in2ebook Chapter 142 The former heroine who died early in the 7th century
Chapter 142 The former heroine who died early in the 7th century
On the last afternoon spent at the Tang family, everyone in the family was very busy, except Shi Yan.
She just needs to eat well and sleep well. Someone will pack her luggage, and Tang's mother will prepare the food for the journey.
Therefore, Shi Yan didn't worry too much and got up early the next day to wash and dress, and she was in a very good spirit.
"Mom and Dad, we are leaving now. If there is anything at home, please write or send a telegram. Don't be reluctant to spend money."
"Anzi, your elder brother is not at home, remember to take good care of your parents and Tiantian, and you also need to study hard. The country's future needs talents. Not resuming the college entrance examination temporarily does not mean that it will never be resumed."
On the platform of the train station, Tang Ping took his parents and younger brother by the hand and gave them careful instructions, acting like a good older brother.
But what Tang Ping said did shock Shi Yan.
"Brother, don't worry, leave the house to me, just take good care of my sister-in-law."
After saying goodbye to the Tang family, the two got in the car.
Those who could ride in sleeper cars in this era were not ordinary people. Tang Ping was just a battalion commander. If he did not have friends with internal connections, he might not have been able to ride in a sleeper car on his own.
"Niannian, sit down and rest for a while. I'll go get you a kettle of hot water. Hot water will make everything easier."
"Ah."
Tang Ping and Shi Yan brought all their belongings, from bedding and pillows to pots and pans. As long as it was Shi Yan's personal belongings, Tang Ping rolled them all up and took them with him.
There was not much entertainment on the train in this era, so Shi Yan simply sat by the window and closed her eyes to rest.
She had only been sitting there for a while when someone else came into their sleeper car.
Judging from the dragging footsteps and slightly rapid breathing, it was obvious that this person was quite heavy and was carrying a heavy burden.
Shi Yan opened her eyes and looked in the direction where the voice came from, only to find that the person entering their carriage was also a pregnant woman, but her belly was much bigger than Shi Yan's.
Judging from the age of this pregnant woman, she is at least 30 and over, which makes her an elderly mother. Just looking at her now, she is gasping for breath, carrying two large bags in her hands, and her forehead is full of sweat. It makes people feel inexplicably uncomfortable.
"Sister, how many months pregnant are you? Why are you taking the train alone?"
While chatting with her, Shi Yan stood up and walked to the woman, comforted her, then helped her to the empty lower bunk opposite and helped her sit down.
"Thank you so much, sister. My husband got into trouble outside, and my parents-in-law are too old to travel far, so I have no choice but to go there in person with my 8-month-old belly."
After the woman recovered, a smile appeared on her face and she subconsciously touched her belly.
Shi Yan nodded, and seeing that the woman was fine, she sat back in her original seat. She didn't plan to chat more. After all, the woman had just got in the car, and when she was free, she took things out of the package one by one.
After a while, the train started and Tang Ping, who had gone to get hot water as soon as he got on the train, also came back.
"Niannian, you must have waited for a long time. Hot water is only available when the car starts moving, which is why I came back late. I'll make you a cup of malted milk. You can drink it after it cools down a bit."
Tang Ping started to get busy as soon as he came back. It took not only three days of train ride but also half a day of boat transfer to get from Shan Province to the island where Tang Ping's troops were stationed.
Tang Ping felt that the bed on the train was not clean and there were some stains on it, so he took out the sheets that Shi Yan used at Tang's house and spread them on the bed. He also took out some thick clothes, piled them together, wrapped them with a pillowcase, tied them up with the rope used to tie luggage, and placed them behind Shi Yan's waist.
"Oh, you two are newlyweds, right? The man is handsome and the woman is beautiful, so enviable!"
Not only Shi Yan noticed Tang Ping's considerate actions, but the woman who had already packed up couldn't help but speak with some envy.
"Yes, we have only been holding the wedding for three months, and my wife is still pregnant at the moment, so I naturally have to take care of her more when we are away from home."
Even though Tang Ping's wife was calling out obediently, his eyes glanced at Shi Yan calmly. After making sure that Shi Yan didn't mind, he turned his gaze to the woman who was speaking.
"My elder sister is already pregnant. Since we are in the same carriage, if you need any help, just tell me. I am a soldier and it is my duty to serve the people."
"Hey, this comrade is also a soldier. You are accompanying the army. Are you going to Bangchui Island in Dalian?"
When the woman heard that Tang Ping was also a soldier, her expression showed a bit of surprise, and the Bangchui Island she was talking about was exactly the island where Tang Ping's troops were stationed.
"Could it be that my sister-in-law is going to visit relatives on the island?"
Tang Ping naturally noticed the joy in the woman's words, and guessed that she was the wife of one of his comrades on the island, so he even changed her address.