Chapter 275: Young lady, is something the matter?

Du Mingzhu tried hard to recall in her mind, and finally remembered.

Xiao Liangchen, isn't he the Brother Xiao that her good best friend Jiang Youyi is always thinking about and even willing to throw herself at to marry?

She didn't expect it to actually be him!

Du Mingzhu rubbed the porcelain bottle in her hand and looked up at the handsome young man who had returned to the group of students, her mood somewhat complicated.

Jiang Youyi had mentioned Xiao Liangchen to her many times in the past.

Saying he was a man of great talent, like a pearl and jade;

Saying he was diligent and eager to learn, well-read in many books;

And also saying he was not only kind to others and a gentleman of integrity, but also had excellent character, viewed money as dirt, and would not bow for five pecks of rice.

Anyway, in Jiang Youyi's words, other than the fact that Xiao Liangchen was unwilling to marry her, he was the best in every way.

Before, Du Mingzhu didn't take this to heart.

When you like someone, naturally everything about them looks pleasing to the eye, but this kind of liking also blinds a person's eyes.

In her view, Xiao Liangchen was at best just a bookworm who looked decent enough.

Otherwise, how could he be willing to refuse the marriage alliance with the Jiang family?

You have to know, the Jiang family is the richest family in Wutou Xian. With the Jiang family's financial support, plus Xiao Liangchen's own talent, why worry about not achieving fame?

Thinking back to her father, Du Ren Mei, that was exactly what he did.

Of course, Du Mingzhu didn't tell Jiang Youyi these secret inner thoughts; there was no need to touch Jiang Youyi's bad luck and make her unhappy for no reason.

Now seeing Xiao Liangchen with her own eyes, Du Mingzhu felt dazed, as if Jiang Youyi hadn't exaggerated at all.

Xiao Liangchen, he is indeed quite good...

"Zhu'er, Zhu'er?" Jiang Shi pushed her daughter. "What are you thinking about so intently? You don't even respond when your mother returns."

Du Mingzhu withdrew her thoughts. "Nothing, just zoning out for a while."

After a moment of silence, she spoke again, her tone firmer than ever. "Mother, on this trip to Fengyang, I must restore my appearance, at any cost!"

Du Ruo only found out about this later.

After breakfast, most of the students returned to their cabins to pack their luggage. In about an hour or so, the ship would arrive at Fengyang Prefecture.

The hostages went to the deck in groups to digest their food and chat.

Jiang Zhan also called Du Ruo over.

Master Jiang and Lao Tietou followed automatically.

The four of them occupied a corner, and Jiang Zhan told Du Ruo everything that had just happened, finally asking: "Sister-in-law, I know you understand some medical principles. In your opinion, could that girl's condition be contagious?"

Du Ruo didn't dare to be certain, after all, she hadn't seen it with her own eyes.

However, things like meat tumors are generally not contagious.

"It shouldn't be. Maybe it's some kind of strange poison. The toxins couldn't be excreted and finally gathered on the surface of the skin, causing such a terrifying consequence."

On this, Du Ruo had deep personal experience.

That woman's symptoms were so similar to her own back then.

Thinking of Xiao Liangchen's actions, the corners of Du Ruo's mouth curled into a faint mockery.

Back when the original owner was poisoned and isolated by the whole village, he chose to be a filial son and distanced himself from the original owner just like everyone else; now his sympathy is overflowing, and he stands up for a stranger.

He really is a great person.

Pfft.

Du Ruo felt it wasn't worth it for the original owner.

But forget it, the original owner has already gone to be reincarnated anyway, out of sight, out of mind.

"By the way, Second Brother, you were there at the time, why didn't you stand up and stop it like Xiao Liangchen?" Based on Du Ruo's understanding of Jiang Zhan, he wasn't the type to stand by and watch someone die.

Jiang Zhan was silent for a moment, then said: "I don't know why, but as soon as I saw that veiled girl, I felt a dislike for her."

Oh? Du Ruo was curious. "Why is that?"

Jiang Zhan shook his head. "I can't explain it either, I just inexplicably felt that she wasn't a good person."

Pfft, Du Ruo burst out laughing.

"Even fortune tellers have to look at faces first. You're quite impressive, knowing whether someone is good or bad just by feeling. Wouldn't you be able to moonlight as a physiognomist in the future?"

Joking aside, Du Ruo also didn't have any good feelings toward those two women.

Maybe it's a woman's intuition.

She just felt they were particularly gloomy.

Du Ruo turned to Master Jiang on the side and smiled. "Third Uncle, A'Zhan doesn't like her, what about you? Do you not like her either?"

Master Jiang carried his hands behind his back, putting on the posture of an old pedant. "The sage says, do not judge by likes or dislikes. Whether you like or hate, it will not affect my words and deeds. I do things without regard for likes or dislikes, only for right or wrong."

