After Transmigration, I Picked Up A Husband and Daughter
Chapter 214: Starting to be able to eat food.

Chapter 214: Chapter 214: Starting to be able to eat food.

Her past sorrows still lingered, but she had grown strong enough to bear them, spending her days lying on the bed, relishing the rare leisure and freedom she had come to enjoy.

When the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, along with Dazhuang, climbed into Uncle Li’s old but cozy oxcart to head to the market, the setting sun gently bathed them in its glow, painting a picture of a harmonious family scene.

Yet, as dusk settled, the oxcart returned, revealing only Lady Zhao with Dazhuang on her back, her silhouette forlorn and weighty in the fading light.

Uncle Li, that kind-hearted old man, couldn’t help but suspect something amiss and asked Lady Zhao with concern, "Xunzhong’s family, where’s your daughter-in-law? Why do I not see her?"

This question seemed to flip a switch, and Lady Zhao’s tears suddenly breached their banks, coming forth in intermittent sobs of grief.

"That heartless woman, she abandoned the child and ran away..."

Her accusation exploded like a bomb into the calm waters, instantly stirring commotion among the bystanders.

"She ran away?"

A few villagers, taken aback, echoed the word in unison.

"Where could she run to?"

Someone wondered aloud.

"Did she sneak off?"

Another person chimed in, clearly incredulous at this abrupt news.

Through her sobs, Lady Zhao slowly recounted the event: "That restless soul, after her last trip to the county government, got her spirit lured away by a wild man from outside..."

The villagers exchanged glances, their eyes filled with shock and disbelief.

Although there had been whispers about this matter before, they were always treated as idle gossip, no one imagined it would turn out to be true.

At this moment, the revelation struck them like a hammer blow to the heart, provoking waves of dread.

Especially since these words came from Lady Zhao herself, which made the crowd all the more astonished.

Everyone knew that Fang Qin was her very own daughter-in-law, and even if such an unspeakable event had occurred, it was not something to be discussed so openly, for it brought shame upon the Jiang Family and showed great disrespect to the late Xunzhong.

Upon this thought, people mourned for Jiang Xunzhong in silence, their hearts laden with complex emotions.

In such an atmosphere, everyone opted for silence, maintaining a facade of indifference while harboring their own thoughts.

Once again, Lady Zhao’s voice rose, laden with heartfelt emotion, "I was furious, of course, and I gave her no kind looks, but later I thought, Dazhuang is still so young, without a father, how could he lose his mother too? So I tried every way to cook her delicious meals; today I specially took her to the market to pick out new clothes, only to have that unfeeling woman abandon Dazhuang and run away."

"She even said she was unwilling to spend her life in widowhood for my deceased son..."

"Wuwuwu, what’s to become of my poor grandson now?"

Lady Zhao’s narrative was vivid and detailed, as if everything happened right before their eyes, stirring deep empathy.

The onlooking villagers, while still half-doubtful about this sudden news, also began to offer their words of comfort, trying to alleviate Lady Zhao’s sorrow.

"Aunt Zhou, don’t be sad, if somebody wants to leave, you can’t force them to stay. Just let her go," someone consoled.

"Yes, indeed, what can we do when a widow runs off? We can only sigh at the harshness of fate," another remarked.

Another person chimed in, their words interspersed with helplessness and sighs.

Xie Qifen’s words added a trace of coldness, "That’s right, you come from a well-off family, raising Dazhuang is not a problem, her departure even saves you some food."

Outwardly, it seemed like consolation, but in reality, it was laced with sarcasm, and anyone with clear eyes could hear the implication.

Lady Zhao, being as astute as she was, could certainly detect the acidity in Xie Qifen’s words, but in such a situation, it wasn’t suitable to react, so she had to pretend not to hear and buried all displeasure within her heart.

In another place, Su Yu returned to her tranquil room, listening to Xie Xinghua recount the incident that had shocked the village.

She raised her eyebrows slightly, her voice laced with a hint of surprise, "She ran away?"

Xie Xinghua lowered her voice and confirmed, "Yes, everyone in the village is talking about it. It’s what Lady Zhao herself said, so it’s likely true."

Su Yu sneered inwardly, her intuition telling her that Fang Qin’s disappearance was no accident, and it was very likely the work of that old woman, Lady Zhao.

After all, Lady Zhao had a brother involved in human trafficking, so dealing with Fang Qin would be a cinch.

However, Su Yu had no intention of intervening in this matter. She had her own judgment on Fang Qin’s character and didn’t think it was worth her energy.

After dinner, Su Yu started her daily acupuncture treatment, with Jiang Ziling being the first since his condition was relatively simple.

Next was Xixi, who needed careful care, as Xie Xinghua still had to prepare food for Jiang Wangshan.

Just as Su Yu had finished placing four needles on Xixi, Xie Xinghua rushed into the room, barely containing her excitement, "Sister-in-law, Changping can control his bladder and bowels now!"

Su Yu’s eyes lit up with surprise, "Really?"

After receiving Xie Xinghua’s emphatic confirmation, her heart swelled with reassurance. "That’s fantastic news. It indicates that the treatment is beginning to show effects. As long as we continue with the right methods, recovery is hopeful."

Su Yu’s words instantly ignited hope in everyone, especially Xie Xinghua, whose eyes brimmed with tears, the long-repressed anticipation finally finding release.

Su Yu quickly comforted the emotionally stirred Xie Xinghua, "Big sister, don’t worry, I will do my utmost. Go take care of him now, I’ll come and apply the needles again tonight."

Xie Xinghua nodded vigorously, her throat choked with emotion, and she turned to leave.

If before she had been clinging to a sliver of hope, now the light of that hope had truly penetrated reality, stirring her heart profoundly.

To be ready to attend to Jiang Wangshan’s needs at any moment, Xie Xinghua had hung a small, delicate bell at the head of the bed. A light touch was all it took to produce a crisp ring, alerting her to come and assist no matter what she was doing.

As night fell and Su Yu, with her medical kit in hand, stepped into the room once more, Jiang Wangshan mustered all his strength to greet her with great effort, "Sis, sister-in-law, you’ve come～"

That voice, clearer than before, revealed signs of his gradual recovery.

Su Yu nodded with satisfaction, and then inquired of Xie Xinghua, "How did feeding go today?"

Her gaze was full of concern for Jiang Wangshan’s recovery progress.

Given that even his speech was showing noticeable improvement, it was undoubtedly a positive signal, suggesting that his brain and facial nerve systems were undergoing a subtle yet firm recovery process.

Xie Xinghua’s face beamed with joy she couldn’t hide, and she excitedly responded, "Today, I distinctly felt that his eating speed has increased significantly. It seems like he can open and close his mouth more freely than before, and swallowing food no longer appears so laborious."

Upon learning about these encouraging changes, Su Yu replied gently and decisively, "Good, this news is truly heartening. I will continue to pay attention."

Then, she carefully chose a set of small and sharp needles from her medical case.