Joyful Motherhood in a Rural Family

Chapter 140 - 140: 138: Husband and Wife’s Heartfelt Conversation at Night

Not much further, Liu Sisi suddenly stopped and called out softly to Di Yelei.

“Ye Lei, wait, I have something to tell you.”

“What’s the matter? Sisi.”

Liu Sisi stood on her tiptoes and whispered something in Di Yelei’s ear, then pushed him gently towards the wine-house across the street.

On the second floor of the wine-house, they could vaguely see the figure of Lord County Magistrate disappearing near the railing.

Di Yelei didn’t say anything, nodded, and quickly ran towards the wine-house.

“Let’s go. First, we’ll head to the Carriage Store to see if we can find a carriage to the small town,” Liu Sisi said with a smile.

“Won’t we wait for Third Uncle?” Di Cheng asked curiously.

“No need to wait. He’ll know to follow us later.” Liu Sisi smiled confidently.

As the group walked not too far, it didn’t take long before Di Yelei indeed caught up with them.

He was holding a cloth-covered birdcage in his hand, smiling as he nodded slightly towards Sisi and handed the birdcage to her. He then went ahead and carried Elderly Mr. Di on his back.

“Dad, let me carry you! Let’s go to the Carriage Shop.”

The fare for a carriage to the small town was 100 copper coins per person. Di Yelei took out 500 copper coins and handed them to the coachman. With more than a dozen people riding together, the crowded carriage set off for the small town.

When they finally arrived home, it was completely dark outside.

Di Yelei carried Elderly Mr. Di back to the old house, while Liu Sisi went to Zhang Peng’s home to fetch the two children.

“Sister-in-law, I’m curious, what did Ye Lei do in the end?”

Liu Sisi laughed unexpectedly!

“It’s nothing, really. Just wanted Ye Lei to take a trip to avoid a disaster. Is it good or not?”

“What disaster are you talking about?” Zhang Peng was curious.

“Just… an unexpected calamity. We had to spend money to avoid it.” Liu Sisi said with a smile.

At first, she hadn’t thought about it, but it was Old Uncle Li who reminded her.

How did the County Magistrate decide to give Ye Lei 30 taels of silver? It was clearly unusual. Considering Old Uncle Li’s actions when he pretended to be crazy and asked for money, and the County Magistrate’s conduct, were they related?

Once she understood the key, she instructed Di Yelei to take the opportunity to thank the County Magistrate with 20 taels of silver and give another 5 taels to Zuo Xingyu.

As expected, after a little hesitation, both of them accepted the money.

Out of the 30 taels of silver, only 3 taels were left. After taking lodgings and travel expenses into account, there was hardly anything left. But the fact that everyone was safe was already a great fortune amidst misfortune!

When they arrived at Zhang Peng’s home, the two children burst into tears and threw themselves into Liu Sisi’s arms.

“Mom! Mom, you’re back. Boo hoo…”

Holding Ying’er and Xuan’er as if they were long-lost treasures, Liu Sisi could no longer control herself, and tears streamed down her cheeks.

“Xuan’er, Ying’er, I missed you so much! Good, good babies.”

Touching one, nuzzling the other, and kissing their cheeks, Liu Sisi held the two children tightly for a long time before she was able to calm herself down.

Guihua wiped her tears on the side: “You really scared me to death! When you left that time, I thought you were just going for a while and would be back soon. But I couldn’t wait for you. I was worried that something happened to you, and I didn’t know where to find you…”

“Sister Guihua, I’m sorry, Sisi worried you…” Holding Guihua’s hand, Liu Sisi’s tears flowed uncontrollably.

“Don’t cry, as long as you’re back safely, that’s all that matters. Misfortune turned to blessings.”

“Mom, why were you gone for so long? Where’s dad? Is dad back?” Ying’er asked pitifully, shaking her hand.

“Yes, he’s back. Your dad is back too. He took your grandfather back to the old house, and you’ll see him when you get home.”

Their eyes lit up instantly!

“Mom, let’s go! Brother, let’s go home! Dad’s back——” Ying’er pulled Di Xuan’s hand and ran out.

“Slow down, be careful not to fall!”

The two children ran away like the wind.

“The two children are very well-behaved and obedient. They eat whatever is given to them without being picky. They are especially sensible.” Guihua said seriously.

“Sister Guihua, Brother Zhang, thank you so much. Brother Zhang has helped us a lot, and even took care of the two children, thank you, Sister Guihua…”

Zhang Peng also chimed in: “Don’t mention it; we are all brothers. Of course, we help each other. If we were to be petty about everything, what kind of brotherhood would that be? Sister-in-law, don’t you agree?”

“Yes! Brother Zhang, Sister Guihua, Sisi understands!” Liu Sisi nodded vigorously, her heart feeling much better.

She would remember this brotherly bond in her heart.

Before they even got home, they could hear the excited barking of Ah-Huang and Ah-Hua. The two little dogs circled around the children and her feet, very cheerful.

Soon, Di Yelei also came back from the old house.

“Wait a moment! Don’t come in yet!” Liu Sisi stopped his action.

Not a while later, she brought out a brazier: “Come, come, come! Cross over the fire basin, drive away bad luck and welcome good luck, promotion and wealth!”

Di Yelei laughed heartily!

He strode across the fire basin and entered the main entrance.

Liu Sisi looked at the blazing fire basin: “We will surely be prosperous and auspicious!”

“Yes! We will definitely be prosperous and auspicious! Every year will be better than the last one!”

After saying this, both of them couldn’t help but laugh!

The two chatted and laughed as they tidied up the house, and the two children played happily nearby.

Everything in the house was as usual, the rabbits and baby chicks were all fine, and Ah-Huang and Ah-Hua were getting stronger, barking constantly. Sister Guihua must have come over often to help out.

Di Yelei casually cooked some hot soup: “Come! Hurry up and drink some to warm your stomach. You haven’t eaten anything all afternoon.”

“Don’t stare, hurry up and eat to pad your stomach.” While talking, he hurriedly handed her a bowl, chopsticks and a spoon.

After drinking the hot soup and washing up, Liu Sisi felt completely revitalized.

Looking at the full moon outside, Liu Sisi suddenly remembered that it seemed the Mid-Autumn Festival would be in a few days, right?

“It’s said that a golden and silver nest is not as good as your own doghouse. Now that we are back in our doghouse, I feel much more relaxed at once.”

Di Yelei walked out of the bathroom with a light step, feeling completely relaxed.

Certain things don’t need to be said, based on the tacit understanding between the two, both knew what would happen tonight.

“Yeah, home is the best. The surrounding mountains breeze, the moonlight and sparse stars in the sky, make such a beautiful scene.”

Liu Sisi looked up and gazed at the bright moon in the sky.

“Indeed, it is a beautiful scene. Look at you, your hair is still dripping wet. If you catch a cold again, what are we going to do?”

While speaking, Di Yelei casually picked up a long towel, carefully and gently wiping her wet hair dry.

“Well, there’s you.”

With a faint squint, Liu Sisi tilted her head and leaned on his shoulder, feeling the gentle breeze blowing softly.

In the high and blue sky, beautiful stars like sapphires adorned the view, and from time to time, little sparks flashed at the horizon. In the quiet air, mixed with the refreshing scent of earth and rice, frogs’ croaks echoed all around, and the chirping of crickets from the corner of the wall played beautiful melodies that made people intoxicated and lost in the moment…

“You…”

Di Yelei lovingly wiped her black hair, looking at her charming and naive appearance.

A feeling of satisfaction filled his heart.