Chapter 231 – Old Madam Yan is Paralyzed
Originally, Old Master Yan was still struggling with whether to drown Yan Shujing in the lake to protect the Yan family’s reputation, which would upset the First Branch. Now that Yan Shujing had shaved her head and was willing to enter a nunnery, he had one less problem to worry about.
At least this eldest granddaughter was still thinking of the Yan family’s reputation.
Old Master Yan stared at Yan Shujing’s bald head. In an instant, his complexion looked much better.
He sighed deeply and said, “The Eldest’s family, since Jing’er’s reputation has been ruined, the only option is to have her become a nun at Cuiyun Temple on Second Sister Peak of Four Sisters Mountain.”
Ms. Li wiped away tears without speaking.
Yan Wenfeng said, “Grandfather, after Jing’er sees grandmother, I will personally escort her to Cuiyun Temple.”
When Yan Shujing went to see Old Madam Yan, Ms. Jiang was still lying unconscious on the bed, her face pale as paper, looking quite ill.
Soon, Second House’s Yan Boshu and his son hurriedly returned with a doctor they had invited from Daxing Town.
Entering the door and seeing Ms. Jiang critically ill lying on the bed, Yan Boshu and his son inquired one after another.
“Father, what happened to mother?”
“A few days ago, grandmother was still fine.”
Before Yan Shujing left, Yan Shuxiu glanced at her and said to her father and brother, “Grandmother ended up like this because of eldest sister.”
When Yan Shuxiu spoke, Yan Boshu and his son followed her gaze and saw the already bald Yan Shujing.
The father and son were both stunned, their hearts filled with curiosity.
But Old Master Yan was in no mood to explain. He said coldly, “We can talk about it later. Let the doctor examine your mother first.”
“Dad is right.”
Yan Boshu gave the doctor a look, motioning for him to go forward and examine Ms. Jiang.
The doctor carefully observed, listened, asked about, and felt Ms. Jiang’s pulse. Then he applied acupuncture for nearly half an hour. Ms. Jiang finally gasped heavily and slowly opened her turbid old eyes.
Seeing Ms. Jiang regain consciousness, the Yan family members surrounded the bed with varying moods.
Seeing that Ms. Jiang only opened her eyes but did not speak, Old Master Yan felt something was not right.
With the old lady’s temper, if she could speak, she would definitely scold Yan Shujing upon waking up. At this Motherent, she only stared fiercely at Yan Shujing without saying a word.
“Doctor, how is my wife’s condition?”
The doctor was writing a prescription. After quickly finishing it, he handed it to Yan Boshu before sighing slightly to Old Master Yan, “Master Yan, this is Madam Yan’s second stroke, right?”
Old Master Yan nodded honestly.
“That’s right. She had a stroke not long ago.”
“Alas.” The doctor sighed again, looking at Ms. Jiang, “My medical skills are limited.”
Hearing this, Yan Boshu asked nervously, “Doctor, what do you mean by that?”
“Second Master Yan, this is Madam Yan’s second stroke. Her condition is quite serious. I have done my best.” The doctor did not dare to hide anything, as the Yan family was once an official family.
He explained that Ms. Jiang was paralyzed this time from being angered by Yan Shujing.
Upon hearing the doctor’s words, Ms. Jiang could not bear the shock. Having just woken up, her eyes rolled back, and she fainted again.
The Yan family was instantly in chaos.
Secretly, Ms. Hu and her daughter were delighted. Especially Ms. Hu – with the old lady lying in bed, the Yan family money would have a chance to fall into her hands.
“Eldest sister, look what you’ve done to grandmother.”
Yan Shuxiu pretended to wipe away tears, sadly blaming Yan Shujing.
Although Yan Boshu and his son did not know what had happened, they quickly helped Yan Shuxiu criticize Yan Shujing.
Yan Boshu said, “Jing’er, grandmother has always doted on you the most. How could you… Alas!”
Yan Wenqing said, “Big Sister, how could you do this to Grandmother ?”
Faced with the Second House’s accusations, although Ms. Li and Yan Wenfeng were angry, they had no way to refute. They could only swallow their anger while the old lady was unconscious. Yan Shujing dared not retort either.
Old Master Yan suddenly glanced at Yan Shujing and frowned, ordering, “Wenfeng, hurry and send your sister away.”
Having harmed the old lady into this state, at this Motherent, Old Master Yan did not want to see this granddaughter for a second longer.
“Yes, Grandfather.” He grabbed the sobbing Yan Shujing and walked out.
After the doctor applied a dozen or so needles, Ms. Jiang took a long breath and woke up again.
Seeing Ms. Jiang regain consciousness, Yan Boshu turned to the doctor and said, “Doctor, is there any way to cure my mother’s illness? No matter how much money it costs, as long as my mother can be cured.”
The doctor’s medical skills were limited. He had truly done his best.
“Second Master Yan, this doctor’s medical skills are limited. Indeed, I cannot cure Madam Yan. You should go to Daxing Town to invite Dr. Bai to take a look at Madam Yan. Dr. Bai previously practiced at Jiren Hall and is quite renowned. With his treatment, perhaps there is still hope for Madam Yan’s recovery.”
Yan Boshu ran a restaurant in Daxing Town and was very familiar with the place. Naturally, he knew of Bai Mingyue’s great reputation. It was just that after Dr. Bai left Jiren Hall, his whereabouts were unknown.
“Where is Dr. Bai now?”
The doctor packed up his medical kit while replying, “I heard that Dr. Bai often goes to eat at a small restaurant called Yu Family Private Kitchen. Second Master Yan might as well try his luck there.”
After seeing the doctor off, Yan Boshu freshened up and prepared to go to Yu Family Private Kitchen in town to try his luck.
It was just that he did not know when this Yu Family Private Kitchen had appeared in Daxing Town. But even now that he learned of this competitor, he did not take it to heart.
Yu Family Private Kitchen – judging by the name, it was a small restaurant. A place like this could not possibly pose any threat to his family’s restaurant business.
He was about to set foot on the carriage when Ms. Hu hurriedly ran out after him.
“What are you chasing after me for?”
He glanced at Ms. Hu. “Mother can’t move. Hurry back and take care of her.”
Ms. Hu ignored his words and pulled him aside, whispering, “Husband, are you stupid? With Mother lying in bed like this, the Yan family’s money will have a chance to fall into our hands.”
Yan Boshu’s face turned cold. He shook off her arm.
“Hu Chunni, don’t give me such bad ideas. I want the Yan family’s property, but I don’t want to trade for it with my mother’s life. You go back and take care of mother. If anything happens to her, I won’t let you off.”
Ms. Hu was embarrassed and angry. “You’re too soft-hearted. Just wait for the eldest to come out of the county prison and fight you for the Yan family property. Now that the eldest has lost his position as the county court’s steward, he will certainly care more about the Yan family property.”
