There is a god above our heads, so oaths should not be spoken casually. Such an oath can be said to be quite vicious, and even the person who asked before was very surprised.
They exchanged a few glances, then looked at Lin Su and said, "Then can we go with you?"
"Of course, if you can bear witness, it will prevent others from thinking that Lin really has malicious intentions." Lin Su said.
His frankness made those people put their minds at ease and make way for him. When Lin Su arrived at the door of the house, he saw a soldier in armor guarding the door, looking at him cautiously.
Lin Su cupped his hands and bowed deeply, "I hope you can forgive me for my inappropriate words that day."
He was so polite that Wang Wei paused on his sword. "You don't have to be so polite. It was just a few words of offense. The general has already punished me. I accept it wholeheartedly."
"Is your mother's illness cured?" Lin Su asked.
Wang Wei joined the army because his mother was ill and he couldn't buy the medicine as a farmhand. After finally getting the money, the medicine was knocked over by the original owner. A sick person would be very sad if he stopped taking medicine for a day, which is really infuriating.
"The general sent someone to visit my mother two months ago and gave her some money. She's much better now," Wang Wei said. "You can go back. The general is fair and I don't hold a grudge against you."
"The general is busy with military affairs and has no time to think about so many things. It is obvious that our young master called the doctor after he woke up." said the attendant following Lin Su.
"Stop talking too much." Lin Su turned around and ordered.
Lin Su naturally remembered the reason why the original body bullied Wang Wei that day, and as a filial son he would fulfill his duty. If something really happened to Wang Wei's mother, the original body would never be able to wash away the dirty water.
But since he had done something to make amends, he couldn't let anyone know. He was bedridden, and all matters were done by his attendants. For this, Lin's father praised him and asked him to deliver all the condolences he had originally intended to send.
"Really?" Wang Wei's face changed. "Don't lie to me. That man clearly said he was following the general's orders."
"I did everything the young master ordered. If the general sent anyone, it would naturally be a soldier, not a servant. My young master was just afraid that you would know that he sent it and refused to accept it." The attendant said, "Do you know An Tong?"
When he said this name, Wang Wei was stunned for a moment, and looked at Lin Su with a bit of hesitation: "I thought it was the general, but it was the young master. I am sorry for offending you just now. Please..."
"I should be the one to apologize. I'm glad your mother is okay. I came here today to express my apologies for what happened that day and to visit her a little longer." Lin Su said, "Could you let me in for a cup of tea?"
"Please come in." Wang Wei stepped aside, but paused when he opened the door.
The house, made of earth and stone, had low corners and the yard was all mud. Rainwater had washed away some potholes and footprints. Apart from these, there was only a piece of graphite and a dilapidated donkey shed. It looked empty. Even though Lin Su was dressed in plain clothes, he looked a bit out of place here.
"My family is poor, please don't mind, young master." Wang Wei looked a little embarrassed.
"No." Lin Su glanced at the empty donkey shed and said, "Were the donkeys in this shed also sold because of your mother?"
"Yes." Wang Wei invited him in.
The room was a little dark, and the tables and chairs were all made of rough wood, but they were polished smooth and had no sharp edges. Although the room felt a bit stuffy and dull, it was clean.
Wang Wei took a few bowls and placed them on the table, then boiled some hot water and poured it in. "There's nothing at home..."
"Thank you." Lin Su said as he sat on a stool nearby.
Even the donkey was sold, and a lot of dust accumulated on the millstone. The family was really poor. It was difficult for them to eat, so how could they have any money to buy tea?
Lin Su drank two sips of water without showing any sign of disgust. Only then did Wang Wei truly believe that he came to apologize sincerely.
"How is your mother?" Lin Su asked.
"My mother is ill and cannot catch a cold. I'm afraid she can't come out to meet guests." Wang Wei looked at him and said.
"Can I go and take a look?" Lin Su asked.
"Young master, your illness has not been cured yet. Be careful not to get sick from the disease." said the servant beside him.
Wang Wei's expression changed slightly. Lin Su looked at him and said, "My disease is not contagious."
"Well, I'm not worried about you getting it." Wang Wei didn't expect him to say that. "My mother's disease isn't contagious either. Please come with me."
When Lin Su stood up, he glanced at the attendant, who quickly lowered his head and followed him.
The kang was also made of earth and stones, but it was airtight and had a sense of decay and dullness. A woman was lying on the bed, her body almost emaciated from illness, and she was sleeping soundly beside him.
Lin Su took a look and said, "Didn't they say they sent a doctor?"
"This disease cannot be cured, it can only be treated with medication." The attendant realized that he had said the wrong thing and quickly said, "The best doctors in the city have come to see it, it's not that I am not willing to wait."
Although the woman was soundly asleep, she couldn't help coughing twice, and her expression was filled with pain.
"What if you are not at home normally?" Lin Su asked.
"Neighbors always come to look after my mother," Wang Wei said. "If they can make some medicine for my mother, I'll give them some money."
He was the only one in his family, so this was the only way. Lin Su sat down beside the bed, put his hand on the woman's pulse and frowned slightly.
According to the medical standards of that era, there was nothing wrong with the medicine prescribed by the doctor. It could indeed relieve the symptoms and prolong her life. However, the accumulation of the medicine over time would only make her weaker and weaker, and eventually take her life.
His action not only shocked Wang Wei, but also surprised the attendants.
"Master Lin, do you understand pulse diagnosis?" Wang Wei asked.
"I've been sick for two months and listened to the doctor's ramblings for two months. I've roughly understood it." Lin Su withdrew his hand and said, "Let the doctor who treats me take care of it."
"What did the young master see?" asked the servant.
"This medicine is good, but..." Lin Su said, "It seems that it can't cure it completely?"
"Master, I just said this." said the servant.
Wang Wei on the side gritted his teeth and said, "You don't have to bother."
"Do you know that this medicine cannot cure your mother's illness?" Lin Su looked at him and asked.
It is impossible for a doctor to fail to diagnose this kind of drug effect, unless he wants to harm people.
"I know." Wang Wei sighed and said, "But if you want to cure it, it will cost at least three hundred taels of silver. Even if you change doctors, you can't change the medicine."
It is very difficult for poor families to get medical treatment. Even if they join the army, the monthly salary of a soldier is only one or two taels, which is the most he can get. It is not easy to maintain the current medicine. Even if they know that the medicine is three-quarters poison, they can only endure it.
As soon as he said this, the room fell silent, and even several servants and guards felt a sense of impatience.
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