books44 Chapter 2194: Spring is not too late
Chapter 2194: Spring is not too late
After walking out of Shi Mufeng's study, Shi Li took a stroll in Shi Yu's room.
The other Guyuan Pill was effortlessly thrown into Shi Yu's teacup, allowing her to drink it all in one gulp.
"Today's tea seems to be particularly sweet, like the snow water left on the wintersweets in the past." Shi Yu finished drinking the tea and seemed confused while holding the cup.
Shi Li nearly choked on her own saliva. She was surprised that Shi Yu was so sharp and smart at such a young age. She laughed dryly and touched her head.
"You are the only one who likes to daydream. Where did the snow water come from? Can a cup of tea be so poetic?"
"Maybe it's because my sister brought me the tea herself, so it tastes sweet." Little Yu'er still had the cuteness and playfulness of an ordinary child, and was close and dependent on Shi Li.
Shi Li's heart melted when he saw this, and he pulled her over and rubbed her for a while.
Finally, he reminded her, "When we get to grandma's house, you have to listen to me. People outside are not like those at home."
"Okay, Yu'er, I'll listen to you in everything."
The wet nurse stood outside the door, looking at the deep affection between the two sisters, and couldn't help but smile knowingly.
As expected, when Shi Li set off the next day, he was accompanied by a nanny who had taught princesses and imperial consorts in the palace.
Madam Gu, with half of her hair covered in silver hair, exuded dignity from head to toe, but her expression was not serious. When they met for the first time, she looked at the sisters Shi Li and Shi Yu kindly.
"Both girls are very beautiful." Aunt Gu was not a talkative person and simply gave a simple compliment.
Shi Li felt much more at ease.
Not to mention anything else, but since Nanny Gu was born in the royal palace, she had an extra layer of support after coming to the Fang family. Even Old Madam Fang would not take advantage of her age too much.
Shi Li was wearing a moon-white dress made of fine cloud goose brocade, with a cloak of the same color on the outside. She held Shi Yu's hand and boarded the Fang family's ship at the dock under the escort of Shi Mufeng.
The only difference from the original one was that in addition to their boat, there was another boat accompanying them, and on board were Ming Lian and his son Ming Chen.
When Ming Lian promised Mu Feng to help take care of the two girls that day, he did what he said.
The two boats moved forward side by side on the wide river. When the waters became narrower, the Ming family's boat led the way, and the boat carrying Shi Li and others followed behind.
When Shi Li felt bored, she quietly walked to the deck and looked at the boat in front of her. She felt safe. When she turned around, she saw Grandma Gu standing not far away looking at her. Then she felt less bleak about the road ahead.
On the second day, the speed of the two boats suddenly slowed down a bit, and the number of boats passing by seemed to have decreased.
Shi Li asked Grandma Gu in confusion if anything had happened.
Gu Mama sat beside her and patiently explained, "Before, this area was full of pirates. Most ships didn't dare to pass through, preferring to take a detour. The court sent people to deal with it the year before last, and it got better. But there are still not many ships coming and going, so Miss Li doesn't need to worry."
"Okay, thank you, Ma'am, for clearing up my doubts." Shi Li listened carefully and nodded.
Grandma Gu smiled at her again.
Shi Yu felt unwell again after boarding the ship. Although the Guyuan Pill given by Shi Li saved his life, his weak physique would not change in his lifetime.
Half weak and half seasick, he stayed in the cabin almost the entire day without coming out.
There was a maidservant serving her closely, so Nanny Gu was with Shi Li most of the time, and she gradually taught her the ways of the world while talking to her.
After noon, the two boats stopped at the shore.
Perhaps because he was afraid that the two sisters would worry, Ming Lian sent someone to tell them that the wind and waves ahead were a bit strong, and they needed to wait here tonight and set off again tomorrow when the wind and waves died down.
With the advice of Nanny Gu, Shi Li treated the people of the Ming family with great courtesy and asked someone to convey her sincere gratitude to Ming Lian.
When the servant went back to report to Minglian, he praised Shili highly.
Ming Lian was not surprised at all, she just smiled and said: "The daughter raised by Brother Mu Feng will certainly not be bad, but it's a pity that there are only three bastards in our family, and no lovely girl."
Minglian's wife gave birth to three boys. Although they were all successful, the couple regretted that they did not have a lovely daughter.
Just as he was secretly sighing, Mingchen walked in from outside and saluted him with a serious face, "Father."
"What's wrong?" Ming Lian looked at his youngest son curiously. You know, he usually liked to study military books alone and rarely came to him, his father, on his own initiative.
Ming Chen raised his head and said, "I just noticed that the water is turbulent in this area. We need to have people pay attention to the upstream. A ship was attacked by pirates here before..."