A Good Country Wife

"Erhu, you rest assured, Yueyue is a good person, and the heavens won’t let a good person suffer. Yueyue has battled through so many hardships, she will have good Fortune just because we don’t know which black-hearted person has hurt Yueyue like this." Sister Chunhua usually had a very good relationship with Lin Yue and liked this capable and skilled girl who, despite being kind at heart, had been harmed to this degree. Seeing such a lively person struck down in this way, and not knowing what her future holds, Sister Chunhua felt an unbearable tightness in her chest as if it were clogged with cotton wool.

"There’s no rush, I will definitely get to the bottom of this. Let me find out who did it, and I will skin them alive!" Zhao Erhu said through gritted teeth, his face twisted with fury. His wife, although occasionally temperamental and blunt with those she didn’t like, was generally reasonable and without malice. Whenever she did scheme, it was always in retaliation to someone else’s plot against her. Who could be so vicious as to do such a thing? Erhu already had a suspect in mind, but right now, he had to take care of his wife first. After ensuring her safety, he could start his investigation.

Zhao Erhu had no idea about the extent of Lin Yue’s internal injuries, merely remembering the physician’s warning that she shouldn’t be moved carelessly if the injuries were severe, or it might worsen her condition. Thus, while holding Lin Yue, he tried to keep as steady as possible to prevent any jolts.

Zhao Dahuo was efficient as ever, having driven the horse carriage to the nearest location. However, Mrs. Liu, who had gone to fetch clothes from Erhu’s house, had not yet arrived. Erhu carried Lin Yue onto the carriage and waited for what felt like ages until Mrs. Liu hurriedly arrived with a bundle and a few children in tow.

By the time Mrs. Liu returned, she had already informed the children of the incident, and they were incredibly worried about Lin Yue, refusing to stay at home. They insisted on accompanying Mrs. Liu to see Lin Yue.

"Auntie, please take us with you. We just can’t stay calm at home knowing that mother is in trouble. We just want to see how mother is doing, and we can help take care of her without causing you trouble. If you won’t take us, we’ll have to go by ourselves," Dalang declared solemnly, truly meaning it. The family had only one horse cart, which was much faster than a bullock cart, and that was why he pleaded with Mrs. Liu to take them along; otherwise, they would have driven the bullock cart themselves.

"Well, alright, I see there’s no stopping you," Mrs. Liu conceded, seeing the children’s determination. Although they seemed obedient, Dalang and his siblings were actually quite stubborn, and once they made up their minds, they wouldn’t change them. She was too preoccupied with getting things to Lin Yue to argue with the children anymore, so she simply decided to bring them along. After all, Lin Yue was now their mother, and it was only natural for the children to want to see her.

The children, upon seeing Zhao Erhu holding Lin Yue in the carriage, immediately rushed over. "Mother, mother, what happened to you?"