CHAPTER 103: CHAPTER 103: DON’T BE AFRAID, BEAUTY—I’LL BE GENTLE

No, that’s not it.

He wouldn’t be jealous.

How could he be jealous?

He’s just a germaphobe; he never allows anyone to touch his things.

He just thinks that Pei Shu’er is his wife, so he can’t let anyone touch her.

It’s just germaphobia, just possessiveness.

Not jealousy, much less affection.

How could he possibly like someone else?

And how could he possibly like Pei Shu’er?

Even if she is very good.

But she still has so many mysteries around her.

How could he like her?

Pei Shu’er raised an eyebrow, noticing that Tang Zan seemed very off at the moment.

To be precise, ever since she said she wanted to take responsibility for Lin Yu and Lin Hong, Tang Zan had been acting strangely.

But she doesn’t think she did anything wrong.

In Lin Hong’s condition, already critically ill, should she let him continue sleeping on the ground?

If so, the illness could become more severe.

Besides, they’re no longer in the Capital.

This is Gulan Mountain, where the law of the jungle prevails.

Tang Zan seemed somewhat annoyed and somewhat resentful, and after giving her a fierce glare, he left.

Pei Shu’er was baffled. This villain seemed a bit off.

She walked out of the infirmary and spoke to Yinxing.

"Watch the two of them carefully. When they wake up, come call me."

After saying this, she turned to Granny Zhang: "Go check on the people from the third household to see if there are any more injured, and gather them together so I can treat them all at once."

During this time, everyone had been hunting, fishing, and climbing the mountain. Inevitably, there were wounds, but they were probably reluctant to trouble her, so no one had come to her.

It seemed like there were many others who thought the same way as Lin Yu and Lin Hong.

If I’m going to treat them, I might as well treat everyone together.

The people from the third household were gathered, and the injuries on everyone were minor in her eyes, but even minor injuries could be fatal to people of this era.

Pei Shu’er began to treat them, bandaging wounds and prescribing some herbal medicine for them to take home.

After handling all these, Pei Shu’er was about to rest when the exiled people from the Deserted Mountain, having heard that she was treating everyone’s injuries, came again.

Because Zhang Chao and others were keeping watch outside, those allowed in were honest and decent people. Those who had offended the third household before wanted to come in but were given no chance.

These exiles were not members of the third household, and now that everyone was settled, Pei Shu’er couldn’t possibly give free medical treatment to everyone.

She understood well the saying ’a favor of a spoonful of rice leads to resentment when it’s a bushel.’

As expected, before she spoke, these people spoke up.

"Miss Pei, this is rabbit fur I got from hunting, already tanned and ready. We just hope you can look at our old man’s leg, which was previously injured by a wild boar."

Their wounds had been treated by Pei Shu’er earlier, but due to their busyness, the wounds had worsened.

Pei Shu’er treated the wounds of those in line, and the pile of things in front of her grew larger.

Mostly animal furs, which she liked.

The amount she received today seemed enough to make a fur coat.

While she was treating the wounds, some people started making a commotion at the stone house’s door.

Pei Shu’er stood up and walked out, encountering Tang Zan at the doorway.

Their eyes met briefly, then quickly looked away.

"What’s going on?" Tang Zan coldly asked his men.

Zhang Chao, bruised and battered, reported to Tang Zan at the wooden door.

"Princely Heir, these people are trying to break into the third household."

Pei Shu’er looked up and saw Niu Qian, along with some equally robust men, all with greasy, shiny appearances.

Their eyes were full of malice.

Tang Qingrou was muttering something beside Niu Qian.

Next to her was Aunt Lin, whose hands were both swollen.

Aunt Lin spoke: "Pei Shu’er, I heard you’re treating people on the Deserted Mountain. My injuries are severe, and we’re all Tang Family. Treat me too."

Pei Shu’er gave a small smile.

Aunt Lin threatened, "See? There are so many of us, and we’re among the best from the earlier batch of prisoners. Zhang Chao and his people are no match for us."

"Pei Shu’er, I think you better be sensible. This way, you won’t suffer. After all, you’ll have to treat me in the end, right?"

Pei Shu’er replied, "No treatment, go back."

Aunt Lin frowned, her eyes filled with malice.

"Pei Shu’er, don’t be ungrateful."

With that, Aunt Lin stepped toward Pei Shu’er.

And was caught and slapped to the ground by Zhang Chao.

Aunt Lin: "..."

Tang Qingrou watched as her mother suffered such a humiliation.

"Brother Niu, look... They’re simply ignoring you. You’re all here, and they show you no respect."

Niu Qian drew a wooden stick from one of his men and walked toward Pei Shu’er.

His chin was slightly raised, full of arrogance.

"You must be Pei Shu’er, right?"

Pei Shu’er nodded and saw Niu Qian’s greasy gaze sweep over her. Before Niu Qian could say more, she was instinctively protected by Tang Zan behind him.

Tang Zan gazed darkly at Niu Qian.

"Do you want to die?"

Niu Qian laughed heartily and then said, "Brother Tang sure is lucky with women, but there’s no woman here that I can’t look at."

As he spoke, his greasy hand reached again toward Pei Shu’er.

Only to be struck hard by Tang Zan, knocking out one of Niu Qian’s teeth.

Niu Qian looked at Tang Zan incredulously, his anger instantly ignited.

"You people from the third household are nothing but cripples, yet you dare provoke me! See how I’ll kill you all!"

Just as Tang Zan was about to step forward, Pei Shu’er grabbed his wrist.

"Let me take care of him. He has to pay for what he said."

The fierceness in Pei Shu’er’s eyes made Tang Zan pause, then he smirked.

He stood beside Pei Shu’er, at a distance that would not hinder her but would allow him to save her if needed.

Niu Qian was full of excitement to see he would be facing Pei Shu’er in combat.

This young lady was so delicate, he thought if he hurt her too much, it wouldn’t be as enjoyable.

So, he decided to show Pei Shu’er some leniency.

Tang Qingrou was stunned at first, then her face was full of mockery.

Pei Shu’er must be crazy. Did she think that because she subdued Zhang Chao and the others, she was invincible?

Didn’t she see how badly Zhang Chao and the others were beaten?

If Pei Shu’er went up against him, she’d end up in a worse state, and then I would mock her relentlessly.

Aunt Lin was pleased. Her daughter was clever, quickly pitting Pei Shu’er against Niu Qian.

Now, Pei Shu’er, that little wench, would suffer.

Niu Qian’s men weren’t worried at all, and even said, "Brother Niu, be careful not to hurt this little lady."

Niu Qian chuckled lasciviously: "How could I bear to do that? A beauty like this isn’t for beating, but for adoring."

Then he laughed slyly and looked at Pei Shu’er with disdain.

"Beautiful lady, don’t be afraid, I will be very gentle."

After thinking about it, he looked at Pei Shu’er’s charming face, feeling emboldened.

"No worries, I’ll give you three moves."

Pei Shu’er’s smile deepened.