Su Yaoguang ran fast, as slippery as a rat, and Zhang Zhaodi couldn’t catch up, so she could only wave her knife towards the others.
"I say, are you all idle? If any of you dare talk nonsense again, the knife in my hand won’t discriminate."
"It’s our fault, we’ll never speak recklessly again." The women hurriedly apologized.
"We genuinely like Yaoguang and think she’s at such a flowering age now. It’s too unfair for her to be alone all day, not that Young Master Zhou is bad."
"What do you know? When choosing a husband, pick someone young. If you find an older one, he won’t be useful in a few years. Young is better, full of energy, like an ox that never tires."
Zhou Wangshu: "..."
Even though Zhang Zhaodi was speaking on his behalf, why did it sound so odd?
The women indeed looked at Zhou Wangshu with peculiar eyes.
Zhou Wangshu felt uncomfortable all over and quickly slipped away.
Su Yaoguang finally shook off Zhang Zhaodi’s dragon roar and slowed down. She saw Jiang Ziqian walking over from the opposite side, and he saw her too.
They walked towards each other, exchanging smiles.
Su Yaoguang glanced behind him and asked, "No new patients sent up the mountain today, seems like there’s a new turn in the epidemic."
"It’s not that there aren’t new patients; there’s a rumor that the imperial envoy is touring incognito. The muddle-headed official in the neighboring city dared not send any more patients our way and had to endure his own suffering. The people in the neighboring city have started to riot. If that muddle-headed official doesn’t find a way to calm the public’s anger, he’ll not only lose his official hat but probably his head too."
"What about those sick people? That muddle-headed official won’t completely abandon them, will he?" Su Yaoguang worried, "These are lives, not chickens, ducks, or fish raised in the backyard that can be killed at a whim."
"He wouldn’t dare. I reckon he’ll come asking for advice and arrange for his county to take care of its own patients."
"If that’s the case, it would be pretty good." Su Yaoguang said, "Are you delivering supplies up the mountain this time? You’re so busy, no need to come personally."
"I have to bring you the news and check on everyone’s situation. Since the epidemic is severe now, all cities are sealed off with no business, idle is idle."
After Jiang Ziqian finished speaking, he jokingly said, "I consider Boss Su a friend, but Boss Su seems to not appreciate me!"
"No, you misunderstood."
When Zhou Wangshu found Su Yaoguang, she was talking about city affairs with Jiang Ziqian, and they could chat effortlessly on many topics, looking more like two souls in harmony.
He snorted coldly and walked away from the side path.
At this time, in a dilapidated bamboo hut, Jiang Yihuan shrank in a corner, muttering: "I’m low, I’m despicable, I’m shameless, I’m selfish and insidious, I don’t deserve to tie Su Yaoguang’s shoes... I was wrong, I shouldn’t have harmed Su Yaoguang... I want to go out, let me out."
She was full of pustules on her face, her complexion waxy yellow, looking like she wouldn’t live for a few days.
A bowl was pushed in from a mouse hole.
Jiang Yihuan saw the bowl and pounced at it, grabbing it. When she saw it was filled with dark porridge inside, she devoured it ravenously.
After finishing it, another bowl came in.
"What’s this?"
"Medicine. If you want to die, you can choose not to drink."
"I don’t want to die, I’ll drink." Jiang Yihuan drank it eagerly.
She didn’t believe Zhou Wangshu would be so kind, but now there was no other option but to trust him. In her current state, she couldn’t survive for days even without anything.
Though there was no mirror, she had seen many patients during this time, mild and serious, all kinds. She could imagine how terrible she looked now.
No matter what, she had to survive. If she died, she’d gain nothing. She hadn’t lived a good life yet; how could she just die like this?
Zhou Wangshu leaned against the wall, listening to the wretched sounds inside, his eyes full of interest.
Jiang Yihuan was in his hands; if he wanted her dead, it was easy, just leave her here unattended. But he never intended to kill her. Because it wouldn’t be fun if she died.
If she died like this, in Xiao Yanci’s heart she would always remain that clean and pure girl. The thought of Xiao Yanci hurting Su Yaoguang for this kind of woman even in dreams was particularly annoying to think about. Since their feelings were so profound, he couldn’t be the one to break them up. He wanted them to reunite and watch how ’profound’ their love was.
Zhou Wangshu said lightly, "You did well today. If every day from now on is like today, obedient, I’ll send you medicine. Otherwise..."
"I’ll obey, I’ll definitely repent sincerely," Jiang Yihuan said tearfully.
"If you obey, I’ll let you leave alive. Once you leave here, regarding everything that’s happened recently..."
"I fell ill, recuperated in a temple for a while, it’s you who bear no grudge and helped me heal."
"Very good, truly someone who knows what’s best." Zhou Wangshu chuckled lightly. "Remember, Xiao Ci has a bright future, guarding him well is better than anything. Instead of fixating on Yaoguang, you’d better focus on your man, or else if someone snatches him away, you’ll end up with nothing."
"Yes, I understand."
"While you were away, who knows if the Wen Family got a head start? You better behave well and strive to leave early, or else..."
Zhou Wangshu left the worn bamboo hut, and just as he reached the vicinity of the temple, he saw Su Yaoguang looking for him everywhere. Feeling a bit guilty, wanting to sneak away, Su Yaoguang had already spotted him.
"You little brat, you dare plot against me." Su Yaoguang ran over, pinching his ear. "Zhou Wangshu, now that my mother isn’t here, let’s see who’s going to stand up for you."
Zhou Wangshu turned around, his eyes looking pensively at her.
Seeing the shimmer in his eyes, Su Yaoguang softened her grip, guiltily saying: "I didn’t pinch that hard, did I?"
"Alright, I don’t blame you anymore." Su Yaoguang said, "What was that earlier, arguing with those aunties?"
"If I were arguing with them, I’d go straight to mom complaining it was their fault. See what they said? They said I’m young and don’t match with you, isn’t that messing with people’s marriages? If it weren’t for knowing they meant well, I wouldn’t be so courteous."
Su Yaoguang looked at him with a strange expression: "Aren’t they right? Do you think you match with me?"
Zhou Wangshu: "... Whether we match or not isn’t for them to decide. No matter what, in the eyes of outsiders, we’re a couple. Speaking like this about me, shouldn’t I save face?"
Su Yaoguang understood from what he said; it turned out the little kid was sulking. But indeed, even though he’s young, outsiders shouldn’t criticize.
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