The Rise of a General's Daughter-in-Law Doctor

Upon hearing Li Muxia's words, the man said to her, "Doctor, humph, I've never seen a doctor stay at a woman's house for dinner, let alone rush to protect someone else's wife."

Xiao Bao, who was standing nearby, also stepped forward and said to the man, "Doctor Xia saved Mother, so don't talk nonsense."

Hearing Xiaobao's words, the man became even angrier. He rolled up his sleeves and was about to grab Xiaobao, saying, "You little brat, you've gone too far! How dare you talk to your father like that! It's all this wretched woman's fault for corrupting you; you can't even call him 'Dad' anymore. I'll teach you a lesson today!"

Shangguan Jingye, Long Jie, and Bai Qingshi all stood up and stood beside Xiao Bao and his mother, staring sharply at the man. The man was intimidated by their aura and dared not step forward.

His voice trembled as he said, "What do you want to do? You still say you're not that dead woman's lover, yet you're protecting him like this. Fine. Very well."

Li Muxia knew how much importance this era placed on a woman's reputation. Now that people were starting to gather at the door, if the men continued to talk, it might cause unnecessary trouble for Xiaobao and his mother.

With an angry expression, he said, "Watch your mouth. We have nothing to hide. Don't talk nonsense. As for you, Xiao Bao's mother is so sick that she can't get out of bed, and you, as her husband, haven't been there to take care of her."

Upon hearing Li Muxia's words, the man curled his lip in disdain and sneered, "Sick? He doesn't look sick at all. I think he's just making excuses to be lazy."

He glanced down at the food on the table. He had just come from the casino and was starving. Seeing the table full of dishes and smelling the delicious aroma, he thought, "When have we ever had such a good meal?" He had been craving it since he came in, and he had been holding back for a long time. He picked up his chopsticks and started eating, saying, "You certainly have the money to buy so much food to entertain these wild men today."

After taking a bite, his eyes lit up, and he said, "It tastes really good. I didn't expect your cooking skills to have improved so much in just a few days."

As he spoke, he reached out and took the rice that Hui Niang hadn't finished eating and began to eat it in large mouthfuls.

The group frowned as they watched the man devour his food. Hui Niang spoke up, "These were all brought by Doctor Xia, and Doctor Xia also prepared them. I know what you're trying to do. We're out of money. You took our last bit of money five days ago, and you've sold off all the furniture in the house. We really don't have a single penny left. So please stop causing trouble."

The man ignored Hui Niang and continued eating. Li Muxia couldn't take it anymore and snatched the chopsticks from the man's hand, slamming them on the table.

The man wasn't angry when his chopsticks were taken away. He wiped his mouth with his hand and looked at Hui Niang, saying, "I know we're out of money, so I sold you. The people from the gambling den will be coming to take you and Xiao Bao away soon. I came back to let you know in advance, so hurry up and pack your things."

Upon hearing the man's words, Hui Niang nearly fainted from anger. She rushed to his side, crying, and hit him while saying, "Xie Baiwan, you heartless bastard! I never thought you would be so heartless as to sell your own wife and children for gambling. Do you have no humanity left?"

The man shoved Hui Niang to the ground and said rudely, "So what if I sell you? Didn't I buy you for five taels of silver back then? Now that I need money, of course I have to sell you again to get money. Otherwise, what am I keeping you around for?"

Li Muxia was furious at the man's words; she had never seen such a shameless man.

Upon hearing the man's words, Hui Niang sat on the ground, heartbroken, and wept, covering her face.

At this moment, Li Muxia and Xiao Bao stepped forward together and helped Hui Niang up. Li Muxia gently sprinkled a bottle of medicinal powder onto Hui Niang's arm and whispered a few words in her ear.

Hui Niang immediately stopped crying, gritted her teeth, and nodded.

The man looked at the group and said impatiently, "What are you muttering about? Hurry up and pack your things."

No sooner had he finished speaking than a man's voice rang out from the doorway: "Xie Baiwan, I'm giving you time to come back and tell your wife to pack her things. It seems you haven't told them yet."

The man stepped forward with a fawning expression and said, "No way, Brother Liu, I told you as soon as I got back that there are people at home. We'll have them pack up and come with you right away."

Looking at Xiao Bao and his mother, he said loudly, "Hurry up and get ready, don't keep Brother Liu waiting too long."

After saying that, he wiped the stool with his sleeve and asked Brother Liu to sit down.

Li Muxia stepped forward and said to Brother Liu, "Brother Liu, right?"

The guy called Brother Liu looked up at Li Muxia and his eyes lit up: This man is even more handsome than a woman.

"Hmm, and who are you? Are you a relative of Xie Baiwan?"

Li Muxia quickly said, "I am a doctor. I just heard that Xie Baiwan sold Xiaobao and his mother to you."

Brother Liu nodded: "Yes, otherwise why would I come to this dilapidated place?"

"Then I must remind Brother Liu, you must not be fooled by Xie Baiwan, that gambler. Let me tell you, Hui Niang and Xiao Bao are sick, and it's a very serious infectious disease. My master, my senior brother, and I just diagnosed them and were about to leave. Just to give you a friendly reminder, you should leave now."

Upon hearing Li Muxia's words, Xie Baiwan noticed that Brother Liu was already covering his nose with a look of disgust and was about to get up and leave.

She quickly said, "What nonsense are you talking about? Hui Niang and Xiao Bao are both in good health. Don't spread rumors."

Upon hearing this, Brother Liu glanced at Hui Niang and her son, but found nothing unusual. He began to doubt Li Muxia's words.

Seeing this, Li Muxia quickly said, "Why would I spread rumors? I have no relation to them. Why would I need to spread rumors? As for you, a gambler, only a fool would believe what you say, right, Brother Liu?"

Upon hearing this, Brother Liu awkwardly touched his nose. How was he supposed to answer? He had indeed begun to believe it.

Li Muxia didn't pause for long before continuing, "Besides, I have evidence, and I'll show it to you right now."

As he spoke, he turned to look at Hui Niang and said, "Hui Niang, you shouldn't hide it anymore. Sooner or later, someone will find out. Come up and let everyone see."

Upon hearing Li Muxia's words, Huiniang turned around and stepped forward, rolling up her sleeves to reveal her slender arms. Her once smooth skin was now covered with dense red rashes, which looked quite eerie.

Upon seeing this, Brother Liu quickly covered his mouth and nose and leaned back. In his haste, he fell off the stool and landed on the ground. His underlings behind him quickly helped him up.

Hui Niang then coughed twice at just the right moment, which startled Brother Liu and the others so much that they quickly ran outside.

He shouted as he ran, "Xie Baiwan, you just wait, I'm not done with you yet."

Hearing Brother Liu's threat, Xie Baiwan chased after him for a few steps and said, "Brother Liu, don't run away. I really didn't lie to you. This was all the work of that Doctor Xia. I'm innocent!"

Seeing that Brother Liu had already run far away, Xie Baiwan angrily rushed back to his room. He didn't believe what Li Muxia said. They had just been eating together, how could they have contracted an infectious disease?

Pointing at Li Muxia, he said, "You...you...you're the one who orchestrated this, aren't you?"

Li Muxia shrugged and said, "Yes, so what?"