From that day on, the entire Peach Blossom Village knew that Liu Yingying was ill.

At first, some people didn't believe it and insisted on coming to see for themselves.

Only after they witnessed Liu Yingying lying in bed, seemingly disoriented, did they finally believe that she was truly ill.

As she collapsed, rumors began to spread...

Zhao Di and her siblings relayed the rumors they had heard to her.

"Liu Niang, those people are utterly ungrateful! They've gone too far!"

"They actually said that you died long ago, and that you are now a ghost that climbed up from the river to claim your life. They also said that the severe drought in Furong County was a sign of the birth of this ominous person."

"They also said that the reason you're so sick is because the underworld's messengers discovered you've escaped from hell and are now going to take you back..."

Zhao Di was very indignant.

These rumors were spreading more and more outrageously, and Liu Yingying was starting to admire their imagination!

It's a shame she doesn't write novels...

"Okay, I understand!" Liu Yingying shook her head speechlessly.

She seemed to have figured out the whole story and roughly knew the true purpose of the person behind the scenes.

"Jiawang, take some eggs from home and deliver them to your grandparents. Also, ask your third aunt to come over."

But when Zhu Jiawang handed the eggs to Ma Jinhua, he didn't receive a kind look in return.

"Why were only ten eggs delivered?"

Seeing Ma Jinhua's disgusted expression, Zhu Jiawang's rebellious nature couldn't be contained again, and he retorted directly, "What, Grandma, you still think it's not enough? If you think it's not enough, I'll take it back right now, and you can just ask your second and third uncles for more in the future!"

He was about to snatch the eggs back when he said that.

Ma Jinhua said that, but she wouldn't let him actually take it back. She quickly protected the eggs in her arms and scolded him.

"You heartless little brat, I'm your own grandmother, and this is how you treat me?"

"What kind of logic is it to take back something given as a sign of respect to one's elders?"

Zhu Jiawang: "Didn't you say you thought it was too little and didn't like it?"

Ma Jinhua was furious and embarrassed; "Your mother made so much money recently, and now she's about to die, and she doesn't even bother to give me that money to keep safe. Otherwise, after she dies, I wonder who will take care of you!"

Zhu Jiawang couldn't stand her words and yelled at her, "Who told you she's going to die? I won't allow you to curse Liu Niang!"

Ma Jinhua was furious; "You ungrateful wretch, didn't you hate Liu Shi before? What, have you finally been tamed by her?"

"You little wolf cub..."

Zhu Jiawang was still just a child, and he couldn't possibly win an argument against Ma Jinhua, a peasant woman who had been in the village for over a decade. He got so angry that his face turned red and his neck bulged.

In the end, it was only after Lü Sufeng returned that she was able to persuade the grandmother and grandson to stop.

"Alright, alright, Mother, why are you arguing with a child?"

"And Jiawang, she's your own grandmother. You have to respect elders..."

As she spoke, she pulled Zhu Jiawang away and led him to a secluded corner.

Is something the matter?

"Liu Niang asked me to tell you that you should come over when you have time..."

Watching Zhu Jiawang's thin figure leave, Lü Sufeng's expression darkened slightly.

Once it got dark and everyone was asleep, Lü Sufeng quietly went to see Liu Yingying.

Upon entering the room, I saw Liu Yingying, dressed neatly, leaning against the headboard.

People outside are spreading rumors that she has gone mad, and Lu Sufen was initially skeptical.

But when she saw Liu Yingying today, she felt that apart from looking thinner than before, there was nothing else wrong with her.

On the contrary, it was those eyes that seemed to see through people's hearts that made her feel a little scared.

"Sister-in-law, is there something you need to tell me?"

After Liu Yingying dismissed the children, she raised an eyebrow and smiled at her; "Have a seat first!"

Lu Sufeng sat down on the stool in front of her, full of doubts, and asked, "Sister-in-law, you must have heard some of the rumors outside, right? What's going on?"

Since Liu Yingying had decided to use her, there was no need to hide anything from her, so she directly handed her a packet of medicine residue.

"Look at this..."

"This is... medicine?"

Is there something wrong with this medicine?

Lü Sufeng didn't understand pharmacology, and her doubts grew even stronger.

Liu Liuying: "This is the medicine Dr. Ma prescribed for me a few days ago. It contains raw aconite, which can cause hallucinations and madness..."

"What!" Lu Sufeng exclaimed in shock.

But she quickly calmed down, swallowed hard, and asked again, "Is it the Doctor Ma from Majia Village?"

After receiving confirmation from Liu Yingying, a knowing look appeared on her face.

"I knew it... I see..."

Liu Yingying gave her a deep look. "Doctor Ma is Ma Qiumei's third great-uncle, so can I assume that Ma Qiumei conspired with others to murder me?"

For some reason, Lü Sufeng felt inexplicably guilty under her gaze.

But she wasn't involved in this at all!

"Sister-in-law! You're not doubting me, are you?"

"I swear to God, since I surrendered to you, I have never done anything to betray you!"

"However... lately I've noticed that my second sister-in-law's whereabouts are always very secretive. I even saw Zhu Guanbao's wife going to see her one night..."

Lü Sufeng has always been far more thoughtful than Ma Qiumei.

Especially after learning about Liu Yingying's attitude, she kept a close eye on Ma Qiumei's every move, waiting for an opportunity to catch her in the act.

Liu Yingying knew Lü Sufeng's personality well, which is why she called her over.

"Sister-in-law, I understand!"

"It must be that bitch Ma Qiumei is jealous that you made money, and Zhang Qiaonu is jealous that you were able to marry your uncle, so those two bitches are now working together to harm you?"

Lu Sufeng had heard a little about Zhang Qiaonv's intentions back then.

She was quick-witted, and with Liu Yingying's guidance, she instantly connected all the events and characters.

"To be honest, I think the same way, so I'm planning to turn the tables on them and see what they're up to."

"But I can't do this alone. As you can see, I'm sick right now and can't even leave this room..."

Lu Sufeng naturally understood what she meant, and immediately stood up, patting her chest to assure her: "Don't worry, sister-in-law, I will definitely keep a close eye on that bitch Ma Qiumei's every move!"

Liu Yingying nodded in satisfaction and promised her, "Your children are of school age, right? Once this matter is settled, I'll arrange for them to go to school with Jiawang and the others."

"What..." Lu Sufeng thought she had misheard.

For families like theirs, being able to support Zhu Xiucai's education back then was already an immense effort.

Given her current financial situation, her desire for her son to go to school is simply wishful thinking!

But Liu Yingying didn't seem to be joking.

She didn't dare ask any more questions, thanked him, and left.