Both my uncle and my second uncle seemed to have their thirst for alcohol triggered, but since Lin Jiaxin’s legs were not good, he couldn’t drink much either. Therefore, the duty of accompanying them in drinking naturally fell upon Xia Zheng.
Luckily, Xia Zheng had a way with words and knew how to keep people happy, charming both uncles into cheerful laughter.
Liu Siqi had just one drink and burst out laughing, "No wonder Big Brother praised you as soon as he got back. You truly are a fine young man!"
Liu Zhiyang was okay; he was young and not interested in alcohol. But Liu Zhiguang, enticed by the scent of wine, sneaked a sip, only to grimace at the spiciness. The Meng Family Wine House’s liquor was strong and certainly not suitable for someone who had never drunk before.
Liu Zhiguang looked up at Xia Zheng with admiration. He’s good-looking, skilled in martial arts, and can even handle such strong alcohol. Impressive!
Lady Liu was in her postnatal confinement, with Lady Fan and Liu Limin staying to keep her company; everyone else had things to do at home. After lunch, while it was still not cold, they hurried back.
Liu Huaiqing hadn’t had his fill of drinking today and his childlike temper was acting up, leaving him somewhat disgruntled. Lin Yuan giggled and called over her two cousins to move the remaining two jars of wine onto the ox cart.
"Grandpa, this wine is all yours. But once you’re back, you can’t drink too much, okay? Only one cup a day, else your body won’t be able to take it," Lin Yuan instructed Liu Huaiqing repeatedly, like she was talking to a child.
Seeing there was still so much wine left, Liu Huaiqing immediately brightened up and repeatedly nodded, "One cup, cup one."
Lin Yuan covered her mouth with a chuckle, once Grandpa was joyful, he loved to speak in spoonerisms. It seemed like he was truly delighted this time.
Ru Yue wasn’t feeling well, so Lin Yuan had Lin Yi drive the horse-drawn carriage to take Ru Yue and Zhao Suxin back. Before they left, she reminded Lin Yi again and again to drive slowly and smoothly.
Lin Yi cracked his whip expressionlessly; ever since the midwife had spat all over him, he didn’t rush the carriage anymore.
As everyone boarded the ox cart, Liu Siqi suddenly pulled Lin Yuan aside and asked with some excitement, "Yuanyuan, I heard from your second aunt that you know a Divine Doctor who not only healed your dad’s leg but also saved your mom’s pregnancy. Is it true?"
In fact, Liu Siqi believed it when he asked the question, as Lin Jiaxin’s near-recovery and Lady Liu’s safe delivery were undeniable truths. However, he couldn’t feel entirely at ease without hearing Lin Yuan’s answer himself.
Lin Yuan nodded, "Yes, it’s true, and I’ve even thought about asking him to take a look at my second aunt. It’s just that he was up all night yesterday, so I didn’t have the heart to invite him over today."
Liu Siqi could barely contain his excitement, "Yuanyuan, where is this Divine Doctor? I’ll go find him myself!"
In fact, Lin Yuan had planned to have Lao Fan treat Ru Yue after her little brother turned one month old, when everyone would come to Lin family’s hollow. But seeing how agitated Liu Siqi was, she knew her second uncle couldn’t wait that long.
"He’s staying at the Fuman Building in the town. How about this, Second Uncle, I have to go to town tomorrow to check on the shop anyway. I’ll have Lin Yi pick you and Second Aunt up from home. Let’s go see him tomorrow to have him examine Second Aunt, how’s that?"
That would be wonderful. Liu Siqi nodded eagerly; although he had encountered many Divine Doctors before, all ended in failure. However, Liu Siqi never gave up hope, always striving hard to seek a possibility for Ru Yue, no matter how slim.
After confirming with Lin Yuan several times to make sure they would come to Liu Family Village to pick them up the next day, Liu Siqi finally boarded the ox cart.
Watching the family go off into the distance, Lin Yuan and Xia Zheng walked back, reluctant to part.
Then, they heard Old man Chen next door raising his voice in anger again at Aunt Chen. Only this time, he wasn’t scolding someone else—it was his most esteemed son, Chen Zhu.