Cao Yaozong is dead.
Previously, Die Lian had been tyrannical in the mansion, thinking she had Cao Yaozong and the entire Cao family under her control, and was enjoying boundless glory. Now, she was sent to the government office.
After seeing the scene, everyone was reluctant to leave and wanted to discuss it further.
Unfortunately, the sandstorm was too strong; every few words you spoke resulted in a mouthful of sand, requiring you to spit it out several times.
Everyone was reluctant to leave and said they would talk again tomorrow after the sandstorm subsided.
Madam Cao stood there, her expression unchanged, and gracefully curtsied to everyone, saying, "I apologize for the disgraceful events that have occurred in the Cao family."
After saying that, he bowed again.
Everyone already knew about Cao Yaozong's affair, and even if it really was Cao's wife and Cao Yaozu who did it, they still felt that he deserved it.
Someone shouted, "Madam Cao, don't worry about it. The wicked will be punished by Heaven."
Pshaw, pshaw, pshaw.
Others chimed in, "Yes."
Pshaw, pshaw, pshaw.
Mrs. Cao, who had maintained a calm expression, finally smiled and said sincerely, "Thank you for your concern, neighbors."
Shulan watched as many people spat, but only Madam Cao remained calm and unfazed by the sandstorm, thinking to herself that she was indeed a formidable character.
However, looking at the deathly look in this lady's eyes, it seems she has lost the will to live.
He whispered to the bearded man next to him, "Let's go back, pshaw."
He Fengmian: "..."
He took the uncle and nephew back to the clinic.
Seeing that the sandstorm was too strong and that the clinic and food stalls had no business, he packed up the shops and returned home early.
With He Fengmian at home, Chen Ma naturally showcased all the new culinary skills she had recently learned, preparing a large table of dishes.
Looking at all the dishes and then at Uncle Rong and the others who were about to leave, He Fengmian said, "Uncle Rong, let's invite everyone to come and eat together."
Shulan chimed in, "That's right, Uncle Rong, let them bring the food over so we can all eat together. The General and I can't finish it all."
Uncle Rong looked at his two masters and nodded happily: "Good."
Hurry up and get everyone over here.
The long table, which was originally just for the two of them eating, suddenly became lively.
At first, everyone was reserved. Even though the He family wasn't a demanding master, they, as servants, didn't dare to be presumptuous.
Shulan and Uncle Rong livened up the atmosphere, and everyone relaxed.
And everyone enjoyed Chen Ma's cooking very much.
Especially her newly made chive boxes, even He Fengmian couldn't help but eat a few more, saying, "Delicious, Chen Ma's cooking is excellent."
Chen Ma was naturally happy to receive praise from the general.
He smiled and said, "It was Miss who taught me. Otherwise, how would I have thought that there was such a way to eat it?"
Shulan said while picking at the braised large intestine next to her, "I just mentioned my idea, and Chen Ma made it right away. And it tastes so good. Chen Ma is the most amazing one."
She only saw stir-fried chives the day before yesterday and casually mentioned that she wanted to eat chive pancakes. She briefly explained the recipe to Chen Ma, and to her surprise, Chen Ma made them the very next day.
There aren't many varieties of vegetables grown here on the border, but frost-resistant vegetables like chives are available.
As long as the roots are preserved, one crop after another will grow. Even if the above-ground parts are covered by heavy snow and frozen to death in winter, the underground parts will enter a dormant state.
After the soil thaws in spring, it will start to sprout and grow again, so chives are a common vegetable to eat here during this season.
Shulan just mentioned it casually, and Chen Ma immediately followed her instructions. Unexpectedly, the taste was even better than what she had eaten outside before.
Even though there are so many more seasonings available today, anything made by Aunt Chen is guaranteed to taste delicious.
Shulan picked up a piece of large intestine and gave it to the bearded man, saying, "Try this, it's especially delicious."
He Fengmian: "..."
He kept avoiding putting any in there because he could tell it was pig intestines and didn't want to taste it.
Seeing her expectant look, he had no choice but to pick up the piece of large intestine and put it in his mouth expressionlessly.
He intended to chew a few times and then swallow, but after not tasting the flavor, he paused, chewed a few more times, and exclaimed, "Delicious!"
Shulan picked up another piece of large intestine with her chopsticks and ate it, saying proudly, "Nothing made by Aunt Chen is ever bad."
He Fengmian nodded in agreement; the restaurant's business spoke for itself.
Seeing her pick up some food for herself, he also picked up a piece of meat that she liked and put it in her bowl: "Eat more."
"good."
The two got along more and more harmoniously, and the happiest people were Uncle Rong and his wife, and Aunt Chen.
After finishing her meal, Shulan looked at the howling wind outside and was wondering where to go to digest her food when He Fengmian handed her something.
He was immediately delighted: "A hand crossbow."
He Fengmian nodded: "Ten were made first. Apart from this one, the others have been sent over there. My elder brother said that besides my grandparents, he would send two to His Majesty."
Shulan nodded: "Sure, I'll have my older brother keep one for self-defense too, it'll suit him."
Placing it in a wheelchair can indeed save a life in case of danger.
"good."
Seeing the obvious delight she showed, he swallowed hard and asked, "Want to give it a try?"
Seeing her looking out at the sandstorm, he said, "There's a training ground at home that's unaffected by the sandstorm."
Shulan then became interested: "Sure, I can give it a try."
Following the bearded man to another courtyard, they saw a huge indoor martial arts training ground, which was brightly lit by enormous candles.
It was very large and empty inside, with all sorts of weapons on both sides. Judging from the wear and tear, it was clear that it had been used frequently.
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