Chapter 58: My Son is Ruined
At the Tian family's house in Ping'an Town, time went back to half an hour ago. Lu Songli asked someone to return the carriage borrowed from her eldest brother.
Tian was a little confused, not understanding why the carriage was returned so quickly. Lü Zhiyuan happened to come back to retrieve something and saw it, so he naturally had to ask about it.
The person who came to deliver the carriage was Chen Rong. He told the story in a few words, but he didn't go into details. He just gave a general idea so that the young master would have a rough idea.
Just hearing this made Lu Zhiyuan jump up and down. "This damn girl, she found out there was an ambush and didn't even say a word. She actually went to deal with it all by herself. She's so audacious!"
Lu Zhiyuan was shocked and angry.
Tian didn't say anything. She was also terrified by what she had just heard. Her sister-in-law was so bold. Such a big thing, she didn't reveal a word the whole time. And the key is that she even did it! This is outrageous.
Chen Rong quickly said, "Master, the second young lady is not alone, the future second uncle is here too."
Qin Sheng's skills are very impressive, and Chen Rong is one of those who was impressed by him.
"The eldest young master, the young lady, and the second young lady told you to be careful during this period of time. You must pay attention to strangers who suddenly appear around you and take good care of the young master and the young lady." After Chen Rong finished speaking, he hurriedly slipped away.
Lu Zhiyuan walked back and forth in the yard.
Tian was dizzy from his spinning. "Alright, alright, she's done it. What can you do to her?"
Lu Zhiyuan said angrily, "I will definitely tell my parents about her when I get back!"
Unfortunately, when he returned to complain to his parents, Lü Desheng looked at his son with disdain, thinking that his eldest son must be too useless, so his daughter didn't tell him about her plan. This must be the case. Lü Desheng subconsciously ignored the fact that he was also being kept in the dark. His daughter must have kept it a secret from him because she was afraid of worrying him, not because she thought he was useless.
However, Lu Desheng also advised Lu Songli at the time, saying: "My daughter, your elder brother has a point. Although your elder brother is a bit useless, he can still be used. At least he can complete the tasks he is ordered to do without compromise. Next time you have something to do, just use him."
This was something Lu Zhiyuan never expected.
But that’s another story.
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In the end, Zhao Bin was pulled back to the Zhao Mansion by a kind-hearted passerby on an ox cart. After Zhao Bin was abused, the old farmer who heard his cries for help and bravely came to check on him was promised a large sum of money, which made the old man grit his teeth and send him back.
It was almost nightfall when the old farmer, under Zhao Bin's guidance, sent the person to Zhao's house.
Zhao Bin lay naked on the ox cart, covered with sparse straw, one leg hanging at an indescribable angle. It's hard to describe how Luo burst into tears when she saw this scene.
"Old Four, Old Four, tell me, who beat you like this?"
At this time, Zhao Bin had a high fever, shortness of breath, and because of the pain in his left leg, he let out waves of uncontrollable painful groans.
Luo's cry made him open his eyes, and he said with difficulty, "Mom, where is my dad?"
"Your father is in the study. I've already sent someone to get him. He'll be here soon. Son, tell me who hurt you like this. I'll avenge you even if it means I die."
"It's Lu Songli--" Zhao Bin said these words with gritted teeth.
"It's her, it's actually her? What a vicious woman!" Mrs. Luo couldn't believe that her son was harmed like this by her.
Then, Luo burst into tears and cursed the culprit fiercely, "God, please open your eyes and send down a thunderbolt to kill that bitch!"
At this time, Zhao Yutan received the news and stumbled over.
Zhao Bin lay lifeless on the couch, feeling so dirty.
Zhao Yutan couldn't believe that her heroic brother would become like this. She burst into tears and wished she could take his place. Why, why did she let her loved one go through this? Oh, God.
Then she heard her mother cursing, and after realizing that all this was done by Lu Songli, she felt so regretful. If she had persuaded him more when she knew that he was going to cause trouble for Lu Songli, there would not be this disaster today.
At this time, Zhao Wenkuan also arrived.
As soon as Mrs. Luo saw him, she started complaining, "Master, look at Silang! It's all because of that vicious woman, Lu Songli! She's so cruel! Look at what she did to Silang's legs."
When Zhao Bin saw him, his eyes lit up and he made the request that had been lingering in his mind, "Dad, I want to cut Lu Songli into pieces! And Qin Sheng too!"
"Okay, Dad promises you!" Zhao Wenkuan, who was always hard-hearted, had tears in his eyes when he saw what happened to his son.
