Yu Wen's study was located in the annex to the west of the courtyard. It was a large room with all four walls piled with books. A large desk was in the middle of the room. Next to the desk were several large blue and white porcelain jars with tall and short scrolls inserted in them. On the desk was a small pastel fish tank with two goldfish in it, one red and one black.
Of course, Yu Tang pushed her father in not to ask for the Qingtian jade seed material, but to discuss her mother's condition with Yu Wen.
Before her father came back, she thought about it carefully. In her previous life, her family was destroyed because of the flood in Changxing Street, but it was actually caused by her mother's illness that could not be relieved.
If she wants to change her fate in her previous life, she has to start with her mother's illness.
Only if her mother recovered, her father would not rush to seek medical help, and would not take her mother out to see a doctor just because she heard rumors. As for property, it was gone. The most important thing was the person.
"Father, didn't you say you went to Suzhou City to see that doctor Yang Yu?" Yu Tang fiddled with the asparagus in the Duobao Pavilion in the study and asked, "What did Doctor Yang Yu say? Can he cure mother's illness?"
Yu Wen still treated Yu Tang as a child and said, "That's an adult matter, don't worry about it. Just stay with your mother. I'll take care of your mother's illness!"
Yu Tang casually picked up a branch of asparagus fern and teased the fish in the fish tank, saying, "Dad, don't always treat me like a child. I knew about the flood in Changxing Street a long time ago. I went to see the excitement at that time. But I still helped my aunt to hide it from my mother. My mother hasn't heard a single word until today. Even my aunt praised me for being sensible."
Yu Wen was very surprised. He watched his daughter messing around with the two goldfish in the fish tank and couldn't help laughing: "Look at you, you're just teasing cats and dogs. How can you be a grown-up girl? How can I treat you as a grown-up girl?"
The seven years in the Li family were too hard. If she hadn't found some fun in the midst of hardship, she would probably have died long ago.
Yu Tang said coquettishly: "What does this have to do with growing up? You are so old, but you are still a horse hoof cake from outside the mountain."
Yu Wen coughed twice in embarrassment and changed the subject: "How is your mother's health these days? She always keeps it a secret from me, and I'm really unsure!"
Yu Tang was waiting for her father to say this. She said, "If you don't tell me what's in your heart, I don't want to tell you what's in your heart either."
"Oh my! Our daughter even knows how to negotiate with me." Yu Wen teased his daughter, but when he looked up he saw her serious look. He couldn't help but feel a little strange in his heart, as if in the blink of an eye his daughter had grown into a big girl who was not only sensible, but also knew how to care, be considerate and love her parents.
This made him feel both emotional and proud.
Others say that he spoils his daughter too much, but his daughter is not spoiled by him.
And he became more and more filial.
Yu Wen decided to respect his daughter's wishes.
I also gave my daughter the Qingtian jade seed material that she liked to play with.
While searching for the piece of Qingtian jade seed in the box, he said, "I didn't get to see Doctor Yang Yi. His apprentice said that Doctor Yang Yi retired from the Yi Hospital because he injured the tendons and veins in his hands. How could I insist on seeing Doctor Yang Yi?"
Yu Tang was slightly stunned.
In her previous life, Dr. Yang Yi never practiced medicine again after returning to her hometown. She thought that Dr. Yang Yi was old and frail, but she didn't expect this to be the reason.
She asked, "Dad, is it true that for Mom's illness, we can only seek help from Doctor Yang Yu?"
If her father wanted to take her mother to Putuo Mountain, she would stop it at all costs.
Yu Wen finally found the Qingtian jade seed material and decided to find a suitable box to store the seed material.
He started to search again: "Dr. Yang Yi was introduced to me by your uncle Lu. He was known for his gynecology in the palace. When the Empress Dowager was pregnant with the Emperor, it was Dr. Yang Yi who saved her pregnancy. Your mother's illness was caused by you, so of course it would be best to find Dr. Yang Yi."
Uncle Lu was called Lu Xin. He was the same age as her father and they were close friends. He was the one who sold the painting "Diaoyin in Songxi" to her father. He also persuaded her father to print a collection of poems and coaxed her father into paying a large sum of money. As a result, most of the poems in the collection were his poems. Few people remembered her father as the investor, but Lu Xin's poems gradually became popular in the Jiangnan area.
Yu Tang therefore disliked this man, and said, "Don't listen to him on everything. Since he knew that Dr. Yang Yu was retiring, why didn't he ask why Dr. Yang Yu wanted to retire? You made a wasted trip, and your mother was frightened."
Yu Wen finally found a suitable red lacquer box, sat on the armchair behind the desk, and said, "Don't say that. Your uncle Lu is also kind-hearted. Not only did he personally accompany me to Suzhou City, he also helped me find another doctor, Wang Bai, who lives in seclusion in Putuo Mountain. However, Wang Bai is good at pediatrics, and I don't know if he can cure your mother?"
It turns out that Lu Xin was also involved in the events at Mount Putuo.
Yu Tang was furious and asked, "Dad, did Uncle Lu pay for you to go to Suzhou City? Did you pay for it or did he pay for it himself?"
