On this night, there was no moon or stars, and it was pitch black outside. The six red lanterns in Jingyuan Hall looked particularly warm in this quiet and dark night.
Brother Hao's eyelids moved a few times, and then slowly opened his eyes, and the one who caught his eye was Yuxi who was crawling beside his bed. Brother Hao yelled softly: "Mother..."
The cry was so small that it was almost inaudible, at least Tong Fang, who was waiting next to him, didn't hear it, but Yuxi opened his eyes immediately. Yuxi was very happy to see Brother Hao wake up: "Ahao, you are awake."
Brother Hao said, "Mother, I want to drink water." His throat is dry now, and he feels terribly uncomfortable.
Yuxi stood up hurriedly and poured a glass of water over, feeding it spoon by spoon. After feeding a small glass of water, Yuxi asked, "Ahao, do you feel better now?"
After drinking the water, my throat feels better. Brother Hao said: "Mother, I am much better now." Now my mind is very clear, no longer as groggy as before.
A big smile appeared on Yuxi's face when he heard Brother Hao's gurgling stomach: "Hungry? Mother, come and bring you some food."
Don't need Yuxi to go out, Tong Fang has already brought the food. Because Brother Hao is not good yet, he can only eat some liquids. Yuxi said distressedly: "When you are healed, my mother will let Mama Bai make you a table of dishes that you like to eat."
Brother Hao looked up at Yuxi, and asked, "Mother, am I going to get better soon?" He now feels a lot easier than before, and he should start to get better.
Yuxi nodded and said, "There is no life danger anymore, but it will take about ten days if you want everything to be good. You eat first, and the stepmother will talk to you slowly after eating." A Hao is different from ordinary children. , So Yuxi was not going to hide it from him.
Hearing what Yuxi said that the next crusting period will be difficult, Brother Hao said: "Mother, if I can't help itching and scratch at that time, you can tie me up!"
Yuxi also had this plan: "Well, mother just made you mentally prepared."
Brother Hao showed a weak smile.
When Yun Qing heard Brother Hao wake up, he left what was on hand and came to the door of Jingyuan Hall. Standing at the door, Yun Qing shouted: "Yuxi, Ahao..."
Brother Hao heard Yun Qing's voice and looked at Yuxi in a daze, "Mother, I seem to hear Dad calling me? Mother, am I wrong."
Yuxi smiled and said: "Yes, your father is back at noon. He must have heard you wake up, so he couldn't help but come to see you."
Brother Hao shook his head hurriedly and said, "No, father can't let him in if he hasn't been out of smallpox." People who have never had smallpox don't know how terrible this disease is. If it weren't for his mother who had been encouraging him by the bed, he might really not be able to survive, it would be too painful.
Yuxi nodded and said, "Mother won't let your father in, but if you have any questions, mother can tell him."
Brother Hao said, "I'm very happy that Dad can come back." Although his father left the battle ahead and looked at him irresponsibly, he felt sweet in his heart.
Yuxi smiled and said: "Mother, go out and talk to your father, and ask your Aunt Tong to wipe your body." The potion that Hao brother wipes was prepared by Doctor Jian himself. The effect is still very good.
The couple talked through the gate as usual. Yun Qing asked, "Yuxi, I heard that Ah Hao is awake?"
Yuxi smiled and said: "Yes, A Hao just woke up. He knows that you are too happy for him to come back." Brother Hao felt that he was taken seriously, so he was so happy.
Yun Qing's voice was a little low: "It's a pity that I can't see him now." He was a little depressed, why didn't he have smallpox when he was a child! If not, there is no need to be locked out.
If Yuxi knew what he thought, he would be speechless. Only those who have had smallpox know how painful they are when they become ill.
Yuxi said: "A Hao is no longer in danger of life, don't worry, you can see him in half a month."
Yun Qing knew that there was no shortcut to this matter, so he could only wait patiently: "Don't worry about the outside affairs, I will take care of it properly."
With Yun Qing here, Yuxi didn't worry about any trouble outside at all: "Is there anything that Yuan Bilin can find out over there?" Now Yuxi is finally in the mood to ask about it.
Yun Qing said regretfully: "A step late, the man left the northwest and he is missing. However, although he did not catch the person who killed the mouth, the master behind the scenes must be Yan Wushuang." Angrily said: "Yuxi, this hatred, I will definitely pay for Brother Hao."
