Chapter 262 The Charm of the Little Cook
"Don't worry. I will investigate this matter thoroughly. Tomorrow I will retrieve the medicinal residue and examine it carefully. As for the mysterious person you mentioned, I will also trace his origins and motives. Everything will gradually become clear."
Gu Yuexuan felt reassured by the way Tu Subo handled the situation.
She was indeed extremely tired. She mumbled a few words incoherently, then found a warm corner in Tu Subo's outstretched arms and quickly fell asleep in his arms.
Tu Subo lowered his head gently and placed an almost imperceptible kiss on her soft hair.
"Don't worry... everything will be taken care of..."
Perhaps because she finally confided her deep inner anxiety to someone she could trust, Gu Yuexuan enjoyed a rare deep and peaceful sleep.
Although she was not seen at her usual wake-up time, everyone in the family understood the immense stress she had been under recently. Even the lively little ones in the house consciously kept down their noise, determined to let her enjoy a good sleep without worries.
When Gu Yuexuan slowly opened her eyes and regained consciousness, it was already after lunch.
In the quiet courtyard, Tu Suting was trying hard to show his hands, which were swollen like transparent crystal, to Tu Subo and Tu Su Minfei. Tears were welling up in his eyes and his voice was obviously choked.
"You can't even imagine the excruciating pain of a poisonous bee sting!"
"The most unbearable thing is that the pain at that time was just an appetizer, and the subsequent torture was the real torment!"
Tu Suting struggled to twist his body, trying to hide his swollen and deformed hand in his sleeve, but failed. Under the strange gazes of Tu Subo and Tu Sumin, he took a breath of cold air in pain, his face twisted. "Redness, swelling, pain, and that excruciating itching. The slightest touch causes my skin to break and bleed. That burning pain seems to tear my soul apart!"
"If Xuanxuan hadn't sent someone to bring me those pain-relieving ointments, you might not have seen me, Third Uncle, when you came back..."
Tu Subo's eyes swept across the air, his expression complicated: "Xuan Xuan had people trap those annoying parasitic wasps on the ridge?"
Tu Suting smiled bitterly: "It's really a headache."
"We only found three beehives when we went into the mountains that day. We worked very hard to capture the queen bee. Only one swarm of bees was left in those beehives; the other two swarms disappeared without a trace."
"Xuanxuan said this is far from enough. She has been sending people to search the mountains these days, and it seems they have found a few more nests."
As for how many nests were found, Tu Suting no longer had the energy to care.
He was tired of even hearing the words now.
After a night of trance, Tu Suminfei had regained his usual composure. He coughed lightly, a hint of joking on his lips: "Uncle San, this kind of suffering is really unbearable. Next time you go to the fields, you must be extra careful."
At least, you must never touch those poisonous bees easily again.
Tu Suting sighed repeatedly in regret. Gu Yuexuan listened to what he said and tried hard to suppress the corners of her mouth that were raised.
Mrs. Yu, who was meticulously sewing in the yard, saw her and immediately said with concern, "Xuanxuan, the food I left for you is still warm in the pot. If you plan to go to the fields, remember to eat something first."
Gu Yuexuan gently stroked her nose and nodded in agreement. Before dinner, she went into the house to visit her elderly grandfather.
Last night, the old grandfather finally enjoyed a deep and comfortable sleep. Although his face still looked a little pale, the restored vitality and spirit made Gu Yuexuan feel a great comfort.
"The imperial doctors all agree that there is nothing serious, so I guess grandpa is indeed fine, right?" she thought to herself.
The old grandfather waved his hand gently, signaling Gu Yuexuan to have breakfast, while Tu Su Yanting and Tu Su Yunxi were busy shuttling around the house, quickly setting up the small dining table.
Due to my grandfather’s health condition, the family’s diet became extremely simple.
On the dining table, a few warm steamed buns, a bowl of rice porridge dotted with chopped green vegetables, and two plates of perfectly pickled vegetables made up today's breakfast.
Tu Su Yunxi, the little girl who had just turned one year old, carefully arranged the ends of her chopsticks neatly and called out in a clear voice, "Sister-in-law, it's time to eat!"
Gu Yuexuan smiled brightly and gently rubbed her head. Then she walked to her seat, picked up the bowl, and gestured to Tu Suting and the others, "Third Uncle, would you like some more?"
Tu Suting quickly waved his hands and said gently, "We are all full, only you are still hungry."
As soon as he finished speaking, he began to tell Tu Subo and Tu Su Minfei about his tragic experience of being besieged, which made the people in the yard laugh softly.
After Gu Yuexuan finished her meal, she planned to inspect the fields, and Tu Subo naturally stood up and followed her.
Tu Su Yanting and Tu Su Yunxi followed behind, carrying small baskets, skipping and jumping all the way, picking unknown wild flowers along the way and laughing heartily.
Upon learning that Tu Su Minyang and Tu Su Minxu had gone out early in the morning to collect herbs for their grandfather to soak in water, Gu Yuexuan couldn't help but admire: "These little guys are really capable, each one more sensible than the other."
They all understood that their grandfather was ill and they couldn't add to the trouble. Whether it was Tu Su Minyang, who was not very good at studying, or Tu Su Minxu, who knew little about the world, they tried their best to do what they could within their abilities and try to share some of the worries of the elders in the family.
Tu Su Yanting has been observing the stove for a long time. Now she can step on a small stool, stretch out her arms, roll up her sleeves, wave the spatula, and show the style of a little cook.
Although Tu Su Yunxi is young, his nimble little legs are constantly busy, and he seems to never know what tiredness is all day long.
No matter how much help she has provided, just by seeing her lively appearance, one can feel a sense of vitality.
Tu Subo glanced at her, a smile appeared on his lips, and he praised: "You are still better."
He always praised Gu Yuexuan without reservation, but Gu Yuexuan just chuckled after hearing it: "What does it have to do with me?"
"You taught me well."
Although those little guys are young, they have always been the treasures of their elders at home. They are spoiled and willful and do whatever they want. They have countless small shortcomings. Although they cannot be called bad, it is a headache to raise them.
But children are always kind by nature, and none of them is truly hopeless.
After following Gu Yuexuan for a while, although they were still thin, they each learned many new skills.
Those little guys who once stumbled around are now full of vitality like saplings, which makes people happy to watch.
Gu Yuexuan did not take credit for it, but just blinked her eyes in a helpless manner.
Tu Subo gently stretched out his finger, hooked it around her little finger, and pinched it affectionately: "You are really outstanding, no one can compare to you."
"Those little guys all have great affection for you. You will surely grow up healthy in the future."
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