Chapter 120 The Best Mother-in-law's Handbook 42
It was a beautiful spring day. Zhu Dalang, who thought he would not see the sun tomorrow, opened his confused eyes and blinked his bitter lips. He was completely confused, staring at the familiar tent ceiling, and his little daughter's concerned voice rang in his ears?
"Dad, Dad, how do you feel? Are you feeling unwell?"
Zhu Dalang raised his still somewhat soft palm and rubbed his unusually clear head. He said with some doubt, "My head, good, it seems not as drowsy as before..." He closed his eyes and felt his body. The fatigue he had felt before also disappeared. Zhu Dalang's heart unconsciously rekindled hope, "Xiaozao, Dad, Dad's illness has improved a lot. Your mother, your mother is not what you think..."
Seeing that his father's mental state had mostly recovered, Zhu Xiaozao couldn't help but feel overjoyed. After hearing what his father said, Zhu Xiaozao rolled his eyes and said with a pout, "Dad, grandma gave me this medicine. You only need one pill to be cured. Grandma saved your life. Don't be so self-indulgent as to thank the wrong person!"
"Your grandma? No, my mother is here, my mother is coming to Beijing? Is that true? Xiaozao, are you lying to me? I..." Zhu Dalang was too excited to care about his body that had not yet recovered, and hurriedly got out of bed to look for someone.
"Hey, Dad, don't panic, don't panic. Grandma is in the capital, she can't run away. Your most urgent task is to take care of your body. Your body and hair are given by your parents, and you didn't care about them before. Now that grandma has saved your life, if you still don't care about your body, you are truly heartless, and I will no longer care about you!"
Shocked by his daughter's harsh words, Zhu Dalang had no choice but to lie back on the bed in embarrassment. It turned out that his little daughter knew everything!
The father and daughter in the room were speechless for a moment, and Lin and the maid carrying a tray behind her entered the room.
Ignoring her little daughter who was waiting beside her, she sat on the stool beside the bed and asked Zhu Dalang in a gentle tone, "Dalang, how do you feel today?"
Zhu Dalang just lowered his eyes and said after a long time: "I won't drink the medicine in the future. I know my own body. You don't have to bother preparing these for me in the future. I, I will make your wish come true... I'm tired, you all go out!" He turned over slowly, with the back of his head facing the Lin family, looking discouraged.
Lin glanced at the medicine in the bowl and sighed: "If you don't want to drink it today, it's fine. You are not a willful child. You still have to take medicine when you are sick." Seeing that the person seemed to be asleep, she felt bored, so she got up and straightened her dress. She stared at her quiet little daughter beside her, wanting to get closer to her, but when she thought of her daughter's vague rejection, she gave up the idea of getting close to her.
Forget it, I'll just raise her for another two or three years, then marry her off with a dowry. As for this person, I can still slowly plan for them in the next few years.
"Xiaozao, your elder and second sisters are preparing clothes for the flower viewing banquet hosted by Princess Xian. You should also go over and select some delicate fabrics to make a few spring dresses, so as not to bring shame to the Marquisate."
"I understand, mother." It's given by my dear mother, so I should not refuse it. Who knows, I can pawn these gorgeous dresses for silver and buy meat for her grandmother.
Zhu Dalang, who had not taken any medicine for two days, looked more and more rosy. Although his dark skin did not show the rosiness, Zhu Xiaozao almost cried with joy at the thought of such a healthy father.
I walked out for the first time in half a year and stood under the eaves. The sun was warm outside and the flowers were blooming beautifully. Even the earthworms hiding in the flower mud with half of their bodies exposed looked playful and cute at this moment.
"Dalang, why, why did you come out..." Lin walked in from the Chuihua Gate with lotus steps, looking at Zhu Dalang bathed in sunlight in surprise, feeling horrified.
Zhu Dalang only smiled with relief, closed his eyes, and took out a somewhat worn piece of letter paper from his pocket and handed it to Lin. "I should have given it to you two years ago. I was too greedy, Xueniang. I have no regrets over the past ten years. I also hope that you can get what you want soon!"
Lin took the envelope, and even though she knew what was going on, she couldn't wait to open it. She was sure that this was what she had always dreamed of, and joy unconsciously appeared on her face.
"Da Lang, the love we've had as husband and wife for over a decade is embarrassing and shameful to me. There's a huge difference between us. It's best if you can figure it out yourself. Now that you've recovered, it's inappropriate for you to stay..."
Zhu Dalang was not surprised by Lin's ruthless behavior. He just said, "I'll leave soon. But, my daughters, I..."
"Impossible. You can't take your daughter with you. Not to mention Xiao Tao, she wasn't your daughter in the first place. As for Xiao Xing, she's at the right age to get married. If she follows you, what good family can you find for her?"
Zhu Dalang had no way to refute this. He was just a country boy and really couldn't find a good family for his daughter.
Zhu Xiaozao interrupted and said, "Mom, I want to follow Dad. My elder sister and second sister will follow you, and Dad will be alone. I want to follow Dad and take care of him."
Lin frowned and looked at her little daughter for a long time before she said, "If you're not afraid of suffering in the future, just follow him and be a country girl!"
Zhu Dalang: “…” Although it hurts, he still can’t refute it.
Perhaps, as Xueniang said herself, she looked down on him from the bottom of her heart as a farmer who made a living by digging in the soil.
After saying everything she should and shouldn't say, and getting what she wanted, Lin didn't want to play along any more. She just told someone to watch over the father and daughter, and she left briskly.
Zhu Dalang was carrying a simple package, which contained the valuables he had brought with him when he first came to Beijing. The side door of the Marquis' Mansion was located in an alley. Zhu Dalang stood in front of the side door, stunned for a long time. After letting go of the last bit of reluctance in his heart, he inexplicably felt relieved. It turned out that long ago, this inferiority complex of climbing up the social ladder had become a burden.
Only when people completely get rid of their burdens can they live a relaxed life.
These past ten years have been like an empty dream with no end.
"Dad, let's go home!"
Zhu Dalang was attracted by the voice. It turned out that his third daughter Xiaozao was already standing at the entrance of the alley not far away, carrying a bag and waiting for him.
The dark clouds slowly shifted, and the golden crow hidden behind the clouds gradually spread golden light all over the sky.
"Hey, let's go home, go home now." Zhu Dalang's eyes were hot and he walked quickly towards his daughter.
He has walked too far, it's time to go home!
As soon as the two walked out of the alley and onto the main road, they heard the sound of a horse-drawn carriage approaching from behind. Hearing the noise, the father and daughter quickly moved aside, but the carriage stopped right next to them.
The carriage curtain opened, and a curious little head popped out. Seeing the familiar Zhu Xiaozao, Dun Dun's eyes immediately lit up, "Little niece, get on the carriage quickly!"
Zhu Dalang: “…” Where did this little fairy boy come from?
"Uncle, did you come here specially to pick me up?" Zhu Xiaozao ignored his stunned father and got into the spacious and comfortable carriage with the help of the coachman.
Zhu Dalang: “…”
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