The Eldest Daughter of a Rural Family
Chapter 1085 - 247: Borrowed the Courage of a Dog

Chapter 1085: Chapter 247: Borrowed the Courage of a Dog

Pei Qin, who didn’t take minor matters seriously, didn’t care much, but if someone daringly stepped on her head, they would have to see how daring they really were!

"Open the gates! Let those who dare come in!" Pei Qin said as she had Jiujiu take her siblings to eat first.

Chang Yonglin pulled Pei Wendong hurriedly to join her and Mo Heng outside.

Outside the gate, Second Madam Zheng and Second Old Master Zheng from the Zheng family, along with Old Lady Zheng, were crying and begging for justice, "My daughter has been seriously injured, and you didn’t treat her in time. If my daughter is already unconscious and can’t be saved! Can you, being the General Mansion, just harm people like that?"

First Madam didn’t come, and with the Second Branch causing such trouble, Old Lady Zheng was also being reckless. They thought invading the General Mansion was easy. If they wanted to enter, they should become concubines upright and dignified, not disgracefully run after men, get hurt, and still not repent, trying to sneak their way in. She could not afford to lose that face!

Zheng Yuehan, after being treated by the doctor, woke up and tearfully told Old Lady Zheng and Second Madam Zheng about how she and Xie Yi were injured by Mo Heng in the training field. Second Madam Zheng clamored that Mo Heng, who injured Zheng Yuehan, had to take responsibility! It wasn’t just about the injury; pulling her out in a cart further ruined Zheng Yuehan’s reputation, so Mo Heng had to take responsibility by marrying her!

Old Lady Zheng had also become senile, seeing her granddaughter injured, she was both heartbroken and angered. The outside gossip also tarnished their reputation; the marriage alliance with the Yao family was something she facilitated. Now they would definitely use this as an excuse to call off the engagement, ruining her granddaughter!

Several people in their desperation came up with a plan—let Zheng Yuehan stay unconscious and unhealable, implicate the General Zhaoyong Mansion, and force Mo Heng and Pei Qin to find the best doctors and the Imperial Physician to save Zheng Yuehan. Then she could rightfully stay at the General Mansion to recover. If they spread rumors outside, Mo Heng would have no choice but to marry Zheng Yuehan! Moreover, because Pei Qin was seriously ill and even if she survived, couldn’t bear children, and had no son, it was uncertain who would take charge of the General Mansion in the future!

Zheng Yuehan was indeed injured by Mo Heng, evidenced by the bamboo leaf shaped bruise deep in her left shoulder, a feat only a highly skilled martial artist could achieve. Now that she was seriously injured and unconscious, whether she lived or died was uncertain, and the General Mansion was obliged to save her. Otherwise, if Zheng Yuehan died, they would bear the burden of a life.

The surrounding area also gathered a crowd excited to see the drama unfold, including people from the outer city who had come prepared with lanterns and torches, ready for a grand spectacle.

Seeing the General Mansion’s gates open, Second Madam Zheng immediately cried even louder, "My daughter! How terribly you were beaten! Mom has no means to save you, if those who beat you don’t save you, and you die, Mom will fight to the death, even if it means petitioning the emperor to seek justice for you!"

As soon as Second Old Master Zheng saw Mo Heng, he immediately approached, eyes reddened, "General Mo! My daughter was injured by you, how can you not save her promptly, letting her condition become uncertain between life and death? Our family is powerless, we don’t know any impressive doctors, I beg you, General Mo! Please save my daughter! If she dies because of your blows, bearing a life on your conscience won’t be good for you!"

Old Lady Zheng, also with tears streaming down her face, came forward to speak, just then noticing Pei Qin also coming out, standing by Mo Heng’s side. Her face stiffened. Wasn’t Pei Qin supposed to be ill again? How did she recover so quickly?

"Thought I was gravely ill, dying soon, and the General’s Wife’s position soon to be vacant? Did you get a shock seeing me now?" Pei Qin walked down the steps.

Seeing her full of energy and not appearing gravely ill, Second Old Master Zheng’s face also changed.

Second Madam Zheng quickly caught on; regardless of whether Pei Qin was sick or dead, the most important matter was for her daughter to enter the General Mansion before losing her reputation. She came over crying and pleading, "My daughter has been badly injured; if you don’t save her, she will truly die! I beg you to save my daughter first!"

"We are from a small family, without any power, and don’t know any famous doctors. Yuehan was injured in your General Mansion; please save her first!" Old Lady Zheng also cried while wiping her tears, "Regardless, Xie Yi married..."

Seeing her about to mention Xie Yi’s marriage to him, Pei Wendong immediately shouted, "Shut up! How many famous doctors are at Mingyi Doctor Hall? Did you seek any of them? Haven’t we compensated you with Silver? Can’t you afford it, or are you just trying to stick to the General Mansion under the guise of seeking a doctor’s help to make a fact accomplished, turning cooked rice into a settled matter?"

Old Lady Zheng, scolded vigorously, was left shamefaced and angry, "We are family sooner or later, and you dare..."