Rebirth: Contract Husband Falls in Love with Me-Chapter 580 - 301: Saved (Part 2)

In no time, Yuanyang brought in a set of peach-red clothes, gently placing them aside, and unfolded a goose-yellow robe embroidered with white magnolias for Sang Wan to put on, smilingly saying: "Miss, just wear this for the time being. With your injury, you should not move around. Have something to eat in bed then rest! Madame said that once we reach the wharf ahead, someone will buy a few nice clothes for Miss. So please make do for now!"

As long as she had clothes to wear, Sang Wan did not mind much, and took the opportunity to ask, "Where is this boat heading to?"

Yuanyang, finding the question a bit odd, replied with a smile: "Of course, we’re heading back to the capital. Our Madame is from the capital! This trip was for her to visit her natal family! It’s really your good fortune, Miss. Our Madame has not returned for several years, and just as coincidentally, she met you when she was traveling back this year..."

Yuanyang kept chattering nonstop beside her. Sang Wan forced a smile and responded with a few words but refrained from asking too much. Pretending to have amnesia, asking too many questions would raise suspicions.

The capital, thankfully, it is the capital! Isn’t Shi Fengju in the capital? With thoughts of him, Sang Wan’s hanging heart felt somewhat at ease.

After quickly consuming a bowl of thin congee and rinsing her mouth, Sang Wan lay back down to rest. Yuanyang gently stirred the incense burner filled with plum blossom incense. As the faint wisps of smoke curled up, Yuanyang bowed and then slipped away.

Meanwhile, Mrs. Zhao and Mrs. Ding were sharing their thoughts.

Mrs. Zhao’s face was full of smiles, her brows relaxed, and her complexion radiantly healthy, seeming to add several shades of color. Perhaps because she had been too worried before, with furrowed brows, so much so that at this moment, Mrs. Ding, looking at her, felt like her own Madame had been reborn, filled with a sense of relief.

"So similar, incredibly similar! Mrs. Ding, how can there be someone so alike in this world!" Mrs. Zhao said with a smile, her lips curving up to Mrs. Ding.

"Indeed!" Mrs. Ding also sighed with a smile: "Had I not seen it with my own eyes, I would not have believed it. This Miss Wan, she’s just so like — Madame, this truly is the will of Heaven!"

"You’re right, the will of Heaven, this is indeed the will of Heaven! My son will be saved, my son can now be saved!" Mrs. Zhao’s eyes reddened and she couldn’t help but let the tears fall, hastily lifting her handkerchief to wipe them away.

"But, Madame," Mrs. Ding said with concern, "that’s as may be, but this Miss Wan is not the same person after all. If the Young Master somehow doesn’t recognize—"

"Hmph!" As soon as Mrs. Ding brought up the past, whatever Mrs. Zhao was reminded of made her face fill with disgust, and she said with hatred: "That wretched slave, not knowing her place and daring to seduce my son! I do not regret having her put to death! This Miss Wan, although she resembles her in appearance, her demeanor is incomparably superior to that vile slave. I know my son; he will definitely like Miss Wan!"

"Madame’s words are reasonable! How can that wretched slave compare to Miss Wan. One can see at a glance that Miss Wan is a young lady from a reputable family, naturally endearing at first sight," Mrs. Ding busily replied with a smile.

"Exactly! The moment I saw her, I was delighted!" Madame Zhao’s face lit up with smiles for a moment, and her heart felt immensely content.

"Still, her background is unknown, should we send someone to investigate?" Mrs. Ding’s brow furrowed as she suddenly spoke again.

Mrs. Zhao thought for a moment, then shook her head: "For now, let it be! Let’s wait until the day she remembers!" If she never remembers, then there’s no need for it!

With the identity and status of the Madame of the Marquis Wuwei’s household, and with a son so distinguished in character and appearance, what woman wouldn’t agree? As for her family background, Mrs. Zhao wasn’t particularly concerned – why bother investigating? What if the investigation indeed turned up something improper? Wouldn’t that just be asking for trouble? As long as she can save her son, even if the girl came from a poor commoner’s family, it would still be a thousand times, a hundred thousand times better than that despicable slave!

Having served by Mrs. Zhao’s side for many years, Mrs. Ding needed only a moment to understand Mrs. Zhao’s intentions and nodded, saying "Yes." 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝒆𝒘𝙚𝓫𝙣𝙤𝒗𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

"Tell Yuanyang to take good care of that young lady. And tell everyone on this boat that they mustn’t neglect her!" Mrs. Zhao looked up with a sigh, then said, "How much longer until we reach the capital? Tell the boatmen to hasten their pace!"

Mrs. Zhao could hardly wait another moment for the cure that could heal her son’s heartache, which was right before her eyes.

"Yes, Madame!" With a bow, Mrs. Ding withdrew to pass on the instructions.

Sang Wan, just a frail woman, had been through a great shock on the ship, followed by a fall into the water, suffering untold hardships. Now that she had regained consciousness, all the aftermath hit her at once, leaving her weak and listless, her face pale, her features gaunt, and her body powerless. Most of the day she was scarcely awake, spending the better part in a dazed sleep.

Fortunately, Mrs. Zhao’s household was wealthy, and the attendants she brought were capable and attentive. Upon reaching the wharf, they sparingly sought medical help. Eight days after reaching Tongzhou Wharf, Sang Wan’s complexion had slightly improved, and she was able to sit up with difficulty.

During these days, Mrs. Zhao visited her twice daily, asking after her in detail and showing great concern. Sang Wan couldn’t help but feel grateful, yet in Mrs. Zhao’s gaze, there was always a hint of something deep and incomprehensible, making Sang Wan instinctively cautious and vigilant towards her.

"Miss Wan, please drink this medicine quickly. It will still be a while before the ship docks. Once we are at the residence, it’s uncertain when you’ll be able to take your medicine. You mustn’t delay, Miss! You really can’t afford to miss your medicine now!" Yuanyang came over with a smile, holding out the bowl of medicine.

Sang Wan smiled at her, took the medicine bowl, and sipped it bit by bit.

Yuanyang busied herself helping her rinse her mouth and lie down again: "Miss, please rest for a while. When the ship approaches the dock, this slave will come to ask Miss to rise and help you wash and dress! Madame has a lot of luggage to move, so there’s plenty of time!"