Chapter 197
As he spoke, the butler took out some medicine from his pocket and handed it to Mu Shen, and continued, "Look, these are the medicines that the master usually takes."
"Moreover, ever since the old lady passed away and the eldest young master ran away from home, the master has suffered from severe insomnia due to excessive sadness and sorrow, and his liver function has also been greatly affected. Sometimes he even coughs up blood!"
"Although the master seems to be in good spirits on weekdays, that's just because he has been carefully cared for. But in fact, the master's body is already full of holes and scars!"
At this point, the butler's eyes reddened and his voice choked up a little. Obviously, he really felt sorry for the master.
"Please show the master how to treat him!" The butler looked at Mu Shen with a worried look on his face, his eyes full of pleading.
"Now, even the medicine used by the master to treat his illness has been discontinued!"
Mu Shen was shocked when he heard this, and turned to look at Mr. Xia in disbelief. Mr. Xia looked indifferent and didn't seem to want to say more.
Seeing this, how could Mu Shen not understand the reason?
"Grandpa Xia, let me help you. Maybe there is a way to treat it." Mu Shen hurriedly stepped forward and said to Grandpa Xia with concern.
However, Old Master Xia waved his hand and refused, "No need. I don't want to live in disgrace. If I hadn't wanted to avenge Rou'er and protect Lin'er, I'm afraid I wouldn't have survived until today."
"Now that Lin'er is being taken care of by a group of good children like you, I can rest assured to go to the underground to reunite with my wife."
Mu Shen felt a pang of pain in his heart when he heard what Old Man Xia said.
He knew very well that the reason why Mr. Xia was so pessimistic and desperate was largely because he blamed himself for the unfortunate death of Grandma Xia.
Indeed, this incident was inextricably linked to him. If he had not accepted the mother and son with ulterior motives back home, perhaps such a tragedy would not have happened today.
"I've heard Ruo'an and Leng Zexi mention that Grandpa Xia, you actually had the key evidence of Xia Jiye and his mother's murder of Grandma Xia a long time ago, but you kept it secret and never made it public, right?"
Mu Shen asked cautiously, staring at Old Man Xia, trying to catch a clue from the changes in his expression.
"You know very well that what happened was not accidental, but why didn't you report them? You obviously have no good feelings towards them, and there is no blood relationship between you. Are you going to just watch those villains go unpunished?" Mu Shen really couldn't understand this.
After all, judging from their daily interactions, Mr. Xia obviously dotes on his wife.
However, what is puzzling is that he could tolerate the murderer of his beloved wife to be at large for more than 20 years and even treated him well.
"It was Leng Zexi who told you this, right?" Old Master Xia turned his gaze to Mu Shen and asked.
Mu Shen nodded and replied, "He told me part of the situation and mentioned that Lin Cai is helping to find relevant evidence. He thinks you might have some clues."
Hearing this, Old Master Xia lowered his head slightly and sighed softly, "If that's the case, then you should tell Lin Cai not to waste his efforts. The key evidence from that year is now only in my hands, and the rest has long been completely destroyed."
After a moment of silence, Old Master Xia raised his head, staring into the distance with a firm and deep gaze, and said slowly: "However, it won't be long, at most in five days, all the truth will surface. I have endured this matter for too long..."
Mu Shen took a step forward and consoled him with concern: "Grandpa Xia, if that's the case, you should take good care of yourself now! The dead are gone, and you should also think more about your relatives who are still alive."
"After Grandma Xia got into trouble, my father resolutely left here and has been deeply resentful of you ever since."
"So many years have passed, and you have not made any compensation to him, and he has never forgiven you! Can you really bear not to see Ruoan's children grow up healthy and happy?" Mu Shen asked in a deep voice.
Then he continued, "I heard from Lin Cai that your study is filled with Ruoan's photo albums from childhood to adulthood."
"Don't you want to treat those three cute little guys like you did to Ruoan back then, raising them well and accompanying them as they grow up?"
At this point, Mu Shen's tone became heavier: "Father has already lost mother. If father also loses you, his dearest and most beloved one, how will he face the long road of life ahead? Do you want him to regret it again?"
After saying this, Mu Shen looked at Grandpa Xia affectionately.
When Mr. Xia heard this, he couldn't help but look up and his eyes met Mu Shen's.
After a moment of silence, he slowly shook his head and sighed, "After all, it is me as a father who feels guilty towards him... and I know the severity of my condition well. I'm afraid this disease is difficult to cure."
