Looking at the simple home-cooked dishes on the table, Shen Ziyu said nostalgically, "Brother Cheng, what are you saying? When you're traveling, it's already a luxury to have a hot meal. Besides, it's too much trouble for Madam to cook."
"Brother Shen, if you like, you are welcome to come and eat here often. We are farmers, so we have plenty of vegetables. It takes about half an hour to get here from Doctor Ruan's place on horseback."
Shen Ziyu thanked Cheng Qingyan for his kindness, but Ye Lingyu and Meng Chuying also looked curious when they heard that Shen Ziyu was going to find Ruan Banxia.
During the few days they spent with Ruan Banxia, they learned that Ruan Banxia had no relatives. How did this person suddenly appear?
Ye Lingyu glanced at Cheng Qingyan, who gestured to her that she was alright.
The meal was unusually quiet. After finishing the meal, Shen Ziyu was about to take her leave when Cheng Qingyan stopped her.
It's already pitch black outside, and there's nowhere to stay if we go out now.
Cheng Qingyan turned his gaze to Meng Chuying: "Brother Shen, why don't you stay in the village tonight? If you and Doctor Ruan are friends, I'm sure Miss Meng wouldn't mind giving up a room in her house for you to stay the night."
Meng Chuying was completely baffled; she knew Cheng Qingyan was up to no good. If you're going to have guests stay overnight, let them stay at your place! What's with staying at my place?!
She also mentioned that he was a friend of Dr. Ruan. Does that mean she should let him stay because he is a friend of Dr. Ruan?
They really should give them some, since they had gotten to know Ruan Banxia. Before they left, Ruan Banxia even gave them some insect-repelling herbs.
The group arrived at Meng Chuying's house, and Meng Chuying led Shen Ziyu to her father's room.
"The house is always cleaned, so please stay here tonight, Mr. Shen."
"Thank you very much, Miss Meng."
Cheng Qingyan and Ye Lingyu, carrying lanterns, brought Meng Chuying back to the Cheng family.
How could I let Meng Chuying live under the same roof with someone she just met? Even if she knew Ruan Banxia, it wouldn't be allowed!
On the way back, Cheng Qingyan discussed with Ye Lingyu: "Wife, why don't we raise a few chickens at home? It would be more convenient to have some to eat."
Meng Chuying pouted: "All you know is how to eat. Chickens are for laying eggs, not for eating."
Ye Lingyu smiled. In Cheng Qingyan's eyes, perhaps chickens were really meant to be eaten, not used to lay eggs.
Cheng Qingyan's arm was bitten hard by Meng Zixuan, and now she was groaning in pain.
"Bear with it for now. Go see Doctor Ruan tomorrow. She has medicine that might relieve your pain."
"It doesn't hurt that much, I just feel a little uncomfortable."
If she does this today, the villagers will probably gossip about her again, and Ye Lingyu will be implicated.
"My wife, do you blame me for what happened today?"
Ye Lingyu shook her head in the night: "But you still need to pay more attention to yourself in the future."
This is another story about how she got hurt again. Cheng Qingyan was speechless. Meng Zixuan is a madman, a psychopath!
"I understand, I'll be more careful from now on. I just hope they don't mess with us again, or we'll go crazy and show them!"
Meng Chuying held Ye Lingyu's hand and said in a low voice, "It's all because of me. If it weren't for me, none of this would have happened."
In the darkness, Cheng Qingyan smacked Meng Chuying on the forehead with a loud thud.
It was no exaggeration to say that they used a lot of force, and Meng Chuying screamed in pain.
"What nonsense are you talking about? It's their fault. If they hadn't been bullying you all this time, things wouldn't be like this today."
"Remember this, all of these things are their fault, it has nothing to do with you."
Ye Lingyu rubbed Meng Chuying's head: "Your brother Cheng is right. If you keep giving in, they will only take advantage of you more. They dared to push you into the river a few days ago, and they will dare to cut you with a knife in a couple of days."
"Chu Ying, you need to learn to resist."
Cheng Qingyan chimed in, "Yes, my wife is right. You must learn to resist. Where there is oppression, there is resistance. Let them know that you, Meng Chuying, are not to be trifled with."
"Beat them into submission, so that they'll avoid you the next time they see you and never dare to even think of bullying you again."
"Besides, you have powerful backers. My wife and I are your support. So, don't be afraid of them."
As if making a firm decision, Meng Chuying responded loudly, "Okay!"
"By the way, Brother Cheng, are you going to see Doctor Ruan with Young Master Shen tomorrow?"
Cheng Qingyan nodded and replied, "Yes, I'll go to Doctor Ruan's house with her tomorrow. We also need to bring Meng Zixuan's father along; you can't just go through all that trouble for nothing."
"Then be careful. This young master Shen may be a good person, or he may be a bad person. Doctor Ruan is a very nice person, so don't let her get bullied."
"Young Lady Meng seems to care a lot about Physician Ruan. Would you like to come along tomorrow?"
Meng Chuying gripped Ye Lingyu's hand tightly: "No, Doctor Ruan told me to rest at home more. I want to stay home and help Sister Ye with other things, so you can slack off."
"Hey, Meng Chuying, what are you saying? How am I being lazy!" Cheng Qingyan said, reaching out to tap Meng Chuying on the head, but Meng Chuying quickly dodged.
"Hehehe, Sister Ye, save me! Your husband is going to hit me!"
Ye Lingyu watched them argue, neither participating nor speaking up to stop them.
Shen Ziyu followed them from a distance; the two adults and one child in front looked just like a family of three.
Years of fighting on the border brought peace and stability to the people at home.
Along the way, seeing the people's lives getting better and better is the best reward for the soldiers' efforts.
The vast yellow sands bury countless bones, but the homeland they fought so hard to protect will eventually become more and more prosperous.
"Brother Bai Su, I'm going to see Lady Ruan, your sister, tomorrow. Remember to come along and see her."
The next day, after breakfast, Meng Xinyi was brought over by Meng Pingkang.
We agreed to go see Doctor Ruan today, we can't let him slip away.
Shen Ziyu led the horse, walking alongside Cheng Qingyan.
Meng Xinyi and Meng Xinyu walked behind, while Meng Pingkang followed.
No one was injured today, so we didn't borrow an oxcart.
They walked at a leisurely pace, arriving at Shuanghe Village in a little over an hour.
As soon as they arrived at the village entrance, someone came to greet them, and they all recognized each other.
Ruan Banxia is not home today; she said she went out to make house calls and will be back before noon.
The group waited at the door until the sun was high in the sky, around noon, before Ruan Banxia hurriedly returned.
From a distance, I could see Cheng Qingyan sitting at her doorstep, with several people beside her.
Seeing Ruan Banxia approaching, Cheng Qingyan waved and said, "Doctor Ruan, you're finally back."
Ruan Banxia glanced at Shen Ziyu and said to Cheng Qingyan, "Didn't I tell you to rest properly? Why did you come back so soon after you just got back from here? Don't you want to die already?"
Cheng Qingyan rolled up her sleeves: "I don't want to go through all this trouble. Look, I got bitten by a dog, and I'm afraid I'll get rabies."
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