CHAPTER 381: CHAPTER 347: QING’ER WAS REFERRING TO THE WOMAN THEY HELPED DELIVER THAT DAY

Zhang Rong’er nodded and spoke without hesitation, "Of course, mother, how could this be false? I saw it with my own eyes!"

Ye Family lifted the corners of her lips, "Ruan Mian and the others really aren’t afraid to die, hiding such a monstrosity from everyone! Do you think that once others find out about this, would the Ruan Family still have good days ahead?"

"Everyone knows, a six-fingered infant is an evil omen, back then even the Imperial Family had such a scandal, and the late Emperor was furious about it. No wonder Wuheng encountered such severe floods, it’s because they’re extremely disrespectful, secretly harboring evil!!"

"You didn’t see it earlier, that wretched Aunt Qiu was doing everything she could to impress your father, as if afraid he wouldn’t know how clever she is."

"But what’s the use of that? She can’t help your father solve real problems. However, if we intervene and make Ruan Mian and the others suffer, wouldn’t your father then view us with new eyes?"

Zhang Rong’er smiled and nodded emphatically.

"Mother is right, the rash on my face was also due to her, if I don’t personally teach her a lesson, I can hardly calm my emotions!"

The mother and daughter suddenly found hope, and huddled together to start discussing.

On the other side, Ruan Mian didn’t have the luxury of time to bother with them.

She was fully devoted to the refugee camp. These past few days, after administering medicine, many people isolated in the epidemic zone had already recovered. Lord Lin’s condition had also improved significantly.

Even Cui Zhu had mostly recovered.

When Ruan Mian went to the epidemic zone for the last time to check on the situation, she saw that Cui Zhu had already returned to her usual self and was helping the doctor take care of other patients.

Upon seeing Ruan Mian approaching, Cui Zhu quickly stepped forward to greet her.

"Miss!" she said and couldn’t wait to tell her.

"Look, I’m almost completely better now. The medicine you gave last time was really effective. Several people in the epidemic zone have improved."

Seeing that her complexion was indeed normal, unlike her previous sickly appearance, Ruan Mian felt very gratified.

At this moment, Liu Shu suddenly came running over hurriedly with a bowl of hot soup.

"Zhu’er, quickly drink it while it’s hot. Eh... Miss Ruan?"

Liu Shu was visibly startled when he bumped into Ruan Mian, his face showed a hint of embarrassment.

He quickly straightened his expression and kept a little distance from Cui Zhu.

Cui Zhu also looked a bit embarrassed, especially facing Ruan Mian’s knowing eyes, she understood that she couldn’t hide anything from her.

So Cui Zhu hesitated for a moment, and still decided to truthfully tell Ruan Mian.

"Miss, this Mr. Liu, he has been taking care of me for the past few days."

"So my illness has also improved very quickly."

Seeing the slight blush on Cui Zhu’s face, Ruan Mian did not say much because she knew that for the past few days, Liu Shu had been taking care of Cui Zhu.

Liu Shu seemed like a very honest and meticulous person, and he treated Cui Zhu and the other patients in the epidemic area equally well.

If Cui Zhu herself liked him and could find a suitable husband, naturally Ruan Mian would be genuinely happy for her from the bottom of her heart.

The biggest fear was finding a scoundrel, like Xie Shiyao, in which case she would never agree for Cui Zhu to step into the pit of marriage.

But if the other party genuinely cared for her and was a good person, they would certainly lead a better life after marrying.

Seeing the two of them now, pure in affection and not daring to easily reveal their feelings to her, Ruan Mian was genuinely happy for Cui Zhu.

So, not waiting for Cui Zhu to finish, she lowered her voice to a tone only heard between the two of them, and asked Cui Zhu a question.

"Zhu’er, do you truly like Mr. Liu?"

Cui Zhu’s face turned red, as she softly murmured a shy affirmative, conveying her thoughts to Ruan Mian.

"Miss, I sincerely care for Mr. Liu. His kindness to me, I remember in my heart. So... I want to spend my life with Mr. Liu. I wonder if you would agree, Miss?"

She looked at Ruan Mian hopefully, and when she got the result she wanted, joy immediately spread across her face as she eagerly knelt in front of Ruan Mian.

Ruan Mian was briefly surprised and quickly wanted to help her up.

However, Cui Zhu was unwilling, instead, she knelt with a serious expression and bowed her head to her.

"Miss, everything Zhu’er has today is due to your generosity and compassion; otherwise, Zhu’er would not have survived that harsh journey of exile."

"To find someone I wish to spend my life with now is also thanks to your great kindness. Such kindness, Zhu’er has no way to repay. Zhu’er will be your servant for life. Even if I am to have the fate of being with Mr. Liu, we have agreed that I will not leave you and will serve you for a lifetime..."