"Shao Yu is still more capable. Jiu Lang feels more energetic after following you out."

Fourth Aunt was grateful for his action, so she spoke with gratitude in her eyes.

"Ninth brother has been ill for so long, he should have gone out for a walk a long time ago. Before, I was afraid that it would delay his treatment. Now that everything is back on track, it's time to look forward, right, ninth brother?"

Gu Jiulang nodded heavily. Now he was even more active in treating illnesses than before. After all, he had found the value of his existence.

Luo Yi walked to Gu Jiulang's side and stretched out her hand to shake his broad palm.

It was still a little chilly in the late autumn evening, but Gu Jiulang's hands were warm at the moment, so he squatted down and spoke.

"Lu Ju brought a hand warmer. I'll make one for my husband tomorrow, okay?"

Gu Jiulang nodded. Although Luo Yi was not as exquisite and luxurious as those ladies at this moment, the affection between the two of them did not diminish.

"Let's go, dinner is ready. Ninth brother, try it this time. The Sui'an dishes made by Dan Ruo are also very delicious!"

Du Jingyi came forward and said something to Gu Jiulang.

Gu Jiulang is now a hundred times more convinced of his sister-in-law, so even though she is not very old, Gu Jiulang always respects her.

After such a busy day, everyone was hungry.

Especially the children, who were in the growing period, so they ate up all the food in a hurry and then went back to their rooms to rest.

In Xitang Courtyard.

Gu Shaoyu told Du Jingyi what he was thinking today. Du Jingyi was a little surprised at first, but he quickly reacted.

"General..."

Having no children was never a big deal for their family of four.

Moreover, most of the Du family's business has already been taken over by Du Jingyi, so even if this approach is not taken, the Du family will not fall apart.

However, in the eyes of outsiders, it is always said that the Du family is childless.

Therefore, Du Jingyi was happy about his proposal, but she also thought of the situation of her elder sister's family. If Cong'er really took the surname Du, the family had to be divided early, and her elder sister must not suffer any loss.

So, after thinking for a moment, he said.

"I will first write to my father and mother to tell them about this matter. They and my sister are both in Sui'an City. If you want to discuss this matter, it will be convenient."

"Well, Madam, just make the decision."

"I'd better ask Cong'er first. If the child doesn't want to, it won't be good for us as parents to force him too much."

Gu Shaoyu smiled when he heard this and replied to him.

"I have already asked about this matter in advance, and the boy is very happy."

Du Jingyi thought about it and it made sense. Congge had always liked to learn all kinds of business skills from his father since he was young, so he didn't feel any aversion to it.

"Okay, then I'll write a letter and ask first."

The night was as cold as water, but the general's mansion was warm and cozy everywhere.

Now that Gu Jiulang had someone to rely on, the days passed quickly.

After a few rains in late autumn, the entire Cezhou was wrapped in a winter wind. The wind here was not as gentle as that in Jinling City, nor as cold as that in Sui'an City, but it was bone-chillingly cold.

Fortunately, the warm rooms in the general's mansion were prepared in advance, so everyone didn't have to be so timid during the winter.

However, the floor heating still had to be turned on, especially in Gu Jiulang's yard, the fire had never been extinguished. Not only the house, but also the yard was specially modeled after the general's mansion in Sui'an City, and hot spring water was brought in for seasoning.

Therefore, although it was cold outside, Gu Jiusi's courtyard was exceptionally warm.

So his condition has improved a lot. The only problem is that the frostbite on Luo Yi's hands and feet has recurred. Sometimes the pain is so severe that she can't sleep well.

One day, Du Jingyi bought some useful frostbite ointment from outside and brought it over. As soon as he entered the room, he saw that Luo Yi was scratching badly, with some parts even bleeding. Her fingers were swollen like mallets and all red.

Du Jingyi took two quick steps and said with concern.

"Hurry up, use this ointment, maybe it will make you feel better."

Luo Yi didn't expect Du Jingyi to come over, so she stood up and said something.

"Sister-in-law."

She has learned Mandarin quite well now. Although she cannot compare with the children, she can still call people by name without any hesitation.

The maid Cai'er took the ointment from Du Jingyi's hand and quickly applied it on Luo Yi's fingers.

The cold feeling came over Luo Yi, and the discomfort quickly went away.

There is no mistake in the poem, post, content, and read the book on 6, 9, and bar!

So she picked up the ointment, gave a thumbs up, and said with a smile.

"This thing is really useful, it doesn't hurt anymore!"

Most of the chilblains on her hands were caused by taking care of Gu Jiulang who was paralyzed in bed. At that time, he was always unable to take care of himself, so she had to change her clothes frequently to avoid bedsores.

So even in the cold winter, she still had to wash large baskets of clothes and make beds, and naturally she developed this habit.

When Luo Yi saw Du Jingyi's ten fingers as slender as jade, there was a flash of inferiority in her eyes, but she soon felt relieved.

Then he raised his hand and said jokingly.

"My sister-in-law's hands are so beautiful, white and tender like radish vines, unlike mine which are like old tree bark because I have done too much work."

When Cai'er translated these words, the pain in her eyes was no less than that in Du Jingyi's.

She was sold when she was young and learned all the rules of how to serve others. However, in Gu Jiulang's small courtyard, Madam Luo Yi never treated her as a servant. She would always think of her when there was anything good. Therefore, Cai'er also sincerely wanted to be good to Luo Yi.

Therefore, before Du Jingyi could even open her mouth, Cai'er spoke up to help her out.

"When Madam Nine's chilblains get better, I will prepare some hand lotion for you. Soak your hands more often and your skin will naturally get better."

After hearing this, Du Jingyi also became curious.

"Can you mix gel?"

"Yes, but I once learned from an aunt in the workshop for some time, so I know a little bit, but it's not that great."

"In that case, I'll leave my ninth sister-in-law's hands to you. If you need anything, just go to the warehouse and take it. It doesn't matter the price. Just let me know if it's something my ninth sister-in-law can use."

"Thank you ma'am."

During the days Cai'er had served in the mansion, she knew that Du Jingyi, the mistress of the house, was never a person who spoke empty words, so she was not polite and began to think about things that might be needed.

However, Luo Yi on the side quickly shook her head and said.

"My hands are for work, they are not that valuable. Cai'er knows how to mix gel, so she should give it to my sister-in-law."

"I have everything I need. But you have worked so hard to take care of my ninth brother. You should treat yourself well!" (End of this chapter)