Chapter 576 - 570 - _1
Having not slept well last night, Lin Yue went to bed early after dinner and slept soundly without dreams until the next morning. Zhao Yunxiang’s condition had been stable for the past two days, and Doctor Zheng said it was no problem to wait three or four more days. Lin Yue could have waited another day before visiting again, but remembering Lin Qing’s cough, she decided to go to Shanglin Village early in the morning. Based on previous experiences, Lin Yue brought along plenty of food and necessities, and even her own bedding; the load was too much to travel light. Being practical, she didn’t inconvenience herself—one carriage for goods, another for passengers. After all, what’s the use of money if not for comfort?
Recalling the young grandson at her maternal aunt’s home, Lin Yue had Xixi fetch quite a few pastries from the kitchen. Since it was her first visit to her aunt’s home after her marriage, it was only proper to bring gifts. She also selected several fine cotton fabrics and two pieces of silk from the storeroom and took some homemade items, as well as a few trinkets Zhao Erhu had brought back from the West.
When Lin Yue arrived in Shanglin Village, Doctor Zheng had already arrived; a truly dedicated physician. Of course, his friendship with the Zhao Erhu couple also played a part. As Lin Yue entered the room, Doctor Zheng had just finished taking Zhao Yunxiang’s pulse.
"Doctor Zheng, how is my sister’s condition today?" Lin Yue asked, concerned. She couldn’t help but feel that Zhao Yunxiang looked worse than she had over the past two days. She couldn’t falter now, and Lin Yue had no idea where Zhao Erhu could be.
"She’s been struggling through. She used up a lot of energy yesterday. I’m afraid the lady has almost reached her limit. Even with the utmost effort, I’m afraid we only have three or four days left at most. Do you know where Erhu has reached and how long it will take for him to return?" Doctor Zheng sighed. It was only because of Mrs. Lin’s insistence that he was willing to expend so much effort on someone who was destined to die.
Lin Yue shook her head; she had no idea where Zhao Erhu had gone. This wasn’t the modern world where a phone call could update you on someone’s whereabouts. Besides, they didn’t have resources such as a Hidden Guard or other highly skilled personnel, so their information network wasn’t very efficient.
"All we can do now is what we’ve been doing. Is the hundred-year-old Old Ginseng still sufficient? I’ve brought another piece just in case. Don’t worry about conserving it for me; just do your best to keep my sister going for a few more days."
"No need for that, the one piece is quite enough. Everything has its proper dosage. No matter how good the Old Ginseng is, it shouldn’t be used carelessly. Too much can actually be harmful. Now it all depends on Madame Zhao herself. It seems she wants to see Erhu before she passes, so she’s holding on. As long as her will remains, I’ll do my best to sustain her until the day Erhu returns."