Teasing, The Heir’s Beauty Leads Astray

A doctor cannot heal herself.

Serena Feng's sudden collapse frightened everyone. They hurriedly summoned a doctor, who diagnosed her with overwork and excessive worry, and ordered her to rest.

Evan Zhou acted as if he had received an imperial edict; after Serena Feng woke up, her freedom was strictly limited.

Aside from re-examining William Wang Jinling and going to Rowan Manor to change Adrian Eastlyn's dressings, Serena was only allowed to check on Ironhead Steel. Everything else was off-limits; she was ordered to rest.

Because Ironhead Steel's injury made it unsafe to move him, the Steel couple simply stayed at Feng Manor to care for their son, and incidentally also took charge of Serena Feng and Evan Zhou's meals.

"Evan Zhou, go ask Mrs. Steel if she'd like to stay on and help out at Feng Manor. After tasting Mrs. Steel's cooking, I really don't want to eat yours anymore." Serena Feng looked at Evan Zhou with clear distaste.

Evan Zhou's cooking skills were limited to making food edible. Serena wasn't picky, but if there's good food, why settle for mediocre?

Evan Zhou had impeccable table manners, while Serena Feng ate with wild abandon. The contrast between them was stark. Evan Zhou set down his bowl and chopsticks, looking at Serena Feng seriously.

"Sister, are you serious?"

If you help, you can't just help Mrs. Steel's family. You'd have to help all the wounded soldiers from that day, since they were General Feng's old subordinates. Serena Feng can't favor one over the others.

Of course, even if Serena Feng didn’t help, no one would blame her, because their suffering wasn’t caused by General Feng, but by the state. Serena Feng has no obligation to help them; helping is kindness, not helping is perfectly reasonable.

Even if Serena Feng were more capable, she couldn’t afford to feed hundreds of people. Besides, she can’t support them for a lifetime.

Evan Zhou did not agree with Serena Feng’s approach.

You can be kind, but not so kind that you drag yourself down. There are too many people in this world who need help.

Evan Zhou, I’m selfish, but I can’t just ignore them. Without them, we wouldn’t have the peace we enjoy now. And I’m not really helping them—everyone benefits. They work for me, I pay them, that’s all.

You can help for a while, but not forever. Sister, as the saying goes: a measure of rice is grace, a dou of rice becomes resentment. The more you help, the more they’ll expect, until they believe you owe it to them. People are greedy; once they get used to handouts, they stop wanting to work.

Evan Zhou, you’re overthinking it. I’m not that saintly. I’m just giving them a chance to work and earn money like anyone else.

Evan Zhou, the buildings at Feng Manor need repairs and workers. Hiring outsiders or hiring them is the same—I pay for the work, simple as that. I understand the logic of emergency aid. What I can do for them is treat them when they’re sick, so they don’t die just because they can’t afford a doctor. I’m no saint; I can’t help everyone.

Wendy Wan’s betrayal taught Serena Feng a hard lesson—not everyone can be kept close. The ones who betray you are often those nearest to you.

Her help has limits.

As long as you understand, Sister. But can they really repair the buildings at Feng Manor? Didn’t General Warren Yu promise to help? In Evan Zhou’s view, disabled people can’t compare to able-bodied workers; if you can hire healthy workers, why hire the disabled?

General Warren Yu will probably be busy. If he remembers, let his men lead and let Uncle Steel and the others assist. If he forgets, let Uncle Steel and the others handle it themselves. Evan Zhou, being disabled isn’t their choice. Give them a chance—treat them like normal people, and they’ll do fine, even if it’s slower.

Serena Feng decided to find a chance to discuss with General Warren Yu whether something should be done for disabled veterans.

Raise soldiers with soldiers. If General Warren Yu doesn’t want his active troops distracted from training, then let these disabled soldiers handle logistics. That way, everyone benefits.

Of course, Serena Feng didn’t know the details, but she trusted General Warren Yu could manage it. That man treats his soldiers like his own life.

Unbeknownst to Serena Feng, her actions today would help establish a system to protect disabled soldiers throughout the Nine Provinces Realm, encouraging more people to join the army.

History in the Nine Provinces Realm records this extraordinary woman who found a way for disabled and vulnerable people.

As the first beneficiaries, Uncle Steel and the others became Serena Feng’s most loyal supporters. In Eastlyn Imperial Capital, if anyone dared speak ill of Serena Feng, their fists would fly—no one could hurt her with rumors ever again.

Serena Feng, who had a poor reputation among the powerful, unexpectedly gained the support and love of the common people.

After saying this, Serena Feng went to find William Wang Jinling for his final checkup. He could go home in the afternoon.