The ship's boss sent someone to urge.

It was already dark, but the moon was fine tonight, the river was wide, and the flow was fairly steady. Sailing at night under the moonlight is not a big problem. The boat boss still hopes to stay overnight at the dock next to the county seat, depart as soon as possible, and catch dinner.

Wen gritted his teeth and ordered, let the children take people back to the boat, brought some ingredients, clothes, bedding, medicine and daily necessities, etc., ordered Ma Lu Yao and his wife to stay to assist their daughter, and left a few more powerful male and female servants. But this was not enough, she had to go to Mrs. Xie in person and explain her decision clearly, and she could not leave her young daughter alone to face the angry elders.

But when he walked outside the door of the main house, Wen's feet were a little weak, and he didn't dare to raise his feet to cross the threshold. Mrs. Xie was too powerful in her mind, and she needed a little time to muster up her courage.

However, Xie Mulin had already seen the man sent by the ship's boss probing his brain outside the door. Why bother? Everyone hasn't eaten dinner yet, and if it is delayed, the children of the Xie family will starve. In fact, this matter is not difficult, it's just that Wen's temperament is straight and soft, and he is timid, so he doesn't dare to play tricks on Mrs. Xie.

Xie Mulin simply crossed Wen and walked to Mrs. Xie's bed by himself. With the fresh water and clean bedding brought by Wen, Pearl just gave Mrs. Xie a simple grooming, plus drank medicine, the latter's spirit was slightly better, although he was still sickly, but at least he no longer looked like he was dying.

She saw Xie Mulin coming over, raised her eyelids, and asked weakly, "What's the matter?" Is it about dinner? I don't have an appetite, so I just ask them to boil some white fungus bird's nest porridge. ”

Xie Mulin almost couldn't hold back his laughter. At this time, where to find bird's nest and white fungus in this place? What's more, the preparation before the bird's nest cooking is troublesome, does her old lady have the patience to wait?

Xie Mulin smiled and saluted her: "Old lady, we don't have bird's nest or white fungus, and we didn't prepare these things on the road." But just now I saw that the japonica rice porridge was already boiling at the other end of the kitchen. You are still a patient, so for the sake of your health, it is better to eat lightly. Japonica rice porridge is suitable for your situation. ”

Old Mrs. Xie coughed a few times, pouted and said, "Light and tasteless things, what is there to support people?" "I didn't mention eating bird's nest again, and I guess I understand that it can't be obtained casually.

Xie Mulin continued: "You have also heard from the doctor about your condition. This doctor was brought in by us from Pingwang Town, and he is not the best one in the local area. There is no way, the best doctors in Pingwang Town are not willing to travel dozens of miles by water to go out for consultation, and it is useless to pay more for consultation. There are many merchants passing by in that place, and the doctors are not short of money, and we are not really a rich family, and we don't have the confidence to smash silver if we want to. Only this doctor, who has good medical skills and a good temper, is willing to come with us. You can try the prescription he prescribed, but it's best to invite the famous doctor in Huyin County. Doctor Fang Cai also said that the person who is the best at heart and lung diseases will definitely be able to cure you. ”

Mrs. Xie categorically refused: "No! You can't invite Du Fengchun to come! ”

Xie Mulin blinked: "Do you recognize that famous doctor?" Could it be that he has an old grudge against him? But we also grabbed the medicine in the Du family's pharmacy......"

Mrs. Xie shook her head and said, "I have no old grudges with him, it's just ......" She paused, not knowing what to say.

Du Fengchun is a famous doctor in Huyin County, and he was already famous when he was young. He was born in a local Xinglin family, and his eldest daughter happened to marry the eldest son of Xie Zeshan, the eldest son of the clan, and she was the wife of the Xie family. When Mrs. Xie ran away, the Du family had already married into the Xie family, had children, and often followed behind her mother-in-law Tu, and came to the third room to see her aunt, and she was very familiar with Mrs. Xie. Mrs. Xie didn't want to see Du Fengchun, in fact, she was worried that he would leak the news to her daughter and in-laws, wouldn't that alarm the Xie clan?!

Xie Mulin tried a few words, and soon asked the old lady Xie why she refused to see Du Fengchun, and sighed: "Old lady, the boat that sent us back, the owner of the boat company has relatives in Huyin County, so he asked the boat boss to send letters and gifts. Even if we don't talk about you to the clan, the news will spread quickly when the shipowner's relatives receive the letter. It's useless for us to hide it, but it may cause others to misunderstand that you are ...... I was afraid of the people in the Xie family, even if I came back, I didn't dare to see people secretly. ”

"Nonsense!" Old Mrs. Xie was a little excited, "Why don't I dare to see people?!" I...... I ......" she couldn't help coughing a few times before continuing, "I don't want to be too public!" Your old man just had an accident, we didn't want to stay in the capital to get people's eyes, so we came back. If it's fanfare, isn't it...... Want to gossip?! ”

This reason was unsatisfactory, and Xie Mulin generously accepted it: "But isn't it? The old lady didn't dare to see people. Isn't that why you're sick? How can patients see outsiders well? Naturally, it is necessary to raise it well. So, anyway, the news can't be hidden, you just have to act generously, let my mother and brothers go to the clan to meet the elders, coax the eldest lady to be happy, he is willing to come forward, ask the doctor Du Mingming to help, Du Mingyi will definitely be more attentive to cure your disease. Don't be angry, your life is at stake, if you have to get along with your body for the sake of news that you can't hide, delay your illness and endanger your life, it's too much to lose! ”

Mrs. Xie wanted to be angry, so she didn't want to let the people in the clan know her embarrassment. But...... She vomited blood twice, and she was so sick that she almost thought she was dead, and she was really scared. Xie Mulin's words are also reasonable, in Huyin County, it may not be possible to find a better doctor than Du Fengchun, for the sake of her body, it is better to endure the anger for a while, and ask Du Fengchun to treat her.

Xie Mulin immediately added another suggestion: "We can put down the tent, so that Dr. Du will not see your face, just take the pulse." He wants to ask about the illness or something, and Sister Pearl and Mother He are there. ”

Mrs. Xie is even more satisfied, although this method is a bit self-deceptive, but as long as she doesn't have to directly face the old people who know her black history, she is willing to accept it.

Xie Mulin immediately said: "Then I will let my mother go into the city, and strive for Ming'er to invite Dr. Du over to come." ”

Mrs. Xie waved her hand: "Go, remember to be polite, and ask your mother to send more decent gifts." That Du Lao'er has a very big shelf, and there are not enough benefits, so he won't come to see me! By the way, by the way, adding more gifts to his daughter is more effective than giving Xie Zeshan. As long as Du Shi is willing to help say a few good words, then Du Lao'er will definitely be more attentive than when he treats others! ”

Xie Mulin responded with a smile, exited the room, and winked at his mother, Wen.

Wen was already pleasantly surprised. She cautiously entered the house, and said goodbye to Mrs. Xie, explaining that she was going to take the children to the clan, without mentioning the boys' reading or anything. Mrs. Xie casually agreed, and she was too verbose to urge her to leave.

Wen took the children on the boat so smoothly. Xie Mulin stood on the pier, watched his family leave, looked back at the old mansion behind him, took a deep breath, and began to roll up his sleeves.

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