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Lin Yiwan waved her hand, her tone softening slightly: "I don't care, as long as Yan'er's life can be saved. Although her breathing is more stable now, she is still very weak and needs to take medicine immediately and recuperate properly, otherwise it is easy for her to relapse."

Ah Zhi immediately stood up and said hurriedly, "Don't worry, Madam, I'll go and brew the medicine right away! Ah Yuan, quickly go find a clay pot!"

A-Yuan snapped out of his excitement, nodded quickly, and ran outside. The villagers also volunteered to help, some gathering firewood, others fetching water, and the once chaotic house instantly became orderly.

The village chief looked at the busy villagers, then at Yan'er on the bed whose color was gradually returning, and a calculating glint flashed in his eyes.

He cupped his hands to Lin Yiwan again and said, "Madam Lin, we are so grateful for your help today, otherwise Yan'er would have really lost her life. Our village is remote and we don't have anything good. If you don't mind, please stay in the village for a few more days so we can properly thank you."

Lin Yiwan nodded slightly: "Staying for a few days is fine. I can check on Yan'er's recovery. But there's no need to go to too much trouble. Just arrange a simple place to stay."

The village chief quickly smiled and said, "No trouble at all. I'll have someone prepare the best house for you right away, and I guarantee you'll be comfortable."

As he spoke, the village chief instructed the villagers around him to tidy up the house. Lin Yiwan walked to the bedside and checked Yan'er's pulse again, confirming that her pulse was becoming more and more stable before she was finally relieved.

Xie Jianshu walked to her side and whispered, "Madam, thankfully you're alright. That was a close call."

Lin Yiwan smiled faintly: "Practicing medicine and saving lives, we often encounter such situations. As long as we can save the patient, this little setback is nothing."

Xie Jianshu frowned warily and said in a low voice, "The village chief's attitude changed too quickly. He even asked us to stay for a while. Could he be plotting something?"

Lin Yiwan quickly winked at him, "Shh, be careful, the walls may be listening!"

Xie Jianshu nodded: "I've already cleared everyone out and made sure this courtyard is completely secure!"

Lin Yiwan then said in a deep voice, "It's too coincidental that the village chief brought the people here. There must be someone behind this. Don't forget, we haven't caught those remnants of the Heavenly Mandate Hall who kidnapped Miao'er yet. I'm afraid they won't let this go!"

Xie Jianshu suddenly realized: "So that's why you agreed to stay; you wanted to use yourself as bait?"

Lin Yiwan said indifferently, "Those people who dared to scheme against my Miao'er, I'll make sure they die a horrible death!"

Lin Yiwan's voice was as cold as ice, and the murderous intent surging in her eyes made Xie Jianshu beside her feel a chill.

He had followed Lin Yiwan for many years and knew that although she seemed gentle, she was actually ruthless, especially when her enemies were touched, she would never leave them any room to maneuver.

The remnants of the Heavenly Mandate Palace failed in their attempt to kidnap Miao'er, and now they're stirring up trouble in this remote mountain village—they're practically courting death.

Xie Jianshu immediately said in a deep voice, "Madam, rest assured, I have already given the order. The brothers are all on guard in secret. If those bastards dare to come, we will make sure they don't leave alive!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he quietly tightened his grip on the sword at his waist, his eyes sharp as an eagle's, scanning the surroundings of the courtyard.

The village looked simple and peaceful, but the village chief's unusual change in attitude just now made it seem eerie, and every shadow seemed to hide a spying eye.

Lin Yiwan nodded slightly, her gaze falling on the swaying shadows of the trees outside the courtyard. Her tone was calm but carried an undeniable certainty: "Since they want to play, we'll play along. The village chief is only keeping us here to keep us calm. There will definitely be more to come. We just need to observe and see what happens, and then play along."

No sooner had the words been spoken than footsteps sounded outside the courtyard gate. Then, the village chief peeked in with a beaming smile, followed by two villagers carrying wooden basins filled with clean cloths and hot water.

"Madam Lin, Young Master Xie, you must be tired from your journey. Please wash your faces with hot water and rest. I have already sent someone to prepare a meal. It is just some simple village food. Please don't mind it."

The village chief's smile was exceptionally warm, but his eyes unconsciously darted towards Lin Yiwan, trying to discern something from her expression. However, Lin Yiwan remained calm, showing no sign of anything amiss, as if she were truly just a guest resting peacefully. This made the village chief secretly wonder, but he dared not ask any further questions, and could only smile as he handed the two of them hot water.

Xie Jianshu took the wooden basin first, his tone distant: "Thank you for your trouble, Village Chief."

The village chief quickly waved his hand: "No trouble at all! Madam Lin saved Yan'er, she is a great benefactor to our village, this little thing is nothing."

After exchanging a few more pleasantries, he turned and left with the villagers. As he left, he deliberately kept his footsteps light and secretly glanced back at the commotion in the courtyard, a barely perceptible glint of malice flashing in his eyes.

Lin Yiwan watched his retreating figure, a cold smile curling at the corner of her lips.

When the village chief spoke just now, his fingertips trembled slightly and his eyes darted around, clearly indicating that he was hiding something. His excessive enthusiasm was nothing more than an attempt to cover it up.

About half an hour later, several villagers carried steaming hot food into the courtyard and placed it on the stone table.

There was stewed wild boar meat until tender, fresh fish soup, several kinds of bright green wild vegetables, and even a pot of homemade rice wine. The aroma was irresistible, and it certainly looked like a feast.

The village chief followed behind, warmly greeting them: "Madam Zhan, Young Master Xie, please try our village's cooking. This wild boar meat was just hunted this morning, and the fish soup was made from fish that A Yuan specially caught in the river. They are all fresh ingredients."

Lin Yiwan walked to the stone table, her gaze sweeping over the food on it without making a sound. Her nose twitched slightly as she caught a faint, unusual smell mixed in with the aroma of the food, which was almost imperceptible without careful observation.

She understood in her heart, but her face remained calm as she smiled and said, "Village chief, you are too kind. It has troubled the villagers so much."

"Of course, of course!" The village chief quickly poured rice wine for the two men and handed them the cups. "This is rice wine we brewed ourselves. It's not very strong, and it's just right to help you relax. Please have a taste."

Xie Jianshu took the wine glass, his fingertips casually touching the rim of the glass, and looked at the village chief warily before drinking it immediately.

Lin Yiwan picked up her wine glass, gently swirled the liquid inside, and looked at the village chief's expectant yet nervous face. She slowly said, "We naturally appreciate the village chief's kindness. However, I am not a strong drinker, so I will only have a small sip."

As she spoke, she brought the wine glass to her lips, seemingly taking a sip, but in reality, she merely moistened her lips with the wine. Then, in the instant she lowered her head, she secretly spat the wine onto a silk handkerchief that she had prepared in her sleeve.

Seeing this, Xie Jianshu immediately understood and imitated Lin Yiwan, pretending to drink alcohol but actually not swallowing it.