Then, Li Zheng, along with several villagers who wanted to curry favor with Zhou Wang in order to ingratiate themselves with the General, set off for the county's medical hall.

After hearing Tuoba Xian's recount, Yang Ruoqing understood.

And Wang Cuilian also instantly came to her senses, saying: "At that time when the man came to deliver a message, your uncle and Tang Ya were just in the main hall. The two of them heard this and immediately got into a carriage with the man and went to the county town together."

"Tang Ya Zi asked me to tell you something before he left. He said don't worry, just keep busy with things at home and don't go to the county clinic. Because Xiao Jie is getting married the day after tomorrow, and these two days your aunt's family will definitely need you to help out."

Yang Ruqing smiled wryly, “Only Tang Ya Zi understands me. I really can't spare time to go to the county town these two days. On my way back, I met my aunt, and she told me to go over tomorrow morning to help her.”

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Tobo Xian said, “You are not a doctor, so going there won’t be helpful. Your uncle and Feng Tang have already gone, and they brought enough money. If it's something that can be solved through treatment, then you don't need to worry about it.”

Even doctors can't solve this problem. Going there won't help either.

Yang Ruqing nodded.

At noon, the chicken soup that had been simmered was left for the two children who were going to school. There weren't any other dishes made, so the three of them, mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, ate just rice and the soup.

As the sun was about to set, Wang Cuilian kept looking out the door.

His shoes hadn't even worn out a few circles, but his mind was all on the two old men at home.

Yang Ruqing came from the backyard and saw this, saying to Wang Cuilian: "Auntie, they went to the county's medical hall. I don't know what happened to my aunt. In my opinion, Uncle probably won't be back today. Even if Tang Yazi wanted to come back, he would definitely return at night. It takes some effort to go back and forth from the county town to our house."

Wang Cuilian nodded: "Oh, I also know that it makes sense this way, but my heart just..."

Yang Ruqing smiled, her heart was hanging, she couldn't let it go.

She turned around and made a cup of hot tea for Wang Cuilian, then took the worn soles off her shoes and put them aside.

"Auntie, let's do our best and leave the rest to fate. Here, have some tea, warm your hands, and calm down." Yang Ruqing said.

Wang Cuilian held a teacup in both hands, sitting there sipping it slowly.

Yang Ruqing stood aside, watching the sky gradually darken outside, and said, "It's really Xiao Huan, being alone at home taking care of two children. The older one is just at the mischievous age, and the younger one hasn't weaned yet. She also has to take care of the poultry farm at home. Now she's quite busy."

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Wang Cuilian sighed, "Yes, that's the drawback of not having a family. Otherwise, even if they didn't want to, they could at least send some people over to help!"

But he couldn't go back either, for his daughter-in-law was getting married the day after tomorrow. If the blacksmith didn't return, it would be a disgrace. And if he didn't go to help at his son's house, it would be even worse.

"Let's not dwell on this. Things will work out in the end, I believe they can get through this." Wang Cuilian changed the subject.

“The children are writing in the backyard, aren't they? I should go start dinner…”

Yang Ruqing said, "Auntie, you rest for a while. I've made noodles in chicken broth for the children and they are already eating."

"I'll go make the dumpling wrappers later this evening. Then, the three of us (you, me, and your mother-in-law) can have dumplings with chicken soup." she said.

Wang Cuilian smiled and said, "No wonder you were tinkering in the backyard earlier, you were making noodles for the children. Oh, look at my brain, it's so muddled, luckily you remembered, otherwise the children would have gone hungry."

Yang Ruqing smiled and turned back to the backyard to get dinner ready.

After dinner, the family closed the courtyard gate and windows early, and each went back to their rooms to go to bed.

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Yang Ruqing moved the lazy Susan onto the bed and was making spring clothes for Chen'er next year.

Winter clothes were ready long ago, now she was preparing her son's spring clothes in advance. When the New Year passed and her son went to Beijing to study, she could take them together.

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As the clock struck one, the wind outside grew fiercer, scraping against tree branches and battering the eaves and windows with unrelenting howls.

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Occasionally, a bark or two from a dog could be heard coming from the direction of the village.

Perhaps those returning tonight are still on their way?

If possible, Yang Ruoheng would rather have Luofeng Tang not risk the cold and travel home tonight. She thought he should stay at an inn in the county town for the night, but her intuition told her that he would definitely return tonight.

This is the tacit understanding cultivated through years of mutual support.

He was hurrying, she was waiting.

Because he knew she was waiting for him, he rushed home regardless of everything.

Because she knew he was rushing home, she brewed strong tea to stay awake and continued to wait for the man returning that night...

Footsteps and the rumble of wheels finally came from outside. Yang Ruqing hurriedly got out of bed. It must be Tang Yazi back.

Although the gate to the yard was latched from inside, he could easily get in. He could climb over the wall and then open the gate.

When she lifted the curtain and stepped out into the small hall, Luofeng Tang just happened to stop her carriage and enter the house.

As soon as he looked up, he saw his wife open the door. Luo Fengtang's eyes were filled with emotion, "Qing'er, why are you still not asleep?"

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Yang Ruqing said, “You don’t come back, I can’t sleep. Come in quickly!”

He strode in, wrapped in a chill, with a white dusting on his shoulders.

"Is it snowing outside?" Yang Ruqing asked in surprise.

Luò Fēng Táng moved two steps towards the doorway and lightly stomped her foot, saying: "It suddenly started snowing lightly when we were near Qingshui Town. The snow tomorrow is estimated to be even bigger."

Yang Ruqing hurriedly took a clean handkerchief and patted the snowflakes off his shoulders.

"Oh my, his hair is all wet, he might catch a cold." she said worriedly as she helped him wipe it.

Luofeng Tang smiled dismissively and said, "It's nothing, I won't catch a cold, it's not that cold."

But as he spoke, his teeth were gritted together.

"Come inside quickly, have some hot tea first. I'll get you some hot water for a bath. We can talk later!"

Yang Ruqing hurriedly said, pulling him into the house.

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As she sent him off to soak in the bathhouse, Yang Ruqing stoked up the brazier in her bedroom, making the flames burn brighter.

Then she came to the door of the bathing room and asked him, "Will you take a longer bath? I'll go to the kitchen to get some food for you."

"Don't go in, I just came back from eating," Luofengtang's voice echoed from the bathroom.

Yang Ruoqing couldn't believe it. It would take more than two hours to return from the county town by carriage.

He certainly wouldn't have had any appetite for a meal at the clinic, and he had also left home on an empty stomach at noon. Even if he had truly eaten lunch and returned, it had been over two hours since then, so he must be hungry again.

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Moreover, traveling with snow on one's head consumes more energy than usual.

The long night dragged on. My stomach was empty, but I couldn't sleep. The cold was unbearable.

"Then it'll be for supper, I'm hungry too, let's eat together. You wait here, I'll be right back!"

After saying that, Yang Ruqing turned and ran to the kitchen.