Chapter 563 - 557_1
"Life is unpredictable, there’s nothing we can do about older sister’s condition, we’ve done our best. Brother-in-law, don’t be too heartbroken," Lin Yue comforted Lin Genfa and asked Doctor Zheng if there was any way to prolong her life a bit longer.
"Madam Lin, the fact that Sister Zhao has held on until now is the result of my utmost efforts. Even with magical pills, she won’t last more than half a month. It’s better to prepare for her passing sooner rather than later," Doctor Zheng said this for Lin Yue’s sake. There were ways to delay, but the cost was too high, and even with all the effort, it would only buy half a month at most, which really wasn’t worth it. Not including what Erhu had previously used, just the silver coins Lin Yue brought to him for purchasing medicine for Zhao Yunxiang had already amounted to over eight hundred taels. Without that, Zhao Yunxiang couldn’t have held on until now.
"Please think of something, Doctor Zheng. Erhu has gone to the Capital City, and even if he rushes back now, it will take at least several days, including the time to send the message. Erhu and the older sister are blood siblings; at the very least, we should let him see her one last time. I’ve brought over a hundred-year-old ginseng; I don’t know if it could help." Lin Yue had heard that people here used ginseng to sustain life, which is why she brought such a precious herb.
"Since Madam Lin has this intention, I shall respect it. This hundred-year ginseng is rare and naturally an excellent medicinal material. With it to sustain Sister Zhao’s life, she should be able to hold on a bit longer. Hopefully, Brother Erhu can make it in time."
Though Doctor Zheng had Lin Yue’s best interests in mind, the affairs of others were not for him to decide. Since Lin Yue was insistent, he wouldn’t object, and internally, he respected Lin Yue’s character all the more. Even though Zhao Yunxiang had previously done such harm to her, almost costing her life, Lin Yue bore no grudge and did so much for Zhao Yunxiang. It was hard to find someone as virtuous and kind as her in the world.
"Thank you, Doctor Zheng, my sister’s condition is critical, and in the next few days, we will need to trouble you even more."
"The ties between our families make this a trifle, Madam Lin. Your character is what truly impresses me. I will do my best to preserve Sister Zhao’s life, so that Brother Erhu can see her one last time."
Lin Genfa’s family didn’t know what to say to express their gratitude to Lin Yue. Since last year, when Lin Yue found out about Zhao Yunxiang’s situation, not only did she provide the silver coins for Zhao Yunxiang’s medical treatment, but her support was also crucial for their household. Without her help, they wouldn’t have known how to survive the long winter without any food, not to mention having such a good one. They had never experienced such an abundant New Year before, with not only food but also blankets, coal, and clothing, all from Lin Yue—and much was still left over.
"Sister-in-law, I don’t even know how to thank you..."