CHAPTER 383: CHAPTER 381: UNREASONABLE AND TROUBLESOME

"Fourth Aunt, Cousin Shouhu is not young anymore. If you choose to spoil him, that’s your freedom!"

"As a niece, I can’t control that."

"But now, he’s sick and needs to take medicine. Just because he thinks the medicine is bitter and refuses to take it, if he doesn’t make it, who do you think is to blame?"

Yuan Bao already knew Mrs. Xiao Li was excessively lenient with Yuan Shouhu, always spoiling him. But she didn’t expect that even in a life-threatening situation, Mrs. Xiao Li would still indulge Yuan Shouhu.

No wonder the ancients often said, ’Spoiling a child is no different from harming them.’

Someone who’s fallen ill, refusing to take medicine for treatment—isn’t that looking for death?

Yuan Bao looked at Nanny Xue, slightly waving her hand, "Nanny Xue, please see the guest out for me!"

Yuan Shouhu refusing to take his medicine means that no matter how skilled a doctor is, it’s all in vain.

If the patient doesn’t cooperate with the treatment, both a Divine Doctor and an incompetent one are at the same starting point.

"Fourth Madam, please."

Nanny Xue looked at Mrs. Xiao Li as if looking at an idiot.

She had seen people who were overly indulgent with their children and grandchildren but had never seen anyone like Mrs. Xiao Li.

"Jiaojiao, you can’t just watch and do nothing!"

"He’s your own brother!"

"Fourth Madam, if you have the energy to say these things to my village chief, you might as well go back and persuade your son to take his medicine!"

"Imperial Doctor Shen has already prescribed a formula, and even if my village chief tried again, what could she do?"

"You need to be more reasonable!"

Nanny Xue stepped forward, speaking softly.

She was already giving Mrs. Xiao Li face, since Mrs. Xiao Li was Yuan Bao’s birth mother. If not for that, given Mrs. Xiao Li’s unreasonable behavior, Nanny Xue would have slapped her long ago.

"Step aside!"

Seeing Nanny Xue blocking her view of Yuan Bao, Mrs. Xiao Li suddenly became fierce, "I’m talking to my daughter, what business does a servant have interfering?"

"You old thing, get out of the way!"

Seeing her words were useless, Mrs. Xiao Li directly became physical.

"Enough!"

Yuan Bao’s low shout subdued Mrs. Xiao Li, who was about to tussle with Nanny Xue.

"Sister Mei, please see the guest out!"

This time, the act of seeing the guest out was no longer a polite gesture like before.

Mei Jiu stepped forward, efficiently controlling Mrs. Xiao Li, forcibly escorting her not only out of Yuan Bao’s courtyard but directly out of the Yuan Family’s main gate.

"From now on, without the village chief’s permission, this person is not allowed in!"

Mei Jiu looked at the guards at the gate and instructed sternly.

Upon hearing Mei Jiu’s words, Mrs. Xiao Li’s expression turned even more venomous.

At this moment, Old Yuan and Mrs. Zeng, who had heard the commotion, arrived belatedly.

"Father, Mother, please save Shouhu!"

"Shouhu was infected by his brother!"

Seeing Old Yuan and Mrs. Zeng, the venom on Mrs. Xiao Li’s face disappeared, replaced by helpless sadness. The transformation from a shrew to a loving mother happened in an instant.

"Madam Zeng, Sir Yuan,..."

Before Mrs. Xiao Li could say too much, Mei Jiu recounted how Mrs. Xiao Li had caused a scene at Yuan Bao’s place, "Imperial Doctor Shen has already prescribed a formula. My village chief can’t call for Imperial Doctor Shen to go again!"

"Moreover, if he refuses to take the medicine, only an immortal might be able to save him!"

Mei Jiu concisely explained what had happened, then bowed to Old Yuan and Mrs. Zeng and left directly.

