Chapter 399 Rich Fragrance
Shen Yueyao asked the two of them to sit down, and she took out various things to do makeup for them.
Bai Shiyin said, "When the guards are looking for someone, they all know to check for any unusual eye color."
Shen Yueyao said: "Don't worry about this, I will help him cover it up."
Shen Yueyao thought of using silver needles and spiritual energy to help him temporarily change his eye color.
She put makeup on both of them first.
Make up Yueshu to look like a country woman.
Many country women have sturdy bodies and dark skin due to long hours of work, which is normal.
Shen Yueyao kept putting on makeup, applying some makeup here and touching it up there.
Even Yueshu changed his hairstyle.
It’s easier to change everyone’s look here.
The main reason is that the men here all have long hair.
After Shen Yueyao finished applying the makeup to the moon tree, Bai Shiyin was amazed at what she saw.
"It's because I'm so familiar with Yue Shu. If I hadn't seen him disguised with my own eyes, I might not have recognized him even if he stood in front of me. It's just the color of his eyes."
Shen Yueyao said: "Don't worry, just leave it like this for now."
Shen Yueyao already had a plan in mind.
"I'll put some makeup on you, make you look like a country boy. Your skin shouldn't be so white, and you should be taller."
"Well, after I change your appearance, you can leave the city as mother and son."
"I'll go take a look inside, there should be some clothes available."
As Shen Yueyao spoke, she entered the empty room of the house. In fact, Shen Yueyao took things out of the space for convenience.
When she came to the capital, she put a lot of things in the space.
There are clothes and high-heeled boots in the space.
"In that case, let Bai Shiyin wear high-heeled boots. She'll be taller and look like a man, making it harder for her to be discovered."
"And an Adam's apple."
Shen Yueyao felt that if she wanted to disguise herself, she had to make it look more realistic.
Shen Yueyao walked around in the space and went to the small house in the fenced courtyard.
Now the space has been upgraded and there is an additional warehouse, but the previous room is still empty.
When Shen Yueyao went in and took a look around, she suddenly saw something on the table.
Shen Yueyao stepped forward and opened it as if possessed by a ghost.
"Contact lenses, black contact lenses?"
Shen Yueyao was stunned!
I didn't expect there was such a thing as cosmetic contact lenses.
Is this room actually a treasure chest?
She really doubted that if something was needed, this house might appear.
However, Shen Yueyao observed it carefully again and found nothing.
I could only take the contact lenses out.
There were naturally men's clothes in Shen Yueyao's space, some for Su Xueyi and some for her.
For the convenience of travel.
It’s just right for Bai Shiyin to wear it first.
Shen Yueyao asked the two of them to go in and change their clothes.
Then he gave both of them a face lift.
Yue Shu looks like a middle-aged country woman, and Bai Shiyin looks like a country scholar.
There are many scholars entering and leaving the city in this world, so it is not easy to be discovered this way.
Because Bai Shiyin has fair skin, Shen Yueyao also applied a layer of dark foundation on her face, neck and hands, making her look inconspicuous and invisible in a crowd.
Finally, Shen Yueyao took out the colored contact lenses and said, "These are the ones that will turn your eyes black so that no one can see. I'll put them on you."
"This is the box. You can take it off and put it in the box before going to bed at night, and then put it on again the next day."
"But after you leave the city today and walk for a day, there will probably be no danger."
"Noon is the time when the most people are entering and leaving the city. It's not easy to be discovered if you blend in with the crowd."
"The sooner you leave the city, the better. Even if I can't send you out of the city at noon, I can still send you out in the evening."
The city wall is quite high, but it is not easy for Shen Yueyao to be discovered if she takes someone out of the city without anyone noticing.
Compared to Bai Shiyin's nervousness, Shen Yueyao remained calm from beginning to end.
To her, this in itself was not a big deal.
Shen Yueyao also took out some compressed biscuits and said, "These will fill your stomachs on the way."
Just a little bit of this compressed biscuit can fill your stomach, not to mention that Shen Yueyao also prepared a lot for them.
From beginning to end, Shen Yueyao arranged everything in an orderly manner.