However, Mu Shen had no intention of giving up. He looked at Old Man Xia with a determined face and said, "Those are just casual remarks made by others. I don't think so."
"Let me go with you to the hospital tomorrow for another comprehensive physical examination. We will make a conclusion after the results come out."
Perhaps moved by Mu Shen's sincere and persistent attitude, Old Man Xia stared at his concerned face for a long time, and finally nodded slightly to show his agreement.
At this moment, without any warning, Mr. Xia suddenly started coughing violently again. His face turned red and his body trembled uncontrollably.
He quickly took out a snow-white handkerchief from his arms and covered his mouth tightly.
As a heart-wrenching cough sounded, the originally snow-white handkerchief was instantly dyed a shocking red.
Seeing this, the housekeeper at the side hurriedly took the medicine from Mu Shen's hand, opened the bottle cap in a hurry, poured out a few pills and handed them to Mr. Xia.
At this time, Mr. Xia was coughing violently and his body was shaking slightly.
After he calmed down a little, Mu Shen quickly brought the cup of water in his hand to his mouth and said softly: "Grandpa Xia, drink some water to moisten your throat first."
Old Man Xia took the cup and took a sip before Mu Shen handed him the pill.
Watching Old Man Xia take the medicine, Mu Shen thought to himself: I used to think Ruoan's worries were a bit excessive, but now look at the situation.
If I hadn't come to visit him today, I'm afraid the old man would have missed the chance to receive treatment! Thinking of this, Mu Shen couldn't help but feel a little scared.
"Let's go to the hospital for a comprehensive check-up first." Mu Shen said to Grandpa Xia with a serious face.
Hearing this, the butler on the side suddenly showed his joy and responded excitedly: "Okay, I'll arrange a car right away!" He was so happy to see that the master was finally willing to accept treatment.
However, at this moment, Mr. Xia suddenly said, "Don't tell anyone else about this for now, so as not to make them worry."
As he spoke, he turned to look at Mu Shen, with a hint of determination in his eyes.
Mu Shen understood the old man's concerns, so he nodded and agreed: "Okay, I won't tell anyone. But you have to promise me to go to the hospital and get the check-up done first."
After saying that, Mu Shen reached out and held onto Old Man Xia, preparing to help him get up and go out.
At the same time, Mu Shen was worried that everyone at home would be worried because he had not returned home for a long time, so he took out his mobile phone and sent a message to his mother Zhong Yanyan, informing her that there was an urgent matter to be dealt with in the hospital and he would not be home for dinner tonight, and asked everyone not to wait for him.
Since Lin Cai went directly to the Ou family and did not return to the Xia family, he naturally had no idea that the old man was going to the hospital.
It was dinner time, and everyone was sitting around the table preparing to eat when Xia Lin suddenly said, "Mu Shen has something to do, so he won't be back for dinner today!"
When Lin Cai heard this, he felt a vague sense of worry in his heart.
You know, my brother will officially start his job next week. According to common sense, it is impossible for him to go to the hospital to work so early!
What kind of important matter could make him forget even his meal?
Zhong Yanyan frowned and muttered to herself, "Didn't we agree to go check up on the old man? Why was he called to the hospital so suddenly? I don't know if he has time to eat. I'm really worried... Never mind, these shrimps are fresh and delicious. Let's save some for him. When he comes back later, he can have them as a midnight snack."
As she spoke, she carefully picked out a few prawns, put them in a bowl and set it aside.
At this time, Lin Cai, who was also worried, couldn't help but ask, "Did he go to see Grandpa Xia?"
Zhong Yanyan nodded gently and replied: "Yes, if Ruoan says he is worried, let him go over and take a look."
When Lin Cai heard this, he became more and more uneasy, and thought to himself: Could it be that Ruoan noticed something unusual?
On the other hand, Mu Shen knew very well that Lin Cai lived with Grandpa Xia, and it was difficult to keep this secret for long, so he stopped trying to hide it and told Lin Cai the details directly, and repeatedly told him not to reveal a word to other family members.
After listening to this, Lin Cai's face became solemn. He silently put down the bowl and chopsticks in his hands, stood up and said, "Mom, I'm sorry, there is something urgent at the company that needs my attention. I won't be home for dinner. I'll leave first."
After saying that, he turned around and left in a hurry, leaving everyone in the room looking at his receding back, full of confusion and worry.
Ouyang Jin did not miss the worry in his third brother's eyes just now. Company matters?
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