She was at the Yuan Family under orders to protect Yuan Bao and had no obligation to be polite to anyone else there.

Frankly speaking, Mei Jiu didn’t have a good impression of Old Yuan and Mrs. Zeng.

This house belonged to Yuan Yindi.

Yuan Bao was adopted into Yuan Yindi’s name.

In other words, Yuan Bao was the rightful owner of this residence.

Yet, during this time, Mrs. Xiao Li had moved in.

Knowing full well that Yuan Bao and Mrs. Xiao Li didn’t get along, Old Yuan and Mrs. Zeng hadn’t considered Yuan Bao’s feelings when making decisions.

Throughout the long period Yuan Bao stayed at her fief, Old Yuan and Mrs. Zeng never visited, nor did they even send a message.

The Song and Peng families also resided here, but they had legitimate reasons for doing so.

Most importantly, these two families didn’t stir up any trouble while staying in the courtyard.

Mei Jiu felt discontent with Old Yuan and Mrs. Zeng but chose not to voice it.

After all, she was just an outsider.

Old Yuan and Mrs. Zeng watched Mei Jiu leave, then turned to Mrs. Xiao Li, "Fourth’s wife, what exactly do you want?"

"Shouxing was ill, and it was Jiaojiao who invited the Wei Family’s Imperial Physician to treat him, which improved his condition."

"Now that Shouhu is also ill, just follow the prescription. What is your intention with all this fuss?"

Old Yuan was a bit angry.

He found Mrs. Xiao Li’s actions to be incomprehensible.

"Father, I understand everything you’re saying!"

"But Shouhu simply refuses to take the medicine. No matter what I say, he won’t, and I’m out of options!"

Mrs. Xiao Li felt wronged.

She wouldn’t have come here if it weren’t for her son. In this cold weather, did she have it easy?

"Where’s Old Fourth?"

Mrs. Zeng remained silent for a long time before finally speaking.

"He’s at home looking after Shouhu."

"You should return as well!"

After listening to Mrs. Xiao Li’s response, Mrs. Zeng waved her hand casually, "You have the prescription. If you’re not afraid of losing Shouhu, then continue indulging him!"

"He’s ill and refuses to take medicine, yet you actually allow this!"

"I think you’re truly beyond saving!"

Mrs. Zeng was also very angry.

A few days ago, Mrs. Xiao Li had appeared to reform quite well, so why had she reverted once moving back?

"Mother, perhaps you could come and take a look!"

"As a daughter-in-law, I’m honestly at a loss. Whenever we try to give Shouhu medicine, he cries out desperately. Mother, you wouldn’t believe how pitiful he seems, it’s heart-wrenching for me!"

Mrs. Xiao Li collapsed on the ground, paying no mind to how cold it was beneath her, her eyes brimming with tears.

Mrs. Zeng glanced at Old Yuan, who sighed deeply.

No matter how incompetent this daughter-in-law might be, the grandson was still of the Yuan Family lineage.

"Let’s go, let’s both see for ourselves!"

As the head of the family, Old Yuan finally decided to go with Mrs. Xiao Li to see the house Yuan Zhaodi rented.

...

Once Old Yuan and Mrs. Zeng left with Mrs. Xiao Li, Yuan Bao quickly received the news.

"Since everything is settled, everyone, go back and rest!"

Yuan Bao waved her hand, indicating the matter was concluded.

As for Yuan Shouhu’s illness?

She truly wasn’t in a hurry.

Perhaps this was a good opportunity!

Yuan Shouhu, who had always been pampered by Mrs. Xiao Li, it was time for him to learn a lesson.

Returning to her warm bed, Yuan Bao quickly fell asleep.

Although Yuan Shouhu was her twin brother, their relationship was just average.

After all, relationships are built over time.

Mere blood relations don’t naturally foster emotional bonds.

Thus, Yuan Bao didn’t concern herself with the issue, falling into a deep sleep shortly after lying down.