Chapter 64: No Quiet
Time passed quickly, and when it gradually darkened, the main force finally arrived, but Meng Hu and his men had not returned yet.
Lu Yao had already prepared dinner and was standing in the yard, looking at the nearby mountains and forests, feeling a little worried.
In order to avoid situations where they cannot go hunting or prepare food and end up with nothing to cook due to emergencies, they would prepare the next meal in advance. Therefore, Lu Yao would cook with existing ingredients at night and would not have to wait for the ingredients to be delivered. People who were out would not have to rush and cause accidents because of being in a hurry.
But now it's almost dark and no one has come back, which makes people think more.
"Mrs. Rong, are you worried about them?"
Captain Wu saw her like this and suggested, "I'll send someone to look for them."
Although Lu Yao didn't want to trouble others, she was more worried about her husband's safety. She didn't refuse the other party's proposal and thanked him. She thought about making them more delicious food as a thank you later. Then she heard him wave his hand nonchalantly: "If you want to thank me, make more delicious food later."
Lu Yao nodded. This was natural. Even if this hadn't happened, she would still do her job well.
"We all like the braised chicken and the braised pork." Captain Wu touched his chin and said again.
Lu Yao: “…”
She smiled and said she had taken note of it.
Captain Wu secretly exclaimed "Yeah" in his heart, but he maintained his status and tried to maintain his expression. However, his sparkling eyes betrayed his good mood.
Without delay, he quickly found a few good men to go out and look for the three people.
Speaking of which, Rong Yanhui and Mo Zhu also helped them. The general had said at the beginning that they would be responsible for the ingredients. In order to make more delicious food for them, Mrs. Rong would also look for suitable ingredients and seasonings along the way.
Logically speaking, she only needed to give instructions and leave the rest to them, but the other party did not give orders casually. Many times they did it themselves, which greatly won her good impression.
With professionals going to look for someone, Lu Yao put her vague worries aside and went to the kitchen to check on the three children.
Originally, Pu Zhiwen's family wanted to take Xiaobao back with them, but Lu Yao disagreed.
Illness comes like a mountain falling and goes like a thread being pulled out. Children are full of energy and may not feel it, but judging from their mental state and physical condition, they have not yet recovered to their best condition.
Especially since it was obvious that the child had not fully recovered, Lu Yao did not want this ordeal to happen again.
Pu Zhiwen's family was naturally very happy, but they were also worried about causing trouble for the other party. They thought that the child had survived the most dangerous two days, so they would pay close attention to the future and it should be fine. Finally, they stopped Lu Yao's persuasion and had to put aside the old Pu family's insistence for the sake of the child.
Sometimes, the so-called persistence is not as important as the child's health.
After thanking Lu Yao and the others again and again, Pu Zhiwen took advantage of everyone's inattention, mustered up the courage, and went to find Lin Hongyang with his grandfather to thank him for taking care of them.
Lin Hongyang waved his hand: "I just thought the child was cute, it's a pity that he's gone like this."
This is cruel, but it is also true.
Originally, the infant mortality rate in ancient times was very high. What's more, they were on the road of exile, lacking food and clothing, and had no doctors to treat them. They could only gamble on their lives. If they were lucky, they could save their lives. If they were unlucky, they could only wait for twenty years to be alive again.
That’s not even the worst of it.
I’m afraid that the continuous high fever will damage the child’s brain. Not only will the child suffer, but it will also drag down the whole family for life.
Fortunately, the child was not only lucky, but also extremely fortunate. There happened to be a great doctor staying at the post station, with the right medicine, and with the help of Lu Yao's family, he had good food and plenty to eat, and he didn't have to walk hard...
Everyone in the Pu family agreed that they must have burned a lot of incense in their previous life to have this good luck.
Even though they didn't know that Lu Yao was secretly giving the child various "snacks", they had already remembered the kindness this family had shown to their Pu family.
Some people had sharp ears and couldn't help but think a lot after hearing what Lin Hongyang said.
