Exile with Storage Space: Family Fortunes in the Barren Lands-Chapter 638 - 594 Li Yuwen’s Oath (1)

Li Xingsheng looked at her as if she were a stranger, "Of course, this is what a normal person would think."

Li Yuwen was worried about Pei Shenyan and was feeling irritable. Being ridiculed by Li Xingsheng like this, she was furious, "Second brother, are you mocking me?"

"No, no, I wouldn’t dare mock you." Li Xingsheng shrugged his shoulders.

"Enough, second brother. Elder sister is worried, don’t talk about her like that." Li Yuzhu pulled Li Yuwen and walked away.

Li Xingsheng looked at them and said, "Go to the market first, I will inform our parents, and later I’ll go see Brother-in-law Pei."

Li Yuwen was anxious and didn’t bother to talk to Li Xingsheng, pulling Li Yuzhu out of the courtyard, she got onto her carriage and sped towards the market street.

Uncle Gui shook his head, "Why the rush?"

Li Xingsheng went to the North Courtyard to inform Princess Consort Luling of Li Yuwen’s visit, "She left in a hurry with third sister, didn’t even drink a sip of water."

"She’s changed so much, actually worrying about Pei Wulang’s life and death. It’s good though, she’s learned to care about people; it’s a good thing." Princess Consort Luling pondered for a moment, "Second child, go check on Pei Wulang. He’s a great benefactor to our family. His family isn’t around, we’ve got to care about him."

"Understood, mother."

Li Xingsheng mounted his horse and chased after Li Yuwen’s carriage.

The horse ran faster than the carriage, and as Li Yuwen’s carriage left the entrance to Taohua Village, Li Xingsheng caught up with them.

Li Yuzhu lifted the curtain to look, "Second brother?"

"Mother asked me to come see." Li Xingsheng waved at them, "I’ll go check on Brother-in-law Pei first."

He raised his whip, urging the horse to run faster.

In the past, Li Yuwen would usually bicker with him, but today she was too distracted to pay attention.

Li Yuzhu comforted her, "I have examined Brother-in-law Pei’s body before; his illness is congenital, but not impossible to cure."

Li Yuwen worriedly twisted her sleeve, "But he doesn’t want to be treated; my decision to find you was made without consulting him."

From the first time she met Pei Shenyan, Li Yuzhu noticed that Pei Shenyan had a heart problem, but it wasn’t severe. She had told Pei Shenyan she could cure his illness, but Pei Shenyan did not seek her treatment, which puzzled her.

"Why doesn’t he want to be treated?" Li Yuzhu asked, puzzled.

"How would I know? I asked him, and he wouldn’t say. That bookworm!" Li Yuwen stamped her feet in frustration.

Li Yuzhu lifted the curtain and asked the driver Pei Fusheng, "Fusheng, why doesn’t your master want to be treated?"

How would Pei Fusheng know, "Last spring, he was clamoring to see a doctor. He closed all his shops in preparation to go out of town to seek treatment, but then he didn’t go. When asked, he just said if it couldn’t be cured, then so be it."

Li Yuzhu said, "But I’ve already told him, I can cure it, so why won’t he come to me?"

Pei Fusheng sighed, "I don’t know either."

"Stubborn bookworm!" Li Yuwen complained bitterly.

After ten miles of fast travel, they quickly reached the Pei Mansion on Market Street.

The gate was open, with Li Xingsheng’s horse tied in the courtyard.

Hearing the sound of the carriage stopping, Li Xingsheng walked out of the main house, "I’ve seen Brother-in-law Pei, he’s not as sick as you think, Yuwen, you’re just making a fuss over nothing."

"Of course, it’s not serious for your family member!" Li Yuwen retorted. 𝒻𝓇𝑒𝘦𝘸𝑒𝒷𝓃ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝒸ℴ𝘮

Li Xingsheng frowned, "Who said he’s not my family? He’s my brother-in-law!"

"Which room is brother-in-law in?" Li Yuzhu went over to ask.

"He’s in his study." Li Yuwen led Li Yuzhu into the study.

The study was guarded by Aunt Zhou and Pei Ji.

Li Yuzhu greeted them and went around the screen to the bed.

The curtains were drawn high, and Pei Shenyan lay on the bed with a pale face and closed eyes.

"Shenyan? Shenyan?" Li Yuwen walked over and called softly.

Pei Shenyan opened his eyes and, seeing Li Yuwen had returned, smiled faintly, "I’m okay, just want to sleep for a while; don’t worry."

As he spoke, he began to cough.

"Don’t sleep, my third sister is here, let her check on you." Li Yuwen shook his arm.

She was worried that Pei Shenyan might not wake up if he fell asleep.

