Jiang Tangtang smiled and accepted the bowl, thanked Luo Taohua, and said, "I can't finish all of this. Sister-in-law, could you get me a bowl so I can share some with my mother?"
"It was my oversight. I'll go get it right now." Luo Taohua practically ran to get a bowl and handed it to Jiang Tangtang.
She said apologetically, "I didn't expect my aunts to come back with you. If I had known earlier, I would have done more. Anyway, this rotten maid leaf is nothing special, it just takes a little effort."
“Sister-in-law, please don’t say that. Making ‘fairy tofu’ is troublesome. You have to work during the day and still find time to make ‘fairy tofu’. It’s already very hard for you.”
As they were talking, Jiang Tangtang had already divided more than half of the bowl for Wang Shi.
She took a bite of the "fairy tofu" and praised, "My sister-in-law and second sister-in-law are really good cooks! They're making it better and better. You're both amazing!"
Hearing Jiang Tangtang's praise, Luo Taohua and Zhou Qiongniang were both delighted, silently thinking that their third sister-in-law was getting better and better.
Cai Chunrong and her sisters-in-law looked as if they had seen a ghost.
When did my sister-in-law and her two sisters-in-law get along so well?
Moreover, judging from their expressions, they were clearly trying to curry favor with their sister-in-law.
While the sisters-in-law were questioning their existence, Wang handed them the "fairy tofu" in the bowl and said, "Try it, the fairy tofu your sister gave you is really delicious."
The daughters-in-law all politely declined, saying, "Mother, you're old, you should eat."
“If they’re giving you food, then try it. You’re just enjoying your sister’s good fortune.” Madam Wang raised her eyebrows slightly, revealing a stern expression.
The group didn't dare to refuse any longer, so they took it, each ate a small bite, and returned the rest.
Wang didn't want to eat any more, so she gave the rest to her sons.
So this small bowl was passed around among the Jiang family members, and everyone took a bite. After finishing it, they couldn't help but lick their lips.
The tofu was already refreshing and delicious, and Luo Taohua added two large spoonfuls of honey to it in order to please Jiang Tangtang.
For the Jiang family members who were fleeing, that taste was simply divine nectar.
The eyes of Jiang Tangtang's little nephews lit up when they looked at her.
My aunt is not only good at finding bird eggs and mushrooms, but also has that incredibly delicious "fairy tofu." They should listen to their aunt from now on.
Jiang Tangtang had no idea that these young men had become completely devoted to her because of a single bite of "fairy tofu." She was currently preparing a meal with Zhou Qiongniang.
As darkness fell, she didn't bother Zhou Qiongniang to make her the troublesome fried rice with eggs. Instead, she took out the mushrooms she had casually picked by the roadside on her way back, washed them, and used them to cook porridge.
Ducks marinated with salt and spices are then braised with several duck eggs.
This stunned the Jiang family.
As far as they knew, the Lu family wasn't well-off. White rice and meat were things they only ate during festivals like Chinese New Year.
Why are the Lu family treating them to such good food even though they're fleeing from disaster?
Wang was uneasy and pulled Jiang Tangtang aside, saying, "Tangtang, where did your family get so much grain?"
"With all this lavish food, are you planning to starve? Why don't your father and I go eat some dry rations? We actually have some food saved up, not much, but enough to keep us from starving. We're really worried about you like this."
Today they were busy traveling, and although Jiang Tangtang and Lu Shiyan told the Jiang family about settling down in the valley, they didn't have time to tell them about going outside to plunder grain.
Jiang Tangtang thought for a moment and then told her about Lu Shiyan leading his men to rob grain outside the valley.
"Don't worry, Mother. All that grain is our family's rightful share, and your son-in-law caught the ducks. So you can eat without worry!"
Wang Shi, however, felt no relief whatsoever. Her eyes nearly popped out of her head in shock. "What did you say? Your son-in-law went outside and stole the Western Rong soldiers' food? How dare you be so bold? Those were Western Rong soldiers wielding broadswords, killing people like slicing melons. You're incredibly audacious."
"Don't worry, Mother, we know what we're doing." Jiang Tangtang thought about how Lu Shiyan killed people and realized that he probably wasn't much gentler than the Xirong people.
Wang asked with surprise and uncertainty, "Is it safe for us to stay here?"
Jiang Tangtang said, "The cave leading into the valley is quite hidden and not easy to find from the outside, so we should be fine for now."
Of course, it's not like you can't find them at all.
In addition, others can also cross the mountains to reach the valley.
It's impossible to completely isolate oneself from the world and avoid danger. But to be able to do so is already quite remarkable.
Wang understood this principle and didn't ask any further questions. That evening, the Jiang family enjoyed a hearty meal at the Lu family's hospitality before finding a place to rest in the valley.
Lu Chenyan hadn't seen his parents for almost two days. Today, as soon as Jiang Tangtang returned, he followed her around like a little shadow.
There were too many people earlier, and Jiang Tangtang didn't pay attention to him. Now that she finally had some free time, she started to check on her son's life these past two days.
"Mom, can I name the puppy Black Cloud?" The mother and son were sleeping together on a large stone slab. Lu Chenyan held the wolf cub in one arm and held his mother's hand affectionately with the other.
"Why do you want to call him Black Cloud?" Jiang Tangtang thought he was getting cuter and cuter the more she looked at him, and asked with a smile.
Lu Chenyan unconsciously touched the wolf cub's fluffy body and said, "It feels as soft as a cloud."
Jiang Tangtang praised, "So that's how it is! My son is really great, the name he chose has a very profound meaning."
Hearing his mother's praise, Lu Chenyan smiled with a mixture of pride and shyness.
Jiang Tangtang patted his head. "Alright, go to sleep!"
Lu Chenyan obediently closed his eyes.
Jiang Tangtang closed her eyes and drifted off to sleep.
The valley was serene, as if everyone had drifted off to sleep. But in one part of the forest, things were anything but peaceful.
Guo Xuantong drank too much water during the day, and woke up in the middle of the night needing to urinate.
No houses have been built in the valley yet, so when people need to relieve themselves, they go to a secluded spot in the woods. During the day, women often go to the woods alone, but at night, they usually invite someone to accompany them.
Guo Xuantong had just had a fight with her mother and sister during the day because of Lu Shiyan, and she was still angry with them. Not wanting to call them, she went to the woods alone.
Thinking that I shouldn't go too far, I'd just relieve myself at the edge of the woods and then come back.
But just as they reached the edge of the woods, a dark figure pulled them into the depths of the forest.
Guo Xuantong was startled and opened her mouth to scream. But the shadowy figure was prepared and quickly covered her mouth with a large hand.
Guo Xuantong panicked and tried to struggle. But how could a delicate young lady who was usually out of breath after walking easily break free from the hold of a burly man?
The man dragged her along until they reached a large rock. He pressed her down onto the rock and then impatiently began to pull down her pants.
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