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"Alright, it's settled then."
Watching Liu Mazi leave, Wang Dafu shivered slightly, and a hint of panic flashed in Wang Shoucai's eyes. He quickly agreed, as if avoiding a flood, confirming Xia Muxin's suspicions.
"Good, bring me the contract of servitude immediately, or I can go back with you to get it," Wang Shoucai was not only stingy but also untrustworthy. There was no telling when he might change his mind. Seizing the moment, Xia Muxin spread her hands and said coldly.
"Oh, go back to get it, go back to get it." Seeing his sister being so formidable, Xia Xiaosong felt a rush of excitement. Growing up in the countryside made him mature early, and he had always been clever and slippery. It was his first time experiencing such anger; how could he not feel exhilarated?
Wang Shoucai glared at the insufferable girl who refused to back down even an inch. Gritting his teeth, he pulled out the contract of servitude and tossed it over from a distance, regardless of whether Xia Muxin was indeed the rumored plague; he was simply afraid to get too close.
Moreover, this time he had lost both his wife and soldiers—swallowing his pride along with the bitter truth. It was all because of that useless eldest son who had caused this trouble; otherwise, would he have to pay such excessive medical fees?
"Dad, Jin'er should be awake now. I’ll head back to check on him," Wang Dafu knew he had caused trouble and shot a fierce glare at Xia Muxin before making an excuse to leave.
Xia Muxin bent down to pick up the contract of servitude and examined it. After confirming its accuracy, she added, "Now both families owe nothing to each other. But I believe Lord Wang knows well who received the money for this contract; what remains unclear is this person's intentions. Everyone in the village witnessed today’s events and can serve as witnesses. If the Wang family continues to trouble my Xia family, they shouldn't blame me for disregarding our ties."
Soon after, Wu Liang, the only doctor in Daimiao Village, was summoned. He examined both Xia Tieshu and Aunt Xia before prescribing some medicine. However, due to Wang Shoucai's grim demeanor, he dared not prescribe anything too potent or give more than six doses—each boiled down from three bowls of water into one for morning and evening consumption.
Xia Muxin instructed Xia Xiaosong to accompany the doctor to fetch the medicine while Wang Shoucai paid for it and left in a huff with his group.
At lunchtime, the aroma of meat wafted from Xia Muxin's home. After Wang Shoucai and his group departed, Xia Muxin collapsed from exhaustion, which alarmed Summer Forest's family. In the end, it was Xia Xiaosong who half-carried and half-dragged his sister back home.
Looking at the injured family, Summer Forest wiped away a tear and took out the few hundred coins that were the only money in the house. Then, he took Xia Xiaosong to Town, where they bought two pounds of rice and also picked up some pork neck meat. The reason for choosing pork neck was that it was the cheapest option available besides pig offal and bones.
This money was what he had left after buying land. He originally intended to use it to buy shoes and supplements for his wife, but now it seemed that would not be possible.
On the way back, they happened to run into Li Dazhong, who was returning from errands. Li Dazhong was an orphan who had previously been the village doctor. Later, he went to work as an assistant in a pharmacy in town and caught the eye of a young lady there, becoming her husband. Now he owned his own pharmacy. After hearing about their family's situation, Li Dazhong decided to stop by to check on Xia Muxin and the family's injuries.
"Brother Li, how is my Muxin doing? You must be tired today. My wife has prepared some food; please don't mind and have a bite here," Summer Forest said as he walked into the innermost room of the Thatched Cottage, his old face slightly flushed as he hesitated before awkwardly asking.
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