Chapter 96: Chapter 096: Maybe We Can Save Her Chapter 96: Chapter 096: Maybe We Can Save Her Actually, for Du Zhongshu, the horse was not particularly good, nor his usual mount; it was simply unloaded from the horse carriage in a hurry.
Yet in the Mountain Village, where people could hardly afford to keep horses, it still looked incredibly impressive.
So, the mont Du Zhongshu entered the village, the sight of him stirred up gossip among the villagers.
They wondered where this man, who exuded an aura of wealth, had co from.
When he was about to reach the Bai family’s house, he slowed down his pace to not appear too ostentatious.
Outside the gate of the Bai family’s yard, he knocked on the door and asked, “Is Mr.
Bai at ho?”
Noticing that so villagers were watching with interest, he was cautious not to ntion that he was looking for Ruozhu, to prevent idle chatter.
At this mont, all mbers of the Bai family were busy.
Those who couldn’t go inside were chopping wood and boiling water, while inside, others were assisting Hao Baishuang.
Lin Ping’er was busy arranging Ruozhu’s room to facilitate cleanup after the birth.
Since Ruozhu couldn’t be moved, she would have to spend her confinent period in this sa room.
So, when Du Zhongshu asked, no one in the yard heard him.
He stood outside the gate for quite so ti without anyone opening the door, leaving him a little embarrassed.
“Is Mr.
Bai Yihong at ho?” Du Zhongshu asked aloud again, this ti significantly louder.
Bai Yihong was sowhat surprised to hear his na called.
He replied, “Yes,” and went to open the door.
Upon seeing Du Zhongshu, he was taken aback.
“Mr.
Bai, I am a friend of Chang Sheng.
He has asked to deliver so silver to Mrs.
Bai,” Du Zhongshu said, worried that the Bai family may not let him in.
After all, their daughter was in labor, which was not the best ti to receive a male visitor.
Yet, if he represented the baby’s father, it would be a different matter.
Upon hearing this, Bai Yihong was a tad stunned.
Only when Er Lang spoke up did Bai Yihong invite him in.
Ruozhu was too preoccupied with her labor to take notice of what was happening outside.
Therefore, she didn’t hear when Du Zhongshu arrived.
Hao Baishuang had told her that she was dilating about two fingers’ width, but progress was slow.
She advised her to try and relax as much as possible and not strain herself.
To alleviate her pain, Hao Baishuang did so massages, which were limited as her water had already broken.
Upon seeing Du Zhongshu, Bai Zehao couldn’t help but ask, “How co you’re here?” He rembered that he had threatened to hit Du Zhongshu once.
Seeing the surprised faces upon his arrival, Du Zhongshu felt a bit embarrassed.
However, he quickly regained his composure, smiled, and said, “Hello again, Brother Bai.
Chang Sheng asked to bring so silver to you.
He couldn’t make it back because he’s seriously ill, but he wanted to show his care for Ruozhu and the baby.”
Upon hearing Du Zhongshu’s assertion, Bai Zehao was taken aback.
However, didn’t Ruozhu make up this sa story?
How co this man is repeating it as if it were true?
What exactly is happening?
Even Lin Ping’er was a bit puzzled, but she was too busy to think about it.
After stealing a glance at Du Zhongshu, she turned back to her tasks.
In the end, it was Bai Zepei who greeted Du Zhongshu.
“My sister is in labor today and we’re quite busy at ho.
Sorry for keeping you waiting, Mr.
Du.”
“No problem at all, you go ahead with your tasks,” Du Zhongshu said, feeling more embarrassed.
He suddenly realized that he has likely added to their stress.
Why did he rush over without thinking?
“It’s getting late, and it’s not suitable to visit our sister while she is giving birth.
Perhaps Mr.
Du could return ho and visit us another ti?” Er Lang’s eyes sparkled with light, hinting that he might have figured out Du Zhongshu’s reasons for visiting.
Du Zhongshu considered this and replied, “Since I’m here already, I’d like to witness the birth of my nephew.
Furthermore, my family owns a pharmacy, so I can offer so help if needed.”
However, before Er Lang could reply, the curtain of Ruozhu’s room was suddenly lifted.
Hao Baishuang stepped out, her face deadly serious.
“Then get ready an old ginseng, just in case.”
At her words, the yard fell silent.
Even those working stopped what they were doing.
Peasant families might not understand dical theory, but they had so idea about the usage of herbs.
For instance, old ginseng is used not only as a tonic but also to save lives.
Previously, when Bai Yihong had taken in the severely wounded Chang Sheng from the mountain, the substantial dical fees were largely due to the cost of ginseng used to stabilize his life.
Otherwise, Chang Sheng would have died long ago.
However, Chang Sheng was dood by fate and fell off a cliff once again, his whereabouts and condition unknown.
If they needed old ginseng to save lives, the situation must be extrely dangerous.
Lin Ping’er felt tears welling up in her eyes, yet she held them back.
She knew her crying would only upset Ruozhu even more.
Looking at Hao Baishuang, Du Zhongshu realized that she wasn’t joking.
He nodded and said, “I’ll get it now, and deliver it as quickly as I can.”
Having said this, he left the Bai family’s yard, quickly mounted his horse, and dashed out of the village.
Ruozhu heard Hao Baishuang requesting the ginseng and only then noticed that Du Zhongshu had arrived.
Before she had the chance to greet him, he had departed.
She felt a surge of gratitude.
Regardless of whether Du Zhongshu considered her a friend or was solely motivated by their business partnership, his thoughtful gesture was heartening.
…
In Anyuan Town, the officer from the County Governnt Office returned and reported the situation to his superior.
Several people he had taken away were especially annoyed since they had spent the entire day just watching a childbirth without finding any spies.
It was a complete misunderstanding.
“By the way, when we were returning, we saw the young master of the Du Family’s Pharmacy going to the Bai’s house.
But he quickly left, saying he was going to get an old ginseng.
I wonder whether there’s anything suspicious about it,” one officer reported, hoping that if Du Zhongshu were deed suspicious, the officer would receive so credit.
The official, upon hearing the report, stroked his chin and said, “It seems that Young Brother Bai’s sister is giving birth.
Prepare so gifts tomorrow and send them to the Mountain Village for Brother Bai.” The latter part of his words was directed to his assistant.
“Yes, sir,” the assistant replied.
The official turned to the man in a casual mask next to him and asked, “Gentleman, what do you think?
There’s nothing wrong with the boy from the Du Family, right?”
Jiang Yichun snorted.
Everyone thought that this ant there might be a big problem with Du Zhongshu.
Yet, after a while, Jiang Yichun responded, “No problem, it’s all private matters of the people.”
The official simply nodded and didn’t ask further.
If he said there was no problem, then there must be none – a certainty that would outweigh the result of their inquiries.
However, the eyebrows behind Jiang Yichun’s mask were knit together.
He wondered, “Old ginseng?
Are they preparing for a life-threatening situation?
Could it be very dangerous?”
“I have sothing to attend to, I’ll leave first,” he suddenly announced, standing up.
He didn’t care about the official’s response and left the County Governnt Office straightaway.
The official seed to be used to this and showed no change in expression.
Using the cover of darkness, Jiang Yichun quietly left the town, riding toward the Mountain Village.
Although she was a woman with a hard life and may be pitiful, he possessed so dical skills.
Perhaps he could save her and the unborn child.
That was how he rationalized his sudden departure.
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I’m sorry for the late update, I had so stomach issues, 555.
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