Joyful Motherhood in a Rural Family-Chapter 936 - Illness

Chapter 936: Chapter 936 Illness

Chapter 936 -936 Illness

“Princess, all the items bestowed by His Majesty have been organized and stored. Additionally, His Majesty has graced us with many ingredients, which this old servant has ordered to be moved to the kitchen. Princess, would you like to use some of the palace’s rewarded ingredients for dinner tonight?”

Old Cheng reported with utmost reverence.

Nowadays, Old Cheng was increasingly taking on the air of a housekeeper. His originally frail body had become robust over the years, and he seemed endlessly energetic.

Liu Sisi pondered for a moment, “Are Eldest Uncle and Big Brother Zuo, Brother Zhang in the mansion?”

By asking this, she was indirectly inquiring whether the Marquis was in the mansion or not.

Old Cheng seemed inclined to conceal the truth but ultimately didn’t say anything more, “The Marquis received an invitation from Lord Hu of the Ministry of War last evening and has gone to Chunxiang House tonight. Along with the grandfather, there’s also Lord Zhang and Lord Tang, as well as many scholars and gentlemen gathered together. Therefore…”

“I see…”

The light in Liu Sisi’s eyes dimmed. A gathering they said, but wasn’t it just a visit to the brothel? Though the excuses were many.

“Just instruct the kitchen to prepare some simple dishes.” She had no appetite at all.

“Yes, this old servant will go and issue the order. Does the Princess have any other instructions for this old servant?”

“That will be all, you may go.”

Waiting until Old Cheng had left, Liu Sisi slumped wearily into the chair.

“Mom…”

YingEr called out softly to her.

Only then did Liu Sisi realize that Di Ying had been quietly staying by her side like a little follower.

“YingEr, why are you still here?” As she spoke, she seemed to realize her words were amiss and hurriedly corrected herself, “No, no. I mean, why haven’t you gone back to your room to rest? You’ve also been tired from being in the palace today. Relax a bit first.”

“YingEr doesn’t want to go back to her room.”

YingEr leaned against her, playfully sticking out her tongue at Liu Sisi, a picture of mischievousness.

“They say a daughter is her mother’s little cotton-padded jacket. YingEr is your little cotton-padded jacket, Mom, how could I leave you alone and go back to my room?”

“You naughty girl…”

Liu Sisi couldn’t help but laugh, “Okay, my YingEr is my little cotton-padded jacket. How could I ever be without you? YingEr, it’s good to have you by my side. Otherwise, if I were to stay here all alone, it would indeed be quite sad…” As she spoke, the smile on her face faded.

“Ah! YingEr understands, Mom must be missing brother and sister. Mom! Brother and sister both know they were wrong. The ancestral hall is so cold and dark. Being punished for two or three days is enough, let them come out, please? Won’t you, Mom?”

Di Ying deliberately twisted her words.

“You… Enough, don’t plead for those two little bastards. They’ve made a big mistake this time, it’s not as simple as just letting them out.”

“Mom…”

Di Ying wanted to say more, but seeing the resolve on Liu Sisi’s face, she stopped herself.

“YingEr, go back to your room first, rest for a while. Be good!”

Di Ying, unable to find an excuse to stay when Liu Sisi insisted on sending her away, and even though she was worried for Liu Sisi’s safety, had to leave.

Once Di Ying was gone, Liu Sisi skipped dinner and went straight to bed.

She slept heavily and, upon waking, had no idea of the time, with pitch darkness all around, not a single light to be seen.

It seemed like there was a shadow standing nearby, which frightened Liu Sisi terribly—she instinctively let out a shriek.

“Sisi, it’s me… Don’t be afraid!”

The shadow suddenly spoke, which eased Liu Sisi’s mind.

It was Di Yelei standing by her side!

“Is it you? Why didn’t you light the lamp?”

Her spirit suddenly relaxed, Liu Sisi couldn’t help but voice her most pressing concern, despite being in the middle of a spat with the person in question.

“Sisi, these past few days have been your husband’s fault, I’ve let you suffer,” said the other person, already groping his way forward, and wrapping his arms around Liu Sisi in an embrace.

The familiar aura enveloped Liu Sisi, and that warmth immediately soothed her heart. Her eyes stung, and tears nearly overflowed again.

“Sisi, it is indeed your husband’s fault! I shouldn’t have treated you like that. But I truly didn’t do it on purpose…”

The tender words and considerate actions allowed all the grievances she had suffered these days to surge forward, and she suddenly turned around to hug him, crying her heart out.

“Sisi, don’t cry, your tears shatter my heart, my dear! Stop crying.”

His voice was so gentle, yet his face seemed blurred, making Liu Sisi feel as if she was in a mist, unable to see his features clearly.

“Ye Lei…”

She called out softly.

“Sisi…it’s me! I’m right here, I’m not going anywhere!”

His familiar smile and voice seemed to be right before her, yet she heard a soft call faintly in her ears: “Your Honor, you’ve returned…”

Liu Sisi instantly felt that something was off. Was that Ms. Gao’s voice outside? If there’s another person outside who is the Old Master Marquis, then who was holding her?

She struggled desperately, and finally managed to pry her eyes open a sliver, finding herself in complete darkness, lying at the head of the bed, covered with a thick cotton quilt—the source of warmth in her dream, it seemed.

She slumped back against the head of the bed.

No wonder he had been so tender; it had all been a dream!

“Isn’t the Princess at home?”

Di Yelei’s voice inquired from outside the courtyard. Soon, Ms. Gao responded, “The Princess is lying in the inner room. The old servant had visited earlier and found the Princess running a fever. I made her sweat it out, and presently there shouldn’t be any major issues.”

So she had run a fever, no wonder she felt so weak all over, like she had been fished out of water.

Liu Sisi could only give a wry smile.

“Sisi has a fever? How is she now? Did you summon the doctor? No, I must go in and see how she’s doing?”

Di Yelei’s voice carried worry, and soon, the sound of footsteps drew nearer, followed by the faint jingle of the bead curtain, continuing all the way to the head of the bed, with light casting upon her face.

Even knowing he was standing by the bed, looking at her, Liu Sisi didn’t open her eyes.

Di Yelei lingered at the head of the bed a while, and then a breeze blew over, and a large hand rested upon her forehead.

“The fever is still somewhat abnormal, hurry and call the doctor.”

Di Yelei’s breath sprayed directly on her face, so familiar and warm, it made Liu Sisi’s eyelids feel like they weighed a thousand pounds, and even harder to open.

“The doctor just left, and the medicinal materials have been prepared; the small kitchen is cooking the medicine right now…”

It was Ms. Gao’s voice.

“Mom, could you check again and bring the medicine up soon.”

“Yes, Your Honor.”

Ms. Gao’s footsteps gradually faded away. Liu Sisi’s head grew heavier, and she fell back into sleep.

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When she woke up again, it was the acrid smell of bitter medicine that roused her.

“Sisi, the medicine is ready, come on and get up to take it,” he urged.

Opening her eyes, she immediately met the familiar figure holding the bowl of medicine.