dtnovels Chapter 223 Going to the East Courtyard
Chapter 223 Going to the East Courtyard
Along the way, Wang Xiangdong looked left and right, but there were only a few people in sight. Puzzled, he turned to Dingxiang and asked, "This Yang family mansion looks quite large, so why don't we see so many people?"
Dingxiang thought for a moment before answering, "Actually, there are quite a few people here on weekdays, but the master went to the border town a few days ago on some business, and he brought all the young and strong men in the family with him. And the old master also left the house to go out and gather food and fodder, taking some of the staff with him. Even the servants, my teenage brother, were called away to run errands! Now, most of the people left in the house are women and children. If it weren't for the real shortage of staff, I'm afraid Qiangwei and I wouldn't have the chance to be promoted to Qingfengju."
At this time, Qiangwei lowered her voice and interrupted, "My mother said that as long as the people from the Yang family caravan can return safely, our family will definitely return to its former bustling state."
Wang Xiangdong nodded in agreement. "Yes, I suppose so. By then, the Yang family mansion will surely be bustling with people and bustling with activity."
As everyone chatted, they had unknowingly reached the main courtyard. Here, too, it was quiet, without a single noise. Suddenly, a little girl about Dingxiang's age appeared not far away, craning her neck to peer toward the courtyard gate.
Dingxiang was sharp-eyed and spotted the little girl immediately. She quickly called out, "Osmanthus, what are you doing there?"
Guihua was startled at the shouting, but when she saw it was Dingxiang, she breathed a sigh of relief and hurried over to answer, "Oh, it's Sister Dingxiang! The old lady told me to wait here for Madam Zhang and ask her to quickly call a doctor. The eldest lady... her health is not good again."
Upon hearing this, Dingxiang and Qiangwei's faces instantly turned anxious, their gaze fixed on the gate, as if they would see the long-awaited figure from there in the next second. Meanwhile, Zhu's father and Wang Xiangdong seemed relatively calm. They stood silently to the side, neither speaking nor urging anyone to hurry, simply waiting for the situation to develop.
At this moment, Guihua, who had never noticed them, finally discovered the presence of Zhu's father and others. She quickly turned around, walked towards the two of them, and saluted respectfully.
Just then, the gate creaked open with a soft sound. Then, a woman in her thirties, dressed similarly to Xiu Gu, hurried in. Behind her, an elderly man carrying a medicine box followed. Judging by his appearance, he must be the doctor who had come to treat the patient.
Seeing the newcomer, Dingxiang and Guihua shouted in unison, "Mother Zhang!" Qiangwei chirped, "Mom!" Mother Zhang nodded slightly, then quickly turned to Zhu's father and Wang Xiangdong, bowed as well, and said apologetically, "I'm so sorry." Before she finished speaking, she led the doctor hurriedly to the back of the main courtyard. Seeing this, Guihua hurriedly followed.
After Guihua left, Dingxiang finally calmed down a little and turned to Zhu's father and Wang Xiangdong and said, "Doctor Zhu, Uncle Wang, let's go." The two responded, "Okay." So, the group walked through the front yard and headed towards the east courtyard.
As soon as they entered the east wing, they saw Xiu Gu hurrying towards them. As she got closer, she spotted Father Zhu and quickly stopped, bowing deeply. Father Zhu smiled and waved, saying, "No need for formalities. I've come here specifically to check on Captain Yang's injuries."
Xiu Gu said hurriedly, "The Second Master is in the room. Dingxiang and Qiangwei, you two should take Doctor Zhu in quickly! I have to go to the First Madam first to check." Before she finished speaking, she hurried away and disappeared from everyone's sight in the blink of an eye.
It turned out that just now, a little maid from the main courtyard came hurriedly with a message saying that the eldest lady's health condition was not good again. After hearing this news, the second lady immediately asked Xiu Gu to go and check it out, and told her to report back quickly if she found anything wrong.
Upon hearing this, Father Zhu frowned slightly and said to Wang Xiangdong, "It seems like the Yang family's eldest lady is seriously ill. I wonder what kind of illness she has."
Wang Xiangdong: "Do you want me to go and ask around?"
Father Zhu: "That's inappropriate. What will others think if you, a guard, ask about the condition of the lady in the back house?"
Wang Xiangdong: "I didn't think it through. This place is different after all."
Father Zhu: "If the doctor just now can't solve the problem, I don't think we need to ask the Yang family, they will take the initiative to come to me."
Wang Xiangdong: "That's the truth."
Dingxiang and Qiangwei were already trotting forward to report the news. Not long after, the Second Madam came out to greet them personally.
The Second Madam beamed, "Second Master told me beforehand that Doctor Zhu would be here shortly, and it's true! Doctor Zhu, please come in. And Guard Wang, please..." As she spoke, Father Zhu and Wang Xiangdong walked together into the spacious, bright living room. Meanwhile, Team Leader Yang had already packed up and was waiting there, looking refreshed and energetic.