Chapter 45 Unable to Use My Waist
Old Man Lu, who was out for a stroll, ran into Ning Xiuwen, who was also out for a stroll.
Old Man Lu touched the silver hairpin in his hair: "Scholar, where did you buy that wooden hairpin in your hair? It's so exquisite. I'll buy one for myself someday. Silver hairpins are too heavy."
Ning Xiuwen: "..."
Old Man Lu's honest face was gentle, showing no trace of mockery.
Ning Xiuwen couldn't figure out if he was showing off on purpose.
But my heart felt like it had been pierced by a plum.
He just needs this one hairpin!
Ding Hongshi was stingy, and every time he asked for money, the investigation was more rigorous than that of an imperial examination.
Old Man Lu chuckled and said, "Oh, we had a little disagreement before. I didn't expect you to go and help the village head mediate. I'm very grateful. If you ever need any help in the future, just come to the Lu family."
A hint of disdain flashed in Ning Xiuwen's eyes.
Lu Xingwang genuinely believed that he had gone to help.
What an idiot.
Just like when I went to him to ask for money back then.
"Uncle, don't be so polite. We're from the same village, just helping each other out."
"Alright, if you have any ailments, just come to my house. Qingqing knows a few medical remedies now, and she's especially good at treating stomach aches, diarrhea, kidney deficiency, and fever."
Don't worry, I won't charge you.
That was said in a somewhat ingratiating tone.
Ning Xiuwen understood. After all, he was a scholar, and Lu Xingwang dared not offend him, so he tried to ease the tension.
He felt very pleased, but when he saw Old Man Lu fiddling with his new clothes again, his face fell.
At such an advanced age, after being punished, instead of becoming sickly and bedridden, she actually has a rosy complexion and looks much younger.
Is Lu Qingqing really that good at medicine?
Old Man Lu went off to chat with someone else again.
Whenever someone praises him, he praises his daughter in return.
His daughter is so filial; she cooks all sorts of delicious food for him, makes him herbal teas, buys him new clothes, and even helps him grow his gray hair back to black.
Ning Xiuwen glanced at it and realized it was true!
Old Man Lu's hair has turned completely black!
If he remembered correctly, his mother was three years younger than Lu Xingwang, but half of her hair had already turned white!
Ning Xiuwen had no desire to linger outside and went home with a heavy heart.
When I got home, I could still hear the noise inside.
Dingxiang's voice was exceptionally penetrating, and her superiority was like a sharp needle piercing one's heart.
"Without my father, what could your family afford to eat? Without my father, could Brother Xiuwen afford to buy books?"
Without my father, where would you get your medicine?
You eat and drink at my house's expense, yet you make me do chores? You're the one who should be doing the work!
Stop pretending, you're not sick at all! You eat more meat than anyone else! You old hag!
Liu pounded her chest and cried, "What sins have I committed! I might as well be dead!"
"Then hurry up and die, don't drag Xiuwen down with you, without you... ah!"
Before Dingxiang could finish speaking, she was slapped hard across the face.
Ning Xiuwen stared fiercely at Dingxiang, as if he wanted to tear her apart.
"How dare you treat my mother like this!"
"Xiuwen... Mother doesn't want to live anymore... It's worse than death!" Liu clutched her chest, her face deathly pale.
"Mother, I'll take you to see a doctor. If Ding Hongshi can't cure it, someone else can!"
Ning Xiuwen took Liu Shi and left.
Dingxiang was stunned for a long time before she came to her senses.
He grabbed the teacup and threw it away.
"Ning Xiuwen, how dare you hit me!"
In a fit of anger, Ning Xiuwen took Liu to the Lu family.
"Xiuwen, why did you bring me here?" Liu was already in so much stomach pain that she couldn't straighten up.
"Mother, let Lu Qingqing take a look at you."
"Doesn't she refuse to treat patients?"
"Don't worry, she'll show it to you." Ning Xiuwen said confidently.
