freenovelworld Chapter 423 Two silver coins could buy your life
Chapter 423 Two silver coins could buy your life
Chu Ruohan finally finished her postpartum confinement. She lay in the bathtub, surrounded by steam, feeling much more relaxed.
"Madam, is the water temperature suitable?" Yu Ling stood to the side, holding a clean soft towel in her hand.
"Perfect." Chu Ruohan closed her eyes, letting the hot water envelop her. "I haven't had a proper shower in almost a month, I feel like I stink."
Yu Ling covered her mouth and laughed: "Madam, what are you saying? Don't you wipe your body every day?"
The hot water was mixed with a special herbal formula prepared by Dr. Qian, specifically for women to recuperate after childbirth. The aroma of the herbs filled the entire bathroom, creating a pleasant and relaxing atmosphere.
As Chu Ruohan soaked in the hot water, she felt her muscles and bones relax, and most of the fatigue from the past month seemed to disappear in an instant.
"Yu Ling, help me rub my back." Chu Ruohan put her long hair up, revealing her smooth back.
Yu Ling quickly stepped forward and gently wiped Chu Ruohan with a soft towel. Chu Ruohan was so comfortable that she almost groaned.
After bathing, Chu Ruohan changed into a brand new dress, with a jade hairpin in her hair, and her whole being exuded the fragrance of herbs.
"Madam, the General said that today is a celebration for your postpartum period. The main kitchen has prepared several tables of dishes, and everyone in the manor will be dining together," Yu Ling said while adjusting Chu Ruohan's clothes.
Chu Ruohan smiled slightly: "Let's go take a look."
Tables and chairs had already been set up in the hall. Gu Junze sat in the main seat and quickly stood up to greet Chu Ruohan when she entered.
"How is it? Feeling much better after the shower?" Gu Junze held Chu Ruohan's hand, his eyes full of doting affection.
Chu Ruohan nodded: "It's like being reborn."
Gu Junze led her to her seat, and the servants of the mansion came in one after another and took their seats according to their status.
Dishes from the main kitchen were served one after another, their aroma filling the air.
Just as Chu Ruohan was about to stir the lotus root slices, Gu Junze gently pressed her hand down: "It's too cold. You've only just finished your postpartum period."
Chu Ruohan pouted, helplessly put down her chopsticks, and picked up some green vegetables instead.
She sighed and said, "When will I be able to have a proper meal?"
Gu Junze was amused by her appearance: "Wait a few more days, and you'll be fully recovered."
Just then, Chu Ruohan saw Wang Zhaodi standing to the side serving her.
On the day she gave birth, it was Wang Zhaodi who saved her and her child's lives.
"Sister-in-law Wang, I haven't had a chance to properly thank you for saving my and my child's lives," Chu Ruohan said sincerely.
Wang Zhaodi waved her hands repeatedly, her face full of fear: "Young Madam, there's no need to be so polite. If it weren't for you taking me in to treat my illness at the General's Mansion, I would have died long ago."
After a moment's thought, Chu Ruohan made a decision: "I want you to stay in the manor and work, with the same monthly salary as the other maids."
Wang Zhaodi was startled and wanted to decline, but Chu Ruohan said without hesitation, "Your cooking is excellent. If I or anyone else in the household has a child in the future, it's always more reassuring to use someone from our own family than someone from another family."
Wang Zhaodi's eyes reddened slightly, and she knelt down excitedly: "Thank you, General's wife!"
Just then, a servant from the gatehouse rushed in and bowed to Chu Ruohan: "General, Madam, there's a man outside looking for Miss Wang."
The crowd looked at each other, not immediately recognizing who "Miss Wang" was.
Wang Zhaodi's expression changed abruptly, and she stood up: "Madam, I'll go take a look."
"Hmm." Chu Ruohan nodded, her brows furrowing slightly.
Song Ruyan stood up, a hint of vigilance flashing in her eyes: "It must be that domestic abuser. I'll go check on her and make sure she's not bullied again."
Dr. Qian quickly followed, saying, "It's their family matter, don't meddle too much."
