Chapter 9

At the Xu Mansion.

The elders sat in the hall. The atmosphere was a little solemn and tense. The servants standing around did not even dare to breathe loudly. Nôv(el)B\\jnn

Xu Chong looked at the three people and his face darkened. “Yupeng, are you really going to break off the engagement?”

“Yes, and I’ve already discussed it with Wanrong. She agreed,” Rong Yupeng said firmly. After Xu Wanrong was disfigured, she was even uglier than an ugly monster. How could he still marry her?

Yang Yumiao clenched her fists tightly. She knew how much her daughter liked Rong Yupeng. She did not know if her daughter could accept the sudden news. “When did you tell Wanrong?”

Rong Yupeng said nonchalantly, “Yesterday.”

Mr. Rong said apologetically, “Brother Xu, let’s let the children decide whether they want to get married or not. Since the two of them don’t want to be together, can you agree to break off the engagement?”

Mrs. Rong added, “That’s right. Your daughter is disfigured now and cries all day long. Who would want to marry such a woman? Find someone else for her. My son is not lucky enough to be her husband.”

When Xu Chong heard this, the veins on his hand that was holding the armrest of the chair bulged. “In that case, I’ll make the decision to cancel their engagement.”

Rong Yupeng heaved a sigh of relief. He was really afraid that the Xu family would resist and not agree. He would never marry such an ugly girl.

A servant girl walked out of the inner hall and whispered something to Yang Yumiao. Yang Yumiao immediately stood up and left.She clenched her handkerchief tightly. Her daughter was drenched. She probably attempted to end her life again.

The more she thought about it, the more panicked she became.

In the room, Xu Wanrong took out her pocket money and placed it on the dressing table. “Sister, do you think this is enough?”

Chu Qingzhi glanced at the money and asked, “Do you have a pen, ink, paper, and inkstone?”

Xu Wanrong nodded. “Yes, come with me.”

When they arrived at the small study, Chu Qingzhi sat on the chair and wrote the prescription.

As soon as she finished writing the prescription, Yang Yumiao walked in and pulled her daughter over. She sized her up nervously. “Wanrong, where did you go? The maidservant said that when you came back…”

As soon as she returned, Xu Wanrong changed her clothes. She was wearing dry clothes now.

“Mother, I’m fine. Don’t worry.”

Yang Yumiao held Xu Wanrong’s hand and reminded her, “Wanrong, don’t do anything stupid, understand?”

“I understand, Mother. I won’t do anything stupid in the future.” Xu Wanrong pulled Yang Yumiao to Chu Qingzhi’s side. “Mother, this girl can treat the scar on my face.”

Yang Yumiao’s gaze shifted to Chu Qingzhi. The skinny little girl was wearing rough clothes. Only her eyes were clear and bright. However, this was not enough for Yang Yumiao to think that Chu Qingzhi was capable. She could not help but suspect that Chu Qingzhi was a liar. She pulled Xu Wanrong to the side and asked softly, “How did you know that little girl?”Xu Wanrong told her everything.

The fact that Chu Qingzhi saved Xu Wanrong’s life dispelled some of Yang Yumiao’s doubts, so she did not interfere and let Chu Qingzhi do whatever she wanted.

However, she was thinking that if Chu QIngzhi wasted money and couldn’t treat Xu Wanrong’s face, she wouldn’t give her any reward.

However, if Chu QIngzhi could cure her face, she would give her double the reward.

Chu Qingzhi handed the prescription to Xu Wanrong. “Prepare the herbs. I’ll go home first.”

Xu Wanrong pulled Chu Qingzhi back. She was afraid that Chu Qingzhi would leave and would not come back. “Sister, stay at my house for lunch. Where do you live? I’ll send a servant to your house to inform your family.”

Chu Qingzhi refused, “My family will be worried if I don’t go back. I’ll come back after lunch. It won’t take long.”

Xu Wanrong grabbed Chu Qingzhi tightly. She hesitated for a moment before asking, “Will you come back after you leave?”

Chu Qingzhi patted Xu Wanrong’s hand and smiled. She said gently, “I’ll be back. Don’t worry.”

Xu Wanrong was still unwilling to let go. “Sister…”

Chu Qingzhi laughed and said, “I’ll come back. You haven’t paid me yet. How can I not come back?”

