Chapter 517 - 511_1
Dalang also agreed with Erhu’s opinion and before leaving, he cautioned the employees of the spice shop and rewarded them with a few copper coins; then, the brothers went together to Jimin Hall.
Given the gravity of Lin Yue’s ordeal, all the workers at Jimin Hall were aware, and seeing Dalang and his brothers arrive, they hastily called for Manager Liu. Manager Liu then recounted the events that had transpired to Dalang and his brothers, "This is all I know. As for the cause and course of events, we’ll have to wait for your mother to wake up to understand."
"Uncle Liu, how is my mother doing? Are her injuries severe?"
"They are rather serious; after all, your mother is a frail woman, how can she withstand a large man? She was beaten up with injuries all over her body, but fortunately, they are only superficial wounds, there’s no internal damage, which is indeed fortunate."
Upon hearing this from Doctor Zheng, Dalang and his brothers wanted to see Lin Yue, but Manager Liu stopped them, "Your Aunt Liu is currently inside applying medicine to your mother. It’s not a good time to enter, better wait until Aunt Liu comes out before seeing your mother."
Dalang and his brothers were sensible. Besides, Dalang was already twelve years old and in this precocious ancient era, he would be able to marry in another couple of years, gradually becoming knowledgeable about the ways of the world; naturally, they didn’t make an unreasonable fuss to barge in, yet still, they were worried.
"Please, Uncle Liu, make arrangements for the best medical treatment for my mother. Use the finest medicine and don’t worry about the extra cost of the silver coins if it’s for my mother’s well-being," Dalang said as he and his three younger brothers bowed to Manager Liu.
Seeing how sensible and courteous Dalang and his brothers were, Manager Liu sighed to himself, commending Zhao Erhu for his good fortune: not only did he marry Lin Yue, a wonderful wife, but his sons were also so discerning. At such a young age, they were capable of taking on responsibilities, unlike other village boys who would still be running wild at this time. However, having Zhao Erhu and Lin Yue as parents, it was only natural that the children were raised well.
"You brothers needn’t worry, Lin Yue and our Jimin Hall share a special relationship, and Doctor Zheng will certainly do his best to treat your mother. However, there’s another matter I need to discuss with you," Manager Liu said, treating Dalang and his brothers not as children but as adults.
"Uncle Liu, please speak, I’m listening," said the nephew.
"Your mother is currently unconscious, and Doctor Zheng has administered medicine; I fear she won’t wake up so soon. Originally, I planned to settle your mother in my family’s inner courtyard and then send someone to notify the Zhao Family village, but now that you brothers have come, we should hear your opinions on whether we should temporarily arrange for Lin Yue to stay here or send her home," Manager Liu said.