Traveling Through Farmhouses: Taking the Baby on a Famine Escape

When they had free time, Zheng and Cuihua would go to the mountains to collect firewood.

Although her two sons would bring back some dry branches when they went to herd horses and mules, it was always good to have more firewood at home.

Seven or eight days passed in this busy routine, and before we knew it, it was June, and the weather had become hot.

That evening, after dinner, Zhang Xixi went to the west wing to check on Xiaohua and the others, and found that Xiaohua was a little restless and anxious, lying on the ground and remaining vigilant.

Xiao Jin stood guard to the side. When he saw Zhang Xixi go in, he hurriedly shouted, "Master, my wife is about to give birth!"

Zhang Xixi could tell from Xiaohua's appearance that she was about to give birth, but she knew nothing about animal childbirth and couldn't help at all!

"Don't worry, Xiao Jin, your wife will be fine!"

After speaking, he contacted the system to buy five buckets of spiritual spring water, placed them in front of them, and then went out.

Judging from Xiaohua's wary look, she probably doesn't like anyone being there and is afraid of hurting the child. This is probably the glow of motherhood!

With the spiritual spring water here, and Xiaohua's body being quite strong, she should be able to give birth smoothly!

Zhang Xixi told her family not to go to the west wing from tonight until tomorrow morning, then went to wash up and go to bed.

The next morning, Xiao Jin knocked on Zhang Xixi's door early in the morning.

Zhang Xixi opened the door with a yawn, only to be stunned by Xiao Jin's beaming smile!

Can tigers laugh?

Xiao Jin ignored all of that and directly grabbed Zhang Xixi's skirt, trying to walk towards the west wing.

Tiger has gained two more tiger cubs, and of course he has to share this good news with his owner.

Zhang Xixi said with amusement, "Xiao Jin, quickly let go of my skirt, I'll go with you!"

When they arrived at the west wing, Little Flower was still lying in her den, with two white tiger cubs sleeping under her belly, looking at them lovingly.

Zhang Xixi stepped forward, patted Xiaohua's head, and said, "Thank you for your hard work, Xiaohua!"

Xiao Hua glanced at Zhang Xixi, then looked at Xiao Jin.

Little Gold instantly understood and roared, "Master!"

Zhang Xixi glanced at the spring water that had been left there the night before and realized that it was all drunk up. She immediately understood what Xiao Jin meant.

I bought two buckets of high-grade spiritual spring water and placed them in front of Xiaohua.

"Drink it quickly! It will help you recover faster!"

Xiao Jin also went over and drank the spiritual spring water. After drinking, he looked at Xiao Hua and the two cubs, and then yelled at Zhang Xixi.

Master, I'm going to get some food. Could you watch over them for me?

"Okay, go ahead!" Zhang Xixi said.

Zhang Xixi stayed in the west wing for a while before coming out and joining Zhou Yujie and his group.

After the exercise, I told everyone that we had two more tiger cubs at home, belonging to Peanut.

Upon hearing the news, Da Bao and the others excitedly ran to the west wing to watch Xiao Hua and the three tigers, but they didn't touch them; they just discussed them from the side.

Da Bao: "The little tiger is so cute!"

Erbao: "The house's defenses have been strengthened again!"

"..."

A few days later, the little tiger grew up and looked like a kitten. Since both parents had names, the two little ones should have names too, so Zhang Xixi named them. The female one was called Tiger Sister and the male one was called Little Tiger.

These past few days, as soon as Da Bao gets home from school, he abandons his favorite sharp-beaked chicken and he and Er Bao each hug a tiger and tease it.

The two babies even wanted to sleep with her at night, but Zhang Xixi stopped them, saying that the newborns, who were only a few days old, couldn't withstand their roughhousing.

Da Bao wasn't too happy about it and was discussing it with the two little tigers by himself.

"Little Tiger, you want to sleep with your brother too, don't you!"

Little Tiger looked at Da Bao with a blank expression. What are you talking about?!

Seeing that Xiaohu didn't respond, Dabao continued talking to himself, "If you don't say anything, it means you agree, right!"

The little tiger slowly licked its fur, still without making a sound.

Zhang Xixi found it amusing and said, "Alright, Da Bao, go to sleep now, or you won't be able to get up tomorrow morning."

"Mom, I still want to sleep with my little tiger brother in my arms!"

"No way! Don't you think about your sleeping position? What if you crush Xiaohu?"

Zhang Xixi thought to herself, "Even Erbao can't stand your sleeping posture. And the two little tigers are so weak. I'm really afraid that what I'll see tomorrow morning is two dead tigers."

If you want to know how he died!

That's because he was crushed to death by Da Bao's weight!

what!

I strongly oppose sleeping together!

A few days later, Manager Qian came again, but this time he came with a smile on his face.

Moreover, Zhang Xixi made sweet potato vermicelli at home with the Chen family this time.

She heard the door open and signaled to Chen and the others to stop, then went to open the door.

"Manager Qian, what brings you here!"

"Madam Zhang, I'm sorry to bother you again!" Manager Qian said, bowing.

Zhang Xixi invited Manager Qian in to talk, but in her heart she wondered if it was going to be the same thing as last time!

As soon as Manager Qian entered the courtyard, he saw the Chen family and their group, as well as those strange tools and noodle-like things hanging on the wooden frame.

"Madam Zhang, what's going on here!"

Zhang Xixi glanced at it and casually said, "Oh, we're making a family heirloom dish."

Manager Qian greeted Chen and the others one by one, and then walked to the door of the west wing. Since it was a family secret recipe, it was best to avoid suspicion!

Seeing that Manager Qian was so polite, Zhang Xixi told Chen and the others to continue, and asked Sun Xiuxiu to make tea. After making the arrangements, she went over.

"Manager Qian, what brings you here today?"

Out of habit, Manager Qian looked around before whispering, "Madam Zhang, I've come to ask for medicine. The pills from last time were very effective. Do you have any more?"

Zhang Xixi raised an eyebrow, and it really worked!

"Your important person has used that medicine!"

"I used it, and it worked well, but I estimate I'll need a few more pills! Does your medicine also have detoxifying properties?"

"No, no, it's for beauty and skin care."

Could it be that the noble person was poisoned and disfigured?

It should be, but the beauty pill doesn't have an antidote effect. To completely cure it, you still need an antidote.

"Since you've already determined it's poisoning, why don't you just detoxify? Why do you need elixirs?"

Shopkeeper Qian hesitated for a moment before speaking, "We've consulted many imperial physicians, but none of them could cure the poison."

Imperial Physician!

It seems she guessed right last time; this noble lady must be the daughter of the Duanmu family, the current Empress!

With such a powerful background, should we try to curry favor with this big shot?

You should still report it!

Since we've already offered help the first time, there's no reason to refuse now. We might as well go all the way!

"Actually, my master also gave me an antidote pill for self-defense, just in case I encounter danger in the mountains one day."