How If (Dong Hua And Feng Jiu Story)

11. Question.

"Then what should we do?"

Fengjiu was silent for a while to answer Migu's question. then she remembered the important thing they had to do, "We better take care of them. Ah li has a fever, uncle and aunt's condition isn't any better either."

While changing the wet towel on Ah Li's forehead, Feng Jiu said, "Migu, go to the mushroom market. Buy ingredients for the Peking duck soup dinner menu. Don't forget to buy some febrifuge for Ah li."

The tree spirit nodded, "Very well, Your Majesty."

Feng Jiu focused on Ah li after Migu came out of the room. She was concerned about her cousin's condition. She also remembered Gungun's condition if a divorce occurs between her and Dong Hua. Will Gungun suffer like Ah li? Feng Jiu was inwardly grateful for Dong Hua's wisdom that had guided her in their household all this time. Just like what she did to her Aunt, Feng Jiu covered Ah li up and went to the kitchen to start setting up the fire to cook lunch.

Bai Qian finally wanted to eat even though she has to be persuaded. Ah li woke up and said that he wanted to eat as long as he met his mother first. Feng Jiu had to take him to Bai Qian's room just so that Ah li would eat and then take his medicine. And, on the way from the bamboo house to the fox cave, the two of them still saw Ye Hua sitting on his knees.

'Mother,' Ah Li ran away from Feng Jiu's arm as soon as he saw Bai Qian. The child hugged Bai Qian's belly, and started crying again, "Mother don't throw Ah Li out. Ah li wants to live with mother and the baby."

Bai Qian's eyes filled with tears. Slowly, her hand stroked the top of Ah Li's head which was above her belly. Feng Jiu's heart sank at the behavior of the mother and son. "You have a fever, son. Sorry for being so rude earlier," Bai Qian felt guilty and burst into tears.

"Gugu," Feng Jiu approached the mother and son. "Perhaps, you should eat, take your medicine and then rest. You must be very tired. Ah li, here, Jie jie will feed you." Feng Jiu put Ah li on her lap while feeding him.

The boy managed to finish the bowl of duck soup. He was sleepy after drinking the febrifuge then fell asleep on Fengjiu's lap.

"The child is asleep," Fengjiu muttered. Bai Qian smiled. "He must be very tired."

"Gugu, do you have pain anywhere? I dare not give any medicine because of your condition."

Bai Qian sighed. "I'm fine, Xiao Jiu. The only one who's sick is here." Bai Qian touched her chest. "It's only my heart hurts. Your words about the sky clan are all true. They think people are things. I envy you because only you and Dijun can escape all that. I salute you."

"Gugu, is there a third party in your marriage?"

Bai Qian looked away, reluctant to answer. But Feng Jiu knew that her conclusion was correct. "Gugu, it maybe a misunderstanding, it may just like in the past when Gugu was angry with uncle because of Sujin's problem.'

Bai Qian shook her head, "No, this time, it wasn't a misunderstanding." Bai Qian sobbed again. "Can you put Ah li beside me? I really want to hug him right now." She said after she managed to stop her crying.

Feng Jiu lifted Ah li from her lap to the bed beside Bai Qian, then tucked him under the blanket, "This kid is getting heavier," Feng Jiu complained about Ah li's weight and Bai Qian giggled at that, "He's growing up. Isn't Gungun like that too?"

"Yes, but Dong Hua never let me carry him."

"Your husband is the best."

"Uncle is kind too, Gugu.'

"I wouldn't ask for a divorce if he was that kind."

Feng Jiu waved her hand, "Never mind, Gugu, now it's time to rest, huh.'