"Oh, what do you mean? Could it be that he is interested?"
Upon hearing this, Fugui lowered his head and said, "Itâs not really my place to speak much about this matter, but I do remember Tieshu once asked me how Xiuâer was doing."
"I see. Iâll keep that in mind," Yang Chuxia nodded. If that was the case, it wouldnât be bad. She had asked Xiuâer before, and Xiuâer hadnât taken a stance. But it would be best if he didnât set his sights on Fugui.
As they were talking, they arrived at the front courtyard. At this moment, Yang Dachuan, Ms. Wang, Land Officer Yang, Yang Xiaochuan and his wife, and Yang Daâan with his wife were all present.
Yang Xiaochuan leaned back in his chair like a lord and said, "Third brother, our father suffered such a serious injury at your place, you owe me and eldest brother an explanation."
Ms. Luo also said, "Letâs not talk about explanations for now; your house is just too unsafe. A couple of years ago, there were those people who came seeking vengeance during a sacrifice, and this year, out of the blue, this happened. How many of your servants have died? Your house has turned into a haunted house. Iâm even scared letting our father stay here."
Without regard for Ms. Wangâs pale complexion, she continued, "Everyone says that no one should live in a place where people have died, as it is a haunted house with strong yin energy. Our father is injured and his yang energy is weak, which makes it easy for unclean things to cling to him. So, third brother, third sister-in-law, itâs better for you to tidy up and bring our father back to the old house to recover from his injuries. As for the medical expenses and the costs of nourishing his health on a daily basis, your family should bear them, since this misfortune originated from your household."
"How dare you!" Yang Dachuan slammed the table with his palm, "Shut your mouth. Itâs not your place, a womanâs place, to speak here. Whatâs this about a haunted house? Donât spread rumors here. Our fatherâs injury is on his back, and the divine doctor has already said that he can only lie on his side or stomach and needs assistance to move about from time to time. My family still has servants to take care of him. If he goes to your place, Fourth, tell me, are you going to hire some servants to attend to our father or will you personally take care of him?"
"Third brother, look at what youâre saying. Donât your family still have servants? Just send a couple over with father," Yang Xiaochuan thought to himself that it would be great if one person took care of the old man, and another took care of him.
"You sure have grand ideas! You must also want my familyâs servants to wait on you, donât you? Keep dreaming," Yang Dachuan glared at Yang Xiaochuan, whose eyes were darting around, "Less of the nonsense, our father will recover from his injuries at my house and is going nowhere. Besides, the divine doctor said that itâs not suitable for him to move now. I know exactly what you two are thinking. Iâm afraid that even if I give you a hundred taels of silver, none of it would end up being used on our father in the end."
Yang Xiaochuan and Ms. Luo, whose little schemes were laid bare by Yang Dachuanâs words, blushed, especially Ms. Luo. She had expected that there would be significant expenses for the childâs birth after the year, and it just happened that Old Yang suffered this misfortune. So, she and Yang Xiaochuan had planned to have Old Yang recover at their home, hoping to get more silver from the third branch of the family during this opportunity, and she could scrape off a little for herself on the side.
Of course, that was one aspect, but on the other hand, she also had a bit of filial piety, truly feeling that the third branch was too unsafe with constant significant occurrences happening.
With another turn of her eyes, Ms. Luo said, "Third brother, even if you scold me today, I still have to speak my mind. Your house really isnât so safe, and while itâs good for father to recover at your place with good food, clothes, and attendants, what if something like this happens again? Considering father is injured, he probably wonât even be able to run away."