Chapter 1607: Chapter 1604 Red Dates
“Yes, although it’s bitter, Nuanbao is obedient and can be coaxed into drinking it.”
Ye Muyu looked at Nuanbao gently, reaching out to touch his face. Nuanbao smiled at her, revealing two teeth.
“Then I’ll prescribe the medicine. However, medicine is three parts poison; it should work better with medicinal cuisine too.” Lu Sangqi wrote the prescription, put it down, and heard Ye Muyu asking about Chu Heng’s health.
Lu Sangqi sighed lightly. He wasn’t surprised that she would ask about this. He was unsure whether to be happy that he predicted this accurately or sad to see their deep affection.
“As for Chu Heng’s injury, it’s alright. He just needs to take it easy. He knows what he’s doing, so you don’t need to worry.” Lu Sangqi casually sat down nearby.
Ye Muyu asked Su Mei to serve him tea.
Lu Sangqi didn’t rush to leave this time and stayed to enjoy the tea.
Chu Heng came over and sat down beside them. Ye Muyu reached out to hold his hand, tracing circles in his palm, making it slightly ticklish, and Chu Heng looked down at her.
Ye Muyu quietly asked him if his injury hurt.
Chu Heng felt a warmth in his heart, gently squeezed her hand, and shook his head, “It doesn’t hurt, don’t worry.”
Ye Muyu knew his nature. Even if it hurt, he wouldn’t say it, so she changed the topic, asking, “What would you like for lunch?”
“Red bean cake.” Chu Heng thought for a moment and gave her a precise answer.
Ye Muyu nodded and then looked at Lu Sangqi, asking, “Do you have time to stay for lunch?”
“If it’s convenient, you should also invite Physician-in-Chief over. It must be lonely for an elder to stay home alone, and since everyone here is family, it’s easier.”
Lu Sangqi put down his tea cup and deliberately snorted, “I thought you only cared about someone else and wouldn’t even ask about me.”
“I don’t have much to do in the afternoon. During the New Year period, the wealthy households avoid seeing doctors, so my shop isn’t busy; there are other doctors there.”
Ye Muyu nodded, “You don’t need to be so busy now; it’s rare to get a break during the year.”
On the second day of the New Year, married daughters usually go back to their parents’ home. The elders in the family don’t go out, but since the Chu family doesn’t have any married juniors, there’s no need for such visits, and even other visitors are fewer.
“As for my grandfather, he’s been called to the palace by the emperor, presumably to be on duty; he’ll be back in the evening, so don’t worry about him.”
“Then take some red date cake and bean paste cake back with you later. They’re quite soft and sticky; Physician-in-Chief should like them.”
Ye Muyu stood up, handing Nuanbao over to Chu Heng.
Chun Xing went to brew the medicine.
She went to the small kitchen to make the cakes, not needing the big kitchen.
Chu Heng got up with her and followed her into the small kitchen.
Seeing everyone going over, Lu Sangqi felt bored staying alone in the room, so he followed them.
The snow in the yard was constantly being swept, so there was no worry about slipping. However, Lu Sangqi couldn’t help but look around and noticed that the eaves hadn’t been swept, making it very easy to leave marks.
He paused for a moment, then withdrew his gaze and slowly followed them.
Chu Heng helped out by tending the fire, but Ye Muyu wouldn’t let him do any tasks that required strength.
First, light the fire and cook the red beans.
Take out the flour and knead the dough.
Lu Sangqi casually took a red date and ate it, “It’s quite sweet. Where did you buy these red dates? I’d like to get some too.”
Ye Muyu stirred the red beans in the pot with a spatula and replied, “These red dates were sent from the Manor; they were grown ourselves.”
“Grown yourselves?”
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