A Good Country Wife
Chapter 203 Even Cuter_1

Chapter 203: Chapter 203 Even Cuter_1

Although a bit delicate, she was usually the most reasonable and never lost her temper for no reason. What on earth was happening today? It was just too abnormal, but given the sight of his young wife’s agitation, like a small animal on the brink of madness, Zhao Erhu decided not to provoke her further and left the room to come up with a solution.

After pondering alone and getting nowhere, Zhao Erhu inquired with his elder brother, sister-in-law, and Dalang, but failed to pinpoint any issue that might have upset Lin Yue. Since there wasn’t anything that seemed to make her unhappy, it must be that she was feeling unwell. At this point, Zhao Erhu couldn’t consider Lin Yue’s wishes; since she was reluctant and acting this way, taking her to the doctor in the city would certainly be met with resistance. Left with no choice, Zhao Erhu had to hitch the ox cart and go to the city to bring the doctor home.

"Sister-in-law, I entrust my wife to your care for a bit. She’s in the room, seeking peace and quiet, and doesn’t want to see anyone. Just keep an eye on her, and if there’s anything amiss, check on her. I’m off to the city to fetch the doctor," Zhao Erhu instructed Dalang and others.

"You guys also need to help your aunt take good care of your mother. She’s unwell, so don’t upset her, got it? But if she does get angry, try to comfort her, okay? She loves you and surely wouldn’t want to take her anger out on you."

"Erhu, don’t worry, it’s getting late, hurry into the city and bring the doctor back. Everything’s under control at home, I’ll take good care of your wife," Liu said, feeling anxious upon hearing that Lin Yue was ill.

In the days they helped out at Zhao Erhu’s home, Zhao Dahuo and his wife saw more and more to admire about their sister-in-law. Such a woman was not only virtuous and kind but also treated the children better than her own. She was courteous to friends and relatives worthy of connection, never mistreating them, and was capable to boot. Truly a rare find, it would be odd if Erhu didn’t cherish her. Any household would treasure such a daughter-in-law, unless they were blind and brainless.

When Zhao Erhu rushed into Xin’an City with the ox cart, it was already evening. Dr. Zheng was packing up his medicine chest ready to go home. Seeing Zhao Erhu in such a fervent hurry, Dr. Zheng didn’t hesitate or ask any questions and immediately set off to make a house call. Now he was uncertain if he could return before the city gates closed at nightfall.

If it had been anyone else without a serious situation, Dr. Zheng would have refused, but Zhao Erhu’s case was different. Moreover, the patient was Lin Yue, with whom he had a degree of acquaintance. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have recommended Divine Doctor Jiang to Lin Yue in the past. He respected this woman’s character and skills. Furthermore, when Divine Doctor Jiang left Xin’an City, he specifically instructed them to look out for Lin Yue and notify him if she faced any trouble, indicating his high regard for her. Therefore, for whatever reason, it was his unshakable duty to help.

However, upon arriving at Zhao Erhu’s home, Dr. Zheng went to take Lin Yue’s pulse but was informed by the patient herself that she was not sick at all. Dr. Zheng was somewhat confused; either he misunderstood, or Zhao Erhu had made a mistake. What was going on? But looking at Mistress Lin’s complexion, she seemed quite well, her face full and with a healthy blood color, clearly the work of Divine Doctor Jiang’s treatment, and she looked much healthier than before, not at all like someone who was ill.

"Zhao Erhu, you’re no good man. I’ve told you I’m not ill and yet you still called for a doctor. You just don’t want me to be well, you bad person, heartless! I don’t want to see you anymore." After speaking, Lin Yue simply covered her head with the blanket, whether from embarrassment over her own actions or truly not wanting to see Zhao Erhu.

Zhao Erhu thought that his young wife usually had such good sense, behaving properly in front of outsiders, and even if she was unhappy, she would have cooperated with the doctor’s visit, saving her complaints for later with him. He could have felt at ease after the doctor’s visit, even if she made a fuss; he was willing to bear it. But this time she was not following the usual script, and it was precisely because she wasn’t acting normally that he had called the doctor in the first place.

If it were any ordinary day, Lin Yue would indeed do as Zhao Erhu expected, but today she did not want to hold back, especially when facing Zhao Erhu, Lin Yue seemed to need to vent her frustrations to feel more at ease.

Zhao Erhu awkwardly apologized to Doctor Zheng, "I’m sorry, Doctor Zheng, my wife is young and doesn’t know any better. She’s also in a bad mood today and is throwing a tantrum, so her tone was not very good. Please forgive us, I’ll have a word with her first."

Doctor Zheng smiled and showed his understanding. He had dealt with Madam Lin not once or twice, and this was the first time he had seen such a childish side of her, which also surprised him.

In the past, Madam Lin seemed young, but her interactions with others made people feel she was very mature and shrewd, easily making one overlook her age. Her childish behavior now suddenly made him feel like it was like truly meeting her for the first time, realizing that Madam Lin was indeed young, which made her actions all the more fitting. Perhaps this change was due to her husband waking up, giving her a dependency that allowed her to be more lively and whimsical. Doctor Zheng was actually happy for her. It was better for Madam Lin to live more joyfully; otherwise, bearing such a heavy burden on her shoulders at a young age was not the life a woman should lead.

"Niuniu, I know you’re angry that I didn’t listen to you, but you’ve been sulking and uncomfortable for two or three days without being able to say why. That’s why I asked Doctor Zheng to see you. Doctor Zheng is highly skilled, and he can tell if there’s anything wrong with you at a glance. Besides, since he’s here, we can’t let him come for nothing. Can you let him have a look? Otherwise, I won’t be at ease."

Zhao Erhu coaxed gently and tenderly, ruining his usual tough guy image for his little wife, showing no masculinity in front of Doctor Zheng, all to appease the obstinate Niuniu. Sometimes he found his little wife’s willful childishness endearing, but when she threw a fit, he would start to feel the headache coming on, helplessly following her tune as if seeking his own misery.

Lin Yue gave Zhao Erhu a cold look. After making a fuss, she felt much better inside, and considering Doctor Zheng was present, she didn’t want to go too far.

"What do I care whether you’re worried or not fussing over nothing, who asked you to invite Doctor Zheng from so far away? You think it’s not a bother, don’t you? Now go and pour Doctor Zheng a cup of tea, there, the new tea I just made." Lin Yue pointed at a cabinet in the room, "It’s inside there; you should know."

Seeing Lin Yue return to her usual self, Zhao Erhu finally breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed there wouldn’t be any more trouble, and he hurriedly poured Doctor Zheng a cup of tea.

Having tasted the tea, Doctor Zheng found it quite good and learned upon asking that Lin Yue had made the tea leaves herself.

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