Days of Living with My Sister-in-Law-Chapter 298: Hello, Madam

"Madam, you’ve misunderstood. My intention is to resolve the conflict. Offending General Zhao wouldn’t benefit me, would it?"

Chen Xiaobei said with an earnest expression.

Tang Muchuan furrowed her brows, puzzled by Chen Xiaobei’s true intentions.

From Chen Xiaobei’s audacious behavior yesterday, it seemed he wasn’t afraid of Zhao Qingshan.

"What exactly are you planning?" Unable to decipher Chen Xiaobei’s thoughts, Tang Muchuan decided to stay calm and see what happens.

"I came here to heal Young Master Zhao’s leg injury, so that he can stand again. Additionally, I’m willing to treat the illnesses of the Zhao Family elders as a gesture of sincerity. In this way, General Zhao shouldn’t hold any grudge against me, right?"

"Please relay this to General Zhao on my behalf."

Chen Xiaobei said sincerely.

After hearing this, Tang Muchuan felt a deep distress, a hint of panic flashing in her eyes.

She had hoped for Zhao Zichuan to remain incapacitated so she could establish herself within the Zhao Family. If Chen Xiaobei healed him, her hopes would be dashed again.

"I don’t believe in your goodwill, nor will General Zhao. The enmity between you and the Zhao Family cannot be easily resolved. You should give up!"

Tang Muchuan said heavily.

"Is there a need to be so heartless? Would General Zhao disregard his father and son, becoming an unfaithful, unfilial person? What good would it do him to kill me?"

"After all, I’m a Divine Doctor; what ailment can’t I cure? There’s no need for organ transplants; I guarantee effective treatment!"

Chen Xiaobei said half-jokingly.

"Since Madam is unwilling to convey the message, I’ll go to the Imperial Guards myself to find General Zhao. I believe he will understand my sincerity."

After saying this, Chen Xiaobei turned and started to leave.

"Stop!"

Tang Muchuan panicked. She couldn’t allow Chen Xiaobei to meet Zhao Qingshan.

"What advice does Madam have?" Chen Xiaobei asked calmly.

"Going to the Imperial Guards won’t help; General Zhao won’t see you. I advise you not to seek your own demise!"

Tang Muchuan could only resort to threats to stop Chen Xiaobei.

Upon hearing this, Chen Xiaobei returned, gazing at Tang Muchuan intensely, causing her to back against the wall in fright.

"Is Madam concerned about me?" Chen Xiaobei said, once again cornering Tang Muchuan against the wall.

Tang Muchuan turned her head coldly, nervous and flustered, "Stay away from me."

Chen Xiaobei approached Tang Muchuan’s neck, and she blocked him with her hand to keep him at bay.

"Chen Xiaobei, I am the General’s Wife. If you dare harass me, General Zhao will never spare you."

At this point, Tang Muchuan was just like Feng Yuanyuan earlier, outwardly tough but inwardly tense.

Chen Xiaobei no longer hid it, laughing recklessly.

"Madam, your threats are useless against me. You know very well, I’m not afraid of Zhao Qingshan. Even if I did something to you, what could Zhao Qingshan do?"

While speaking, Chen Xiaobei pinched Tang Muchuan’s chin, forcing her to look at him.

Tang Muchuan was furious but unable to retort.

"Alright, let’s be straightforward. I know it’s not Zhao Qingshan who wants to be my enemy, but it’s you who doesn’t want me to heal Zhao Zichuan, right?"

Chen Xiaobei confronted her directly.

"Nonsense! I am Xiao Chuan’s stepmother. Of course, I wish for his quick recovery."

Tang Muchuan was indeed caught by Chen Xiaobei, panicking once more but refusing to admit it.

"If Zhao Zichuan is fine, your status in the Zhao Family becomes unstable. Zhao Qingshan is fickle, fancying you for your youth and beauty; in a few years, when you’re old and haggard, how will you compete with other young women? You know this better than anyone."

Chen Xiaobei mercilessly exposed Tang Muchuan’s inner machinations.

"If Zhao Zichuan is crippled, only then will Zhao Qingshan bear children with you, allowing you to secure your status. So, you’re the last person who wishes for Zhao Zichuan’s recovery, am I right?"

"In this way, Madam, I’m doing you a big favor; consider me your benefactor."

After hearing Chen Xiaobei’s words, Tang Muchuan’s eyes and expression completely changed.

She had originally thought Chen Xiaobei was just an arrogant young man, but now she had to reassess him.

This person was sharp and exceptionally intelligent; she had underestimated him!

Chen Xiaobei had made his points so clear that the smart Tang Muchuan knew there was no point in pretending anymore.

"Mr. Chen truly has piercing insight, extraordinarily intelligent. I underestimated you. Could we talk privately?"

Tang Muchuan quickly regained her composure.

Chen Xiaobei smiled and said, "Of course."

Tang Muchuan glanced around, then, carrying a food box, walked toward the fire escape.

Chen Xiaobei tilted his head, admiring Tang Muchuan’s back; she wore a qipao, her full figure swaying her hips as she walked, energizing him.

In the ward, after venting his anger, Zhao Zichuan said, "Why are you still standing here? Aren’t you going to buy breakfast? Do you want me to starve?"

"Aunt Tang just called, saying she would bring breakfast over, so it should arrive soon."

Feng Yuanyuan said.

Only then did Zhao Zichuan stop losing his temper and continued to rest with his eyes closed.

Feng Yuanyuan, however, was thinking, "Why hasn’t Aunt Tang come in yet? Could she have been stopped by that rogue?"

Thinking of this, Feng Yuanyuan felt that if Tang Muchuan were also harassed by Chen Xiaobei, then she wouldn’t have to be afraid either.

Feng Yuanyuan really wanted to sneak out of the ward quietly, hoping to catch them in the act, so both of them would have dirt on each other, forced to keep each other’s secrets.

The more Feng Yuanyuan thought, the more she hoped Chen Xiaobei would also make a move on Tang Muchuan.

As Chen Xiaobei followed Tang Muchuan into the fire escape, she looked around to ensure no one was there before speaking:

"Since Mr. Chen has been so straightforward, I won’t hide either. You have indeed done me a great service, and I do not wish for you to cure Zhao Zichuan. As long as you promise not to treat him, I can ensure Zhao Qingshan won’t touch you. Should he make any move against you, I’ll notify you immediately."

Chen Xiaobei looked at Tang Muchuan with disdain and said, "Is this your way of repaying me? If you want to negotiate with me, show some sincerity. Don’t take me for a fool."

"What do you want?"

Tang Muchuan asked.

Chen Xiaobei pointed at Tang Muchuan, saying, "You."

Tang Muchuan immediately understood and refused without a second thought: "Impossible!"

"Besides yourself, what else can you offer to persuade me? You should be thankful you yourself are valuable, otherwise, I wouldn’t even bother negotiating with you."

Chen Xiaobei said with a mischievous grin.

"Absolutely not. If discovered, I’m done for." Tang Muchuan remained resolute.

"Then there’s nothing left to talk about. I’ll heal Zhao Zichuan, then his grandfather. I’ll tell Zhao Qingshan it was you who approached me to make a deal in exchange for their treatment. Do you think Zhao Qingshan will be grateful to you or kill you?"

While speaking, Chen Xiaobei revealed a sly smile.

Tang Muchuan was startled by this, biting her teeth in anger, cursing furiously: "You’re despicable and shameless!"

"Yes! I’m indeed shameless! So, will you agree or not?"

Chen Xiaobei had a wicked smile, his hands moving indecently over Tang Muchuan’s body!