The Humble Family’s Daughter Has A Spatial Pocket!
Chapter 714: The 642nd Chapter, Displacing Anger_1

Chapter 714: The 642nd Chapter, Displacing Anger_1

Seeing Sun Changze kicked into the river, Daohua’s body swayed, and Xiao Yeyang, standing by her side, quickly steadied her.

"Xiao Yeyang."

Daohua tightly clutched Xiao Yeyang’s arm, her hand shaking slightly.

She had not expected that the Provincial Governor would actually take Sun Changze’s life.

Xiao Yeyang, supporting Daohua, whispered, "Don’t worry, I’m here."

Upon hearing this, Daohua calmed her mind. When the boat reached the shore, she quickly disembarked, hurriedly bowed to the Provincial Governor, then ran toward the unconscious Dong Yuanyao.

Xiao Yeyang had been a great help in finding Dong Yuanyao so quickly. The Provincial Governor thanked him and, after exchanging a few words, prepared to take Dong Yuanyao back to the Dong Residence.

Daohua, worried about Dong Yuanyao, followed along to the Dong Family.

Yan Wenxiu and Xiao Yeyang had no choice but to follow them.

The Dong Residence.

As soon as Dong Yuanyao returned, she began delirium, burning up like a piece of charcoal; her mouth mumbled Sun Changze’s name unintelligibly.

The Dong Family members were simultaneously heartbroken and furious.

Old Madam Dong angrily glared at the Provincial Governor, "I wouldn’t stop you from punishing that Sun Changze, but why did you have to do it in front of Yuanyao? Isn’t this intentionally trying to kill her?"

At this point, the Provincial Governor also had some regrets. When he had found her, he was truly furious, not considering whether his daughter could be stimulated by his actions.

Madam Dong was by the bed, trying to cool Dong Yuanyao down and crying. She resented Sun Changze bitterly, and was equally furious at her own daughter for forsaking her parents and family for a mere outsider.

Daohua was helping to prepare medicine in the yard; once it was ready, she hurriedly brought it in, "Auntie, the medicine is ready. You rest for a while; I’ll feed Yuanyao."

Just as she was about to go to the window to administer the medicine, Old Madam Dong spoke out, "We couldn’t trouble Miss Yan with that. You are a guest, and it isn’t right to have you care for the sick. Be careful not to get infected. You should go rest in the guest courtyard."

With that, she signaled the maid to take the medicine from Daohua’s hands.

Daohua looked at Old Madam Dong’s indifferent face and distant attitude with shock.

Even Madam Dong, the Provincial Governor, and Dong Yuanxuan were taken aback.

But it was Madam Dong who knew her mother-in-law well and understood that she was displacing her anger. Wiping the tear marks from her face, she took Daohua’s hand and said, "Dear child, your aunt knows you are worried about Yuanyao. But we’re here to take care of her. You must be tired after the commotion all night. Let the maid take you to rest."

Daohua glanced at everyone in the room, and with some effort, she conjured a weak smile, "Then, I won’t cause any more trouble here." With that, she turned and left the room.

After she left, the Provincial Governor looked at Old Madam Dong, disagreeing, "Mother, what were you doing just now? Miss Yan from the Yan Family is also concerned about Yuanyao."

Old Madam Dong huffed, "Her concern — our family cannot afford such a luxury."

Madam Dong frowned, "Mother, what are you talking about?"

Old Madam Dong, with a face full of pain for Dong Yuanyao on the bed, said, "Our Yuanyao used to be a bit unruly and naughty, but for the most part, she was always mindful of propriety. She never did anything to disgrace our family name. This time, her daring to elope with someone—I suspect it’s because she was led astray by those who do not understand the rules."

Whether Old Madam Dong did it on purpose or not, her voice was loud enough for Daohua, who was nearly out of the courtyard, to hear everything clearly.

Daohua clenched her fist that hung at her side and hurried off with furrowed brows.

Xiao Yeyang and Yan Wenxiu, being outsiders, weren’t appropriate to visit Dong Yuanyao, so they sat in the courtyard waiting. Seeing Daohua come out, they quickly approached her.

Yan Wenxiu, "Big sister, is Miss Dong all right now?"

Daohua forced a smile, "After taking the medicine, as long as the fever goes down, she should be fine."

