The Poisonous Wife: Cute Baby Comes to Rebirth with Me

Chapter 634 The cruel reality

At that moment, the questioning words lingered on her lips, but she didn't say it. "Madam, you really loved and gave birth to a reserved and introverted young lady."

The eldest daughter-in-law spoke with a smile, but the barely perceptible redness at the edges of her eyes was like dewdrops in the morning light, revealing unknown emotions.

"I will be back soon, don't worry." Yun Xi promised the old lady softly, then took her eldest daughter-in-law's hand and said gently, "Aunt, come with me to pick out a bracelet, so that our time will be more splendid."

The two walked side by side until they were out of sight of everyone. Yun Xi stopped and turned her eyes to her eldest daughter-in-law. "Aunt, please be honest with me. Is my body in such a bad condition that I can't stand it anymore?" There was an imperceptible tremor in her voice.

The eldest daughter-in-law sighed softly, her eyes full of helplessness and pity. "Yun Xi, you are always so perceptive. The old lady's physical condition is indeed not optimistic. Her condition suddenly worsened a few days ago, and the imperial doctors in the palace were helpless. They only said that it might be difficult to overcome this hurdle."

This news was like a bolt from the blue, making Yun Xi's world instantly lose its color.

"No, that's impossible! She still looks energetic. The last time we saw her, she didn't look sick at all." She muttered to herself, trying to find room for rebuttal.

"Over the years, the old lady has relied on those rare medicinal herbs and the warmth you gave her to support her fragile life. Her internal organs have long been scarred, and every breath is like a battle with death. Especially when she returned from the border, the doctor predicted that she would not be able to endure the long journey, but she managed to hold on in order to see you for the last time. Now, the reason why she can show this superficial spirit is that she is barely maintaining herself with the medicine given by the empress dowager brought by the imperial physician." Every word of the eldest daughter-in-law was like a sharp knife, cutting Yun Xi's heart.

Tears welled up in Yun Xi's eyes, but she tried hard not to let them fall.

"Why, why does she force herself so much?"

Her voice became intermittent due to sobbing. "My child, Longzhuang has a special meaning to the old lady. It is a place of memories shared by her and your mother. She said that leaving there would be a kind of peace and relief. Your grandfather has decided to accompany her, and I will follow." The eldest daughter-in-law's voice was choked with sobs, and tears fell silently.

Yun Xi leaned against the cold wall, slowly squatted down, covered her face tightly with her hands, and tears quietly slipped through her fingers.

She could not accept the cruel reality that the old man who had always given her warmth and strength was about to leave her forever.

"Yun Xi, life is unpredictable, and we must learn to accept and let go. If the old lady can find her peace in Longzhuang, it may be a blessing." The eldest daughter-in-law tried to comfort Yun Xi, but she couldn't stop her tears.

Just as the two were immersed in grief, the second daughter-in-law hurried over and interrupted the moment of peace. "Quick, dry your tears. The old lady doesn't want you to show any sadness in front of her. Yunxi, you must be strong and don't let the old lady feel uneasy."

Yun Xi and the eldest daughter-in-law looked at each other and both understood that they had to cheer up at this moment. Under the arrangement of the eldest daughter-in-law, Yun Xi went to her room to wash away the tears, re-dressed, and put on the bracelet carefully selected by the eldest daughter-in-law.

She tried hard to force a smile in the mirror, even though there was endless sadness hidden behind that smile.

When Yun Xi appeared in front of the old lady again, she had regained her former gentleness and composure.

The old lady looked at her wearing the new bracelet, her eyes sparkling with kindness. "It's really beautiful, my Yunxi, you are always the most beautiful."