Joyful Motherhood in a Rural Family

Chapter 837: Chapter 837: Niuniu is waiting for him to tell a story

Liu Sisi also understood that the situation was tense at present, so she planted some just to kill the time.

She had stood under the sun all morning today. The autumn sun was misty, and its warmth was comfortable on the skin—a comfort that could never be enjoyed in the sky prison.

Di Yelei, however, did not approve of her doing the work, “In the future, you should just let the servants handle these tasks. Don’t do it yourself, it wouldn’t be good if you hurt your body.”

“Pfft! Don’t forget that you come from a farmer’s family.”

Liu Sisi found it especially amusing, “The land was already loosened up for planting flowers, I just dug a trench directly and scattered some peas into it. It’s just for pulling up asparagus to eat, there’s no need to be so particular.”

Di Yelei’s brows did not relax; instead, he pulled her over to the shade of a big tree, “Even so, I don’t want you to work so hard… ”

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It wasn’t about whether the work was tiring or not, but rather… he would feel heartache.

In the past few days, even though he knew that Liu Sisi and her son were in the sky prison, he forcibly suppressed the desire to rescue them, so the plan could go on as usual. He also worried about their suffering in the prison, and specifically replaced the guards inside with his own people…

“I don’t find it hard to do these things. As long as our family can be together happily, I am completely content,” said Liu Sisi sincerely.

Di Yelei wrapped his arms around her slender waist, “Didn’t you mention yesterday that the elder woman in the sky prison was of great help to you? I went to check on her today but couldn’t find any records of her sins or know what she was imprisoned for, so I took the liberty of setting her free. Consider it a way of fulfilling the kindness she showed you in the sky prison.”

Liu Sisi immediately felt joyful, “That’s great! The water and food in there are so important, the fact that she gave it to Niuniu shows that she is a kindhearted person…”

As she spoke, she also recalled the other children, and after musing for a long while, she still asked.

“Have you received any news about YingEr and the others?”

“I’ve sent people to look for them. We should hear news back very soon, don’t worry.”

“It’s all my fault. Back then, I kept telling them to hide their tracks, and now that makes them hard to find…” Liu Sisi’s eyes reddened, “I just hope that the chaos in the capital ends sooner so they can get the news and come home early.”

“No need to rush! His Majesty is a wise sovereign who will stabilize the court situation soon and create another era of great peace.”

These were all empty words, but Liu Sisi could not refute them.

“Has Father Emperor decided on who will be the Crown Prince?”

Di Yelei shook his head so slightly it was barely noticeable, “Considering the current circumstances, His Majesty’s attention is all on the remnants of the Yang Family right now, I’m afraid he won’t establish the Crown Prince too early.”

“If he doesn’t establish the Crown Prince early, I’m afraid that even if one Yang Family is destroyed, countless others will emerge…”

“Look at you, why worry about these court politics? His Majesty surely has everything arranged. All we need to do is wait for the outcome.”

Yes!

After the events of these past days, His Majesty should indeed be reassured about the Di Family now.

“Nevertheless, you should gradually delegate your authority during this period and just be a leisurely Marquis of Yongping, accompanying me to plant some flowers and grow some vegetables.”

“It’s still my Sisi who thinks the most clearly!”

Since ancient times, high achievements have threatened the master, and Di Yelei naturally understood this principle. Liu Sisi’s words struck at the core of his heart, as he pointed towards Niuniu and Chou Chou, who were playfully getting farther and farther away.

“Let’s go! Let’s go over there and take a look.”

The next day, Di Yelei was ordered to leave the city, and upon returning to the palace to report, he went to see His Majesty, but he did not return for quite a while.

As Liu Sisi waited anxiously, the gatekeeper came to report that Eunuch Xiao had arrived to keep watch.

Eunuch Xiao, beaming with joy, entered and immediately began to congratulate her, “Congratulations to the Princess, congratulations! His Majesty has kept Marquis Yongping in the palace for a meal. He should only be able to return later.”

Kept in the palace for a meal? Liu Sisi frowned in concern and quickly ordered the little maid beside her to give a reward.

“Eunuch Xiao, we are old acquaintances. Back then, my mother also relied on your kindness for care, and here Ruyu expresses gratitude on behalf of my mother,” she said.

While speaking, Liu Sisi gave a curtsy to Eunuch Xiao.

This was unheard of, a master paying respect to a servant. How could Eunuch Xiao dare to accept her gesture? Would this not be the death of him?

Before she could bow, Eunuch Xiao quickly extended his hand to lift her up, “The Princess should not humble herself like this, it’s too much for a mere servant like me. I was just following orders back then, I’m not worthy of your respect, truly not!”

“I owe you thanks for the care, this respect Eunuch Xiao should accept!”

After bowing, Liu Sisi stood up and smiled at Eunuch Xiao, “However, I wonder if Marquis Yongping had any message for me through you while dining with His Majesty?” As she spoke, she handed an eight-treasure jade hairpin, hefty in weight, into Eunuch Xiao’s hands.

Eunuch Xiao instantly realized the situation and stealthily slipped the jade hairpin into his arms, his smile glowing brightly.

“Rest assured, Princess, His Majesty holds the Marquis in the highest regard. He even specifically invited Prince Qing and Prince Fenyang to join him for drinks and a chat. Such an honor is unparalleled under heavens and earth, I don’t know how many ministers in the court are envious!”

Was this a reminder of Ye Lei’s current situation?

Liu Sisi’s smile stiffened for a moment but then brightened again, “It’s rare for Father Emperor to value the Marquis so highly. Eunuch, please convey a message to the Marquis for me. Tell him that Niuniu is still waiting to hear his bedtime stories.”

Eunuch Xiao’s eyes twinkled, “Rest assured, Princess, I will surely deliver the message. It’s getting late, and I must hurry back to the palace to report. Please, don’t trouble yourself to see me out.”

Liu Sisi halted her gesture of seeing him off, “In that case, I won’t see Eunuch Xiao out. Please take care!”

After Eunuch Xiao’s figure disappeared, Xiao Feng popped out. Staring at Eunuch Xiao’s aged back, she snorted.

“Eunuch Xiao’s appetite sure is big! Even daring to accept such a fine phoenix hairpin, isn’t he afraid the wind could snap his tongue!”

Liu Sisi glanced at Xiao Feng, “His Majesty nearly exclusively dotes on him. Although there are countless eunuchs in the Palace, the ones who can get close to His Majesty and serve him for so many years are not ordinary at all.”

“No, is that so?” asked Xiao Feng, hesitating a bit.

“Think carefully about what Eunuch Xiao just said,” replied Liu Sisi.

Liu Sisi did not say more but stood up and returned to her room, “I am extremely sleepy. If the Marquis returns later, someone can wake me up.”

As she lay at the head of the bed lost in her thoughts over recent events, Marquis Yongping’s mansion was in need of revitalization. Initially, several trusted servants were sent out to protect the children who had fled, and now the mansion was clearly short-handed. She planned to buy some servants for employment, but she wanted to hear Ye Lei’s opinion on the specifics.

Caught up in her thoughts, she did not even realize when she fell asleep, nor when Di Yelei returned.