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However, this person had such a strong grip that upon hearing the request for a doctor, he refused to let go. It was unclear who he was, yet even in his unconscious state, he displayed such formidable willpower.
Judging by his appearance and clothing, it was evident that he came from a distinguished background. "Uncle, it seems this young man may have some unspoken troubles. Since he refuses to see a doctor, let's just make do with what we have for now."
Liu Qingxi thought to herself that this person's mental fortitude was remarkable, yet he was gravely injured in a desolate area. He must have enemies pursuing him, so his insistence on not calling for a doctor might stem from an unconscious fear of being discovered.
Could it be that he feared being captured by his enemies, which would bring danger?
This made sense: "Right, Uncle, to avoid any trouble, let's not let anyone know we've rescued someone. We should be cautious when we go out."
The coachman nodded; he was not one to gossip and would naturally keep things to himself. "Don't worry, miss. The young master has instructed me that your orders are his orders. Who would dare disobey?"
At this moment, Liu Qingxi did not realize that her moment of kindness would bring her so much trouble.
The next day, Liu Qingxi stretched and opened the door to her room. The weather was clear and pleasant; summer was coming to an end, and the heat had lessened significantly.
No matter what, home was still the most comfortable place. Although Elder Ying treated her no differently than his own daughter, the saying that a gold nest or silver nest could not compare to one's own doghouse held true—an unchanging truth over the centuries.
"Right!" She slapped her forehead, almost forgetting that she had rescued someone.
Walking to the side room, Liu Qingxi softly called inside, "Uncle, how is that person doing?"
The door creaked open, revealing the coachman in his tidy attire. "Miss, the bleeding has stopped. He hasn't burned up all night. He seems to be a martial artist with a good constitution; he should be fine."
Liu Qingxi nodded slightly. "That puts my mind at ease. Thank you for your hard work, Uncle. Aunt Wen is probably worried; after breakfast, please go back and let her know."
Last time I returned late and didn't want to disturb the rest of the people there, so the coachman stayed at home to help look after the injured.
Today, life has returned to normal. The trip to Lingjiang Province took about ten hours in total, and I estimate that the progress on the house should be nearly complete.
I left two maids at home to cook and headed straight to Zhang Wuliang's house.
From a distance, rows of newly built Earthen Houses stood neatly by the mountainside. The roads in the village were straight and wide, with houses clustered together, creating a peaceful yet lively atmosphere.
Thin wisps of smoke rose gently into the air, gradually disappearing; it was breakfast time.
At Zhang Wuliang's home, Liu was busy washing rice and vegetables, cooking over the fire, while Zhang Wuliang carried a wooden bucket and drew water from the well using a pulley. The yard had already been cleaned up nicely.
Suddenly, an elderly lady emerged from the Main House, her silver hair could not hide her inner joy.
Recently, everything at home had been going smoothly. Her son and daughter-in-law were both doing well in their work. With a good mood, her health naturally improved, and even her hearing was better than before.
"Er Zhu's Mother, hurry up and put that down. I'll take care of the cooking. You all need to go to town later; there's no time to be busy with household chores," she said as she rolled up her sleeves and washed her hands, ready to cook, intending to shoo Liu out of the kitchen.
Thinking about it, ever since her daughter-in-law took on cooking duties with Zhang Wuliang, she had been running around tirelessly. She couldn't do heavy work at home but could manage to cook for the children.
Liu also had a restless nature; she squeezed into the kitchen despite her waist aching. "Mother, I'm not tired. Life is looking up now; I have endless energy. It's just that you are getting tired."
Mother-in-law and Daughter-in-law The two care for each other, living happily together, making the home a joyful place.
Compared to those families where conflicts abound, Zhang Wuliang can hold his position as village chief largely because there are not many troubles at home.
Seeing his mother and daughter-in-law getting along so well, Zhang Wuliang revealed a smile from the bottom of his heart.
“Village Chief, what’s got you smiling so happily?”
Suddenly, a voice startled Zhang Wuliang. Following the sound, he saw a young girl standing at the door, her bright smile and sparkling eyes complemented by a dark green ankle-length Long Skirt, making her appear even taller.
“Oh, who do we have here? Qingxi, you’re back?” Zhang Wuliang quickly stopped turning the wheel, causing the bucket to splash into the well with a loud thud.
He hurriedly stepped forward: “How was it in Lingjiang Province? Did you encounter any trouble? Is your master’s situation resolved?”
It turned out that when Liu Qingxi left, she told the villagers she was going to Lingjiang Province to apprentice, which is why Zhang Wuliang asked.
“Village Chief, don’t worry. Everything went smoothly. I will be going to Lingjiang Province every month to study with my master,” Liu Qingxi casually summarized her apprenticeship experience.
She didn’t want anyone to worry and certainly didn’t wish to share the ups and downs of her apprenticeship journey, especially since she had encountered a despicable person along the way. Talk Ren Qiangsheng was like a mad dog, biting anyone he could catch.
Little did Liu Qingxi know that she would have many more encounters with this person in the future.
At this moment, she was in Ten Li Pu, feeling completely relaxed, every cell in her body breathing in fresh air, every pore opening up to feel the essence of freedom.
Especially with the concern of Village Chief Zhang Wuliang, the lively scene in the Zhang Family courtyard made her realize how much she missed it after just ten days away.
At this moment, Zhang Wuliang's voice came again: "That's good, that's good. By the way, I haven't updated you on the progress of the houses in our town. Also, the Construction Team from Ten Li Pu has been doing an excellent job."
As Zhang Wuliang became more excited, he couldn't help but give a thumbs up, feeling proud of the villagers from Ten Li Pu.
From Zhang Wuliang's account, Liu Qingxi understood that most of the houses in town had been demolished, and the Construction Team had been divided into nearly twenty groups, each achieving remarkable results in various villages. Almost every team had independently completed the construction of their assigned houses.
Even more efficiently, they had already begun building the second set of houses.
"Village Chief, you’ve worked hard during my absence. Taking care of so many people is no easy task."
"Oh, not at all! This is much easier than before; it's all part of my responsibilities."
Though he said that, who wouldn't be happy to receive praise? Zhang Wuliang's eyes sparkled with joy.
"Village Chief, since everything is going so smoothly, I can rest easy. The demolition of houses in town can continue; I'll come to check after it wraps up in a couple of days."
"Sure thing! You just take your time to rest at home; I'll handle the rest. You can come back when we start building," Zhang Wuliang's words reflected his deep concern.
In just a short while, many neighbors saw Liu Qingxi, and with the word spreading around, soon all the kids knew about her return.
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