Xiao Yeyang noticed Daohua’s off demeanor and frowned, "Why didn’t you stay there to take care of her?"

Daohua: "...Yuanyao has the care of Aunt Dong and the others, it’s not good for me to disturb them too much at this time."

Xiao Yeyang’s gaze flashed, and he smiled, "That’s also good. You haven’t closed your eyes since yesterday. Go and get some sleep now, by the time you wake up, perhaps Miss Dong will have recovered."

Daohua nodded hurriedly, then thinking of something, signaled Wang Manman to take the Dong Family maids a little further away before asking in a low voice, "Is Sun Changze alright?"

Xiao Yeyang: "He was pulled out of the water, but the icy coldness of the river in the dead of winter is bone-chilling. Although he didn’t die, he lost nearly half his life."

Daohua sighed with relief, "As long as he didn’t die, that’s good. If Sun Changze really died, Yuanyao would likely live in regret and self-blame for the rest of her life."

Yan Wenxiu cut in, "I used to think highly of Sun Changze, but to think he would lure a young lady to elope, that’s audacious beyond belief."

Daohua didn’t want to comment on the matter and kept her head down, remaining silent.

Seeing that she was not in good spirits, Xiao Yeyang said, "Go and rest for a while."

Daohua nodded and followed the Dong Family maid to the guest quarters to rest.

After lying down in bed, Daohua couldn’t fall asleep. Thinking about the old Madam Dong’s attitude towards her during her recent visits, she felt a tightness in her chest. It took a long while before she drowsily fell asleep.

She slept until it was dark.

When Daohua woke up and saw that it was already night, she hurriedly asked Wang Manman, "Has Yuanyao woken up?"

Wang Manman nodded, "She has. She woke up at noon after drinking the medicine you prepared this morning, and after taking more medicine in the afternoon, she seemed to have fallen asleep again. I don’t know if she’s awake now?"

Daohua got up and washed up briefly, "I’ll go check on her."

Wang Manman moved her lips, having heard what the old Madam Dong said this morning. She felt aggrieved for her own young lady. How could the blame for Miss Dong eloping fall on her young lady? The insinuations even suggested that her young lady had no sense of propriety.

To reach Dong Yuanyao’s quarters from the guest house, one had to pass through old Madam Dong’s courtyard. As Daohua and Wang Manman went by old Madam Dong’s courtyard, they happened to see several robust nannies dragging out two maids, beaten and bloodied, from the courtyard.

Spotting the maids’ faces, Wang Manman suddenly covered her mouth, fearing she would cry out.

They were Dong Yuanyao’s Senior Maids, Hong Yu and Hong Fang!

Daohua stared blankly at the two people being dragged away like dead things, feeling a chill run down her spine. It took her quite a while to stiffly look away and continue towards Dong Yuanyao’s quarters.

Upon reaching Dong Yuanyao’s quarters, Daohua took several deep breaths. Once her emotions had settled, she walked in with a smile.

In just one day, the maids and nannies in Dong Yuanyao’s courtyard had been completely replaced.

Seeing the unfamiliar maid blocking her way into the room, Daohua’s expression was very unpleasant. She held back for quite a while before asking with a forced smile, "What’s this, can’t I go in and check on Yuanyao?"

The maid bowed her head, "Miss Yan, please don’t make it difficult for us."

At this moment, the nanny from old Madam Dong’s side came over, smiling as she looked at Daohua, "Miss Yan, the old Madam would like to have a word with you."

Daohua glanced at the tightly shut door, fell silent for a while, then turned and followed the nanny to old Madam Dong’s courtyard.

"Old Madam!

Daohua bowed to old Madam Dong, then looked up at her.

Old Madam Dong looked at Daohua with a complex expression. To be honest, she liked the girl before. But first, her grandson defied his elders because of her, insisting on breaking off the engagement arranged by the family; now, there was the incident of her granddaughter’s elopement. To her knowledge, her granddaughter’s acquaintance with Sun Changze also seemed to involve her. With all this, it was difficult for her to feel any affection towards her anymore.

"In the future, you shouldn’t associate with Yuanyao any longer."

Upon hearing this, Daohua was visibly shaken.

Old Madam Dong continued, "In a few days, I will take Yuanyao back to the capital. As long as no one mentions these events to her, she will gradually forget everything that happened here."

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