Li Yuzhu sat on a small stool by the bedside, took Pei Shenyan’s arm, and checked his pulse. Meanwhile, she activated a device to examine Pei Shenyan’s heart.

The old ailment was still the same as when he was ill at the Li family.

This condition, combined with fatigue and external cold, would exacerbate the illness.

Pei Shenyan was coughing, indicating he was suffering from a cold, which increased the heart’s burden, leading to chest tightness and shortness of breath.

Li Yuzhu withdrew her hand and looked at Pei Shenyan, "Brother-in-law, your illness cannot be delayed any longer; if you continue to delay, I won’t be able to cure it, not even an Immortal could. If treated now..."

"Treat him immediately!" Li Yuwen exclaimed in shock, "Third sister, treat him immediately!"

Pei Shenyan closed his eyes, "Yuwen, I want to talk to third sister alone."

"Why not let me listen?" Li Yuwen stood her ground and wouldn’t leave.

"Some other matters have nothing to do with you." Pei Shenyan coughed again.

His weak appearance made Li Yuwen reluctant to argue further, so she agreed, "Alright, I’ll go out."

She went to the screen outside, taking Aunt Zhou and Pei Ji with her.

Li Yuzhu smiled slightly, "What matter is it, brother-in-law, that needs secrecy?"

Pei Shenyan took a breath and glanced at the door, speaking weakly, "I don’t want treatment because I’m afraid if it isn’t successful, I might never wake up. If untreated, I can live another two years. During these two years, I can accomplish many things, but if I die now, Yuwen’s life will be very difficult, do you understand, third sister?"

His voice was very soft, as if worried people outside would hear.

Li Yuzhu shook her head, "Brother-in-law, I told you, if treated now, your illness won’t only allow you to live two years, but if untreated, you might not live two years. Moreover, others can’t cure it, but I can."

Pei Shenyan closed his eyes, "I don’t dare gamble..."

Li Yuzhu asked again, "Brother-in-law, you said you have many things to do? What are they? We’re all here, elder sister won’t be bullied, you don’t need to worry about her."

Pei Shenyan looked at Li Yuzhu, "But this is my wish, I promised her that I would make her later life better."

"Brother-in-law Pei!" Li Yuzhu looked at him solemnly, "You trust my medical skills; I’ve done a very thorough examination. Your condition isn’t the most severe. If treated today, you and my elder sister can grow old together; but if not treated and further cold strikes, a minor illness might someday prevent you from waking up again, and then my elder sister will be even more heartbroken, do you understand?"

Li Yuzhu repeatedly persuaded, but Pei Shenyan continued to hesitate.

She stood up, "I’m not talking to you anymore; I’m going to find elder sister."

"Third sister..."

Li Yuzhu had already left.

Outside the door was an anxious Li Yuwen, and seeing Li Yuzhu come out, she hurriedly asked, "What did your brother-in-law say to you?"

"He said he didn’t want treatment, afraid it wouldn’t work, and he’d never wake up." Li Yuzhu shook her head.

"Pei Shenyan, you stubborn bookworm!" Li Yuwen exclaimed through gritted teeth and stormed into the bedroom, pointing at the bed-ridden Pei Shenyan, "If you don’t get treated, I’ll divorce you instantly! Not waiting an hour, no, not even a quarter hour, I’ll turn around and leave. If you agree to treatment, even if you die now, I will remain a widow for you! Choose one!"

As Li Xingsheng, Aunt Zhou, Pei Ji, and Li Yuzhu followed her into the room, they were all astonished as they looked at Li Yuwen.

Pei Shenyan was equally shocked.

Li Yuwen declared with determination, "Don’t believe me? I’ll ask these people to witness, or if still not convinced, I’ll write an agreement and place it before you; if I don’t keep my widow’s vow, let them sue me!"

Li Xingsheng exclaimed, "Yuwen, are you serious?"

Li Yuwen glared at Li Xingsheng, "Of course I am serious! When have I ever joked? I’m Li Yuwen, always say what I mean and mean what I do!"

Li Xingsheng was dumbfounded by her retort.

Indeed, she had always been this way; nothing would change her decisions.

As the firstborn daughter of the Lu Ling Royal Mansion, she grew up spoiled, always loving and hating boldly. Anyone she disliked, she wouldn’t even lift an eyelid for, let alone speak with. But for those she liked, even a passerby, regardless of gender, she would help.

In the midst of everyone’s surprise, Li Yuwen had already walked to Pei Shenyan’s desk, picked up a pen and paper, and began writing an agreement.

She wrote swiftly, finishing before Pei Shenyan’s cough had subsided.

"I’m done writing it, and I’ve stamped it." Li Yuwen held up the agreement and handed it to Pei Shenyan.