From Hoarding to Time-Travel: My Supplies Saved Him

Chapter 551: Chapter 553: Hu Dong’s Arrival

Under the combined care of Doctor Liu from the neighboring village and Doctor Huang from the county seat, Gu Dashishi’s leg was finally tended to.

"This leg of his has been broken before, but fortunately, it healed well and didn’t leave him with any disability.

This time is different, however. The bone that had been set before has broken again. A full recovery won’t be so easy.

If he recovers well, he’ll still be able to stand, but he might have difficulty getting around."

Huang Zhong’an finished washing his hands before speaking to the group.

He’d be a cripple, then. Everyone present understood.

Gu Yuanjin asked, "And if it doesn’t recover well?"

"He’s getting on in years, after all," Huang Zhong’an said. "That’s what worries me.

If it doesn’t heal properly, he’ll likely be confined to this bed for the rest of his life."

Hearing this, Li Cuicui’s taut nerves finally loosened. "In that case, Doctor, could you check him over for any other ailments?"

Huang Zhong’an assumed she was simply concerned for her husband’s health, so he answered freely. "At his age, it’s normal to have a few issues here and there. But they can be managed. From now on, his diet should be light. Avoid rich foods and strong emotions, and there shouldn’t be any major problems.

You don’t need to worry too much. Even if he can’t stand again, he still has many good years ahead of him."

Doctor Liu, standing to the side, couldn’t bear to listen anymore and quietly tugged on the corner of Huang Zhong’an’s sleeve.

Doctor Huang’s medical skills were impeccable, but his bedside manner left something to be desired.

As the saying goes, a long illness wears out even the most filial child. Even if the Gu family’s patriarch didn’t need his children to personally care for him, having someone bedridden was never a good thing.

"We understand. So he can’t eat too well, is that right?" Li Cuicui nodded, a look of realization on her face.

"That’s correct," Huang Zhong’an affirmed. "He can’t move right now. Eating rich food would actually be a burden on his body.

The bone is set now. Who wants to come with me to my shop to pick up the medicine?"

Gu Yuanjin called over an attendant who was waiting nearby and instructed him to escort the two doctors back, and then to fetch the medicine.

Once they had left, there were no longer any outsiders in the room.

Li Cuicui covered her face and began to weep. "Why is my life so bitter?"

At this moment, Gu Sanbu didn’t dare blame his nephew’s wife for being so heavy-handed. ’If I had been there,’ he thought, ’I might have just chopped off Gu Dashishi’s legs myself.’

"Third Uncle, maybe you should just write me the letter of divorce after all."

"Don’t talk such nonsense," Gu Sanbu said. "Dashishi was the one in the wrong here. Rest assured, we will all stand up for you.

Besides, it’s normal for couples to argue and act impulsively in the heat of the moment.

What’s more, it’s not like you killed him. You just tripped him, and he fell and broke his leg.

It was an old injury acting up again. The blame can’t be placed on you."

The old men were all keeping their own mental tally. Even if they were angry at Li Cuicui for her harsh methods, they found her actions understandable.

She had a son who brought honor to the family, and her other sons were also doing well, bringing work to the village. The elders naturally knew which side to take.

Besides, it was better to have a troublemaker like Gu Dashishi confined to his bed. Otherwise, there was no telling what kind of disaster he might bring upon the clan.

The unconscious Gu Dashishi had no idea that he had just been abandoned by his elders.

Hu Dong rushed into the village just as the doctors were leaving. Seeing so many clan elders and members of the Gu Family gathered, his eyes flickered for a moment before he greeted those present.

"What did you find?" Gu Yuanjin had been waiting all day, desperate to know what the other party was scheming.

"I have not failed you, sir," Hu Dong replied. "I sent out all my men and finally dug up something."

"So someone really is scheming against us?" Gu Datian asked.

"If they weren’t scheming, why would they be handing over real silver to Dashishi?" Gu Sanbu interjected. "Let’s hear what Manager Hu has to say."

"It seems Landlord Duan has some connection to the Minister of the Ministry of Justice Mansion in Shangjing," Hu Dong reported. "As for what he’s plotting, we haven’t found that out yet.

We only heard that he has been giving the old master thousands of taels in silver notes off and on. Even that woman from the Chen family was a gift from him to the old master."

"The Minister’s Mansion?" Gu Sanbu’s heart skipped a beat. He knew this couldn’t be a coincidence. ’It must be aimed at Ancient Wen Heng.’

Apparently, the others had reached the same conclusion, and a cold sweat broke out on their backs almost simultaneously.

Ancient Wen Heng had only been an official for a short time, and someone was already targeting him.

Li Cuicui glared at Gu Dashishi on the bed, her eyes darting back and forth over his legs several times.

"Do we know the purpose of these arrangements?" she asked.

Hu Dong shook his head. "We haven’t found that out yet. He probably didn’t expect us to discover what was happening with the old master so quickly. His plan likely hasn’t been fully implemented yet.

But to be on the safe side, I think it’s best we get the details from the old master himself. That way, we can be prepared."

"That’s the right course of action." Gu Sanbu, having calmed his initial panic, immediately took charge. "For the next few days, tell the clansmen not to leave the village unless absolutely necessary. We’ll discuss our strategy once we’ve unraveled this whole affair.

Manager Hu, I’ll have to trouble you to keep a close watch on things in Fu County. I suspect these people are targeting your Family Head.

If you have a way, send him a letter as soon as possible so he can be on his guard."

"Thank you for the reminder, elder," Hu Dong said. "I’ll have someone take a letter to him as soon as I get back. If you hear anything on your end, please let me know at once so I can make the necessary arrangements."

Gu Sanbu had Gu Yuanjin see him out. After a moment of silence, he turned to the others in the room, his face grim.

"With this new injury on top of his old one, Dashishi’s legs have left him completely paralyzed on the bed. Yuan Jin, you and your brothers have always been filial. The heavy burden of caring for him will now fall to you."

Gu Datian opened his mouth to speak, but in the end, all that came out was a sigh.

He knew Gu Sanbu’s decision was the right one. Rather than letting him roam around causing trouble, keeping him confined at home would put everyone’s mind at ease.

Gu Yuanjin was speechless. ’How am I supposed to respond to that? You’ve already passed judgment on my father. It’s bad whether we agree or disagree.’

At the crucial moment, his mother spoke up. "Yuan Jin and his brothers are all busy. We’ve been husband and wife for a lifetime; his affairs are my affairs.

Third Uncle, and all you elders, please don’t worry. I was the cause of the injury to Dashishi’s leg, so from now on, I will be the one to take care of him."

"...That’s fine as well," Gu Sanbu said. "But you’re getting on in years yourself, and the family can afford to hire a servant. You can just supervise from the side."

Li Cuicui paid no mind to Gu Sanbu’s wariness. ’Truth be told,’ she thought, ’I’m probably the only one here who wants Gu Dashishi to live a few more years.’

’If he dies now, it will affect Seventh, not to mention it would be letting him off far too easily.’

Gu Yuanshui spoke up. "But with Father in this state, what about that woman from the Chen family in Fu County..."

That was indeed a problem. Gu Dashishi had been seen coming and going from her place, so many people must have recognized him.

If this matter wasn’t handled properly, it could be used as a pretext to attack Ancient Wen Heng in the future. They had to be on their guard.