Allure of a Country Maiden-Chapter 78 - 76 Going Home

Chapter 78: Chapter 76: Going Home

Chapter 78 -76: Going Home

Upon hearing Brother Ri’s words, Yun’er raised her head and tugged at Shen Chengyao’s sleeve, asking timidly, “Father, Brother Ri has been very kind to me, and he doesn’t have parents either.

Can we bring him back home with us?

Both of us eat very little.”

Did they have enough money at home now?

Would it be enough to support another person?

Yun’er felt a little worried.

Her aunt’s family couldn’t afford them because they had no money.

Would they be driven out again?

Upon hearing this, Mrs.

Liu, who had just stopped weeping, burst into tears again.

“Eat as much or as little as you want.

You won’t lack food at home from now on!”

“Alright, let’s all go home together!” Shen Chengyao nodded.

He had seen Brother Ri trying desperately to fend off the animal despite being poisoned himself.

His sole aim was to prevent it from biting Yun’er.

Just for the fact that Brother Ri had protected Yun’er, Shen Chengyao could not abandon him.

He was a man who always repaid his debts of gratitude.

If he had not separated from the family, he would not dare to take someone home at will, since food and other necessities belonged to everyone, and he was afraid others might disapprove.

Moreover, he didn’t need to ask; he was sure his mother wouldn’t agree.

Fortunately, he had separated from the family already, so there was nothing to worry about; they could do whatever they wanted.

“So, Wenri, would you like to come with us?” Shen Chengyao went over to Fang Wenri,

squatted halfway down, looked at him eye level, and asked him.

“Really?

Can I?” Fang Wenri saw Shen Chengyao’s sincerity mirrored in his eyes and couldn’t help asking.

“As long as you’re willing, our home will forever be your home!” Shen Chengyao nodded solemnly.

Upon hearing this, the little boy’s heart fluttered.

He glanced at Yun’er, who nodded at him.

He clenched his fists, then nodded his head too.

“Alright!”

“Good, as of today I, Shen Chengyao, have gained another son!” Shen Chengyao unrolled the bundle on his shoulder and gave Fang Wenri one of his down jackets.

“This is Uncle Shen’s clothing.

Put it on, it’s very cold outside.” He then took out Xiao’er’s jacket and gave it to Mrs Liu.

“Help Yun’er put on the clothes.

Let’s leave this place.”

Shen Chengyao carried Yun’er down the mountain.

The carriage was waiting at the foot of the mountain.

Once they reached the carriage, Shen Chengyao lifted Yun’er into the carriage, and then lifted Fang Wenri up as well.

It had been so long since anyone had carried him, Fang Wenri felt a bit embarrassed and his face turned slightly red.

Shen Chengyao and Mrs.

Liu bowed to Sister Li: “Sister Li, thank you.

Without you, we wouldn’t have been able to find our daughter.”

Sister Li quickly stepped aside.

In her heart, she also felt guilty, “No, it’s my inability.

I would be really grateful if you could look after them.

If both children were gone, I wouldn’t forgive myself for letting down my elder brother.”

Mrs.

Liu handed Sister Li two five-tael silver pieces, “We came in a hurry and couldn’t prepare any gifts, so please use this silver to buy food for the children!”

“No, no need, I can’t accept this.” Sister Li quickly declined.

She felt embarrassed to accept money after her mother-in-law had abandoned the children in the mountains.

Fortunately, Wen Yue was fine, otherwise she wouldn’t have been able to face them.

“Take it.

Keep it for your own use.

We may never see each other again.

Consider it a token of remembrance.

You did take care of the two children for a while, and they even called you aunt so consider it as their way of showing respect.” Mrs.

Liu pulled Sister Li’s hand over and stuffed the money in, then got onto the carriage.

“Are you leaving now?

Wouldn’t you like to come home and have a meal before leaving?” It wasn’t easy traveling such a long distance.

After remembering Yong’er’s words, Shen Chengyao thought he couldn’t face the people who had abandoned their daughter on the mountain, “No, the weather is getting colder.

We should go back home immediately, before the heavy snow blocks the road.”

Mrs.

Liu waved her hand, “Take care, sister-in-law!”

“Aunt, cousin, we will miss you.

Take care.” The two children also popped their heads out to say goodbye.

“You two take care as well.” Hearing these words, Sister Li didn’t try to stop them.

Besides, even if she asked them to stay for dinner, her mother-in-law would likely object making it awkward for everyone.

When Sister Li returned home, Aunt Li rushed out, looking around, “Didn’t you say that the girl’s parents were coming to get her?

Where are they?”

“They left.” Sister Li felt like her bones were falling apart after sitting in the carriage for several days.

Now she just wanted to take a bath as quickly as possible and get some sleep.

“Left?!!

Did they leave us any money?

We’ve raised their daughter for so long, they can’t just leave without saying a word!” Aunt Li shrieked.

She had heard from the villagers that they had arrived by carriage, and both their clothes were made of silk; obviously, they were wealthy.

Aunt Li saw the bundle that Sister Li was carrying, snatched it and opened it.

Inside, in addition to a few torn clothes, there were five taels of silver.

“Was this money given by them?

You damned woman, did you want to keep it for yourself?

Using my resources, and even planning to keep a private stash.

Out for a trip and you’ve grown bold.

Did they give us anything else?

Is this all the money?”

“When they arrived, Wen Yue was lying in the back mountain near death.

Mother, do you think they will be grateful to us, or blame us?” Sister Li had no energy to argue anymore.

Leaving this sentence behind, she retired to her room.

“What does this have to do with me?

Who would keep a dying outsider at home, causing bad luck!” Upon hearing this, Aunt Li felt guilty, letting Sister Li escape to her room with a little bit of money to save for a rainy day.

After they returned to the city, Shen Chengyao and his family found an inn.

He bought two tubs of hot water for the two children to bathe in warm water.

Mrs.

Liu also bought two sets of fit clothes from the ready-made clothes shop.

The two children had never worn new clothes before.

They were overjoyed wearing new clothes for the first time.

Mrs.

Liu brought the two over to the table, for Shen Chengyao had ordered a table of dishes, “Come on, eat something, and after eating, we’ll head home.”

“Why do you both have blood all over your mouths?

It’s rather off-putting.” Mrs.

Liu asked recalling how the two looked when she first saw them; she thought they had vomited blood.

“We were hungry, with no food to eat.

I caught a pheasant, but there was no fire to roast it, so we had to eat it raw.” Last night someone had thrown in a few meat buns into the cave.

He didn’t want to finish them all at once and kept four for the next day, but to his surprise, the little creature had stolen them.

After chasing it away, it bit him, then tried to bite Wen Yue.

It was really infuriating.

Hearing this, Mrs.

Liu again felt the urge to weep.

She sniffled and put a chicken leg onto their plates,

“You won’t ever need to eat raw food from now on.

Come, eat while it’s hot.

Eat slowly though, otherwise, your stomachs might not handle it well.

After eating, we’ll go home.

The food at home is delicious.”

“Mother, is our home far from here?”

“Yes, very far.” So far that your father and I searched for you for many years before we finally found you.

They both ate their chicken legs slowly, savoring the white rice.

This meal was already incredibly delicious for them; they couldn’t imagine what a more delicious meal would look like.

After eating, the family bought some food for the journey and hit the road again.

The carriage galloped swiftly on the official road, this time, they were heading home – towards warmth and happiness.