Looking at her expression, Yue Shu and Bai Shiyin slowly relaxed and looked less nervous.
It was as if they just had to believe her and nothing would happen.
…
At noon, the city gate was under martial law, and many people entered and left the city, but they had to be checked one by one.
Shen Yueyao disguised herself as a country man driving an ox cart and sent Bai Shiyin and Yue Shu out of the city.
When the guard at the city gate saw them, he felt there was nothing wrong and waved his hand to let them pass.
Yes, there were only simple small bags on the ox cart, and the three people were clearly visible. There was not even a place for Tibetans, so naturally there was nothing to be suspicious about.
In this way, Shen Yueyao sent the people out of the city.
Yue Shu and Bai Shiyin were still a little bit unbelieving.
So they left the city.
Is it really out?
Bai Shiyin was very excited, but she held back and didn't say anything.
I just felt that everything outside the city was so good, and even my breathing felt much lighter.
Bai Shiyin looked at Shen Yueyao with admiration.
Shen Yueyao took them to Zhuangzi first. There was a canal tributary to the north of Zhuangzi, which was a small pier where they could take a small boat for travel.
Chen Yueyao said, "If you're like this, traveling by carriage is very slow. It's faster to take a light boat. You can cross several states in a few days, and you'll probably be out of the capital by night."
Chen Yueyao rented a boat from someone in the village, and then arranged for one of his men who had followed Fan Quan to Beijing to row the boat and send him out of the capital.
Going south from the capital is just downstream and the speed is faster.
This subordinate was the one Fan Quan bought from the town that year. He had been busy working by his side for a while when he was preparing New Year's goods.
Because she thought Fan Quan was a down-to-earth person, she brought him to the capital and had him work at Zhuangzi's place.
This person's name is Zhao Dahe, because he has been good at swimming since he was a child.
The indentures of these people are in her hands, so there is nothing to worry about.
Bai Shiyin and Yue Shu looked at their benefactor who had arranged everything, and they felt grateful but had no way to repay him.
I don’t even know when I can repay the kindness.
The two men knelt down and saluted.
…
Shen Yueyao watched the boat drift down the river until it disappeared from view, then she turned back.
By the time Shen Yueyao returned, it was already past noon.
As soon as she arrived at the entrance of the alley, she saw Su Xueyi standing at the door.
His brows were tightly furrowed, his face was pale, as if he was worried about something.
But when she saw Shen Yueyao, Su Xueyi's tense spirit relaxed.
"Why are you standing at the door?"
Su Xueyi quickly walked up to Shen Yueyao and hugged her tightly, not caring that they were on the street.
"Are you okay?"
Su Xueyi looked Shen Yueyao up and down, and only breathed a sigh of relief after confirming that she was really fine.
He knew that Yao Niang had gone out to buy groceries and was coming back to make lunch.
Normally, it wouldn't take that long.
But she still hadn't returned after noon, and Su Xueyi couldn't help but feel worried.
Shen Yueyao said: "I'm fine, but I'll talk to you when I get home tonight."
Shen Yueyao lowered her voice when she said this.
Su Xueyi's expression froze and she nodded.
When Su Xueyi and Shen Yueyao entered the yard, they said, "My cousins are worried about you too. I heard you went back home."
Su Xueyi didn't say much, because she didn't want to make everyone worry.
Moreover, Yao Niang always has her own sense of propriety in doing things, and he knows it clearly.
It's one thing to know clearly, but it's another to worry in your heart.
Shen Yueyao nodded and said, "Yes, but it's already past noon, have you eaten yet?"
"My cousin was worried that I was hungry and wanted to go to the kitchen to make some lunch, but I didn't. I ate a lot in the morning and I'm not hungry now."
"They're not hungry either."
In fact, Shen Yueyao was used to eating the food cooked by Shen Yueyao, so naturally she was not used to eating the food cooked by others.
Not to mention that he knew in his heart that his cousin's cooking was probably just average.
His cousin was afraid that he wouldn't be able to get used to the food they cooked, so he wanted to take him out to eat, but it was no use.
