Qin Jiangqiu used to admire people who were good at reading history books. Her senior brother was one of them. He was well-versed in the Four Books and Five Classics at a young age and could talk about historical figures in great detail!
She was very curious as to why he would be interested in such a dry history book. Wouldn't it be better to read a novel that doesn't require much brainpower?!
But they said, "There's a golden house in books; you can see the lives of countless people, grasp the laws of history, and thus understand life!" Ah, look at that! That's the difference!
Suddenly, she missed him. She wondered how he was doing. They were childhood sweethearts who had grown up together. When she joined the police force, she was somewhat influenced by him. She wondered if he would be sad after she died. Usually, he would find her noisy very annoying!
Before she could think further, she heard Wu Chunhua's voice coming from the kitchen.
"Third Aunt, you're up? I just made you some pancakes, they're still warm, and I even added fried eggs inside!" Wu Chunhua said with a smile.
Knowing that Qin San Niang had been working very hard these past few days, she felt sorry for her and got up early in the morning to make pancakes.
"Don't worry, there's still plenty left in the pot! Save it all for them, you eat first!" With that, he placed a plate of pickled vegetables and a bowl of thick rice porridge in front of her.
These pancakes taste best when they're fresh out of the pan. Wu Chunhua wiped away a thin layer of sweat and continued rolling out the dough in her hands. There were finely chopped scallions and some ghee that had been prepared next to her.
After taking a sip of the hot porridge, Qin San Niang felt a warmth spread through her heart. These families, though not related by blood, had supported each other along the way, making them more like family.
"Sister Chunhua, don't work too hard. You got up so early this morning, didn't you?" There's no pressure cooker or anything like that now. For this porridge to be so thick, you must have soaked the rice and beans last night and started cooking it early this morning. You probably had to get up before dawn.
"Oh, what's the big deal? It's not like it's anything heavy!" Wu Chunhua said, she really didn't feel tired!
Although during the day I still have to do the forehead band, help pick and chop vegetables and cook, and even take a trip to the construction site to do what I can, after all, I still have my own house, and I can't feel at ease if I don't check on it.
But she was overjoyed. She didn't know what had gotten into her before; she'd actually thought her husband's family was everything! That good-for-nothing was everything! Without her husband, she'd have nothing left to live on! But now, her life was full of hope. What men, what strong men?! They were all just stumbling blocks!
What she's worried about now is that Third Aunt and the others will be tired. She's trying to add more nutrition to their meals. They used to be reluctant to eat an egg, but now they can add three eggs to an egg drop soup! Of course, she herself is still reluctant to drink it, but she's happy as long as she sees everyone drinking it!
Nowadays, most of the meals at home are decided by Liu and Wu Chunhua, and the menu changes every day! But according to Qin Sanniang's policy, the meals for the helpers always include at least one meat dish.
Wu Chunhua would believe everything that Qin San Niang said without question, and as long as she followed San Niang's instructions, she would not go wrong!
Seeing that she was truly busy and looking radiant, Qin San Niang didn't say much, only praising how comfortably she ate breakfast.
The greatest praise for a cook is when their food is appreciated by diners. Wu Chunhua smiled broadly, muttering to herself that she would use less oil when making pancakes for her child, and also make an egg custard for easy digestion. She would also make some rice porridge for lunch...
After tidying herself up, Qin San Niang set off.
Now that the weather is warmer, more and more people are going to the market in He County. However, most of them are selling goods. There are peddlers carrying loads on their shoulders and vendors pushing carts. Everyone has a happy look on their face and their eyes are full of expectation.
Now, the situation in Jiangnan is gradually stabilizing, offering a brief respite in this chaotic world; as long as there is life, there is hope. However, most people probably aren't thinking that far ahead; as long as they can make money in today's business, they're happy enough!
I walked briskly for miles without realizing it, and I didn't feel tired at all! This didn't seem like my usual strength. Could it be because my strength had increased rapidly? Unexpected surprises kept coming one after another!
However, she hadn't encountered a passing oxcart for so long. She didn't know if she had set off too late or too early. In any case, she would have to measure the journey on foot today!
When she arrived in He County, she heard from the people around her that it was exactly Chen Shi Zheng, which is around eight o'clock.
The guards at the city gate are still there, but they are not as strict as they were during the New Year. Presumably, the higher-ups have withdrawn the order! The guards are too lazy to check people. Asking them one by one is a waste of breath, and they might not even get a few extra copper coins.
"Hey, aren't you Huang the镖头's brother-in-law? You've come into the city again today?" The city guard asked when he saw Qin San Niang.
These guards were just the lowest-ranking soldiers, with no real benefits to their daily lives. They weren't destined for the wealth and privilege of working in the government office. They had to stand here all day, wasting their breath!
Qin San Niang's mind was racing with calculations. Although the city guards seemed dispensable now, they would be very useful when the city was sealed off! Just like the cities they had passed through on their journey, if they had been familiar with the city guards, they wouldn't have suffered much trouble.
Thinking of this, Qin Sanniang went over with a smile, "Oh dear, I've run into you again, brother! I've come to town to take care of some business today. These are pancakes I made myself. If you don't mind, brother, please have a bite. My sister-in-law made them early this morning, and they're still warm!"
Seeing the opportunity, Qin San Niang offered him the pancakes that Wu Chunhua had prepared for lunch. The pancakes were wrapped in leaves and then in a cloth, so they were still warm even after half an hour of walking.
The yamen runner guarding the city, surnamed Song, was delighted to see that the pancakes were made of white flour. His son hadn't eaten white flour in a long time, and he hadn't expected that his family would be willing to use it. However, looking at the boy's fair skin and tender flesh, he knew that he was a pampered child at home.
"Hey, I didn't expect you to have white flour pancakes, buddy. Well then, I won't be polite!" The constable happily took the pancakes and carefully put them in his inner pocket. These were precious things; he'd take them home for his son. Although he hadn't eaten breakfast himself, he'd brought coarse grain pancakes, which would keep him full.
"Oh, I didn't bring much with me to the city. Brother, are you still working here at noon? I'll bring you some meat buns when I come out." After saying this, Qin San Niang bid him farewell, but her words were not just polite; she genuinely intended to befriend him.
"Alright, this pancake is fine. You can go and get busy now!" The constable politely saw her off, thinking to himself that the work at the escort agency was quite lucrative. Look, even his relatives could benefit from it.
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