Tsk tsk tsk, worthy of being a teacher, the way he speaks is profound.

Du Ruo got to the bottom of it. "Then how does Third Uncle know that saving her is wrong?"

"Because appearances are the easiest to deceive."

Master Jiang looked at the calm river below, the corners of his mouth lifting slightly. "That woman appears to be the weaker party, but observing her behavior and style, she is definitely not a good person. It is precisely because she covers her face that it is easier to attract people's attention to her eyes, and those eyes are full of hostility and resentment."

"Since that is the case, why not sit on the mountain and watch the tigers fight?"

Meaning, since neither of them are good things, just watch them bite each other.

Du Ruo gave Master Jiang a thumbs up. "Sure enough, ginger is still old and spicy. Third Uncle has a way of seeing people."

After finishing, her gaze fell on the oldest piece of ginger present.

Lao Tietou waved his hands hurriedly. "Don't look at this old man, this old man is afraid of trouble and hates meddling the most."

Du Ruo laughed out loud.

Honestly, if she were there, she wouldn't have meddled either.

That veiled woman clearly had hostility toward her, and she wasn't such a saint to rush to save her.

However, regarding the bumps on that woman's face...

Du Ruo suddenly felt a stir in her heart.

She had heard Jiang Li mention Du Mingzhu's face after being poisoned. It was said to be like that too, covered in dense bumps, ten times more terrifying than the original owner's back then.

It was actually a bit similar to the woman's situation.

Combined with that unkind look, could it be...

No way?

Could it really be that vicious woman Du Mingzhu?

Although she felt this guess was a bit outrageous, Du Ruo still planned to verify it.

She tricked Jiang Zhan and the other two into going to the cabin to pack their luggage, while she turned and went to the dining hall.

There were only a few people in the dining hall.

Those two veiled women were still huddled in the corner, leaning against the cabin wall, closing their eyes to rest.

Hearing footsteps approaching, Jiang Shi suddenly opened her eyes.

Seeing Du Ruo standing in front of her, her pupils suddenly shrank, and she immediately stood up, asking with a hoarse voice: "Young lady, is something the matter?"

Du Ruo wasn't quite sure of the person's identity in front of her.

The voice sounded a bit like Jiang Shi, but not quite. After all, Du Ruo didn't have much interaction with Jiang Shi, and they hadn't said many words in total, so she couldn't judge her identity by voice.

But it didn't matter.

Her target was Du Mingzhu.

"I heard this girl has a strange disease, and I happen to know some medical skills, so I can help her take a look." Du Ruo was full of concern, and added with a smile, "It's free, no money needed."

The corners of Jiang Shi's mouth, hidden under her outer garment, pulled into a mocking arc.

Knows medicine?

Heh, who are you trying to fool? The little bitch was raised in a remote countryside since she was young, and she has always lived under their noses, so where would she have the opportunity to learn medicine?

If she really knew medicine, why didn't she detoxify herself back then?

I'm afraid she became suspicious of her and Zhu'er, so she deliberately found an excuse to scout for enemy intelligence.

Jiang Shi was about to refuse, but Du Mingzhu had already spoken, her voice cold. "No need to trouble yourself, I am perfectly fine."

Although she tried her best to disguise her original voice, Du Ruo still faintly heard a sense of familiarity.

It really is Du Mingzhu.

No wonder she had to cover her face. Firstly, Du Mingzhu's face was truly terrifying; secondly, an official's daughter encountered water bandits, regardless of whether anything happened, it wouldn't sound good if it got out.

Du Ruo couldn't help but gloat.

This really is, bad people have their own heaven to collect them.

"Oh, I see." Du Ruo smiled calmly. "Alright then, I won't disturb you anymore, take good care of yourself, girl."

After finishing, she prepared to leave.

The moment she turned around, she suddenly let out an "oops," fell straight toward Jiang Shi, and grabbed Jiang Shi's arm to steady herself.

"Sorry, sorry, I twisted my foot." Du Ruo hurriedly let go of her and apologized repeatedly. "Did I hurt you? Why don't you roll up your sleeve and let me take a look?"

Jiang Shi's expression twisted for a moment, but she quickly returned to normal and took two steps back. "No need, I'm fine."

"Fine is good, fine is good." Du Ruo patted her chest, looking relieved.

She apologized again, then turned her back and walked out of the dining hall.

At the same time, she asked in her mind: "How is it, Little System, did you measure it?"

"Got it." The system quickly gave an answer. "Gender female, bone age thirty-six years old, height 162, weight 55 kilograms, blood type A, body fat percentage..."

"Alright, alright, you don't need to say those useless things."

What's the use of knowing the body fat percentage?

However, based on the other information, it could basically be confirmed.

Thirty-six years old, the age fits very well.

The height and weight are also about the same.

It seems it is Jiang Shi without a doubt. ===== CHAPTER 276 =====