Since the other party cares so much about the child, can their children also get special care in this way?
Having a car to ride in and being able to eat well is the greatest luxury and the most necessary thing for them now.
It would be fine for the adults, but the children are so tiny and can’t bear to walk dozens of miles every day.
If only there was a way to get my kid the same special care as that little treasure...
More than one person heard this and had this thought. They looked around and quickly lowered their heads, pretending to be busy with their own things.
Such a good thing must not be known to others. If too many people are around and your child is left behind, wouldn’t that be a big loss?
Lu Yao and others didn't know what these people were thinking.
Even if I knew, I would just smile.
They are not the Virgin Mary or the Holy Father, it is impossible for them to treat everyone with care.
Sincerity must always be exchanged with sincerity.
Lu Yao originally wanted to eat with the children first, but the three little guys seemed to have agreed on it and said they wanted to wait for Daddy/Uncle Rong to come back before eating together.
"They'll be back soon," Lu Yao coaxed. "Children who don't eat on time will easily not grow tall."
Haohao shook his head: "Occasionally, it's okay."
The little yes-man Yueyue nodded heavily: "Brother is right!"
Xiao Bao didn't dare look at Lu Yao and whispered, "I, I'm with my brother and sister."
Lu Yao had no choice but to use her trump card: "Dad and the others were delayed because of something. We will leave some food for them, but if you don't eat when you should, there will be nothing left."
"Really?" Haohao hesitated.
The other two children didn't say anything, but just looked at her with innocent eyes, which made Lu Yao feel guilty for a moment. Then she coughed lightly, "When has mother ever lied to you?"
Guilty feelings only last for a moment. Sometimes, for the sake of their children, parents can't help but tell some white lies.
Of course, even if the starting point is for the good of the other party, the essence of deception is still inseparable from the word "cheat". For the person involved, not all goodwill is what he wants most.
The three children finally succumbed to the threat of hunger.
They are no longer the rich children who had everything they needed, and they know the importance of food.
After taking care of the three children, Lu Yao looked at Lu Mingxiu, who picked up his chopsticks and said to her, "You too."
He was naturally worried because his brother-in-law had not returned yet, but he was the only man besides his brother-in-law Mo Zhu, and was responsible for protecting several children and his younger sister. He had to first ensure that he had enough physical strength to deal with anything that might happen next.
Apparently, both siblings had the same idea.
They did not delay and finished the meal faster than ever before. When they put down their bowls and chopsticks, there was still half a cup left in the bowls of several children.
Xiaobao was a little at a loss. Did he cause trouble for Aunt Lu?
Lu Yao rubbed his little head: "Don't be in a hurry, eat slowly."
What did children in ancient times eat to grow up? They're so... well, so imaginative at such a young age. It really is true that environment shapes people.
After finishing her meal, she said something to her brother and went out to the yard to wait for her husband to come back.
In the yard, the exiled prisoners were busy "preparing" dinner. When they saw Lu Yao, some of them looked around, and it was obvious that they had some ulterior motives in mind.
Lu Yao ignored it. Any calculations would be useless in the face of the absolute power of authority, and there would be no room for any nourishment.
Seeing Lu Yao come out again and again, Old Lady Wang snorted coldly, "Little bitch, what are you so proud of? Just wait, you'll get into trouble sooner or later."
"Mom, what's wrong?"
Shen Shiren was finally no longer "drowsy". Seeing that her son was finally completely awake, Old Lady Wang was so happy that she asked everyone to push the cart to her side so that the mother and son could have a good talk.
Seeing that he looked nervous and was very concerned about her, she felt relieved and quickly comforted him that everything was fine.
But in his heart he sighed, it was nothing more than that he loved his eldest son, and she was really filial to him.
I just hope my son can recover soon and move freely. With his intelligence and knowledge, he will definitely be better than those two bastards. Then, their Shen family will get better opportunities.
