After Transmigration, I Picked Up A Husband and Daughter
Chapter 217 Poisoning

Chapter 217: Chapter 217 Poisoning

Su Yu briefly explained what had happened, "It was due to mistakenly eating poisonous wild mushrooms, but the problem is not serious now, and it’s good that the person is safe."

Jiang Ziling felt a surge of complex emotions inside him. Similar tragedies had occurred in the village before, and some people were not so lucky.

Thinking that his Ah Yu could save people in times of crisis made him both proud and heartbroken. If only she had been here earlier, perhaps more tragedies could have been avoided.

These thoughts circled in his mind, and a faint layer of sadness unconsciously shrouded his face.

For Su Yu, however, this was just part of her daily routine. She knew all too well that eating poisonous mushrooms was not uncommon, and whether one could successfully be treated depended on various factors, such as the type of poisonous mushroom, the amount ingested, and the timing of the discovery and treatment.

The boletus that Aunt Li had eaten today was indeed poisonous, but the toxicity was relatively mild. Had it been a highly toxic mushroom and the delay longer, even she wouldn’t guarantee that she could save a life.

As night fell, Su Yu removed her slightly stained outer garment and, holding clean clothes, walked towards the bathroom.

The day’s hard work made her long for a thorough relaxation.

While helping Aunt Li, her clothes had unavoidably become contaminated, so taking a bath before going to sleep was undoubtedly a better choice.

Seeing this, Jiang Ziling, despite his unhealed leg injury, struggled to follow Su Yu’s steps.

Although his movements were slightly clumsy, they were much more flexible than at first. Considering that Su Yu had been busy practicing medicine in the town all day and hadn’t rested after coming home, Jiang Ziling decided to be her pillar of support at crucial moments. Even if it was just boiling water, he wanted to do it himself.

When Su Yu just stepped inside the house and lit the dim candlelight, Jiang Ziling followed closely behind.

Without waiting for Su Yu to speak, he took the initiative, "Let me heat the water for you. You rest for a while."

This delicacy and thoughtfulness, like the warm sun in winter, illuminated Su Yu’s heart, making her feel cozy and content.

Reflecting on the deep affection Eldest Uncle Li had for Aunt Li, Su Yu could not help but imagine that in the days to come, Jiang Ziling would also prioritize her in everything, share every bit of happiness, bear all hardships, and give her unwavering love.

But, people change. Su Yu smiled softly, thinking it best to verify this slowly once his leg injury had fully healed.

While the water was still not boiling, Su Yu voiced her doubts, "Everyone in the village dreads going up the mountain, so how did Eldest Uncle Li’s family get their wild mushrooms?"

Hearing this, Jiang Ziling chuckled and explained, "Although the villagers are afraid of Yunqiu Mountain, their lives are inseparable from the forests. Without going up the mountain, where could they find enough firewood to make a living? Besides, besides Yunqiu Mountain, there are many smaller hills around, usually inhabited by farmers, where large wild beasts do not easily appear. During the rainy season, the moist environment promotes the growth of various fungi, so it’s not surprising that the villagers gather mushrooms."

Indeed, the dangerous forests were fundamental to the villagers’ survival.

Everything has its rules, just as the joys and sorrows of life and death in this world find their own places in the interweaving of nature and human affection.

Reflecting on the tranquil moments spent with his master among the mist-enshrouded forests in his past life, Su Yu’s eyes shimmered with a gentle light as he softly exclaimed, "It has been a long time since I savored those forest spirits—the delightful taste of mushrooms. At dawn tomorrow, why not let me enter that familiar forest again and pick a few to relive the old dreams?"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ziling’s face instantly turned as pale as the faint moonlight outside, marked by an indescribable worry, "Eating mushrooms? But you have just cured a villager who was poisoned by mistakenly eating wild mushrooms. Why would you risk yourself so soon after?"

Su Yu shrugged lightly, her lips curling into a composed smile as if the lurking dangers were merely a breeze in her world, "What is there to fear? The taste of wild mushrooms is the purest, exquisitely delicious. They are like treasures inadvertently dropped by nature, and not tasting them would indeed be a waste of this gift. Moreover, the world of mushrooms has its own rules, with toxic and non-toxic existing side by side. One only needs a discerning eye to avoid the deadly ones and remain unharmed."

"The logic is clear, yet every rainy season, some who crave mountain delicacies accidentally poison themselves, and tragedies frequently occur. It’s better to be cautious."

Jiang Ziling’s unusual aversion to wild mushrooms, like an unsolved mystery, quietly ignited a flame of curiosity in Su Yu’s heart.

"Ziling, why are you so wary of them? Could it be that you too had an unpleasant experience with poisoning?"

Su Yu’s gaze was sharp yet gentle, as if capable of penetrating the human soul.

Jiang Ziling’s expression stiffened slightly, and after a moment of silence he chose to remain silent, but his reluctance to speak only deepened Su Yu’s curiosity.

"Between us, is there anything we cannot share openly?"

Su Yu’s words were gentle yet powerful, like a warm stream reaching directly into Jiang Ziling’s heart, causing the secrets he had planned to keep hidden to start slowly melting like snow under the early spring sun.

Finally, Jiang Ziling sighed and decided to reveal that painful memory, "Indeed, as you said, the taste of wild mushrooms is irresistible, and my brother and I would not miss it. To avoid accidents, we set a strict rule: only to collect types we are familiar with and have safely eaten before. We stayed away from those we hadn’t encountered or could not identify. Yet, fate plays cruel tricks; even being so cautious, our beloved third aunt accidentally poisoned herself."

Upon hearing this, a flash of surprise crossed Su Yu’s eyes, "Poisoned?!"

Jiang Ziling nodded heavily, the memory weighing like a boulder on his chest.

"It happened on the day of our grandparents’ death anniversary. Third Aunt, who had married far away in the South Sea, where seafood was plentiful but lacked mountain delicacies, always specifically requested to taste the long-missed wild mushrooms when she came home to pay her respects. So, my brother and I joyfully went up the mountain, hoping to surprise her. For several years, all was well, but that time, shortly after she ate, she suddenly began bleeding from all seven orifices, and her life dimmed quickly..."

At this point, Jiang Ziling’s voice was noticeably choked, not only mourning for his third aunt but also deeply blaming himself for his helplessness.

Third Aunt, kind-hearted in life, knowing well the hardships of the two brothers’ lives, always left some money quietly upon each departure, hoping to slightly ease their plight.

However, this loving relative fell in front of the mushrooms picked by their own hands due to an accident, creating a wound in Jiang Ziling’s heart that would never heal.

After hearing this, Su Yu furrowed her brows, a strong doubt surging through her heart, "The matter seems not so simple; there are too many questionable points here."

Jiang Ziling looked at her, puzzled, "What is wrong?"