Shulan saw the helpless general, and then saw the pigeon that leisurely spread its wings and flew to his shoulder when it saw people come out.
Swallowing hard, he realized, "These pigeons belong to the General?"
She said that ordinary wild pigeons wouldn't be this fat and unafraid of people.
He Fengmian hummed in agreement and explained, "These are the carrier pigeons that my elder brother and I use."
Shulan nodded and made an "oh" sound, glancing at the plump pigeons with a hint of regret in her voice.
I'm craving roast pigeon.
He Fengmian: "..."
But looking at her longing eyes as she gazed at the pigeons, her desire was overwhelming.
After thinking for a moment, he said, "This one can't be eaten. I'll have someone catch a few more for you, and you can eat them however you like."
Shulan immediately rejoiced: "Great! Then we'll have pigeon soup and roasted pigeon for dinner tonight. General, come home for dinner tonight!"
He Fengmian nodded.
Then he picked up the pigeon from his shoulder and pulled out a small bamboo tube from the fine feathers above the pigeon's leg.
This was the first time Shulan had ever seen a live carrier pigeon, and she stared at it with great curiosity.
Then you see the general, who unfolds a piece of paper as thin as a cicada's wing.
Shulan marveled inwardly at the wisdom of the ancients.
He Fengmian quickly glanced at the contents.
She peeked around curiously, looking both curious and amazed.
He asked, "Want to see?"
Shulan quickly waved her hand and said, "No, no, no, I don't want to see it."
She hadn't forgotten her identity.
Even if everyone believes in themselves now, one must have self-awareness and not be too curious.
She always kept in mind that she was a Xie family girl whom everyone disliked.
Instead, He Fengmian handed her the paper, which was as thin as a cicada's wing: "You can read it. It's a letter from my elder brother. He said in the letter that His Majesty really likes your crossbow. He is overjoyed and will reward you handsomely. The reward will come with my elder brother."
Shulan's eyes lit up when she learned there would be a reward.
Judging from His Majesty's appearance, he doesn't seem like a stingy person; the gifts he bestows must be very valuable.
Unable to resist asking, "What will His Majesty reward us with? Will there be silver or something like that?"
Of course, she doesn't need any gold or silver items. It would be difficult for her to part with these palace items. It would be better to just reward her with silver.
She'd seen emperors on TV, who would casually offer thousands of taels of gold.
If you had that money, you'd be living the high life wherever you went.
He Fengmian looked at her money-grubbing appearance with a smile in his eyes.
But then I thought, isn't her focus on money just a way to prepare for her own death?
The smile in his eyes faded slightly, but he explained seriously, "You have no official position and are in this city. Those fiefdoms are not suitable for you. His Majesty should take this into consideration and will give you gold, silver and jade items instead."
Shu Lan was even happier. When He Fengmian took her back to the clinic, everyone could clearly see her joy and asked, "Dr. Shu, what made you so happy?"
"It's nothing, I just saw that Aunt Chen had some good food, so I was in a good mood." Since it was still unresolved and she didn't want to flaunt her wealth, she naturally couldn't say anything.
Today, Chen Ma made a new dish called "Silk Doll," a Guizhou delicacy also known as vegetarian spring rolls.
When I was in school, this was sold outside the school. I would eat this when I didn't feel like eating in the summer.
A thin little pancake, made from rice flour, is as thin as paper but about the size of a palm. Spread with chili oil, then roll in cucumber strips, stir-fried dried tofu, kelp strips, and other ingredients. It is not only sour and spicy, but also appetizing and good for the spleen.
She suddenly mentioned wanting to eat this a few days ago, and just like that, Chen Ma made some yesterday. Although she didn't have seaweed and cucumber strips, she substituted them with other vegetables, and the taste was excellent. Everyone loved it, and it sold out in no time.
Upon hearing about this delicacy, everyone perked up, exclaiming, "This is the first time I've ever tasted something so delicious! The skin is so soft!"
"That's right, the chili peppers are very fragrant. Next year when I grow more of those chili peppers, I'll make a jar of them too. They'll be delicious with steamed buns."
That spicy sauce was also made by Chen's mother herself.
It uses wild mountain peppers, which are both spicy and refreshing.
Even in this kind of weather, which can cause internal heat, people's love for it remains undiminished.
When Shulan learned that the winters here were very cold, she started promoting this wild chili pepper to everyone, encouraging them to grow it at home.
After the chili peppers grow, they can be dried in the sun.
With Chef Chen Ma around, the chili peppers were quickly accepted by everyone, and now every household is starting to save seeds and plant them.
Shulan and Luo Chenxuan were so tempted by what they heard that they ran over and ate a few, which finally satisfied their cravings.
Shimo brought over several pigeons and pheasants, so Shulan didn't dare to eat too much and saved room for the evening's feast.
Days with delicious food are always happy, and the plump roasted pigeon was indeed as delicious as Shulan had predicted.
The stewed pheasant was also very delicious, and with the addition of dried shiitake mushrooms, the aroma still lingers in my mouth.
With so much delicious food, plus the silk doll dish that Chen Ma made that evening, she, Xiao Cui, and Luo Chenxuan ate until they were stuffed and had to go for a walk to digest.
He Fengmian found their behavior both amusing and exasperating.
Just as he was about to leave, Shulan said, "General, I'll go to the military camp with you tonight."
She knew that the general was anxious and worried about Vice General Zhao's situation.
Madam Ma's condition has stabilized. She has instructed Huang Qi to go for a follow-up visit tomorrow. With her at the military camp tonight, if anything happens to Deputy General Zhao, at least everyone won't have to travel.
He Fengmian nodded: "Okay, I'll take you back to the city tomorrow morning."
She waved her hand: "The clinic has Huang Qi and others here, so there's no need to worry. I'll be seeing patients at the military camp for the next couple of days. It rained the other day, so I don't know how the herbs are doing. Some need to be dried, and others need to be sorted out."
Huang Qi and his colleagues are far more skilled in medicine than Li Renshan.
Besides, if anything really happens, you can go to the military camp to find her.
She doesn't usually spend much time in the military camp, and the men there don't usually pay much attention to minor ailments. So, she'll take advantage of these few days there so that if any of them feel unwell, they can go there for a checkup.
He Fengmian didn't say anything.
Shulan prepared several sets of clothes, some common items, and even some mosquito-repelling herbs. She said to him, "I've prepared these herbs these past few days and tried them at home and at the clinic. The mosquitoes have indeed decreased significantly. I'll try them in the military camp tonight. If they work well, we can use them to fumigate the camp."
He took the large bag of herbs and said, "Okay."
Shulan carried her medical kit, said a few words to Uncle Rong and Aunt Chen, and then left.
Uncle Rong watched the two riding away into the distance, and chuckled as he said to his wife beside him, "It seems we'll be able to welcome our young lady soon."
Granny Lu wholeheartedly agreed: "That's right."
The couple were overjoyed at the thought of the great event that was about to happen to their household.
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