Golden Branch

"Wait, wait a minute!"

Wang Mian's head was a little dizzy from the burning, but she still didn't forget one thing: "Young Master, and Thirteenth Lady!"

Wang Mian doesn't like Zheng Chi and has an average impression of Zheng Shisan.

But, today, oh no, it should be yesterday, Zheng Shisan's performance yesterday impressed Wang Mian——

This delicate and timid little girl was obviously scared to death, and her skinny arms and legs didn't have much strength, but she still resolutely helped Wang Heng.

Although, she failed to help Jiu Niang in the end, it was not her fault.

Her original intention was good, and she jumped into the river to save people without caring about anything.

Wang Mian knew that Zheng Shisan might have selfish motives, but who doesn’t have selfish motives?

It was Wang Mian who first approached Jiu Niang in order to find a sugar daddy.

As a weak person at the bottom of society, Wang Mian can empathize with Zheng Shisan very much and is willing to help her if possible.

"She nearly drowned herself in order to save Jiu Niang!"

The little girl is half dead and needs treatment from the court doctor.

Lou Yu raised his eyebrows and said nothing, but just gave Xiao Wuji a look: Brother Wuji, please!

Xiao Wuji: ...

What else?

Of course, I will do things according to the young lady's, oh no, the little bully's wishes.

Xiao Wuji winked at the guard beside him, and the guard hurriedly followed Wang Mian's instructions and found Zheng Shisan, whose face was also red with fever, in the corner.

As for Zheng Chi... Wang Mian didn't forget on purpose, and Lou Yu didn't want to meddle in other people's business.

Yang Rui has already started to order people to clean up the mess: count the number of people, verify identities, and treat the wounded. Zheng Chi will not die!

At most, they will not receive any special care and can only be mixed in with a group of people and placed in a centralized location!

Xiao Wuzhi didn’t know the grudges between these little girls, and he didn’t even know who Zheng Chi was.

He looked at Wang Mian with a different eye: this little girl was so sick that she started talking nonsense, but she did not forget to "take credit" for her companions and lend a helping hand.

Xiao Wuji vaguely guessed that Wang Mian and the Thirteenth Lady she mentioned should be the "study companions" of Wang Jiajiu Niang.

In a sense, Wang Mian and Shisan Niang should be competitors.

However, at the critical moment, Wang Mian showed no jealousy, no ulterior motives, and even offered some "selfless" help.

"...He's a kind and pure child!"

……

"Jiuniang!"

When he arrived at the river camp and Lou Yu's tent, Wang Mian seemed to be somewhat sober.

She saw the round figure on the bed and stumbled over.

"...Amian?"

Wang Heng was fed medicine and slept for a while. She woke up when she heard some noise.

Her head was still a little heavy, but she could still recognize people. She opened her dry lips and asked with concern, "Are you okay?"

"I'm fine! I just have a slight fever!"

Wang Mian shook his dizzy head and wailed in his heart again: Ahhhh, I must make penicillin as soon as possible.

"Hurry up and let the court doctor take a look at you!"

"...Okay! And there's Thirteenth Lady—"

"Oh, then let the court doctor take another look at Shisan Niang!"

"..."

The two patients had a brief exchange and were then temporarily separated.

Although both of them had fever, the court doctor was not sure whether their illness was the same.

It’s better to isolate yourself and not pass on the disease to each other.

Well, okay, Wang Heng was the focus of the court doctor's attention. She occupied Lou Yu's tent alone, while Wang Mian and Zheng Shisan were placed in a temporary tent nearby.

The court doctor didn't even think about whether the two of them could infect each other.

Wang Mian: ...The evil feudal society, the damned hierarchy!

Even the court physician, who was known for his compassion for patients, divided the patients into different levels.

However, despite all his complaints, Wang Mian also understood that this world is so unfair.

In fact, she herself was also a beneficiary of "unfairness" - Zheng Chi could not get treatment from the palace physician of Prince Qi's Mansion, and could only be seen by an ordinary doctor who was hastily found!

As a human being, we should not be hypocritical, but should also know how to be grateful!

only--

"Shisan Niang, are you okay?"

In the early morning, golden sunlight spread across the river beach and illuminated the camp.

After Wang Mian took the medicine, his fever was no longer as high, but he still had a low fever.

She felt so weak that she didn't even want to move a finger.

Zheng Shisan, who was in the "bed" next door, looked pale and sick, but he still managed to get up shakily.

Wang Mian couldn't help but widen his eyes and asked, "Is your fever gone? Are you feeling better?"

"……fine!"

Zheng Shisan's throat was hoarse and she didn't have much strength to speak, but she still gritted her teeth and held on.

Wang Mian: Sister, I really can’t tell how you’re “okay” in this state!

As a patient, you should just lie down and recuperate.

