Chapter 24: Don’t Worry, He Won’t Die

Chapter 24: Don't Worry, He Won't Die

Zhang Qing was an impatient man, and being scolded by a prisoner he himself had exiled only fueled his anger. Reflexively, he drew the whip from his waist.

Seeing this, Zhou Laoba hurriedly stepped in to stop him.

"Have some patience," Zhou Laoba urged.

Zhang Qing, still indignant, tried to bypass Zhou Laoba to continue reprimanding He Zhiran.

Mo Jiuye, lying on the wooden cart, watched the scene unfold from a distance.

The moment he saw Zhang Qing about to strike, he prepared to jump up to save her.

No one else was allowed to bully his wife, Mo Jiuye resolved.

The women of the Mo family were similarly anxious. Ever since He Zhiran had gone to treat Peng Wang's snake venom, their hearts had been hanging in suspense.

Their hunger was entirely forgotten.

Madam Old Mo, with sharp eyes, noticed the violent rise and fall of Mo Jiuye's chest and back, guessing at her son's thoughts.

For the sake of not disrupting the bigger picture, she sat by the wooden cart and whispered a word of caution to him.

"Stay calm."

How could Mo Jiuye be calm?

Regardless of whether he had feelings for He Zhiran or not, as the only man in the Mo family, if he couldn't even protect the women in his household, he might as well die than live such a pathetic life.

However, to alleviate his mother's worries, he forcefully suppressed the urge within him and remained seated.

Just then, He Zhiran emerged from behind the tree and started walking towards the officials.

Her composed demeanor suggested that she was not the least bit intimidated by Zhang Qing's whip.

Zhou Laoba grabbed hold of one of Zhang Qing's arms, preventing him from making any move, before turning to inquire of He Zhiran.

"How is our leader?"

From the moment He Zhiran first encountered these officers, she had been observing them. Zhang Qing was hot-tempered, the type to resort to violence at the slightest disagreement.

One could say he was a man of brute force with little wit.

In contrast, Zhou Laoba was composed and measured in his responses – a strategic thinker.

Thus, she ignored Zhang Qing's glare and engaged Zhou Laoba directly.

"Rest assured, he won't die."

Before Zhou Laoba could respond, Zhang Qing forcefully shook off his captor's grip and dashed behind the tree.

"He, if you dare lie, I'll make sure you regret it!"

He Zhiran didn't even spare him a glance, standing her ground with her arms crossed.

As expected, Zhou Laoba was far more rational than Zhang Qing. Instead of rushing to check on Peng Wang, he turned to He Zhiran.

"Are you certain the boss's poison has been neutralized?"

"I'm certain, and I can assure you that he will awaken within two hours."

Observing He Zhiran's composed demeanor while speaking, Zhou Laoba was convinced she wasn't lying.

"Very well. As long as Peng Wang wakes up, he won't treat you unfairly."

He Zhiran had been working tirelessly for this moment, but her rational mind warned her not to rely on anyone else's promises until Peng Wang regained consciousness.

"Alright, you should tend to Lord Peng now. I'm thirsty, exhausted, and drowsy. I'll be retiring for the night."

With that, He Zhiran made her way towards the Mo family members.

Zhou Laoba didn't comment, but his thoughts were already turning over plans.

No sooner had He Zhiran taken a few steps than the Mo family's ladies rushed to greet her.

"Sister-in-law Ninth, quickly go rest." Fifth Sister, Zhao Jiajia, promptly supported her.

Not to mention He Zhiran, who had been actively aiding in the rescue, even those who hadn't moved much from their positions felt utterly drained.

The other sisters-in-law accompanied He Zhiran back to her seat alongside Mo Hanyue.

"Madam He, did you really cure the snake venom?"

Matriarch Mo and Mo Jiuye shared the same skepticism. Before her son's marriage, she had inquired about He Zhiran through various channels. She had only heard that He Zhiran was a sheltered young lady who rarely left her family's compound, with no knowledge of her medical expertise.

However, since last night's encounter, Matriarch Mo had come to a realization.

Her ninth daughter-in-law was not an ordinary woman. Be it in intelligence or capability, she was on a different level from the other eight wives.

If not for witnessing firsthand how He Yuanming and his wife treated He Zhiran today, Matriarch Mo might have continued to doubt the young lady's true identity.

Now that her identity was no longer in question, her medical skills...

Were truly perplexing!

He Zhiran could indeed sense her mother-in-law's skepticism.

She had already thought of this before doing those things.

Among all her secrets, the only one she could reveal openly was her medical expertise.

Therefore, she needed to find a reasonable excuse. "Mother, when I was young, I had the good fortune to come across a medical book left behind by a wise person. You know me, I don't often venture out. Normally at home, I would rely on that medical book for amusement. Over time, I absorbed and mastered its contents, so practicing medicine isn't difficult for me now."

In Old Mo's understanding, He Zhiran indeed seldom went out.

Thus, she didn't doubt the reason given. "Since you truly understand medicine, Mother can rest assured."

Madam Old Mo felt no need to be ambiguous in front of her own family and openly expressed her true emotions.

At this moment, He Zhiran was genuinely exhausted.

She looked around and saw nothing but grasslands and towering trees.

When the officials had ransacked their home, they hadn't allowed them to take even a single thread or piece of clothing, let alone any luggage.

Although she had a white down blanket from her previous life stored in her space, she couldn't use it at all.

This reminded her of a phrase: "I roam the world alone, with the sky as my blanket, the earth as my bed, and mountains and rivers as my pillow."

As He Zhiran silently sighed, Mo Hanyue spoke up, sounding pitiful.

"Mother, I'm hungry and sleepy. What should I do?"

The mention of this made Madam Old Mo's head ache.

Not to mention Mo Hanyue, who had been pampered since birth, but all the other women in the family, including herself, were ladies who had grown up in affluent households.

With empty stomachs and another night spent under the stars, it would be a miracle if they didn't fall ill tomorrow.

Gently stroking Mo Hanyue's disheveled hair, she said in a solemn tone, "Hanyue, it's only our first day, and we'll have to live like this from now on. You need to learn to adapt."

In front of these young ones, she had to be strong. If she lost hope in front of them, their morale would crumble completely.

He Zhiran was still unsure what kind of person Peng Wang was.

If he were grateful, he would surely take care of the Mo family after waking up. But if he turned his back on them and disregarded their lifesaving efforts, all her work today would be for naught.

If that were the case, she would have to find other ways to improve the Mo family's circumstances in the future.

At this moment, He Zhiran wished with all her heart that Peng Wang would wake up soon and prove to be a grateful person.

Perhaps then, they might have an easier night.

As He Zhiran leaned against Mo Jiuye's wooden cart, a burst of excited laughter came from the officials nearby.

"Hahaha... Excellent, our leader is awake!"

"How do you feel, Leader?"

"Leader, you gave us quite a scare."