Traveling through ancient times, I led my family to prosperity

If Xiaoru marries him, her life will be ruined.

Zhao Ermaizi heard Wang's harsh words and didn't give her face. "Mother-in-law, do you have the right to butt in when our masters are discussing marriage? Women should obey their husbands after marriage. You are the wife of a scholar, but you don't understand such a simple truth."

Wang was so angry that she was shaking all over. Zhao Ermaizi was just a second-rate person. He was full of nonsense and could make people angry to death. Wang figured it out. As long as the old man didn't agree, there was room for Xiaoru's marriage.

Wang pulled Xiaoru to kneel in front of Grandpa Sheng and said, "Dad, Xiaoru is your granddaughter. You can't just watch her jump into the fire pit." The mother and daughter kowtowed to the old man as they spoke.

"You two get up first and wait until I figure it out." said Mr. Sheng.

"Xiao Zhao, take your son home first. Look what a mess you've made in my family. It's almost the end of the year. Let's wait until after the holiday to discuss anything else." Grandpa Sheng chased the man away.

In ancient times, the New Year was very particular. During these days, every household was busy preparing food for the New Year. It was taboo to go to someone's house to bring bad luck. When Zhao Ermaizi saw that Mr. Sheng had spoken, he knew that he had violated a taboo and would not be welcomed. He hurriedly smiled and said, "Since the old man has spoken, we will go after the New Year." He put down the trough cake and left.

Grandpa Sheng called the eldest brother out, while the others continued to steam the buns and steamed buns.

Xu helped Wang and Xiaoru up. Xiaoru was a little unsteady on her feet and fainted beside the stove after taking only two steps.

There was a fire burning under the stove, and the firewood was a little too far away. When Xiaoru fell, her trouser legs caught fire. She was so scared that she couldn't speak, and she just sat there stupidly, letting the flames burn.

"Oh no, Xiaoru is so depressed that she wants to commit suicide." Ever since Zhao Ermaizi came, Shen has been keeping an eye on the eldest brother's family, and she seems to be gloating over their misfortune.

So she was the first to see Xiaolan's pants on fire. When she saw that it was about to burn her thighs, she came to her senses and called for help. If Xiaoru died in the year, the Sheng family would not have a good year.

When Wang heard Shen's cry and saw that Xiaoru's leg was on fire, she quickly broke away from Xu's hand that was supporting her and rushed over to put out the flames on Xiaoru's leg with her hands. However, she was not strong enough and was afraid of hurting her daughter, so she did not put out the flames at all.

Xiaoru felt a burning sensation at this moment, and the pain made her tears fall.

Wang was so distressed to see her daughter suffering that tears started to flow down her cheeks. "Hurry up and think of a way to save my Xiaoru."

"Quickly pour some water to put out the fire!" Cui shouted.

After hearing this, Shen quickly grabbed the ladle on the stove, scooped a full ladle of water from the pot, and poured it on Xiaoru's legs.

The flame was extinguished.

Just as Wang breathed a sigh of relief, she heard Xiaoru scream and faint on the ground.

Only then did everyone notice that Xiaoru was steaming, and then they all looked at the water scoop in Shen's hand. "Aunt, where did you scoop the water from?"

"I scooped it from the pot..." Shen looked into the pot and saw that the water was boiling and bubbling. She was anxious to save someone, so she scooped the boiling water from the pot and poured it directly on Xiaoru's legs.

"Oh my god, I really didn't mean to do that. I was just thinking about putting out the fire." Shen apologized and squatted down to look at Xiaoru's legs. "What should I do? Why is it so hot? Xiaoru's legs must be burned."

Wang pushed Shen to the ground, crying and calling Sheng Hong.

Sheng Hong was studying at the time, and when he heard the noise, he rushed out. He was shocked to see Xiao Ru's miserable state, and quickly carried Xiao Ru back into the house.

No one had time to make dumplings or steamed buns and hurriedly followed Sheng Hong into the house.

When Grandpa Sheng and Sheng Nuo heard the loud noise at home, they hurried back to see what happened.

As soon as Sheng Nuo showed his head, Wang caught him and hit him hard in the face, "You bastard, you are trying to force our daughter to death. If anything happens to Xiaoru, I will not live either. Don't even think about having an easy life. Even if I die, I will drag you down with me."

Sheng Nuo's face was covered with scratches, and she hurriedly hid back. "What are you doing, Dalang? Hurry up and hold your mother. What's the point of making such a fuss?" Sheng Nuo was also angry and pushed Wang to the ground.

"My Ru'er, why do you have such a miserable life? You have a father who is worse than a beast..." Wang simply sat on the ground and started cursing.

Xiaoru was lying on the kang, her eyes closed, her knees were burned black, and a layer of blisters were visible on them. This was caused by the burns first and then the scalding. Her legs were horrible. Seeing this, Mr. Sheng felt nervous, wondering if this child would not survive and die.

"Hurry, hurry and get the doctor." Old Master Sheng quickly sent someone to get the doctor.

"What's going on? How did the fire burn my legs?" asked Grandpa Sheng in confusion.

"Dad, Xiaoru is unhappy now that she knows about her marriage. She wants to commit suicide." Wang got up from the ground, picked up Xiaoru and started howling.

Xiaoru was awakened by the pain. Her eyes were wide open and she let Wang hold her in a daze.

"Xiao Ru has woken up and her bones are not broken. I don't think it's serious and her face is not disfigured." Shen said in a low voice.

When Xiaoru heard what Shen said, she glanced at her coldly with a look full of resentment.

At this time, hurried footsteps were heard outside. It turned out that Sheng Hong had invited Doctor Li from the village.

Everyone hurried to make way for Doctor Li. Wang no longer cared about the distinction between men and women and asked Doctor Li to sit on the kang and asked him to treat Xiaoru's injury.

Doctor Li frowned when he saw Xiaoru's injury. Country people would get injured more or less when working, but it was rare to see such a serious one.

Wang looked at Doctor Li shaking his head and said with tears in her eyes, "Doctor Li, please save my daughter. Don't leave scars on her legs. She will be sixteen next year, and it's time for her to get married..."

Even at this time, Wang was still thinking about finding a good husband for Xiaoru. It must be said that Wang was a qualified mother.

Doctor Li is a barefoot doctor in the village. Rural doctors know a little bit about everything, but they are not proficient in anything. Xiaoru's injury was too serious, and Wang made such a request, which obviously did not meet his medical skills.

"I'm afraid I can't treat your daughter's injury." Doctor Li said truthfully, "The medicine I usually prescribe for burns can only relieve pain and stop bleeding, but it will leave scars. You should go to the town to have a look. You have lived in the town for so many years. The doctors in the big pharmacies there must know more than me and have a more complete range of medicines."