Golden Branch

"The bandits' lair was breached?"

When Wang Lin heard the knight's report, the last glimmer of hope in his heart disappeared.

Of course, he could question it and conclude that the knight was just bragging.

But the problem is that they even gave the exact number of pirates, both in decimal and in whole numbers, which doesn't sound like nonsense.

This kind of thing cannot be faked.

There is no need to falsify.

The enemy situation around the pleasure boat has been brought under control.

Yang Rui has an absolute advantage. He has already won the situation here and does not need to use false information to disrupt the "enemy" and boost morale.

So, what the knight said was true.

Yang Rui won.

"...Then what should I do?"

"It should be fine. I didn't help Yang Rui, but I didn't help the King of Chu either."

"At most, at most it's 'dereliction of duty', not a serious crime punishable by confiscation of property or death!"

"Besides, I still have Ajiu--"

By the way, Ajiu!

When Wang Lin thought of his daughter, his eyes lit up instantly.

He also has a daughter, and behind her is Concubine Jiang. A Jiang will not watch his daughter become an orphan.

In ancient times, widows, widowers, and orphans were the most pitiful, and those who lost their father at a young age were called "orphans".

A Jiang is a smart person. As long as she is truly doing it for A Jiu's own good, she will never let anything happen to Wang Lin.

Wang Lin can be said to be "confident and fearless".

He knew that Ajahn had a grudge against him for what happened back then.

However, in the past few years, although Ajahn did not try his best to help, he did not really retaliate either.

The reason is simple: be careful not to use the wrong weapon.

As long as Wang Lin was still alive, even if he was not a competent and good father, Wang Heng was still a young noble lady of the Wang family with both parents alive.

If Wang Lin was gone, Wang Heng would not be able to stay in peace at the manor.

Unless Concubine Jiang can achieve a higher status, or simply bring Wang Heng to the Prince of Qi's Mansion.

Unfortunately, at the moment, none of this is possible.

The King of Qi is now feared by the sage. Although he can still lead troops to fight, he has begun to be constrained.

The Princess of Qi is not an ignorant foolish woman in the inner house, but a heroine who can fight side by side with the King of Qi. She will definitely not let the trivial matters in the inner house affect the entire Qi Palace.

No matter how favored Concubine Jiang was, she was still just a concubine, not the original wife with a noble status and high prestige.

She was not yet able to stand up and protect Wang Heng without any scruples.

Therefore, the only person Wang Heng could rely on was her father Wang Lin.

"Where's Ajiu? That untouchable just now said she fell into the Yi River, and Lou Dalang went to rescue her personally. Now that Lou Dalang has returned safely, does this mean that Ajiu has been saved?"

Wang Lin's brain was working rapidly, and when he guessed that his daughter was fine, he breathed a sigh of relief.

Looking around, Wang Lin found Wang Mian half asleep in the corner.

Wang Mian: ...I feel dizzy and my whole body is burning hot. Have I been thrown into Taishang Laojun's alchemy furnace?!

Wang Mian felt that the air he exhaled was scorching hot.

"Is the wound inflamed? Do I have a fever?"

In his confused state, Wang Mian guessed the truth.

Then, she felt unwell.

Wow, in ancient times, inflammation and fever could be fatal.

I'm a woman who traveled through time. I've been in this damn fictional dynasty for two or three years, but all I do is eat and eat, and make money. I haven't done anything that could change the world.

Glass, soap, cement, a three-piece set, Wang Mian doesn’t take a cent.

The only "invention" was the stirrup saddle and horseshoe.

As for penicillin, an even more miraculous time-travel product, she only thought about it occasionally and made some preparations.

For three years, I have pickled jar after jar of pickles, but I still haven't found any mold.

There is also paste, which is also a primary version of penicillin recorded in history. Wang Mian once did an experiment and found that the paste itself does have some bactericidal and anti-inflammatory effects, but it cannot be extracted!

What Wang Mian wants is an anti-inflammatory drug that can be used directly and has relatively stable efficacy, rather than the most primitive old mustard brine and paste!

As expected, she is not the protagonist and does not have any protagonist halo.

Unlike the predecessors in online articles, who could easily make penicillin and perform blood transfusions and sutures in ancient times when there were no "sterile conditions"!

She just wanted an anti-inflammatory drug, but she had no luck for three years.

Fortunately, Wang Mian did not get sick or have a high fever before, so penicillin could not be produced.

Now... she's sick! She urgently needs penicillin!

Wang Mian was probably really burned out. He lost his usual calmness and rationality, and his mind was full of messy thoughts.

When Wang Lin came over, Wang Mian was crying: "Wow, the wound is inflamed, I have a fever, without penicillin, I will die——"

Wang Lin: ...What's the matter with death? It's bad luck!

He stretched out his foot and kicked Wang Mian with his toes: "Girl, do you know where Ajiu is?"

“…Bastard dad!”

Wang Mian raised his eyelids and saw Wang Lin looking down at him.

She curled her lips and cursed in disdain.

Daddy?

What do you mean?

As an ancient native, Wang Lin naturally did not know the Internet terms used in later generations.

But he had a hunch that this bitch seemed to be scolding him!

What a bold pariah, how dare you—

A cold look appeared in Wang Lin's eyes.

