Chapter 81 What will happen in the future if Sister Jinniang is really disfigured?
Jinniang was horrified by Du Heng's words. Her cousin had indeed mentioned yesterday that he would report the matter to the government, but he hadn't mentioned drawing the thief.
The sound of her heartbeat like a drum came into her ears. She hurriedly touched her chest and shook her head, saying, "Cousin, I, I didn't see anything clearly. His dagger came too fast. I was, I, I..."
She spoke this one sentence breathlessly, and her voice was not only intermittent but also as weak as a mosquito.
Seeing her trembling and shaky, Du Heng thought she was just remembering the thief's murder yesterday. He immediately felt guilty and said hurriedly, "Jinniang, it's my fault for not thinking it through. Don't worry about it. Just forget it."
Deng Jinniang felt relieved, and her voice recovered a little. She said, "Thank you for your understanding, cousin. Cousin, I don't know why, but I feel a little pain in my wound."
Du Heng apologized and said, "Go and pay your respects to Grandmother. Please be patient, I will ask the doctor to change your medicine as soon as possible."
The old lady had already exempted Du Hengchen from asking for her well-being three years ago, and now, upon hearing that her grandson had sent someone to pay his respects, she understood his intention. He wanted her to be present to fulfill his daily duty of checking on Jinniang's condition.
Such a gentleman has always been his grandson's demeanor, and the old lady was very pleased.
Hearing the news from Chaoxia, she knew that the young master and his cousin were already waiting outside the main hall. She couldn't help but frown: "It's cold outside, let them in quickly, don't let them get cold!"
Soon, the morning glow lifted the curtains, Heng'er leaned over slightly and walked in. Then, Jinniang also entered the room.
Du Heng, a slender man with a steady stride, had only taken a few steps before he'd already distanced himself from Jinniang. Perhaps it was because of Jinniang's petite figure that her already tall grandson seemed even taller. Though Jinniang tried to quicken her pace, she couldn't quite keep pace with her cousin.
Du Heng went to the old lady first and greeted her as "Grandma". Then Jinniang arrived and also asked how the old lady was.
Since the two men entered the house, the old lady has been watching them attentively. They walked one in front and one behind, with different paces and a huge difference in height. They did not look like a good match at all. The old lady could not help but sigh.
"grandmother."
Seeing that his grandmother seemed to be lost in thought, Du Heng called out to her again.
When the old man was called by his grandson, he realized that he had lost his composure. He quickly cheered himself up and asked them to sit down.
She first asked about Jinniang's injury, and Jinniang said yes to every question.
The old lady asked Du Heng again and learned that he still needed to go to the government office to report to the authorities. She urged him to go quickly: "It will take quite a while to report to the authorities. You should go quickly and don't delay your studies."
Since the old lady had spoken, Jinniang naturally had to follow suit, so she hurriedly said, "Cousin, Grandmother is right. Everything should be prioritized, so you don't need to be distracted by the matter of changing the medicine."
Du Heng said, "Don't worry, cousin. I've already made arrangements. Since today is the first day of the dressing change, it's best for me to personally invite the doctor. From now on, I'll let Li Mao handle the doctor's transportation. But I'll personally accompany you during the consultation and dressing change, so don't worry, cousin."
The old lady nodded and said, "What a good arrangement. You must take good care of Jinniang's affairs and don't fall behind in your studies."
Du Heng responded and added, "I will come to accompany you every day at noon. After lunch and dinner, if you need anything, you can send someone to find me."
Jinniang was willing to do so. After nodding in agreement, she stood up sensibly and said goodbye to the old lady with Du Heng.
After the two of them left the main hall, Jinniang bowed to Du Heng again and said, "Cousin, thank you for running around for me."
When she heard Du Heng was coming early in the morning, she focused on getting dressed. When Biyu brought breakfast into the room, she simply asked her to place it on the table, and then she didn't bother to worry about it. She hadn't felt anything in the main room just now, but as soon as she bowed slightly, she felt her vision go dark and her body went limp.
