Xu Zhuohua didn't really want to go back to bed, but it was just too cold.
I was just handing over the medicine when I closed the door, all out of sheer willpower.
Right now, all he wants to do is kick Cheng Muyun out of bed.
She turned around and punched him.
Cheng Muyun clutched his chest and gasped, looking like he was in great pain.
Xu Zhuohua's heart tightened. "What's wrong?"
She punched Cheng Muyun's injured shoulder.
Cheng Muyun lifted the clothes on his shoulders, revealing a body wrapped in thick bandages, emanating a faint medicinal fragrance.
A trace of red blood had seeped from the spot where Xu Zhuohua had punched him.
"The cold weather slowed down the healing of the wound, and the poor hygiene led to an infection."
The layers of gauze were unwrapped, revealing a gruesome wound.
To remove the bullet, a hole was dug, and medicine was inserted. The surrounding skin could not heal, and some areas became inflamed and infected, with tissue fluid seeping out.
Even if I was still angry, it all went away, leaving only heartache.
"Does it hurt?" Xu Zhuohua asked.
"It was really painful, so painful that I couldn't sleep at night, but it stopped hurting after I saw you."
Xu Zhuohua pursed her lips, thinking to herself that Cheng Muyun was not only handsome, but also had such a sweet tongue. If he took a fancy to any woman, he would definitely be able to win her over.
On second thought, wasn't it him who won her over?
"Where's your medicine? Let me change it for you."
Cheng Muyun said, "Your second brother comes to change my dressing every day. Judging by the time, it should be almost done."
Well, it looks like I won't be able to sleep in.
"Then you lie down first, I'll get dressed and get some food."
Cheng Muyun grabbed Xu Zhuohua's hand and said with some grievance, "Zhuohua, my mouth tastes bitter."
"I'll get you some candied fruit."
"Need not."
With a sudden pull, Cheng Muyun drew Xu Zhuohua close and kissed her lips unexpectedly.
He pried open her teeth and deepened the kiss.
Xu Zhuohua suddenly tasted bitter.
She was so distressed that she trembled all over.
Xu Zhuohua suddenly jumped off the bed, "Holy crap! Why is it so bitter!"
Dongzhou is located north of Xinhai City, and since it's in the mountains, it's naturally much colder.
Xu Zhuohua's nose was red from the cold, and she unconsciously put her hands into her sleeves. She wore an animal skin hat and walked with her head down, looking just like an unkempt rural woman.
She swallowed hard, trying to get rid of the bitter taste in her mouth.
He randomly grabbed someone and asked, "Brother, where is the second young master?"
The man, seeing that Xu Zhuohua was a stranger, looked at her with an unnatural expression and asked, "Who are you? Why are you asking about our second young master?"
Upon hearing this, Xu Zhuohua realized that it was someone from the Xu family, which made things easier.
She took out the jade pendant given to her by Xu Shinong and said, "I am the eldest daughter of the Xu family."
Upon seeing the jade pendant, the man's face immediately broke into a bright smile, and the dead skin at the corners of his mouth even peeled off.
"Oh, it's Miss. I'm Chen Sihai, in charge of managing the routes near Tiger Wolf Mountain. The Second Young Master is eating in the kitchen, would you like to join him?"
Xu Zhuohua put away the jade pendant; it was freezing cold in her hand on this day.
"Let's go, lead the way."
Chen Sihai was very eager, "Miss, please come with me. Oh my, I didn't expect you to come in person. The brothers all know that Master Xu's two daughters are as beautiful as angels, but seeing them today, they are even more beautiful than angels!"
It's hard for Xu Zhuohua not to be pleased when someone flatters her to her face; a faint smile plays on her lips.
Upon seeing this, Chen Sihai became even more talkative.
"Miss, is Young Marshal Cheng your son-in-law? You two are a perfect match, even more so than a match made in heaven."
"Um."
Everyone along the entire Eastbound South Line knew that the Cheng and Xu families had happily joined forces, creating a powerful alliance. Cheng Muyun not only protected the safety of the entire line but also expanded the business, making money for everyone.
May everyone have a prosperous New Year.
As the key figure connecting the two families, Xu Zhuohua was naturally very beloved.
"However, Miss, you've only just arrived, and there's something I need to report to you."
Xu Zhuohua stopped and looked closely at Chen Sihai, who was about forty years old, tall and strong, with the typical appearance of a Dongzhou native: thick eyebrows, a high nose, and a very upright look in his eyes.
He doesn't seem like the type to flatter.
"What's up?"
"Actually, it's not a big deal. Young Marshal Cheng is young and promising, and there must be many women eager to pursue him. But this Miss Luo is really too considerate. She stayed up all night to watch over Young Marshal Cheng when he was injured. At first, the brothers thought she was a rich young lady."
"..."
Staying up all night?
Does Luo Yunqiao really... like Cheng Muyun that much?
He chased after Cheng Muyun to Tiger Wolf Mountain despite the danger, and even stayed up all night to guard him, disregarding his reputation.
If Xu Zhuohua hadn't fallen for him, wouldn't the original Mrs. Cheng have been Luo Yunqiao?
Chen Sihai's voice rang in Xu Zhuohua's ears: "But don't worry, Miss, Young Marshal Cheng has always remained chaste and has never been alone with Miss Luo. Moreover, I think Miss Luo is not as beautiful and dignified as you, Miss. Even if Young Marshal Cheng takes her as his concubine, it will not shake your position."
Xu Zhuohua was stunned.
At this time, it was still possible to take a concubine!
Marriage doesn't guarantee a worry-free life; Cheng Muyun can still take concubines!
Xu Shih-nong had six concubines!
The more powerful and influential a person is, the more likely they are to take many concubines in order to cultivate relationships.
Moreover, people today are not like those in ancient times, where concubines were slaves who could be sold at will. People in the Republic of China were very open-minded.
There are countless cases of concubines replacing the original wife.
Therefore, Luo Yunqiao would not back down just because Cheng Muyun was a married man.
However, as a modern person, Xu Zhuohua would never openly share her husband with others!
Cheng Muyun is already her man, and she absolutely will not allow him to fall in love with someone else.
Xu Zhuohua stood there, stunned.
Xu Zhuohua didn't hear a word Chen Sihai said until Xu Jixin called her name.
"Blazing Splendor!"
Xu Zhuohua's thoughts were pulled back, and she stared blankly at Xu Jixin.
Xu Jixin looked comical as he leaned on his crutches, his tall frame hunched over as he looked down at Xu Zhuohua's pale face, which was red from the cold.
He asked, puzzled, "What's wrong?"
Xu Zhuohua said, "Cheng Muyun needs his dressing changed. Second brother, do you have time?"
Xu Jixin pointed to the food box the man next to him was carrying, "I was just about to go, and I'll bring you some food while I'm there."
Xu Zhuohua breathed a sigh of relief. "Let's go then."
Although Xu Jixin was using crutches, he walked much faster than the absent-minded Xu Zhuohua.
He stopped at Cheng Muyun's door, turned around to look at Xu Zhuohua who was carrying a food box, and called out, "My dear sister, can you walk faster? The food will get cold if you slow down any further."
Xu Zhuohua reluctantly quickened her pace, "Ah, I know."
She lifted the curtain and stuck her head in, only to see a scene that troubled her even more.
Luo Yunqiao was sitting on the bed, half-lying on Cheng Muyun's chest, his palm covering Cheng Muyun's chest.
The brother and sister walked in without any attempt to hide it.
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