It was at this time that Yao Niang came back.
Shen Yueyao smiled and said, "That's perfect. If you're not hungry, just wait a moment. I'll cook first. If I'm quick, it'll be ready in about two quarters of an hour. If I'm slow, it'll be half an hour."
In ancient times, two quarters of an hour was more than half an hour, and half an hour was an hour.
Su Xueyi nodded and said, "I'll help you."
"It's okay, I can do it alone, and you know I cook quickly, so I won't get tired."
"You'll have an exam soon, so go discuss your studies with your cousins. I'll go make dinner."
Su Xueyi looked deeply into Shen Yueyao's eyes and asked worriedly, "Are you not tired?"
Shen Yueyao shook her head and said, "No, I'm going to the kitchen to cook first. You guys go discuss your studies first."
Su Xueyi wanted to say something to Shen Yueyao, but seeing her brisk figure, he shook his head helplessly, with a tender and doting look in his eyes.
Seeing that Shen Yueyao was fine, Su Xueyi breathed a sigh of relief and went into the house to discuss academic matters with Dong Wenren, Kang Haozhi and Feng Xiu'an.
Dong Wenren and the other two felt that after listening to Su Xueyi's instructions, many knowledge points that they didn't understand became clear to them all of a sudden.
Some of their knowledge was rather one-sided, but Su Xueyi's insights were very profound.
They all felt that they had benefited greatly.
In addition, they had eaten such a big bowl of noodles in the morning, so they were not hungry now. They were so eager to learn that they forgot about time.
Shen Yueyao went to the kitchen to cook.
She put away the things she bought and washed and steamed the rice first.
This way, while steaming rice, you can wash, cut and chop vegetables.
Another pot can also be used.
When steaming rice, put some firewood in the stove and just watch it while you do other things.
Shen Yueyao is very fast whether she is cutting vegetables or cooking.
The rice was steamed in half an hour, and Shen Yueyao also prepared a few simple dishes.
The pot used to steam rice is used to make other dishes.
Soon, the kitchen was filled with rich fragrance.
Dong Wenren and the others were originally eager to learn and were discussing academic matters with Su Xueyi. They looked at him with admiration and completely forgot about the time and that it was already past noon.
But suddenly a strong fragrance diffused over, and they were stunned when they smelled the fragrance.
They all felt like they were hallucinating.
How can such a fragrant smell be so strong even from so close?
My mouth is watering.
They had clearly eaten a bowl of delicious and hearty noodles in the morning.
I'm obviously full, so I shouldn't be hungry now.
"Gudong..."
Kang Haozhi swallowed.
He felt that he didn't want to swallow his saliva, it was just too delicious.
When Kang Haozhi swallowed his saliva, Dong Wenren and the others also reacted.
"What smells so good?"
"Is the neighbor cooking?"
"It seems the house next door is also rented to scholars going to Beijing for the imperial examinations. It's amazing that they can cook such delicious food."
They all smelled meat.
They haven't eaten meat for a long time.
I didn't feel hungry at first, I just wanted to study.
But when I smelled the food, my mind was full of food.
They can't help but think about the Chinese New Year celebrations in their hometown, when their family would cook meals that they would not dare to cook on weekdays, a table full of sumptuous meals with meat, and meat-filled dumplings in the evening.
That was the most delicious thing they could eat.
Even though their family's life became better after they passed the imperial examination, they still lived frugally in order to provide them with better education, and only bought them delicious food during the Chinese New Year.
So Kang Haozhi and his friends who live in the village look forward to the New Year.
Children also look forward to the Chinese New Year because they can wear new clothes and eat delicious food.
They couldn't help but think of that scene, and a warm feeling welled up in their hearts.
They even felt full of strength all of a sudden.
I am looking forward to finishing the exam as soon as possible so that I can write a letter to my family. They will definitely be very happy.
Yes, they study and take exams to stand out, not only for themselves, but also to bring honor to their family.
Let their family members be proud of them and be respected by people around them.
If students from poor families want to stand out, they can only take the imperial examinations.
Only after passing the imperial examination could one become an official.
