Chapter 427: Running out of energy
Wen Zhenyi knew what she was worried about: "There's nothing to worry about. If they don't want you, I want you. I'm not in need of a handyman. I just don't know if Miss Meng can condescend to do that."
"As long as you give us mother and son a bite to eat, let alone doing odd jobs, even if it's just pouring night fragrance, it's fine."
"Don't forget, I also asked for money this time. Even if you don't do anything, it's enough for the four of you to live together."
"I still want to do things, just like Huanhuan."
"Okay then, I'll think of a good one for you then."
"good."
"Shi Xuan said that you haven't eaten properly for a long time. You and Xiao Yi can't eat too much. You can only eat some porridge to let your body recover slowly."
"Thank you."
"Don't thank me, you've been thanking me all the way. Just take a rest first, they'll bring the porridge to your room soon."
Meng Caidie nodded.
When Wen Zhenyi returned to her cabin, everyone was waiting for her.
Old Lady Wen saw her come back and asked: "Yi Yi, is Cai Die asleep?"
"It's time to go to bed now."
Wen Yong looked at her in confusion: "Sister, why did you let them go so easily?"
Chen Hanxing made room for Wen Zhenyi: "She didn't intend to let it go, she just left this opportunity to the Meng family."
"Will they help Sister Meng?"
"Don't look at the men of the Meng family as normal people. They are actually very protective of their daughters. If they bully their daughter like this, how can they, as officials, save their dignity?"
"I'm actually looking forward to seeing the day when the Liu family falls into ruin."
Old Lady Wen sighed, "This good child was tortured like this by them. Their consciences must have been eaten by dogs."
Wen Zhenyi looked at Shi Xuan and asked, "How are their health?"
"Let's talk about the two ladies first. Their bodies are already worn out. It's just a matter of time."
"Is it that bad?"
"They are just holding on for dear life now. They suffered a lot when they were young, and now that they are old, those hidden illnesses have revealed themselves."
Ma Yinghe pressed on: "Is there no other way?"
Shi Xuan nodded. "No, when I examined them, they said they knew their condition and they held on because they wanted to see Meng Caidie walk out of this cage. What they couldn't do before, she has now done."
Old Lady Wen sighed: "I guess they also went through such torture in the past."
Wen Zhenyi didn't know what to say: "Where are Caidie and Xiaoyi?"
"Xiaoyi is in the best condition. Although he has some injuries, he has recovered a lot. He is just a little malnourished. He will be fine after some recuperation."
"As for Meng Caidie, she wasn't properly cared for when she gave birth to Xiaoyi, which left her with a chronic illness. She also suffered from long periods of malnutrition and beatings, so she's not much better off than the two other ladies."
"You mean, her life is in danger too."
"It's not that he has it, it's always been like that. I don't know how long he can hold on."
Everyone in the cabin fell silent. They could not accept such a result.
Feng Qianlan also felt uncomfortable, as it reminded her of many dirty things in the palace.
Wen Zhenyi saw that she was in a bad mood: "Sister-in-law."
"It's okay, I just remembered something." Feng Qianlan smiled back at her.
Ma Yinghe looked at Shi Xuan: "Xiaoxuan, no matter what, you have to help Caidie."
"Aunt, it's not that I don't want to help, but I'm powerless. Maybe when we get to the capital, we can ask the imperial doctors there to take a look. They might be able to help."
The cabin fell into silence. Even the four children, who were usually naughty, sat quietly and obediently today.
Wen Zhenyi went to bring some food to the two aunts: "Aunt, I'll bring you some food."
The two saw Wen Zhenyi and smiled and thanked him: "Princess Jingle, thank you."
"Don't be so polite. If you don't mind, just call me Yiyi like Caidie."
"Yi Yi, we have something we want to tell you."
Wen Zhenyi put down the plate and sat opposite them: "What's the matter?"
"We know our own bodies, and it's only a matter of time."
Wen Zhenyi didn't respond, which was considered as his agreement.
"Please drop us off in the next town. We'll take some money and buy a house to live out the rest of our lives. As for our dowries, we'll leave them to Caidie and Xiaoyi. That way, even if they can't return to their parents' home, they'll still have enough food and clothing."
Wen Zhenyi looked at the two of them and asked, "How are you going to tell Caidie?"
"That's actually our hometown, so we just want to stay there."
Wen Zhenyi looked at the two of them and asked, "Why don't you write to us?"
"It's not that I don't want to write to you, but even if I did, I couldn't send it. When we go out, someone follows us. Who we meet and what we buy have to be taken back to Ali for inspection. We are like birds in a cage."
Wen Zhenyi agreed to their request. Perhaps in their last moments, they wanted to take another look at the place where they had lived since childhood and see if those familiar faces were still there.
When Meng Caidie knew about it, she just nodded.
When they arrived at the next town, she personally bought a house and servants for the two ladies, and promised that when the old lady was gone one day, she would give them freedom and some money to settle down.
The two ladies watched the ship leave at the dock, and walked towards their new home, supporting each other.
Meng Caidie watched the figures on the dock getting farther and farther away, and touched her son's head: "Xiaoyi, mother hopes that you will be as strong as your name."
"Mom, wait until I grow up, I can protect you and prevent you from being bullied by bad people."
Meng Caidie looked at his young face and said, "Okay."
During the time on the boat, Wen Zhenyi kept trying to make delicious food, which made Meng Caidie and Xiaoyi gain some weight.
The two of them were not as thin as before.
The four children liked this older brother very much and followed him every day.
Meng Caidie looked at the child and suddenly said, "Yiyi, when I'm gone one day, could you please help me take care of Xiaoyi?"
The smile on Wen Zhenyi's face froze: "What are you talking about?"
"I was going to ask you for some needlework that day, and I happened to hear what Shi Xuan said."
"Don't worry too much. There will definitely be a way when we get to the capital. My sister-in-law and I will definitely go and ask the imperial physician for you."
A smile appeared on Meng Caidie's face: "Okay. But you have to promise me that if I can't survive, you will help me take care of Xiaoyi."
"Your eldest brother and second brother will help you take good care of the child, as well as your parents."
"They themselves don't understand life, and I don't want Xiaoyi to end up like them."
Wen Zhenyi didn't know how to answer: "I don't think they will agree."
"I will convince them, so please promise me."
"Cai Die, you have to watch him grow up, watch him get married and have children."
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