The Dramatic Crown Princess Wants to Poison Me!-Chapter 236: The Human Heart

The response to Song Heizi was a slap across the face.

The slap landed on the top of his head, followed by several more slaps, and a middle-aged man angrily scolded: "A fraud, poison? What do you have to be scammed? Did they scam your money or your land? Have you ever seen a fraudster who doesn’t eat, doesn’t sleep, and treats people’s illnesses to the point of exhausting themselves? If such people are all frauds, what does that make you, damn it?"

The middle-aged man was Lin Zhonglun, the village chief of Daleng Village. He stepped in front of Xia Wenjin, wiping his sweat: "Doctor Xia Xia, apologies, apologies, almost let you suffer grievance."

The crowd also chimed in: "Spewing nonsense, if we don’t trust Doctor Xia, can we trust people like you?"

Zhou Datian said: "Brother Xia, we heard Song Heizi organized people against you, so we rushed here. Still a step late, thanks to this gentleman for saving you!" With that, he bowed to Huangfu Jingchen.

His eyes were sincere, genuinely grateful to Huangfu Jingchen.

Huangfu Jingchen wasn’t there for thanks, but he nodded in acknowledgment.

Those who arrived later also joined in: "Brother Xia, are you alright?"

"Brother Xia, did they hit you? If they so much as touched you, I’d beat the crap out of them!"

"Doctor Xia, are you okay?"

"Doctor Xia, Lady Zhang said you haven’t eaten yet, I brought eggs for you here, have some!"

"Doctor Xia, I have some bread..."

"Doctor Xia, I’m sorry, I was foolish before and said unpleasant things to you. Please don’t take it to heart, you’re truly a Bodhisattva!"

"That’s right, Doctor Xia has a Bodhisattva heart. At first, I was confused too, but everything Doctor Xia has done these days, we’ve all seen. Human hearts are flesh, if we can’t understand Doctor Xia’s goodwill now, how are we any different from those ungrateful people?"

"Doctor Xia, you’re generous, don’t mind our previous misunderstandings, I bow to you!"

"Doctor Xia, anything you need, Li Xiaolong is at your service anytime!"

"I, Huang Feihong, am also at your service anytime!"

"Yes, we’re all ready to serve anytime!" 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝚠𝕖𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝕖𝚕.𝚌𝗼𝗺

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Xia Wenjin looked through Lin Zhonglun’s shoulder, those familiar faces, not just people from Daleng Village, but from nearly seven surrounding villages.

Seems like everyone who heard the news came.

Xia Wenjin was somewhat surprised. Looking at those sincere faces, either apologetic, grateful, or hopeful, her eyes slowly gathered warmth, warming the chill of disappointment and bleakness, warming the despondency and melancholia.

She saved people out of compassion, simply not wanting to see the hills turn to scorched earth, with over two thousand wronged souls crying all night long! The villagers’ previous reactions she could understand, but now they comprehend her intentions and are willing to cooperate, she certainly wouldn’t abandon her efforts!

Lin Zhonglun said: "Brother Xia, it was my oversight in care, rest assured, such a thing will never happen again." He turned his head and ordered: "Tie them all up!"

Immediately, young men who accompanied him rushed up and tied up Song Heizi and a dozen others.

Huangfu Jingchen saw Xia Wenjin’s expression and knew she wouldn’t leave. However, the previous scene still bothers him. He shielded Xia Wenjin behind him, his cold gaze sweeping over everyone, his voice clear, as if ringing in their ears: "From today onwards, if anyone harbors malice and dares touch a finger of Xia Wenjin, no matter who it is, and regardless of the reason, I will immediately take them away! He has such good intentions, willing to save all of you even at the cost of himself, I don’t! I am here only to protect him! If anything happens to him, before the plague erupts, I will level this place!"

The youth’s voice was clear and pleasant, yet it carried traces of coldness, like a knife, like a sword, like ice, like frost, and the air seemed to freeze.

Such a powerful aura, such a murderous presence, such piercing coldness, appeared incompatible with such handsome elegance, yet it was unmistakably striking and harmonious. At this moment, the handsome youth resembled a jade-faced Asura, emanating a chilling and bloodthirsty atmosphere akin to Hell’s presence.

The villagers were deeply shocked, even holding their breath and not daring to exhale.

Especially those who previously troubled, spoke harshly, or suspected Xia Wenjin, half fearful, half ashamed, bowed their heads involuntarily.

As for Song Heizi and his group, they were even more cowed, a few even wet themselves in fear.

Xia Wenjin tugged his sleeve, smiling: "Alright, stop scaring them!"

Only then did Huangfu Jingchen rein in his aura, finally allowing the villagers to feel the air flow smoothly.

Lin Zhonglun wiped his sweat and said: "You have my assurance, Doctor Xia is wholeheartedly for us, and if we repay kindness with malice, we’re no better than beasts, we’d be cursed to death!"

The villagers all chorused: "Yes, we won’t do that. Doctor Xia is a good man!"

Xia Wenjin turned to ask Huangfu Jingchen: "What’s happening on your side?"

Huangfu Jingchen replied: "Everything’s going smoothly!"

Xia Wenjin felt relieved, quietly taking a breath.

Holding it all together alone, the pressure was immense, now finally more people could work together.

Huangfu Jingchen glanced at her: "How long have you not slept?"

"...A day!" Seeing Huangfu Jingchen’s knowing expression, his eyes keenly staring at her, as if about to expose her deception, she quietly corrected: "Two days maybe?" She wasn’t sure, anyway, it’s been very long since she slept. Manpower was insufficient, patients too many and scattered, seven villages, seven isolation points, with some patients stubbornly refusing to leave home.

She still had to research medical prescriptions, and after the last container of medicine was kicked over by the town mayor, she’d even spent a morning collecting herbs...

From Shuifeng Village, an old woman said: "The young brother hasn’t slept for over three days, everyone’s seen it, you’ve been busy back and forth among the villages, still caring for patients. Look at you, your eyes can barely stay open."

Xia Wenjin quickly said: "Don’t ask me, just give me a detailed update on your situation!" She was more concerned about the progress on Huangfu Jingchen’s side, the medicine, and whether the Government would take over, these were more important!

Huangfu Jingchen said: "Don’t say anything more, come, I’ll take you to town, find a place for you to sleep first, and I’ll fill you in once you wake!"

Xia Wenjin replied: "I’m not tired!"

Huangfu Jingchen resolutely said: "Go sleep! Or I’ll have to press your sleep acupoint!"

Xia Wenjin reluctantly kept quiet.

Huangfu Jingchen whistled, and a horse trotted over, he mounted swiftly, his posture straight on horseback, he turned back and helped Xia Wenjin up.

With Xia Wenjin’s current condition, he wasn’t assured of her riding alone, possibly unable to ride steadily!