Zhu Xiangyao had lost her job after being stripped of her household registration. she decided to head south to seek new opportunities. Since Zhang Qiaolian was the cause of her trouble, she held a deep grudge against her. she did not take her with her to the south. she left her behind, claiming she would care for Zhu Guifu and Gan Juhua, but only she knew her true intentions.
Zhu Shun Yao hosted a banquet and invited her clan members, including Zhu Guifu’s branch. Zhang Qiaolian attended. Upon seeing "Broken Zhang," her eyes fixed intensely on the child she held. Nan Hong, standing nearby, smiled bitterly.
Nan Hong had known since childhood that her grandparents had abandoned her younger sister. Broken Zhang had found the baby and raised her as her own daughter. The entire Gankai Village knew this story. Yet, no one demanded the child’s return. The grandparents were at fault, and they lacked proof that the child was theirs. Everyone knew the truth but chose to stay silent. Seeing her mother stare at Broken Zhang’s child, Nan Hong felt confused. Her mother clearly still missed her sister. If so, why had they abandoned her in the first place?
"Ani," Zhu Shun Yao called out, noticing the tension. He realized help was needed.
Zhu Yanyi stood up. Broken Zhang hurried over. "Ani, please look at our Xiaohong. She has a high fever." Since becoming a father, Broken Zhang had cherished her daughter deeply. Seeing her sick broke her heart.
Zhu Yanyi moved quickly. She carefully took Zhang Yanhong’s pulse. Her expression darkened, but she smiled reassuringly at Broken Zhang. "Uncle Zhang, don’t worry. Sit down and eat something. Give Yanhong to me. I will take her inside to treat her. She will be fine when she comes out."
"Okay, okay." Broken Zhang nodded.
Amidst the puzzled glances of the guests, Zhu Yanyi took the child and walked into the house. She entered the first-floor treatment room. "Brother Luo, do not let anyone in."
"Understood." Luo Gang replied immediately and stood guard at the door.
Zhu Yanyi placed Zhang Yanhong on the bed. She took out gold needles and began acupuncture. The child’s face was flushed red, and her breathing was extremely weak. Without proper care, she might have died. Zhu Yanyi used the Withered Wood Revives needle technique to quickly stimulate the child’s vitality. Then, she took liquid from the Medicine Spring, diluted it, and fed it to the child.
Zhang Yanhong’s red face did not change color immediately. Instead, countless small bumps appeared on her face. They quickly scabbed over and fell off, leaving no marks. Zhu Yanyi saw the treatment was nearly complete. She called out to Luo Gang. "Luo Gang, bring a new washbasin."
Luo Gang brought the basin quickly. Zhu Yanyi instructed her to fill it with warm water. She then poured a bottle of Spirit Water into the basin. She gently placed Zhang Yanhong in the water and washed her carefully.
"Brother Luo, take these clothes outside. Burn them in a secluded place. Do not let anyone know about this. Also," Zhu Yanyi stood up and took a bottle from the medicine box, tossing it to Luo Gang. "Take this medicine before you go."