Exile with Storage Space: Family Fortunes in the Barren Lands-Chapter 670 - 623: Female Green Forest Hero (2)

When Ling Yuezi met Li Yuzhu, she greeted her with a smile out of courtesy, but felt disappointed inside.

Could this young woman who looks even younger than her be a miracle doctor? Could she truly treat her godfather’s illness?

Not quite convinced of Li Yuzhu’s medical skills, Ling Yuezi didn’t rush to take her to see her godfather, the Big Master.

She said, "You’ve traveled far and must be tired, rest first. It’s not too late to visit tomorrow morning. My godfather’s illness has lasted two years, a day or two won’t matter."

Li Yuzhu noticed Ling Yuezi’s evasiveness and, on being greeted courteously, expected her skepticism about her skills.

Li Yuzhu was accustomed to condescending looks, and didn’t get angry, simply saying, "Alright."

Taking advantage of the rest time, she intended to inquire about Li Xingsheng.

How did he become friends with a leader from a mountain village?

With no Second Master causing trouble in the village, all the courtyards inside were freely accessible.

Ling Yuezi arranged for Li Yuzhu and Mu Yuanxiu to stay in a small courtyard opposite Lianyue Residence.

Under the care of the maid Ah Qing, they bathed, changed clothes, and had a meal.

While resting, Li Xingsheng arrived.

Ah Qing discreetly left the courtyard, allowing them to speak privately.

"Second Brother," Li Yuzhu smiled and called, "We were just thinking of coming to find you."

Mu Yuanxiu also greeted Second Brother, pouring cool tea.

Li Xingsheng sat opposite them and asked about their family’s situation.

The family was well, still the same as before.

The letter sent to the Northern Land had no response, and Baili Rui’s relatives hadn’t come looking, so the child stayed with the Li Family. He got along well with Guoguo and Li Jing, and the three children played together inseparably.

The family hired a maid for Chai Eying to help with the children, giving her more time to care for the baby.

The baby was almost five months old, smiled widely watching Guoguo and the others play, grabbed things, and rolled around on the bed.

Last month, the County Magistrate’s Wife gave birth to a daughter, and Li Yuzhu mentioned she had just returned from the full moon banquet when she received Li Xingsheng’s letter.

With a new little sister at home, Li Lixing was no longer mischievous and played with her every day.

"Second Brother, instead of only asking about me, why don’t you tell us about yourself?" Li Yuzhu glanced outside, teasing, "What’s this about Miss Ling? How did you end up here? Weren’t you supposed to be at the Lou Family in the Prefecture?"

Li Xingsheng coughed lightly, avoiding the topic, "It all began with helping your brother-in-law."

"Brother-in-law? What does he have to do with this?" Li Yuzhu wondered, exchanging a glance with Mu Yuanxiu before looking at Li Xingsheng.

Li Xingsheng chuckled awkwardly, "It’s a long story..."

He briefly explained why he was here.

Although he was vague, Li Yuzhu, being clever, soon understood the relationship between Li Xingsheng and Ling Yuezi.

"So, that’s how it is..." Li Yuzhu laughed, "Since she’s Second Brother’s... wife, my sister-in-law, of course I’ll help."

Li Xingsheng, with a stern face, tapped Li Yuzhu on the forehead with his fan and pointed at Mu Yuanxiu, "You mustn’t mention anything about Miss Ling outside, got it?"

Li Yuzhu blinked, "Second Brother, I think Miss Ling is quite nice, why not seriously marry her? You’re not getting any younger."

Li Xingsheng shook his folding fan and frowned, "She doesn’t agree, and I can’t force it."

Li Yuzhu shrugged, "Alright then, we’ll respect her wishes."

It seemed that the mindset of girls from Green Forest differed completely from village girls; Ling Yuezi didn’t care about the norm.

As Li Xingsheng was about to leave, Lou Chengye arrived, "Master."

Entering with a loud greeting for Li Xingsheng.

Li Xingsheng immediately looked outside.

Lou Chengye glanced back and whispered, "Second Brother, no one’s following."

Li Xingsheng gestured him to sit, "Have a seat."

Li Yuzhu and Mu Yuanxiu greeted Lou Chengye with a smile, "Brother-in-law."

"Sit, sit! I heard you arrived, so I rushed back." Lou Chengye found a chair and sat down.

After the village people were incorporated, Lou Chengye spent most times outside the village in a temporary camp three miles away, overseeing the training.

Upon hearing of Li Yuzhu and Mu Yuanxiu’s arrival, he hurried back to the village.

Li Xingsheng asked Lou Chengye about the training of the people in the village.

Lou Chengye replied, "Everything is fine, no one is complaining."

Could they dare? These people had no way out.

If Ling Yuezi stopped supporting them, attacking the village would be a major crime, as each was registered with the government.

They were here to redeem themselves through service.

Listening to their discussion, Li Yuzhu admired Li Xingsheng; he truly embodied the Prince Mansion’s lineage, though not adept in farming, indisputably proficient in military affairs.

After resting overnight, early the next morning, as Ah Qing brought breakfast, Li Yuzhu expressed her desire to see the patient.

Ah Qing said, "Li San Niang, have breakfast first. Our Miss is currently busy."

The patient’s family wasn’t cooperative, urging wouldn’t help.

Li Yuzhu had no choice but to drop the subject.

After she and Mu Yuanxiu finished breakfast, they went to Lianyue Residence to see Li Xingsheng.

In the main room, Ling Yuezi and Li Xingsheng were talking.

Li Yuzhu observed Ling Yuezi gazing at Li Xingsheng with gentle eyes.

She smiled, pursed her lips, and ascended the steps, "Second Brother." She nodded towards Ling Yuezi, "Second Sister."

Ling Yuezi was stunned, embarrassedly stood up, "San Niang is here? Come in and sit."

Mu Yuanxiu also called them Second Brother and Second Sister.

Their straight-faced greetings made Ling Yuezi feel unnatural.

She called the maid, Ah Lan, to pour tea.

Li Yuzhu said, "Second Sister, let’s first check on the patient. Though he’s been ill for so long, treating earlier means recovering earlier, ending his suffering sooner."

Ling Yuezi, feeling awkward, quickly agreed, "Alright, I’ll take you."

Li Yuzhu, Mu Yuanxiu, and Li Xingsheng followed Ling Yuezi to the Big Master’s residence.

"How is the Big Master today?" Ling Yuezi asked the maid attending him.

"Miss Ling, the Big Master is as usual, had a bit of rice porridge, and is resting on the cool chair now," replied the maid.

Li Yuzhu examined the room—remarkably cool, with a soft breeze blowing inside.

She followed Ling Yuezi into the bedroom, behind the screen, where a man with a square face and deep-set eyes lay in a cool chair.

Like standard stroke patients, his face was haggard, and his figure emaciated.

The Big Master was said to have been a tall and robust man; his current frailty illustrated the depth of his illness’s torment.

The bedroom’s rear featured windows opening on both sides.

No wonder the room was nice and cool.

For a long-term bedridden patient, summer required accommodations in a cool room, or bedsores were likely.