The Exiled Life of the Noble Girl

Chapter 121

Although Li Mingwei had only known these two younger sisters for less than two days, she still liked them very much. Cui Cui was diligent and sensible, while Cui Ying was very cute and a little mischievous. They were both very nice girls.

But Ye Cheng was alone, what should be done?

Li Mingwei looked at Cui Ying in front who was shyly looking back at her, and decided to keep it from her for the time being and ask Cui Cui for her opinion another day. If she and Ye Cheng had feelings for each other, she would have to remind Cui Ying.

She went up and held Cui Ying's hand, "Let's go, I won't ask you anymore."

Cui Ying's face softened a little as she hooked her arm and went back to the Liu house with her.

Perhaps still a little embarrassed, she sent Li Mingwei to the door and was about to leave. Li Mingwei had wanted to invite her in to sit for a while, but she shook her head and ran away directly.

As Li Mingwei stepped into the yard, she saw Mother-in-law Wang staring at her unpleasantly. Seeing the table was already set with dishes, she realized it was this late.

Old Lady Wang said in a rather displeased tone, "Where have you been again? Didn't I tell you to be more careful and not go out alone?"

Li Mingwei put the package and dried goods on the table and sat next to Old Lady Wang, "I just went to the embroidery workshop and asked Older Sister Yu to make two winter clothes. I met Little Sister Cui Ying on the way, and she accompanied me all the time. She just left and didn't want to come in when I asked her to."

"Alright."

Hearing that she had someone with her, Old Lady Wang felt more at ease. She picked up her chopsticks to signal Li Mingwei to eat first, otherwise the dishes would get cold after a while.

She glanced at Li Mingwei's belly, "When are you planning to go to the county town to get checked? Let me prepare some things in advance and ask your uncle and aunt for help again."

While Old Lady Wang could go to the county town by herself, she would need Dong Shan's help to take Li Mingwei along.

Li Mingwei calculated the days in her mind, "How about the day after tomorrow or the day after that? Let me ask if Brother-in-law is available."

Old Lady Wang agreed. After the meal, she selected some snacks from the gifts received yesterday, added some other things, and went to the Dong family.

This time going to the county town, Li Mingwei didn't dare to hide it from Liu Yizhu again. Before leaving, Old Lady Wang specifically exhorted her to be sure to send Liu Yizhu a message when she arrived. Last time she didn't tell him, and he was upset for quite a while.

Today they specifically looked for the same doctor as last time. After taking Li Mingwei's pulse, the doctor nodded and asked about her appetite, then exhorted, "The fetus still seems quite stable, but you still need to eat a little more when you go back. Still, don't over-supplement."

Knowing the doctor was worried that over-supplementing would make the baby too big and complicate delivery, Li Mingwei looked at her waist and carefully asked, "How big is normal?"

The doctor shook his head, "It's hard to say clearly. Some people are naturally fatter so their bellies look bigger, but whether the baby inside is big or small is hard to tell. Your belly hasn't grown much yet. When you are six or seven months along, find a midwife to feel it and you'll know."

Li Mingwei made a mental note.

Since she didn't have any issues, the doctor didn't prescribe medicine. After the four of them ate lunch together, they got ready to go back. Liu Yizhu sent them to the city gate, gave some instructions, and saw them off.

Wang Chunhua still walked beside the cart, gently supporting her. She smiled and said, "Now we can rest assured."

"Mm."

In fact, Li Mingwei had felt nothing wrong for quite some days already. Last month, she was probably tired from copying books for too long. After resting for a month, she was no longer as fatigued and felt better.

She stretched lazily. Finally she didn't have to lie in bed every day but could go out and move around, how comfortable!

The first thing she did after getting back to town was to resume calligraphy lessons with Mr. Jin. This way she could go out regularly every day instead of troubling Mother-in-law to specially come deliver lunch.

As soon as the bell rang at the end of class, the children hurried out with their schoolbags, to avoid collisions. Li Mingwei stood behind the desk and waited for them all to leave before slowly walking out herself.

Dong Lei went up and took her hand, "Auntie, are we going upstairs to do homework today?"

Because Wang Chunhua didn't allow Dong Lei to bother her during her rest, Li Mingwei hadn't supervised his homework for almost a month. Now that she was better, she would certainly resume it.

Her previous spot upstairs was now occupied by Hu Jin. She went upstairs and saw Hu Jin studying diligently, so she didn't want to disturb him. She quietly sat in Mr. Jin's spot and took out Dong Lei's previous homework, then led him back home.

As soon as she stepped out of the school yard with Dong Lei, she saw Ye Hui. She had just been pushed away by Ye Dong and nearly fell. Her face was a mix of shame and anger as she glanced at the onlookers. She grabbed Ye Dong's hand again, "I kindly came to pick you up, yet you do this!"

She threatened in a low voice, "If you keep this up, I won't care about you anymore!"

Ye Dong shook her hand off and cried shrilly, "I don't need you to care! I want Mother to pick me up, go away!"

Ye Hui's eyebrows knitted as she clenched her fist so hard her nails nearly pierced her flesh. She struggled to restrain her anger, "It was Mother who asked me to pick you up! Hurry up and come, don't make me use force!"

"Nonsense!" Ye Dong yelled back, "Mother originally said she would come get me herself. It was you who insisted on coming!"

"What's wrong with me helping out since Mother is getting old? You're so grown up yet still need picking up, aren't you ashamed!"

Ye Dong was angered by her words. He pushed Ye Hui repeatedly, "Then you didn't have to come! It's not like I asked you to!"

He looked small but was quite strong. Ye Hui didn't dare retaliate and could only retreat step by step until her back hit the wall and she stabilized herself.

Sensing he couldn't push her anymore, Ye Dong still hadn't vented his anger. He slapped her a few more times.

Li Mingwei couldn't stand watching anymore and admonished, "Little Dong! How can you hit your sister?"

Ye Dong instantly pulled back his hand and lowered his head guiltily, calling out, "Teacher Li."

Li Mingwei walked up to him and lifted his head to make him look at her, "You're usually so good in school. Why act this way toward your sister today?"

Ye Dong pursed his lips silently.

"She kindly came to pick you up. If you didn't want your sister to pick you up but your mother instead, you could have told your mother when you got home. How could you use force?"

"I..."

Ye Dong glared at Ye Hui and defended himself, "I already said it these past few days that I didn't want her coming, yet she still came every day. Mother's words don't count."

Clearly yesterday his mother had promised him that she would definitely come get him herself today, yet when he came out, it was his sister again. Pent-up grievances these past few days led him to lose his temper.

Li Mingwei frowned at Ye Hui, suddenly recalling her delighted expression when looking at Hu Jin that day. She suspected Ye Hui had set her sights on Hu Jin again and that was why she came to the school every day.

Not wanting to say more in front of the child, she just patted Ye Dong's shoulder consolingly, "Since your sister has come today, you should go back with her first. You can talk to your mother once you're home. You mustn't use force on your sister again."

Ye Dong pouted aggrievedly and bid her farewell, then directly walked away. Ye Hui smiled at Li Mingwei before quickly catching up.