Thinking about it, Cheng Yue realized that the original owner of this body was luckier than her. Although she didn't have a good life in her husband's family, her parents and brother truly loved her.
Although Cheng's father was a student who had only completed the preliminary examinations, he was not pedantic and scoffed at the idea of favoring sons over daughters.
Therefore, he showed extreme favoritism towards the original owner, not only feeding and caring for her well, but also teaching her to read and write.
Cheng's mother and eldest brother wanted nothing more than to cherish the original owner of this body.
It's probably because she was overprotected by her family that the original owner was so naive.
In the first year of their marriage, Cheng's mother came to her house to support her, but Cheng's mother got angry with her, saying that this made it difficult for her to be a good person.
To avoid putting their daughter in a difficult position, the Cheng family never visited again. In fact, they even sent grain and meat to their daughter during holidays.
With the original owner's personality, it's no wonder he was skinned alive if he encountered a wicked mother-in-law like Zhao.
Cheng Yue sighed. In the end, it was really the original owner's own fault for being so useless. He played a good hand badly and ended up losing his life.
A moment later, Liu Chunlai's voice rang out from outside the gate, and Cheng Yue got up and went out to greet him.
The doctor who came was not the one who had treated Chen An before. Liu Chunlai said that he was invited from Wanhetang in the county town. He had a good reputation and excellent medical skills, but his consultation fee was expensive.
After the consultation, Dr. Xu said it wasn't particularly serious, just frightening to look at, and that with proper care, it wouldn't leave any permanent disability.
Liu Chunlai and Cheng Yue both breathed a sigh of relief. Let alone in ancient times, even in modern times, having a disability is not a small problem.
As for the fever, Cheng Yue wasn't too worried, since she had already given the medicine.
Liu Chunlai had already explained Chen An's situation in advance, so Doctor Xu prepared the medicine before leaving home, as the county town was far from the village, to avoid making an extra trip for the family.
Doctor Xu prepared the medicine, then used bamboo boards to immobilize Chen An's leg, and told Cheng Yue what to pay attention to, such as not moving him and not letting him get out of bed.
Cheng Yue thanked Doctor Xu profusely. These days, doctors prescribe medicine first and then dispense it, which shows Doctor Xu's compassionate heart.
After paying the consultation fee and seeing Dr. Xu off, Liu Chunlai said angrily:
"Aunt Zhao and Sister-in-law Manying, I don't know what kind of doctor they invited, they made it sound so serious, they almost harmed Brother Chen An!"
“They didn’t want to pay, so naturally they wouldn’t hire any good doctors. Brother Chunlai, I thank you on behalf of your brother Chen An. Here are a few coins.”
This was somewhat of a lucky accident. If Zhao and the others hadn't thought that Chen An's leg was incurable, the division of the family would probably have been quite troublesome.
"Sister Cheng, this is too much. It's all the proper thing to do."
Liu Chunlai waved his hand and quickly refused, then left with the words "I'm going to the fields" and ran off.
Cheng Yue shook her head helplessly. Liu Chunlai was a man, and she couldn't easily ask him for help. She would have a chance to thank him later.
No sooner had Liu Chunlai left than Da Ni and Er Ni returned.
Behind them followed a skinny boy carrying a load of water on his shoulder, swaying back and forth as if it weighed a ton.
This is her simple-minded son, Chen Lin, who is twelve years old this year and has always been called "simpleton" by his family.
Actually, this child isn't stupid; he just reacts a little slower than the average person.
But in the eyes of Zhao and the eldest son's family, this was simply a case of being born stupid and clumsy.
Not only was he frequently scolded by Zhao, but he was also ridiculed by the Chen brothers, Chen Gen and Chen Shu. Even the original owner of this body felt that he had lost face and treated him very badly.
Chen An wanted to protect him, but apart from the busy farming season, he mostly worked odd jobs outside and didn't spend much time at home, so even if he wanted to, he couldn't.
Over time, Chen Lin became increasingly slow to understand.
Cheng Yue shook her head. This child is pitiful. Anyone would go crazy if they were constantly attacked.
"Xiaolin, put the water down and come back inside with your sisters."
Chen Lin looked up, his clear eyes filled with surprise. His mother called him... Xiao Lin? Wasn't she always calling him Hanzi (Foolish Boy)?