He knocked on the door for a long time, attracting all the neighbors and even Granny Liu, but no one from the Lu family came out.
"Uncle Lu—"
"Uncle Lu—"
Lu Qingqing was so annoyed by what she heard at home.
"Dad, why did you invite him in?"
"Hehe, I just don't like him." Old Man Lu grinned.
Old Man Lu doesn't easily make enemies, but Ning Xiuwen is truly disgusting.
I remember when I went to ask for the money back from the usurious loan, the young man looked humble, but his words were extremely malicious.
"Uncle, please don't make things difficult for me. The money was forced on me by your daughter, and it's already been used for my mother's medical treatment."
If Uncle insists on taking it back, I can only repay him with my life.
If this blows up, no one will be able to handle it, and your daughter's reputation will be ruined.
Please, Uncle, think of your daughter's future.
Old Man Lu swallowed that mouthful of bitter medicine for his daughter's sake.
But Ning Xiuwen, he remembered.
He's a maggot; just thinking about him makes me sick.
The village headman said he went to court to help, but that's ridiculous!
The destruction of Qingqing and the destruction of the stone have dragged him down with them, utterly disgracing scholars. He must be seeking revenge.
Do they really think the Lu family is stupid?!
"Second brother! Go out and send him away! Remember, speak loudly! Let everyone know that the mother and son came to see your sister for medical treatment!"
We'll see how Ding Hongshi deals with him then.
"Little sister, can I kill him?" Lu Yun cracked her knuckles.
“It is punishable by law.”
"It can be copied."
Lu Yun was overjoyed and was about to rush out when Lu Qingqing added, "You can eat free prison food."
Lu Yun: "..."
Then let's not jerk him off. Let's give that shameless, self-righteous mother and son a good dressing down!
"Oh dear, scholar, I was sleeping at home and didn't hear you. What are you doing here?"
Could you find a worse excuse for sleeping during the day?
After calling for a long time, no one finally came, and Ning Xiuwen was already furious.
"I brought my mother to see Lu Qingqing for treatment!"
"Seeing a doctor is fine, what's wrong with Aunt Liu?"
"My stomach hurts, it's been hurting for days, and my back hurts too..." Liu said, panting, as she pressed her stomach.
"Oh! Have you been living off your wife too much?" Lu Yun asked with concern.
Something doesn't sound right about that!
"Lu Yun, you don't know how to treat illnesses. Let us in quickly so Lu Qingqing can take a look at my mother," Ning Xiuwen said, his voice sounding like an order.
Lu Yun's face turned cold: "Sure, the consultation fee is 50 taels!"
"What money are you talking about? Uncle Lu said he doesn't want any money!"
"Oh my, scholar, have you gone mad from studying too much? So many people come to my sister for medical treatment and they all have to pay, why don't you ask for money?"
You actually took my dad's polite remark seriously!
"If you want to freeload, go ask your father-in-law! My family has nothing to do with you!"
Ning Xiuwen then realized that he had been tricked by Old Man Lu!
Good, the Lu family is really good.
A fair face twisted with anger.
"You just wait..."
"Don't wait any longer, scholar. Go back and take some tonics for your kidneys. You seem to have a bit of a weak back when you walk."
Old Ding didn't marry his daughter off to a life of widowhood; he didn't want her to end up not even getting a gigolo.
After Lu Yun finished speaking, he slammed the door shut.
"Xiuwen, it hurts so much, Mother..." Liu rolled her eyes and fainted.
Ning Xiuwen had no choice but to withdraw his sinister gaze and carry Liu on his back.
Although Liu's body was not heavy, Ning Xiuwen had always been a student and had never done any physical labor, so carrying it was quite difficult for him.
I heard murmurs behind me.
"My lower back really doesn't feel strong..."
"A scholar is utterly useless!"
"Don't say that, they're not like us peasants."
"It's different. We have to work hard to get food, while they have their fathers-in-law to bring them food."
Ning Xiuwen stumbled, nearly throwing Liu Shi to the ground.
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