Xiao Lingling, like Lin Feng, sat outside the carriage, looking at the people who got up early in the morning to work, feeling a little sad.
Lin Feng was thinking about the work in the fields, so the carriage drove very fast. It took less than an hour to reach the county.
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Seeing how anxious he was, Xiao Lingdang jumped down at the gate of the yamen and said, "Dad, why don't you go back first? I don't know how long it will take for me to go see my godmother.
I'll ask my godmother to arrange for someone to take me there this afternoon. I've brought money and will pay you."
Lin Feng was a little hesitant, but thinking that this was the county government office, he reluctantly felt relieved.
"Well, alright then. If you really can't, don't bother me. I can pick you up after I finish my work early this afternoon."
Little Bell nodded quickly, "Okay, I understand, Dad. Then go back slowly."
Lin Feng saw her enter the county government office, and then drove the carriage back.
Xiao Lingling arrived at the county government office with ease. It was too early and not everyone was there yet. There were almost no people in the front yard.
She went to the backyard on her own and was seen by Qinghe at the first sight.
"Oh, the second young lady is here. It just so happens that the mistress is having dinner right now. Would the second young lady like to join us for a bite?"
Xiao Lingling's eyes lit up, "Godmother is eating?"
"Yes, Madam, now that my lady has a good appetite, she is always hungry. Look, she is just about to eat. Madam, the second lady is here!"
After hearing Qinghe's words, Xia Yan's voice came out immediately.
"Come in, little darling, come in, there are delicious treats today!"
Wu Tongtong also ran out of the room, holding her hand and walking into the house.
"Little sister, you're here just in time. Yesterday I specially learned to make a dessert, lotus root pastry. Can you help me taste it and see if it's delicious?"
Xiao Lingling was led to the table and saw Xia Yan sitting there waiting for her with a smile on her face.
Now that she is further along in the pregnancy, Xia Yan looks a lot rounder.
There is more flesh on the face, not too fat or too thin, just the right size, making the person look extremely healthy.
The belly, which has been bulging for nearly six months, is very obvious and can be seen at a glance even through loose clothes.
"Little Bell, please sit down! I'm hungry right now. Let's eat something together. Is there anything you like? If not, Godmother will ask them to make it!"
Seeing that she looked in good spirits, Xiao Lingdang felt relieved and sat down with Wu Tongtong.
There were a lot of food on the table, most of which were light, but the weather was hot and everyone liked to eat light food.
"No need, godmother, these are all good. I've already had breakfast and I'm not very hungry right now. I'll just eat a few bites with you."
Xia Yan didn't force them. She picked up a little for each of the two children and started eating.
Xiao Lingling looked around but didn't see Wu Bokai.
"Hey? Godmother, isn't Godfather here? I didn't see anyone in the front yard just now."
As soon as Xia Yan heard it, she knew she was here to see Wu Bokai, and shook her head, "Your godfather is away these two days.
A few days ago, a message was sent from the provincial capital, asking all the county magistrates of Chen'an Prefecture to go to the provincial capital to discuss matters. No one knows what happened.
Anyway, it sounds very urgent. Your godfather has been gone for two days.
I estimate that he should be back tomorrow or the day after tomorrow at the latest."
Xiao Lingling guessed that someone must have noticed that the weather was not right.
This is a good thing. If the imperial court could have been alerted earlier, it could have provided disaster relief sooner and reduced the casualties among the people.
"Oh, that's not easy. We have to travel so far in this hot weather."
Xia Yan smiled and said, "Who says it's not true? I'm even more afraid of heat now that I'm pregnant. That's why I keep this ice on from morning till night.
Otherwise, life would be unbearable. I don’t remember summers being this hot before.”
"Yes, Madam is afraid of heat since she is pregnant, and this year is much hotter than in previous years. It is really hard for her.
When I was bathing Madam yesterday, I found that her body was as hot as a stove.
Second Miss, do you think Madam needs to take some medicine to relieve the summer heat?
Otherwise, wouldn't it be harmful to your body if it's this hot?"
Qinghe was most concerned about Xia Yan's health, so whenever she got the chance, she wanted to ask Xiao Lingdang for help.
Little Bell nodded, "That's a problem, godmother, come here, let me help you take a look."
Xiao Lingling moved a stool forward and pinched her wrist with one hand.
Xia Yan quickly stopped eating and looked at her nervously.
After a while, Xiao Lingling withdrew her hand.
"There's no problem for now, but my body is a little hot, and it's burning to the touch.
In this way, I will write some recipes for medicinal food later, and my godmother can eat some of them from time to time, which is good for her health.
I got this recipe from my master, hehe."
Qinghe was prepared when she saw her coming. Upon hearing this, she immediately brought out paper and pen.
Now Xiao Lingdang's handwriting has improved a lot. Although it is still big, at least she can write down two kinds of medicine on a piece of paper.
As soon as she finished writing, Qinghe took it and went outside to make arrangements.
Now that there was no one else in the room, Xiao Lingling hid her hands in her sleeves, performed a cooling gesture, and soon the room became cool.
Xia Yan felt it most clearly. "Hey? It seems to be much cooler now! Could it be that the wind is blowing?"
She leaned her head out to look, but there was nothing but the sun, which made her dizzy at the mere sight of it...
"Could it be that I'm wrong?"
Xiao Lingling suppressed her laughter and quickly withdrew her hand.
Since Wu Bokai was no longer around, Xiao Lingdang stayed with Xia Yan and Wu Tongtong for the whole day, and was not ready to go back until near dusk.
"Godmother, when my godfather comes back, please tell him to go to the village when he has time. My grandfather has something to tell him."
"Okay, I'll remember that. When your godfather comes back, I'll ask him to come over there as soon as he has time.
Qinghe, please arrange for two yamen runners to accompany Xiao Lingdang back together, otherwise the journey will be unsafe."
Xiao Lingdang did not refuse, "Thank you, godmother. I will go back now. I will come to see you in two days."
Although Xia Yan was reluctant, she nodded and said, "Okay, godmother will wait for you. You can come anytime!"
As she spoke, Xiao Lingling walked out quickly, said a few goodbyes to Wu Tongtong, and got in the car and set off.
Outside, two yamen runners were driving a carriage, and everyone who saw them made way.
Xiao Lingling originally wanted to close her eyes and take a nap, but not long after the carriage started moving, she heard a sound.
"Stop the car!"
The yamen runners outside heard the noise and quickly stopped the carriage to the side.
"Second Miss? What's wrong?"
Xiao Lingling opened the car door and said, "You two go walk into that alley by yourself. I vaguely heard someone fighting."
The two yamen runners were stunned for a moment and didn't believe it. After all, they didn't hear anything.
But since Xiao Lingling had spoken, we had to go no matter what.
One of them immediately got off the carriage and walked in the direction that Xiao Lingling said. After a while, the noise inside quieted down.
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