Only then did Xu Wanrong let go. “Sister, come back early.”

Chu Qingzhi nodded. “Alright, prepare what I need. Otherwise, I might not be able to treat your face.”

Xu Wanrong nodded repeatedly. “I’ll go prepare the herbs immediately.”

Chu Qingzhi came out of the Xu Mansion and rushed home as quickly as possible.

…

Chu Second walked to the door and happened to see Chu Qingzhi. “Fifth Sister, I was about to go out to look for you.”

Chu Qingzhi pulled Chu Second and quickly walked back into the house. “Second Sister, why don’t you use an umbrella when you go out? What if you get sunburned?”

Chu Qingzhi’s concern made Chu Second feel warm in her heart. “You didn’t use an umbrella either, right?”

Chu Qingzhi quickly brought the fan over to fan Chu Second. “You can’t compare to me. I’m younger than you…”

Chu Second tapped Chu Qingzhi’s forehead. “But your body is much weaker than mine.”

Chu Qingzhi smiled and said, “I know. I’ll eat more, Second Sister.”

Seeing that Chu Qingzhi had integrated into the family so quickly, Madam Li was happy. She called out, “Come and eat.”

Chu Second replied, “Coming, Mother.”

When they arrived at the table, Chu Qingzhi saw that everyone was eating brown rice while she was the only person eating fine rice. She felt sad.

She poured all the rice in everyone’s bowls into the rice bucket. After stirring it evenly, she scooped a bowl of rice for everyone. “In the future, everyone will eat the same thing. Otherwise, I won’t eat anymore.”

When everyone heard this, they couldn’t help but smile.

Chu Tai sat at the main seat and said, “Everyone, let’s listen to Qingzhi. Whatever we have at home, we’ll share it together.”

“Yes.”

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After lunch, Chu Qingzhi immediately rushed to the county.

When Madam Li came out after washing the dishes, Chu Qingzhi was already gone. “Chu Rong, why did Qingzhi go to the county?”

Chu Rong was a man in his thirties. He had dark skin and deep wrinkles on his face. His hands were calloused and looked very rough.

He shook his head. “I don’t know either. Qingzhi didn’t tell me.”

Madam Li was very worried. “She’s still a teenage girl and is impressionable. If she goes to the county all day long, will she learn bad things?”

Chu Second walked into the main hall and persuaded, “Mother, Fifth Sister is a sensible girl. Don’t worry so much. Besides, we have to believe her.”

Madam Li pondered for a moment. “You’re right. Qingzhi should have many friends in the county. Perhaps she’s going to see her friends.”

“That’s right, so Mother, don’t worry. If you’re really worried, we’ll ask Fifth Sister when she comes back.”

“Ok.”

…

At the Xu Mansion.

Xu Wanrong paced back and forth at the door. After taking a few steps, she looked up outside with an anxious expression.

The servant girl, Xiao Fang, persuaded her from the side, “Miss, the weather is too hot. Shall we go to the room and wait for Miss Chu?”

Xu Wanrong shook her head. “I’ll wait here.”Chu Qingzhi was the only person who said that she could cure her face. If she did not see Chu Qingzhi, she would not be at ease.

At this moment, Xu Wanhui walked over with a servant girl. With a gloating expression, she said in a loud voice, “Is Eldest Sister waiting for Rong Yupeng here?”

Xu Wanrong immediately lowered her head. Yang Yumiao had already told her about Rong Yupeng breaking off the engagement. She was too embarrassed to face anyone.

Xiao Fang stood in front of Xu Wanrong and defended her. “Second Miss, don’t spout nonsense. Eldest Miss is waiting for Miss Chu, not Young Master Rong.”

“Is that so?” Xu Wanhui said sarcastically, “I thought that she looked anxious because her lover didn’t come to see her.”

Ever since Eldest Miss was disfigured, Second Miss took every opportunity to mock Eldest Miss. As a servant girl, Xiao Fang could not stand it anymore.

Xiao Fang said tactfully, “Second Miss, Eldest Miss doesn’t want to talk about Young Master Rong anymore. Second Miss, please stop.”

