A Good Country Wife
Chapter 520 - 514_1

Chapter 520: Chapter 514_1

"The master has gone into town," said Nanny Xu, "he mentioned he had some business to discuss with Shopkeeper Liu and also took the opportunity to deliver New Year’s gifts to Shopkeeper Liu and Doctor Zheng." After saying this and seeing the disappointed look on Lin Yue’s face, she remembered the words Zhao Erhu had specially entrusted her with before leaving. The master really dotes on his lady. It was the first time she had seen a man be so thoughtful and attentive to his wife. She was happy for Lin Yue, and a smile unconsciously spread across Nanny Xu’s face.

"Don’t be disappointed, my lady," Nanny Xu continued, "The master has gone out on account of that scoundrel’s deeds. It’s likely he’s gone to seek revenge for you. You didn’t see how angry the master was when this old servant told him about what my lady had gone through that day. He was so livid, he wished he could tear that villain to pieces right then and there. I have never seen the master with such a terrifying expression. Not even Xixi, let alone this old servant, was nearly scared to death!"

"In the view of this old servant, the master truly holds my lady in his heart. Otherwise, why would he be so angry? But even though he was angry, when he left, he didn’t forget to instruct me to take good care of you, my lady. He also specifically left a message, telling my lady to rest well in bed, assuring that he would return soon and that he has everything under control, so there’s no need for you to worry any further. He also mentioned that you had cried for a long time earlier and might wake up with sore eyes, asking me to apply a warm towel to your eyes as soon as you awoke. Even I am not as thoughtful as the master," said Nanny Xu.

Seeing how well Zhao Erhu treated Lin Yue, Nanny Xu made sure to convey this to Lin Yue, not only to put her at ease but also to keep her well-informed of Zhao Erhu’s kindness. It’s only when couples care and protect each other that their affection can last. It must be said that Nanny Xu really went to great lengths for Lin Yue. Apart from having made up her mind to be loyal to Lin Yue previously, she genuinely felt that the estate gave her a feeling akin to having a family of her own. Perhaps this feeling didn’t come from the estate itself, but from Lin Yue. With Lin Yue around, there was generosity towards the servants, and the estate could maintain such a peaceful atmosphere.

Lin Yue was just thinking about Zhao Erhu, this man who knew nothing of tenderness or romance. He had just returned home after being gone for so long, and before he could properly keep her company, he had run off again. Especially after knowing what had happened to her, he still had the heart to leave her alone at home. She felt angry inside but couldn’t express it. After all, Zhao Erhu hadn’t actually done anything wrong; he was just attending to serious business, only not putting her first. But why did she feel so frustrated?

As she grappled with her feelings, Lin Yue heard Nanny Xu’s words. All her irritation and grievances vanished in an instant, replaced by a sweet contentment in her heart. Although the household was now wealthy and life without Zhao Erhu around was comfortable with the maids and servants attending to her, there was no one to dote on and indulge her like he did. When Zhao Erhu returned, he was like the roof over her head, allowing her to live without worries, free to be capricious when she wished. It seemed to lighten her burdens a great deal. No wonder Nanny Xu always said that a woman needed a man by her side. Now Lin Yue deeply understood this saying.

Thinking about this, Lin Yue turned to Nanny Xu with a smile, "You’re right, Nanny. My eyes do hurt quite a bit, feeling quite sore. I better apply something to them soon."

"Then you lie down, my lady, and I’ll get a warm towel to apply to your eyes," Nanny Xu replied.

After applying the warm towel to her eyes for a while, Lin Yue’s eyes felt much relieved. She then had Xixi take it away. Thinking of how Zhao Erhu hadn’t had a proper meal up to this point because of her, Lin Yue was suddenly inspired to go to the kitchen and cook a meal for him herself. However, she was dissuaded by Nanny Xu’s earnest persuasion.

Lin Yue thus gave up the idea, and perhaps because they were scared by what happened to her this time, Nanny Xu and Xixi were extra cautious lest she come to any harm. In truth, Lin Yue wanted to say that her injuries really had almost healed, and lying around all day like this was nearly suffocating. She simply hoped that Zhao Erhu would return soon.

Zhao Erhu indeed proved to be a man of his word, rushing into town and then back as soon as he had finished his business there without a moment’s delay, ensuring that Lin Yue didn’t have to wait too long.

"Zhao Erhu, you’ve finally come back. You have no idea how annoying Mother Xu and Xixi have been. Even though I’m almost fully recovered, they absolutely refused to let me go out. I’ve been lying in bed so long I’m about to sprout fur. I was going to cook you something delicious myself, but now you’ll miss out on it." As soon as Zhao Erhu returned, Lin Yue immediately complained to him, expressing her grievances about Mother Xu and Xixi.

Zhao Erhu laughed and ruffled Lin Yue’s head with a doting look on his face. ’This girl, surely she can’t stand it anymore,’ he thought. However, amusing as it was, Zhao Erhu naturally took Mother Xu and Xixi’s side on this issue, so he didn’t continue along the lines of what Lin Yue was saying.

"Mother Xu and Xixi are doing this for your own good; they are right to act this way. It was me who instructed them not to spoil you and to keep you in bed. As for cooking, we can talk about that once you’re completely better. Chef Wang’s skills are quite impressive, to be honest, I’ve missed them a bit," he said.

Seeing Zhao Erhu like this, Lin Yue gave him a resentful look. "Zhao Erhu, you haven’t seen me for so long, and instead of spoiling or flattering me, you’re still trying to control me everywhere. It’s really annoying," she said, hitting him a few times as she spoke.

"Annoying or not, there’s nothing I can do about it. I don’t know who said it, but now that you’re married to me, you’re my woman for life. So you might as well let me take care of you."

Lin Yue’s face reddened when she remembered her own words. It was a self-inflicted predicament; at the time, she was only afraid that Zhao Erhu would think less of her for acting that way, so she confessed to him, and now he was mocking her, making it difficult for her to save face. "I didn’t mean that at all. Did you not hear the sarcasm? So what if I married you? Who cares for an old man like you?"

"Whether it’s denying your true feelings or just being stubborn, you are my wife for life either way, and you won’t be able to run away," Zhao Erhu said, giving Lin Yue a loud kiss on the cheek.

Zhao Erhu and Lin Yue bantered back and forth for a while before getting to the main topic. When Lin Yue learned that Zhao Erhu had made over three hundred thousand taels of silver in one trip, she was a bit taken aback and pleasantly surprised, despite being prepared for it. Sea trade really was lucrative. Apart from those three hundred thousand taels, there was also a batch of goods she had produced herself which sold very well and were very popular with the people from the barbaric countries. After deducting the costs, they had made a profit of around a hundred thousand more.

"The merchandise you prepared sold even better than the goods I sourced from the south. The only reason we made so much was the limited quantity. Next time we go to sea, we can bring more and surely earn even more silver. After all, the Princely Heir has also tacitly approved of this business," he said.

"Good. Next year I’ll prepare more. This year it was all so rushed and hasty, which is why I could only manage this much. Next year we’ll have plenty of time to get ready," she replied.

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