Quick Transmigration: Underdog Turns out to be Untouchable

Chapter 43: Chapter 43 The Sin of Gender 43

The sudden intruder startled everyone in the room, and Qin Shuangshuang was left with words stuck in her throat.

Upon a closer look, she found that the intruder was none other than Fang Yaoyao! Qin Shuangshuang was somewhat surprised, and Mrs. Wang directly expressed her astonishment, ”Where did this little girl come from? How could she just come in without a word!” She then wanted to drive Fang Yaoyao out.

Qin Shuangshuang quickly came over with a smile, ”Grandma Wang, this young lady is called Fang Yaoyao, a good friend I met when I went into the mountains. Her father, you must know him, is Uncle Fang Zhongyi, the famous hunter from the neighboring Fang Family Village!

She must have heard about what happened to me and came over worryingly to check on me. It’s just that she hasn’t been to our village before and doesn’t know anyone else aside from me, so she sneaked in. She’s worried about me; please don’t blame her!”

Indeed, Fang Zhongyi was well-known as a formidable person within several villages for ten miles. The reason being, other hunters entering the mountains typically catch small animals like pheasants and wild rabbits, and hunting big game was always a matter of luck.

However, every time Fang Zhongyi entered the mountains, he would definitely bring out a large catch. His archery was superb, always shooting the prey’s eyes without damaging the hide.

Hunting was just a small part; Fang Zhongyi was most famous for his herbal collection skills, which were as formidable as his hunting. Every year, he would gather valuable herbs from the mountains. It can be said that if Fang Zhongyi wished, he could easily become a landlord with hundreds of acres of fertile land.

It was not surprising that Qin Shuangshuang, who often ventured into the mountains, would know Fang Yaoyao, who frequently accompanied her father into the mountains. So, upon hearing Qin Shuangshuang’s words, Mrs. Wang nodded, ”It’s rare for young girls like you to have such great friendship, and she even came specifically to check on you.

Since that’s the case, you three girls just have a good chat. I still have to go and manage the situation outside. The impact of this incident is terrible, and it’s going to take a while to resolve it. However, since you’ve severed ties with that family, this matter is not something you need to worry about.”

With that, Mrs. Wang left. The Qin Family thought that severing ties with Mrs. Bai, the Eldest Lady, was the end of the matter. But that was impossible; now, even if victim Qin Shuangshuang and Mrs. Bai didn’t pursue the matter, the clan elders, whose children’s futures were almost implicated, wouldn’t let it go.

The ones causing a commotion now are these clan elders, determined to expel the Qin Family from the Qin Family Village. In their view, such reckless families might end up causing trouble for the clan at any time, and keeping them around is just overly nerve-racking.

With Mrs. Wang gone, Aunt Hao glanced at the time; mealtime had long passed. So much had happened, and nearly all the village households hadn’t eaten. The women went back to prepare food, while the men stayed to discuss the ongoing handling of the Qin Family.

Aunt Hao also planned to make some food, particularly preparing something to nourish Mrs. Bai and delivering separate portions for the three children, including Qin Shuangshuang.

With no adults in the room, Fang Yaoyao, who had been somewhat reserved, finally relaxed. Holding Qin Shuangshuang’s hand, she worriedly said, ”As soon as I entered the mountains today, I heard the large bell tolling in your village. Since my father and I aren’t from your village, we naturally couldn’t come see what was happening when the bell tolled!

But I was curious and took advantage of my young age to run over and watch the commotion. Who would have thought I’d hear that you were about to be sold off to a brothel by your grandparents, and your mother sounded the bell by hitting her head, attempting suicide!

I was worried sick about you. I originally planned to wait until fewer people were around to come find you, but I overheard outside that your mother isn’t well. Yet your family refused to give any money and even severed ties with you! My heart was in a rush, so I sneaked in to check on you.”

After saying that, she glanced at Mrs. Bai, lying on the bed yet to regain consciousness, with a face full of worry, ”Is your mother seriously injured? If necessary, I can ask my father; he’s amazing at gathering herbs and can bring back many of those expensive herbs the doctor mentioned.”

Having been moved earlier by the Eldest Lady, Qin Shuangshuang was again touched by Fang Yaoyao. Sometimes, Qin Shuangshuang wondered if her previous life’s hardships were meant to allow her to save her mother and meet these kind-hearted people in this life!

With a beaming smile, Qin Shuangshuang shook her head at Fang Yaoyao, ”Thank you, but no need. My mother is fine!” She then recounted the plan she had discussed with Mrs. Wang to leave the Qin Family, and how Mrs. Wang and the old doctor collaborated to help her break away.

Fang Yaoyao, less contemplative than Qin Shuangshuang, couldn’t comprehend the reasoning behind Qin Shuangshuang’s decision to suffer losses without recompense, just to be free. Though not fully understanding, Fang Yaoyao still expressed support for Qin Shuangshuang’s decision.

After chatting with Fang Yaoyao for a while, Fang Yaoyao left to inform her father, Fang Zhongyi, about Qin Shuangshuang’s situation. Once Fang Yaoyao left, Qin Shuangshuang quietly chatted with the Eldest Lady, watching Mrs. Bai and waiting for her to wake up.

Although the three of them were now together with nothing but the clothes on their backs, they were in high spirits, so much so that the Eldest Lady spoke in a louder voice than usual while talking to Qin Shuangshuang!

During this time, Aunt Hao brought them another round of food, specially prepared good meals, including a plate of stir-fried greens and a small porcelain bowl of japonica rice porridge meant for Mrs. Bai.

There were also meat-filled buns as large as an adult’s fist, enough to satisfy two full-grown women. Aunt Hao brought twelve of these, fearing that Qin Shuangshuang’s large appetite meant she wouldn’t be full, showing how much love and care Aunt Hao held for Qin Shuangshuang.

Just as Qin Shuangshuang and the Eldest Lady finished eating, Mrs. Bai awoke. Qin Shuangshuang, who hadn’t taken her eyes off Mrs. Bai, was the first to notice her mother waking up and immediately ran over joyfully.

Mrs. Bai’s gaze was somewhat bewildered, with her memories stuck at the point when she strike the bell at the Qin Clan Ancestral Hall in a fit of rage and despair, determined to use her life to ensure the Qin Family would never dare have the idea of selling her daughter again.

Her head throbbed painfully. Upon raising her hand to touch it, she found it was wound with bandages, likely to cover her injuries.

Mrs. Bai’s last memories were jumbled and fragmented. After struggling to recall for a long time, she remembered hearing her daughter Er Niang’s voice when she was about to end her life, causing her determined actions to hesitate. Beyond this, she recalled nothing!

Thinking of her daughter, Mrs. Bai suddenly felt a surge of urgency. She hadn’t died, so would that mean her daughter might have already been sold to that filthy place by the Qin Family!

At the thought of this, Mrs. Bai became frantic. She abruptly sat up in bed, disregarding the dizziness and nausea that came with the sudden motion, and clung to the bedhead, trying to get out of bed, continuously calling out: ”Er Niang! Er Niang! Er Niang...”

Qin Shuangshuang hurriedly rushed forward, grasping Mrs. Bai’s hands, ”Mother, Mother, I’m here, I’m alright!”

However, Mrs. Bai seemed not to hear Qin Shuangshuang’s words. As soon as she saw Qin Shuangshuang, she hugged her tightly. It took quite a while before she released her and then anxiously examined Qin Shuangshuang from head to toe. Seeing Qin Shuangshuang not appearing hurt, she breathed a sigh of relief, but in a blink, she tensed up again, anxiously clutching at her daughter.