Chapter 585 A Dream of Youth 117
The cool, soft, and chewy glutinous rice balls paired with crisp, sweet pear chunks are incredibly refreshing and delicious. The addition of crushed orange juice adds a touch of sweetness with a hint of tartness, making it a cool and refreshing treat for the summer heat.
Before Xie Ning had even finished eating half of her meal, Huo Xiao handed her a small plate of five-colored water dumplings. "These were just made this morning, they taste perfect, have a taste."
Water dumplings, also known as white dumplings or green dumplings, are dumplings made from glutinous rice flour. In addition to their diverse colors, they also come in a variety of shapes.
Xie Ning picked up a pink peach blossom water ball and took a bite. The outer skin was chewy and soft with a refreshing aroma. Inside was red bean paste mixed with honey, which was sweet but not cloying, and fragrant and delicious.
"Mother, did you make this yourself?"
Chen Wanniang waved her round fan and smiled gently, "Of course, you and Qi'er both love to eat them, so I made a little extra. I also made both savory and sweet zongzi."
Those meat-filled rice dumplings were made with fresh pork bought from a nearby farmer yesterday, and also included river shrimp; the meat was incredibly tender.
Chen Yunsheng peeled open a freshly heated meat-filled rice dumpling, and the aroma of meat immediately filled the air. The glutinous rice inside was plump and soft, and there were also wild mushrooms, lean meat, and river shrimp, making for a variety of flavors.
Wearing a jade-colored shirt, Huo Xiao gently fanned herself with a round fan. The mountain forest was cool and comfortable. Compared to home, the air was much better and it wasn't as hot.
Moreover, not only was medicinal powder sprinkled around the area, but a small incense burner was also lit to burn incense, so there were no mosquitoes, insects, or rodents to disturb the area.
"Xiao'er, these river shrimp are your favorite, why aren't you eating them?" Chen Yunsheng even peeled and cut them up and handed them to her.
Huo Xiao gently pushed him away, "I don't have much of an appetite, you eat."
She disliked the smell alone; it made her feel nauseous.
Xie Ning had just finished sharing a meat-filled rice dumpling with Qing Li when she heard this. She looked up and carefully examined Huo Xiao's face before hesitatingly asking, "Sister-in-law, shall I take your pulse?"
She hasn't yet reached the point where she can diagnose someone's illness simply by looking at their face.
Huo Xiao smiled and stretched out a section of her fair wrist. "I'm just a little hot, that's why I don't have much of an appetite. I'll be fine after eating something refreshing."
Xie Ning listened carefully to Huo Xiao's pulse, feeling a little unsure. After thinking it over, she quietly asked, "Sister-in-law, has your period started this month?"
Huo Xiao coughed lightly, her ears turning red. She half-covered her face with her fan and lowered her voice as well.
"Not yet, it's been delayed by seven days. I was wondering if it's because it's too hot, so something's not right. I was thinking of asking you to make some cooling drinks."
Some of the tea drinks in the teahouse were excellent, but she wanted something specifically to cool her down in the summer.
"It's best to drink less cold drinks now. I'll get you something milder later." Just add a few drops of licorice.
"The pulse sounds a bit like a slippery pulse to me, but it's still early in the season, so I can't be sure. Let's come back in half a month or a month to check. But in the meantime, my sister-in-law should take good care of her health."
Of her three fingers—ring, middle, and index—only one felt that cheerful throbbing sensation, and it was rather mild, which is why she couldn't be sure.
After all, a slippery pulse doesn't always mean you're pregnant.
What are you talking about?
Chen Yunsheng had a small grill brought up so he could grill some meat; he couldn't get enough to eat with just snacks.
Xie Ning glanced at Huo Xiao, and seeing her nod, she then voiced her guess, startling Chen Yunsheng so much that he almost burned his hand.
"This...this...it's working?"
Chen Yunsheng approached Huo Xiao, unsure of what to do, and cautiously looked at her stomach. After holding back for a long time, he finally asked Xie Ning with a flushed face.
"Bao'er, what... what should I do?"
Xie Ning had already continued eating. After thinking for a while, he said, "It's good that my sister-in-law doesn't have to suffer. When a woman is pregnant, she not only needs to maintain her physical health, but also her good mood."
Chen Wanniang also came to her senses and, through the small Xie Ning, grasped Huo Xiao's hand. "Xiao'er, I have given birth to two children and I am the most experienced. If you have any questions, come and ask me, or write to your mother-in-law and mother. Yes, ask them to send some capable midwives and nannies to take care of you."
If it's inconvenient, I'll find some good ones in town tomorrow.
I never imagined she would have a grand-nephew; it's truly amazing.
Huo Xiao lowered her head shyly, "Aunt, I... Bao'er said I'm not sure yet."
"That's alright, it'll happen eventually." Chen Wanniang smiled and pulled Huo Xiao aside to tell her some things to pay attention to.
Xie Ning moved a bowl of bean soup to the other side to make room for the two of them. Chen Yunsheng tried to interrupt several times but didn't know what to say, so he just chuckled foolishly.
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