Transmigration: The Evil Mother-In-Law Is Actually Innocent!
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Chapter 207: Chapter 207 No Show to Watch_1

Yao Zheyu, "...."

He suddenly didn’t want to pay the Silver Coin anymore, but since the words were already spoken, he still had to pay.

The young servant caught the hint and opened his mouth to say, "Please wait a moment, I’ll go get the Silver Coin from the carriage."

Dr. Lv called out thirstily, "Lady Zhou, pour me a cup of tea."

Zhulan poured the tea herself, and the old man was quite amiable towards her and Zhou Shuren, "The tea that I just brewed is a bit hot, drink slowly."

Dr. Lv took it and smelled it, "Good tea."

The servant brought in the Silver Coin, and Dr. Lv gestured for his son to take it and found a place to sit without hurrying to leave. It was a rare occasion to enjoy good tea, and he would not forgive himself if he didn’t drink a few more cups. Who would have thought that the old couple he initially found pitiable had caught his eye? They were nice people, and at his age, what mattered was whether he felt a connection with others. This was the first time he had encountered such an affectionate old couple.

Zhulan didn’t know that Dr. Lv was quietly musing about her and Zhou Shuren. Now that the injuries had been examined, and medicine prescribed, she didn’t want Wang Ru to stay in her home any longer. She asked Dr. Lv, "It’s okay to move the patient now, right?"

Dr. Lv, enjoying the tea, replied nonchalantly, "It’s fine, just remember not to let the wound get wet in the future, and take good care of it."

Wang Rong stepped forward after gathering her courage, as she was initially hiding back, and asked, "Doctor, when will my sister wake up?"

Dr. Lv stroked his beard, "After she drinks the medicine, she should wake up by evening."

Wang Rong breathed a sigh of relief. Currently relying on her sister, her well-being depended on her sister’s recovery. She thanked him gratefully, "Thank you, doctor."

She continued, "Lady Scholar Zhou, we will take our sister back now. Thank you very much for today."

She didn’t dare mention visiting to express her gratitude, understanding that the Zhou family didn’t think highly of her and her sister. She didn’t even dare to call Madame Zhou ’Grandma Zhou.’

As for thanking Mr. Hou, that was a joke. Grateful they didn’t blame Wang Ru for the trouble she caused and had even paid for the medicine, she would leave the apologies to Wang Ru once she woke up. She was just a village girl who didn’t understand these things.

Zhulan looked at Yao Zheyu, the male lead, who showed no intention of speaking. She had been waiting for Wang Ru to wake up in time and then, overcome with gratitude, offer herself in return for the life-saving favor. Now Wang Ru hadn’t awakened, and the male lead had let her go just like that? This development was unexpected, and she sensed the male lead’s strong aversion toward Wang Ru!

Wang Rong knew they were an eyesore and also understood that no one would help carry Wang Ru. Fortunately, Wang Ru was young and hadn’t eaten much lately, so she wasn’t heavy. Wang Rong turned to Zhang Sanni, "Hold the blanket and carry the medicine."

Zhang Sanni obediently complied. She understood that among the Wang sisters, the second sister was always the most calculated, so she stepped forward to grab the blanket and carry the medicine.

Wang Xin wanted to express her thanks, but she didn’t dare speak again. She lowered her head and followed behind Zhang Sanni without offering to help with Wang Ru.

Lady Li saw this and couldn’t stand it. Feeling somewhat sympathetic toward Wang Rong, she came forward and said, "I’ll help."

Wang Rong gratefully thanked her, then turned around to carry Wang Ru and quickly walked outside. She didn’t want to stay another moment.

Lady Zhou muttered softly, "I used to think Wang Rong was also untrustworthy, but it turns out she has some conscience after all."

Zhulan knew that a bad first impression was hard to change. In Lady Zhou’s mind, Wang Rong was not a good girl, regardless of the fact that all Wang Rong did was for her own survival. In Lady Zhou’s eyes, she was still too calculating and not a good girl.

Now that the main character, Wang Ru, had left, Yao Zheyu also stood up and said to Zhulan, "Lady Zhou, thank you for today. I shall visit another day. It’s getting late, I should also head back."

