The growth of the eldest daughter-in-law of the farm gate

Chapter 337 Reply

Time passed quickly. After Mingli and his wife returned home three days later, Zhao Yunlan and her brother would set off back to Shiyang County to reunite with their family.

On the day of departure, Zhao Daliang and Jiang came to see us off, and this time the farewell was more reluctant than ever.

"Mom, don't worry, I will take good care of myself." Yun Cheng supported Jiang on her left side, constantly comforting her worried thoughts.

Yunlan stood on the other side and gently stroked Jiang's back.

Jiang smiled calmly and handed the package to Yuncheng.

"You should take good care of yourselves outside and write home more often."

Yun Cheng took the package from Jiang, his face full of reluctance, and just said: "Mom, my sister and I will take good care of ourselves, don't worry."

Wang was also a little worried. This time, only Yunlan and her brother were going there, and there was no one to take care of them on the way. As parents, they were naturally worried.

There was already some rosy clouds in the sky, and Zhao Yunlan didn't want to delay any longer, so the two siblings got on the carriage and waved goodbye to their family members again. The sound of horses' pedaling could be heard, and the convoy of vehicles went out of the village one after another.

Yunlan brought three cars this time, and the convoy following behind was a convoy of trucks led by Li Dashan. They were also going to deliver goods along the way. The two teams could only go out of the city together and would separate when they reached outside the city.

After leaving Jinzhou City, Zhao Yunlan seemed to be eager to go home. When she thought about not being with her children this year, she kept urging the coachman to drive faster.

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In the backyard of the county government office, Li Mingren had just returned from the countryside. The weather had been sunny for a few days, and the accumulated snow had melted a little. Today, he went to the countryside to visit, and the road was wet, and his shoes were soaked.

"My feet are so cold." Li Mingren took off his shoes and socks and was about to soak his feet in hot water. The word "comfortable" had just come to his lips when he heard hurried footsteps approaching from a far distance. He Wen came out of the inner room with new shoes and socks, but he didn't have time to put them at Li Mingren's feet.

"Master, master, there's a letter from Madam." Aunt Cui had a happy look on her face, walked briskly, and held a letter in her hand.

Li Mingren did not even bother to wipe his feet or put on his shoes. He walked towards the nanny with his wet bare feet on the floor. He took the envelope handed to him and opened it to read. The more he read, the happier he became.

"Mammy, haha, this letter was sent five days before they set out. According to the speed of the messenger and Yunlan's travel, it will arrive in about ten days. Hurry up and have someone pack it up so that we can welcome the Madam back.

Oh, by the way, I'm going to tell Ruiwen and Qing'er the good news."

Aunt Cui was happy in her heart, seeing Li Mingren's happy face, but she still advised: "I think it is better not to tell the young master and the young lady for now. After all, there are still ten days. The young lady will cry for a while after hearing the news, but the young man will definitely lose his appetite."

Li Mingren stopped his happy steps and said, "Yes, well, I'll tell them in a few days. We should prepare the family. We are tired from the journey, and we should get the doctor ready."

"Yes, sir, I remind you to put on your shoes and be careful not to catch a cold."

Li Mingren then realized that he was still barefoot. "I'm sorry to have worried you, Madam. I'll put on my shoes right away."

He Wen must have forgotten because he was so happy that his feet were not soaked yet. He Wen had to wait until the nanny left before fetching another basin of water.

"Master, soak for a while longer to warm yourself up."

Li Mingren didn't know what he was thinking at the moment, he just did whatever He Wen arranged.

Ever since receiving the letter, Li Mingren has been anxiously waiting and sent people to wait at the city gate every day.

A few days later, Ruiwen also learned the good news. Before Ruiwen could even lose his appetite, Yunlan arrived in Shiyang County.

"Mom, you're finally back."

The little boy, who had been praised by his teacher the day before for being much calmer during the Chinese New Year, now had red eyes when he saw his mother whom he hadn't seen for a long time, and he ran towards Yunlan in two steps.

