Chapter 397: Nian Nian is seriously ill, Zhuangzi is cultivating his leisure time

"Look at the reply letter my brother wrote. He didn't even call me Sister Ruoruo. He just kept thinking about you, Sister Nian."

"Sister Nian Nian, does my brother like you the most and not me anymore?"

Ruoruo lay in front of Nian Nian's desk, with a frown on her face, muttering that her brother liked her older sister and didn't like her younger sister anymore.

Nian Nian smiled and said, "Your brother still cares about you very much. You are too young, so he thinks you should listen to me."

"Don't be angry anymore. Next time I write to you, I'll also write one to your brother, asking him to stop talking about Sister Nian Nian, okay?"

Ruoruo's anger was not malicious, it was just a momentary feeling of grievance.

She also realized that her brother might like Sister Nian Nian?

But will Sister Nian Nian fall in love with my brother?

Ruoruo looked straight at Nian Nian.

Nian Nian asked her, "Ruoruo, what are you looking at?"

"I think my sister is so beautiful. Not only does my brother like her, I like her too. Sister, I have grown up. Can I not leave the Marquis' Mansion and you?"

My adoptive mother and adoptive father said that Sister Nian Nian would never leave the Marquis' Mansion, and would not leave Kyoto even if she got married.

Ruoruo thought that if she got married in the future, she would marry next door to her sister Nian Nian.

She didn't want to go far away from her sister.

Ruoruo was coaxed into submission by Nian Nian with just a few words, but at the same time, Nian Nian also promised Ruoruo to write a letter to her brother Han Shiyi, telling him, no, to rebuke him, how could he not put his sister first?

Nian Nian just let her go.

He also agreed to write a letter to Han Shiyi.

By the time Han Shiyi received Nian Nian's letter, it was already June, the middle of the year. At this time of year, the desert north was in full bloom, with wildflowers everywhere. He wanted to bring the beauty of the desert north to Nian Nian in Kyoto, so that she could also see the beauty of the desert north...

He didn't have time to read the letter Ruoruo wrote to him.

But he found that the handwriting in the letter Nian Nian wrote to him was very obvious.

The previous article was about him having to love Ruoruo, be good to Ruoruo, put Ruoruo first, etc...

The handwriting of the second part was a little different from that of the first part, and most of the content of the second part was about being careful and not trusting confidants. How did she know that there was someone else around him?

A man who was about the same age as him and played with him in childhood came from the villa. He said that he had fled to the northern desert to escape famine. When he was out, he saw a group of beggars and someone was being beaten.

The person who was beaten was someone in the villa and knew Han Shiyi.

He said that his parents were dead and he had nowhere to go now.

Han Shiyi found him a job in the army's cookhouse.

He never told these to anyone, so why did Nian Nian know?

It was as if she knew that someone would appear next to him and he would be hurt by that person.

With doubts, Han Shiyi read the letter.

He still couldn't figure out what the problem was.

After opening Ruoruo's letter, Han Shiyi saw Ruoruo's anxiety and fear. She said that Sister Nian Nian was sick and had been coughing and wouldn't get better. She didn't like to eat much and had lost a lot of weight.

She said, Brother, I am very worried about Sister Nian Nian.

If possible, I am willing to bear all this for Sister Nian Nian.

It turned out that she was ill and it took her half a month to finish writing the letter.

Han Shiyi was also worried about Nian Nian's health.

After reading the letter, he immediately picked up his pen and wrote a reply. There was only one letter and he didn't have time to write more.

***

Nian Nian was indeed sick. The disease came on violently and progressed rapidly. Yun Qiao and Chen Jingyan were so scared that they couldn't sleep for nights.

Nian Nian has become thinner and more haggard.

Yun Qiao also lost a lot of weight and looked very bad.

She fell ill once and didn't get better after three months of recuperation. Somehow the news got out and spread throughout Kyoto City. It was said that the daughter of the Marquis was in poor health and was very sick. She was afraid that she would not live long.

Upon hearing the news, Chen Jingyan was furious and insisted on finding out who was spreading these rumors.

Yun Qiao felt that these were all useless words and useless rumors, so why bother paying attention to them.

Her only concern was Nian Nian's health.

She said to Nian Nian, "Don't worry, my son. From now on, no matter who comes to propose marriage, they will never be allowed to enter the Marquis' Mansion."

Yun Qiao thought that the Empress Dowager wanted to arrange a marriage for Prince Xian's son some time ago. She didn't know at the time and just thought it was arranged by the Empress Dowager, so she was allowed to enter the Marquis' Mansion.

Who knew he was here to propose marriage?

