Transmigration: The Evil Mother-In-Law Is Actually Innocent!
Chapter 208: Setting the Trap_1

Chapter 208: Chapter 208: Setting the Trap_1

Dr. Lv carefully felt the pulse and nodded with satisfaction, "Your recuperation has been very good, your qi and blood are much more vigorous now. Before, your qi couldn’t move your blood properly, but now it’s normal again. I’ll write you a dietary supplement prescription, you can start taking it when winter comes."

Zhulan expressed her gratitude, "Thank you so much, doctor."

Dr. Lv grabbed the pen on the table and began writing directly, "Keep this prescription safe, it’s best to use these dietary supplements in the winter."

Zhulan treasured the prescription, "Can my husband take it too?"

Dr. Lv was somewhat sick of the sentimentality but acknowledged it, "Yes, he can."

Zhulan was delighted, Zhou Shuren had been worn out by this summer, and although his spirits were high, he had lost the weight he had managed to gain. It would be just right to nourish themselves in the winter, planning to buy a whole sheep for their health.

Zhulan arranged for Dr. Lv to rest, and Lady Li came back beaming with joy, "Mother, five taels of silver, five taels for two chairs."

Zhulan took the money, which was just enough to replace the chairs and tables in the main hall, "Nicely done."

Lady Li was no longer pained by the thoughts of money, she understood that this was a token of gratitude from the neighbors, not given to her personally, "Mother, this money was given to me by Wang Rong, she gave it to me without any fuss and said things that were pleasing to the heart. Unexpectedly, this girl is not so bad."

Zhulan gave an acknowledging hum, as long as Wang Rong always kept things clear in her heart, no matter how tough the future, they wouldn’t have it bad, "Cook extra for two today. I’ll go to the backyard to pick vegetables, you start steaming the buns."

Lady Li rolled up her sleeves, "I’m going to cook right now."

The entire morning was wasted on Wang Ru, such bad luck!

After Zhulan picked the vegetables, Zhou Laodi came back with four big grass carps in hand, "They’re not small, and still alive. Just caught?"

Zhou Laodi replied, "Lucky catch, I happened to run into Zhang Wu going to sell fish in the county, and I bought four big ones. We’ll eat two at noon and save two for when Dad comes back in the evening."

Zhulan had already decided how to cook the fish, "The fish are still alive, quick, put them in the pond. We’re having boiled fish for lunch."

Zhou Laodi said, "The red peppers will be perfect to dispel any bad luck."

Zhulan, "....."

She felt that these words were just a consolation to herself, utterly useless.

For lunch, there were six dishes: boiled fish, chicken stewed with potatoes, braised tofu, tofu mixed with green onions, two vegetable dishes, and the staple was white flour steamed buns.

Having been given a prescription, Dr. Lv did not feel embarrassed to indulge in his favorite dish, the boiled fish, "It’s truly authentic, even better than the restaurant’s."

Being the eldest, Zhou Laoda played host today. If he hadn’t insisted, his mother wouldn’t have needed to take charge. Understanding that they needed practice, he could be relied upon to entertain ordinary people, "My wife has good cooking skills, please eat more if you enjoy it."

Dr. Lv ate with relish, "It’s not just good, it’s no less than a top chef’s."

This family was quite interesting, and their customs were admirable. His judgment was not wrong.

After the meal, Zhou Laoda personally escorted Dr. Lv and his son back to the county.

Ming Teng, once the guests had left, stubbornly refused to go back to clan school; he was genuinely scared, "Big Brother, I won’t dare to deceive you anymore. I’ll definitely concentrate on my writing in the future, just don’t make me go to clan school."

In school, he couldn’t make a sound or play, and after class, his cheeks even got pinched; he felt his face had grown rounder by two sizes!

Mingyun felt the lesson wasn’t harsh enough. This kid enjoyed his blessings, but when he was as old as Ming Teng, he had to use a stick to write, whereas his younger brother got to hold a brush. His younger brother, oblivious to his fortune while basking in it, needed to learn a lesson. Keeping his face taut without expression, he said, "I’ll count to three, and if you don’t follow me by then, I’ll be angry."

