Doctor Sheng was relieved to hear that Zhao Liangcai’s leg was injured, as it was easier to treat than a back injury.
Just as he instructed his grandson, Sheng Huaijin, to cut open Zhao Liangcai’s trousers with scissors, little Aizi burst into the room.
Crying uncontrollably, she rushed to the bedside, grabbed Zhao Liangcai’s hand, and wailed, “Brother, you can’t die~~”
“If you have to die, at least let Langtou see you first,” Aizi cried loudly, her head pressed against Zhao Liangcai’s hand. She couldn’t see the veins bulging on Zhao Liangcai’s forehead, lost in her own sorrow.
“Brother, don’t worry. If you die, I’ll take good care of sister-in-law and Langtou. If sister-in-law remarries, I’ll help her find someone better than you.”
“Zhao Youcai,” Zhao Liangcai hissed Aizi’s full name through gritted teeth.
“Hiccup,” Aizi hiccuped, looking up at Zhao Liangcai with a sorrowful expression.
Zhao Liangcai reached out and pinched Aizi’s face. “Who told you I was going to die?”
“Da Pang said you were carried back, ah~~ Brother, you must let Langtou see you before you die~~” Aizi couldn’t help but start crying again.
Sheng Huaijin, holding the scissors, looked at his grandfather. What should they do? Doctor Sheng stroked his beard and watched the scene unfold.
Seeing that Zhao Liangcai’s leg was not deformed, the problem wasn’t serious. He could be treated later.
“Da Pang? Who is Da Pang? Discussing the family head’s affairs, take him out and give him thirty planks,” Zhao Liangcai’s eyebrows shot up.
This Da Pang was truly bold to be so gossipy around Aizi. And what Aizi said about finding her sister-in-law someone better, had Da Pang taught her that?
He was right to return. This household needed a good rectification.
Qin Junyao, holding a water cup, laughed out loud as she watched Aizi’s mouth gape at Zhao Liangcai’s words. She called towards the doorway, “Da Pang, Xiao Pang, come in.”
Zhao Liangcai was about to find out who this Da Pang was. Disregarding the pain in his leg, he straightened up, his face stern.
The door opened a crack, and two chubby boys, half a head shorter than Aizi, entered.
They wore small round hats and thick cotton clothes, their eyes filled with fear. Like two balls, they knelt and kowtowed to Zhao Liangcai.
Because they were wearing thick clothes, they couldn’t get up after kowtowing and rolled on the ground.
“Hahaha,” Qin Junyao burst into loud laughter. “General Zhao, the one in front is Da Pang. You want to give him thirty planks?”
Hearing he was to be beaten thirty planks, Da Pang pouted and was about to cry. Xiao Pang crawled over and covered Da Pang’s mouth.
The two children rolled on the ground again.
Zhao Liangcai raised his hand to his forehead and leaned back against the wall, his strength gone.
Seeing her brother leaning weakly against the wall, Aizi, still stuck in her initial assumption, crawled onto the bed and hugged Zhao Liangcai, crying. It’s over, her brother was really going to die.
Doctor Sheng continued to examine Zhao Liangcai’s injuries with amusement. Qin Junyao didn’t stop Aizi from crying, thinking it was good for the child to vent after not seeing her brother for a year.
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“Neither leg is broken, only fractured. Apply medicine daily, and you’ll be able to walk freely in half a month.”
“We’ll take our leave now.” After applying medicine to Zhao Liangcai, Doctor Sheng and Sheng Huaijin bid farewell and left.
Aizi, having cried her heart out, calmed down and knew her brother wouldn’t die. She took Da Pang and Xiao Pang to see Langtou.
“Yaoyao, help me wash,” Zhao Liangcai pleaded with Qin Junyao to help him bathe while the servants prepared hot water.
“Zhao Liangcai, do you know what day it is today?” Qin Junyao asked, hands behind her back, with a smile that didn’t reach her eyes.
Zhao Liangcai nodded and beckoned Qin Junyao closer. “I know. It’s our daughter’s full moon. I just wanted to come back early, but something happened unexpectedly.”