After thinking for a moment, Qu Feiyan shook her head and said, "Then forget it."

Since we're not familiar with each other, what if I go back and upset those two old men?

Hearing the conversation between Qu Feiyan and Chu Qinghe, Dongfang Bubai and Yaoyue couldn't help but smile.

However, the speaker meant no harm, but the listener took it to heart.

Recalling what the fortune teller had said about bringing good fortune to his wife, Dongfang Bubai and Yaoyue couldn't help but turn their gazes to Chu Qinghe.

One had a thoughtful look in his eyes, while the other had a hint of eagerness in his.

Clearly, at this moment, both Dongfang Bubai and Yaoyue had a hidden desire to test the waters and see just how lucky Chu Qinghe was at bringing good fortune to his wife.

However, as their thoughts were racing, the two women glanced at each other simultaneously, then let out a soft hum and looked away.

Hearing the soft "humming" sounds coming from both sides of his ears, Chu Qinghe couldn't help but look at the two women from left to right, wondering why they were reacting like this all of a sudden.

As the group returned home, it was almost 9 PM.

Fortunately, the water in the iron bucket in the backyard had been simmering on a low flame when I left earlier.

Now, the temperature is just right.

As Qu Feiyan skillfully opened the bamboo tube, the heated water in the iron bucket quickly fell from the bamboo tube into the pool, causing the temperature of the cool water that had been stored in the pool before leaving to rise rapidly.

A mist began to rise and swirl around.

Although Qu Feiyan had taken Xiao Zhao to the backyard during the day when they strolled around the courtyard, Xiao Zhao still couldn't help but show surprise when she saw the misty pool.

Half an hour later, when the water temperature in the pool was just right, Qu Feiyan once again slapped the iron fan next to the well while suspended in mid-air.

While making the movements, Qu Feiyan explained to Xiao Zhao, "After you finish relieving yourself, you only need to pat this thing with your palm. Young Master said that you can also use this to practice martial arts and control your internal energy."

Listening to Qu Feiyan's detailed explanation, Xiao Zhao exclaimed in amazement, "Young Master is so amazing! You can actually make these things."

Hearing Xiao Zhao's exclamation, Qu Feiyan proudly raised her head, as if Xiao Zhao was praising her.

He then patted Xiao Zhao on the shoulder and said, "Young Master, you'll understand as you go along. Don't worry, follow me, and you'll live a life of luxury and happiness."

Xiao Zhao nodded seriously in response to what Qu Feiyan said.

Seeing Xiao Zhao's silly look, Qu Feiyan couldn't help but reach out and pinch Xiao Zhao's cheek.

Plump and icy cold, it feels amazing to the touch.

On the other hand, Xiao Zhao did not resist Qu Feiyan's actions at all, and even smiled.

With that smile, the chubby cheeks bulged out even more, and her round eyes curved into crescents.

Just then, Chu Qinghe leisurely entered the backyard with a bottle of wine in his hand.

It was quite amusing to see the two women acting like this.

When Xiao Zhao saw Chu Qinghe approaching, she quickly greeted him and bowed, "Young Master."

Upon hearing this, Chu Qinghe nodded first, then raised his hand and patted Xiao Zhao's head, saying, "There's no need to bow in this courtyard, just learn from this girl."

Looking at Chu Qinghe in front of her, Xiao Zhao nodded obediently and said, "Xiao Zhao knows."

After nodding in acknowledgment, Chu Qinghe walked into the pool.

Seeing the wine jar in Chu Qinghe's hand, Xiao Zhao asked softly, "Young Master, are you taking the wine into the pool to drink later?"

Qu Feiyan said, "You can drink it, but it's also for bathing."

Xiao Zhao asked in surprise, "Take a bath in alcohol? Won't you smell like alcohol afterward?"

Qu Feiyan smiled, then raised her sleeve and brought it close to Xiao Zhao's face.

At Qu Feiyan's prompting, Xiao Zhao also took a light sniff.

Does it smell good?

Xiao Zhao nodded and said, "It smells good, the scent is delicate and pleasant."

Qu Feiyan smiled and said, "This is from taking a bath. The young master added special medicinal wine and some special medicine to the pool. After bathing, you smell wonderful."

Just as the two little girls were whispering, Chu Qinghe, who had entered the low wall, poured the medicinal wine and medicine into the pool. The air in the backyard began to be filled with a fragrance as sweet as orchids and musk.

When she saw Chu Qinghe come out, Qu Feiyan quickly added firewood to the stove with Tietong, adjusted the bamboo tube, and then pulled Xiao Zhao and ran towards the inner courtyard.

Half an hour later, with Qu Feiyan's half-hearted encouragement, Xiao Zhao, who was full of restraint and shyness, finally entered the pool.

The moment Xiao Zhao entered the pool, she instantly felt a unique sense of comfort.

Enveloped in the fragrant spring water and the warm pool, Xiao Zhao's restraint and shyness quickly dissipated.

Just as Xiao Zhao closed her eyes to enjoy the moment, a voice tinged with resentment suddenly reached her ears.

"What did you eat before? How did you grow so big?"

The voice, which carried a hint of weeping and lamentation, startled Xiao Zhao, who was completely unprepared.

When she opened her eyes and turned her head, what she saw was Qu Feiyan's face full of resentment.

Xiao Zhao looked puzzled when Qu Feiyan asked her question.

But when Xiao Zhao noticed where Qu Feiyan's gaze was directed, she immediately understood what Qu Feiyan meant.

As she shrank back a little into the pool, her ears turned red as she said, "It's...it's just normal stuff!"

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