After Transmigration, I Picked Up A Husband and Daughter-Chapter 21 - The Poison Can Be Solved
Chapter 21: Chapter 21 The Poison Can Be Solved
Chapter 21: Chapter 21 The Poison Can Be Solved
However, Xie Xinghua’s eyes brimmed with tears, her heart swelling with sorrow like a flood.
Was she not aware of her own plight? Did she not wish to escape from this oppression and humiliation?
But with her elder brother needing constant care and his illness worsening by the day, what choice did she have but to endure the indignity?
Although Ziling was handicapped, he was still able to do some physical labor and alleviate some pressure from the family. However, the condition of her elder brother was deeply troubling.
Facing such hardships, Xie Xinghua could only helplessly shake her head as tears silently fell.
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Lady Zhao was harsh and scarcely kind; her cold indifference and harsh criticisms were not something Xie Xinghua could endure alone for even a moment’s peace.
No matter how much one reasoned, if it did not touch the heart, it was merely empty talk in the end.
The key lay in whether Xie Xinghua could awaken in adversity, muster courage, and fight for a better future for herself and her family.
Su Yu did not linger long; she had San Ya fetch a basin to catch the mulberries loaded with heartfelt intentions, then she herself carried the empty basin, leaving with heavy steps.
Before she left, she intentionally complained loudly outside the door, “Bringing fruit with good intentions only to be treated coldly—what an ungrateful person!”
These complaints, while mocking Lady Zhao, also served as a reminder to Xie Xinghua, hoping she would hear the call from deep within her heart.
Lady Zhao, spying from a hidden spot, heard the commotion and, thinking Xie Xinghua had refused the mulberries, couldn’t help but sneer with satisfaction, “At least she knows her place.”
In her heart, there was no trace of guilt, only a greed for power and indifference to others.
Hearing the noise, Jiang Ziling inside the house became anxious and quickly stepped outside.
He saw Su Yu with a somber expression, hurrying towards her own home.
Noticing her empty wooden basin, he asked in confusion, “What happened?”
Su Yu then recounted everything that had transpired at Xie Xinghua’s house.
After listening, Jiang Ziling sighed deeply, “Indeed, the sister-in-law is not to blame. Since the accident with my elder brother, she has been carrying San Ya; these years have truly not been easy. Managing to take care of my seriously ill brother and raising several children— one can only imagine the hardship.”
Su Yu nodded gently in understanding, “Don’t worry, I get it. After all, not everyone can match wits with that old matriarch from the Zhou Family like I do.”
Her words carried a hint of self-mockery but also revealed a resolute determination.
Jiang Ziling chuckled and agreed, “Exactly, exactly, you’re the best! No matter when or where, you always maintain that tenacity and wisdom, which is admirable.”
“Oh, by the way, how far exactly is Willow Village from town?”
Su Yu suddenly asked.
“It should take about two to three hours of walking, Ah Yu, what do you need in town?”
Jiang Ziling looked at her curiously.
Su Yu’s heart tightened, not expecting the distance to be so far.
She led Jiang Ziling to the basket, poured the remaining mulberries into the basin, and then carefully parted the raspberry leaves to reveal the stunningly vibrant Red Ganoderma before Jiang Ziling’s eyes.
“Lingzhi?”
Jiang Ziling was overjoyed, “This Lingzhi is extremely rare, Ah Yu, how did you come across it?”
“Just stumbled upon it.”
Su Yu feigned nonchalance by shrugging her shoulders, but inside, her heart was filled with anticipation for an unknown fate.
“You’re really something, to find such a treasure on your first trip into the mountains. This thing is quite valuable. My brother and I found one once before and sold it for three taels of silver.”
Jiang Ziling’s words were laced with envy.
Ah? Valuable means three taels of silver? Su Yu was full of questions. She wasn’t familiar with the medicinal herb market, but since Jiang Ziling said so, the Red Ganoderma must indeed be valuable.
She decided to first check out the market in town.
“It’s a long way. Is there a ride?” Su Yu asked.
Jiang Ziling nodded, “On the fourth and nineteenth of every month, many people from the village go to town. If we catch a cow or donkey cart, we can hitch a ride. I’ll accompany you then; it’s good to have someone look out for you on the way.”
His gaze conveyed care and support for Su Yu.
Warmth filled Su Yu’s heart. With Jiang Ziling by her side, this long journey seemed much less daunting.
She silently made a wish, hoping that this trip to town would not only allow her to sell the Red Ganoderma for some household money but also change their lives, liberate them from Lady Zhao’s oppression, and lead them toward freedom and brightness.
It was a sunny morning with sunlight sprinkled across the courtyard. Su Yu’s eyes sparkled with expectancy as she eagerly inquired, “What’s today’s date? When can we go to the market?”
Her voice carried a hint of uncontrollable excitement, as if she was about to unveil a new chapter in her life.
Jiang Ziling sat beside her, his face adorned with a warm smile, his eyes tenderly fixed on her.
He gently played with the bamboo-woven teacup in his hands and leisurely replied, “Today is fine. It’s the nineteenth. But there’s no hurry. We can go after breakfast.”
His tone was calm and peaceful, as if the chaos of the world couldn’t disturb his serene outlook on life.
The anticipation in Su Yu’s eyes grew denser. Filled with joy, she asked, “Will you come with me?”
However, Jiang Ziling shook his head regretfully and said softly, “Xixi and I will wait for you at home.”
Though his words carried a hint of helplessness, there was no bitterness, only a sense of self-reproach due to his limited mobility.
Su Yu understood his situation. Knowing well the resilience and dignity in Jiang Ziling’s heart, she did not press further but silently made a promise, “Well, once I’ve sold the Lingzhi and bought the medicine, I can help treat your leg. It’s not too late for you to go out after your leg gets better.”
Her face was filled with anticipation, as though she had already seen a vision of their future happy life gradually unfolding, “Once we have money, we can lead a good life.”
Jiang Ziling’s heart tightened, and he asked anxiously, “What about Xixi’s poison…”
Upon touching on this subject, both their moods instantly became heavy.
Su Yu deflated a bit and explained helplessly, “The mute poison in Xixi isn’t ordinary. It’s a ‘tongue-sealing’ poison. To cure it, we need Dragon Roar, and these two herbs usually appear together but are very hard to find.”
Seeing the deep disappointment on Jiang Ziling’s face, Su Yu felt a pang of heartache and quickly comforted, “Let’s take it slow. This poison is special because, besides rendering one mute, it causes no other harm to the body.”
However, she was also worried and added, “What I’m worried about is, if Xixi can’t speak for a long time, her tongue might completely degenerate. By then, even if the poison is cured, it would be futile.”
Upon hearing this, Jiang Ziling became panicky, his hands tightly clenched into fists, his eyes reflecting endless anxiety.
“What, what can we do then?”
He asked in a low voice, his tone full of helplessness and fear.
Su Yu looked at him resolutely, her eyes filled with conviction, “Don’t worry. Once I sell the Lingzhi, there will be a way out!”
Her words were emphatic, like a ray of sunlight breaking through the clouds, dispelling the gloom in Jiang Ziling’s heart.
