The sickly son died young? After the marriage exchange, I will bring prosperity to his entire clan f

Du Mingxian understood what Ling Silang meant. She came to her senses and felt her cheeks burning. "I know you're worried. How about... we go see him off together?"

"Together?"

“Yes, we’re husband and wife. I have a way to make sure he won’t be recognized along the way. You can go out for a stroll too.”

Ling Silang was very tempted, but his body would feel uncomfortable if he went to places that were too far away. It wouldn't be a big deal if he felt uncomfortable, but it would distract her, and if she was distracted, something bad would happen. Taking him along would be a burden.

"No, if you really want to go, hire a security escort agency and take Wang Qi with you."

"You're not going?"

"I'm not going." If he goes, she'll probably have to take care of herself.

Du Mingxian didn't know it was because of his health; she thought he was reluctant to give up Xu Daru's classes. After all, with a great scholar at home, who wouldn't want to seize the opportunity?

"Then let me think about it."

Ling Silang nodded slightly and turned to go into You Yuan's room.

Du Mingxian went directly to the mountain to chop firewood.

Winter is approaching. Previously, only Ling's father did the work at home, but now he is busy with the winery and has few opportunities to go to the mountains. Ling's mother manages the canteen, and Ling's younger sister helps out there.

After considering all the family members, she's the only one who's not really in a job.

As she chopped firewood on the mountain, and it was getting dark, she felt a chill. Winter had arrived, and the first snow was not far away, nor was the day when Wu Daniu, the benefactor she had saved in her previous life, would fall.

Du Mingxian originally intended to see You Yuan off, but in the end, she didn't know what Ling Silang and You Yuan said to each other, and You Yuan left on his own without asking anyone to see him off.

Du Mingxian was puzzled, but she didn't ask any further questions. She believed that Ling Silang was capable.

The house wasn't quiet at all without You Yuan; on the contrary... it was even more lively.

After You Yuan left, no one cared about Wang Qi. Wang Qi stopped working in the workshop, complaining that it was too tiring. No one was there to guide him in his studies either, so he returned to a state of being left to his own devices, becoming a wild horse.

So when the Wang family came to pick up the goods, she handed a letter to the steward and asked him to take it back and give it to Wang Jin.

When the first batch of wine came out, Du Mingxian immediately sent Ling Dalang with Xu Daru's servant to the county to send three large jars of wine to the magistrate through Xu Daru's connections.

Du Mingxian also went to see Ma Laicai and sent some wine to the Wang family.

Upon seeing the wine, Ma Laicai placed an order without hesitation. However, this time, the wine wasn't something they could order in any quantity they wanted; it was a limited supply from the Ling family, and there wasn't much of it available.

The days passed by at a leisurely pace, and finally the day of the first snowfall of winter arrived.

After Du Mingxian got up, she saw heavy snow falling from the sky and felt a little heavy-hearted.

In his past life, Wu Daniu saved that person because she asked him to. In this life, without her request, it's unknown whether Wu Daniu would still save him.

It snowed heavily all day, and by evening the snow had become quite thick.

Du Mingxian tossed and turned all night, unable to sleep. If she didn't remember, tomorrow was the day Wu Daniu found the person. Should she go and do something about it?

She hadn't slept all night, her mind filled with the rights and wrongs of her past life with Wu Daniu. After breakfast, she was somewhat absent-minded.

Seeing her like this, Ling Silang asked with some concern, "What's wrong?"

There are some things I don't know whether I should do or not.

"Just follow your heart."

After silently reciting these words, Du Mingxian thought of the help this benefactor had given her in her previous life. If it weren't for him, she wouldn't have been able to secure her position as the general's wife.

Even if Wu Daniu had a mistress outside the marriage, had a child with her, and insisted that she raise it as her own, she would accept it.

At the time, she didn't want to acknowledge it and was even somewhat distraught, but her benefactor told her that as long as you're alive, you'll always have the chance to see things, but once you die, you'll have nothing left, and you've already done something for others.

The child was raised by her, and although it was somewhat distant, it wouldn't have any negative impact on her.

The important point is... she couldn't have children anymore at that time.

Her health was already compromised while she was with the Du family, making it difficult for her to conceive. After several years without children, she finally became pregnant after much anticipation, but in the end... in the end...

Thinking of this, her body trembled. It was her hatred. Even now, she still couldn't let go of the pain of losing her child, her only child in two lifetimes.

Ling Silang sensed that something was wrong with Du Mingxian, so he gently held her hand, as if silently giving her strength. "Don't be angry. Just do what you want to do. I'm here for you."

I'm here for you.

That's a really good point.

Du Mingxian smiled. The misery of that life would never return. The person in front of her was wonderful, and that was her good fortune.

"I want to go out for a while, but I don't know when I'll be back."

"It's alright, go ahead. I'll take care of things at home. Be careful, I'll wait for you to come back." His voice was gentle and tender, showing her complete trust without prying into her privacy.

Du Mingxian was delighted. "Okay."

Du Mingxian stumbled along, draped in a cloak and holding an oil-paper umbrella, before leaving.

Ling Silang was anxious, but he was not yet able to protect her or help her clear away all obstacles. Therefore, his strength was still too weak, and he needed to study hard.

After Du Mingxian left the village, the road became difficult to walk on. Because of the heavy snow, no one was walking on it. The snow was ankle-deep, making it difficult for her to walk, let alone lead the horse.

He slipped into the space, changed into a pair of snow boots, and then came out to continue walking.

The distance was already far, and the road was difficult to travel. She left home after breakfast and arrived at Wu Daniu's house at around 3 p.m.

She hadn't eaten anything along the way. She found a secluded corner, slipped into the space, and ate while observing the Wu family's situation.

In her past life, Wu Daniu came back and said that he later carried her back. She... didn't know the exact location, so in this life, if she wants to save her benefactor, she still has to go with Wu Daniu to save her.

They waited and waited, but as afternoon approached, the Wu family's gate remained closed, and no one entered or left.

The Wu family... was shrouded in gloom and despair.

Du Mingwei bought an old woman home because she was cheap, but the old woman herself had a lot of problems. However, she was still able to do a good job after she came home.

But Du Mingwei wanted to show off her power as a master, and insisted on complaining that the other person was working too slowly, so she let the other person go hungry for two days. The old woman's already poor health deteriorated even further.

By the time Du Mingxian realized something was wrong, the old woman had already fallen ill and couldn't even get out of bed.

Wu Daniu went into the mountains every day, hoping to find something to sell and earn some money. After two days of hunting, he returned home to find that the old woman he had bought had fallen ill.

The chores at home fell to her two younger sisters, and Du Mingwei even made herself so angry that she collapsed.

The situation is indeed quite dire.

As soon as Wu Daniu entered the room, before he could even utter his accusations, Du Mingwei burst into tears, complaining, "Husband, you must talk to Fourth Sister. She really can't stand me and the baby in my belly!"

"What's wrong?" Wu Daniu's face had turned cold, but his voice was calm.

"The old woman we bought fell ill, and my fourth sister insisted that it was because I was stingy with the money. She said that if we had just asked Aunt Wang next door, none of this would have happened."