Transmigration: The Evil Mother-In-Law Is Actually Innocent!-Chapter 605 Not Telling the Truth_1

Zhulan came out and heard these words. They had found a person, not a body. "How was he found?"

Jinyan respectfully replied, "A house servant from the Government Office found him in the bushes. Mr. He was pushed down a slope, and when the Government Office’s house servant found him, Mr. He was already unconscious. He has now been brought back to Master Wang’s residence."

Zhou Shuren, "Have the injuries been checked? Where is He Shu hurt?"

Jinyan answered, "Mr. He has some cuts on his face from tree branches, and his right hand and right foot are both sprained."

Zhulan let out a sigh of relief. It was a sprain, not a fracture—a fortunate thing indeed. "It’s good that he’s alive."

Zhou Shuren gestured for Jinyan to leave and then said to Zhulan, "Now that he has been found, you can also be at ease."

Zhulan took the handkerchief from Granny Song and sighed, "He’s been found, but the examination is tomorrow. If He Shu’s right hand is injured, missing it means waiting three more years."

Zhou Shuren washed his face and chuckled softly, "Fortunately, it’s his right hand. He Shu is left-handed; a right-hand injury won’t pose a problem. I’m more concerned about the scars on his face. I just hope they won’t leave any marks, for if they mar his appearance, he won’t even need to wait for three years."

Zhulan paused, "After breakfast, I’ll take Wu Ning to see the Wang family."

Zhou Shuren, drying his hands, "Alright."

Zhulan washed her face and signaled Granny Song to send someone to notify Wu Ning, who surely hadn’t slept all night.

After breakfast, Zhulan met Wu Ning and stared at the makeup on her face, which was heavily applied to cover the dark circles. "Go wash your face, sometimes it’s unnecessary to hide weariness."

This was the perfect time to make a good impression, especially since Zhou Residence’s house servant had found He Shu, which greatly boosted Wu Ning’s standing.

Wu Ning was startled and then obediently went to wash her face.

Zhulan looked at Wu Ning. She really looked worn out. Holding Wu Ning’s hand, "Remember, it’s okay to be vulnerable when you need to be. Don’t hide everything. If you don’t speak out or show it, no one will know what you’re thinking."

Wu Ning took her aunt’s words to heart, "Thank you, Auntie."

Zhulan applied simple makeup on Wu Ning, which instead of covering her tiredness, made her look even more exhausted. Then, satisfied, she took Wu Ning to Master Wang’s residence.

In Master Wang’s residence, Madam Xue took Zhulan to see He Shu. Madam Xue didn’t wipe away any tears; although she was worried, he wasn’t her own child, and her tone carried a hint of sympathy, "It’s good that it wasn’t more serious."

Zhulan asked, "Has the doctor seen his face? Could the cuts be healed?"

Madam Xue replied cheerfully, "When He Shu rolled down the slope, he protected his face with his hands. Although there are cuts, they are not deep, and with care, they won’t leave obvious scars. In fact, we have Miss Wu to thank for this!"

Zhulan was puzzled, "Why is that?"

Madam Xue said, "Before, He Shu was quite frail, spending all his energy on his studies. After getting engaged, he exercised daily and his health improved significantly. When he rolled down, he was able to react and protect his vital areas. If he hadn’t exercised, who knows what state he’d be in now!"

Zhulan turned back to look at Wu Ning, of which she had been unaware.

The corners of Wu Ning’s mouth lifted slightly. She had only mentioned it a couple of times to He Shu, and he had actually taken up exercise. It was lucky he did.

While talking, they arrived at He Shu’s courtyard. As Zhulan entered the room, she smelled the scent of medicinal plaster.

He Shu was sitting propped up against the bed. Seeing someone enter the room, he quickly got up, bowed with his hands together, "I’m troubled that Auntie came personally. I feel guilty for causing you worry."

Zhulan glanced at He Shu’s face, which had already been treated with medicinal plaster. Thankfully, they were just minor cuts. After seeing them in person, she was completely reassured, "There is no need for formalities with your leg like that."

He Shu lowered his hands and, from the corner of his eye, looked at Wu Ning. Seeing her pale face filled him with warmth, "Once my nephew’s health improves, I will personally visit to express my thanks."

This time he thought he was done for. He had not told his aunt and uncle the truth. After he had tumbled down, his first instinct was to hide. The ankle sprain came from falling out of a tree.

Luckily, his intuition was spot on. As he climbed the tree, he saw someone masked coming to look for him, importantly, with a knife in hand. He didn’t make a peep while up in the tree, and fortunately, the branches were large enough. Clad in his somewhat green clothes, he successfully evaded disaster.

Only because of the sprain in his right hand and his left hand going numb from holding onto the branches, he wasn’t paying attention and fell down. By some miracle, he didn’t hurt himself and managed to hide in a bush.

When night fell and he could hear wolves howling, he truly despaired, regretting the bet he had lost and realizing he had been set up. In his despair, he fainted and was later found by a house servant of the Zhou Family. He knew that without an engagement, the Zhou Family wouldn’t bother with him.

Returning to face the inquiries, he thought about telling the truth, but he couldn’t. He wasn’t a true child of the Wang family, nor was he the future son-in-law of Lord Zhou. Wu Ning was just fostering him. He couldn’t reveal the truth and stir up trouble, so he had to keep it to himself.

Zhulan and Mrs. Xue exchanged glances. Zhulan said, "You two have a chat, we’ll sit outside for a while."

With that, Zhulan and Mrs. Xue went out, but they left an old maid in the room.

He Shu felt a bit nervous. This was the first time the two of them were alone together, "Please, sit."

Wu Ning sat down in a chair, "I’m glad you’re alright."

He Shu felt a softness in his heart, "I’ve made you worry."

Wu Ning’s eyes reddened slightly. She had done more than worry; chanting scriptures all of last night, now her throat was uncomfortable, "As long as you’re safe, that’s all that matters."

Then she worried again, "Will you still be able to take the exam tomorrow?"

Darkness settled in He Shu’s eyes. This near-death experience would be remembered for a lifetime, "I will be able to."

Wu Ning opened her mouth, then closed it. This was a man’s matter, "As long as you know what’s in your heart, just don’t put yourself in danger."

She really didn’t want to go through it again. Another time might truly claim her life.

He Shu’s eyes curved, "I’m lucky to have met you."

Wu Ning’s ears turned red. This was the most flattering thing He Shu had said to her since they met. Yet it was comforting to hear. He Shu didn’t blame her for her poor fate; instead, he was extremely grateful to her. That was good.

At the Jinzhou Government Office, Zhou Shuren didn’t even have to ask Lord Wang who had pushed He Shu. One glance at Lord Wang’s face told him nothing had been found.

Wong Ju offered consolation, "The fact that He Shu is unharmed is a stroke of great luck. We’ll be more careful in the future."

Lord Wang was frustrated. In the gambling affair targeting He Shu, the scholars who bet against him were also set up. An entire round of investigation yielded not a single clue, "Lord Zhou."

Zhou Shuren cut off Lord Wang, "It’s good that he’s back."

Lord Wang was momentarily stunned, his heart beating faster. Was Lord Zhou implying that they should stop the investigation? Having known him for so long, he had some understanding of Lord Zhou. Was this for his own good?

Wong Ju pulled Lord Wang along, "We have a pile of matters waiting for us, let’s go!"

Lord Wang looked at Mr. Wong, "Alright."

After the two officials had left, Zhou Shuren called for Jingyan, "Have you found anything?"