Chapter 10: Clear Division of Labor
Pei Ersao took the pottery jar from Ji Zhisui and said with concern, "Sui Niang, you go and have a good rest. I will take care of the work."
Knowing that this was Pei Ersao's good intention, she did not refuse, "Then please divide it with me."
Cooking is a pleasure for Ji Zhisui. She likes delicious food and likes to see the satisfied smiles of diners.
Although the food she cooked for the yamen runners was heavy, she didn't feel tired at all because she had the spiritual spring space on her body. She even felt full.
"Okay!" Mrs. Pei agreed readily.
Mrs. Pei stepped forward and handed the snake fruit to Ji Zhisui, "Sui Niang, go and rest. This is given to you by An Ge'er. Eat it."
Ji Zhisui did not refuse and distributed the snake bubble fruit equally to the Pei family members, but they were all rejected. This was specially prepared by Pei Yian for Ji Zhisui, and they had some vision.
Mrs. Pei handed Ji Zhisui another egg and said, "Sui Niang, take this and eat it."
The remaining four eggs were still neatly placed in the basket. They were specially cooked by the Pei family for her. Her heart was touched. It was a long-lost feeling of being cared for.
The Pei family is really nice. Since she came to this world, they will no longer let this family fall into the situation in the original book.
The group had a hearty meal of cabbage soup and steamed corn bread. After eating and drinking enough and resting, they left the cave and continued on their journey.
Everyone in the Pei family felt as if they had endless energy. Perhaps it was because they ate and slept well, but even the two children and Mrs. Pei persisted for a long time.
Pei Xinghai was still young, and his steps began to stagger, and he could hardly hold on. Seeing this, Pei Yian stepped forward and carried him on his back.
Looking at the tall and straight figure of the man carrying a child on his back, Ji Zhisui knew that Pei Yian often did this along the way, sometimes with two children, sometimes with the frail Mrs. Pei.
He had no complaints about this matter and was very proactive. It seems that this man is quite responsible.
He is not yet the regent who will be powerful, ruthless, and brutal in the future.
"Third sister-in-law, why are you always looking at third brother?" Pei Tiantian, who was standing aside, noticed Ji Zhisui's actions and asked curiously.
Ji Zhisui came back to his senses instantly, stretched out his hand and covered Pei Tiantian's mouth, then glanced around, paying special attention to the front, and found that the man was walking without stopping and did not notice him. He breathed a sigh of relief and let go of his hand.
"Tiantian, you're seeing things. I was just looking at the road." Ji Zhisui denied it. Deep down in his heart, he felt guilty, which even she didn't notice.
During the journey, everyone hardly rested except for taking a break to replenish their energy.
At sunset, we came to a dilapidated temple where we could rest. It was unknown how long this temple had been abandoned. Grass had grown in many places inside the temple, and the doors and windows had become decorations. But it was much better than sleeping in the wild.
Ji Zhisui prepared meals for the yamen runners as usual, and this time he was rewarded with a small piece of bacon.
The Pei family members stared at the small piece of bacon with their eyes wide open.
Since their house was searched, they have rarely eaten meat. The reason is simple: they have little money and cannot afford it.
If you are lucky, you can catch pheasants, rabbits and wild birds in the mountains.
Recently, Pei Yian's health has become increasingly strange and abnormal. They haven't eaten meat for a while, and the sudden appearance of a piece of meat made their eyes light up.
But the Pei family was really poor, and they had no other cooking equipment except a few bowls and chopsticks and a clay pot.
The clay pot was suitable for making soup but not for cooking, so she could only go to the yamen runners to discuss it and temporarily use the pot as an excuse.
Ji Zhisui was now a treasure in the eyes of the yamen runners. Her cooking skills were superb, and she made them eat to their heart's content. No one objected to these small requests, and some people even volunteered to help light the fire, but she refused.
Bringing the Pei family to the stove, Pei Yian consciously went to light the fire. Old Madam Pei and Second Sister-in-law Pei stood aside, ready to help at any time.
Pei Tiantian followed her third sister-in-law closely, watching her eagerly. Mrs. Pei and Pei Xinghai stayed where they were, watching over the luggage, with a clear division of labor.
Rinse the bacon with hot water and slice it. Pour it into the pan and stir-fry to release the fat. Then pour in the processed red mushrooms and stir-fry over high heat. The fluffy red mushrooms absorb the fat and become shiny and delicious!
Holding the bowl, Lao Wutou smelled the light fragrance again and couldn't help but step forward. He saw the shiny red mushrooms in the pot and asked, "Miss Ji, is this really edible?"
If Lao Wutou remembered correctly, he seemed to have seen Miss Ji using these mushrooms to make soup last time, and now she was using them to stir-fry meat. It smelled so good!
"Sure, nothing happened last time we ate there."
Old Five thought about it and it seemed to be true. Poisonous mushrooms would cause reactions soon after being eaten. However, a day had passed and Miss Ji and her family were still alive and well, with no abnormal reactions.
His already restless heart was about to collapse. He stretched his head and looked at the bacon and red mushrooms in the pot. In the end, he couldn't resist the temptation of the delicious food. "Miss Ji, can you give me some to try?"
"Of course." Ji Zhisui was not stingy and picked up a few pieces of red mushrooms for him.
When the red mushroom was put into the mouth, the crisp and fragrant taste immediately conquered Lao Wutou. This was another delicacy he had never eaten before.
This red mushroom is especially delicious with rice. He finished the meal in no time and still felt a little unsatisfied.
Just as the group was eating, something happened with the yamen runners.
"Sir, can you sell me some food?"
The fragrance in the air touched the hearts of everyone present, especially Pei Yuxuan. As the eldest grandson, he grew up in pampered care. Even on the road of exile, he did not suffer any hardship. When he could not walk, someone carried him on his back. When he was hungry, he never lacked food.
His wish to eat meat was not fulfilled yesterday, and when he smelled the aroma of meat today, he couldn't stand it and cried for meat. The child didn't want to eat his own bacon, but insisted on eating the one from the yamen runners.
Old Madam Pei Er was so distressed that she sent someone to ask.
The yamen runners who were feasting on their meal had no time to care about others. They didn't have enough food for themselves, so how could they give any extra to others? So no one paid any attention to the man in front of them.
Being deliberately ignored, Pei Shun's face froze for a moment. He didn't know how many times he cursed these officials in his heart. If it weren't for the eldest wife who implicated them, these people would never have the chance to show off in front of him.
In the past, he would have had these inconsiderate officials beaten until they cried for their parents.
But now he could only humble himself in front of these officials and suppress the thoughts in his heart. Pei Shun asked patiently again: "Sir, can I buy food with money?"
Old Five came back from the stove, still unsatisfied, and said, "We don't have much left, you should go back!"
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