By then, it would be the time for their Shen family to make a comeback, and she would still be the old lady who held great power and gave orders.
"Son, I've wronged you these days," the old lady said aggrievedly, holding Shen Shiren's hand. "Mother is useless and let those hateful thieves take advantage of the opportunity. Otherwise, you wouldn't have to starve."
At this point, she wiped away her tears and said, "Don't worry, mother won't let you starve. Eat more later."
"Mother is so good to her son," Shen Shiren said with a smile, "Eat more, too."
It was such a touching mother-son love, but it did not move the Shen family members standing by.
"Mom, uncle, the food is limited. Even if we add wild vegetables, it can only fill our stomachs." Liu Wan reminded them softly and tactfully.
In fact, she wanted to say that everyone has a quota. If you are full, what will others eat? You know, there is more than just food for the two of them in this pot. There is also food for several people.
Old Mrs. Wang's face instantly fell. She glared at Liu Wan and said, "Why, my son can't even eat a bite of food? Don't forget who made you rich and prosperous all those years ago!"
Liu Wan lowered her head and curled her lips. She didn't even look at who had caused the Shen family's exile to Ganzhou. That person wasn't a great contributor to the Shen family, but a sinner.
Shen Shifu felt uncomfortable after hearing what his mother said, but he didn't say anything.
Over the years, their second branch family has indeed lived a good life thanks to the eldest brother, but the family shares the same honor and disgrace. Even when he was implicated and exiled by his eldest brother, he never said a word of complaint. Now that his mother said this, he felt very uncomfortable.
"Mom, that's not what I meant, I..."
"That's not what you meant. What did you mean?"
Liu Wan wanted to explain, but was interrupted. Old Lady Wang suddenly looked at Shen Shifu and said, "Second brother, what are you doing standing there? You don't care about your tactless wife, you are so petty and selfish, and you are not afraid of being embarrassed."
It's already this time, and you're still so petty.
This woman from a small family is short-sighted. She never thinks about the well-being of her whole family before considering other things.
The eldest brother is the future and hope of their Shen family.
"Mother..." Shen Shifu frowned. No matter what, this was his wife who had given birth to four children for him. These people were also devoted to him. How could he feel when his mother said this?
"That's enough." The old lady waved her hand, not wanting to dwell on this topic with him. She just asked him to see when the pot would be ready, as they were already starving.
The old lady's gaze suddenly fell on the few people in the corner, and anger and hatred flashed in her eyes.
Humph, let these things be proud for a few days. When my son gets better and the Shen family turns things around, they will regret it.
By then, she would definitely not agree to return to the Shen family.
But...
Her gaze wandered over Shen Yulian's pretty face, then turned to her adorable grandson and waved at him. The latter stepped forward and said, "Grandma, is there something wrong?"
Old Lady Wang asked him to squat down and whispered something in his ear. Shen Yaoming paused, a little embarrassed: "Really, do you want to do that?"
"Why not?" Old Lady Wang said bitterly, "Since you are a member of the Shen family, you must be mentally prepared."
She had been so nice to that little bitch before, and now it was time for her to return the favor.
Shen Yaoming lowered his eyes, hiding the gloom in his eyes, but the corners of his mouth curled up slightly. Now, he just had to wait for the opportunity.
The sky was getting darker and darker, and the little firelights illuminated the yard so that it was not too dark to see anything.
As time went by, Lu Yao became more and more anxious.
She couldn't help but put her hands together in her heart and pray to all the gods, hoping that nothing would happen to her.
Perhaps Lu Yao's prayers were really effective. After a while, a voice came from a distance.
Following the sound, they vaguely saw several figures. Judging from their figures and number of people, Lu Yao guessed that they were from the same group.
Lu Yao was delighted and hurried to the gate, wanting to open it and welcome someone.
Those people were very fast and arrived at the door in just a moment. Before Lu Yao could open the door, she heard someone outside shouting anxiously, "Open the door quickly."
It seems like something bad happened.
Her heart tightened instantly.
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