After leaving the traditional Chinese medicine shop, Er Zhu once again set off on the road home. However, as soon as he arrived, he saw Li Mei running out in a panic.
"Er Zhu, hurry and take a look, Li Juan fell down and is bleeding a lot!"
Hearing this, a flicker of surprise flashed in Er Zhu's eyes, and he hurried over.
When he reached the west wing, Li Juan lay weakly on the kang, a pool of blood beneath her!
"Er Zhu, I'm in so much pain..."
Seeing Er Zhu, Li Juan tremblingly reached out her hand, her pitiful appearance making one's heart ache.
"Sister Juan, don't worry, I will do my best to save the child for you."
As Er Zhu spoke, he walked to Li Juan's side. When he parted her legs, there was a gushing sound, and the bloody water surged out like a flood.
Li Juan cried out in pain and fainted. Li Mei stood by, as anxious as an ant on a hot pan!
"Sister Mei, you should go out first. I'm fine here."
Looking at the bright red before him, a trace of sadness flickered in Er Zhu's eyes. This was his first failure since inheriting the Heluo Divine Technique.
A fetus that had not yet fully formed vanished before his eyes. He felt truly helpless.
Alas, the Heluo Divine Technique only contained medical skills, not immortal arts for reviving the dead.
Er Zhu took a deep breath, a flash of spiritual light in his eyes as he activated his Celestial Eye.
Although the child was gone, he could still determine the cause of the miscarriage from the pool of blood. In that way, it would be some sort of explanation for Li Juan.
The child was fine!
Therefore, Sister Juan did it on purpose!
After investigating, Er Zhu reached this conclusion. He frowned slightly and looked at the pale-faced Li Juan.
Even though Li Juan hated the child's father, it was still her own flesh and blood. How could she...
Just as Er Zhu was puzzled, Li Juan slowly opened her eyes and looked at Er Zhu with a complicated gaze.
"Er Zhu, how is it? Was the child saved?"
Er Zhu was about to speak when Li Mei, who was at the door, rushed in impatiently. But when she saw the blood all over the floor, her eyes were filled with sorrow.
"Sister Juan, why did you do this?"
Er Zhu did not comfort Li Mei. Instead, he stared intently at Li Juan and asked the question he couldn't understand.
"Er Zhu, what do you mean?"
Li Mei was about to ask, but upon hearing this, her face sank, and she looked at Li Juan in disbelief.
"What did I do? I just walked a bit too quickly. I didn't expect the child to be so fragile."
Li Juan was taken aback. She lowered her gaze, guiltily avoiding Er Zhu's eyes.
How could he know!
Did he find something from that pool of blood?
Impossible!
Only with professional equipment could the truth be discovered. Were his eyes professional equipment?
"You've been pregnant for several months. You wouldn't have overlooked such a small matter. The child was fine, and you could have avoided it, yet this still happened. If this isn't intentional, what is it?"
Seeing that Li Juan was not telling the truth, Er Zhu became somewhat angry. He frowned and cut to the chase, stating the facts.
"Er Zhu, what nonsense are you spouting? A mother and child share a bond. How could Li Juan intentionally miscarry!"
Hearing this, Li Mei became even more incredulous. Before Li Juan could speak, she eagerly defended her.
As a woman herself, Li Mei understood the importance of a child to a woman. Let alone someone as kind as Li Juan, even the most wicked person wouldn't harm their own child!
Even tigers don't eat their cubs!
"Exactly, that was my child. How could I kill my own child with my own hands!"
Li Juan's face grew paler, and her head drooped even lower. Although she kept denying it, Er Zhu knew she was starting to feel guilty.
"Sister Mei, could you go out for a bit? I need to have a good talk with her."
Seeing Li Juan steal glances at Li Mei from time to time, Er Zhu seemed to guess something and spoke slowly.
Li Mei initially wanted to refuse, but seeing Li Juan's strange expression, she had no choice but to leave. However, she didn't go far, instead, she crouched by the door.
"Now that we're alone, you can speak."
Er Zhu looked up at Li Juan, his eyes somewhat cold.
"I did it on purpose because I want a new life. I don't want this burden!"
Seeing Li Mei leave, Li Juan no longer denied it. She slowly sat up and looked at Er Zhu intently.
"If I give birth to him, I'll never escape that beast in my life. I finally broke free, why should I still be entangled with him?"
Li Juan shouted tearfully, as if pouring out all the grievances and pain she had suffered over the years.
"Call me heartless or evil, I don't want this child!"
After an unknown amount of time, Li Juan wiped her tears and said calmly.
"Alright, then you should rest well."
Er Zhu listened to Li Juan's heart-wrenching confession. Although he still found it hard to accept, he understood.
Since the child was gone anyway, there was no point in saying more.
Outside the house, Li Mei listened to Li Juan's words, her face filled with horror.
She never expected that Li Juan had indeed done it on purpose!
Although her reasons sounded plausible, Li Mei, as a woman, knew that this was not the true reason for Li Juan's miscarriage!
She... doesn't have feelings for Er Zhu, does she?
Li Mei's eyes darted, and thinking of the way Li Juan looked at Er Zhu, she had a bold guess.
At the same time, her heart felt like a jumbled mess, filled with a sense of unease.
She even felt like she had invited a wolf into the house!
But instantly, she dismissed her wild thoughts.
She and Er Zhu had only met a few times. Even if she liked him, it wouldn't be this fast!
Moreover, she had heard Li Juan say that she wanted a love that grew over time.
In the blink of an eye, a month passed. Li Juan's body had recovered, and life had returned to its former tranquility.
One day, just as Er Zhu was about to head into the city, he suddenly saw a van parked outside. From the van alighted over a dozen burly men, led by a man with a thick, full beard. The man's fierce expression suggested he was trouble.
"Everyone inside, come out!"
The man kicked open the gate and strode into the courtyard, roaring towards the house.
Li Mei and Li Juan quickly ran out, but upon seeing the bearded man, they both froze!
The leader was none other than Li Juan's husband, Wang Er Lai!
"You slut, you dare to find people to beat my cousin? Are you tired of living!"
Seeing Li Juan, Wang Er Lai was filled with rage. He shouted and walked towards her.
"Get lost!"
Just as Wang Er Lai was about to grab Li Juan's collar, Er Zhu stepped in front of her.