In the past, when she went to the palace to see the Queen Mother, she never said that she wanted to arrange a marriage for Nian Nian.

Perhaps it was because of this incident that Nian Nian was unhappy. When she wanted to go to the manor, Yun Qiao was worried that it would not be safe for Nian Nian to live there. She was a teenager now, but she was still a child.

She felt more at ease as the matter was under her own supervision, but she would still be worried if they went to the farm, even outside the city.

It happened to rain a lot during those days, so how could she not be worried.

But just because she didn't allow Nian Nian to go to the farm, Nian Nian fell ill, and Yun Qiao fell into self-blame again.

Chen Jingyan felt bad as he listened to his wife sighing.

"Nian Nian has gotten much better, so don't blame yourself. Besides, your intentions were good. No one expected Nian Nian to get sick."

"My Lord, I think we shouldn't arrange a marriage for Nian Nian. Just this little cold almost killed her. If she has children in the future, she will suffer so much."

This was in ancient times, when medical care was not as developed as it is today. Even in developed modern times, childbirth can be fatal, let alone in ancient times.

Chen Jingyan said, "I was telling you about Nian Nian's condition, but you brought up the idea of ​​her having children in the future."

"This is a fact, something we must consider. But Nian Nian's illness this time made me realize that the safety of the child comes first. As for everything else, it seems unimportant."

Chen Jingyan simply reached out and held Yun Qiao in his arms.

"Whatever decision you make, I will listen to you."

"Don't be afraid, it's okay. Nian Nian will definitely be fine. But there have been a lot of rumors these days, so I think it's better to ask Nian Nian to go out as little as possible. Let others take care of the affairs at the academy for the time being."

Yun Qiao said, "I'm afraid the rumors have reached Nian Nian's ears. What I'm thinking now is to take her to the nearest farm to rest and stay for a while. I'll go and keep her company. I'll come back when she feels better."

"That's fine."

"Don't take Ruoruo with you. She's too attached to Nian Nian. I'm worried that Nian Nian won't get enough rest."

Yun Qiao nodded and said that she would go and talk to Ruoruo.

Ruoruo is a sensible child, and she will understand if you talk to her nicely.

Because she was anxious to send Nian Nian to the farm to recuperate, Yun Qiao told Nian Nian about this after breakfast the next morning.

"Don't worry, stepmother. I will be obedient. I'm just worried about my sister."

Ruoruo started to cry as she spoke. She had been following Nian Nian ever since she came to the Marquis' Mansion. Now that they were asked to leave, Ruoruo was reluctant to let them go. It was as if she had lost something most precious...

"I won't cry, stepmother, don't worry, don't worry."

"How can my mother be at ease when you cry like this?"

The sudden voice made Yun Qiao turn around and look over. "You haven't left yet? Your brother has gone to school."

"Don't worry, I won't be late."

I just check in every time.

While talking to Yun Qiao, Si Lang slowly stood up and his eyes fell on Ruoruo, "What an idiot."

After saying this, Shiro turned and walked out, this time heading to the school.

"Chen Sinian, don't bully Sister Ruoruo. Since you're always so slow, next time you go to school, you should give Sister Ruoruo a ride. Remember that Sister Ruoruo is not feeling well and needs to go to the farm to recuperate for a while."

Chen Sinian didn't ask any more questions and just nodded.

"I see."

"Want to go together today?" he asked.

Ruoruo hesitated for a moment, and Yun Qiao said softly, "Ruoruo, go with brother. Sister Nian Nian won't be going to the academy for a while, so you can go with brother Silang. Let's go together for a few days, and when you don't like it anymore, you can tell me not to come with you, okay?"

After hearing what her mother said, Ruoruo, who never refused, nodded in agreement.

In fact, among her four brothers, she was most afraid of Brother Silang.

The eldest brother, the second brother and the third brother all have good personalities and say whatever they want to say directly.

Only brother Shilang said nothing and didn't like to talk. Many of the things he did were strange. He liked to fiddle with some small animals, not to raise them, but to make them dry.

Mother said that was his preference.

Brother Silang said that it was a specimen.

She didn't know what kind of specimens they were, but she was fortunate enough to go to Brother Silang's house with Sister Nian Nian and saw many animal corpses.

No, it's a specimen.

But she didn't like it, she thought Brother Silang was weird.

But my mother said that Brother Silang is a very good person.

My mother usually doesn't care about Brother Silang, but every time she mentions Brother Silang, her face is always full of smiles, with a bit of pride and pride.

Ruoruo's servant carried the book box and went to the school with Silang.

Naturally, Ruoruo would be sent to school first, and then Silang would go to the academy to study. In this case, he was originally going to the academy on time, and by taking a detour to send a little girl, his time was delayed.

