Lin Haihai gave the woman a disapproving look before saying softly to the old woman, “Please be honest with me. Are you feeling unwell, ma’am?” She took the old woman’s pulse gently and checked her lungs with a stethoscope. Her breathing was muddled and wheezing sounds could be heard. No wonder the imperial physician would have her stay in the hospital. Lin Haihai was pleasantly surprised. The physician had made the right diagnosis.

“Your mother must stay here for a couple of days. Then you may take her back,” she said to the burly man. “Go to the front desk to make the necessary arrangements and pay the fee. Then you’re free to leave with your pet hen!”

Lin Haihai wasn’t usually someone with a sharp tongue. This was far from the first time she met someone who didn’t care about their parents. Normally, she would’ve dealt with the matter with a smile, but she couldn’t contain her anger today no matter how hard she tried.

The woman flew into a rage and rushed to Lin Haihai with an accusing finger. Wangchen stepped in and slapped her in the face. The sheer force put into the slap made her dizzy.

Stunned, the burly man hurriedly caught his wife, who stomped and snarled...