Doctor Liu said: "Just look at how old she is. She already has many ailnts, and with so much crying and shouting, how could she not have a stroke?"
As people age, even eating a few more pieces of fatty at can cause a stroke, let alone soone like Granny Gu, who has suffered such shock, with blood rushing up inside her and still continues to cry and shout incessantly. It’s difficult not to have a stroke.
Upon hearing this, Elder Gu turned pale, his head dizzy, and he fell backward. Fortunately, the housekeeper from the Gan Family caught him; otherwise, there would be another paralyzed person.
Doctor Liu quickly gave him acupuncture to regulate his breath and blood, preventing Elder Gu from fainting.
Old Master Gan felt like he wanted to die. He originally invited the Old Gu Family to solve Gu Youwen’s matter by buying them off with money. Unexpectedly, there was now a paralyzed person, and even Elder Gu almost fainted... What is all this? Does this want to ruin his Gan Family?
Lai Zhuang and Zhu Wu also ca along. Initially, they did not co in, thinking it was a matter for the Old Gu Family to handle first. They didn’t expect the Old Gu Family to cause such a commotion and even have soone suffer a stroke.
Lai Zhuang had a severe headache and had to enter the house, saying to Old Master Gan: "Today’s matter must be thoroughly investigated; otherwise, Lord Lai won’t agree."
Old Master Gan also didn’t want to ss around with the Old Gu Family anymore. This family didn’t have a normal person among them. Even if Lord Lai’s authority is great, at least he is a rational person. Speaking honestly should resolve the matter.
"Elder Zhuang, I want to et Lord Lai and clearly explain everything that happened tonight... My family really didn’t harm Lord Gu." Old Master Gan was in tears, pleading with Lai Zhuang to take him to see Lord Lai.
Although Lai Zhuang was Lord Lai’s confidant, tonight’s incident was too significant. He dared not make decisions on his own. After thinking, he said: "Alright, let’s take a trip to the Vice Magistrate’s office."
With that, he pointed at Yan Qin: "Bring this woman along!"
The culprit tonight was Yan Qin. If it weren’t for her, Gu Youwen wouldn’t have had a stroke.
Yan Qin sobbed, claiming her innocence: "Gentlen, I am wronged. I served Lord Gu with all my heart. Who knew he would... sob sob..."
Yan Qin couldn’t continue, only crying miserably while glancing at Gu Youlu, which aroused his protective instinct. He stepped forward to support her: "Don’t be afraid. It’s just going to the Vice Magistrate’s office to ask a question. If you are truly innocent, Uncle Lai won’t punish you."
Ms. Zheng was so angry she rushed over, grabbed Yan Qin’s hair, and slapped her twice: "You vixen, seducing a man right in front of , I’ll beat you to death, you vixen."
Yan Qin didn’t resist or scream, only cried weakly, making Gu Youlu feel heartbroken. He hurriedly grabbed Ms. Zheng’s hand and gave her two counter-slaps, leaving Ms. Zheng stunned.
"You harlot, you caused my mother to have a stroke and dare to make a scene here. If you keep shouting, I’ll divorce you imdiately!"
Ms. Zheng was most afraid of being divorced, and since Granny Gu’s stroke was partly her fault, she was terrified and didn’t dare to cause trouble for Yan Qin anymore, retreating in tears to the side.
Lai Zhuang looked, his face turning dark. What kind of people are the Old Gu Family? Lord really went mad to keep such a family of madn.
"Elder Gu, let’s return to the Prefecture first. Lord will stand up for you." Lai Zhuang was exhausted, not wanting to bother with the Old Gu Family anymore, and imdiately helped Elder Gu prepare to go back to the Vice Magistrate.
Elder Gu was indecisive, relying on Granny Gu when she was well, and now listening to Lai Zhuang, nodding: "Uh-huh, let’s go back first."
As he said this, Elder Gu shivered; seeing this, Lai Zhuang was even more disdainful. Is this a head of the house? Having no ability is one thing, but acting like a waste when sothing happens, waiting for outsiders to handle it.
Zhu Wu asked Doctor Liu: "Can Elder Wen be moved now?"
Doctor Liu said: "Yes, but it’s best to directly carry him back on a board, not to move him on and off a mule cart, which might harm the patient."
Having heard this, Zhu Wu imdiately instructed the protectors he brought to dismantle two door panels, cover them with thick quilts, and carefully place Gu Youwen and Granny Gu on the boards.
"Let’s go. Doctor Liu, co with us." Zhu Wu stared at Doctor Liu with a look that promised trouble if he refused.
Doctor Liu imdiately understood Zhu Wu’s intent and replied: "Don’t worry, I am a doctor, and I will see my patients through to the end. I won’t talk recklessly; my ability to keep secrets is known by the Prefecture City People."
With that, he took his attendant and followed them away.
After such a long ordeal, it was already past midnight. Lai Zhuang led the Old Gu Family grandly toward the Vice Magistrate’s office, afraid of being seen and losing face, covering Gu Youwen and Granny Gu with quilts.
He also had Zhu Wu lead the way, showing the Vice Magistrate’s Token to soldiers patrolling the city and night watchn ahead, sending them away before daring to continue bringing the Old Gu Family along.
Like thieves along the way, it took almost an hour to return to the Vice Magistrate.
Lai Vice Magistrate knew of the incident with Gu Youwen and was anxiously waiting until now. Upon hearing the Old Gu Family had returned, he hurried to the courtyard where they were staying.
Seeing Gu Youwen lying on the board, like a dead fish, it was as if the darkness almost swallowed him... Youwen, Youwen was paralyzed!
"Who did this? Who did this?!" Lord Lai was very fond of Gu Youwen and had high hopes for him, having ticulously planned for Gu Youwen to beco a County Lord before forty-five and a Prefecture Assistant Officer by fifty.
But those plans were ruined by Gu Youwen’s paralysis.
Old Master Gan, seeing Lai Vice Magistrate, knelt directly, speaking quickly: "Lord, Lord Gu had a stroke suddenly while using Yan Qin."
When the Gan Family’s servants went to the Vice Magistrate’s office to find the Old Gu Family, they only said Gu Youwen had a sudden illness at the Gan’s Mansion but did not specify what kind it was.
Now, with Old Master Gan uttering the words ’stroke’ and ’paralyze’, Lord Lai felt slapped in the face, completely bewildering him, his complexion looking awfully at Lai Zhuang.
Lai Zhuang nodded to him: "It’s true."
Upon hearing this, Lord Lai’s face turned black, choking on a rush of anger that wouldn’t co out. To have such a scandalous ’woman’s illness’ made it hard for him to seek justice for Gu Youwen without feeling embarrassed.
A stroke while with a woman, if this got out, not only Gu Youwen but even he would be ridiculed to death.
Mrs. Gu, not knowing better, ca over crying: "Lord Lai, you have to stand up for the Lord. It’s all the Gan family’s fault. If they hadn’t invited the Lord and sent won, the Lord wouldn’t be paralyzed."
Ms. Zheng, hating Yan Qin, quickly ca over to kneel as well: "Yes, Lord Lai, you must deal with that vixen who hard my brother. You can’t let her continue to harm people!"
Saying this, she gave Yan Qin a fierce glance, huffing, "Wretched woman, seducing my husband, I won’t let you be!"
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