Du Heng had originally planned to say goodbye to Jinniang and immediately leave for the government office, but she suddenly staggered and fell into his arms. She had fainted once before when she first came to the Du Mansion, and Du Heng knew that she had probably not had a drop of water again.
At this moment, they were only a few steps away from the old lady's main hall. Du Heng didn't want to disturb his grandmother's peace, so he ordered Qingquan, "Quickly go get a bowl of sugar water or some candy, and don't disturb anyone else."
Qingquan took the order and left quickly.
Du Heng lowered his voice and asked Biyu, "What's going on? Didn't your cousin have breakfast?"
Biyu was wronged. She was a maid in the old lady's courtyard, how could she not know her limits? How could she tell her cousin that she was only busy dressing in front of the mirror and didn't even want to touch the breakfast?
Her hands were twisted together. She didn't open her mouth to explain herself, but bowed her head and admitted her mistake: "Sir, I know I was wrong."
Fortunately, at this time, Qingquan came over with a handkerchief in her hand, which contained some candies. It was obvious that they were the snacks that a little girl usually carried with her.
Du Heng signaled to Biyu, who understood and picked up a piece of candy and put it into her cousin's mouth.
After a while, Jinniang's eyelashes trembled slightly and she slowly opened her eyes.
Today was the first day after the Lantern Festival, and also the day she would attend classes with Mr. Bai after the Lunar New Year. As promised, Su Ying waited for Wanyi at the junction of the East and West Courtyards. Because of this, she hadn't gone to the library and didn't know what Du Heng had left for her.
Although Wanyi didn't like listening to lectures, she was very punctual. Su Ying didn't have to wait long before the two sisters met.
Wanyi called out "Sister Ying'er", and the two of them went to the main courtyard together.
"Sister Jinniang has moved to my grandmother's courtyard. After class, would you like to go with me to visit Sister Jinniang?"
This was exactly what Su Ying wanted to say. She nodded and said, "Of course I will go visit."
"Sister, I heard from mother that Sister Jinniang's face is going to be disfigured. Is this true?"
Su Ying was startled and quickly covered her mouth and said, "Wanyi, don't say anything nonsense."
Wanyi nodded and said, "Sister, I'm worried about Sister Jinniang. Although I didn't see Sister Jinniang's injuries with my own eyes, I've been worried since you told me yesterday. Mother told me that Sister Jinniang's face would be disfigured. I'm scared, but I have no one to ask. Sister Ying'er, I believe you, and I only dare to ask you, do you think Sister Jinniang's face will be disfigured?"
Although Su Ying didn't know why Jinniang was injured, she saw with her own eyes the blood gushing from the back of Jinniang's hand. She only remembered that there were two scratches on Jinniang's face, but they were not as shocking as the wound on the back of her hand.
Last night, her aunt had been in the main courtyard for over an hour before returning. She knew her aunt had to make some necessary arrangements due to the accident. Since her aunt hadn't mentioned it, she considerately didn't ask. It was only after Wanyi mentioned it that she realized Jinniang's facial injuries were even more serious than her hand injuries.
"Aunt, did you hear from the doctor that Sister Jinniang will be disfigured? As far as I know, no doctor came to visit yesterday."
Wanyi shook her head. "Mother said her face was wrapped with several inches of white cloth. It would be strange if there were no scars. It's likely to be disfigured. I'm just afraid. If Sister Jinniang is really disfigured, what will happen in the future?"
Su Ying understood Wanyi's meaning. They were only a few months younger than Jinniang, both in their prime years, and everyone cherished beauty. If their appearance was damaged, not only would it hinder everything else, even marriage would be a problem.
Su Ying felt a little uneasy in her heart. She didn't dare to think about it too much, so she interrupted Wanyi and said, "Wanyi, this matter concerns Sister Jinniang. We can't make any conclusions before the doctor makes a final decision."
Wanyi naturally listened to Su Ying, and the two of them said no more and entered their grandmother's courtyard.
As soon as she turned the corner, she saw a petite figure leaning against a tall figure. Wanyi's eyes widened, and she trembled as she asked, "Sister Jinniang, why, why is she in my brother's arms?"
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