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Chapter 29 Speak Up <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> Cheng Jiao-niang was helped back into the room again. As a fool, she didn’t need to be involved in normal people’s affairs. Cheng Jiao-niang sat behind the screen, leaning on a small table. Her wide robe spread out on the floor, her hair disheveled, and she … Read more
Chapter 28 Using Family Connections <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> My grandmother? The capital city accent? Could it be… “When I returned, I met Zhou Liu-lang outside the door. I didn’t expect you to be relatives, so I came in with him,” Doctor Liao said with a smile. “I have stayed with the Zhou family for many … Read more
Chapter 27 Well Said <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> “Miss, I remember how to say it now, but what if they hit me again?” Ban Qin asked, kneeling on the cushion and unwilling to get up. Meanwhile, Cheng Jiao-niang continued to study the characters on the screen, her hand slowly tracing on the table. “You’re not … Read more
Chapter 26 Amazing <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> “Good, amazing!” The doctor that Second Master Cheng tirelessly sought out for several days praised in admiration. The patient was so sick they almost died. What’s so good and amazing about that? Was this doctor trustworthy? First Master Cheng looked at Second Master Cheng, who felt somewhat embarrassed. “Doctor Liao, please … Read more
Chapter 25 Feed Medicine <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> There weren’t as many visitors to Cheng Si-lang’s yard during the day anymore. First Madam Cheng had cried until she couldn’t bear it any longer and was taking medicine, being forcibly sent away by First Master Cheng. They had consulted all the nearby doctors, and those from farther … Read more
Chapter 24 Remedy <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> Ban Qin handed a handkerchief to the young maid. “Is it really hopeless?” she asked. The young maid took the handkerchief and wiped her tears. After a few wipes, she came to her senses. This was the handkerchief of that fool; would using it make her a fool too? But she … Read more
Chapter 23 Stressed <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> First Madam Cheng’s worries did not lessen and she became increasingly stressed and overwhelmed. Cheng Si-lang’s illness worsened day by day, with doctors coming and going like flowing water. In the end, the maids already suggested that it would be wise to prepare for the worst early. Compared … Read more
Chapter 22 Accident <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> At the end of each month, First Madam Cheng would go over the accounts. She had been doing this for many years and could almost tell the situation just by listening. “Why are the expenses significantly higher than last month?” she asked, opening her eyes. The stewardesses kneeling … Read more
Chapter 21 Beauty <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> Cheng Si-niang muttered to herself, “Uh-oh,” hastily nodded in agreement to deflect the topic, but Cheng Liu-niang still chuckled. “You’re just eight years old. What kind of looks could you possibly have?” she said. Cheng Qi-niang pursed her lips and glanced at her. “I’m prettier than you. … Read more
Chapter 20 Boring <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> The young man finished his sentence and looked at Zhou Liu-lang. Zhou Liu-lang looked back at him. The man suddenly stood up, almost knocking over the chessboard. “Is Father here?” Zhou Liu-lang asked loudly. The servant standing outside the courtyard hurriedly responded. As Zhou Liu-lang spoke, he … Read more
Chapter 19 Zhou Family <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> In mid-June, the people sent by First Master Cheng to Bing-zhou returned with news, confirming that what Ban Qin had said was true. “Struck by lightning and fire, half of it was burned. The Taoist temple over there has been abandoned. They thought that they were kidnapped by … Read more
Chapter 18 Wrong <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> Cheng Jiao-niang had been studying the screen for quite some time. The screen displayed simple depictions of trees, portraits of beauties, and a line of text. She focused specifically on this line of text, written in seal script. She moved her lips slightly and began to recite … Read more
