Chapter 307: Filled With Tears
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
The Su family permanently attached great importance, and every family member was good to each other. Shen Qiuhua had excellent relationships with several of her sisters-in-law, especially when she first married into the family.
She did not know much back then, but Madam Ding took good care of her. After all, men were careless at times, but women were more meticulous.
When Shen Qiuhua first entered the Su family, there were some things she was embarrassed to say. However, Madam Ding understood how Shen Qiuhua felt and helped Shen Qiuhua.
Su Fengmao and Shen Qiuhua’s side of the family were in shambles then, but Madam Ding was a mother figure to Shen Qiuhua. Although Madam Ding could not do much, she still supported the entire Su family.
Madam Ding was excellent at embroidery and would sew a few things to sell in town for a lot of money. Then she used whatever she earned to supplement the family. Madam Ding even made food for the family so they would have something to eat.
The family would go their separate ways then, but Madam Ding still took care of everyone from time to time. Hence, Shen Qiuhua and her side of the family would always do their best to repay Madam Ding’s kindness.
Madam Ding was a good person. Fortunately, Su Fengzhang doted on her and never allowed her to help in the fields. Still, Madam Ding felt terrible about that and worked harder to embroider more things, trying to sell them to earn more money.
She worked hard to embroider back then, even when it was late and dark at night, using only oil lamps as a light source. If the moon shined brightly that night, she would sit in the courtyard to use the moonlight instead of the oil lamps, as she wanted to save money.
Perhaps that was why Madam Ding’s eyesight worsened over the years, and she could not see as clearly as before. Immediately after, she panicked at her diminishing eyesight.
Madam Ding knew her body was weakening, and she could not work at night. She would feel useless if she could no longer embroider. She was also proud, but after consulting several doctors, they still could not do anything about her eyesight.
She did not want her family to spend more money on doctors and started learning to do farmwork but could not do it because of her weak body. As time passed, she could not get over it and started secretly crying herself to sleep. She even became sick from feeling so heartbroken.
She was sick for a long time, but Su Fengzhang never gave up on her. He always brought her to see doctors after he made some money. The more he did that, the heavier the burden on Madam Ding’s heart.
Her body only became weaker, so Su Fengzhang took her away from the village because her condition had become too severe. However, no one knew where the couple disappeared to.
Everyone hoped for Madam Ding’s health to improve, but they never expected the couple to be away for so long, even leaving their fields for several months.
Fortunately, Su Fengmao and Su Fengzhi helped them plant crops and put away their harvested grain. The two brothers remembered how good their elder brother and sister-in-law had been in the past.
Now, Su Fengzhang had brought Madam Ding back to the village because she only had a few breaths left. After all, she did not want to die away from the village and her home.
Shen Qiuhua knew her in-laws had finally returned, so she checked on them. When she saw how Madam Ding looked, she was so shocked that she almost fainted.
When Su Fengzhang brought Madam Ding away, she could still talk. But when they returned a few months later, Madam Ding lost the ability to talk as she lay there silently.
Many villagers heard the news and went to visit. Everyone felt sorry for Madam Ding.
Shen Qiuhua told Su Binglan about Madam Ding’s condition on the way to Su Fengzhang’s home. “Your aunt is strong and kind. If anything bad happens, please keep her in your heart. We wouldn’t have survived a few years ago if it weren’t for her.
“It’s a pity your aunt couldn’t get over the fact that she could no longer embroider. As time passed, she became sicker. Your Uncle Fengzhang’s feelings for her were incomparable.
“Sigh, your uncle’s family was wealthy, but something happened, and they declined. Still, your Aunt Ding is excellent at embroidery. I know your uncle still loves your aunt whether or not she’s sick. He didn’t like her because of her embroidery skills but because of who she was.
“Ding looked for someone she could rely on and met Fengzhang. She felt he was reliable and good, so she stayed with him. They focused on living good lives when they got together.
“Their conditions were good when Ding could embroider those days, but she became severely ill after her vision blurred.”
Shen Qiuhua’s heart wavered, and she choked up as she spoke. She wiped her nearly-falling tears and continued, “I know you have amazing medical skills, Binglan. Please check on your aunt. I don’t know who else to call.”
She called her daughter over, perhaps to comfort herself. After all, Madam Ding was in a severe condition and had only a few breaths left.
Su Binglan recalled her childhood memories and had an impression of Madam Ding. She was a kind and beautiful woman who spoke softly and gently. Madam Ding also made delicious foods and would send them to Su Binglan’s family.
Su Binglan remembered her aunt’s gorgeous smile, but she rarely saw Madam Ding later on. Even when she did, Madam Ding would appear sad.
Su Binglan’s footsteps quickened as she said, “I’ll meet you there, Mother.”
“All right, you go ahead and check on your aunt!” Shen Qiuhua noticed how fast her daughter’s footsteps were, so she sprinted.
Several villagers were standing in the courtyard when Su Binglan arrived at her aunt’s house. They were Madam Ding and Su Fengzhang’s neighbors who came to visit Madam Ding when they heard the news.
Madam Liu and Lin Tongtong were in the inner room with Su Wenlin and Su Wenchi while Old Master Su and Old Madam Su stood by the platform. The atmosphere among everyone was heavy, and Madam Liu was teary-eyed.
Su Fengzhang held Madam Ding’s hand by the Kang, crying like a child. Their son, Su Wenxian, was also there.
Madam Liu saw Su Binglan and hurriedly wiped her tears. She said, “Binglan is here.”
Su Binglan nodded. “I’m here to check on Aunt Ding. Hello, Grandpa and Grandma.”
She greeted her grandparents but could not bother to address everyone else as she went straight to Madam Ding’s side. She said, “Please move aside, Uncle Fengzhang. I’ll help Aunt Ding.”
Everyone returned to their senses when Su Binglan said that
“Yes, Fengzhang. Let Binglan take care of Ding.”
Su Fengzhang’s eyes were swollen, and his body was numb. His two younger brothers had told him that Su Binglan had healed their throats and hands, but Su Fengzhang did not believe them. He thought Su Fengzhi and Su Fengchen were just trying to comfort him.
Even so, he wanted to believe it because he felt petrified that he might lose his wife. He held Madam Ding’s hand, and it was trembling. He could not even stand properly.
Even though Su Fengzhang’s head was a mess, he still said, “Just try your best, Binglan. ”
He wanted to put less pressure on his niece.. After all, the famous doctors he and his wife once visited were helpless, so how could a teenager like Su Binglan cure Madam Ding?
