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Lu Xiaoqi finally stopped crying after gasping for breath.
Ye Xiaohan crossed her arms and watched her, feeling helpless despite being a medical genius of the 21st century; she had no way to help this girl.
"Have you cried enough?"
Lu Xiaoqi was startled by Ye Xiaohan's sudden shout, forgetting her tears and staring blankly at her.
Seizing the opportunity, Ye Xiaohan asked, "Now tell me, why are you crying? I haven't bullied you. If you don't say, I'll just have your brother come back and beat you up."
"No, my brother would never hit me!"
Lu Xiaoqi turned her neck defiantly, a proud expression on her face.
Ye Xiaohan was not easily intimidated by a little kid. She glanced at Lu Xiaoqi, who shrank back and looked ready to cry again. Ye Xiaohan quickly said, "Stop it!"
Lu Xiaoqi was so overwhelmed that her face turned red. Ye Xiaohan hurriedly patted her back and softened her tone. "What's there to cry about?"
Perhaps due to Ye Xiaohan's gentler attitude, Lu Xiaoqi began to mumble, pointing at Ye Xiaohan's pants. "Those are the birthday gift my brother got me for next year! How can you wear them first?"
Under Lu Xiaoqi's big eyes staring at her, even Ye Xiaohan felt embarrassed despite her thick skin. It was indeed quite humiliating to be caught wearing a child's pants. After thinking for a moment, she replied, "Your brother said the fabric wasn't good, so he let me wear it first. I'll buy you some floral ones next year."
"Are you serious? Did my brother really say that?"
Ye Xiaohan lowered her head to avoid those sparkling eyes and nodded earnestly. "Of course! Why would I lie to you?"
"Alright..."
Finally stopping her tears, Ye Xiaohan let out a sigh, only to see Lu Xiaoqi staring at her with wide eyes. She had no choice but to ask again, "What's wrong now?"
Lu Xiaoqi's face flushed red. "Is this sweet potato good?"
Looking at the small piece of sweet potato left in her hand, Ye Xiaohan, suppressing her hunger, reached out and offered it. "You can try it!"
Without hesitation, Lu Xiaoqi grabbed it and took a bite.
The half piece of sweet potato forged a bond of camaraderie between them. Once Lu Xiaoqi realized that Ye Xiaohan meant her no harm, she opened up and chattered on about a lot of things.
It was then that Ye Xiaohan learned that in the Lu Family, each person could only have one sweet potato a week. They usually survived on wild vegetables and fruits, and rice was simply out of the question.
Ye Xiaohan couldn't help but feel an overwhelming sense of frustration. Why was it that those who crossed over were either princesses or noble consorts, while she didn't even have a single sweet potato?
Unable to withstand the gnawing hunger in her stomach, Ye Xiaohan asked Lu Xiaoqi about the location of wild fruits, deciding to go out and gather some. Since she couldn't shake off Lu Xiaoqi's insistence, she reluctantly agreed to take her along.
"Bad girl! My brother Second Brother said that the place where the wild fruits grow is very dangerous. Girls shouldn't go there. We should just leave," Lu Xiaoqi said nervously, wringing her hands and regretting telling Ye Xiaohan about the wild fruit location.
The area where the wild fruit trees were located was somewhat remote. Ye Xiaohan pulled Lu Xiaoqi along for quite a while before they finally arrived. Lu Xiaoqi was already weak from the journey and collapsed onto the ground as soon as they got there.
Looking up at the many yellowing fruits above her head made her mouth water. She fought through the discomfort and stood up.
"Xiao Qi, you wait down here. I'll climb up and pick some. I'll throw them down to you later."
Lu Xiaoqi initially wanted to persuade her to wait for their brothers to come, but being too young and unable to resist her cravings, she eventually agreed.
After a strenuous effort, Ye Xiaohan finally climbed up the tree and picked a few fruits, preparing to throw them down when...
Lu Xiaoqi stood below, her face pale as a sheet. She was so frightened by Ye Xiaohan up in the tree that she anxiously shouted, "Xiao Qi, what's wrong with you?"
"Sister-in-law, there's... there's..." In her panic, she even forgot to call her a bad woman and instead referred to her as sister-in-law.
Ye Xiaohan turned her head, and with a swift motion, she narrowly dodged to the left just in time.
A shiny black snake was poised to strike right behind her, ready to attack because of her movement.
Glancing at the triangular head and the shiny black scales of the snake, Ye Xiaohan realized the danger of its venom. She truly had terrible luck; all she wanted was to pick some wild fruit and ended up encountering a snake.
Lu Xiaoqi trembled below. Although she didn't like Ye Xiaohan, she certainly didn't want anything bad to happen to her. She kept shouting, "Be careful! You have to be careful..."
