CHAPTER 382: CHAPTER 380: IT SPREAD

"Chief, what is making you unhappy?"

"Tell me, perhaps I can offer you some advice!"

Hu Niuniu looked at Yuan Bao very understandingly.

As the head maid beside Yuan Bao, Hu Niuniu truly lived up to her name, somewhat fierce. For this, Nanny Xue often educated her, telling her to think more before acting, and to run her words through her mind a few more times before speaking.

As a result, there was indeed some change in Hu Niuniu.

It’s just a pity that this change couldn’t be considered positive.

Many times, Hu Niuniu would mess things up despite her good intentions.

At this moment, Hu Niuniu was clearly trying to comfort Yuan Bao, but she obviously wasn’t self-aware.

Coming up with ideas was never Hu Niuniu’s forte.

Yuan Bao glanced at Hu Niuniu and said, "There’s something very important, but its quantity is very limited. The more you use, the less you have. Do you have any ideas to solve this?"

"Isn’t that simple?"

Hu Niuniu responded to Yuan Bao with a matter-of-course look, "Just find a way to get more of it!"

"What if that’s not possible?"

"Then use less of it!"

"What if there’s no way to use less?"

"Then, ... then just..."

Hu Niuniu was stumped, feeling as if her mistress was deliberately making things difficult for her.

However, she had no evidence.

Well, even if it was her post office, facing the difficulty posed by her mistress, she couldn’t change anything.

Realizing this, Hu Niuniu also became unhappy.

Seeing Hu Niuniu’s gloomy expression, Yuan Bao suddenly found it somewhat amusing and said, "See, isn’t it frustrating? I just felt like you do now!"

"..."

Hearing Yuan Bao’s words, Hu Niuniu felt even more aggrieved.

Seeing this, Yuan Bao cheerfully offered some small pastries to Hu Niuniu.

Then, Hu Niuniu, who had been sulking earlier, instantly became cheerful.

"Truly a little foodie!"

Watching Hu Niuniu’s happy demeanor, Yuan Bao’s mood improved significantly.

Joy, it seems, can be contagious.

Incense fire wishing power is indeed a good thing, but when she didn’t have it before, she was still practicing. So, what was she really upset about?

To have it is fortunate; to lose it is fate.

If one solely relies on incense fire wishing power, they lose the true meaning of practicing martial arts.

Practicing martial arts is not just about training the body but also honing willpower and spirit.

Understanding this, Yuan Bao’s mood drastically improved.

Upon entering the Wei Family, she first went to thank Wei Wushang, then went to visit her godmother, after which she pulled her god-sister along to play.

Incidentally, Yuan Bao also pulled Wei Qiqi along to practice the basic body technique.

Because she secretly used the incense fire wishing power, Wei Qiqi did not quickly concede this time and played happily with Yuan Bao.

Of course, enjoying now means tomorrow, when the muscle soreness sets in, there would be enough ache for Wei Qiqi to feel.

Yuan Bao had already decided not to visit the Wei Family for a few days to avoid any accounting from her older god-sister!

...

After leaving the Wei Family, Yuan Bao returned to the Yuan Family.

When she got home, she saw Mrs. Zeng smilingly coming to greet her.

It turned out that things were already starting to improve with Yuan Shouxing, and Yuan Zhaodi had personally come over to greet Old Yuan and Mrs. Zeng, and particularly expressed her gratitude to Yuan Bao.

Knowing that her little grandson was out of danger, the way Mrs. Zeng and Old Yuan looked at Yuan Bao was filled with joy.

"Grandmother, this was all my duty. If you keep saying that, I won’t be happy!"

Yuan Bao indeed didn’t get along with Mrs. Xiao Li, but Yuan Shouxing was her blood-connected younger brother, not a stranger. How could she target him?

"Yes, yes, it’s grandmother’s fault!"

Mrs. Zeng realized her reaction was a bit over the top upon hearing Yuan Bao’s words.

Yuan Bao understood that Mrs. Zeng was worried and didn’t argue with her.

...

That night, Yuan Bao first checked the stored incense fire wishing power, then fell asleep contentedly.

Sound asleep, she was suddenly awakened by a noisy commotion.

Upon waking, Yuan Bao inquired about what was happening and was informed by Nanny Xue that Mrs. Xiao Li had come over, saying that while Yuan Shouxing’s child’s illness was improving, Yuan Shouhu had contracted the child’s illness.

Hearing this news from Nanny Xue, Yuan Bao felt quite heavy-hearted.

Great, her incense fire wishing power truly wasn’t staying.

"Jiaojiao, Jiaojiao!"

Just as Yuan Bao was contemplating finding a time to check on her twin brother the next day, she heard Mrs. Xiao Li’s urgent calls from outside.

Due to her concern for her eldest son, Mrs. Xiao Li no longer called Yuan Bao "Jiafu Village Chief," reverting to "Jiaojiao."

"Fourth Aunt, what are you doing?"

After dressing, when Yuan Bao saw the tearful Mrs. Xiao Li, her feelings were complicated.

This woman was her biological mother, but alas, she only had eyes for her son.

"Jiaojiao, please save your brother!"

"Whatever it takes to save your brother, I would even kneel down for you!"

"Fourth Madam, what are you saying?"

Before Yuan Bao could respond to Mrs. Xiao Li, Nanny Xue stood up, "You are the elder of the village chief. If you have anything to say, just say it directly. What do you hope to achieve with such words?"

"No, I didn’t mean it like that!"

"I’m just, just too anxious!"

Being rebuked by Nanny Xue, Mrs. Xiao Li quickly explained.

Yuan Bao looked at the anxious Mrs. Xiao Li, her expression was indifferent, "Fourth Aunt, let’s talk about this tomorrow!"

"Even if we want to invite Grandpa Shen to treat my cousin, we have to wait until daylight!"

"I don’t have such influence to get the Imperial Physician to make a house call at this hour!"

This wasn’t an excuse, but a fact.

Shen Huaisu, as the Imperial Physician stationed at the Wei Family by the Imperial Hospital, couldn’t normally leave the Wei Family without permission. Previously, Wei Wushang had intervened. Even if something happened during his absence, Wei Wushang would bear the responsibility.

As for Yuan Bao?

Although she was the Jiafu Village Chief appointed by Emperor Xia, in front of Imperial Physician Shen Huaisu, she was nothing.

"Jiaojiao, it can’t be!"

"Your brother is really unwell and very uncomfortable!"

"Although mother has wronged you before, Shouhu is your own brother, you can’t just watch him suffer!"

"Fourth Aunt, I’ve made it very clear!"

Yuan Bao was slightly irritated, "I don’t have the ability to get the Imperial Physician to diagnose right now. Plus, Grandpa Shen left a prescription for treating infant illnesses, right?"

"If the prescription worked for Cousin Shouxing, it should work for Cousin Shouhu as well. Why not just follow it?"

"Your brother, he won’t take the medicine, says it’s too bitter!"

"I’m completely out of options!"

Upon hearing this, Yuan Bao was at a loss for words.