“In the past, you loved him to death. Now, you don’t even want people to mention him?” Xu Wanhui clicked her tongue. “That’s true. Rong Yupeng despises you for being too ugly. If he marries you, it will bring shame to his entire family. How unlucky you are. Rong Yupeng is a famous young talent in the county. It’s said that he’s about to take the examination to become a scholar. Once he does, he’ll be an official in the future…”

When Xiao Fang heard her Miss sobbing, her heart ached. “Second Miss, stop.”

Xu Wanhui said viciously, “You can’t take it anymore? If you see him marry another woman in the future, will you commit suicide again?”

Xiao Fang turned around and held Xu Wanrong. “Miss, let’s go back.”

Xu Wanrong shook her head gently. No matter what, she had to wait for Chu Qingzhi here. Chu Qingzhi was her only hope.

Xu Wanhui had enough of mocking Xu Wanrong. She wiped her sweat with a handkerchief and prepared to leave.

Just as she turned around, a thin girl with especially bright eyes walked up to Xu Wanrong. “Wanrong, do you miss me so much? It’s only been a while since we last met, but you already miss me so much that you cried.”

Of course, she was just joking and wanted to make Xu Wanrong happy.When Xu Wanrong heard this, she smiled through her tears. “I was sad just now, but I’m fine now.” n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

Chu Qingzhi smiled and said, “It’s good that you’re fine. Let’s go and prepare the medicine immediately. The sooner I treat the scar, the prettier you will be.”

Xu Wanrong wiped her tears with a handkerchief and said happily, “Okay.”

When Xu Wanhui heard the two of them, she immediately turned around and pointed at Chu Qingzhi. “What did you just say?”

Chu Qingzhi did not know Xu Wanhui. She ignored her and looked at Xu Wanrong.

Xu Wanrong said, “Qingzhi, she’s my second sister. When she saw me waiting for you at the door, she came over to talk to me.”

Chu Qingzhi nodded. “Let’s go.”

Xu Wanhui looked at their departing figures and narrowed her eyes. “Find out what happened.”

The servant girl behind her quickly replied, “Yes, Miss.”

The herbs Xu Wanrong bought were all placed in the small study room. They were all prepared according to what Chu Qingzhi said.

Xu Wanrong led Chu Qingzhi into the small study. “Sister, is there anything missing?”

Chu Qingzhi glanced around. “No.” She turned to Xu Wanrong and said, “I’ll prepare the medicine next. Remember, don’t disturb me.”

Xu Wanrong nodded. “Sister, I won’t let anyone disturb you.”

Chu Qingzhi walked towards the desk and took the herbs one by one. Then…

Xu Wanrong closed the door of the small study and personally guarded it.

Two hours later, the medicine for Xu Wanrong’s burns and scars was ready. Chu Qingzhi had infused some spiritual energy into the medicine to make the scars heal faster. The medicine in the bowl now looked like transparent aloe vera gel.

Chu Qingzhi said loudly, “Alright, Wanrong, you can come in now.”

Almost in the next second, the door was pushed open. Xu Wanrong walked quickly to the desk and asked anxiously, “Sister, is this the medicine?”

Chu Qingzhi placed the medicine bowl in front of Xu Wanrong. “Go wash your face now. After washing your face, come over and I’ll apply the medicine for you.”

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“Alright, alright, alright. I’ll go immediately.” Xu Wanrong walked out impatiently. Her footsteps were so fast that her dress fluttered.

Chu Qingzhi stretched and sat on the chair. She had not done this for a long time and was a little tired.

Xu Wanrong quickly returned. “Sister, I’m done showering.”

Chu Qingzhi stood up and let Xu Wanrong sit on the chair. “Don’t move. Leave the rest to me.”

Xu Wanrong nodded and said in embarrassment, “Sister, I want to look in the mirror.”

Chu Qingzhi nodded. “Sure.”

The servant girl immediately placed the mirror on the desk and retreated to the side. She waited quietly for the instruction and watched the miracle unfold.

Chu Qingzhi took the comb and combed all the hair on Xu Wanrong’s forehead back, revealing the scar. Then, she applied the medicine on the scar.

“The medicine is very gentle. It won’t hurt, but you’ll feel some heat. This is normal. Don’t be afraid.”

