Chapter 119: Chapter 119: Severely Injured and Leaving Home
Issues of face cannot be ignored.
Inside the East Cross Courtyard, there wasn’t a single servant to be seen.
From the moment Eldest Master Dong entered the courtyard, his expression grew increasingly grim.
But without seeing anyone around, it was hard to say anything.
When he pushed the door open and saw Mr. Lin and his own sister, his voice trembled slightly.
"What’s going on? How did you get so badly injured!"
"Brother, you’re finally here. Quickly, please have a look at Third Brother. The Imperial Physician said it’s hopeless."
Mrs. Dong spoke while crying bitterly.
Mr. Lin could only comfort his wife from the side, unable to do anything else.
Neither Second Young Master Dong nor Second Madam said much.
They immediately stepped forward to examine Lin Muzhi’s injuries.
The injuries on his body were not severe, just a few scrapes and bruises that would heal with some ointment applied for a few days.
The dangerous one was the wound on the back of his head.
Nanny Dong had him lying on his side, with a pillow supporting his back, so his head wound wouldn’t be aggravated further.
The wound had already been gently cleaned, making it visible.
It wasn’t bleeding much now, but a large swelling had formed.
It looked very ghastly.
"Was it hit with a wooden plank?"
Second Madam Yun asked with a stern expression.
Nanny Dong immediately nodded and said.
"Yes, it was Nanny Wang from the West Wing by Second Madam’s side who did it. She originally aimed for the Madam, but Third Brother was hit when he rushed over to shield her!"
"How long have you been back? Why would she hit you?"
Eldest Master Dong wasn’t skilled at treating wounds, so he was more concerned about how the Second Household dared to bully them!
"She falsely accused Third Brother of stealing her son’s Hu Bi and wanted to use house rules against him. I was upset, so I stepped forward to argue, and during the quarrel, we started fighting."
Mrs. Dong casually summarized the situation in a few words.
Eldest Master Dong was confused, and just as he was about to ask more questions,
Mr. Lin spoke up.
"Brother-in-law, we’ve already proposed dividing the house, and Father has agreed. So we’ll be moving out of the Prime Minister’s Mansion in the next few days. However, we’re not familiar with the rental situation outside, so we’ll need your help to see if there’s a suitable place?"
"Dividing the house?"
This statement from Mr. Lin astonished Eldest Master Dong.
Even though they were eager for their sister and brother-in-law to live independently,
they thought with the Prime Minister still present, it was impossible.
That’s why they kept helping, hoping they could have a better life in the Prime Minister’s Mansion.
Mrs. Dong wiped away her tears upon hearing this.
Although her eyes were swollen and her nose red from crying, she seemed more at ease than usual.
"What the Master said is right. Big Brother has many connections, please help us find a suitable courtyard. If there is one, we’ll move there immediately."
Eldest Master Dong didn’t say anything, giving his sister a deep look.
He felt that the current events were one wave of shock after another.
Seeing that his sister and brother-in-law weren’t willing to say more, he didn’t press them further,
knowing some things were inconvenient to discuss while still in the Prime Minister’s Mansion.
So he simply said to Mr. Lin and Mrs. Dong.
"Got it, I will make the arrangements immediately."
Then he asked the still examining Second Young Master Dong and his wife,
"How is Muzhi’s condition?"
"Not good. Despite having taken the Life-extending Powder, it can only keep him alive for half a month. If he doesn’t wake within this period, he likely won’t wake again in this lifetime."
It was Second Madam Yun speaking.
She was known for her straightforwardness and never lied.
Moreover, her medical skills were actually better than Second Young Master Dong’s.
If even she said it wasn’t good, then it was truly grave.
Mrs. Dong heard this and her vision went black, her body collapsing.
She thought that once her maternal family arrived, there would be hope,
but unexpectedly...
"Oh my poor Third Brother, how could you have such a bitter fate! Third Brother..."
Mrs. Dong cried sorrowfully, affecting everyone in the room.
Such a promising child, who should have had a bright future,
was born into this kind of family, unable even to guarantee his life.
Do they hate?
Of course they hate!
But no matter how much they hate, what can they do?
Facing Ronghe Hall and the West Wing, they have no power or influence to fight.
Mrs. Dong confronted them with the account book, only daring to propose dividing the house.
What else can they do?
If they really drive the dog into a corner, they will surely receive retaliation.
With their household’s current capabilities and influence, they cannot contend with the Prime Minister’s Mansion and Prince Zhan Mansion, these two giant trees.
If you fail to kill the snake, it will come back to bite.
Then the Dong Family and their household might face total destruction.
Everyone present was aware of this.
But it was this very awareness that was most heartbreaking.
Facing powerful authority, even if you stake everything, you can only peel off their outer layer at best.
Unable to harm their core.
Therefore, only by becoming strong can they protect themselves.
Mrs. Dong’s cries reached Mr. Lin’s ears.
If he had a choice now, he would rather have requested to leave the Prime Minister’s Mansion right after marriage.
He would have preferred to live a simple and peaceful life with his wife and children outside.
Instead of enduring humiliation in the Prime Minister’s Mansion and ending up like this.
Hatred and determination took root in his heart.
After more than forty years of muddling through, he resolved never to be at the mercy of others again!
With this thought, he stepped forward and asked,
"Can Muzhi be moved? We can take him home, it would be more convenient for you to treat him."
"He can be moved, but make sure there are enough quilts in the carriage to prevent his head from moving too much, and it’s best to use manpower to tow it to be relatively stable."
"That’s not difficult, I’ll take care of the arrangements. You start packing things here, and I’ll be back shortly."
"Alright."
With Eldest Master Dong around, arranging these matters became easier.
Second Young Master Dong and Mrs. Yun remained by Lin Muzhi’s side, allowing Mrs. Dong and Nanny Dong to pack up.
There wasn’t much to take, but neither too little nor too much.
If they truly traveled light, two or three trunks would suffice.
But right now, everyone in the courtyard was locked in the woodshed.
Even if they wanted to make a big move, they couldn’t.
"Rest assured, their slave contracts are with me. Even if we divide the house, we’ll take them with us. It’s impossible to leave them behind."
Mrs. Dong said this while tightly holding Nanny Dong’s hand.
"Nanny, whatever you do, don’t act recklessly. I can take you with us, trust me!"
Nanny Dong smiled, her eyes full of emotion.
But she knew that she had in fact harmed a life.
If she wasn’t held accountable, that would be strange.
But now, she didn’t want to add to Mrs. Dong’s sorrow, so she nodded and replied.
"This old servant believes in Madam. Whatever Madam wishes to do, just go ahead!"