Chills ran down Ming Teng’s back. His brother’s anger was frightening. Something was off with his brother this year; even their parents were timid around him. Every time he annoyed his brother, he hoped their mother might speak up for him, but each time, she would say earnestly, "In the future, the whole family will depend on your elder brother. Whatever he says, you listen. Haven’t you noticed even your mother doesn’t act like she has any authority? That’s called knowing your place, and you need to understand that too!"

Ming Teng glanced at his grandmother, who merely smiled at him without offering to help. Sighing, he conceded, "I’ll go with you."

Mingyun grabbed his brother’s chubby little hand, wondering how, despite tracing characters daily, it never seemed to slim down.

Zhulan watched the brothers leave and sighed, "Such affectionate siblings!"

Lady Li, "....."

She didn’t see any affection, only the eldest son bullying the younger!

Xue Han, "...."

She and her mother must have different understandings of brotherly love!

Zhulan looked around for Zhou Shuren but couldn’t find him. Asking his wife, she inquired, "Where has Second gone off to?"

Lady Zhou knew her husband all too well. That day, Wang Xin had played her mother for a fool, and Second had been stewing in anger. It was still necessary to demonstrate loyalty, "The Master has gone to find Wang Rong. Lately, he’s been getting quite close with Wang Xin."

Zhulan understood immediately that Zhou Shuren was devising a plan against Wang Xin, starting by laying a trap for Wang Rong first, "Is there something happening at Wang Rong’s place recently?"

Lady Zhou whispered, "Wang Rong’s eldest daughter is discussing marriage prospects."

Zhulan gained insight; Zhou Shuren was targeting Wang Xin. Indeed, Wang Xin was of marriageable age. Zhou Shuren was stoking the fire and, concerning what might follow, that was Wang Xin’s issue. Zhou Shuren, setting out to trouble Wang Xin, took vengeance on her behalf; he was ruthless, aiming for where it hurt the most, "When Second comes back, have him allocate funds from you to replace the chairs and tables in the main hall with new ones."

Lady Zhou agreed readily, "Got it."

Zhulan returned to her room to make clothes, with three sets still to finish. As for Lady Li, she went to attempt making mooncakes again. Within a week, she’d managed to make ice-skin mooncakes, but they couldn’t be stored for long, losing taste over time. Lady Li was doggedly focused on solving this issue but didn’t have much time left; in a few days, they were to be sent to Dong Chuchu’s family.

That evening, Zhou Shuren came back by carriage, and it was still Yao Zheyu’s carriage. Zhulan thought Yao Zheyu had come again, but only Zhou Shuren and the servant got out.

The servant held two brocade boxes in his hands, "The young master says thank you to the Scholar’s wife for today and regrets he can’t come to express his gratitude in person tomorrow as he needs to return to Pingzhou. Please accept these gifts as a small token of appreciation."

Zhulan signaled for her eldest to take them, "Give my thanks to the young master. He’s really too kind."

Noting the delicate gift boxes, she was sure the gifts were practical; she liked things that were down-to-earth.

The servant rode away, and the carriage quickly disappeared on the street. Only then did Zhulan ask Zhou Shuren, "Did he come specially to pick you up?"

"You guessed right. He was waiting for me outside the government office, so I took the opportunity to ride the carriage home. I got to experience what an official’s carriage feels like," he replied.

Waiting for her eldest to exit the room, Zhulan lowered her voice, "What do you think made him leave so suddenly?"

Zhou Shuren said, "Covering up makes it more conspicuous. Today’s commotion wasn’t minor, and he must have someone monitoring him closely, so naturally, he’d want to appear as if he didn’t want to cause trouble."

"Such cunning! I feel it’s veered off too much. The male protagonist blatantly despises Wang Ru inside and out. I don’t know if he will resort to extreme measures. However, Wang Ru did essentially save her own life today. Making such a scene, she was put in the spotlight, and with Shi Qing watching over her, at least she won’t disappear without a trace."

Zhou Shuren hummed affirmatively when a scream came from next door. Was that Wang Ru waking up? But the person screaming seemed off!