Chapter 462 The Liu Family's Past
That night, Du Wanchun told Zhou Ruiyuan her guess.
Zhou Ruiyuan thought so too. "Little Liu has been away from home for so long and has never thought of going back. They made their move at this time, probably because they are targeting our Zhou family."
Du Wanchun lit the lamp in the room and placed it on the table. "Do you know how the Liu family is doing now?"
Zhou Ruiyuan usually interacted with the magistrates of various counties in Qingzhou Prefecture, so he knew a little about it. He replied, "The master of the Liu family used to favor his concubine over his wife. After Xiao Liuzi disappeared in the capital, Madam Liu fell ill and died not long after. As soon as Madam Liu was buried, Master Liu made that concubine his wife."
"The eldest son of the Liu family is the son of this concubine, and he is the one who is making trouble for you."
Du Wanchun laughed and said, "It's still the same. Master Liu never used to be hostile to me. He did his silk and tea business, and I did my rice, spices and rouge business. We didn't have anything to do with each other. But now that his eldest son is in charge, he's started to go against our Zhou family."
The Zhou family's business was getting better and better every day, which naturally aroused the jealousy of many people.
The villagers in Changliu Village who were at odds with the Zhou family could only watch helplessly as their money came in, and dared not cause any trouble.
The eldest son of the Liu family is young and arrogant. He doesn't care what kind of county magistrate Zhou Ruiyuan is; he will take action if he wants to.
Zhou Ruiyuan helped Du Wanchun sit on the couch and massaged her legs.
As her belly grew bigger, Du Wanchun's calves became slightly swollen, and Zhou Ruiyuan would massage them for her every night.
Each time he massaged her, Zhou Ruiyuan would secretly resolve that this was the last time Wanchun would get pregnant, and he couldn't let her suffer too much.
Thinking about the eldest son of the Liu family, Du Wanchun suddenly looked up and said, "I heard that the old master of the Liu family is a rigid old man who has never liked this daughter-in-law who was promoted from concubine to wife. What do you think he would do if he knew that his grandson was still alive?"
Zhou Ruiyuan's eyes lit up, and he smiled, "Maybe he'll just give the whole family business to Xiao Liu."
He was just joking.
After all, Xiao Liu has been away from home for many years, and the eldest son of the Liu family has been a young master for more than ten years. It is a foregone conclusion that he will inherit the family business.
It's utterly absurd that Xiao Liu could seize their family business based solely on his bloodline.
However, Du Wanchun thought it was very likely. She smiled meaningfully and said, "Little Liu has been a servant for more than ten years. It's time for him to be the master."
Zhou Ruiyuan ignored her words and focused on massaging her legs.
The couple had been married for many years and had a level of understanding that was beyond the reach of ordinary people.
No matter what Du Wanchun says or does, Zhou Ruiyuan will unconditionally stand by her side.
Five days later, Xiao Liu's injuries had improved considerably, and he had even made great progress in that area.
Doctor Xu was very happy to tell Du Wanchun about this.
Du Wanchun couldn't help but praise Doctor Xu's excellent medical skills.
"Dr. Xu is really amazing; he can even cure such a stubborn disease."
Du Wanchun said sincerely that although Xiao Liuzi's injury healed faster this time thanks to her, he really owed a lot to Doctor Xu for that aspect of his life.
Dr. Xu stroked his beard, his eyes narrowing into slits with a smile. "It's also because this kid was lucky. A few days ago, when I was searching through my house, I happened to find a prescription in the medical books my father left behind."
Du Wanchun smiled and said, "Although it's because we have a prescription, the preparation, collection, and acupuncture are still all done by you, Doctor Xu."
Although Dr. Xu used to be just a country doctor, ever since he went to Du Wanchun's estate and married a woman, he has been studying medicine at home every day.
As a result, medical skills improved dramatically.
Du Wanchun knew that he had some real skills, which is why she felt comfortable letting Xiao Mianmian learn medicine from him.
Lian'er came out of Xiao Liu's room and, hearing their question, asked them again to confirm, "Manager Du, Doctor Xu, can Xiao Liu really cure this?"
Doctor Xu smiled and said, "Wait, not only can it be cured, but it's already showing signs of improvement."
Upon hearing this, Lian'er's eyes reddened, and tears welled up in them.
Aunt Zhou, holding the prepared medicine, said, "Once Xiao Liuzi recovers, you two can get married as soon as possible."
Lian'er, who was still crying with excitement, blushed instantly after hearing what Aunt Zhou said. She lowered her head, took the medicine bowl, thanked everyone, and hurriedly went into the house.
As Dr. Xu looked at it, he stroked his beard and almost burst out laughing.
Du Wanchun got up and saw Doctor Xu out of the mansion.
As the two arrived at the door, Doctor Xu reminded them, "Manager Du, you are pregnant now, so please don't overexert yourself."
As Du Wanchun led the way, she replied with a smile, "Now, whether it's at home or in the shop, there are people taking care of things, so it's not tiring."
Dr. Xu felt somewhat relieved; to him, Du Wanchun was practically his own daughter.
Before he left, he made sure to prescribe some medicine to help her maintain her pregnancy.
In fact, Du Wanchun was in very good health and her pregnancy was stable, so she didn't need these pregnancy-stabilizing medicines. However, Doctor Xu was still worried and left a prescription before leaving.
Not long after Doctor Xu left, a scout who had been squatting not far from the Zhou family's gate hurriedly left.
He boarded the carriage and then galloped away, leaving Cheng'an County and arriving at the neighboring Ziyang County.
Inside the Liu family mansion in Ziyang County, the eldest son of the Liu family is preparing to take a concubine.
He inherited his father's true nature, neglecting his first wife and only thinking about taking a concubine.
Mr. Liu and his wife turned a blind eye, only wanting him to give them a son as soon as possible.
However, the eldest son of the Liu family had taken in five or six concubines, but none of them became pregnant.
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