Shen Manman asked, "Does Auntie's family still have Xu Yu? I haven't seen him yet, and I'd like to see him."

“It’s all gone.” Ye Caiping said with regret. “I spent some money to have the merchant break it open for me after I bought it. The juice and other liquids were all put into jars, sealed, and stored in the cellar at home. Now there’s only a little left.”

It's only the end of February, and the weather is still cold. Although the cellar isn't very deep, the ice stored up during the winter is still usable.

After Ye Caiping finished speaking, she looked at Shen Manman with a smile and said, "Speaking of which, today is actually the first time that Master Shen has eaten the dessert I made."

“I remember when Jin’er and the others first came, I gave Miss Shen a food box, saying that one portion was for Master Shen.”

Shen Manman twisted the handkerchief: "That... I put it in the kitchen, forgot about it... and then it went bad."

After saying that, he lowered his head.

She and Xiaoqiu were eating when they got so engrossed in their meal that they finished it all!

Shen Zhiyan glanced at her; it must be that this girl is greedy.

After finishing their dessert, Ye Caiping and her group said goodbye.

Shen Manman saw the person out before returning home and skipping into Shen Zhiyan's study.

Shen Zhiyan was reading a book when he looked up and glanced at her.

"Father!" she called sweetly, leaning over the desk opposite him and looking at him. "I asked around, and Aunt Ye was divorced. Although she was divorced, I think it must have been that man who did it."

"Hehe, Dad, I'm talking to you."

Shen Zhiyan glanced at her coldly: "I'm reading a book."

"What's so interesting? You already know it by heart!" Shen Manman pouted. "Aunt Ye lives at her parents' house. Although she's thirty, she looks young and beautiful."

Shen Zhiyan slammed the book down on the table, her voice a little cold: "Go out and play!"

Shen Manman immediately straightened her back and walked away somewhat listlessly.

...

Ye Caiping and her friends went to a car dealership and hired a donkey cart, heading home.

Halfway there, they saw Ye Daquan driving an oxcart towards them. He stopped when he saw them and asked, "Little sisters, why are you only getting home now?"

"I just sent the doctor back from the prefectural city, and since you haven't returned yet, I thought I'd come to town to find you."

Ye Caiping smiled and said, "Master Shen invited us to stay for dinner."

Thinking it over, he decided not to use the donkey cart and instead got on Ye Daquan's oxcart.

After returning home, Ye Caiping went to see the Lady of the Duke of Pingguo.

Granny Yu stood anxiously to the side: "The doctor from the prefectural city just came and gave me acupuncture. He said I'll wake up in a while."

"That's good. Has Granny eaten yet?"

"I've already used it."

As they were talking, the Duchess of Pingguo on the bed softly cried out, "Hmm... Help..."

"Madam!" Granny Yu exclaimed with delight, "Madam, we are safe now."

Lady Pingguo slowly opened her eyes: "Granny Yu... Ouch, it hurts..."

"Be careful," Ye Caiping said. "Madam has a back injury; please have some water first!"

Ye Caiping walked to the side, poured a glass of water, and fed it to the Duchess of Pingguo.

Lady Pingguo wasn't satisfied with just one cup of water, so Ye Caiping continued to pour more until she had drunk two large cups before she could catch her breath.

"This is..." Lady Pingguo leaned against Granny Yu's arms, looking around the unfamiliar yet spacious room.

“Madam, this is Lady Ye. Fortunately, she managed to subdue that mad horse, otherwise none of us would have survived,” said Granny Yu.

Lady Pingguo's memories returned, recalling the scene of being chased, but...

She looked Ye Caiping up and down: "She saved me?"

"right."

Lady Pingguo frowned. For some reason, she felt that Ye Caiping in front of her was very out of place.

She felt uncomfortable with the person who had saved her life.

"Oh, thank you for saving me," said the Duchess of Pingguo in a cold but polite manner.

Ye Caiping raised an eyebrow. She remembered that the book described how moved the Duchess of Pingguo was when she woke up, and she took Li Jiaojiao's hand and showered her with gratitude and praise:

"How could there be such a brave and righteous young lady? You saved my life. No matter what difficulties you encounter in the future, I will protect you."

"This lady..." The Duchess of Pingguo suddenly looked troubled.

Granny Yu immediately understood her mistress's needs: "Let me help you, the outhouse is right next door."

"What?" The Duchess of Pingguo's face darkened slightly. "They actually want me to live next to the outhouse?"

Ye Caiping choked. The book said that Li Jiaojiao also let the Duchess of Pingguo live in a room next to the outhouse.

The Duke of Pingguo's wife lived there very happily in the book, never minding a word, and was very approachable.

Moreover, the Li family's outhouse used a chamber pot, which had a strong odor.

She used a squat toilet with flushing, so it didn't smell at all.

Moreover, whoever didn't eat wouldn't go to the outhouse. As far as she knew, this was how the outhouses of wealthy families in that era were also located.

Many landlords still keep chamber pots in the side rooms!

If you think it's dirty, then don't poop!

Ye Caiping said calmly, "Aside from the back seat, this is the only empty room in the house. If you mind, Madam, you can move into my daughter's room."

Her side room also had a latrine, so if she really wanted to move, she could only move to Jin'er's or Huan'er's room.

Lady Pingguo frowned: "Never mind. It's not that I'm being picky... it's just that I'm not used to it. My apologies."

Ye Caiping smiled and said, "It's nothing. Madam, please rest for a while. Let me see if the medicine is ready. If you would like some food, just have Granny Yu tell my mother and sister-in-law."

After saying that, he turned and left.

Ye Caiping went to the kitchen and saw Xiaoyan decocting medicine.

"How much longer do you have left?"

"It should be ready in about 15 minutes."

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