Chapter 507: Chapter 508: The Duan Family’s Wretchedness
Yun Jinnian was also afraid that Ruan Wanrong, in her desperation, would recklessly try any medicine she could find, which might end up being harmful to her body, especially if she unintentionally consumed medicines that counteracted each other, the consequences of which were unthinkable.
Although Ruan Wanrong was scared, she understood Yun Jinnian’s concerns, "Sister Jinnian, you’ve really gone through a lot today. I’ll visit you at your residence to express my gratitude another day!"
"No rush!"
Yun Jinnian said this and then, with a slight bow to everyone, left the Duan Residence with Hemei, Henuan, and Shi Jiayu.
Uncle Cheng drove the carriage, "Miss, where shall we go?"
"Let’s go to the Han Residence. My mother is waiting for me there!"
Upon hearing this, Uncle Cheng responded, "Alright!"
And he drove the carriage to the Han Residence.
At the Duan Residence, after Yun Jinnian had left, the women’s cries grew louder, while Ruan Wanrong calmed down and clutched Duan Qimeng’s hand tightly.
"You go freshen up first; I will discuss with my father and uncle what to do next!"
Ruan Wanrong nodded her head
and returned to her courtyard.
Just after she had freshened up, the aunts, sister-in-laws, and maids came over with brocade boxes in their hands, and Ruan Wanrong immediately understood what they intended to do.
After inviting them into the courtyard and having the maids serve tea, Ruan Wanrong said, "There’s no hurry. Sister Jinnian just got back, and she has many things to settle. Once she takes care of everything, I will personally invite her to stay in our residence for some time!"
"Qimeng’s wife, it’s all up to you then. When you go to the Yun Family, please deliver these small tokens to the Fourth Miss. They are not much, and we hope she won’t disdain them!"
Ruan Wanrong accepted them on behalf of Yun Jinnian.
"By the way, did the Fourth Miss accept the deed to the house given by the old lady?"
Ruan Wanrong nodded, "She did!"
With that, everyone felt relieved.
It was good that Yun Jinnian had accepted; they feared she wouldn’t.
Being indebted to someone often compels people to be obliging; hence, it was expected that Yun Jinnian would do her utmost to help the Duan Family members detoxify.
They also considered offering another store to Yun Jinnian, but thought it would be better to wait until after the poison was cured to provide silver instead; stores were difficult to acquire, yet could still generate income while under their possession.
Meanwhile,
the men’s faces were grave.
As the highest-ranking official in the family, Duan Qimeng was naturally the one everyone listened to.
"For over a year, we haven’t been able to find out who is plotting against us. We’ve switched servants again and again, yet the poisoning continues!" Duan Qimeng said, clenching his fists.
"It seems that having silver alone is not enough!"
The rest remained silent.
No matter what, at this point, all their hopes rested on Yun Jinnian.
"Who knows if Yun Jinnian can really cure the poison in us or if she’s tricking us," someone muttered under their breath.
Duan Qimeng swept a cold gaze over them, "If you have doubts, feel free to seek other doctors. There’s a saying that goes, don’t employ those you distrust and don’t distrust those you employ. Miss Yun doesn’t owe us anything. If not for Wanrong, try bringing her to the Duan Residence on your own; it’s preposterous to think otherwise!"
The meeting hall fell dead silent.
No one dared to say another word.
"Furthermore, once each of you has been cured of the poison, we will divide the family assets. From then on, each branch can go its own way, saving you all from such scheming!" Duan Qimeng announced, stood up, and then left with a flick of his sleeve.
With all his devoted efforts, what had he received in return?
Everyone was senseless, blinded by wealth; had it not been for the poisoning, they would probably have stirred up trouble long ago.
The Duan Family was falling into disarray from within, no help from outsiders needed.
It would be better to divide the family; that way, they wouldn’t all be fixated on the silver, oblivious to being harmed.
Duan Qimeng returned to his courtyard to find Ruan Wanrong had already sent everyone away and was waiting for him at the doorway.
"Back already!"
Her voice was soft, and her eyes began to redden.
Duan Qimeng felt a surge of pity and gathered her into his embrace, "Everything will get better!"