Despite being in a perilous situation, Ye Xiaohan wasn't overly frightened. As the saying goes, when dealing with a snake, aim for its weak spot. Unfortunately, she had no tools at hand. However, she did have a few fruits. If she could throw them at the snake to distract it, there might be a chance for her to jump down safely.
Watching the snake raise its neck, Ye Xiaohan knew it was about to attack. She seized the moment and threw a fruit. The snake recoiled in surprise, and taking advantage of this distraction, Ye Xiaohan jumped down and landed on the ground.
Unexpectedly, the snake fell from above and landed right on Lu Xiaoqi's shoulder.
Lu Xiaoqi saw it too; being young and terrified, her face turned ghostly white as she shut her eyes and screamed wildly.
Seeing the snake open its mouth wide and prepare to strike Lu Xiaoqi, Ye Xiaohan couldn't think of anything else. She reached out and grabbed the snake by its neck, pressing it down against the ground. Then she picked up a rock and began smashing it repeatedly until the snake's head was crushed beyond recognition.
After disposing of the old snake, Ye Xiaohan looked at Lu Xiaoqi, who was still screaming with her eyes closed. She reached out to gently pat her head and comforted her, "It's okay now; you're safe."
Slowly, Lu Xiaoqi calmed down and opened her eyes only to scream again: "Ah! You're bleeding! The snake bit you! What should we do? What should we do? Are you going to die?"
Ye Xiaohan was annoyed by the noise, her head pounding. She knew she had been bitten, and the only solution was to find the antidote or a doctor as soon as possible.
"Alright, Xiao Qi, go over there and bring me that piece of grass rope."
Lu Xiaoqi was unsure of what Ye Xiaohan intended to do. Seeing her serious expression and recalling how frightened she had been moments ago, she obediently followed the instructions without her usual sass.
Ye Xiaohan took the grass rope and, with Lu Xiaoqi's help, tied it around her arm to prevent the poison from spreading and buy some time.
"Okay, Xiao Qi, I've been bitten by a snake and can't move. Hurry back and call your brothers. I'll wait for you here."
After all, it was Ye Xiaohan who had saved her earlier. Lu Xiaoqi didn't hesitate; she reminded Ye Xiaohan to take care of herself before sprinting back.
Watching Lu Xiaoqi disappear into the distance, Ye Xiaohan picked up the fruit that had fallen to the ground earlier, wiped it on her clothes, and ate it. After all, she had worked hard for this food, and it couldn't go to waste.
After consuming a few fruits, Ye Xiaohan felt a bit fuller and regained some strength.
Although she studied Western medicine, she had also dabbled in traditional Chinese medicine. Among the five poisons, there was always an antidote within a hundred steps; she knew some ancient remedies.
Leaning on a wooden stick, she stood up. The snake had appeared from a tree; surely there must be an antidote nearby.
Ye Xiaohan searched around, almost crawling on the ground in desperation. Just when she was about to give up, she spotted several wild grasses standing tall like swords among the lush greenery. Her spirits lifted instantly.
This plant was called Large Leaf Seven Star Sword, known specifically for counteracting snake venom.
Ye Xiaohan plucked the herb, crushed it, and applied it to her wound. She had already squeezed out most of the snake venom earlier; now that she applied the herb, her life was no longer in danger.
Sighing in relief, she leaned against the roadside to rest. Before long, she heard hurried footsteps approaching.
Lu Bei was at the forefront, almost running ahead, while Lu Yang tightly held onto Lu Xiaoqi, following closely behind with a worried expression.
Upon seeing Ye Xiaohan, Lu Bei rushed over without hesitation, embracing her as he asked, "Are you okay? Get up quickly; I'll take you to see a doctor."
Hearing Lu Xiaoqi mention the situation of the Lu Family, Ye Xiaohan quickly stopped Lu Bei.
"No need, I'm fine now. I've already used some herbs."
Worried that Lu Bei might not believe her, Ye Xiaohan showed him her hand, which was wrapped in herbs.
"That's good, that's good..."
Lu Bei repeated "that's good" three times before stopping. He helped Ye Xiaohan to her feet and said, "Come on, I'll take you home."
Lu Yang set down Lu Xiaoqi and picked up the decayed snake from the ground, softly saying, "Even though its head is ruined and affects its value, looking at its quality, it should still sell for a silver or two."
Ye Xiaohan listened attentively from the side. She couldn't believe that a broken poisonous snake could sell for so much. A bun only cost three wen, and one or two silver coins equated to a thousand copper coins. Instantly, countless images of buns filled her mind, making her mouth water.
Seeing her reaction, Lu Bei thought she was upset and afraid of the snake. He turned to his younger brother and coldly said, "What are you still doing with that creature? Don't scare your Sister-in-law."
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