PFC Chapter 259 Wind and Cold
Chapter 259 Wind and Cold
As night deepened and the heavy darkness enveloped them, after traveling for several hours without stopping, they arrived in the quiet of the latter half of the night.
Two horse-drawn carriages, one after the other, slowly made their way toward the village entrance, the rumbling of their wheels breaking the tranquility of the night.
The rumble of the carriage was like a thunderclap, startling the old dog that had been lazily lying at the village entrance, deep in its sleep.
It instantly became alert and barked incessantly. The barking was exceptionally loud in the night, which was so quiet you could hear a pin drop, breaking the silence of the night.
Su Yinyin specially invited a highly skilled and renowned doctor from the Divine Physician Pavilion to accompany her on this trip, just in case.
With a nervous heart, Lin Jie carefully lifted a corner of the curtain inside the car.
He cautiously looked outside, then said to the fifth brother who was driving the carriage, "Fifth brother, turn left in a bit."
Although Lao Wu was Su Yinyin's subordinate, Lin Jie had a deep and unreserved respect for him.
During his time living in the Su family mansion, Lin Jie experienced many ups and downs and hardships.
He gradually matured, learning many profound principles and practical skills in dealing with people and situations, and becoming more and more mature.
The people under Su Yinyin's command are all highly skilled and capable, possessing not only superb martial arts skills.
They are feared throughout the martial arts world, and each also shoulders other crucial and important responsibilities and positions.
For example, the fifth brother, in addition to being responsible for protecting Su Yinyin's personal safety and safeguarding the peace of the Su family, also has other duties.
She also needs to carefully manage and operate all the public businesses in the capital, and she is also very adept at navigating the business world.
Su Yinyin specially arranged for her fifth brother-in-law, Lin Jie, to personally lead the trip, which shows how much she valued it and was unwilling to allow any mishaps.
Upon hearing Lin Jie's words, the fifth brother dared not be negligent in the slightest and hurriedly replied, "Yes, Young Master Lin."
The carriage quickly turned left following the route Lin Jie had indicated, its wheels kicking up a little dust.
Su Nian'an's face was full of worry, her expression as if shrouded in dark clouds. She said anxiously, "I don't know how serious my mother-in-law's illness has become, or what her condition is like."
Su Yinyin gently comforted her, "Third sister, don't worry too much. We'll be there soon, and we'll know the situation in no time."
Before long, the carriage came to a steady and quiet stop in front of a simple, slightly old-fashioned courtyard.
Lin Jie couldn't wait any longer. He jumped off the carriage first and rushed to knock on the door with great speed. His anxious appearance showed his concern for his mother-in-law's condition.
But just as he raised his hand, before it fell, he heard a loud, shrill noise coming from inside the house. The sound was so sharp and piercing that it made his heart skip a beat.
A man said in a voice that was almost pleading and almost desperate, "Wife, Mother's illness really can't be delayed any longer. Let's take her to the county to see a doctor as soon as possible! If we delay any longer, she really will die!"
A woman's sharp, shrill voice immediately followed, "What are you looking at? You just like being a sucker like this."
No money! How can we afford to go to the doctor! Do you think medical treatment doesn't cost money? We're dirt poor!
Upon hearing this, Lin Jie's hand, which was about to knock on the door, froze in mid-air, his face filled with shock and anger.
Lin Jie knew perfectly well that one of these two people was his own brother, and the other was his sister-in-law.
At this moment, Su Yinyin, Su Nian'an, Lao Wu, and the doctor were standing behind Lin Jie, each with a different expression.
Everyone looked at Lin Jie's surprised and incredulous expression and couldn't help but feel a little strange, secretly wondering what was going on inside the room.
The man pleaded again, "Wife, if we don't get our mother medical treatment soon, she really won't make it! She's our own mother who gave birth to us!"
The woman's voice grew increasingly shrill, as if it were about to pierce one's eardrums, as she shouted, "If you can't hold on, then don't. Just die and be done with it. This family is in such a mess because of her!"
Since she fell ill, our family hasn't had a single peaceful day!
The man said loudly, "Wife, you can't say that. Hasn't Mother helped us enough? Whenever there's something good to eat at home, Mother always puts us first."
The woman continued her unreasonable and persistent accusations: "Help us? Help us with what? You've been helping your brother, haven't you?"
Your brother is such a heartless ingrate; he was so good to your mother when she was able to do anything.
"Let your mother live with him. Now that your mother is old and can't work anymore, he dumps her on us, taking all the benefits. Now that your mother is sick, he hasn't come back!"
Lin Jie could no longer tolerate his sister-in-law's heartless and distorted words. Enraged, he pushed the door open forcefully.
Enraged, she shouted, "Sister-in-law, how can you distort the truth and spout such nonsense! Have you forgotten how good Mother was to us?"
The two people inside the house were startled by the sudden, loud noise.
Upon seeing the crowd standing at the door, he was stunned and speechless, completely at a loss for what to do.
The man looked embarrassed and stammered, "Brother, you...you're back?"
The woman snapped out of her daze, still stubborn, and said arrogantly, "Hmph, so what if you come back? Am I wrong? Hmph, what can you do if you come back? Where are we going to get money for that old woman's medical treatment!"
Upon seeing this, Su Yinyin knew that Lin Jie and Su Nian'an, with their personalities, were no match for this shrewish and domineering woman.
Su Yinyin stepped forward, her gaze sharp as a knife, her aura chilling, and said coldly, "Sister-in-law, as a daughter, you should prioritize filial piety."
Aren't you afraid of being despised, condemned by thousands, and bearing eternal infamy for your unfilial and unjust behavior?
Doesn't your conscience bother you?
The woman curled her lip, looking disdainful, and said nonchalantly, "Who do you think you are, to order me around and lecture me?"
What I do is none of your business to criticize!
Su Nian'an was furious and said angrily, "Sister-in-law, you have gone too far! You are simply unreasonable and have no humanity whatsoever! How can you be so heartless and ungrateful to your elders!"
The fifth brother stepped forward, exuding an imposing aura, and shouted loudly, "Don't be rude to the young lady! Stop being so presumptuous!"
At this moment, the doctor spoke up, "Stop arguing, let's check the patient's condition first. Don't delay any longer, time is of the essence."
Every moment of delay increases the patient's risk!
Everyone rushed to the mother-in-law's bedside. After examining her carefully, the doctor frowned so deeply that it looked as if he could trap a fly, and his expression was solemn.