He Jiuniang guessed that he must have something to do, so she nodded to him and then pulled Cheng Xuewei away.
She had been staying at the inn for a while and had quite a lot of stuff. In theory, she could move it all by herself, but with Cheng Xuewei in tow, it became a bit more difficult.
After all, Cheng Xuewei was already panting after walking just a few steps, let alone helping me pack my things. I should be grateful if she didn't cause any trouble.
Sure enough, they eventually had to ask the innkeeper for help to pack everything up and load it onto the carriage, and then headed to the Liu residence—or rather, the Cheng residence, now called the Cheng residence.
“This house was originally part of my dowry. It was renamed Liu Mansion to save face for Liu Yancai. Now that I have no relation to him, I naturally have to change the name back.”
Cheng Xuewei saw He Jiuniang looking up at the plaque and offered an explanation.
He Jiuniang asked, "You're a local, and your family is here too. Why don't you go back to live with your family after the divorce? It would be more lively with them."
“Oh, why go back? I have my own estate and house, it’s so nice to live here by myself! If I miss my parents’ home, I can go back and stay for a few days. If my parents’ home misses me, they can come and stay here for a few days. This way, there’s a bit of distance, which is quite nice.”
Cheng Xuewei answered very frankly, but there were actually some things she couldn't say.
She doesn't only have one daughter; she also has other sisters and brothers. In particular, all her brothers and sisters are married. When her divorced daughter goes back to live with her, there won't be any conflicts at first, but what about in the long run?
She is still able to maintain a relatively good relationship with her brother and sister-in-law, her parents are at ease, and she is very satisfied.
He Jiuniang nodded, once again feeling that Cheng Xuewei's ideas were somewhat like those of modern women—strong, independent, and able to live a vibrant life.
On the contrary, she, a modern person, who lacked the company of her family in the present world, actually quite liked living with a large family in this world, enjoying the lively atmosphere.
"If we live together from now on, it will be easier for me to contact you if I need anything, and I can even bring you some food at noon. Just thinking about it makes me happy."
Cheng Xuewei took He Jiuniang's hand and gave her a thorough introduction, genuinely welcoming her good friend He Jiuniang.
He Jiuniang was naturally happy to make some friends in such a place, and she didn't find Cheng Xuewei's constant chatter annoying at all.
This meant they had officially settled down at the Cheng family's house.
Qin Jian finally met Lu Baichuan ten miles outside the city. Seeing his inhuman appearance, Qin Jian was so angry that he was speechless.
"What's going on here? Tell me what's wrong, and I'll help you look for it. Why do you insist on going alone? What's the situation?!"
If it weren't for the fact that he was in such a state, Qin Jian would have really wanted to beat him up.
He was supposed to be my best friend, but he never told me anything and just bore it all by himself. He went out and ended up like this, and I've completely lost the will to live.
Lu Baichuan ignored him completely, swaying as he rode forward on his horse. Qin Jian looked at Lou Chong, who sighed and shook his head.
Qin Jian then understood that Lu Baichuan had become like this because he was certain that his family was all gone.
Thinking of how hard he had tried to get back in Nantai, even risking his life, only to find out upon his return that his entire family had perished, he instantly felt heartbroken for his brother.
It's so bitter, so incredibly bitter.
He caught up with him, and seeing Lu Baichuan's wretched state, said irritably, "Come on, I'll take you to see a doctor!"
During this time, he had been in close contact with He Jiuniang and knew that her medical skills were really famous in the prefectural city. Moreover, He Jiuniang had said that she could cure his brother's injuries. He couldn't wait to send his brother there.
"I'm not going."
Lu Baichuan was like a soulless puppet, staring blankly ahead, as if he had really left with his family.
Why are you so stubborn? Get well soon, and everything will be fine!
Fearing that he wouldn't listen to him in this state, Qin Jian resorted to shouting to speak.
Lu Baichuan heard it, but simply didn't want to say anything.
Right now, he doesn't want to get involved in anything, nor does he want to treat his injuries; he just wants to be alone and quiet for a while.
Qin Jian wanted to persuade him further, but Lou Chong, fearing that his master was in too much pain, hurriedly said, "Second Master, let Third Master rest for a while."
They were all used to the titles used in Nantai. Qin Jian was the second oldest in his family, so he was called Second Master. Lu Baichuan was the third oldest, so he was called Third Master. When they went out to do missions or something, Lou Chong would call them Master.
"Left and right" is just a form of address; as long as you know who it's referring to, no one really cares.
Qin Jian thought it made sense. Since everyone was in Jingzhou now, it would be convenient to see a doctor. He figured he could take Lu Baichuan to see a doctor when he had figured things out.
Having endured hardships and spent his journey in the open, Lu Baichuan hadn't had a chance to properly tidy himself up. Once he finally returned to Jingzhou, he temporarily stayed at Qin Jian's place.
The servants prepared hot water, and Lu Baichuan sat alone in the bathtub, looking down at his body covered in wounds, a mocking smile on his face.
What used to be an honor, a symbol of his defense of his country, now feels ironic, as if it's telling him that everything he did before was a joke.
Suddenly, he felt a metallic taste in his throat and uncontrollably spat out a mouthful of blood, staining the water in the bucket red.
The servants outside heard the noise and rushed in, and seeing the situation, they hurried to help him up.
"My lord, my lord! I'll go find a doctor right away!"
"No need."
Lu Baichuan gave a miserable laugh, stood up from the tub, dried himself off, casually put on a piece of clothing, and then ordered, "Go out, and don't tell anyone else."
The servant hesitated for a moment, but finally agreed and left.
Lu Baichuan lay down to sleep. Whether he was exhausted or mentally drained, he quickly fell asleep as soon as he was able to lie down like this.
My dream was filled with blood red and the sounds of wailing and crying.
He slept restlessly, his head throbbing with pain. In his dreams, he heard his mother's wailing, his wife's complaints, his father and brothers' sighs, and the lamentations of his clansmen.
"Father, Mother..."
"The son is unfilial..."
"No...no..."
He couldn't wake up, trapped in a nightmare, watching his family suffer again and again. He was like an outsider, watching over and over again, but could only stand helplessly by, unable to change the outcome of the whole thing.
At the same time, Sun, who was in Anping Village, also felt a sudden palpitation and a painful ache in her chest. She squatted on the ground for a long time and couldn't recover.
"mother!"
Upon seeing this, Ms. Yu hurriedly came over to help him up.
"Mother, what's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"
Mrs. Yu looked worried and wanted to take Mrs. Sun to see a doctor.
"It's okay, I'm fine."
Sun waved her hand and slowly exhaled, but she still felt a tightness in her chest, and her mood sank down.
“It’s good that your third sister-in-law is at home. We can put our minds at ease if she can take your pulse.”
Madam Yu helped Madam Sun into the house and said, “Mother, Third Sister-in-law has been staying in the prefectural city and can’t come back. Gou’er is young and must miss you. So, Gou’er is off from school for the next two days. Why don’t you and Father take him to the prefectural city to stay with Third Sister-in-law for a couple of days, and let her check on you to see if you feel unwell?”
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