The abstinent and powerful minister is cold and aloof during the day, but he adores her in his dream

Chapter 102 Lu Zhan Jumps into the River to Save Zhi Wan

When Zhiwan woke up, it was already broad daylight.

She lay in bed, looking at the familiar cabin with a blank expression.

Wasn't she thrown into the river by those bandits?

It turns out she didn't drown...

Just then, Ouyang Zhenzhu's joyful voice rang out: "Wanwan, you're finally awake!"

As soon as Zhiwan turned her head, Ouyang Zhenzhu hugged her with one arm.

"I'm so glad you're alright." Ouyang Zhenzhu sniffed.

Zhiwan felt a warmth in her heart. "If you don't let go of me, something really might happen to me."

Ouyang Zhenzhu quickly let go of her, "I'm so happy."

Zhiwan coughed and tried to sit up, but was stopped by her. "Wanwan, don't get up yet. You're still injured. You need to lie down. I'll go tell Lord Lu and the others that you're awake. Lord Lu was so worried about you." With that, she put down the medicine bowl in her hand and ran out quickly.

Upon hearing this, Zhiwan thought of Granny Fang and Shuang'er, and immediately turned around to look around, but could not see the two of them. She immediately became worried.

She propped herself up, weak and frail, got out of bed hastily, and ran out.

But as soon as she ran out the door, her legs suddenly gave way and she was about to fall to the ground when a slender hand reached out, supported her arm, and lifted her up.

"Why are you running?" the man scolded in a deep voice.

Zhiwan was startled, looked up, and saw her cousin standing in front of her.

Because he was standing backlit, his expression appeared deep and unfathomable, which immediately reminded Zhiwan of the night before when he stood in the firelight, cold and ruthless, while she was being held hostage.

Thinking of last night, her curled eyelashes trembled. She lowered her head and stammered, "I... I woke up and didn't see Granny Fang and Shuang'er. I... I want to go find them..."

"They're fine, you take care of yourself first," Lu Zhan said in a deep voice, his brows furrowing as his gaze fell on her face.

It was too dark last night, and he didn't notice her face.

It was only then that we noticed faint finger marks on her left cheek.

Did Liu Niang hit her last night?

Thinking of this, his handsome face darkened.

After a long pause, he calmed down and asked gently, "Can you still walk by yourself?"

“Yes, yes…” Zhiwan’s voice was barely audible.

"Then you can go in by yourself." Lu Zhan said, releasing his hand and taking two steps back.

Zhiwan hesitated for a moment, then asked, "Where are Granny Fang and the others...?"

Looking at the little girl's still pale face, Lu Zhan paused and patiently explained, "Granny Fang is quite badly injured and hasn't woken up yet. Shuang'er is taking care of her. I was worried that she would disturb your rest, so I took the liberty of arranging for Granny Fang to move to another cabin."

Upon hearing this, Zhiwan disregarded her own feelings and anxiously said, "I want to go see Granny."

Lu Zhan pursed his thin lips, but finally nodded. "Mm."

Just then, he saw Ouyang Zhenzhu walking over and instructed her, "Help her go see Granny Fang."

“But Wanwan hasn’t taken her medicine yet,” Ouyang Zhenzhu said worriedly.

“Then let’s finish drinking before we go.” Lu Zhan glanced at Zhi Wan.

Upon hearing this, Ouyang Zhenzhu hurriedly ran into the house and brought out the medicine bowl.

Although Zhiwan was anxious, she obediently finished her medicine under her cousin's watchful gaze. "Go on," Lu Zhan said, taking the empty bowl from her hand. "Don't stay too long, come back and rest early."

Zhiwan was taken aback, but she was more concerned about Granny Fang, so she didn't care about anything else and, with Ouyang Zhenzhu's help, quickly went to Granny Fang's room.

Just as Lu Zhan had said, Granny Fang had not yet woken up, and Shuang'er was taking care of her.

Seeing that Zhiwan had arrived, Shuang'er finally felt relieved.

Although Ouyang Zhenzhu had just told her that the young lady had woken up, she hadn't seen her in person, so she was told not to worry.

"Miss..." Shuang'er's eyes reddened as she thought of the suffering her young mistress had endured.

Recalling the danger of last night, Zhiwan's eyes also reddened. She reached out and hugged Shuang'er, asking with concern, "Are you alright?"

Shuang'er shook her head. "I'm fine, I just fainted at the time."

Zhiwan was relieved and turned her gaze to Fang Mama lying on the bed. "How is Fang Mama?"

Shuang'er wiped her eyes and replied, "Doctor Wang said that Granny Fang was kicked and injured her internal organs and bled a little. She will need to rest for two days before she wakes up."

Upon hearing this, Zhiwan's heart clenched; it was she who had implicated Granny Fang.

Shuang'er comforted her, "Miss, don't worry. Doctor Wang has already prescribed medicine, so Granny Fang will be fine."

“Yes, Wanwan, that Doctor Wang is very skilled. He said that Granny Fang will be fine, and she will be fine. You don’t need to worry too much. You’re not fully recovered yet,” Ouyang Zhenzhu said.

She knew Zhiwan's condition best, because it was she and Xi'er who changed her clothes. Zhiwan's fair back was covered in bruises, and there were also bruises on her calves.

Those damned bandits! How could they be so ruthless towards Wanwan?

"Wanwan, Granny Fang also needs to rest. It's not good for her recovery with so many of us crowding here. Let's go back first," Ouyang Zhenzhu said softly, worried about her health.

“Yes, Miss, you should go back and rest. There are servants here.” Shuang’er also advised.

Zhiwan was indeed still a little weak and dizzy, so upon hearing this, she didn't force herself to continue.

After helping her back to her cabin, Ouyang Zhenzhu had her lie down on the bed. Afraid that she would feel bored, Ouyang Zhenzhu sat by the bed and talked to her.

"By the way, Wanwan, last night, it was Lord Lu who jumped into the river and rescued you."

Zhiwan was taken aback. "Cousin?"

“Yes!” Ouyang Zhenzhu nodded and recounted the situation at the time. “Last night I stayed in the cabin. When I realized there was no danger, Xi’er and I came out. But as soon as we came out, we saw Lord Lu jump into the river. I was terrified. I thought Lord Lu was going to commit suicide.”

Her expression was very vivid. As she spoke, she patted her chest with lingering fear, smiled, and continued, "However, not long after, I saw Lord Lu carrying you onto the boat. Only then did I realize that he jumped into the river to save you."

Zhiwan remembered that last night, after sinking into the river, she did see her cousin swimming towards her before she lost consciousness.

It turned out that her cousin really did save her, and it wasn't a hallucination.

A complex feeling arose in her heart.

"I never imagined that Lord Lu, who usually seems so cold and aloof, would jump into the river without hesitation to save you when you were in danger," Ouyang Zhenzhu remarked.

Upon hearing this, Zhiwan recalled the scene from last night when her cousin coldly said that her life or death was none of his business when she was being held hostage by Liu Niang.

She knew he said it on purpose, but in that situation, hearing his words filled her with shock, fear, and cold.

"The most despicable one is Chen Jiu!" Ouyang Zhenzhu suddenly said indignantly.

Zhiwan came to her senses and didn't know what to say.

She believed that Chen Jiu had not betrayed his cousin; he had his reasons for doing so.

She just didn't understand what her cousin's purpose was.
(End of this chapter)