CHAPTER 44: CHAPTER 44: DID YOU FALL INTO THE WATER ON PURPOSE?

Even so, Tang Xiaobai had to defend him a bit: "He got nervous that I forgot I couldn’t swim... In any case, he is loyal and protective!"

Tang Jiaojiao still disagreed: "We’ll just get a doctor from outside to see him later!"

Tang Xiaobai sighed inwardly, just about to retreat, when the old Divine Doctor chuckled and said, "No worries, no worries. I can drop by and have a look at the loyal servant too."

Tang Jiaojiao maintained a respectful attitude towards the old Divine Doctor: "It’s just a minor servant, how could we trouble Doctor Feng?"

Divine Doctor Feng shook his head with a smile, responding with compassion: "In the eyes of a doctor, there are only patients."

Since the Divine Doctor himself agreed, Tang Xiaobai hurriedly called for a maid to lead Divine Doctor Feng to see Qin Xiao.

Although Tang Jiaojiao didn’t stop them further, she kept frowning.

Tang Xiaobai couldn’t help but sigh: "Sister, why are you always unhappy?"

Tang Jiaojiao gave her a sidelong glance: "I’ll be happy when you grow some brains!"

Tang Xiaobai burst into laughter: Then wouldn’t it be true that the two sisters are ’brainless and unhappy’?

Tang Jiaojiao didn’t know what her sister was giggling about, but seeing the little girl hadn’t been frightened by the water incident, she felt relieved, leaned down to touch her forehead, and said, "Rest well, I’ll go take care of some things in the front."

As she stood up, the girl tugged at her sleeve.

"Sister, the person who saved me and Ah Xiao..." Tang Xiaobai didn’t know how to put it, but it was indeed too coincidental.

Tang Jiaojiao showed no gratitude towards the benefactor: "Mr. Zhou will find out the details."

...

Tang Xiaobai, for the moment, couldn’t care less about the benefactor.

As a child who had just fallen into the water, although she felt lively, she was given leave to stay home and recuperate, unable to attend school, and naturally couldn’t meddle in matters concerning the benefactor.

While she was bored, Divine Doctor Feng, who came to conduct a follow-up, brought news of Qin Xiao: "That child is congenitally weak and has suffered some acquired injuries. If he can’t be nurtured back to health before the age of fifteen, it might affect his lifespan."

Tang Xiaobai was stunned for a long while before grabbing Divine Doctor Feng and asking: "Doctor Feng, can’t you..."

...

The first prescription that Divine Doctor Feng wrote for Qin Xiao was personally delivered by Tang Xiaobai.

The decoction was left to cool on a small table by his bed, and Tang Xiaobai coldly looked at him, asking: "Did you fall into the water on purpose, wanting me to get you a doctor and medicine?"

Suddenly being accused, Li Mu was startled and then shook his head to deny: "No!"

"Really no?" The young Miss Tang was half believing, half doubting.

Li Mu recalled his previous injury, coughed twice, and continued to shake his head: "This time, really no."

Indeed, he initially had a similar idea, but this time’s fall into the water was genuinely unexpected.

Upon seeing the little girl fall into the water, he lost his head, jumping in without thinking.

If he had been a bit calmer, he would’ve thought that with so many people by the water, Miss Tang wouldn’t be in trouble.

But he was just a servant, in such a chaotic situation, who could care for him?

No one cared about him, and he couldn’t swim. Should Mo Ji and Mo Huan, who were secretly protecting him, reveal themselves to save him?

If no one had promptly saved both him and the little girl, the outcome would’ve been hard to manage.

However, it was a blessing in disguise, as Miss Tang finally asked Feng Hua to look after him, giving them an excuse for the herbal baths.

Nonetheless, even after denying it twice, the suspicion on the young lady’s face didn’t fade.

Li Mu felt somewhat hurt: "The Second Miss doesn’t believe me?"

The young girl burst into giggles, raising her little hand to comfortingly pat his head: "Alright, alright, I believe you, I believe you!"

Li Mu blushed and dodged her hand.

"If there’s nothing this time, there shouldn’t be anything next time either, or I will be very, very angry!" The young lady said seriously, with unusually solemnity.

Li Mu nodded, yet couldn’t help but wonder, what would such a soft and sweet little girl look like when she’s truly angry?

"Whenever you want to do something, just tell me, I’ll always help you. But you can’t use self-harm to gain sympathy or exploit others’ care for you, that’s too much!"

Li Mu stiffened and said in a low voice: "I understand..."

He understood the significance of Feng Hua’s presence at the Duke Mansion, and being invited by Miss Tang showed that she genuinely cared about him...

Seeing the guilt on his face, Tang Xiaobai knew he was truly remorseful and decided not to harp on the past, turning instead to say: "Moreover, life is unpredictable. What if an unforeseen accident actually harms you? If not for this time—" She suddenly paused, "Did you see the person who saved us?"

The young boy nodded, and his expression also turned subtle.

"Why do you think he happened to be right there?" Tang Xiaobai asked.

...

"I just happened to be passing by!" The person answered confidently.

Although it didn’t seem quite right, Tang Xiaobai couldn’t help but doubt: "You really weren’t stalking us?" Previously, she’d noticed this person lurking around street corners a few times, seemingly tailing her and Qin Xiao.

The person was both annoyed and amused: "Second Miss, do you know how big Wannian County is? Do you know how many fights and disturbances happen here every day? Do you know how many places I have to run to every day?"

Tang Xiaobai was a bit embarrassed: "Thank you very much this time, Commander Yao."

The one who coincidentally saved her and Little Qin last time was Yao He, the Wannian County Chief of Evil who was once thrown out of the Duke Yan Mansion by Tang Jiaojiao.

No matter if Yao He was indeed following her, saving someone was a fact, and thanks were still due.

But Yao He just waved it off, sighed, and said: "No need for thanks, I just have a small request—"

"Go ahead," Tang Xiaobai said.

"Could you talk to your elder sister and ask her not to block me from entering Qinren Street anymore? It really affects my investigations!" Yao He said with a wry smile.

Tang Xiaobai was somewhat surprised: "My sister doesn’t let you into Qinren Street?"

Qinren Street is the neighborhood where the Duke Mansion is located. Wasn’t it just that she didn’t want you to enter the Duke Mansion? How come you’re not allowed into Qinren Street now?

Yao He, looking troubled, said: "Why would I lie to you? It seems your elder sister gave it some more thought afterward. Just throwing me out was not enough for her, so she instructed the patrols not to let me into the entire Qinren Street!"

"Didn’t you take the chance to talk to my sister the day before yesterday?" Two days ago, Yao He was welcomed into the Duke Mansion, treated as her lifesaver by Mr. Zhou in person. Tang Xiaobai even heard that Tang Jiaojiao asked Mr. Zhou to keep him there, seemingly wanting to meet him herself.

Upon hearing this question, Yao He almost cried: "Your elder sister nearly tortured me!"

Tang Xiaobai nodded.

Yes, that’s just how her sister is.

"Alright, I’ll talk to my sister." It’s just a small matter.

Upon hearing this, Yao He instantly turned his worries into happiness, giving a courteous nod to Tang Xiaobai.

Afterward, he lifted his gaze, with a hint of a smile, as his eyes casually swept over the handsome young boy following by the cart, his expression somewhat intriguing.