In Lu Yunzheng's room, the three siblings had calmed down. Liu Qiaoer didn't know what they were talking about and had no interest in listening.
He led the doctor into the room: "Doctor Xiao Mu, this is the patient."
After saying that, Liu Qiaoer waved to Lu Yunxi and his brother, "The doctor wants to see big brother. I'll take you out."
Lu Yunxi had red and swollen eyes and was taken away by Liu Qiaoer, looking back every few steps.
The three of them went to the kitchen, and the porridge Liu Qiaoer had cooked was almost ready.
"Miss, young master, although I am your maid, from now on, we may have to depend on each other. In order not to reveal your identities, I wonder how about we call each other brother and sister in the future?"
Lu Yunxi nodded obediently: "Okay, brother said, let us listen to you."
Lu Yunyang also followed her sister's example and nodded: "Okay, I'll call you Big Sister."
Liu Qiaoer rubbed Lu Yunyang's fluffy head and said, "Okay, the one lying in the room is the eldest brother, and I am your eldest sister. You all have my last name."
Liu Qiaoer pointed at Lu Yunxi and said, "From now on, you will be called Liu Er."
He pointed at Lu Yunyang again and said, "Your name is Liu San, so your nickname should be San Ge'er."
"The eldest brother in the house is called Liu Da. You must remember this. If someone asks you where your hometown is, just say you are from Zhangjia Village in Yuncheng. We are the nephews of Aunt Zhang. Our family suffered a disaster and we came to her for help. She returned to her hometown and left the house to us to make a living."
Liu Qiaoer thought about the past few days, as many people had been buried outside the city, the cruel officials from the capital had not left yet, and the new county magistrate had not yet taken office, so she reminded them again and again.
"It's cold outside. Before the people from the capital leave, just in case, you guys should stay at home for now. Okay?"
The brother and sister nodded obediently: "Don't worry, sister, we will be obedient and not go out."
Lu Yunxi handed the jewelry left for Liu Qiaoer and Lu Yunyang's gold lock to Liu Qiaoer.
"Big sister, you need capital to open a bun shop. You will provide us with food and shelter in the future. This is the capital. I don't know if it is enough. We will also work harder and take care of ourselves in the future. We will not cause any trouble to you, big sister."
Liu Qiaoer looked at the brother and sister who suddenly became sensible and sighed deeply.
Perhaps this was what Lu Yunzheng told them. In the past, they were master and servant, but now that the Lu family has suffered a disaster, they don’t even have their own identity.
Being taken care of by Liu Qiaoer, he did not want to lose his backbone, so he contributed money and effort, for fear of being despised.
Indeed, in an environment where there is nothing, Liu Qiaoer is more capable of survival. On the contrary, the young ladies and gentlemen who are used to having everything handed to them can do nothing.
This time, Liu Qiaoer stopped being pretentious and took the golden hairpin and golden locket.
"Okay, I'll go and exchange some silver in a while. Besides getting medicine for your elder brother, the rest will be the capital for us to open the bun shop. Those who have money will contribute money, and those who have strength will contribute strength. Our lives will get better and better."
The white porridge was bubbling in the pot. When Liu Qiaoer asked the doctor just now, she bought some meat buns. Lu Yunyang's stomach rumbled as he smelled the delicious aroma.
Liu Qiaoer smiled and served each of them a bowl of white porridge and a steamed bun. The three of them sat around the warm stove and ate happily.
Thinking back to a few days ago, facing a table full of delicious food, Lu Yunxi was still picky and insisted that Liu Qiaoer make milk cake for her. Now, not only is there no milk cake, but she can also happily drink the tasteless white porridge.
Human beings have amazing adaptability. Liu Qiaoer, who lived in the last days, had long understood this. She believed that it would not be long before the Lu siblings would be like ordinary children, not caring about food or clothing, but just wanting to stay alive.
Looking at Mu Lingxiao in the room, he took Lu Yunzheng's pulse for a long time and sighed slightly.
"It's not bad. The root of your leg is not injured and it's recovering. I'll prescribe some medicine for you. It should be enough for a month. Also, your wound looks good. I'll apply some ointment. It will scab over in about three days."
Lu Yunzheng also knew Mu Lingxiao. He hummed softly, and his Adam's apple moved up and down.
