Chapter 285 Taking Zhang Dahua to see a doctor
"Doctor, is there any way to cure my mother's condition?" Gu Bei asked.
It is pointless to worry about whether Zhang Dahua accidentally ingested something or was poisoned.
The most important thing now is that Zhang Dahua can get better.
Besides, although the doctor said it seemed like poisoning, how could someone in their family poison them?
Especially his mother, who lived in the mountains year-round. Who could have a grudge against her? And why would she go to such great lengths to poison him? It was simply impossible.
"There's no good solution. You did a great job at the time and induced him to vomit in time.
I'll prescribe some tonic for her, and I'll just take good care of her from now on, but her health is definitely not as good as it used to be," said the old doctor.
"Is there really no solution? Doctor, please think of a solution." Gu Chongshan couldn't bear to see his old wife bedridden from now on, so he begged.
“My abilities are limited, and there is really nothing I can do.
If you are interested, you can take the patient to Dejitang in the county town for a checkup." said the old doctor.
"Think about it, doctor. We understand now. We still have to trouble you to prescribe medicine." Gu Bei said.
"Because it's a tonic, it contains a lot of good medicinal ingredients, so the price..." said the old doctor.
The old doctor meant that the price should not be too high. He asked them if they still wanted to prescribe it.
"It's okay, doctor, just go ahead and prescribe it." Gu Bei said.
“I’ll prescribe three days’ worth of medicine for you. Take it twice a day. Boil three bowls of water into one bowl of water and drink it while it’s hot.
"Let's see how it works in three days. If it works well, you can come back and get the medicine for another three days." The old doctor wrote a prescription and went to get the medicine himself.
"Okay, we've got it in mind. Thank you, doctor. How much silver is it in total?" Gu Bei said.
"I added ginseng roots to the medicine, so it's a little more expensive, costing three taels of silver." The old doctor explained.
"Hiss~, three taels of silver for three days of medicine. And this is only for three days. If we have to take it for a month or two, how can we afford it?" Gu Nian and others were secretly shocked when they heard the price.
"Second brother, you pay the money first, and we'll settle it when we get back." Gu Nian was in a hurry to go out and had no money on him.
However, Gu Bei must have some money on him, because today was the day to celebrate Zhiwen's passing the imperial examination, and everyone who came to the banquet had money.
Everyone who came gave gifts, so Gu Bei must have some money on him.
Gu Bei did not refuse, knowing that he was just paying the money in advance, and the brothers would definitely share the cost after they returned.
After settling the money, the group returned to Gu Bei's courtyard.
"Wanwan, go make some food. We've been busy for so long, everyone must be hungry.
And find the medicine jar, so I can trouble you to boil the medicine for me." After returning home, Gu Bei first asked Dong Wan to cook.
He then gave the medicine he had obtained to Zhang Cuihua and asked him to boil it.
"Okay, I got it. I'll give Mom some water first and I'll go later." Dong Wan was feeding Zhang Dahua water with a spoon at this time.
Because Zhang Dahua's body was damaged because of the poison she gave her, Dong Wan felt guilty and a little bit remorseful.
After all, Zhang Dahua was nice to her, and she was Zhiwen's grandmother and Gu Bei's biological mother.
They have no conflict of interest, so she still hopes that Zhang Dahua is doing well.
Gu Bei was very satisfied with Dong Wan's service to his mother, and felt that Dong Wan was really filial and considerate.
Even Gu Chongshan, Gu Nian and others were very satisfied with Dong Wan's performance.
This is what a daughter-in-law should be like.
However, compared with Dong Wan, Zhang Cuihua, the eldest daughter-in-law and niece, seemed a little unqualified.
Of course, maybe because this is Gu Bei's home, Dong Wan's home turf, Zhang Cuihua is somewhat unable to display her abilities.
However, after Dong Wan found the medicine jar, she also went to boil the medicine.
"Dad, Mom is like this now. Do you have any rules?" Gu Bei poured water for everyone.
Gu Chongshan didn't say anything, picked up the tea bowl and drank a few sips of water.
"Dad, you'd better move out. Mom needs to see a doctor from time to time, and it's not convenient in the mountains." Gu Nian said anxiously.
"Yes, Dad, you guys should move out," Gu Chuan also said.
"It's easy to move out, but living in town is too expensive. Everything costs money, including food, drink, and toileting.
Now your mother still needs to take medicine, which is also a considerable expense.
If I were in the mountains, I could hunt. Even though I'm old and can't hunt wild boars, pheasants, or rabbits, I could still do it.
Although it can't be sold for much money, your mother and I will never lack meat to eat, and we can even exchange it for some rice.
But it will be different if we move out. You brothers will have to pay for my mother and my food, drink and other expenses.
I know you brothers aren't well off either, and if you add us two to the burden, I'm afraid..." Although Gu Chongshan didn't finish his words, his meaning was clear.
Gu Nian and the others didn't expect that their father was unwilling to move out just for them.
Gu Nian and the others were touched. While they were moved, they also instructed him to make a promise.
"Dad, even though we don't have much success, we can still support you and my mother." Gu Nian, as the eldest brother, spoke first.
"Yes, Dad, you can live in my house with peace of mind. It will also be convenient for you to go to the clinic to get medicine." Gu Bei said.
"Yes, Dad, it's okay if you can't hunt. I can just set a few more traps and catch a few more pheasants and rabbits.
Don't worry, we'll have plenty of meat for you and my mother to eat." Gu Chuan said.
Gu Chongshan was very satisfied with the expressions of his sons.
When people get older, they worry that their children will not be filial to them.
Seeing his sons all vying to express their opinions, Gu Chongshan nodded with satisfaction and said, "I know you are all filial. In that case, we will live outside for the time being.
Wait until your mother gets better before making any plans."
"Okay, Dad, it's best that you figured it out." Gu Nian breathed a sigh of relief.
He was really afraid that his father would be stubborn and refuse to move out. How could he feel at ease with the two old people, one of whom was a patient, living in the mountains?
Although he also lives in the mountains, you can go and visit him more often when you have time.
But he didn't spend much time at home during the day, as he had to go out hunting to support his family.
Sometimes I even go out and don’t go home for several days.
"Then should we still take mother to Dejitang for treatment?" Gu Chuan asked after hesitating for a moment.
"This..." Gu Nian glanced at Gu Bei, hesitated for a moment and didn't say anything.
Of course they wanted to send their mother to Dejitang in the county town, but they thought that three days of medicine would cost three taels of silver, and this was in the town.
If they went to the county town, they didn't know how much money it would cost, so they became a little timid.
"I think we should try the medicine first. If the medicine doesn't work, we can take Mom to Dejitang." Gu Bei said.
"Okay, let's take the medicine first. I think the old doctor's medical skills are still good." Gu Nian said quickly.
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