The Fallen Medicine Woman: The Daily Life of Chun Nuan-Chapter 318 - 196:

Yu Changfa agreed readily.

He wrote a statement declaring he had no acquaintance with Mrs. Yun and no relationship with Mrs. Yun and her three children, signed it, and asked the County Magistrate to witness it.

"Xiao Xi..."

Mrs. Yun looked at the scene in disbelief.

Is it really just letting him go like this?

"Mother, let’s go home."

Xiao Xi took the paper declaration and knelt to thank the County Magistrate.

"My mother is mentally unstable due to illness and disturbed your peace. Please be lenient and do not pursue it further."

"Alright, go back now, don’t do this again in the future."

The County Magistrate, no fool, could see something was wrong.

But since the plaintiff wanted it settled this way, he was happy to accommodate.

After all, fewer issues are always better.

Moreover, the Ma family’s Silver couldn’t be spent for nothing, right?

No ties were best.

Xiao Xi took Mrs. Yun back to the teahouse.

"Thank you, Sister, for your help." Xiao Xi bowed to Xia Yu to express his gratitude: "Sister, could you help us get to the Lady’s house?"

"Of course, but your mother..."

Xia Yu could tell Mrs. Yun had been greatly distressed; her expression was dull, and her eyes were lifeless.

"It’s okay, I’ll persuade my mother." Xiao Xi said: "We have nowhere else to go. I have to beg the Lady to take us in, and we can all serve as companions for the young miss."

Xia Yu nodded.

Xiao Xi’s calmness made Xia Yu feel frightened.

After all, she was just a child!

The turn of events exceeded everyone’s expectations, but she managed to handle it calmly, showing incredible maturity.

Xiao Xi helped her mother back to their temporary residence.

"Xiao Xi, that was your father, your real father, wasn’t it?"

Mrs. Yun still couldn’t understand and grasped her daughter’s hand: "You should recognize him, and he should recognize us, why..."

"Mother, there’s no reason. We can’t change things, so we just have to accept them."

Of course, Xiao Xi recognized Yu Changfa: "Mother, since he doesn’t want us anymore, why should we still go after him?"

"But he..."

"Mother, forget those who’ve changed their hearts. What’s irretrievable should be discarded." Xiao Xi said: "There’s still me and Xiaoqing. Xiaoqing is so good at studying, we just need Xiaoqing to succeed for good days to follow."

"Xiaoqing, he..."

"We can’t let Xiaoqing know about today’s event, just let him focus on studying."

"But, how will we survive?"

Mrs. Yun wasn’t seeking a man for herself, she wanted her children to live.

"I’ve found a job."

At that moment, she explained the work she found at Mrs. Xu’s place.

"Xiaoqing can’t sell himself, but I can."

"I can too." Mrs. Yun instantly understood; as long as they’re not starving, there’s still a future for them.

Yu Changfa was so ruthless; he was just greedy for the Ma family’s wealth.

One day, her son might become a dignitary or even top scholar, making her a high lady—a thought that motivated her.

Xia Yu brought Mrs. Yun and her children to the Xiao family.

"Xiao Xi, is it this household?"

Mrs. Yun felt anxious reaching the Xiao family’s gate: it didn’t seem like a wealthy family, did it?

She had seen wealthy estates in Shuju County, and at best this was only a small farmhouse.

The need to buy servants was real.

"Mother, don’t worry, just focus on working."

Xiao Xi had already heard from Mrs. Xu that they were not a wealthy family, and there would be lots of work to do.

But just based on the Lady’s noble appearance, Xiao Xi knew this was not just an ordinary family.

Which normal family would buy four maids and companions?

Some families were just forced by circumstances to keep a low profile.

Mrs. Xu saw Xiao Xi arriving with Mrs. Yun and Xiaoqing, and nodded.

"Mrs. Yun, see the Lady, and thank her for saving our lives."

Mrs. Yun, when lucid, knew how to handle some issues.

"It’s not really a life-saving favor, just a little support." Mrs. Xu was curious about how they found Mrs. Yun but it was inconvenient to ask now: "Did Xiao Xi explain to you?"

"Yes, I am willing to serve the Lady. Signing a life contract is fine, just ask the Lady to let Xiaoqing study and participate in the imperial examinations later."

"There’s no need to sign a life contract." Mrs. Xu recalled what Chun Nuan had said, sometimes flexibility is key.

"Xiao Xi, come with me for a moment."

Seeing the anxiety on Mrs. Yun’s face, Mrs. Xu knew she had to ask a few things clearly.

Xiao Xi followed Mrs. Xu to the side room, and before Mrs. Xu could ask, Xiao Xi explained the events one by one.