Moreover, Mother speaks so gently now, just like Mother in my dreams.
"Brother, I knew Mother had changed."
Da Ni tugged at Chen Lin's sleeve and whispered with a smile, while Er Ni nodded frantically.
Chen Lin pursed his lips and remained silent. Everyone said he was stupid, but he actually knew everything.
He wasn't upset when his family mocked him or when the village children laughed at him.
However, even his mother disliked him, which he didn't understand, and he had secretly cried many times when he was a child.
Will a mother like this really get better?
Cheng Yue, unaware of Chen Lin's thoughts, smiled and urged him on:
"Go quickly, aren't you worried about carrying the water? The doctor just came by, put the water down and go inside to see your father."
The main reason was that she was starving and wanted to wait for the whole family to gather so they could hide inside and have a big meal.
Chen Lin had already heard from his sisters that their mother had called a doctor. Upon hearing this, he quickly carried water to the kitchen.
"Hey, you idiot, how come you can't even do this simple thing right!"
"After all this time, he's only brought back half a bucket of water. He's so stupid and can't even do a proper job. He'll probably never be able to beg for food again!"
Hearing Li Manying's scolding, Cheng Yue took a deep breath, rushed into the kitchen, and kicked the two buckets of water, spilling them all over the floor and splashing Li Manying.
"Ah! Sister-in-law, what are you doing! How are we going to cook if the water spills!" Li Manying was startled.
“If the water spills, you can go and carry it back! Your leg isn’t broken.”
Also, Xiaolin has a name. If you call him "Fool" again, I'll beat him every time I hear it!
Li Manying was so angry that her face turned red and her neck bulged. She wished she could rip Cheng Yue's hair off right there and then!
Pian Chengyue glared at her fiercely, as if he wanted to devour her, so she didn't dare to confront him directly.
Thinking about it, I had no choice but to give up and swallow my anger for now. I'll wait until we successfully separate the family and see how that sick and disabled family survives!
Chen Lin was terrified. His mother was protecting him? And she was so powerful?
Cheng Yue stared at Li Manying for a moment, then took Chen Lin's hand and went out the door. She also took her two daughters, who were watching the show from the doorway, and went back inside to eat meat!
It's a loss; whoever wants to eat it can eat it, but she can't eat any of it.
Hearing the commotion from inside the house, Zhao peeked out quietly but didn't say anything.
This second son's wife is incredibly arrogant; we need to separate the family as soon as possible!
He then went into the kitchen, grabbed a quick bite to eat, and called Li Manying to go out with him.
Cheng Yue entered the room, glanced at Chen An, and seeing that he still showed no signs of waking up, she tested his temperature with her hand and found that it wasn't as hot as it had been.
"Mother, will Father's leg ever get better?"
Da Ni asked cautiously, saying that her grandmother and the others had said that her father's leg was incurable, and she was afraid she would hear the same answer from her mother.
Erni and Chen Lin were equally uneasy.
"Of course it can get better! The doctor just said that your dad's leg isn't serious. Don't listen to your grandma and the others' nonsense."
Cheng Yue looked serious. Da Ni and Er Ni looked at Chen An, then at her, and nodded, saying, "We believe Mother!"
Chen Lin stood to the side, pursing his lips and remaining silent.
"Alright, your dad will definitely get better. Let's eat something first." As she spoke, Cheng Yue bent down and rummaged around under the bed.
Besides the bed, the only other thing in this dilapidated house was a dry tree branch for hanging clothes. There wasn't even a cabinet, so she had to use the space under the bed to get things.
The three children looked at each other, wondering what else they could find to eat under the bed besides a mouse hole.
"Mother, this is..." Da Ni's eyes widened as she saw Cheng Yue bring out two bowls of chicken.
Then she covered her mouth and whispered, "Where did this chicken and steamed buns come from?"
My family eats chicken twice a year, but they never get a share. They have tried the broth from the stewed chicken, though, and found it very delicious.
Not to mention white flour buns, even Grandma and Uncle had only eaten them a few times, so they had no idea what they tasted like.
Cheng Yue felt a pang of sadness watching the three children frantically swallowing their saliva.
Foods that are commonplace in modern times are considered a luxury here.
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