Mu Lingxiao picked up the bowl on the table and fed Lu Yunzheng some water, but was attracted by the straw in the bowl.
"What is this? It looks like a reed, but the material is..."
"Cough cough cough" Lu Yunzheng coughed violently, interrupting Mu Lingxiao's exploration.
When he opened the door and came out, he saw three people busy in the kitchen opposite. Then he understood the meaning of what Liu Qiaoer said to him when he first entered the door.
Mu Lingxiao often goes in and out of the Lu family, so he knows the young masters and young ladies of the Lu family.
Although he didn't know how the brother and sister escaped from danger, it was obviously a huge risk for them to find him for treatment.
The Mu family has been treating the Lu family. Everyone knows the character of Lord Lu's family. They are also very angry that such a good and honest official was framed. However, as doctors with no social status, there is only so much they can do.
Mu Lingxiao will definitely keep it a secret for the Lu family if he can help.
He asked nothing, said nothing, and just handed Liu Qiaoer a prescription.
"The patient's wound has been treated. Here are his medicines for the past few days. Please go get them for me."
Liu Qiaoer had just finished her meal, wiped her mouth and nodded: "Okay, I'll go with you now."
She let Lu Yunxi and her brother take care of themselves and followed Mu Lingxiao.
As soon as he left the house, Mu Lingxiao told Liu Qiaoer, "Don't worry, I won't tell you anything. I'll give you three days' worth of medicine. After you finish taking it, I'll come back for a follow-up visit."
Liu Qiaoer nodded with relief. The reason why she dared to invite Mu Lingxiao over was because she was betting on his character. Sure enough, he did not disappoint her.
Although the Lu siblings had some jewelry on them, the most valuable one was Lu Yunxi's gold bracelet, which had been given to the Liu family without Liu Qiaoer's knowledge.
The gold locket and hairpin that fell into Liu Qiaoer's hands were actually worth only five or six taels of silver in total. County Magistrate Lu was an honest official and had strict requirements for his children. They only needed to wear moderate jewelry and not be too eye-catching.
But Liu Qiaoer didn't use it. Instead, she put it in the space and used her own silver.
It’s not that Saint Liu Qiaoer wanted to preserve them for the children, but these things are antiques in the end times, and the value of their lost craftsmanship far exceeds the material itself.
After getting some medicine and buying some rice and flour, Liu Qiaoer went back.
To her surprise, Lu Yunxi actually washed all the pots and pans and cleaned up the kitchen.
Looking at Lu Yunxi's red little hands from the cold, Liu Qiaoer was moved and distressed.
"Xiaoxi, we don't have to be so frugal. There's hot water in the pot on the kang. It's so cold. You can use hot water to wash dishes in the future. Your hands won't get frozen."
"The hot water in the pot at the head of the kang is for washing. Just refill it after use. There is a well in the yard, but you and your brother are young, so don't play near the well. You may fall in. There is a water tank in the kitchen. I will fill it up and you can just use the water from the tank."
Lu Yunxi is a young lady who has never been involved in worldly affairs. It is already very good that she can change her attitude. Life skills need to be taught slowly.
Liu Qiaoer would not spoil her, but she would not abuse her either. She understood the principle that it is better to teach someone how to fish than to give him fish.
Grabbing a handful of residual snow outside, Lu Yunxi rubbed her hands to warm them up, and then washed them with hot water: "Okay, there is not much work to do at home for the time being. You can take your brother back to the room to rest. The kang is ready. There is water in the teapot. Pour it yourself if you want to drink."
Lu Yunxi nodded obediently: "Big brother hasn't eaten yet, and my younger brother will fall asleep soon. I will make medicine for big brother."
Liu Qiaoer looked at the medicine she had just brought back and explained it to Lu Yunxi in detail.
It's a good thing that she is willing to do housework together. The child has grown up and become sensible. Although she is an outsider, she has the heart of an old mother.
"Okay, you're so good. Go ahead. I'll bring the porridge in for Big Brother."
Lu Yunxi pulled Lu Yunyang, who was so sleepy that he could hardly open his eyes, back to another room.
In the room opposite, Lu Yunzheng saw Liu Qiaoer coming in with a bowl. His dark eyes darkened, but when he looked at Liu Qiaoer again, he regained his composure.