"What? Qin Sheng's story is involved here?" Luo screamed.
Zhao Wenkuan ignored Luo and looked around. He didn't see any sign of the doctor, so he couldn't help but ask, "Have you called the doctor?"
Zhao Yutan replied, "I've sent for Doctor Cheng."
Zhao Wenkuan nodded. Doctor Cheng was on good terms with the Zhao family, who gave him an annual stipend and made him responsible for the health of their main masters. Furthermore, Doctor Cheng was known for his tight-lipped nature.
"Dad, Ding Wen and the others need to be dealt with!" Even though Zhao Bin was feeling very uncomfortable now, he was still thinking about dealing with those servants.
"Don't worry, Dad knows what to do." A cold light flashed in Zhao Wenkuan's eyes. He would not show mercy to these servants who insulted his son.
"And the old farmer who brought me back."
"Well, Dad promises you."
Doctor Cheng arrived at the Zhao residence very quickly. After treating Zhao Bin, he walked out with his medicine box on his back and motioned Zhao Wenkuan to follow him.
"Your son's legs were severely injured three times. The person who did it was extremely cruel. The lower half of your son's shin bone was shattered. Even if the bones and wounds heal, I'm afraid he will still have difficulty walking." In fact, he will never be able to stand up and walk again.
After Doctor Cheng finished speaking, he sighed in his heart. Zhao Bin was finished.
Zhao Wenkuan felt very heavy after hearing this, but he still said, "Doctor Cheng, please think of a solution. My son is so young now. As his parents, we really can't bear it. What will he do in the future?"
Doctor Cheng declined, "I am truly powerless. Sir Zhao, please seek help from someone else."
Finally, Zhao Wenkuan could only helplessly say, "Doctor Cheng, please prescribe some painkillers for him and treat him first. It's painful for us as his parents to see him like this."
Finally, the imperial physician prescribed medicine and painkillers for Zhao Bin, as well as several fever-reducing medicines. He personally treated his leg injury, as he was unable to treat the other wounds.
But just as he treated his leg injury, Zhao Bin started to lose his temper, "Get out! Get out, all of you!"
As soon as Zhao Bin saw the medicine, he thought of the humiliating scene of him being held down by the servants in the shabby house. Also, the painkillers that Doctor Cheng gave him were not effective at all! He still felt very painful after using them!
Although he hated Lu Songli immensely, the medicine she had given him at the time had an almost immediate effect in relieving pain and stopping bleeding. In comparison, the painkillers given by the imperial physician were far inferior, so it was no wonder he was dissatisfied.
Doctor Cheng left with a dark face. Zhao Wenkuan could only persuade him kindly to understand the injured patient's feelings, and then comforted him and sent him away.
Upon Zhao Wenkuan's return, Luo Shi grabbed him and questioned, "Master, the father and daughter of the Lu family are so arrogant, is there no way we can punish them? Our son's crime cannot be in vain!" She was obsessed with revenge for her son. Previously, Lu Desheng had impeached someone, causing the exile of several officials from their Zhao family. Now, Lu Songli had harmed her son again, bringing old grudges to the surface.
Zhao Wenkuan remained silent.
Mrs. Luo burst into tears. "My poor son, are we just going to let her get away with it? We can always ask Pei Qingtian for help. If all else fails, we can ask the Emperor to take charge."
Zhao Bin objected fiercely when he heard this, "Dad, this can't happen. No one can know about this. Son, I don't want to live anymore."
"Don't worry, Dad knows. This matter will definitely not be known to anyone." Zhao Wenkuan quickly comforted her, then turned to Luo Shi with a sullen face and shouted, "That's enough. Are you trying to get the fourth child killed by making such a fuss?"
If this were to be made public, his son would be mortally wounded. He could well imagine how many people would gather to watch and discuss the matter, whether in court or in the imperial court. They'd seen broken arms and legs, but they had never seen a grown man being raped by so many people. His wife really wasn't very smart!
Luo's tears stopped abruptly when she was suddenly scolded.
After her daughter Zhao Yutan whispered an explanation, Luo finally understood the reason. She stammered, "Can't we just mention our son's leg injury?"
Zhao Wenkuan sneered, "If we don't mention it, won't the Lu family mention it?" They have already sued them, will the Lu family not mention it?
"Are we going to suffer this loss?" Mrs. Luo said sullenly.
Of course not. Lu Songli ruined his son, so he would naturally not let it go!
Zhao Wenkuan returned to his room, changed his clothes, and then went to the Xie family's residence. When he left, it was already the hour of Xu, but he didn't care about that anymore.
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