Chapter 326: He Even Beat Me


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    Zhao Chuchu and Yuan Hui visited thergest textile shop in Guangqing Province. There, they came across Kang Xiuwan.


    Kang Xiuwan was wearing a bamboo hat, and her entire body was covered by her clothing.


    From the way she walked, Zhao Chuchu could tell that she was injured and that her injuries were not light.


    Kang Xiuwan also saw her, and subconsciously, she tried to avoid Zhao


    Chuchu.


    The moment they passed by each other, Zhao Chuchu said, “With such serious injuries, if you don’t see a doctor, your leg will haveplications in the future.”


    Kang Xiuwan stopped in her tracks. She looked sideways at Zhao Chuchu in disbelief.


    Zhao Chuchu locked eyes with her and asked, “Do you want me to take a look?”


    She had a rather good impression of Kang Xiuwan. At least this young maiden knew how to be grateful. Zhao Chuchu’s resentment toward the Xia n did not stop her from helping Kang Xiuwan.


    Yuan Hui also heard this and recognized Kang Xiuwan.


    “Both of you can head inside. I can choose the textiles on my own,” she said knowingly. She then called a servant and said, “My friends are tired. Bring them inside to rest first.”


    “Yes, Miss Yuan.”


    Yuan Hui told Kang Xiuwan softly, “Go inside with her.”


    Kang Xiuwan shook her head and said, “I am grateful for your concern, but it won’t be necessary.”


    “What isn’t necessary?” Just then, the voice of a woman that made people’s skin crawl suddenly interrupted them. A woman dressed in fancy clothes came over and pulled Kang Xiuwan behind her. “Who are you people? How dare you kidnap a maiden from my n in public.”


    “Aunt Liu, this is Miss Yuan. She just came over to greet me,” Kang Xiuwan said in a low voice from behind.


    “Miss Yuan?” When the woman heard who Yuan Hui was, her facial expression immediately changed. She said, “Aiya, look at me. I did not recognize you, Miss. Please forgive me for my impudence.”


    The Kang n dared to wrestle with the Xia n, but they definitely did not dare to go against the Yuan n.


    Even the Yuan n’s servants were well respected by the members of the Kang n, let alone the young mistress of the Yuan n.


    “Miss Yuan, are you friends with our Wanwan?” asked Aunt Liu with a ttering look on her face. “Wanwan, why didn’t you mention this before? I nearly had a misunderstanding with Miss Yuan.”


    “I did not have the chance to speak,” said Kang Xiuwan calmly as she pushed down the disgust she felt.


    Aunt Liu coldly snorted, “I don’t go out very often. How could I recognize her? Moreover, your father instructed me to keep an eye out for you before we left the house. I had to follow his instructions. If anything happens to you, I would not be able to bear the consequences.”


    Kang Xiuwan did not want to deal with Aunt Liu.


    She was forced toe out with her today.


    Yuan Hui said, “Sister Wan and I became fast friends after the poetry and literature gathering. We agreed that she woulde and visit me some other day. However, my n has been busy recently, so we had to put it off till now. Since we happened to meet each other here, why don’t youe over today?


    What do you think, Aunt Liu?”


    Yuan Hui knew that Zhao Chuchu nned to help Kang Xiuwan, so she simply made up an excuse for her.


    If it were any other day, Aunt Liu would have wanted nothing more than to agree. She would even shamelessly follow along.


    However, today, she didn’t dare to do so.


    Aunt Liu said with hesitation, “I’m sorry. Her father instructed us to be back home soon. If we arete, I fear that he will get angry. Miss Yuan, can Wanwan visit some other day?”


    “You are already out now. I just want to have some tea and chat a bit with Sister Wan. Aunt Liu, can’t we do that?” asked Yuan Hui, emphasizing Aunt Liu’s title.


    In arge n, a person with the title of an aunt was nothing but a servant with honor. In reality, she was even lesser than a ve. The sale of ves was regted by the government. Giving away an aunt only required the approval of the master.


    Could such an aunt be in charge of the daughter of the first wife?


    What a joke!


    Even a stepmother had the title of mother. What did an aunt have to win the respect of the daughter of the first wife?


    Zhao Chuchu red at Aunt Liu with a cold stare. She could roughly guess what had happened to Kang Xiuwan.


    Having a father who favored a concubine over his wife was no ordinary sadness.


    Kang Xiuwan was the granddaughter of Xia Songquan. The Kang npletely ignored this. It was apparent what Xia Chengxuan’s life in the Kang n was like.


    “Sister Wan, I will be leaving Guangqing Province in a few days. M/ho knows when we will be able to see each other again,” said Yuan Hui as she looked at


    Kang Xiuwan. “I have some leads on what you asked me to check outst time. I might just send someone to inform the Kang n.”


    “What matter is this?” asked Aunt Liu, her ears perking up. ‘Can’t you talk about it here?”


    “We can, but if others hear us, they will spread rumors about the Kang n!


    Aunt Liu, are you sure you want us to talk about it here?”


    “Then, why don’t we go inside?”


    Aunt Liu really wanted to know what Yuan Hui wanted to talk with Kang Xiuwan about.


    If it was truly a secret of the Kang n, she might be able to use it as ckmail!


    Yuan Hui read the mood and walked into a resting room that the textile house specially arranged for their guests.


    Before Aunt Liu could inquire further, her attention was drawn toward Yuan


    Hui who eximed, “The pattern of this cloth is lovely.”


    Yuan Hui was D0intinz at a design that Aunt Liu had seen just now.


    “Miss Yuan, you also think that this is beautiful?”


    “It is very beautiful. Let me go over and take a look.”


    Yuan Hui got up and walked out of the room.


    Aunt Liu was not an intelligent woman. When she saw Yuan Hui walk out of the room, she followed suit.


    Zhao Chuchu closed the door behind her and walked up to Kang Xiuwan.


    Kang Xiuwan took off her bamboo hat.


    The veins on Zhao Chuchu’s head pulsated. She asked, “What happened? You were fine before this. Don’t tell me that you fell down on your own. Such injuries are not something that can result from a mere fall.”


    Kang Xiuwan’s eyes instantly reddened.


    Something seemed to be stuck in her throat, preventing her from speaking.


    Zhao Chuchu frowned slightly. She knelt before Kang Xiuwan and lifted her dress. The wounds on her legs were even more shocking.


    “Did your father hit you?” she asked as she looked at Kang Xiuwan.


    Tears flowed down Kang Xiuwan’s cheeks uncontrobly.


    “I just wanted to save my mother. I didn’t think that he would beat me…” Her body was trembling as she recalled the incident yesterday. The scenes were still fresh in her mind. She was filled with terror and despair. She said, “This morning, he forced me to leave the house with Aunt Liu. I…”


    Kang Xiuwan could not continue. “Then, what about your mother?”


    “She is bedridden now.”


    “Why did he beat your mother?”


    “He was drunk and was coerced by my aunt.”


    Kang Xiuwan forced herself to say, “Chuchu, I am alright. The doctor has already applied medicine for me. Don’t interfere with matters of the Kang n.”


    Zhao Chuchu raised her eyebrows and asked, “Are you certain that the doctor they found for you can treat you? Doesn’t your leg hurt? Why are you still walking around? Our fates are intertwined. Just take it as me not being able to stand watching you and forcing you into it.”


    “But…”


    “No buts. Be obedient. Let me check you thoroughly. I will have medicine sent over to your houseter.”


    “There is no need to do so.”


    Kang Xiuwan rejected her without any hesitation.


    “If they find out that you have treated me, I will cause trouble for you. Name a ce and I will arrange for someone to collect the medicine..”