novelraw Chapter 173 - 170: But Ruan Mian Felt Something Was Off
Chapter 173 - 170: But Ruan Mian Felt Something Was Off
"If I die, my husband will surely feel guilty and treat you well! My child can then be adopted by you, so I don’t want to see a doctor, just let me die!"
"Yin Niang, how can you say such things? You are my sister, my dear sister, no matter what I will save you."
"Elder sister, I don’t want you to suffer anymore. Haven’t you done enough caring for me day and night? Even the gentleman has given up, don’t waste any more silver, save it for yourself..."
"Just this once, let Miss Ruan see you."
The woman tried to persuade Yin Niang, but no matter what, Yin Niang wouldn’t let Ruan Mian near her, repeatedly expressing her desire to die, trying to secure some status for her sister.
Others might hear this and think it reflects deep sisterly love, very touching.
But to Ruan Mian, it seemed quite off.
Especially when her gaze moved to Yin Niang’s legs, a memory suddenly flashed through her mind.
Qi Lin, who had long died on the road, had also been like this to the original owner for a while.
Bedridden, the original owner took care of his bathing needs, while Qi Lin would always say how exhausted she was and didn’t want her sister-in-law caring for her.
But without the original owner’s care, no one else could get near her...
Thinking of this, Ruan Mian sneered.
She stepped forward with silver needles.
Seeing this, Yin Niang suddenly lost control, as if possessed, yelling loudly.
"No, don’t come over!! I’m not sick, I don’t need treatment!!"
She flailed wildly on the bed, injuring the woman who tried to approach with her sharp claws.
The woman quickly called in the maid and led Ruan Mian and her aunt out of the chamber.
Her face full of worries, she said, "Miss Ruan, did you see just now? My sister not only can’t get out of bed now but also easily becomes emotional, like she’s crazy. Yet sometimes she’s normal, not like this."
Ruan Mian smiled slightly, asking, "How long has your sister been like this?"
"Ever since she had her second child, she’s been like this. Now that little brother is not even two years old."
Ruan Mian saw her haggard expression, fearing she was worn out over the past two years.
"Have you been taking care of your sister yourself all the time, with no one else stepping in?"
"My sister sometimes isn’t in a good mood and won’t let anyone near, so I have to take care of her myself."
"Look at what a mess you’ve become! Your sister keeps saying she doesn’t want to hold you back, thinking of you, but I see if it goes on like this, you’ll leave before she does!"
Aunt Ruan rolled her eyes, having already noticed something earlier.
She was about to quietly discuss this with Ruan Mian, but Ruan Mian spoke up.
"I know you’re kind-hearted, so today, I’ll make your sister get up."
The woman was shocked to hear this: "Miss Ruan! Is this true? My sister can get out of bed today??"
Countless doctors had seen her before, with no results.
Ruan Mian nodded: "I don’t even need to use my medical skills."
Under the woman’s surprised gaze, Ruan Mian entered the chamber, walked quickly to Yin Niang’s bed, and, under her sharp and guarded gaze, snatched away the valuable phoenix hairpin on her head!
"Since this lady says no treatment is needed, I can’t come for free. This phoenix hairpin will be your consultation fee."
Yin Niang was furious and instinctively tried to grab the hairpin from Ruan Mian’s hand.
But dodging twice, Ruan Mian led her to step off the bed.
Out of physical reflex, Yin Niang instinctively steadied herself, and Ruan Mian, seeing this, struck her knee hard.
Furious, she immediately stood up, snatched the hairpin.
"I said I won’t be treated, why do you want a consultation fee?!"
At this moment, she faced the woman’s shocked expression.
"Sister, you..."
She couldn’t believe her eyes; the sister who couldn’t get out of bed could not only stand up but even chase after Miss Ruan for several steps.
Yin Niang suddenly realized she had fallen into Ruan Mian’s trap.
With an ’ouch,’ she fell to the ground, hugging her legs and wailing.
Just then, a man’s voice full of spirit came from outside.
"Didn’t I say not to make noise here and disturb Yin Niang’s peace?!"
Wang the Elder strode in, clearly hesitating upon seeing Ruan Mian and Aunt Ruan, but soon his gaze became sullen.
He then looked at his own wife and pushed her aside: "Up to your tricks again! Who let you bring them in?!"
"Husband, I... I sought Miss Ruan to see my sister as her condition worsened, and now my sister can get out of bed. She’s fine, she’s..."
"Shameless woman!"
Before the woman finished speaking, Wang the Elder slapped her: "You didn’t discuss with me, bringing people into the inner court privately! Is there no order! Someone, drag them away! Don’t make a scene here!"
"Wang the Elder, what do you mean by that?"
Aunt Ruan crossed her arms, questioning: "Your wife is being kind, and without distinguishing right from wrong, you just..."
"Aunt Ruan, you have a good relationship with my second brother, so I won’t argue with you today. But this is a matter within my house, unrelated to you two, please leave."
"Well, taking kindness as donkey liver? We..."
Aunt Ruan rolled up her sleeves, ready to argue, but Yin Niang in Wang the Elder’s arms suddenly sobbed.
"Husband, sister means well. Although Miss Ruan tried to take my phoenix hairpin as consultation fees, it’s just a misunderstanding; don’t be angry."
"Sister has been caring for me for a long time. She can’t take the beating; don’t make it hard for her."
"Oh, stop speaking up! Such a tea-like taste, the room is about to be marinated by you! Talking about severe illness can’t get out of bed, but you seem perfectly fine!"
"After all, she’s your real sister, yet you deceive her, pretending to be sick, purposely putting on a show for whom? You..." Aunt Ruan couldn’t bear it and started cursing.
"Aunt Ruan! If you don’t leave, don’t blame me for notifying the authorities!"
"Notify the authorities? I’m not scared of you calling the police!"
Aunt Ruan got angry but was held back by Ruan Mian.
She smiled slightly, glanced at Wang the Elder, and left the house with her aunt.
"Mianmian, that old fart needs a lesson. We’ll notify the authorities. How dare he spook us?!"
"Yes, yes, notifying the authorities, well, first we have to be outside, and there has to be an offense."
As they were talking, the woman was also pushed out through the side door.
Just falling in front of Ruan Mian and her aunt.
Aunt Ruan looked at her; how wretched: "The old fart completely disregards people? Kicking you out as the proper wife?"
The woman, dazed and confused, slowly stood, trembling, thanking Ruan Mian and her aunt.
"Anyway, today, I caused trouble for Miss Ruan and you two, I am truly sorry."