Yu Wen laughed and said, "How can you be so calculating, kid?"
She knew that Lu Xin was plotting against her father again.
Yu Tang said angrily, "I think that since Uncle Lu knows these doctors so well, why doesn't he suggest that you take Mom to the capital to seek medical treatment. After all, there are doctors everywhere in the capital. If there is no one, there are others. You can always find one who can cure Mom's illness."
Yu Wen laughed and said, "What do you think Doctor Yu is? He's everywhere! Your uncle Lu cares about me, so he pays special attention to the news about Doctor Yu. You can't talk about your uncle Lu like that anymore, it's rude."
Yu Tang encouraged his father to take his mother to the capital for medical treatment.
As long as they avoid those dangerous places, they can save their parents' lives, and their family can be complete and happy.
Yu Wen was somewhat moved by Yu Tang's words. But going to the capital was a big deal, and if he made up his mind, there were many things to prepare.
He tried to put the Qingtian jade seed material into the box and said absentmindedly: "This is the Qingtian jade seed material you wanted. Keep it well and don't lose it. I snatched it from your uncle Lu."
Yu Tang was unwilling to even hear this name anymore, and said, "Then I won't compete for your love. You should just give me the inkstone with the dripping lotus leaf!"
"Just take it if I give it to you!" Yu Wen stretched out his hand and didn't retract it, teasing Yu Tang, "I was planning to keep the lotus leaf dripping inkstone and negotiate with you next time you act naughty! If I give it to you now, wouldn't it be a loss!"
Yu Tang thought that this Qingtian jade seed material was indeed a good thing, and she didn't need to change her mind for other things just for Lu Xin.
If she finds it offensive, she can use it as a gift.
Yu Tang took the box and thanked her father. After they discussed for a while what kind of seal to carve with this Qingtian jade seed material, she reminded her father: "Dad, if you go to the capital to see a doctor, you will definitely need a lot of silver. You have been holding the painting "Diaoyin in Songxi" in your hands for several days."
Yu Wen smiled awkwardly.
If Yu Tang hadn't mentioned this, he would have really forgotten about it.
Yu Wen had no concept of money and no demands. He said nonchalantly, "Your Uncle Lu and I are good friends. He won't say anything if I give him the money a few days later. And even if the family is short of money, we don't need money for your mother's medicine. You don't have to worry."
Yu Tang knew his father would answer like this.
She said, "Dad never takes care of the family accounts, right? Do you want to ask Mrs. Chen?"
Because of her health, Mrs. Chen never took care of the household affairs. Mrs. Chen also lived up to Mrs. Chen's trust. She managed the household affairs in an orderly manner and never made any mistakes.
Yu Wen hesitated and asked, "You can't even afford your mother's medicine, right?"
Yu Tang was so upset that he said, "It's useless to just sit back and eat. The shop at home was burned down, and there will be no income for a long time. But my mother's medicine can't be stopped for a day, and my uncle wants to rebuild the shop. Where does all this money come from?"
Yu Wen knew that Yu Tang would not exaggerate to stop him from spending.
When his hobbies conflicted with his wife's illness, Yu Wen gave in to his wife's condition without hesitation.
"I see." He responded somewhat embarrassedly.
Yu Tang knew that his father would not buy the painting.
She breathed a sigh of relief and brought up the matter of the shop again: "My eldest aunt came from a merchant family. When my grandfather was alive, he saw that my eldest aunt was capable, so he asked me to marry him. And my grandfather also said this when he passed away. , from now on, you can’t avoid your eldest aunt in matters in the shop. I want you and your eldest uncle to listen to your eldest aunt's opinions. Would you like to discuss things in the shop? I see that my eldest uncle and my eldest cousin are very busy these days. Uncle is always helping our family. You should also help uncle at this critical time."
Her grandfather did indeed give such instructions before he died.
Yu Wen nodded.
Yu Tang smiled brightly.
Things at home have finally made some small progress.
Yu Wen touched Yu Tang's head and said, "Then you should bear the brunt of the situation in front of your mother. I will find an opportunity to meet your aunt."
Yu Tang happily agreed, took the small red lacquered box and left the study with Yu Wen.
Chen asked Yu Tang to invite his uncle's family to dinner at home: "Your uncle has worked hard while your father is away. Please invite your uncle to have a drink with your father to relieve his fatigue."
Although the Yu brothers separated, they still lived in houses next to each other and were very close.
Yu Tang took Shuang Tao to his uncle's house through the back door.
Wang was counting her dowry.
Yu Tang ran straight into Wang's inner room and whispered to his aunt as if to seek credit: "I have already told my father, and he said that he would discuss the matter in the shop with you first."
She hoped that her aunt would take the initiative so that her father wouldn't just casually discuss things with whoever he caught.
The eldest aunt was delighted and pinched Yu Tang's face: "Good girl, you are getting smarter and smarter. You look like a little cotton-padded jacket now."
Yu Tang turned his head to avoid the "claws" of his aunt, and ran away with Shuang Tao: "Come quickly, my mother and father are waiting at home!"
Wang looked at her back, smiled and shook her head.