The Challenge of a Farmhouse Son-in-Law-Chapter 986 - 980 Gu Wen is Dying

After Mr. Ji had left, Madame Li bowed to the Empress and said, "Empress, using the larger portion may make you uncomfortable, but using the smaller one... might be deemed inappropriate by outsiders at court. The Crown Prince has just returned to the palace, and if his treatment is not as good as that of our King Jin, I fear the courtiers might speak unfavorably. Your image has always been one of magnanimity, and these external possessions, in the eyes of your old servant, need not be overly concerned with. We aim for greater achievements, so why bother with such meticulousness?"

Madame Li was brought from the Empress’s maternal home, prepared early by the Ducal Residence because they knew Jin Yushu would eventually enter the palace, so they had singled out an intelligent woman to groom and accompany her into the Crown Prince Residence.

However, the nature of Jin Yushu could not tolerate the prospect of her personal maids becoming her husband’s concubines in the future, so she specifically chose an older woman with ordinary looks, that is Madame Li.

She trusted this loyal servant who had grown up with her from a young age and felt her advice was very sensible, so she agreed.

"Have someone send this gift list to the Ministry of Rites, let’s consider it a bargain for them."

After the Empress stamped the Phoenix Seal on the gift list, the Ministry of Rites then dared to prepare the corresponding items as listed.

Preparing so many items would take a fair amount of time.

At this time, a major event was happening in Lotus Village.

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It had been raining heavily near Qingshui Town for several days. Qin Changlin, wearing a raincoat and carrying a bamboo hat and medicine box, went to the Gu Family in Lotus Village, now making his second visit.

Gu Wen’s condition was quite dire; Qin Changlin had already diagnosed him during his previous visit with tuberculosis. Tuberculosis was incurable, and after returning, he wrote back to Gu Youyou, mentioning this matter, uncertain if Gu Youyou could treat it.

Because of the prolonged heavy rain, it was not possible to ride a horse or drive a carriage along the mountain roads, so Qin Changlin walked to Lotus Village and was completely drenched.

"Aunt Gu, how is Uncle Gu’s condition today?"

"Alas, it’s the same as before, he coughed up blood again last night."

Huang Xiangwen, with a distressed expression, hurriedly invited the completely soaked Qin Changlin inside and then told Gu Dabao, "Dabao, quickly take Dr. Qin to change into dry clothes."

Gu Dabao took Qin Changlin’s bamboo hat and medicine box and said, "Dr. Qin, change into clean clothes before we see him."

Gu Wen lived alone in a room, and even before entering, one could hear his coughing, which was harsh to the ears.

Qin Changlin put on a mask and said to Huang Xiangwen, "Aunt Gu, such diseases can be infectious. You all are being cautious, aren’t you?"

Huang Xiangwen, eyes red, nodded and sighed, "The kids wanted to go in to see him, but I’ve always been afraid to let them. I always wear a mask when I go in, as you advised, and his eating utensils are also kept separate." ƒrēewebnoѵёl.cσm

"That’s good."

Qin Changlin entered the room and saw Gu Wen lying on the bed, his cheeks so emaciated that only his skull seemed left.

Seeing Qin Changlin, he tried to get up but was met instead with severe coughing.

Huang Xiangwen quickly stepped forward to support him, patting his back to ease his breathing.

The coughing fit ceased, leaving another large pool of blood.

Additionally, chest pain and difficulty breathing were present.

These were late-stage symptoms of tuberculosis.

Qin Changlin immediately took his pulse.

Huang Xiangwen began to cry, saying, "You’re not well; don’t get up, please lie down quickly."

Gu Wen caught his breath before he could utter a few words.

"Dr. Qin, thank you so much. Despite such heavy rain, you still made the effort to come."

Hearing this from Gu Wen, Qin Changlin was rather surprised.

It is often said, "Upon impending death, one’s words are kind."