Chapter 2947 - 2948: Thigh Pendant

Chapter 2947: Chapter 2948: Thigh Pendant

"I still have duties to attend to and cannot stay long. As for the treatment afterwards, Su Zhen and the doctors from the Medical Alliance are aware. Rest assured," Bai Ruozhu said. "However, the girl from the Niu Family is too frail, and the treatment was delayed. Her lung disease has become chronic. She will need to take medication long-term to maintain her health."

As she spoke, she handed the written formulas to the worried-looking Niu San.

Niu San wasn’t exactly a bad person, but he was too timid, unable to protect his wife and daughter.

Moreover, when he considered his mother’s suggestion to marry a young wife to bear a son, he did not refuse. This indicates that such a man isn’t necessarily bad, but definitely unreliable.

Beside him, Niu family’s mother-in-law snatched the formulas to take a look. She did recognize a few characters, and her expression turned unpleasant after a glance.

"Sir Bai, these medicines must cost quite a bit, don’t they?" she asked.

"Lung disease requires meticulous care. Perhaps in a few years, there will be improvement. You must not neglect her treatment or medication just because she’s a girl," Bai Ruozhu said deliberately.

Niu Pazi laughed dryly, "We won’t, we won’t."

Seeing that enough had been said, Bai Ruozhu didn’t add more.

She addressed a few more matters and soothed the crying children, telling them she’d visit again when she had the chance in the future. Only then did the children cheer up a bit.

"Sister, I will practice boxing diligently. When I grow up, I’ll protect you!" the eldest child said, thumping his chest.

Bai Ruozhu couldn’t help but laugh, though her eyes were slightly misty.

"Then you must eat well and sleep well. That’s the only way to grow tall and strong," she advised.

The child nodded vigorously, "Yes, yes, I’ll eat well, sleep well, and also study hard and practice boxing."

Bai Ruozhu patted his head, thinking that this child was indeed sensible.

After lingering a bit longer, she reluctantly parted from the children and set off with her group toward Luohe City.

Once they had left the village, they found a spot to change clothes, disposing of and burning the ones they’d worn. They used disinfectant drug powder on their hands, feet, and faces, Bai Ruozhu included.

She even found an excuse to step aside, but in reality, she entered the Space to enjoy a hot spring bath, washing away the germs from her body.

Once everyone was clean, they headed to Luohe City.

"Mother, I missed you so much!" Little Dengdeng, upon seeing his mother, rushed forward like mad and clung to her leg, instantly turning into a small koala, hanging onto her leg.

This was a true lifelike thigh pendant.

"Mother missed Dengdeng too. Were you anxious waiting?" Bai Ruozhu lifted her son and gave him a kiss.

"I was anxious, just waiting for you to come back so we can set sail. I also miss Grandma and Grandpa," Little Dengdeng said.

Bai Ruozhu patted his head, "Our Dengdeng is so filial."

"And there are two younger brothers. They must have grown taller," Little Dengdeng exclaimed excitedly.

"Then let’s set off as soon as possible," Bai Ruozhu felt an urgent longing to return home.

She later met with Gao Zhou and inquired about the situation in Capital City.

In fact, nothing special was happening in Capital City. Bai Zepei was simply displeased, feeling she left too hastily.

She hadn’t seen Jiang Yichun. Upon asking, she found out he went to meet Xue Wenhui. Bai Ruozhu, remembering Xue Wenhui’s kindness to her family, decided to also visit the Imperial Envoy Xue.

When she arrived at the Government Office, she learned that Lord Mei had invited Jiang Yichun and Xue Wenhui to welcome guests for a meal. Bai Ruozhu had no choice but to follow them.

Upon asking downstairs, she quickly found out where their private room was and headed upstairs to look for it.

Just as she was about to knock, she heard a coquettish female voice from inside the room.

"It’s an honor to meet Brother Jiang today. I offer you a toast."

Immediately, everything fell silent, and the atmosphere seemed somewhat strange.

After a long pause, Jiang Yichun’s voice sounded leisurely, "I have official duties, no drinking."

Bai Ruozhu ground her teeth. Where did this little fox come from, showing such enthusiasm towards her man?

She cleared her throat and knocked on the door, saying, "Under official business, Bai Ruozhu requests to see you."

"Sir Bai, please come in," Mei Zhenghua personally opened the door and welcomed Bai Ruozhu inside.

Bai Ruozhu quickly glanced at Mei Zhenghua. Was it he who arranged for the woman?

The woman was seated just below Xue Wenhui, her appearance sweet and lovely, matching her coquettish voice perfectly.

After greeting Xue Wenhui and Mei Zhenghua, she noticed that the sweet-looking lady somewhat resembled Xue Wenhui, probably his daughter.

"Sir Bai, this is my niece, Xue Zhi. She was originally heading to the Capital on a family visit but happened to meet me here," Xue Wenhui introduced.

Bai Ruozhu smiled and saluted Xue Zhi, "Miss Xue Zhi, a pleasure to meet you. Let me offer you a toast."

She raised her cup to Xue Zhi and drank it all in one go.

Jiang Yichun sneakily glanced at her, his eyes full of joy.

"Well, I toast to Sir Bai." Xue Zhi raised her cup and cheerfully downed it.

Bai Ruozhu sat next to Jiang Yichun, "The matter at the Su Family Village is settled. I heard Lord Xue arrived, so I came to pay my respects and coincidentally have a meal."

With a hearty laugh, Xue Wenhui said, "You’re the major shareholder at this welcoming banquet; we are the ones joining you for a meal."

Bai Ruozhu replied straightforwardly, "Then everyone, help yourselves; no need to stand on ceremony with me."

Everyone laughed together, and even Jiang Yichun, who usually kept a straight face, smiled, looking at his wife with extraordinary tenderness.

Across the table, Xue Zhi was spellbound. How could there be such a handsome man in this world? One look and she couldn’t tear her eyes away.

However, she quickly concealed her amazement, to avoid being noticed.

Bai Ruozhu briefly recounted the situation at Su Family Village without delving too deeply into details, as Xue Zhi wasn’t part of the Imperial Court, and some things were not suitable for her to know.

"Tomorrow, I plan to visit the Su Family Village to see those three memorial arches. An imperial gift of three arches for a single family is indeed rare," Xue Wenhui commented emotionally.

Bai Ruozhu understood that Xue Wenhui intended to verify the situation personally. As the Imperial Envoy tasked with this investigation, he couldn’t just rely on one source of information and naturally needed a broader understanding.

That evening, the Niu Family wrote divorce papers for the She family, agreeing to let them take Niuniu away. From then on, She, taking her daughter, sought refuge with her uncle’s family and later opened an art studio in the city.

Many years later, Luohe City’s Qinglian Art Studio became very famous, and Niuniu became a well-known talented female painter. Yet she often remembered the sister-like Immortal who appeared on that fear-filled afternoon to rescue them from that room and even gave her a sweet candy to eat...

Since Xue Wenhui had further investigations to conduct, Bai Ruozhu and her companions couldn’t leave immediately. They stayed in Luohe City to rest and stock up on supplies needed for the boat.

Diao Shengyan took Little Dengdeng out for a walk, unexpectedly running into She and Niuniu.

"Sir Bai, you’re still in Luohe City?" She was very glad to see her and warmly approached.