Chapter 120: Chapter 120: Take Away the Servant
"Hmm."
Just as the two of them were packing their luggage, Housekeeper Lin arrived.
Followed by the servants who originally belonged to their East Cross Courtyard.
More than twenty people, all with varying degrees of injuries, but their eyes were filled with relief at having survived.
Upon seeing Mrs. Dong, they all knelt down one after another.
"This servant thanks Madam for saving our lives!"
This scene left Mrs. Dong and Nanny Dong looking at each other in dismay.
They had just mentioned wanting to save people, and how did it turn out so quickly?
So she looked at Housekeeper Lin and curiously asked.
"Housekeeper Lin, what is this..."
"The Prime Minister ordered it. He said if the main house is to move, they cannot do without servants, so he mercifully pardoned them and sent them back altogether."
Mrs. Dong felt a bit grateful, but this gratitude was limited to the moment.
Over the years, Prime Minister Lin’s indifference was also one reason the main house was bullied to this day.
If, from the very start, he, as a father, had treated everyone fairly.
The East and West Wings would not have come to such a state.
Thinking of it, she spoke calmly.
"May I trouble Housekeeper Lin to thank my father-in-law, and as for Nanny Dong’s situation..."
Currently, what Mrs. Dong was most concerned about was this; if she couldn’t take Nanny Dong along, she wouldn’t leave today.
So Housekeeper Lin smiled faintly.
"Madam, rest assured, the Prime Minister says Nanny Dong only accidentally injured that old servant while trying to protect her master. That servant was extremely evil, even trying to harm the young master, a person who deserved to die! I’ve already sent word back to the Wang Family, and they replied saying that even if she’s returned, they would beat her to death. So Nanny Dong is fine and will stay with Madam from now on."
Hearing this, both Mrs. Dong and Nanny Dong were genuinely grateful.
Especially Nanny Dong, who thought her time had come.
Planning to return to the Prime Minister’s Mansion to receive her punishment once Mrs. Dong settled.
Unexpectedly...
She could actually leave alive!
She took a deep breath and then let it out slowly.
"Thank you, Prime Minister, this servant gives her heartfelt thanks."
Then, facing Ronghe Hall, she sincerely knelt down and kowtowed several times.
After getting up, she led the returned servants to apply medicine.
Knowing they wouldn’t stay long, Housekeeper Lin, out of personal concern, asked more.
"Madam, is there a suitable place outside to stay? Do you need this old servant to help search?"
Mrs. Dong appreciated his kindness but politely declined.
"We’ve already asked my elder brother to help find a place, news should come in a few days. Now, due to the third son’s complex illness, to ensure immediate treatment, we’ll stay at my mother’s home for the time being."
"Indeed, indeed. Dong Family’s Second Uncle’s medical skills are praised by everyone outside. With him, the third young master will surely turn the corner and recover."
"Let’s hope so."
"Then Madam, continue with your tasks, if you need anything, just send someone to call on this servant."
"Okay, Housekeeper Lin, take care!"
In the East Cross Courtyard, Dong Family’s Second Madam tended to their injuries.
Besides three maids with severe sprains requiring half a month of rest, the others only had superficial injuries.
Applying medicine would heal them.
When they returned, they heard about the "family division" and all showed delighted expressions.
Just the thought of leaving this detestable place with the main house filled them with joy.
Their packing was remarkably quick.
Within a short half-hour, over forty boxes were placed in the courtyard’s middle.
Filled with items they were accustomed to using daily.
Though the tables, chairs, and beds in the house were all replaced gradually after Mrs. Dong married in.
Having used them for so many years, they had grown familiar.
But they couldn’t take them, so they had to be left behind.
The items they took were those easily carried.
Yet even so, the rooms suddenly felt empty.
Were it not for the people standing within, it might have already felt desolate.
Eldest Master Dong arranged everything and brought the carriage over.
Returning to the Prime Minister’s Mansion, he also brought a stretcher wrapped with quilts and some clearly strong servants.
Transporting Lin Muzhi required careful care.
The most important thing was that his head shouldn’t be jolted again.
And the stretcher carried by these servants was steady as a mountain, with no movement at all.
Lin Muzhi, lying on it, was not affected.
Exiting the East Cross Courtyard, they headed straight for the carriage.
The two horses harnessed to the carriage were well-trained, slowly pacing back towards the Dong Family.
Mrs. Dong accompanied her son, departing first.
The remaining luggage was then directed outside by Mr. Lin.
Everyone in the Prime Minister’s Mansion knew what had happened, but Housekeeper Lin strictly forbade anyone from approaching or discussing the East Cross Courtyard matters.
Therefore, their departure didn’t cause a major stir.
Instead, when the last few carts of luggage were being taken away, Housekeeper Lin came again, accompanied by Shushui from beside Mrs. Wang.
Seeing the arrivals, Mr. Lin was greatly displeased.
"What are you here for?"
His expression serious and wary.
Shushui frowned; she didn’t want to come either, but who else in the West Wing could?
So she forced herself to speak.
"This servant Shushui greets Master. This time, I come by the Prime Minister’s order to deliver something to Master, and I hope Master will receive it."
After speaking, she handed over the wooden box in her hands.
Mr. Lin glanced at Housekeeper Lin, seeing him nod, he restrained himself and took it.
Seeing the three hundred thousand taels of silver notes lying quietly inside was a bit surprising.
"This is..."
"This is for the division, prepared by the Prime Minister. Since Master and Madam are moving out, there are many things to handle outside, everywhere needs spending, so it was sent over."
Looking at the light silver notes, Mr. Lin felt nothing inside.
Though he didn’t know the exact amount Ronghe Hall and the West Wing had amassed.
It was definitely more than this!
Thinking about it, he didn’t refuse at all.
"This is what our main house deserves, the rest, let bygones be bygones."
After saying this, he glanced in Ronghe Hall’s direction.
Lived his once-proud father, but now, the last shred of familial bond between them was gone.
Who knows when they’ll meet again?
Thinking of his father’s repeated reproaches over the years and neglect towards his wife and children.
He felt no nostalgia.
Turning to Housekeeper Lin, he said.
"I won’t bid farewell to Father. We’ll meet again someday and talk about other things."