Chapter 518 - 512_1
Lin Yue awakened briefly at dusk and could only briefly mention the events she encountered today before she fell back into a drowsy sleep after taking her medicine; Doctor Zheng added a calming and sleep-inducing herb to her prescription to help Lin Yue conserve energy and strength, which is why she seemed so listless.
Nanny Xu and Xixi both worried about Lin Yue possibly having complications during the night, so they didn’t return to their rooms to rest, instead taking turns watching over Lin Yue by her bed. Given Lin Yue’s previous constitution and frail health, such an ordeal might have led to a serious illness, but recently she had been well-nourished by Nanny Xu’s medicinal meals, and her body was well-rested. She developed only a mild fever during the night and didn’t exhibit any other symptoms. Doctor Zheng, upon examination, attributed the fever to her injuries and catching cold; he said if the fever didn’t worsen, there was no need for additional medicine, and it would naturally subside by the next day.
Nanny Xu was somewhat versed in medical knowledge herself and reached a conclusion similar to Doctor Zheng’s, but had him examine Lin Yue because she needed reassurance. Now that Doctor Zheng had given his assessment, Nanny Xu felt at ease and continued to stay by Lin Yue’s side, tending to her devotedly.
The next day, Lin Yue showed no change in her condition, so Doctor Zheng checked her pulse again; it was good. With careful attention, it seemed she would have no major issues, especially with someone as medically knowledgeable as Nanny Xu by her side. Doctor Zheng felt reassured as well and excused himself to return to the city. With the colder weather, there were more patients, and Jimin Hall had been exceedingly busy in recent days. It was hard for Doctor Zheng to find time to leave, but he had come to the estate out of concern for Lin Yue’s injuries. Now, seeing that she was stable, he naturally had to hurry back.
After Doctor Zheng left, Dalang personally saw the doctor off into his carriage, making sure he was sent back to the city with care before returning to his room. With Lin Yue injured like this, none of the brothers felt like studying or frolicking; they all kept company in Lin Yue’s room, helping Nanny Xu take care of her.
Nanny Xu felt heartened by the brothers’ behavior, "These children are truly sincere; it’s no wonder their mother has put her whole heart into them."
Xixi, overhearing Nanny Xu’s mutterings, interjected, "Of course, the young masters are all very filial to their mother. Even her own children might not compare, our madam is indeed fortunate."
Erhu, anxious to see the young wife he had been longing for, hurried his journey home despite the difficult snowy roads. He even managed to arrive two days ahead of schedule. Once home, he wasted no time in heading straight for the inner courtyard; having been away for so long, he wondered whether his young wife missed him or if she had grown plump and healthy. Yet, to his dismay, upon entering the room he found his wife pale and lying in bed, her face marred with several purple bruises.
Erhu’s face darkened instantly, and a chilling aura emanated from him, "What happened here? Didn’t I instruct you all to take good care of my wife? How did she end up like this?!"