As soon as Wang Zhaodi stepped out the door, she saw her husband, Liu Wu, standing there, looking drunk.
If he hadn't been drunk, he wouldn't have dared to cause trouble at the General Zhenguo's mansion.
Upon seeing Wang Zhaodi, Liu Wu angrily stepped forward and slapped her across the face.
"You slut! You've gone to the General's Mansion to live a life of luxury, and now you're not even serving me anymore. Come back with me!"
The crisp sound of a slap echoed as Wang Zhaodi covered her face, tears streaming down her face through her fingers.
"I'm not going back! I want to work at the General's Mansion!" Wang Zhaodi shook her head desperately and struggled to take a few steps back.
Liu Wu squinted: "Work? Doesn't that mean you'll get money? Hurry up and give me the money, I owe five taels of silver in gambling debts!"
"You went gambling again?" Wang Zhaodi cried out, "I want a divorce!"
Upon hearing this, Liu Wu became even more enraged and rushed forward, grabbing her hair.
"You're my wife, so you have to pay off my gambling debts! Otherwise, I'll sell you to a brothel! You think you can just dump me now that you've climbed up the social ladder? No way!"
Wang Zhaodi struggled painfully, powerless to resist.
Just then, Song Ruyan arrived.
Upon seeing this, she didn't say a word, but stepped forward and kicked Liu Wu in the chest, knocking him to the ground.
"How dare you cause trouble in the General's Mansion? You're asking for it!" Song Ruyan was furious and raised her hand to throw another punch.
Liu Wu's nose was bleeding profusely from the beating, but he was reckless and said, "Go ahead and kill me if you dare! I owe the gambling den money anyway, and I won't live if I can't pay it back!"
"Then I'll beat you to death, which will be doing a service to the people!" Song Ruyan raised her foot to kick again.
Dr. Qian quickly pulled her back: "Don't be impulsive! Let's discuss the terms and how we can get a divorce."
Liu Wu sat on the ground, spitting out a mouthful of blood, and looked at Wang Zhaodi with a sinister gaze: "Someone actually has their eye on her? Ten taels of silver to buy her freedom!"
"Ten taels of silver is enough to buy your life!" Song Ruyan was furious and kicked him again.
Doctor Qian pulled Song Ruyan away and said coldly, "Five taels. If you don't want it, let her beat you to death!"
Looking at Song Ruyan's fierce and menacing appearance, Liu Wu swallowed hard and finally became afraid.
"Five taels it is."
Doctor Qian nodded, turned around and went back to get a pen, ink, paper and inkstone, wrote out a divorce agreement, and had Liu Wu sign and affix his seal.
"Where's the silver?" Liu Wu greedily reached out his hand.
Doctor Qian took out five taels of silver from his pocket and handed it to him.
Liu Wu grabbed the silver and signed the divorce papers. Wang Zhaodi bit her finger and pressed her fingerprint on the document with trembling hands.
"Get out!" Song Ruyan said coldly.
Liu Wu took the silver and slunk away.
Wang Zhaodi suddenly knelt down in front of Dr. Qian, sobbing uncontrollably: "Thank you, Dr. Qian! You not only saved my life, but also rescued me from this hellhole!"
She kowtowed repeatedly, saying, "I will return the money to you as soon as possible!"
Song Ruyan helped the person up: "Alright, get up quickly, the young mistress is probably waiting for us to eat."
The three returned to the hall, where Chu Ruohan had already heard about the incident and couldn't help but sigh with emotion.
For a woman, finding a husband is truly like being reborn.
Those who are lucky, like her, met Gu Junze and were loved by their husbands; those who are unlucky, like Wang Zhaodi, fell into a pit of fire and suffered endless torment.
Seeing Wang Zhaodi's joy at being reborn, Chu Ruohan felt a surge of warmth in her heart.
She suddenly thought of the upcoming full moon banquet and the scheme set up by Gu Junze, and felt both anticipation and worry.
She only hoped that everything would proceed according to her and Gu Junze's plan, and that they would wipe out all the lurking enemies in one fell swoop.