Despite the heavy snow, the carriage moved quite fast.
They arrived at the clinic quickly. There were still a few patients there, but the number of patients at the restaurant had decreased significantly.
The place, which is usually packed, now only has a few people drinking and chatting.
They greeted Shulan and the others warmly.
Uncle Rong was very happy to see them return: "Young Master, Young Madam, you're back! Are you cold? Come inside and warm up."
There was a charcoal stove inside.
It's quite warm inside.
Shulan couldn't help but remind you: "When you're burning charcoal, you must remember not to close the doors and windows tightly, as this can easily lead to poisoning."
Uncle Rong and the others quickly nodded: "We know."
She went to the kitchen to find Aunt Chen.
Chen Ma was very happy to see her: "Miss, are you hungry? Would you like something to eat?"
She has a rather shy personality.
They usually only cook and never come out to meet guests.
Hearing the young lady's voice outside, she, who hadn't seen her for many days, also missed her dearly.
"I'm not hungry, but I want to eat the braised noodles you make, Aunt Chen."
Chen's mother was immediately excited and wanted to do it.
But Shulan stopped her and handed her two bottles: "I heard this is very effective for rheumatism. Chen Ma, you can take it and use it. I'll write you a prescription this afternoon. Soak your feet tonight and you'll sleep more comfortably."
Chen's mother was overworked from washing clothes all year round.
Moreover, even in winter, he was immersed in cold water and developed rheumatism.
It's okay when the weather is hot, but my hands and feet hurt when the weather is cold.
Although there is medication to alleviate the symptoms in Shulan, its effectiveness is generally limited.
This time we're going to the Celestial Tribe.
Seeing that they live in such a place year after year, they must have rheumatism.
So I asked them if they had any good methods for treating rheumatism.
Sure enough, there was.
The witch doctor not only gave her two bottles of medicine, but also kindly gave them the prescription.
Shulan knew that with the sudden change in weather, Chen Ma's rheumatism must have flared up.
She's the kind of person who can endure things, but doesn't want to trouble others.
I would never let anyone know unless the pain was unbearable.
Chen Ma's rheumatism has indeed flared up since yesterday.
Especially after the snow today, her hands and feet were not very nimble.
When I heard that this wasn't even the coldest time yet.
Chen Ma looked at the medicine in her hand.
Thinking that her young mistress was so busy, yet still remembered her rheumatism, she was very touched and happy, but also a little worried: "Miss, Chen Ma is fine. When you're away from home, please take good care of yourself."
Shulan said coquettishly, "I'm doing fine outside, you don't need to worry. As long as you and Xiaocui are doing well, I can work outside with peace of mind."
"Okay, Xiao Cui and I are both fine, you don't need to worry." These words were not insincere at all.
Compared to when I was at the Xie family mansion, this is truly a paradise on earth.
They no longer have to be subservient to others or live in constant fear.
They wouldn't have to worry about where the money would come from, whether they would go hungry, or whether they would be bullied by other young ladies and gentlemen.
So even though they've been in the border town for so long, their family hasn't lost weight or become haggard.
On the contrary, his mental state is much better than before.
Like Xiao Cui, her personality has become much more lively than before.
She was truly gratified when she saw her daughter give her the money she had earned for the first time.
It wasn't because my daughter gave me money.
Instead, her daughter learned skills from the young lady, which not only allowed her to earn money on her own in the future, but also enabled her to find a good family and not have to be a servant like herself.
With those unpleasant things gone from my mind, plus being able to do what I love every day and earn money, I naturally feel happy every day.
Seeing Chen Ma smiling so happily, Shulan was naturally happy too.
Meanwhile, He Fengmian was also talking to Uncle Rong.
Uncle Rong learned that his second young master would be staying at home for a few days.
He said happily, "Young master, the heating on the kang (heated brick bed) in the courtyard where the young mistress lives is not strong enough."
"Or I could have the servants move all of the young mistress's things to the Lin courtyard later."
In this border town, because it's so cold, poor families might sleep on a heated brick bed all year round.
But for wealthy families, it's only after the weather gets cold that they start heating their kang (heated brick bed) to sleep, so it's warmer.
He Fengmian paused, but did not refuse, nodding: "Okay."
Uncle Rong immediately went to prepare with a smile.
Shulan, who was just about to invite He Fengmian to eat braised noodles, watched as Uncle Rong happily left the house.
Still there, he asked curiously, "Isn't it snowing? Uncle Rong, where are you going?"
He Fengmian remained calm and lied through his teeth: "Uncle Rong said that the kang (heated brick bed) in your yard is not hot enough, and he's worried that you won't be able to stay warm at night. He asked if we could find someone to fix it first. If we can't fix it, we might have to move you to my yard."
After saying that, he stared at Shulan and said, "If you feel uncomfortable, I'll have Uncle Rong arrange another courtyard for you."
Shulan did feel a bit inconvenienced and was just about to say that she was troubling them when...
Then He Fengmian said, "However, I sleep in the courtyard behind you. I wonder if Chen Xuan has discovered anything, or if he will tell my uncle and the others."
Shulan hesitated: "I don't think so, I haven't heard that little girl mention it."
He Fengmian said expressionlessly, "That little girl is shrewd. When my uncle and the others left, they specifically instructed her to keep an eye on me."
Shulan glanced at him with a strange look in her eyes, but said nothing more, only saying, "Okay."
He Fengmian secretly breathed a sigh of relief, just as Granny Lu came out with the braised noodles.
As he turned away, he didn't notice Shulan's thoughtful expression.
Chen Ma's cooking skills are undoubtedly excellent. They had been traveling for the past two days and their meals had been rather ordinary. This braised noodle dish completely comforted their hearts.
Seeing the two of them enjoying their meal, even Chen Ma said, "Miss, son-in-law, you must be tired these past few days. I'll cook something delicious for you when we get back this afternoon."
Shulan nodded: "Great! We brought venison and lots of other good food, so we can have hot pot and barbecue together. I'll talk to Huang Qi and the others and ask them to come too."
"good."
After finishing the meal, Shulan went to the clinic to inform them, and everyone naturally agreed.
When the clinic and restaurants were empty, they simply followed the example of other shops, closed their doors, and went home early.
The once quiet general's residence suddenly became lively.
In such cold weather, everyone was thoroughly satisfied with the steaming hot pot, but Shulan seemed a little distracted while eating.
When they were alone, Shulan deliberately said to the old housekeeper, "Uncle Rong, it's still snowing tonight, so we don't need to get up early tomorrow. Let Huang Qi and the others sleep here tonight. I see that there are plenty of rooms in the courtyard where I used to stay, so let them stay there. Let Chen Xuan and Xiao Cui stay in my courtyard."
Uncle Rong chuckled and said, "Alright, then this old servant will make the arrangements right away."
"Thank you for your help, Uncle Rong."
Watching the old steward leave without mentioning the lack of heat in the bed, he fell into deep thought once again.
She felt she needed to sort out her time with He Fengmian.
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