As she spoke, she explained the effects of each medicine to Xiao Yu.
"The names of the medicines are all on the bottles, so don't pick the wrong one when you need it."
Hearing Song Lan's instructions, Xiao Yu suppressed the emotions in his eyes and nodded with an "Mm".
Actually, his eyes and nose were both sore at this moment. He felt that Song Lan was someone who was specially there to save him. Whether in his past life or this life, when he was in the most difficult time and needed help the most, the person in front of him, Song Lan, was like a fairy from heaven who suddenly appeared in front of him and helped him survive in his predicament!
As if unaware of Xiao Yu's emotional shift, Song Lan looked at Grandpa Xiao and his wife, as well as Xiao's father, her eyes clear and calm: "Grandpa Xiao, Grandma Xiao, Uncle Xiao, I don't know if Xiao Yu has told you, but actually I know him. We met a few times in Beijing and are considered friends."
It's fate that we met in the village today. What I want to tell you is that in a few years, you'll be able to return to your original homes. Believe me, as long as you relax and live well here, one day everything will return to normal.
At this point, Song Lan paused and turned her gaze to Xiao Yu: "Sit down, I'll re-bandage and stabilize your injured ankle." She didn't look at the expressions on the faces of the three men, including Old Master Xiao.
After Xiao Yu sat down, Xiao Yu focused intently and moved quickly to treat Xiao Yu's injured ankle. After applying the medicine and re-bandaging and securing it properly, Xiao Yu took his leave.
"I'll see you off."
"Need not."
Knowing that Song Lan was worried about his mobility issues, Xiao Yu wanted to speak with Song Lan alone, so he insisted on seeing Song Lan out, though he did say goodbye to his family first.
Seeing him pick up a simple crutch to support his body, Song Lan felt quite helpless and could only let Xiao Yu escort her to the door.
"you……"
Xiao Yu casually pulled the door of the thatched hut shut. Seeing this, Song Lan's lips twitched, clearly wanting to say something, but ultimately remained silent.
"Could we step aside and talk for a bit?"
Xiao Yu asked in a soft voice.
"Um."
Song Lan nodded.
Under the bright moonlight, the two stopped about two or three zhang away from the thatched hut. Xiao Yu asked, "When did Marquis Zhanbei arrive here?"
Upon hearing this, Song Lan naturally understood what the other person meant. She replied, "Less than ten days. What about you?" Before Xiao Yu could speak, her voice rang out again, "Just call me Song Lan."
Xiao Yu nodded slightly and said, "About a year ago, I opened my eyes to find out that something had happened in my family, and then my whole family was sent here to settle down."
"Why haven't I seen your mother and wife?"
Song Lan asked.
“We’re divorced. On the same day my mom and dad divorced, my wife and I also went through the divorce proceedings.” Xiao Yu said, pausing for a moment, a hint of hesitation appearing in his deep eyes, but he still asked Song Lan, “What’s the situation here?”
“I am married. My husband is currently seriously injured and in a coma. However, I have a job at the Hongxing Machinery Factory, which is not far from here.”
Song Lan's tone was relaxed, even slightly teasing: "With your abilities, you shouldn't be defeated by the current difficulties, right?"
"I don't think there's anything wrong with it, but I feel sorry for the elderly and children."
Xiao Yu gave a wry smile, but it quickly disappeared. He said, "You're luckier than me."
“Every family has its own problems. My husband has two younger brothers and three younger sisters. My father-in-law can't help the family right now, and my mother-in-law passed away recently. My two younger brothers-in-law are a teenager and still very young.”
As for the three younger sisters-in-law, the eldest went to the countryside and hasn't contacted the family for two or three years. Of the remaining two, one is fifteen and has become a bit eccentric; if they aren't corrected soon…
She'll definitely suffer a great loss later, and her youngest sister-in-law, also young, suffered from sequelae because she didn't receive timely medical treatment when she was sick. In short, neither of us is much better off than the other in our current situation.
After hearing what Song Lan said, Xiao Yu's brows furrowed with a hint of doubt: "Then in that village..."
“My dad is the village accountant… Actually, I only returned to this village today. Years ago, when my mom gave birth to me at the county hospital, due to a mistake by the medical staff, I and another baby girl were switched at birth. The incident was exposed last year, but for some reasons, I didn’t immediately return to the village to reunite with my biological parents…”
This trip back to the village was only because of a job transfer; otherwise, it wouldn't have been so easy to travel from Beijing to here.
At this point, Song Lan pursed her lips slightly, paused for a moment, and then asked, "Are my parents alright?"
"He's doing well! The Emperor personally escorted your coffin to your burial. The next morning at court, the old Duke handed over his military power, saying that the world was at peace. He also said that he had a hidden illness and was getting old, and wanted to retire to his residence. The Emperor tried to persuade him to stay, but the old Duke was determined, and the Emperor had no choice but to agree in the end."
Song Lan then asked, "Are my sister-in-law, nephew and niece, and my second brother all doing well?"
Xiao Yu: "Everything is fine, so don't worry. The Emperor is a wise ruler, and he has been raised by you. Moreover, the Zhenguo Duke's Mansion is the Emperor's maternal family, and the Zhenguo Duke has handed over his military power. In addition, with your achievements and sacrifices, as long as there is no rebellion, the entire Zhenguo Duke's Mansion will definitely remain peaceful forever."
"Treason? My Zhenguo Duke's Mansion, the Song family's ancestors were all loyal and righteous. We would never disregard the safety of the people for personal gain and do something that would cause bloodshed and displacement of the people."
Song Lan’s voice was soft and calm: “By the way, don’t misunderstand, I didn’t really teach the Emperor much. I just played with him a few times as his aunt when he was young.”
Xiao Yu: "The Emperor himself said that he learned a lot from you."
"..."
Song Lan's lips twitched, but she didn't reply for a long time. Then Xiao Yu's voice rang out again: "You said before that you could return to the capital in a few years. Are you sure?"
Nodding and saying "Mmm," Song Lan said, "I already talked to my parents before coming over tonight, and they will take care of you in some way."
Are you leaving tomorrow?
Xiao Yu's eyes showed a subtle change in emotion, and he felt a sour feeling rise in his heart.
“I have to go back to work, but I’ll go back to the village whenever I have time. I’ll try to bring your child two packs of milk powder then.”
Hearing Song Lan say this, Xiao Yu did not refuse. He had merged with the memories left by the original owner and knew what milk powder was. However, it was definitely not appropriate for the child at home to eat the same food as the adults.
Besides, their family is eating very poorly these days, which is too much for a child's stomach.
Composing himself, Xiao Yu sincerely thanked him and then said, "I will repay you when I am able to."
"Okay, I'll wait."
Song Lan smiled and said, "Remember to take the nourishing pills with your family, one a day is enough. Also, I'll have my family send you a laying hen around this time another day, so your family can get some extra nutrition from time to time."
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