Joyful Motherhood in a Rural Family-Chapter 878 - Night Talk
Chapter 878 -878 Night Talk
“Which famous doctor? You wrote so vaguely in the letter, and I couldn’t ask you because there was no specific address.”
Zuo Xingyu’s face showed some hesitation, “This famous doctor is someone you know too…” His eyes held profound meaning.
Liu Sisi couldn’t help but exclaim in surprise, “Are you talking about Old He?”
This caught everyone’s attention, and even Zhang Peng was shocked, “Old He is still alive?”
Because YingEr came back, Di Yelei specially invited a few soldiers who had accompanied him through campaigns in the south and north to gather together, which was a rare chance for us to live together, wasn’t it?
When Old He suddenly disappeared years ago, they all thought he had met with some accident. They searched for him for a long time afterward, especially during the days when Elderly Mr. Di was critically ill. Everyone had so hoped for his presence; little did they expect him to reappear before everyone in such a way all of a sudden.
“I haven’t said anything, this is all your own speculation,” Zuo Xingyu joked, which was quite rare.
“Is it Old He who doesn’t want you to reveal his whereabouts?”
Liu Sisi sighed softly and then perked up again, “How is YingEr’s condition? Has she been cured?”
“The divine doctor has treated YingEr. As long as she isn’t subjected to severe stimuli, her body is now no different from an ordinary person’s. However, the divine doctor also repeatedly instructed that her body is still somewhat different from an ordinary person’s; She should eat light foods as much as possible, avoid taking soup medicine carelessly, refrain from staying up late, and regulate her diet reasonably. Generally, she won’t fall ill.”
Zuo Xingyu carefully repeated the divine doctor’s words.
“Mhm, I’ve noted all of that. Big Brother Zuo, did the divine doctor say anything else?” Liu Sisi asked, full of hope.
Zuo Xingyu hesitated for a moment, “He also said, ‘There is a destiny that shapes our ends, seek not to force what is not fated.’
Seek not to force?
Back then, when she wanted to save her father, and she forcefully extended his life for three days, was that really forcing fate?
She couldn’t understand.
But there was something else she was more curious about, “Second Sister, how did you and Big Brother Zuo come across each other?”
“I used to live in a house over there with Da Mao. One day, I heard a quarrel outside. I squeezed into the crowd and unexpectedly saw YingEr. After that, we headed to the capital together,” Liu Zhi’er said, her speech hesitant and clearly omitting much in the middle.
Liu Sisi raised an eyebrow at the two of them but didn’t press further.
Now that Liu Zhi’er was willing to come to the capital, there was no need to worry about the hardships she might face outside, and this successfully resolved one of Liu Sisi’s worries.
“By the way, where is Er Mao? Did you see him?”
She remembered that initially, Liu Zhi’er was determined to settle down there because of Er Mao. But obviously, Liu Zhi’er had not brought back Er Mao, which suggested there might be other reasons.
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Liu Zhi’er’s eyes spun around.
“I saw him, but… his foster parents really cherish him as if he were their own child.”
Liu Zhi’er hesitated for a moment and then continued probing, “Since his foster parents value him so much, they probably won’t hand Er Mao back to you, will they…?”
“It doesn’t matter; children will eventually leave their parents’ embrace. Knowing that he is doing well now is satisfaction enough for me.”
These were Liu Zhi’er’s heartfelt words and also the plain truth.
As she spoke these words, the expression in her eyes was tranquil, like an ancient well, extraordinarily calm.
“Yes! Just think of it as if the child has grown up and flown away. Let’s not talk about that anymore, come on, let’s eat, let’s eat.” It was Di Yelei who, noticing the atmosphere wasn’t right, hastily called everyone to eat.
None of them refused Di Yelei’s kindness, silently eating the cooked dishes in their bowls.
Outside the window, fine snow began to fall again, the cold wind howling. Inside the house, thanks to the underground heating system, it was especially warm and there was no worry about anyone getting cold.
Liu Sisi, worried about YingEr, personally went to her small courtyard, joyously helping her to arrange the quilt and, concerned that the bedding wasn’t warm enough, placed two hot water bags inside.
“Mom, YingEr is already this old, I can do these things myself. You should rest first, I can make my own bed.”
YingEr insisted as she spoke.
“It’s fine, you’re already a grown girl now and surely can make the bed. But mom still wants to make it for you, even if it’s just once.” Liu Sisi, filled with hope, quickly helped her make the bed.
Di Ying shook her head helplessly. After Liu Sisi had finished, she immediately grabbed her dress: “Mom, stay here tonight. Let’s you and I, mother and daughter, have a good heart-to-heart talk.”
“All right, all right, if our YingEr wants mom to stay, then mom will stay here.”
Liu Sisi spoke resolutely: “Right, let’s also bring Second Sister over. Tonight, the three of us can have a candlelight night talk and discuss what has happened since we parted.”
There’s no need to bother with those insistent types.
Not long after, Liu Zhi’er also arrived, and the three of them squeezed into one bed, listening to the events that had unfolded on the road. After a while, the tired YingEr finally fell asleep. Seeing the dark circles under her eyes, Liu Sisi sighed and gently arranged her messy hair.
“This child has really suffered. Not only has she been without a mom since childhood, but she’s also been left with a difficult illness. Hopefully, Old He has truly cured YingEr’s disease this time.”
Liu Zhi’er got up and sat up: “I’ve seen Zhang Peng’s eyes frequently wandering towards Di Ying, and Zhang Yun hasn’t appeared. Has something happened?”
“Nothing happened. Right now, Zhang Peng is a fifth-rank military officer. It’s just that neither Zhang Yun nor Sister Guihua are with him, and besides, YingEr and Yun Er were originally betrothed, so with YingEr safely back, Brother Zhang is so happy he can hardly close his mouth,” Liu Sisi hurriedly explained.
“However, I heard Old He say that YingEr’s body is now no different from an ordinary person’s. But because of her past injury, she has ultimately damaged her constitution. As for childbearing… it might be somewhat… somewhat difficult…”
Liu Zhi’er found it hard to speak but finally did.
“What? Did Old He say that himself?” Liu Sisi could no longer maintain her composure, exclaiming in shock.
“Old He relayed it himself, and Big Brother Zuo was there at the time too. I haven’t said anything untrue,” Liu Zhi’er said with utmost solemnity.
Liu Sisi and Liu Zhi’er stared at each other in disbelief.
After a while, Liu Sisi’s demeanor softened: “So, there’s not a shred of hope?”
Liu Zhi’er swallowed hard: “The divine doctor said her body couldn’t withstand the strain of pregnancy. If she forces herself to become pregnant, I fear…”
Liu Sisi clenched her lips tightly, watching Di Ying who still had a smile on her lips even in her dreams, a surge of heartache spreading in her heart. What wrong had YingEr committed for the heavens to treat her so cruelly?
“Are you planning to tell the Zhang Family about this? Or should we just keep it hidden? If it comes to it we can find them another concubine in the future.”
A concubine? How could her daughter, Liu Sisi’s daughter, ever share a man with another woman?
A chill flickered in Liu Sisi’s eyes.