It’s so annoying. It seems he needs to eat faster next time and not be so slow anymore.

Ruoruo stood at the door and waved to Shilang.

"See you on the road, Brother Shilang."

Chen Sinian ignored him, got into the carriage, and asked the driver to drive faster.

Even so, he was still late.

However, since it was the first time, the gentleman glanced at him and ignored him.

Chen Jia Silang seems to be silent and doesn't like to talk, but he is extremely smart. The teacher likes him very much. Besides, this young man is from the Chen family of the Marquisate, and he knows it.

Just turn a blind eye and as long as he doesn't cause trouble in his studies, there will be no problem.

Si Nian found a seat and sat down, quickly getting into the learning state.

Comparatively speaking, Ruoruo seemed a little out of shape, her eyes kept looking at the window. She was worried that her sister had really gone to the farm. She was worried about her sister, but her sister went to the farm to recuperate.

She can't stop her sister from going.

But I feel very uncomfortable.

***

After Ruoruo went to school, Yun Qiao arranged a carriage to take Nian Nian to the farm.

Nian Nian was naturally worried about Ruoruo.

Yun Qiao advised her, "You should go to the farm and take care of yourself first. Then you can see Ruoruo when you come back."

And I have already made it clear to Ruoruo.

Ruoruo is an independent individual. She is now too dependent on Nian Nian. As her older sister, Nian Nian needs to let go.

After talking to Nian Nian for a long time, she nodded and agreed.

When Ruoruo came back in the morning, Nian Nian had already gone to the farm. She was in a bad mood and stayed in the house alone, without even having lunch.

By nightfall, only the grandfather and the little girl Ruoruo were left at home.

Worried that Ruoruo would not be used to eating with them, Yun Qiao specifically instructed Chen Jingyan before going to the farm to let Ruoruo go to the second house and eat with Li Yuan and Qiqi.

Ruoruo refused.

"I'd better eat with my father and brothers."

"My mother and sister are not at home, so I should be more sensible."

She really did what she said. She served rice to her brothers and held chopsticks for them. These tasks were usually done by maids. When Yun Qiao and Nian Nian went to the farm, they took the maids who served them with them.

The several grown men also did it themselves, so Ruoruo didn't need to do it.

Chao Nian and Mu Nian went to college early and didn't know where their mother and sister had gone.

I only found out after my dad told me.

Looking at Ruoruo's red eyes, Chaonian immediately stood up and said, "Ruoruo, there are several brothers at home, there is no need for you to do anything."

"That's right, Ruoruo, let's not move. Whoever wants to eat can serve..."

After saying this, Mu Nian glanced at his father who was sitting on the chair.

"I serve food to my father..."

Chen Jingyan: "Take turns to serve the rice, starting with the eldest. Today it's the eldest, tomorrow it's the second, and so on."

Chen Sinian immediately stood up and served food to everyone.

Then he picked up his own bowl and chopsticks and said in a low voice: "What a hassle."

He turned to look at Ruoruo and said, "It's not like mother and sister won't come back, why are you crying?"

"I didn't cry."

She pretended not to cry, but tears were streaming down her face.

Chen Jingyan was so angry that he slammed the table and said, "Chen Sinian, how can you talk to your sister like that? You don't act like a brother at all."

"Ruoruo, eat well. When you take a rest, I will take you to the farm to see your sister."

Ruoruo finally smiled through her tears, "Thank you, father."

Chen Sinian curled his lips and continued eating.

I just feel that the food has no taste when my mother is not at home.

He missed the taste of the food when his mother was around.

He was afraid that Ruoruo wouldn't be able to sleep at night, and Chen Jingyan, as her adoptive father, couldn't go to check on her, so he asked the maids and servants to watch over her more and coax her more at night.

After arriving at the farm, Nian Nian completely relaxed. She knew that she could not do anything at the farm, so she might as well listen to her mother, not think about anything, and take good care of her body.

"Let's take a good rest in the first few days after we arrive. After a few days, we can go out for a walk."

"Mother Nian Nian promises you that from now on, anything will be up to you. As long as you are happy, healthy, that's all I want. I won't ask for anything else."

I originally wanted Nian Nian to get married so that she would have one more person to love her.

But now all Yun Qiao wants is for her daughter to be healthy and live a long life.

Nian Nian said softly, "Mother, everyone has their own destiny. I am very content to be alive until now. I am extremely lucky to have met you in this life."

She had almost no selfish feelings towards her daughter.

Nian Nian also didn’t understand why someone would favor a daughter so much. She was just a daughter.