Mu Yi'an's main target this time was the chrysanthemum patch. The day before yesterday, she was busy with chestnuts and pheasants and didn't have time to pick the wild chrysanthemums.

"Second sister-in-law, why are you picking these wildflowers? They smell terrible."

"Pick it back, tidy it up, and you can use it to make tea; it's a traditional Chinese medicine."

Li Qiuniang also helped pick them. It took the two sisters-in-law half an hour to pick all of them from such a large area, filling an entire basket.

The grass for the sheep had been cut, and the two of them carried their baskets home.

"Wife, have you bought up the whole patch of wild chrysanthemums?"

"Yes, it's the perfect time to pick them. I'll tidy up a bit later. By the way, could you find some time today to go see Dr. Wu and see if he has any almonds? Buy some and bring them back."

"Almonds, aren't those medicinal herbs?"

"Yes, but putting it in while boiling goat milk can remove the goaty smell. We can start milking the goats tomorrow morning. I saw a small stove in the barn. Let's find a clean earthenware pot and use it specifically for boiling goat milk from now on."

When Mu Yi'an was little, she often milked and boiled goat milk. Many people in her area raised goats, and her family had raised them too.

“Okay, I’ll go after lunch. I’m afraid the doctor will be out gathering herbs.”

Jiang Zhonglin was unaware that almonds had such uses; he learned something new and gained new knowledge.

Mu Yi'an put the wild chrysanthemums away, washed her hands, fed Chu Yue, gave Shao Yun and Shao Kun a small piece of pastry, and then went to the kitchen to help her third sister-in-law make lunch.

Jiang's wife, who saw this scene from inside the house, curled her lips and thought, "They really know how to make a fuss. They have two copper coins, and I don't know what to do with them."

Li Qiuniang was also efficient; she had picked all the green beans, and the two of them cleaned, washed, and chopped them together. The piece of meat weighed just over a pound and was quite fatty. Mu Yi'an cut the meat into chunks, had Li Qiuyue mince it, and then went to mix the side dishes.

At noon, a delicious aroma wafted from the kitchen. The steamed buns were ready. Mu Yi'an and Li Qiuniang broke one open, tasted it, and found it to be quite tasty.