Exiled!? Ha! I have An Infinite Space-Chapter 27 -

As I knelt beside Master Fu, I forced myself to calm down. This was not the time to panic. I had played many different roles before, and one of them required me to understand how doctors treated injuries. During that time, I had learned some basic knowledge how to clean wounds, stop bleeding, and apply bandages properly.

It was not professional medical skill.

But it was enough to help him now.

I carefully removed the blood-soaked cloth from Master Fu’s legs. The wound underneath was a mess, both old and new blood mixed together. Madame Fu let out a small sob when she saw it, but I kept my focus steady.

I slowly cleaned the wound, wiping away the dried and fresh blood until the injured area was clear. Master Fu’s body tensed, and a low groan escaped him, but he clenched his teeth and endured it.

"Hold on a little longer," I said softly. "It will be over soon."

After cleaning the wound, I applied the medicine carefully, making sure it covered the torn flesh properly. Then I wrapped his legs with clean bandages, layer by layer, firm enough to stop the bleeding but not so tight that it would cut off circulation.

Everyone around us was silent.

All eyes were on me.

While I was focused on tying the final bandage, I suddenly felt something cool and gentle against my forehead.

I paused slightly.

Fu Sheng had stood up at some point. He held a small cloth and was quietly wiping the sweat from my forehead, his movements slow and careful.

My heart skipped, and warmth rushed to my face.

But I did not stop what I was doing.

I lowered my head and continued bandaging Master Fu’s leg as if nothing had happened.

When I finished, I took out the medicine and helped Master Fu swallow a painkiller.

"This will help ease the pain," I said calmly. "Try to rest."

His breathing gradually steadied, and the tension in his face eased.

Only then did I finally let out the breath I had been holding.

For now, Master Fu was out of danger.

Master Fu slowly opened his eyes and looked at me. His voice was weak, but clear.

"Thank you," he said hoarsely.

I shook my head gently and gave a small smile. "That is the duty of a daughter-in-law."

Before he could say anything else, Madame Fu bent down and wrapped her arms around him, crying softly as if all the fear she had been holding back finally poured out. Master Fu patted her back weakly, comforting her in return.

Watching them, I smiled faintly and tried to stand up.

But the moment I straightened my body, my legs suddenly went weak. The world spun slightly, and I nearly fell.

A strong hand caught my arm.

Fu Sheng had already moved. He steadied me easily and helped me stand upright.

He looked at me quietly, his eyes dark and tired. "You look exhausted," he said. "You should go and rest. You’ve worked hard today."

I smiled and waved it off lightly, pretending I was fine. "I’m okay. It’s nothing. But have you seen yourself in the mirror, you look like you haven’t slept in years," I teased him as he just kept quiet, not saying a word.

Fu Tong and Fu Teng stepped forward at the same time. Their eyes were red, and their voices trembled as they thanked me again and again for saving their father.

I laughed softly and waved my hand. "Alright, alright. Stop that. Your father needs quiet now."

Just then, footsteps came from behind.

Li Manman appeared, holding a bundle of wild grass in her arms. She looked miserable. Her clothes were dirty, her hair messy, and even her fingers were stained with mud. It was clear she had really gone into the forest to look for herbs.

She rushed forward and opened her mouth confidently. "I’m here now. I can save Master Fu—"

Before she could finish, Fu Tong turned to her sharply. "What are you talking about?"

Fu Teng frowned and said calmly, "Sister-in-law has already treated Father. You should throw those leaves away and go to bed." 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝐰𝚎𝕓𝐧𝚘𝘃𝗲𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝕞

With that, the two brothers turned around and walked back to their father without sparing her another glance.

I couldn’t help but laugh softly.

Li Manman stood frozen in place. Her face slowly turned red, whether from anger, embarrassment, or confusion, I couldn’t tell.

She clutched the grass in her hands tightly, unable to say a single word.

I shook my head slightly. I didn’t know if it was just me, but why was the heroine acting like a fool? What exactly was going on here? Even though my decisions could eventually change the plot, the heroine’s good luck, charm, and everything that made her the heroine should still be intact. Yet there was nothing to be seen. No drama, no plot twist where she held the upper hand.

She was just... completely foolish.

....

The two boys slowly walked up to me.

Little Jin and Little Jun stood side by side, their eyes still red from crying. They bowed slightly, then looked up at me.

"Thank you, step-mother," Little Jin said softly. "Thank you for saving Grandpa."

"Yes," Little Jun added quickly, his voice small but sincere. "Thank you."

My heart softened immediately.

I smiled and bent down so I was at their eye level. The more I looked at them, the more they felt like two small copies of Fu Sheng standing in front of me.

Feeling playful, I pouted slightly. "I worked very hard, you know," I said lightly. "Shouldn’t I get a reward?"

I tapped my cheek with my finger and looked at Little Jun. "Give me a little peck."

Little Jun hesitated. He looked at my cheek, then smiled shyly and slowly lifted his hand as if he was really considering it.

But before he could lean closer, Little Jin quickly grabbed his hand.

He leaned close to Little Jun’s ear and whispered seriously, "Don’t do it. Papa is here now, what about later. It’s a trap. She’ll definitely punish you later."

Hearing that, Little Jun’s eyes widened. He nodded immediately and took several steps back, shaking his head firmly, clearly no longer wanting to kiss me.

I froze.

Then I looked at the two boys... and finally at Fu Sheng.

He stood there quietly, his expression tired and complicated, as if he didn’t know what to say. He didn’t stop them, but he didn’t encourage them either.

I didn’t blame him.

After all, the original Su Longjie had done far too much to these children.

Fear like that didn’t disappear overnight.

I straightened up slowly, my smile fading just a little, but my voice remained gentle.

"It’s okay," I said softly. "You did well already."

The boys relaxed slightly, but they still kept their distance.

I understood.

Trust... would take time.