Aunt Cui was also holding Qing'er in the back, "Miss Qing'er, look who's back~"

Zhao Yunlan hugged Ruiwen. The child didn't look thinner, but seemed stronger.

Qing'er also realized that it was her mother, and she started crying for Yunlan to hold her. Zhao Yunlan took Qing'er in one hand and hugged Ruiwen with the other. The three of them hugged each other for a long time, and the feeling of missing her was slightly relieved.

"Madam and Master Cheng, please go back to your room and rest first. The doctor will come to take your pulse in a while." Madam Cui felt a little distressed when she saw Yunlan's tired face.

Zhao Yunlan agreed and took the two children back to the yard. Yun Cheng also went back to his room to wash up.

At this time, Li Mingren was visiting the countryside. When the servants of his family rushed to the village to inform him of the news, Zhao Yunlan had already seen a doctor, had a meal, and was preparing to catch up on her sleep with her two children.

Li Mingren rode his horse back to the county government office in a hurry. His feet were wet from walking today, and he didn't care about his cold body as he rushed to the backyard.

"Master, the lady is sleeping soundly now. Please go wash up first before coming back."

Chunxiang had been sent away by Nanny Cui to rest. Now only Nanny Cui and two little maids were guarding the outer room.

Li Mingren lowered his voice, looking anxious, "Mammy, just let me go in and take a look. I won't wake Yunlan up."

"Master, please speak more quietly." Nanny Cui moved aside to let Li Mingren in.

Li Mingren's heart was suddenly filled with joy when he finally saw the person he had been thinking about day and night. Looking at the person in front of him sleeping peacefully with the child in his arms, Li Mingren really wanted to go up and touch her face.

But although I was cold all over, I was still rational. I knew that if I did that I would definitely wake the person up, so I controlled the impulse.

Li Mingren walked out of the house with a smile on his face. Even though Yunlan was sleeping, as long as he was at home, he felt that the atmosphere at home suddenly became lively.

"Mammy, come and call me when Yunlan wakes up." Li Mingren instructed, and Mammy Cui naturally agreed.

It’s just that Yunlan slept so comfortably that even when the two children woke up and made a fuss at night, they were not awakened by the noise.

Aunt Cui was worried that Yunlan was hungry, so she called her to get up, but Yunlan grumbled a few words and fell asleep again. In the middle of the night, Li Mingren took the child away to give Yunlan a spacious space for her to sleep.

I slept until noon the next day.

"Oh~ It's so comfortable." Zhao Yunlan sat up and stretched.

"Chun Xiang, I'm hungry."

It was still Aunt Cui who answered.

"I have already asked someone to bring the food. Chunxiang has been sent by me to rest. I hope Madam will not blame me."

Zhao Yunlan smiled and said, "I didn't expect that. I slept for such a long time before I recovered a little. Chunxiang also took care of me along the way. She must have been more tired than me. Let her rest for a few more days."

"Yes, ma'am. Miss Qing'er is in the outer room. I brought her in. The young master went to the academy, and the old man also went to the front yamen. The old man said he would come back to have lunch with you at noon." Nanny Cui slowly talked about the family matters and brought Qing'er in.

Zhao Yunlan got up, washed up, and took Qing'er over.

"Qing'er, call me mother. Qing'er, do you miss me~"

The child laughed and shouted, "Sheep, sheep," which made Yunlan very happy.

"Madam, please eat first. Master Yuncheng has sent someone to deliver the food." The food was brought in from the kitchen. Zhao Yunlan drank some soup first to whet her appetite. Qing'er couldn't help drooling when she saw her mother eating.

Zhao Yunlan scooped a little bit of steamed egg and fed it to Qing'er, and the little guy ate with a grin on his face.

"Thank you for your hard work during this period, Madam." After finally eating and drinking her fill, Zhao Yunlan thanked Madam Cui solemnly.

Madam Cui smiled and said, "It's what I should do. This house feels empty without Madam. Madam must take us with her wherever she goes in the future."

"Yes, yes, yes, I will bring them with me from now on. I can't bear to be separated from my children for so long. I am tormented by the thought of them every day."