Zheng Shisan saw Wang Mian's doubts and smiled bitterly inwardly: "A Mian, I am different from you. You and Jiu Niang knew each other first and have been friends for two or three years."

I just came to Jiu Niang's side, and now is the time for me to show my abilities.

Besides, she is doing well now.

If you get sick, there are skilled doctors at home and effective medicines for your condition.

Unlike in the Zheng family, no one cares at all.

No one knows how excited and relieved Zheng Shisan is at this moment: I made the right bet!

Jiu Niang is indeed a kind and good master.

Even the people around her are good people with pure intentions.

She was not left on the pleasure boat to fend for herself. She was brought back to the camp and personally examined by the palace physician of Prince Qi's mansion... When she woke up in the morning, she was served hot beef and minced meat porridge.

These were things she had never experienced in the Zheng family, but because she was loyal to Jiu Niang, she was "treated well"!

Zheng Shisan was almost crying while eating the meat porridge.

Her Zheng family had been eating the same tearful rice for more than ten years, full of grievances and despair.

But in the river camp, beside Jiu Niang, she had inexplicable hope and expectation: From now on, my life will be different!

I, I will never again be that insignificant concubine of the Zheng family who is bullied by others.

I have Jiu Niang as my master and Amian as my good partner.

Zheng Shisan secretly made up her mind that she would serve Jiu Niang well and would never let down this hard-earned "opportunity"!

So, even though he was still sick, Zheng Shisan did not continue to lie down.

She struggled to stand up, wanting to go outside Jiu Niang's tent to wait for orders and do something for Jiu Niang within her ability.

Of course, Zheng Shisan knew that he was still sick and could not serve closely, so he would not be able to pass on his illness to Jiu Niang.

But she must do something to let Jiu Niang and the people around her know that she, Zheng Shisan, is not an ungrateful and unruly person.

"A Mian, you take a rest first. I'll go out and take a look! There are no maids in the camp, and the Wang family's servants didn't come with us. Jiu Niang might be inconvenienced. At least I can do some work..."

Zheng Shisan smiled at Wang Mian, then moved his weak body out of the tent.

Wang Mian: ...damn feudal society, damn the hierarchy of nobility and inferiority!!

……

In fact, Zheng Shisan was worrying too much. Wang Heng had no shortage of servants.

There are no maids in the Hedao Camp, but the Wang family has Zheng Yi, who is good at calculating and well-informed.

The Yi River was noisy all night yesterday.

Zheng Yi's informants were providing her with real-time and detailed "live broadcasts".

The pigeons, kites and other birds that deliver messages never stop.

If there is any plot change on the Yi River, Zheng Yi, who is more than ten miles away, will know about it at the first time.

By grasping the dynamics of the Yi River, Zheng Yi also knew the details such as Wang Heng falling into the water, Lou Yu rescuing her, Yang Rui hiding his troops, and Li's defeat.

Zheng Yi even knew the news that Wang Heng was sent to the Hedao Camp by Lou Yu.

"... As expected, as long as Young Master Lou is here, Jiu Niang will be fine!"

When Zheng Yi made the plan, he took Lou Yu into consideration.

Knowing how much Lou Yu valued Wang Heng and understanding Lou Yu's abilities, Zheng Yi was able to confidently "use the same strategy against her."

However, Jiu Niang was not injured, but she still fell ill, and there was no one to take care of her.

Zheng Yi did not sleep all night. When it was light, he hurried to the camp with Wang Heng's maids, cooks and other servants.

When Zheng Yi and his group arrived, Wang Heng was still asleep.

Zheng Yi checked Wang Heng's condition and called the court physician to carefully inquire about Wang Heng's condition, check her pulse, and verify the prescription.

After confirming that everything was fine, Zheng Yi arranged for the servants to boil water and the kitchen to cook porridge.

When Wang Heng woke up, there was warm water for rinsing mouth and washing face, as well as soft and delicious beef porridge.

Wang Heng glanced at Zheng Yi, whose face was gentle and considerate, and lowered her eyelids slightly to hide the glint in her eyes.

"Mrs. Zheng, you're here?" Wang Heng's voice was still hoarse and a little weak.

"Jiu Niang, don't be in a hurry to speak, have some porridge!" Zheng Yi's eyes were full of heartache.

Although she knew that Jiu Niang would be fine, she was still sick after all. The chubby little girl's face seemed to have lost its luster.

Alas, I just hope that after this time, her plan will succeed.

From now on, Jiu Niang will no longer have to suffer this.

"……Um!"

Wang Heng didn't say much and responded obediently.

Zheng Yi held the bowl and fed Wang Heng porridge himself.

The temperature of the beef porridge was just right, neither too cold nor too hot. Wang Heng opened her mouth obediently like a baby bird, waiting to be fed.

Spoon after spoonful, soon the bowl of porridge was gone.

