That day, Yang was going to deliver food to Shen Laosan, and Lili wrote a letter and asked Yang to give it to Liu Wumo.
The bed that Lili asked her second uncle to make had already been finished and was piled up in the backyard.
Lili wrote a letter in advance to inform Liu Wumo that she could arrange for the items to be transported to Liucheng in a few days.
Lili believed he wouldn't refuse.
Sure enough, Liu Wumo replied to Lili with a letter.
Liu Wumo said: "Is it true that the wheeled bed you mentioned can be pushed out to sunbathe? My mother is critically ill and on the verge of death. If such a bed truly exists, I desperately need it so that my mother can once again bask in the sun. Thank you, Lili."
It was all very babbling, and Lili almost couldn't understand it.
In the end, it was Shen Jiawen who translated it for her word by word, and only then did Lili understand.
After pondering for a long time, Lili took out a sachet.
The appearance of this sachet is quite similar to that of the one given to Madam Bai before.
Lili consulted with the divine physician Sikong, and together with Shen Jiaqing, they went up the mountain to dig up some herbs, dried them, and put them inside.
When Shen Lao Er personally delivered the bed, Li Li asked him to give the sachet to Madam Liu and convey a sincere blessing.
May you live a long and healthy life, and may illness and good fortune come to you.
*
There's been a lot of free time at home lately, with little work in the fields. When Shen Lao Er learned that Xia Ning would be leaving soon, he got a few of his boys to rush to make a small bed for her.
Because Xia Ning is at the age where she grows rapidly with each passing year, Shen Lao Er specially made the mold much larger so that Xia Ning could sleep until she is at most eleven or twelve years old.
Xia Ning often squatted nearby, watching with Li Li, each eating half a watermelon, looking quite relaxed.
Even amidst his busy schedule, Shen Lao Er managed to make a simplified version for Doctor Sikong.
Because the Shen family didn't have any extra rooms, and the room where Doctor Sikong was currently living was small, Shen Lao Er could only make simple modifications using a wooden plank. He also followed Li Li's advice and installed a few small wheels so that Shen Jiaqing could push Doctor Sikong out to sunbathe.
After Xia Ning personally carved the last pear blossom, people from the Xia family arrived.
Xia Ning's father, Xia Dehua, was the Minister of Rites, holding the rank of a third-grade official.
Furthermore, Xia Ning's mother was the daughter of the only half-brother of the Duke of Zhenguo. The Duke of Zhenguo's family was large and powerful. Although the Duke of Zhenguo and his brother were not from the same mother, the two brothers had a deep brotherly bond since childhood.
Therefore, Xia Ning's mother, Fu Min, was naturally of high status.
Xia Ning was considered one of the best among the noble ladies in the capital.
Therefore, when the Xia family's twelve luxurious carriages drove into Xinghua Village in a grand procession, the villagers of Xinghua Village were completely silent, thinking that they were seeing things.
That's right, twelve vehicles.
The first car carried members of the Xia family, the second car had several casual nannies, and the ten cars behind...
At that time, Lili was in the yard playing with Houfu with Xia Ning, each holding a small toy made by Shen Lao Er.
Shen Jiaqing was pushing Doctor Sikong around the yard, even though Doctor Sikong had already said he had sunbathed enough and could go home.
Looking at the twelve carriages led over by Village Chief Ma, each bearing the Xia family's insignia, Lili's first thought was whether these carriages would block the villagers' way.
Xia Ning was so excited that she dropped the ball in her hand to the ground.
She didn't know who her parents sent to pick her up.
The villagers of Xinghua Village watched from afar, filled with curiosity but also afraid of offending the distinguished guests, so they gathered in small groups and spoke quietly.
At the head of the carriage caravan was the Xia family's head guard, who was said to be a distinguished guest from the capital, coming to Xinghua Village to express his gratitude to the Shen family. Village Chief Ma respectfully led the group to the Shen family's gate.
"This is it, this is the Shen family."
The head guard nodded, thanked him, and then went to the first carriage, saying, "Madam, we've arrived. This is the Shen family in Xinghua Village."
Then, the carriage curtain was lifted, and a figure rushed down.
A noblewoman dressed in fine clothes saw the little boy squatting down to pick up the ball, lifted her skirt and rushed over.
"Ning'er! My Ning'er!"
Xia Ning was also stunned, nestled in the long-lost embrace, never expecting that her mother would come to pick her up in person!
All her pent-up grievances erupted the moment she saw her mother, and Xia Ning burst into tears while hugging Madam Xia.
"Mother!" Xia Ning sobbed, "Mother, why did it take you so long to come? Ning'er was so scared!"
Mrs. Xia's eyes reddened as she hugged her daughter and comforted her continuously.
Lili silently stepped aside, holding Houfu and watching quietly.
"Fufu, it's time for us to say goodbye to Sister Xia Ning."
Houfu called out, as if in response.
Lili found it a little strange. Like Madam Bai, Madam Xia had a familiar feeling about her, though it was very faint.
The villagers of Xinghua Village had never seen such an exquisite noblewoman before, and their exclamations of amazement were endless.
The Shen family members were drawn out by the commotion. When they saw twelve carriages at the gate, each one spacious and luxurious, they were almost terrified.
Looking around, there was a large group of people, including guards, maids, and nannies.
Who, who is this wealthy family?
Especially the guard leader, who had a large curved sword at his waist, walked straight over, and Shen Jiahao immediately raised his fist.
It was only when Old Lady Shen saw the character "Xia" on the carriage and the woman tightly embracing Xia Ning that she guessed that it was Xia Ning's family who had come to pick her up, which put the Shen family at ease.
Isn't this a bit too much?
The Shen family members were so shocked that they couldn't speak. The head guard bowed and said to Old Mrs. Shen and Old Mr. Shen, "Master Shen, Madam Shen, we have come to take Miss home. His Highness the Crown Prince has sent someone to tell us. The Shen family has been so kind and virtuous, and the Xia family will never forget it!"
Old Mrs. Shen was bewildered: "Ah, it's nothing, it's nothing. The child has only been playing at our house for a month, it's alright."
"No, it's alright!"
Madam Xia picked up Xia Ning, her exquisite makeup ruined, and a few tears still glistening in the corners of her eyes.
Madam Xia walked over, turned around and ordered the head guard, "Quickly, move everything down!"
The Xia family members sprang into action. All ten carriages were opened, and boxes were unloaded one by one until all the boxes were moved. There was not much space left in the Shen family's courtyard.
Lili:! ! !
The Shen family: !!!
What... what does this mean?
An old nanny came over: "Madam, everything has been moved."
Madam Xia nodded and said to the two elders, "Master Shen, Madam Shen, this is a small token of our appreciation from the Xia family and the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion. Please accept it! These past few days since Ning'er was kidnapped, her mother and I haven't had a good night's sleep. When I heard the news about Ning'er, I came here immediately, not only to pick her up, but also to express our gratitude to the Shen family."
The already turbulent emotions within the Shen family members became even more turbulent.
What the heck?
The Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion?
Is this... is this the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion in the capital?
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