Yuxi frowned, she felt that Brother Hao's affairs didn't look like Yan Wushuang's handwriting. Because if Brother Hao didn't affect the overall situation, it would be impossible for Yan Wushuang's temperament to do such a thing. If he wants to attack, he should attack Yun Qing or her.
Thinking of this, Yuxi said: "Don't worry about it in advance, wait until Brother Hao gets better." Now she doesn't have much thoughts about this, and she will look into it slowly when Brother Hao gets better. If it was Yan Wushuang's murderous hand, she would never let it go.
Yun Qing did not refuse: "Okay."
After saying a few more words, Yuxi said: "Brother Hao is still waiting for me, I'm going in and take care of him." After that, Yuxi added: "You also need to take care of your health."
Yun Qing said, "The same is true for you. You must take good care of your health, don't wait for Brother Hao to recover, you will fall ill again."
Yuxi entered the room and said to Brother Hao: "Your father said he should hurry up so that he can see you."
Brother Hao wished to be ready soon! In the past, I was infected with wind and cold at most, and it would be better within two days. This time I really suffered a serious crime.
After talking about a short conversation, Yuxi looked at Brother Hao's unhealthy appearance, and said softly, "Go to sleep!"
Seeing Yuxi looking haggard, Brother Hao felt a little distressed. His mother looks like this, she looks much older than before. Brother Hao whispered: "Mother, I'm fine, go to sleep too!"
Yuxi nodded and smiled and said, "When you go to bed, my mother will go to rest." Hao brother is not in danger of life, and she can go to sleep with peace of mind. Only if you have enough energy, can you better take care of Brother Hao.
Yuxi had smallpox himself, and forgot all the previous things, but the time when the scabs formed was not forgotten. During that time, it's not an exaggeration to describe the real thing in terms of living like years.
After Brother Hao fell asleep, Yuxi confessed that Tong Fang would rest on the soft couch with a few words, without Tong Fang's persuasion.
Brother Hao's situation is slowly improving. The most obvious manifestation is that the pustules on Hao'er's body began to shrink and dry up, the surrounding redness disappeared, and the herpes gradually dried out, forming thick yellow-green scabs.
After twisting his body, Brother Hao said to Yuxi: "Mother, itchy." But it was still within the tolerable range, so Brother Hao didn't catch it.
Yuxi shook Hao'er's hand and said, "Yiyiren." This is just the beginning, and the period from the scab to the shedding is the most difficult.
Brother Hao nodded and said: "Mother, tell me about your childhood!" The child is very curious, and Brother Hao has always wanted to know about Yuxi's past.
If it was normal, Yuxi would definitely not tell Brother Hao. It's just that now Brother Hao is a patient, the world is big, the patient is the biggest. Yuxi didn't refuse, and talking to Brother Hao could divert his attention: "Na mother will start talking from the smallpox."
When Yuxi talked about Han Jingyan giving gifts to Han Yuchen but didn't have her share, Brother Hao said, "My mother is so good, why doesn't that person like you?"
Yuxi shook her head and said, "This mother doesn't know, maybe it's because she doesn't have parents." In fact, Yuxi knows why Han Jingyan doesn't like her, it's nothing more than hating the house and the wrath.
After talking for a short time, Yuxi touched Brother Hao's head and said, "Go to sleep! I'll talk to you when I wake up."
Brother Hao was uncomfortable, and he didn't feel sleepy. He shook his head and said, "Mother, is the third aunt really as beautiful as you said?"
Yuxi smiled and said: "You look like a fairy and a country full of beauty. It's not an exaggeration to use these words to describe your third aunt. Moreover, since your third aunt has grown up, no man who sees her will not admire her." It was bestowed by God, so I am envious of this matter.
Brother Hao disagreed, and said: "I think my mother is the most beautiful person in the world. And I believe that Dad must have the same idea as me."
Yuxi couldn't smile: "My brother Hao has also learned how to speak sweet words, which is great."
Being teased by Yuxi, Brother Hao didn’t feel embarrassed: “Mother, in fact, I think appearance is second, the most important thing is moral character and ability. In this respect, the third aunt’s hair is not comparable to the mother’s hair. ."
Yuxi said, "Why do you say that?"
Brother Hao said: "She is Fei Di's biological mother, how can she remarry to Yan Wushuang? Where did she put the Fei Di in this way?" Brother Hao said Fei Di refers to Zhou Yan.