They really save money and study hard.
Now, when I smell the delicious aroma of food, I can't help but drool.
But they also didn't quite believe that the scholar in the next yard could cook delicious food.
The smell of this makes me a little distracted when studying.
Su Xueyi looked gentle and calm.
He smiled and said, "My wife should be making lunch. When she came back, she bought some ingredients and is cooking in the kitchen. We should be ready to eat soon."
Everyone was stunned for a moment.
After everyone digested the content of this sentence, their eyes widened.
Dong Wenren came back to his senses and asked excitedly, "Is my cousin's wife cooking?"
"But how can we let my cousin's wife work so hard? You and my cousin's wife have helped us so much, we should take care of you."
"Yes, yes, we should do the cooking too."
"I already had noodles this morning, how can I have the nerve to ask my benefactor to cook for me at noon?"
They felt very sorry.
I am very grateful in my heart, but I don’t know how to express my gratitude.
They are not people who don't know what is good and what is bad.
Because I know this, I feel even more touched and grateful.
They still remember the taste of the bowl of noodles they had in the morning. It was so fragrant and delicious.
It tastes so good just thinking about it, and it makes people linger in the aftertaste.
I don’t know what my benefactor (cousin’s wife) made at noon, why it smelled so good.
When they entered Beijing, they passed by the first restaurant in the capital and smelled the fragrance of the food inside, but it didn't taste as good as this one.
Su Xueyi said calmly, "It's okay. You are all my cousin's brothers and friends. You don't have to be polite."
"My wife said that we should all focus on studying before the exam."
"And we came to the capital for the purpose of scientific research."
Dong Wenren and the others were filled with emotion, thinking that their cousin had really married such a good and virtuous wife.
Not only does he have a good temperament and good cooking skills, but the most important thing is his character and medical skills.
Dong Wenren couldn't help but sigh in his heart.
He still remembered what his mother said, that a virtuous wife with a good temperament would bring prosperity to the family.
The reason why his parents were kicked out of the Dong family was actually because his grandmother was narrow-minded and only cared about immediate benefits.
Dong Wenren thought of this, shook his head, and stopped thinking about those things.
It’s better to think more about happy things.
Fortunately, he has found his cousin and his wife now.
His aunt and cousin were all doing well too. He would write a letter to tell his parents about it later, and they would surely be very happy.
Even the two scholars who were studying in the house next door swallowed their saliva when they smelled such a strong fragrance.
"What smells so good?"
"I think they're cooking next door."
"Luckily we just had lunch, otherwise we wouldn't be able to read with all that aroma."
"The neighbors are just like us, poor scholars from the lower classes. They can't even afford to buy meat, so how can they cook such delicious meals?"
"Maybe it wasn't made by them, but the aroma is so strong, it feels better than the food made in the restaurant."
"Do you have such cooking skills?"
"Brother Qiu, do you think we should go and make some friends?"
"We come from a poor family. Anyone with a better family background would disdain to make friends with us. It's better for us to focus on our studies."
"But I don't think they're that kind of people. If they were well-off, they wouldn't be renting next door to us. Besides, I saw them once and they seemed very upright and nice, not like the kind of people who curry favor with the powerful."
"Let's wait and see. We came to the capital mainly to participate in the Spring Examination. Let's not cause any trouble."
"But the food they cook is so delicious. My dad is a good cook. He usually helps out in the kitchen. Whenever someone in the countryside has a banquet, my dad goes to help with the cooking. I have some cooking skills too. I can tell how delicious the food is just by smelling it."
The scholar who was speaking also came from the countryside, but his father knew a little about cooking, so his family lived a better life and could save money for his studies.
He himself has some talent in cooking.
It's just that his father wanted him to study, so he didn't let him work hard cooking.
But he was really interested in it.
"Really? That aroma we smelled this morning smelled like noodles, but it smelled much better than ordinary noodles. It was very different."
After they arrived in the capital, they also went to the market and bought some things.
One day it was late and they had a bowl of plain noodles outside.
That was the only thing they were willing to eat. Other things were expensive, so they naturally couldn't afford to buy them.
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