Xu Wanrong looked at herself in the mirror with extreme hope in her eyes. “Sister, I understand.”

Yang Yumiao walked to the door of the small study and peeped in. When she saw the scar on her daughter’s face, tears welled up in her eyes.Ever since her daughter’s face was disfigured, she had never smiled again. Yang Yumiao hoped that Chu Qingzhi could cure her daughter’s face and let her regain her youthfulness and liveliness.

After Chu Qingzhi finished applying the medicine for Xu Wanrong, she placed the bowl on the table. “You need to apply the medicine for ten days, but on the 6th day, the scar will recede.”

Xu Wanrong was in disbelief. “That quick?”

Chu Qingzhi said with confidence, “You’ll see the effect later.”

Xu Wanrong’s eyes lit up. “Ok.”

Chu Qingzhi waved at Xiao Fang. Xiao Fang immediately walked up to Chu Qingzhi. “Miss, what can I do for you?”

Chu Qingzhi asked, “Did you see the process of me applying medicine for your Miss just now?”

Xiao Fang quickly nodded. “I did.”

Chu Qingzhi instructed, “For the next few days, apply medicine for your Miss like this every morning and night, understand?”

Xiao Fang nodded. “Got it.”

Xu Wanrong kept looking at the mirror. She really hoped that the scar on her face would disappear immediately. She wanted to wake up from this nightmare. “Xiao Fang, go and bring the chilled watermelon to Miss Chu.”

“Yes, Miss.”Xiao Fang quickly brought over a plate of red watermelon and placed it in front of Chu Qingzhi. “Miss, please.”

“Thank you.” Chu Qingzhi ate a piece. “Wanrong, aren’t you eating?”

Xu Wanrong shook her head. “I’m not eating. This is prepared for you. The weather is hot. Eat more.”

Chu Qingzhi did not decline.

An hour later, Xu Wanrong looked at her face in the mirror several times. “Sister, I think the scar has faded a little.”

Chu Qingzhi said affirmatively, “You are right. It’s fading.”

Xu Wanrong quickly asked the servant girl to call her mother over.

The servant girl ran out.

Yang Yumiao quickly rushed to the small study.

“Mother, is my face better now?”

Yang Yumiao looked at Xu Wanrong’s face carefully. After a while, she said excitedly, “What a miracle! Wanrong, your face has healed a lot.”

Chu Qingzhi smiled and said, “Continue to use the medicine. You’ll be back to normal in five to six days.”

Yang Yumiao was stunned for a moment before saying in surprise, “Five to six days? Are you sure?”

Chu Qingzhi said confidently, “Of course I’m sure. Anyway, it’ll only take five to six days. You’ll know when the time comes.”

Yang Yumiao held Xu Wanrong’s hand and said excitedly, “Yes, yes, yes. We’ll know in five or six days…”

Chu Qingzhi said, “I’m going back. If you need anything, you can send someone to Chu Village to look for me. My father is Chu Rong, and my grandfather is Chu Tai.”

Xu Wanrong stood up. “Sister, I’ll send you out.”

Chu Qingzhi nodded and walked out.

When they reached the door, Xu Wanrong took a basket from Xiao Fang. The basket was covered with a cloth, so the contents were hidden. She handed it to Chu Qingzhi. “Sister, this is my gift to you. Don’t reject it.” Nôv(el)B\\jnn

Chu Qingzhi smiled. “Okay.”

Xu Wanrong stood at the door and watched Chu Qingzhi leave.

…

Back at home, Chu Qingzhi bumped into her family members who were about to go out to water the fields. Chu Qingzhi stopped them. “Wait.”

She handed the basket to Madam Li. “Everyone, eat the watermelon before going.”

In the old days, watermelon was a precious fruit that only rich families could eat. She did not expect Xu Wanrong to give her a whole one. It weighed about 15 to 16 catties.

“Watermelon?”

Everyone looked like they couldn’t believe their ears.

Chu Qingzhi removed the cloth and a big green watermelon appeared in front of everyone. “It’s a watermelon. It’s chilled. Everyone, come and eat it now.”

Looking at the big watermelon, the Chu family was petrified on the spot.

This was a watermelon?! The legendary watermelon?!! Were they dreaming!!!?