Another person quickly spoke up, and the others also looked on with anticipation. Han Luoxue sighed, "I'm already very happy that you believe in me! This money is rightfully yours. You should be the pillars of your families, right? You haven't been able to work recently because of your hand injury, and I'm sure your families aren't doing too well. Take this money back and buy some good things for your families to eat!"
One tael for one person and ten taels for ten people is nothing to her, but for these people, it could be their lifeline.
The group expressed their gratitude profusely. Han Luoxue distributed ointment and silver to them, and Doctor Xu explained the precautions for applying the medicine.
"Because this is an experiment, we want to verify the drug's effectiveness as soon as possible. So please don't be stingy when using the ointment. Apply a generous amount and reapply it every one or two hours. If you experience any discomfort, please note it down if you can tolerate it, and come to me if you can't."
"No matter what, I hope to see you at Fu'an Hall tomorrow morning, so I can see how effective the ointment is and check if there's anything that needs improvement!"
The men nodded quickly, knowing that Doctor Xu was doing it for their own good.
...
After the girl saw the others off, Han Luoxue was still preoccupied.
"Sister Xue, what you make is so delicious! We could open a barbecue restaurant or a hot pot restaurant, either would be great."
Zhou Jie is full of enthusiasm. This time, she is determined to do everything herself when opening the store and will definitely not ask others for help.
In the past, when she ran her business in Beijing, she mostly acted as a hands-off manager.
"In a few days, I'm not in the mood to do it right now."
Seeing that Han Luoxue wasn't in high spirits, Zhou Jie didn't complain:
"Okay, I'll take a look around first."
"Xue'er, are you alright?"
Yunniang also sensed that something was wrong with her daughter, so she quickly put some food on her daughter's plate and urged her to eat more.
"It's nothing, I guess it's because I haven't been resting well lately."
"Then I'll take care of the child tonight, you get some sleep."
Han Luoxue is usually not needed at night, but sometimes she sleeps with the child, and when the child wakes up, she will also be startled awake.
"Need not."
"Snow Girl, you don't need to come over tonight. We'll take good care of the children."
Aunt Xu also hurriedly comforted them, saying that these two children were so easy to take care of, and with her granddaughter's help, they weren't tired at all.
"Oh well."
Han Luoxue was very satisfied with Aunt Xu; she was truly devoted to the children.
She personally stayed by the side of the two children every night.
She was afraid that her children would wake up at night and cry if they couldn't find her. Her four children were also very obedient, especially the eldest and second eldest, who would even go to the backyard to help with chores when they had free time.
Han Luoxue had told them that they didn't need to do that; they were still children, and at this age, they should be enjoying playing.
However, the two children were extremely clever and sensible. Miaomei told her, "Sister, we want to help you. You've been so good to us. Besides, if you hadn't taken us away, my sisters and I wouldn't even have enough to eat right now. We might have starved to death long ago, or been beaten to death by our father!"
Han Luoxue sighed inwardly. This was what people meant when they said that poor children learn to be independent early. Although these children were young, they already knew how to be grateful.
"Oh, Xue girl, the work isn't very tiring anyway, so just let them do it. Let them help out with what they can, otherwise we won't feel at ease living here! It's not a big deal to help you take care of the kids, and you even feed us, making sure we eat so well every meal, and you still pay us wages. Your auntie feels so bad about it!"
Actually, Aunt Xu had said several times that they would be happy as long as they had a place to stay and food to eat. It was Han Luoxue who was unwilling and insisted on paying them wages.
At the time, Aunt Xu firmly refused, but Han Luoxue persuaded her: "The four girls are growing up, especially Miaomei. When she gets married in the future, aren't you going to save some dowry for her?"
At this time, when a woman gets married, she will definitely receive a bride price. However, people with a little bit of wealth will also prepare some dowry for their daughters. With a dowry, the daughter will have someone to rely on after she gets married, and she will have more confidence in her husband's family.
These words successfully shut Aunt Xu up. Her daughter hadn't protected her properly back then, but she had always thought that she must raise these four granddaughters to adulthood and watch them get married in style!
This time, Ouyang Zhen responded very quickly.
He wanted to come in person, but Han Luoxue stopped him. "I just feel a little uneasy. It's not like anything's really wrong. What if you come over and nothing's wrong here, and it disrupts your plans over there? That wouldn't be good."
"I'm just worried about you! Xue'er, you've never had this kind of premonition before!"
"It's nothing! I guess I was just overthinking it!"
It was clear that Ouyang Zhen was very worried; otherwise, he wouldn't have used telepathy to say so much.
Upon receiving the news, Ouyang Zhen immediately made arrangements. He summoned his most trusted Uncle Han and explained the situation to him: "I don't trust anyone else to go, Uncle Han. You personally lead the men there and make sure Xue'er is well protected!"
Uncle Han looked solemn. He knew how much Ouyang Zhen valued Han Luoxue, and said seriously, "Your Highness, rest assured, even if I die, I will not let Xun'er and the others get into trouble!"
"Uncle Ba, you don't need to say that. I hope you're doing well, and that you two are doing well too!"
Over the years, the two of them have depended on each other for survival. Uncle Han has taken care of him like a father, and Ouyang Zhen is very grateful.
"Is there still no news about the former crown prince?"
"No!"
Ouyang Zhen was a little frustrated. He didn't know where Ouyang Fu had hidden. He had sent out so many people to search for him, but they still hadn't found him.
"Your Highness, this matter cannot be dragged on indefinitely. The Emperor is not giving any leeway. You must think of another way!"
In fact, some people had suggested to Ouyang Zhen before that since they couldn't find the former crown prince, they should use some unconventional methods.
Ouyang Zhen hadn't agreed to any of them. But now he was starting to regret it.
"I'll think about it!"
...
"Your Majesty, please, please save Fu'er!"
In the imperial study, the Empress knelt on the ground, weeping uncontrollably.
The Emperor rubbed his forehead in frustration. He looked up, his eyes red: "Empress, you should know what crime the former Crown Prince committed! How dare you come here begging me to save him!"
"Your Majesty, Fu'er is definitely innocent. How could he possibly rebel?"
Several days had passed, but the Queen still couldn't believe that her obedient and adorable son could possibly conspire with outsiders to rebel.
What she found even more unbelievable was that when the rebellion failed and her son fled in panic, he didn't even take his old mother with him!
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