Yuxi thought for a while and asked, "Then what do you think she should do?"
Brother Hao said coldly: "She should follow Emperor Si Zong." This is what the world thinks. , Brother Hao is also deeply affected by it.
Yuxi did not accuse Brother Hao, but asked, "Aha, if, I mean if. If your third aunt is replaced by a mother, do you want me to remarry as a son, or do you want me to die?"
This is really unlucky. Brother Hao said hurriedly: "Mother, we are talking about the third aunt now."
Yuxi fixedly looked at Brother Hao and said, "I just made an assumption. If you don't remarry, you will die. Hao, if it were you, what choice would you make?"
Brother Hao looked at the seriousness in Yuxi's eyes, and knew that this was not a joke, so he fell into deep thought. After a while, Brother Hao said dejectedly: "I hope my mother can live." Brother Hao couldn't say letting Yuxi remarry.
Yuxi was quite satisfied with this answer: "Your third aunt also committed suicide when she was arrested that day, but unfortunately she didn't die. As for why she remarried to Yan Wushuang later, I think it was coerced." After he stopped, Yuxi said: "Ahao, death is easy, but sometimes it's torment to live."
Brother Hao knows better about the outside: "Even if Ru mother said that she was remarried after being coerced. But she gave Yan Wushuang a dragon and phoenix again. This matter Yan Wushuang can't force her, right? Mother, if you change it to Is it you that will give the enemy a child?" He knew it was impossible without Yuxi answering.
Yuxi didn't answer this question, but said, "Ahao, do you think this woman shouldn't remarry her husband after death?"
Ah Hao couldn't answer this question for a while. After all, he is an eight-year-old child, this question is too far away from him.
Yuxi showed sarcasm and said, "When a man dies, his wife can remarry in a blink of an eye, but if a woman is dead, her husband cannot remarry. She is not allowed to remarry if she has children. Anyway, there is a hope. But some women have no children. If her husband is dead, she is not allowed to remarry. What is the difference between living in this way and a walking dead." Northwest folk customs are open, and it is normal for widows to remarry. However, widows in Beijing and many places are not allowed to remarry, and their lives are extremely difficult.
After hearing this, Brother Hao asked, "Mother, do you think a woman should remarry if her husband is dead?"
Yuxi shook his head and said: "When a woman is dead, her husband should decide whether to remarry or not. It should be her own decision, not someone else. But this world is unfair to women, and a woman's fate is determined by her clan and husband's family."
Brother Hao felt that this question was too profound, and he didn't know how to answer it. After a long time, Brother Hao asked: "Mother, what do you want to do?" With her mother's temperament, since she is not used to this phenomenon, she will definitely do something.
Yuxi did not hide from Brother Hao, and said, "Mother wants to change this situation." She does not expect women to be on the same level as men. She only hopes that her efforts can improve the status of women and make their lives live. Better, no longer the object of being bullied and oppressed at will.
Having said that, Yuxi paused deliberately and looked at Brother Hao: "But it is difficult to change the status quo. It takes a long process, and it may not even be realized in my mother's lifetime."
Brother Hao said: "Mother, if ten years don't work, then twenty years. I believe that as long as you have the heart, you can definitely change this situation."
Yuxi said seriously: "If my mother fails to do it, my mother hopes A Hao can help my mother realize this wish." This is the purpose of Yuxi's words to Brother Hao.
Brother Hao understood, his mother specifically told him that he hoped to get his support. Brother Hao immediately stated: "Mother don't worry, Ah Hao will definitely help her fulfill this wish." No one knows how many people's fate has been changed by a very ordinary conversation between mother and son.
Yuxi smiled and said, "Okay."
After saying this for a long time, Brother Hao was a little tired: "Mother, when I wake up, you will continue to tell me about your stay in the Han Mansion." Just now, I was surrounded by my own question.
Yuxi didn't refuse, and while covering him with the quilt, he said, "Don't worry, I won't go back on what I promised you." The child was also too curious. What's so nice about this old sesame seeds and rotten millet!
After Brother Hao fell asleep, Tong Fang said: "Wang Hao, the medicated bath is ready, so we can soak." From the time when Brother Hao became ill, Yuxi didn't take a bath. She was worried about Brother Hao before, but now Yuxi couldn't stand it anymore.
After soaking in the medicinal bath for half an hour, I changed three times of water to rinse, and the skin was a little whitish.