to her, she will not treat Master!"

After saying just one short sentence, the servant's forehead was wet with sweat, and beads of nervous sweat kept dripping down his face.

"Useless! What kind of female doctor is she? Does she have a grudge against the Dong family? She's gone too far!"

The wealthy man, Dong, was furious. He grabbed a teacup and smashed it on the ground. The servant hurriedly closed his eyes, and a shard of the teacup splashed onto his forehead, drawing blood instantly.

He was terrified, but also relieved. Luckily, he had closed his eyes, or he might have gone blind!