The Divine Doctor And A Common Farmer-Chapter 1610 - 1697: Blessed with Such a Wife
The most important thing is to distinguish the order of priorities.
While Shu Yu was grasping this principle, a realization dawned on him. The reason the wife was angry with Shujun before was probably because... Shujun had mixed up the order of priorities. He had placed what was unimportant in a significant position, while relegating the most important things in life to a place of neglect, to a position of insignificance.
Walking through the landscaped garden in the courtyard, stepping on the neatly paved cobblestones, Shu Yu’s pace quickened. At this moment, a sweet yet complex emotion filled his heart, compelling him with an urge to see the person he cared about so deeply.
He hurried into his wife’s courtyard, and coincidentally, it was Yixuan’s night watch duty tonight.
"Second Brother?"
As Shu Yu entered, Yixuan was momentarily stunned. He got up from the bed, and the wife sitting beside him also sat up.
It was already late; the two were just chatting idly and were about to sleep, not expecting Shu Yu to come for a night visit.
Upon entering, Shu Yu hesitated. Although his heart had been brimming with a certain swelling unrest, his mouth seemed locked, and somehow, he couldn’t utter a single word.
"I..." He was momentarily at a loss for words. "I just came to see if you two were asleep." He took a step back.
Yixuan had a knowing expression; he turned to look at Dong Huiying and said, "I suddenly remembered there’s a pot of soup being warmed on the stove. How about I let Second Brother accompany you?" It was just an excuse, a gesture of his thoughtfulness. Second Brother rarely acted so impulsively. For this rare occurrence, he was willing to step back.
Dong Huiying gently squeezed Yixuan’s hand, her heart full of tender affection.
Yixuan put on an overcoat and gracefully left the room. He could see the longing in Second Brother’s eyes. Tonight... he would give this night to Second Brother. At worst, when it’s Second Brother’s turn for night watch tomorrow, he would reclaim it... Yes, that’s decided!
So thought Yixuan.
After Yixuan left, Shu Yu hesitated slightly, then leaned by the bedside.
"Are you sleepy?"
Dong Huiying shook her head, "Not sleepy." She pulled Shu Yu’s hand, urging him to sit by the bed. She observed his well-groomed attire. "Where have you been?"
"The Zhu family." He didn’t hide anything. In front of her, he was honest.
Dong Huiying was a little worried about him, "Are you feeling upset?"
Shu Yu suddenly laughed, "I’m in great spirits!" It wasn’t a lie. Perhaps, returning from the Zhu family, he wasn’t feeling well initially. But upon reaching his wife, his mood brightened.
"Tell me, where is your bottom line?" He gently caressed his wife’s cheek, asking with a tinge of contemplation.
Shujun committed such a mistake that any other household’s wife would have been intolerant. But she... maybe her heart was too soft, unwilling to see Shujun heartbroken, so she stepped back first, quickly accepting Shujun again.
Stunned by his question, Dong Huiying looked puzzled, "Bottom line?" She tilted her head, thinking for a moment, "Probably... most afraid of you leaving, and most afraid of you not loving anymore. That should be my ultimate bottom line, right?" As for the rest, she didn’t mind. As long as everyone was present, as long as their hearts were in it, other problems were inconsequential.
Shu Yu chuckled softly, "To have a wife like this, it is a great fortune for a husband."
He sighed, and then said, "Not only Shujun made such a mistake, but I also did the same. I owe you an apology, and this belated apology I have yet to voice to you."
