The old woman hurried forward, "Madam."
"You go..." the noble lady whispered a few words.
After hearing them, the old woman nodded repeatedly, "Your servant will go and do it right away!"
As the Yun family was wondering where to spend the night, the old woman, holding up her skirt, rushed after them.
"Wait a moment, wait a moment!"
She ran, panting, her forehead covered in beads of sweat.
Old Man Yun reined in his horse, asking curiously, "Is something the matter?"
The old woman took a few deep breaths and pointed at the milk cow pulling the cart, "We'll buy this cow. Name your price!"
As she spoke, the old woman began to take out silver.
Madam Gu, holding little Xi Tiantian close, narrowed her eyes, "This cow is for my little daughter to get milk. It's not for sale!"
"That's right, we won't sell it no matter how much money you offer!" The two older boys blocked the cow behind them, standing tall and straight.
Liu Cuirong rolled her eyes and asked with a grin, "How much money can you offer?"
"That depends on how much you want," the old woman glanced at her coldly.
Madam Gu reiterated, "It's not a matter of money. My daughter relies on this milk cow. We can't sell it. You should ask elsewhere!"
"Old man, let's go!"
"Alright!"
"Hold on!" a graceful voice called out.
Everyone turned to look and saw a woman in a white brocade dress with a dark floral pattern walking towards them.
She was about twenty-five years old, with a graceful coiffure and a beautiful face, adorned with jewels and pearls, exuding an unparalleled beauty.
Every movement she made conveyed the nobility and elegance of a distinguished family.
She arrived at the cow cart and bowed slightly, showing great courtesy.
The old woman opened her mouth, wanting to say that their esteemed and noble First Madam should not bow to country bumpkins.
This was simply against the rules!
The lady saw little Xi Tiantian tilting her head to look at her and covered her mouth with a smile.
"I presume this little baby is not yet a month old!" she asked with a smile.
"Yes!" Madam Gu nodded gently.
"Then she's about the same age as my son."
The lady's eyes overflowed with affection, and her gaze towards little Xi Tiantian became even softer.
After some conversation, Madam Gu learned that this noble lady's surname was Chu and she was from the capital.
Because her son suffered from lung disease, she had gone out to seek medical treatment and had arrived at this place.
Unexpectedly, one of the two wet nurses she brought with her had fallen ill, and the other suffered from acclimatization and could not adequately feed the young master.
Madam Chu, having traveled a long distance and enduring the jolts of the journey day and night, also had no milk herself.
Therefore, she resorted to this desperate measure, spending money to buy milk.
At the very least, her son could not be weaned until they returned to the capital.
Madam Gu looked somewhat troubled, "But we can't sell this cow!"
She could squeeze out two bowls of milk, but selling it was absolutely out of the question.
Little Xi Tiantian blinked her bright, big eyes, squirmed in Madam Gu's arms, and pointed her little hand towards the direction of the carriage.
*Mother, you can agree to her.*
*Since Madam Chu is also returning to the capital, you might as well travel together.*
*One cow is enough to feed her and that young master!*
Madam Chu seemed to understand little Xi Tiantian's thoughts and looked at Madam Gu with a smile, "Madam, how about we travel together?"
"I will arrange two carriages for you and your family to ride in, and you will dine with me for all three meals. Upon reaching the capital, I will also reward you handsomely!"
"Alright, alright, it's settled then!"
Before Madam Gu could reply, Liu Cuirong jumped out, jumping with excitement, "Can we get an advance of one tael of silver?"
Yun Jinshan covered his eyes, truly embarrassed by his mother's behavior.
Madam Gu glanced at Old Man Yun, pondered for a moment, and then nodded, "Alright!"
Madam Chu smiled brilliantly and instructed the old woman, "Granny Gao, go and prepare two carriages."
"Understood, Madam!"
The Yun family had never ridden in such a luxurious carriage before.
There were soft fur cushions, an exquisite small sandalwood table, with a teapot and pastries placed on it.
"Madam, please come and sit in my carriage!" Madam Chu invited with a smile.
The main reason was that the little baby in Madam Gu's arms was soft and sweet, so adorable and cute, that she wanted to dote on her.
Madam Gu did not refuse, and carrying little Xi Tiantian, she boarded the distinguished carriage.
As soon as she entered, she saw a plump little dumpling lying on a square little wooden bed.
Little Xi Tiantian's big eyes lit up.
*Wow, what an exquisite little baby.*
The little boy on the wooden bed was wearing a dark blue brocade robe, with clear eyes and fair cheeks.
Seeing his mother return to the carriage, he kicked his little legs and made noises, babbling non-stop.
Madam Chu quickly picked him up in her arms, gently rocked him, and said in a very gentle tone, "Feng'er, you're awake!"
The little boy chewed on his fingers, his round eyes staring directly at little Xi Tiantian, looking somewhat dazed.
Madam Gu smiled and said, "Madam, the young master might be hungry. Shall I have someone squeeze a bowl of milk?"
It was also time for little Tiantian to have her dinner.
Madam Gu was filled with gratitude.
There was still a long distance from this place to the capital.
If she traveled with Madam Chu, not only would it solve the problem of feeding her entire family, but it would also ensure their safety.
Most importantly, she did not want her daughter to suffer with everyone else.
"Then I'll trouble you, Madam," Madam Chu smiled slightly.
A moment later, Zhao Guihua arrived at the carriage with two bowls of hot milk.
"Mother, be careful, it's hot."
"Give it to me!"
Madam Gu took the tray and used a small spoon to skim the milk foam from the bowl.
Granny Gao, with a look of caution, leaned over and whispered a few words into Madam Chu's ear.
After hearing this, a flicker of complexity crossed Madam Chu's eyes.
Even without deliberately listening, Madam Gu knew what Granny Gao was worried about.
She was afraid the milk was poisoned and would harm their young master.
Madam Gu curved her lips, scooped up a spoonful of milk, blew on it to cool it, and offered it to little Xi Tiantian's mouth.
Little Xi Tiantian generously slurped it down, drinking it spoonful by spoonful.
At the end, she even let out a happy little burp.
The little boy, smelling the milk, began to reach for little Xi Tiantian, "Ah! Hu!"
Madam Chu chuckled and picked up the bowl to feed him.
After both little babies were full, Madam Chu ordered her subordinates to set up camp on the spot and arranged for a cook to prepare dinner.
The Yun family had a delicious meal, and even the big white dog, Xue Ling, was so full that it whined, too lazy to go up the mountain to catch wild game.
On the little wooden bed, the little boy and Xi Tiantian lay on their sides, face to face, "communicating" with each other.
The little boy pinched Xi Tiantian's cheek with his little hand, a happy smile rising to his lips.
"Look, how happily they are playing!" Madam Chu smiled with relief.
Ever since her son contracted the lung disease, she hadn't smiled like this in a long time.
At some point, the little boy untied the golden walnut on his ankle, held it in his little hand, and then forcefully stuffed it into little Xi Tiantian's arms.
He liked this sweet baby.
He wanted to give her his best possessions.
"Oh dear, this won't do!" Madam Gu dared not accept.
Madam Chu suddenly remembered something, casually opened her makeup box, and took out an identical golden walnut.
It was strung with a red rope, shining golden, and clearly not a cheap item.