After Transmigration, I Picked Up A Husband and Daughter

Chapter 63: Chapter 63 Being Dependent on Others

Chapter 63: Chapter 63 Being Dependent on Others

And to one side, Su Yu coldly watched everything unfold.

There was no great disturbance in her eyes, for the plight of Xie Xinghua seemed to her nothing more than a depiction of the human condition she had long since seen through.

“Did you see that?”

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Su Yu’s voice suddenly rang out, sharp-edged, “Anger never disappears into thin air, it only moves, finding its next more vulnerable target.”

She paused slightly, her gaze profound, and slowly uttered those two meaningful words: “The weak.”

In her worldview, this world operated on the principle of survival of the fittest, and the only thing to rely on was one’s own strength.

Jiang Ziling stood silently beside her, Su Yu’s words like a key, unlocking the hidden thoughts deep within his heart.

His years of tolerance towards Lady Zhao was not entirely out of weakness.

It was mingled with countless sighs and helplessness in the quiet of night.

He began to reflect, whether that so-called filial piety was truly worth it?

Su Yu withdrew her gaze, deciding to no longer pay attention to the commotion outside, and instead focus on the messy room before her.

Fury surged in her heart, especially when seeing Xixi’s scant wardrobe also cruelly torn by Lady Zhao.

Su Yu silently rejoiced that she had returned in time, otherwise this home might have been even more fractured.

The increased damage to the bedding added to the weight on her heart, and the plan she had to buy new bedding and a mattress for Jiang Ziling fell through.

Thinking about having to take turns squeezing into the bed with Jiang Ziling in the future, Su Yu couldn’t help but frown, feeling an inexplicable irritation.

And yet, in a certain moment, when she inadvertently caught a glimpse of Jiang Ziling’s delicate face, an unaccountable ripple stirred in her heart.

His brows were soft, his nose straight, and even in such difficult circumstances, there was a distinct toughness and elegance about him.

An imperceptible smile involuntarily swept across Su Yu’s face.

Several images flashed through her mind, making her cheeks warm.

She vigorously shook her head, trying to dispel these untimely thoughts.

Just then, Jiang Ziling’s gaze happened to meet hers.

Capturing that fleeting strange smile on her face, his Adam’s apple involuntarily bobbed up and down as he tentatively called out softly, “Ah Yu?”

This call was tinged with a hint of hesitation and perplexity.

Startled by this sudden summons, Su Yu snapped back to reality, realizing her lapse and nearly laughed aloud, with traces of embarrassment still lingering at the corners of her mouth.

Her cheeks instantly flushed, and she inwardly chided herself.

How could she be so preoccupied with such thoughts at this time! Yet at the same time, an indescribable emotion quietly took root in her heart.

“Ahem.”

She cleared her throat, attempting to mask the turmoil inside, and feigned nonchalance, “It’s nothing, I just suddenly remembered something else.”

Hearing this, Jiang Ziling simply responded with an “Oh,” but couldn’t help wondering: What could possibly have made Ah Yu so engrossed, that her eyes seemed so far away?

He shook his head, mockingly laughed at himself for overthinking, after all, how could Ah Yu have all these nonsensical thoughts?

Gathering his thoughts, he changed the subject, “By the way, what’s the deal with your carriage? It doesn’t look new, does it have some special history?”

Su Yu heard the words, her expression subtly changed as she hesitated to speak, a flicker of intrigue passing through her eyes, “Oh, that! Uh…”

Her answer hung in the air, as if a new chapter of the story was about to begin.

Su Yu looked hesitant, her words reaching her lips only to be swallowed again, as if each word required careful consideration.

She did not want Jiang Ziling to worry about her, yet she struggled to find a reasonable excuse to divert the topic.

In the end, she chose a more everyday subject as a breakthrough, a hint of slyness sparkling in her eyes, “By the way, I remember asking Sister-in-law He to bring back a package the other day, which had the herbs specially selected for treating your leg. Why can’t I find it anywhere?”

Jiang Ziling understood her intent, a touch of warmth and understanding crossing his eyes.

Without pursuing the matter further, he quietly bent down to pull out a hidden wooden box from under the bed.

Luckily, he had anticipated this and had carefully tucked away these precious items.

Otherwise, under Lady Zhao’s men who were constantly against them, these things would have likely been destroyed long ago.

Su Yu took the wooden box, examined it closely, and found all the medicines intact, finally feeling the weight lift from her heart.

She exhaled softly and then looked at Jiang Ziling with determination in her eyes, “Are you ready? I’m going to start treating that injured leg of yours.”

Su Yu had originally thought that Jiang Ziling’s seemingly frail body would hardly withstand the pain during the treatment.

However, watching the strength and well-built muscles he showed while working, she realized her worry might have been superfluous.

The leg, which looked slightly thin from lack of exercise, seemed in her eyes to hold the promise of a new beginning.

Trust and resolution shone in the depths of Jiang Ziling’s eyes as he nodded.

“Good, then you go and start the fire first. My stomach has been protesting for a while now, and needs to be filled quickly. Only then will I have the energy to properly take care of your injured leg,” Su Yu said, jokingly.

Jiang Ziling smiled knowingly, about to walk towards the stove when the quick-witted little maid Xixi leaped forward.

Her small hands deftly gathered the scattered twigs, eager to help.

Jiang Ziling tenderly tousled Xixi’s hair, his eyes filled with affection.

Meanwhile, Su Yu busied herself in the room, trying to make sense of the cluttered space.

She meticulously arranged the still-usable wooden spoons and buckets, hoping to make the best use of them.

The newly replaced bedding brought unexpected warmth and comfort to the old bed, and after some tidying, the humble cottage seemed to emit a sense of coziness and freshness.

Still, the cottage was very compact; the stove and the bathing tub were almost elbow to elbow, making the inconveniences of daily life glaringly obvious.

Not to mention the desire to raise some poultry or even their beloved horse, which could only temporarily reside under someone else’s care.

Su Yu pondered to herself that perhaps they really did need to earn more Silver Coin.

To move to a more spacious dwelling and, by doing so, also keep a good distance from those troublesome eccentrics of the Zhou Family.

As this thought circled in her mind, a calling voice came from outside the door, interrupting her train of thought. “Ziling’s family, is Ziling home?” Though the voice held a hint of unfamiliarity, it also sounded strangely familiar.

Su Yu responded and went out only to be greeted by the old lady who had once refused to give her a ride.

Her presence left Su Yu momentarily startled, “You are here… to see me?”

The old lady hastened to explain, “Yes, I heard you came back today, so I specifically brought these things to thank you for saving my life that day.”