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He Family observed Liu Fangyi's expression, "Has the master already made a decision?"
"What does the lady think of the name 'Ying'?"
The He family is a well-respected scholarly family, while the Liu Family has only risen to prominence due to Liu Fangyi's remarkable military achievements. If it weren't for the gradual decline of the He family during years of war, Liu Fangyi would never have been able to marry the He family's legitimate daughter. The names of several children in the family were decided upon after discussions between He Family and Liu Fangyi. Although Liu Fangyi has some ideas for the girl's name now, he is not very confident.
"'Ying'? Does the master mean 'Liu An Ying'?"
"Exactly."
He Family furrowed her brow slightly, and the teacup she had just picked up was slowly placed back on the table.
Liu Fangyi realized that his wife did not particularly like this suggestion and quickly said, "Why don't we think about it a bit more? There's no rush; we should consider it carefully." After speaking, he felt a bit dry in his mouth and took a few sips from his teacup.
After leaving He Family's room, Liu Fangyi stood in the corridor for a while before turning to go to Liu Anfeng's room. He stomped his feet at the door to shake off the snow on his shoes, then stepped inside. As soon as he entered, warm air rushed towards him.
"The fire is burning well; it's quite strong."
Upon looking around, Liu Fangyi saw two young boys standing side by side at the desk. His third son, Liu Anfeng, was focused on writing with a brush, while his second son, Liu An Ting, stood with his hands behind his back, closely observing the large characters just written.
Hearing Liu Fangyi's words, Liu An Ting raised his eyebrows and smiled, "Mother is worried that Third Brother might catch a cold, so she specially had someone add more charcoal to his room."
This remark made Liu Fangyi feel a pang in his heart.
His only daughter, Liu Anlan, had passed away due to delayed treatment for a cold. Because of this incident, the relationship between his wife and mother worsened. Liu Anfeng and Liu Anlan were originally twins. Now that it's cold outside, it is only natural for his wife to be especially concerned about Liu Anfeng.
Liu Fangyi sighed quietly, setting aside these thoughts for the moment, and turned to discuss the naming of the new sister with his sons.
Hearing that their father was going to name the newly arrived sister, Liu Anfeng immediately tossed aside the pen in his hand.
Liu An Ting shot him a disapproving glance and asked, "Why did Father think of the character 'Ying'?"
"'Heroic and graceful,' 'full of vigor'—aren't those good phrases?"
Liu Anfeng stared at the scattered ink marks left on the pristine white paper and scoffed, "I had no idea that Father understood so many phrases."
Liu Fangyi, naturally generous and knowing he wasn't well-read, didn't mind his son's remark too much. However, noticing his son's attitude and recalling how indifferent he had been towards his sister, he raised his hand and gave Liu Anfeng a sharp knock.
Liu Anfeng cried out in pain and rubbed his head. Liu Fangyi stroked his chin, puzzled, and asked his second son, "Why does your mother dislike this character so much?"
Seeing how much their father was concerned about the girl's name, Liu An Ting's smile faltered slightly. After a moment, he asked, "What do you think her personality will be like, Father?"
"Well," Liu Fangyi pondered for a moment, "she's a bit like your mother."
"In that case, do you think the phrase 'heroic and graceful' has any relation to her?"
His son's words instantly enlightened Liu Fangyi.
He clapped his hands and sighed, saying, "That's it; this character doesn't suit her. So that's why your mother feels this way. I need to think this over more carefully."
The next day happened to be Liu Fangyi's day off, so he didn't have to wake up early. However, the He Family still woke up early as usual. She first went to her daughter's bedroom. Seeing her still lying with her eyes closed, she carefully tucked in the corners of the blanket before returning to her own room.
He Family thought of the beautiful scene seen just moments ago while walking down the hallway and walked over to the window to open it. The snow was falling even heavier now, accumulating on the swept ground, and the wooden clogs left dark imprints that were quickly covered by a thin layer of fresh white snow.
A cold gust of wind blew in, and a few snowflakes were even blown through the window, drifting onto He Family's face.
When Mama Huang entered the room, she happened to see this and hurried over to close the window, advising He Family not to do so, lest they catch a chill.
He Family laughed and said, "Is it really that precious? It's just for a moment; it won't hurt."
"Madam, it's better to be cautious. If you don't pay attention now, you might suffer later when you get older," Mama Huang advised earnestly.
He Family had originally reached out to crack the window open but withdrew her hand upon hearing this. Noticing that Mama Huang seemed hesitant as if she had something to say, and recalling that Mama Huang had just checked on the girl, He Family inexplicably felt a bit anxious and asked, "What is it? Is there something wrong with the child?"