He raised his foot and couldn't help but want to exert force.

He kicked Wang Mian just now just to wake her up.

At this moment, he just wanted to kick away this bitch who was disrespectful to him.

Just as Wang Lin was about to become furious, someone suddenly ran over and said, "Wang Mian! Wang Mian! Are you dead? If you're still breathing, call out immediately."

The voice sounds familiar.

Wang Lin's eyes fixed, it was Lou Yu!

Wang Mian also let out a long sigh.

When the word "bad dad" was said, Wang Mian had not yet reacted.

But she suddenly felt a chilling murderous aura, and she woke up a little: Damn! I'm really sick and confused! I actually cursed Wang Lin's father to his face.

Although it was the truth, Wang Lin should be scolded, but, but——

Fortunately, Lou Yu appeared in time.

Well, okay, although what Lou Yu said was really not a good thing.

What does "dead or not" mean?

This guy is not only a pervert, but also has a poisonous tongue.

It was clearly a kind word of concern, but he made it sound like a curse!

Wang Mian secretly complained, but was still grateful to Lou Yu.

She struggled hard to stand up, and kept responding: "Young Master! Young Master Lou! I'm here!" She is still alive!

"Just stay alive!"

There were blood stains on Lou Yu's face and body.

He didn't bother to wipe it.

Although the situation on the pleasure boat had been completely controlled, his "brother" also won.

However, there are many follow-up matters.

As Yang Rui's valued younger brother and student, Lou Yu naturally had to follow him and run errands for him.

However, Lou Yu did not forget the fat girl.

The fat girl is not in the houseboat, so she is relatively safe for the time being.

But the fat girl is thinking about Wang Mian.

For Wang Heng's sake, Lou Yu would also pay a little attention to Wang Mian.

This ugly girl was injured while protecting the fat girl!

She shouldn't be dead, right?

If she died, the fat girl would definitely be sad and blame herself.

Thinking of this, Lou Yu took the time to run to find Wang Mian and actually saved Wang Mian.

Of course, Lou Yu didn’t know Wang Lin’s ill intentions towards Wang Mian, nor did he know that he had become Wang Mian’s savior.

He heard Wang Mian's slightly weak response and followed the voice. "Wang Mian, how are you? Can you move? I'll have someone send you to accompany the fat girl!"

Wang Mian was already accustomed to Lou Yu's harsh words and temper. She forced a smile and said, "I can move! Is Jiu Niang okay?"

"..." Lou Yu didn't know what Wang Heng's current situation was.

One or two of them have become patients.

Seeing Wang Mian so weak, Lou Yu rarely showed any disdain, nor did he continue to speak ill of her: "You will know whether Ajiu is okay or not when you go to the camp!"

"Brother Wuji, thank you for your help!"

Lou Yu dodged and called over a boy of about thirteen or fourteen years old.

He has fair skin, delicate features, and a temperament unlike that of an ordinary soldier.

Hearing Lou Yu's words, Xiao Wuji nodded, "Young Master Lou, you're too polite!"

After saying that, Xiao Wuji came close to Wang Mian, looked her over briefly, and paid special attention to the bloodstains on her arm.

"Is your left arm injured?"

Wang Mian: ...little lady? Why did the word remind her of those playboys and hooligans who harassed decent women in ancient costume dramas?

And, "Wuji? Zhang Wuji?"

Isn't this a fictional online literary world? How did it jump into Jin Yong's martial arts novels?

I have to say that Wang Mian is really confused. Not only does he make random assumptions, but he also talks nonsense.

Xiao Wuji: ...What does this young lady mean?

know me?

Still don’t recognize me?

Why did you change my last name?

It was Lou Yu who knew Wang Mian's background - either he had innate wisdom or he was just a wandering ghost.

In Wang Mian's original world, Wang Mian learned many skills and understood a lot of knowledge.

Now... maybe that Zhang Wuji was her relative from her previous life.

Lou Yu thought to himself, but didn't show it on his face.

As if he hadn't heard Wang Mian's nonsense, he answered Xiao Wuji on Wang Mian's behalf: "Brother Wuji guessed correctly. This girl's arm was chopped by the pirates in order to protect Jiu Niang. So, please send her back to the camp and ask the palace doctor to treat her!"

"……it is good!"

Xiao Wuji responded.

He is another "student" of Yang Rui. However, his identity is a bit awkward. Even though he came earlier than Lou Yu, he is not as "favored" as Lou Yu.

Lou Yu is even more domineering, and he has no psychological burden when ordering his "senior brother" around.

Xiao Wuji:...Forget it. As an elder brother, why should I bother with my younger brother?

Xiao Wuji has some of Yang Rui's gentleness and tolerance, and treats Lou Yu like an "elder brother".

The key is that Xiao Wuzhi can clearly see his own identity and situation.

The battle was over and it was time to clean up the mess. Yang Rui directly asked Lou Yu to follow him.

And he can only run errands for Lou Yu!

"Don't worry, Ayu, I will send this young lady back to the camp safely!"

Xiao Wuji agreed, reached out to support the staggering Wang Mian, and led her out of the houseboat.

Wang Mian felt a slightly frail but very strong shoulder, and she couldn't help but want to lean on it...