Blossom in Adversity

C25. Seemingly Insipid?

Chapter 25: Seemingly Insipid?

Hua Zhi's vision blurred, her consciousness teetering on the brink of oblivion, but she knew she hadn't injuries on any vital organs. It was just excessive blood loss causing her to feel this way. She needed to recover properly, but the people around her didn't know that.

Biting her tongue to stay conscious, Hua Zhi instructed, "Keep this information to yourselves. Tomorrow, send someone, no, Nian Qiu, you go back and tell Grandmother that the fruits here are ready to be harvested. I need to stay here for a while to handle this matter. Also, don't tell Ying Chun yet. Let her handle things at home peacefully. Tell her to send over the items in seven days."

Taking a few deep breaths, Hua Zhi continued, "Ask the steward for trustworthy workers. We don't need Second Aunt and Third Aunt's people. Use as many as we can spare at home."

"Miss, at a time like this, please take care of yourself," Bao Xia's voice was hoarse, tears streaming uncontrollably.

"Don't worry, I'll be fine. The wounds look severe, but they aren't life-threatening. Check if those three men are still alive. As long as there's a breath left in them, we must try to save them. As soon as it's light, send Wu Da to fetch a physician. I might have a fever when I pass out later. Don't panic. Clean the wounds with alcohol. Also, the medicine that man gave should be used. He didn't mean us any harm."

Hua Zhi collapsed back onto the bed, feeling dizzy. "We mustn't let Grandmother know..."

Her voice abruptly stopped, and Bao Xia hurried to check her breath, confirming that she had passed out before bursting into tears.

Nian Qiu slapped herself to calm down. "I'll go get some alcohol. You take care of the Eldest Miss."

Outside, everyone waited.

Wu Da held the two vials in his hands. "Miss Nian Qiu..."

Nian Qiu took them. "Are those three men still alive?"

Wu Da rubbed his face vigorously. "Chen Liang has passed away, but Liu Zi and San Er each have two knife wounds. I've asked Jie Zi and the others to take care of them."

"When it's light, go fetch the physician," Nian Qiu didn't waste any more words, walking a few steps before turning back. "Get two people to come with me to find alcohol. Wu Da, use the alcohol to clean their wounds later."

"Yes."

Everyone sprang into action.

Fu Dong and Liu Xiang brought in a bucket of hot water, gently wiping the young lady's body clean. They watched helplessly as she winced in pain every time alcohol was applied to her wounds. Even in her unconscious state, her reactions were agonizing, and they couldn't imagine the pain she was experiencing.

*

In the study, the man played with a silver hairpin while listening to his subordinate's report.

"Master, we found out. Should we send someone to retrieve the item?"

"No need. Reporting it is enough." The man looked up, revealing a scar that ran from his ear to his mouth on the right side of his face. "Has her identity been confirmed?"

"Yes, she is the Miss Hua from the Hua family." Seeing the man's rare interest in someone, the underling shared all the information known. "The second and third Miss Hua are well-known for their talents, while the eldest Miss Hua has always kept a low profile. Even if she has to go out, she always covers her face with a veil. There are rumors that she is seemingly insipid and not favored by her family. Surprisingly, she is now in charge of the Hua family. Recently, Old Madam Hua paid a visit to the Shen family to call off her marriage. According to our findings, it was the eldest Miss Hua's decision."