Mama Huang hesitated but ultimately spoke up, "The girl seems to have a bit of a fever."
In fact, she herself was unsure. The girl's forehead did not feel very hot if she had a fever. However, upon careful examination, it did seem slightly warmer than usual.
Due to past events, He Family had always been most concerned about the children's health. After hearing Mama Huang's words, she could no longer think of anything else. Without even putting on a cloak, she pushed open the Door and hurried toward the girl's bedroom.
The girl lay still on the bed; even when the curtain was lifted, she remained on her side. It wasn't until He Family's cool hand rested on her forehead that she gently shivered all over and looked up.
At this point, He Family sensed something was wrong. A girl of that age shouldn't have bloodshot eyes. Moreover, seeing her listless expression and how even moving seemed exhausting made it clear that she was not as spirited as when she first arrived at Liu Family.
"Quickly go fetch a doctor! Be sure to call Mr. Ge from Huichuntang!" He Family instructed as she sat by the bed, holding the girl's slightly warm hand. Anxious deep down, she stayed by her side no matter how much Mama Huang urged her to leave.
Liu Fangyi, who had planned to have breakfast first, rushed over upon hearing this news.
She couldn't help but keep sending people out to check. After seven or eight times, finally, the maid came to report that the doctor had arrived.
He Family quickly stood up and went outside to greet him. However, just as she stood straight, a wave of dizziness suddenly hit her. Fortunately, Liu Fangyi was quick to support her, preventing her from falling.
After a moment of recovery, just as He Family regained her composure, the doctor had already entered the room. However, the visitor was not the gray-haired Mr. Ge she had hoped for, but a middle-aged man dressed in a long gown. Upon entering, he said, "The roads are slippery and my father is too old to come out for consultations; I hope for your understanding."
This person was known to He Family as Mr. Ge's son, who was also quite skilled in medicine.
Worried about the girl's condition, He Family didn't have time to think much and hurriedly invited Dr. Ge over to examine the girl.
Liu Fangyi was also anxious and kept asking, "Is Girl alright?" After asking several times and receiving a few low replies from He Family, she finally stopped.
Dr. Ge first observed the girl carefully for a long time before taking her pulse. After a full incense stick's time had passed, he finally said, "Your daughter is not seriously ill; she is simply lacking rest, which has made her overly fatigued. From the looks of it, she probably hasn't slept well for four or five days."
"Lacking rest? No, that can't be. She sleeps well every day; just earlier she was resting in bed," He Family said anxiously, twisting the handkerchief in her hands.
Liu Fangyi also asked, "How confident are you, sir? Could it be that you are mistaken..."
Hearing this, Dr. Ge felt insulted regarding his medical skills and immediately became somewhat annoyed. Suppressing his anger, he huffed and said, "You only see her lying there; how do you know whether she is truly asleep? If she were really 'sleeping peacefully every day,' she wouldn't look like this!"
"But—"
Just as Mr. Ge was about to lose his temper, he caught sight of the girl curled up on the bed and immediately softened. He was also quite worried and thought for a moment before lowering his voice and asking, "Could it be that your daughter has recently experienced some kind of shock?"
Liu Fangyi hurriedly asked, "What do you mean by that?"
"Encountering an accident can greatly affect even adults, let alone a child. If she has experienced something similar recently, then it makes sense."
His words reminded the He Family nearby. After carefully considering his statement, the He Family felt quite regretful.
They had focused solely on taking care of the girl's basic needs, forgetting the immense pressure she had been under emotionally, and they had never taken the time to comfort her. The words from their daughter indicated that she was struggling internally, and this unresolved tension had likely built up over time, resulting in the current situation.
Before leaving, Dr. Ge prescribed a remedy, saying, "While this prescription can alleviate your daughter's condition, the most important thing is to help her let go of her worries and get some proper rest. After these few days, if she can recover both physically and mentally, there should be no major issues."
However, his suggestion of "getting proper rest" posed a real challenge for the couple. They deliberated for a long time but couldn't come up with a good solution. Ultimately, it was the He Family who thought of something and asked Liu Fangyi.
"I remember when General Qin brought our daughter back, she was asleep?"
"Yes. I had just received her when she woke up," Liu Fangyi nodded.
The He Family knew that their next idea might seem abrupt, but they truly had no other options left. They said, "When our daughter faced great danger and was rescued by the general, that trust is certainly different from others. Since the general was able to help our daughter feel safe enough to sleep, why don't we invite him again to assist us?"
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