A Good Country Wife-Chapter 94 - First Remove the Calamities_1
Chapter 94: Chapter 94: First Remove the Calamities_1
Chapter 94: Chapter 94: First Remove the Calamities_1
The tactics used against the Zhao Family’s old house and those used against the elder aunt, though different, were both predicated on harming her own body. They were effective but ultimately too painful. Last time, she ended up with a head injury, bleeding profusely, and this time she had knelt and begged in the rain. It was fortunate that Zhao Erhu was unconscious and unaware, otherwise, it’s uncertain how furious he would have become. It had not been long since Zhao Erhu had forgiven Lin Yue for the incident with the elder aunt. Lin Yue had agreed to Zhao Erhu’s demands, but now she was secretly defying them.
Not for a moment did Lin Yue regret her actions, for there were no better alternatives. The people of the Zhao Family’s old house and the elder aunt were no good; they were constantly scheming against her family, ungrateful like wolves that might bite the hand that feeds them. Allowing this to continue would inevitably lead to disaster, so it was imperative to eradicate the hidden troubles as soon as possible. Fortunately, the most problematic were just these two families. An occasional event like this she could handle with her slight frame, as her youth allowed for a swift recovery after a few days’ rest, but if such incidents were to occur frequently, she feared it might truly break her health.
Lin Yue’s visit to the Zhao Family’s old house today was unavoidable. With Zhao Erhu severely injured and delirious with fever, his condition was unknown. Even if he were to regain consciousness, he would need an extended period to recuperate, certainly leaving him unable to work and earn money. Not to mention the silver needed for Zhao Erhu’s medical expenses and medicines, the weather was gradually warming up, and it was time to plant seeds in the fields. Seeds needed to be purchased for the farm, and there were several children to care for. The entire burden of the household had fallen on Lin Yue’s shoulders. She had a plan in mind, but first, she had to eliminate the looming threats. Otherwise, the silver she worked so hard to earn would be partly devoured by the parasites of the Zhao Family’s old house, a thought that made her feel sick to her stomach.
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This was not the first time Erhu had helped Lin Yue with such matters. Now, he had become experienced. Without Lin Yue’s instructions, Erhu still embellished the story of how the people of the Zhao Family’s old house bullied Lin Yue when recounting it to Great Uncle San. Great Uncle San was so angry that he huffed and glowered, and after a quick trip back to his room, he immediately took Erhu with him to confront the Zhao Family’s old house.
Indeed, the reinforcements Lin Yue had Erhu summon were Great Uncle San. Initially, Lin Yue had planned to kneel for a longer time, confident that with Great Uncle San’s concern for Zhao Erhu, he would come running upon hearing any rumors. Now that Erhu had gone to summon him, it would naturally be quicker, saving Lin Yue some suffering.
Watching Lin Yue huddled and kneeling in the rain, and the surrounding villagers sheltering under eaves, gossiping and pointing, Great Uncle San yelled, “These beasts can truly be heartless. Erhu is unlucky to have such a worthless father; it’s a misfortune for the Zhao Family. Daughter-in-law of Erhu, stop begging them. With that fox-like woman from the Wei Family present, do you really expect them to give even a copper to help you? Here, I have some silver. Take it to get medicine for Erhu’s treatment. If it’s not enough, come back and ask for more from me. We can’t let anything happen to Erhu.”
“Great Uncle San, I…” Lin Yue was somewhat choked up as she watched Great Uncle San extend the silver to her. Earlier, her crying had been part of the act, but now she was truly moved. She had considered the possibility of not getting the money for Zhao Erhu’s medical treatment from the Zhao Family’s old house and would have to think of other ways. Perhaps she would borrow some from Great Uncle San or Wu Qiang and repay them later when she earned money. Unexpectedly, without her even asking, Great Uncle San had already thought to bring the silver. But as moved as Lin Yue was, her goal had not yet been achieved, so she did not reach out to take the silver.
Great Uncle San assumed Lin Yue felt embarrassed about accepting his silver, “Good child, I’m not a stranger. Take this silver and use it for Erhu’s treatment. We can talk about everything else later.”
