A Good Country Wife

Lin Yue had not expected such a turn of events, and she felt somewhat moved. Jiang Ziqi had always taken good care of her, and Doctor Zheng was a righteous and kind man. If it had not been for Doctor Zheng bravely stepping in to help her seek out Jiang Ziqi, Zhao Erhu’s situation would still be uncertain now. She hadn’t thought that this time around, Doctor Zheng would stand up for her from behind the scenes as well. However, given the current circumstances, it was still necessary to invite Doctor Zheng over once more. Since Zhao Erhu failed to bring him the first time, and now that it was due to her own situation, she supposed that Doctor Zheng would not refuse.

"Speaking of which, Doctor Zheng is also a person of justice and kindness. Moreover, our family has some dealings with Doctor Zheng, so it is not surprising that he would act this way. But this matter concerns my eldest sister’s health, and since Erhu was unable to bring him, had you told me at that time, I would have gone to ask him and I’m sure Doctor Zheng would not have refused. Why on earth did you have to keep it from me? Now, my sister’s illness has been dragged out so long, I’m afraid even Doctor Zheng might not be able to cure her."

"Ah, sister-in-law, at that time, his wife had done such an outrageous act, how could we let you run around for such a matter?"

"Forget it, it’s no use talking about it now. How about this, I’ll send someone to the city right away to invite Doctor Zheng over to see if there’s still a chance to save my sister?" Lin Yue sighed and said. She was only saying this; at the time, Zhao Yunxiang had wanted to take her life, to think she would persuade Doctor Zheng, she truly might not have agreed. Even now, though she could understand Zhao Erhu’s actions, she was still angry. But with Zhao Erhu away from home, there was nothing she could do about it, even in anger.

"Sister-in-law, I don’t know how to thank you enough. Whether his wife can be saved or not, I, Lin Genfa, will never forget this kindness for the rest of my life."

"There’s no need for such talk. Zhao Yunxiang is, after all, Erhu’s legitimate elder sister, and it is only right for me to offer my help," Lin Yue waved her hand dismissively, feeling that Lin Genfa genuinely had commendable character, willing to go to such lengths for Zhao Yunxiang. In her lifetime, Zhao Yunxiang was fortunate to meet such a person.

Lin Yue instructed Liu Aniu, "Brother Liu, I hope you don’t mind making a trip to the city for me and fetching Doctor Zheng." With Zhao Erhu not at home and heading to Shanglin Village, Lin Yue brought Liu Aniu along to ensure safety, knowing he was reliable and not blindly loyal, which made her feel at ease about his handling of affairs.

"Yes, Mistress Dongjia, I will go immediately." With Mistress Dongjia’s orders, Liu Aniu, not one for needless talk, immediately took the carriage to the city. Speaking of Liu Aniu, his agility among the Zhao Family’s servants and farmhands was commendable. On normal days, he was held in high regard by both Zhao Erhu and Lin Yue. Zhao Erhu would not have left him behind if he had not been worried about the home front; otherwise, with his capabilities, he could have easily accompanied Zhao Erhu to the south, making him an excellent candidate for such a trip.

When Doctor Zheng saw Liu Aniu coming to invite him and heard it was on the orders of Mistress Lin, he grabbed his medical kit immediately, ready to leave. It was not until the carriage had traveled some distance that he realized they were not heading to the Zhao Family village but to Shanglin Village instead.

"You’re not mistaken, are you? This isn’t the way to Zhao Family village." Although he was sure Liu Aniu would not be on the wrong path, Doctor Zheng wanted to know where they were heading.

"Doctor Zheng, we are going to Shanglin Village, to the household of Mistress Dongjia’s elder aunt."