Zhulan stood up to see him off, "Take care on your way, Mr. Hou."

Yao Zheyu asked the doctor, "I’ll escort the doctor back to the county."

Dr. Lv waved his hand, "I am familiar with the Zhou family and in no rush, so you go ahead and leave, Mr. Hou."

Zhe Yu didn’t insist and, after bidding farewell to Lizheng and the others again, mounted the carriage and departed. The crowd that gathered outside to watch the excitement also dispersed; this excitement would not die down for a month.

Clan Leader Zhou felt extremely weary. Already advanced in age, this year had been nothing short of alarming, and he just wanted to go back and rest. He too said his goodbyes, "We will be heading back from the home of Zhou Shuren."

Zhulan, supporting the recently recovered Lady Wang, rose to her feet, "You both go back and rest well, today must have exhausted you."

Lady Wang massaged her legs, "I’m old and my body isn’t what it used to be, don’t bother seeing us out. You’ve been such a strong pillar today that nothing went wrong, you must be quite tired yourself, so stay put!"

Zhulan smiled and replied, "I’ve been sitting all this time, not tired at all. Escorting you to the door is no trouble, it might even get my blood flowing."

Lady Wang was very appreciative. Zhou Shuren and his wife, despite their expanding circle of acquaintances, never forgot their roots and their attitudes toward the older couple remained unchanged. The couple hadn’t misjudged them.

After sending off the clan leader’s family, Zhulan returned to the main hall where Dr. Lv and his son still were. Looking up at the sky to estimate the time, she said, "It’s looking like noon, sir, would you stay for a simple meal?"

Dr. Lv wasn’t in a hurry to leave, firstly for the tea, and secondly because the hurried journey in the carriage had been rough and jarring, making him uncomfortable. An aged body, no matter how robust, couldn’t handle such turmoil, and indeed he needed a moment more to recover, "Then I will impose on your hospitality."

Zhulan signaled Lady Li to take the blood-stained chair to the next room, as their household would not use it anymore—it was a bad omen. Lady Li, still holding in her anger, effortlessly took the two chairs away.

Zhulan then instructed the second son to buy tofu and a hen, and also to check with the villagers who fished to see if there were any fish available. It was too late to buy meat from the county, so they had to rely on what the village provided. Purchasing chicken in the village was quite convenient, as every household raised them. However, Zhulan wouldn’t slaughter their own hens that were well-fed and laid eggs daily.

Zhulan called out to Mrs. Zhao to start boiling water, preparing for chicken butchering. She noticed Dr. Lv looking uncomfortable, "Our home is a bit simple, but if you don’t mind, you could rest in my grandson’s room for a while."

Dr. Lv stood up, "That tea I brewed will be ruined if it cools down. I’ll take it with me!"

Zhulan, "....Well, we also have some cookies and snacks at home, I’ll bring you a plate."

Dr. Lv stroked his beard with a knowing look, "That would be most agreeable."

Zhulan, ".....Please, this way."

Dr. Lv’s son felt the urge to cover his face, as indeed this was his own father. Playing the part of the aloof sage while holding clinic was always an act!

Mingyun was a tidy child and kept Mingteng very clean as well. The room was quiet and orderly, with some of Mingteng’s large characters still on the desk.

Dr. Lv glanced at them, "One look and you can tell they were written by an unsettled mind, your grandson seems to be quite the impatient type."

Zhulan chuckled, "That’s my second grandson, Mingteng, a fiery little rascal. He’s been taken today by my eldest grandson to the clan school to practice calligraphy."

It was because Mingteng had made no progress, so Mingyun, taking matters firmly in hand, had taken him to the clan school to ensure no disruptions during lessons, and there was to be no slipping away. Today would surely be a long-lasting lesson not to be careless again.

Dr. Lv laughed, "My own grandson has always been cautious from a young age, not at all lively. Liveliness is preferable, though."

Zhulan smiled, "The bedding is clean, rest for a bit. I’ll be in the yard if you need anything."

Dr. Lv stroked his chin, feeling guilty for imposing today, "I see you look quite healthy, but let me take your pulse again."

Zhulan extended her hand, "Thank you for your