Wang Heng's stomach felt warm and full, and she seemed to have regained strength. "Auntie, where's my brother? And Amian, Zheng Shisanniang, and the others—"

In the middle of the night, she vaguely saw Amian.

However, Wang Heng was not sure whether she was confused due to illness or dreaming. She wanted to know whether Amian and her other friends were safe.

"Young Master Lou is following the Crown Prince and is currently handling the aftermath of the pleasure boat."

Speaking of this, Zheng Yi's eyes sparkled.

She knew Yang Rui would win.

Those self-righteous fools like Governor Li really have no idea about the strength of the Prince of Qi's Palace and the abilities of the Prince of Qi.

That was Yang Chong, who had conquered half of Dayu's territory, and his most trusted eldest son.

Not to mention a small Yizhou, even in the capital, no one dared to plot against Yang Rui like this.

Zheng Yi could only say that some people who stayed at the bottom of the well for too long really became whimsical and self-righteous fools.

They are so stupid and ambitious. They are really stupid and bad. If they don’t lose, who will?

There is also Wang Lin, who has a relationship with Concubine Jiang, and he bears the mark of the Prince of Qi's Mansion.

He actually wants to have the best of both worlds?

Don't the two help each other?

Sit back and reap the benefits of the fisherman?

With his little brain, is he worthy of it?

But such a fool is Jiu Niang's biological father.

With him around, Jiu Niang will be dragged down!

Zheng Yi endured it for two or three years, but he couldn't bear it anymore -

Wang Lin must die!

It's a pity that Concubine Jiang, Lou Yu and others are afraid to act rashly. For the sake of Wang Heng, they have to tolerate Wang Lin even if it's disgusting, and even have to clean up the mess caused by his behavior.

Zheng Yi, however, was a decisive person who believed that "a short pain is worse than a long one."

Rather than letting Wang Lin cause trouble, it would be better to kill him directly.

Wang Heng lost her father and became an orphan, which would indeed affect her reputation.

But, she also has Concubine Jiang.

As long as Wang Lin was alive, Concubine Jiang, a second-married mother, naturally could not interfere in Wang Heng's affairs.

If Wang Linruo died, Concubine Jiang would have no choice but to take Wang Heng to her side.

Only by going to the capital and entering the Prince of Qi's palace could Wang Heng enter a bigger and richer world and be able to do more.

Even Zheng Yi could be more relaxed and help Wang Heng achieve everything.

Instead of being thrown into a remote farm and left to fend for himself like now, he is also being plotted against and implicated by his own father from time to time!

For Wang Heng's sake, Zheng Yi wanted to kill Wang Lin.

Zheng Yi also has to help Concubine Jiang make up her mind: kill Wang Lin and raise her daughter personally!

Therefore, Zheng Yi knew Wang Lin’s little plan and also knew that the painting boat was full of dangers, but he still allowed Wang Heng to be forced to go to the painting boat.

Do not break or stand!

Only when Jiu Niang is in real danger will Concubine Jiang wake up: Wang Lin is an unreliable beast. If Jiu Niang follows him, she will be killed one day!

When Concubine Jiang "woke up" and felt heartbroken, she would kill Wang Lin.

As long as Wang Lin dies and Jiu Niang is taken to the Prince of Qi's Mansion in the capital, Zheng Yi will help Jiu Niang continue her plans.

No matter if she marries the young master of Prince Qi's mansion, or other top dignitaries in the capital, or Lou Yu... with the identity of Prince Qi's adopted daughter, when Prince Qi ascends to the throne in the future, Jiu Niang will be able to become a true noble!

Maybe Jiu Niang can create a surprise.

After all, she is so beautiful. As long as she loses weight and grows up, she can become a stunning beauty like Concubine Jiang, bringing disaster to the country and bringing wealth and splendor to the people!

Zheng Yi thought a lot about Wang Heng, even considering her future marriage and children.

But she overlooked one point: Wang Heng was a person with her own thoughts and wishes, not a puppet at the mercy of others.

"Wang Mian and Zheng Shisan have both been sent to the camp. They are now in the tent next door!"

Zheng Yi suppressed all the thoughts in his heart and gently introduced the situation outside to Wang Heng.

"Don't worry, Jiu Niang, they are all fine. Although they have a few colds, they have all been treated by the palace doctor and are recovering."

"Zheng Chi... and Zheng Jialan, and the others who were abducted?"

Wang Heng continued to ask curiously like a well-behaved and ignorant little girl.

Zheng Yi was indeed well-informed. She could answer every question Wang Heng asked:

"Zheng Shisiniang was sent back to the Lou Clan's Fortress. Zheng Jialan and the other young nobles were temporarily placed in the Governor's Mansion... However, they may not be able to rest and recuperate..."

Their homes will be raided, their fathers, brothers and other relatives will be beheaded, and even if they have improved themselves, they will be exiled or fined and made slaves of officials!

PS: The second update will be around noon! (^.^)