Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Lu Huahua was frightened by Chen Dakun.
Perhaps realizing that he had lost his composure, Chen Dakun endured the pain and lowered his voice. âMiss Lu, stop standing there. Help me call for the doctor quickly.â
As he spoke, the sweat on Chen Da Kunâs forehead kept flowing down. It was obvious how much pain he was in.
He hated Zhou Xiaoli as much as his body hurt.
Lu Huahua finally reacted and went forward to support Chen Dakun. She cried, âBrother Dakun, donât be afraid. Iâll bring you to see the doctor.â
With that, she was about to help him up from the ground.
However, Chen Dakun was in so much pain that he could not stand. Lu Huahuaâs small body could not support him at all.
After a few tugs, Chen Dakun felt that his lower body hurt even more.
His face turned several degrees paler. There were a number of times in which he wanted to curse, but he was afraid that he would scare her away. There was no one else who could call for a doctor for him, so he could only grit his teeth and say, âDonât, donât pull. You canât help me. Go to the village and call someone to help, or call a doctor for me.â
Lu Huahuaâs tears fell nonstop as she nodded. âAlright, Iâll go get someone now. Wait for me.â
With that, she stood up and jogged towards the village.
On the other side, Zhou Xiaoli and Wei Chiyu chatted as they slowly walked towards the village.
They even met Lu Huahua, who was in a hurry to return to the village.
Lu Huahua ran past them without stopping.
Lu Huahua had just been taught a lesson by her wolf cub at noon so Zhou Xiaoli thought that she probably wonât dare to cause any trouble.
Hence, Zhou Xiaoli only took a glance at her and did not pay any more attention to her.
She continued to chat with Wei Chiyu as they walked home.
The days in October were getting colder and colder, and the nights were getting longer.
Even so, Zhou Xiaoli got up from the warm bed very early every day.
After putting on her clothes and washing her face, she went out for a morning run.
This was the rule that her master had set for her. She had to go up the mountain for a morning run every day.
After running for so many days, she was used to it. Now, she would feel uncomfortable if she missed a single day.
After one round, her body was covered in sweat, but she did not feel tired. Instead, she felt refreshed.
After running down the mountain, Zhou Xiaoli relaxed her limbs and slowly walked home.
Along the way, she greeted the villagers from the same village as her. The atmosphere was harmonious.
However, just as she entered the alley and was about to reach her house, she heard a commotion.
The direction of the commotion seemed to be heading to her house.
Zhou Xiaoli could not help but frown. She quickened her pace and headed home.
As soon as she reached the door, she heard a sharp voice. âAt least youâre sensible enough to know that you have to compensate for hitting someone. But let me tell you, our families would not be able to settle the score with just 10 taels of silver!â
Immediately after, Zhang Lan suppressed her anger and said, âOld Madam Chen, donât push your luck. Iâve already given you the money. What else do you want?!â n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
âHey, Madam Zhou, what are you saying? What do you mean by giving me the money? Let me tell you, my son was beaten up by your daughter. Heâs still lying on the bed and canât move! If these 10 taels of silver can cure my son, then we can forget it!â
âBut if these 10 taels of silver are insufficient, I still have to ask your family for money! If you donât give me money, weâll go to the officials!â
Zhou Xiaoli knew what was going on with just a few sentences.
The cause for the quarreling seemed to be that she had hit someone.
In the past few days, the only one she had only beaten up was Chen Dakun yesterday. There was no one else.
Therefore, the person who came to cause trouble must be Chen Dakunâs mother!
Thinking of this, Zhou Xiaoli pushed open the door and walked straight to Old Madam Chen. She snatched the money bag from her hand while the latter was caught off guard.
She shouted, âFather, Mother! We canât give her the money! Her son deserves to be beaten up. Even if he goes to the magistrateâs office, weâre not afraid!â
âLiâer?â
Zhang Lan and Zhou Yu were stunned. They quickly asked Zhou Xiaoli what was going on.
Old Madam Chen, who had her money snatched away, looked at Zhou Xiaoli with a murderous gaze. âAlright, you little b*tch. I was looking for you. You hit my son. I must avenge him today!â
As she spoke, she was about to step forward and tear Zhou Xiaoli apart.
Seeing this, Zhou Yu and Zhang Lan rushed forward at the same time. One stood in front of Zhou Xiaoli, while the other blocked Old Madam Chen.
Zhou Yu looked at her with an unfriendly expression and warned, âIf you dare to touch my daughter, Iâll fight you to my death!â
Zhou Yu looked very fierce. Old Madam Chen was frightened and did not dare to act rashly.
Zhou Xiaoli said, âMother, donât listen to her nonsense. Her son asked for it. Yesterday afternoon, when I was on my way down the mountain, her son blocked my way and refused to let me go. If I donât hit him, who should I hit then?â
âHmph, if she wants to see the officials, go. Letâs see who will be punished then. Be careful that someone may lose his chance to take the imperial examination! â
Chen Dakun was a student who might become a High Scholar in the future. This had always been Old Madam Chenâs pride and to show off about.
Hearing this, she cowered.
When Zhang Lan heard that her daughter was stopped, she knew what was going on.
Why else would a man stop a woman? He was just trying to take advantage of her.
Her face was filled with anger. She pointed at Old Madam Chen and scolded, âYour son did a shameless thing and even framed my daughter for it. How can you be so shameless!â
When Zhou Yu heard that his daughter had almost been molested, he was so angry that his entire body trembled. If not for the fact that he could not hit
women, he would definitely walk over and slap Old Madam Chen a few times!
Old Madam Chen naturally did not believe that her son would do such a thing.
She immediately scolded, âMy son is a student studying under the might of the Emperor. How could he do such a thing? If thatâs the case, itâs your daughterâs fault for being indecent. Sheâs a girl, but she flirts every day. One look and you can tell that sheâs not a good person.â
Zhang Lan was so angry that her eyes widened. She picked up the broom and waved it at Old Madam Chen.
Instantly, the courtyard descended into chaos.
At this moment, the Liu family next door heard the commotion and walked over curiously.
Lin Xiujuan was stunned when she realized that it was her future in-laws who were arguing with the Zhou family.
She rushed forward and stopped them. âWhatâs wrong? Whatâs wrong? Donât be rash. Is there a misunderstanding?â
Seeing that the Liu family had arrived, Old Madam Chen seemed to have found her supporter. She immediately said self-righteously, âWhat misunderstanding? It was this coquettish little b*tch who hurt my son. If she caused irreparable damage to my son, I wonât let her off!â
Zhang Lan was not to be outdone. âPfft, donât talk nonsense. Why did your son stop my daughter? If you ask me, itâs a good thing done. This kind of lecher should be beaten to death!â
After hearing this, Lin Xiujuan was stunned.
She regarded Zhou Xiaoli highly as the latter was the money tree in her heart.
But now that she had a conflict with her future son-in-law, whom she was very satisfied with, she did not know who to help..