Chapter 476 Tremella and Lotus Seed Porridge
In the evening, Song Chunxue returned to her room early to practice her stance training.
About half an hour later, feeling full of energy, she began to meditate.
Just then, there was a knock on the door.
"Knock knock knock".
Song Chunxue opened her eyes. "What is it?"
"Aunt Song, the kitchen has made some white fungus and lotus seed porridge. Here's a bowl for you."
What is that?
Upon opening the door, I saw a tray held by a maid, containing a very appealing bowl of porridge.
She took it. "Thank you."
She brought it to the table and took a sip. It was quite delicious, and it even had red dates. But why was the soup so clear?
"Knock knock knock".
A softer knock came from outside the door.
Song Chunxue thought it should be her senior brother.
"Senior brother, come in."
The Taoist priest stood at the door, "I don't usually care about these things, but today, if I come in, I'm afraid someone will feel uncomfortable. But if I don't come in, I'm afraid someone will see me, and that will make someone uncomfortable too..."
Song Chunxue stood aside and said, "If you're not coming in, I'm closing the door."
The Taoist priest strode across the threshold.
"Oh, this is good stuff! It's a top-quality tonic, red date, white fungus, and lotus seed porridge. It's excellent for women."
"Why do you emphasize this so much, senior brother? Don't you have any?"
The Taoist priest poured himself a cup of tea. "What grown man drinks this kind of stuff at night?"
"So, only I have it?"
The Taoist priest glanced at her and said, "I guess Lord Xie likes to drink this, so he brought you a bowl. White fungus and lotus seeds are good for nourishing yin and yang. Ordinary people can't afford them. You can boil them more often in the future. They can also moisten your lungs, nourish your blood, and improve your complexion."
Song Chunxue scooped up some water, put it in her mouth and tasted it carefully. "You know what, it's very smooth. Lord Xie is so considerate. I'm afraid if I stay a few more days, this kind of quiet kindness will make me lose my mind."
The Taoist priest chimed in, "Yes, if only I were a woman, I would never have cultivated Taoism in this life. I would have married a destined person long ago instead of suffering like this."
This statement is both laughable and pathetic.
"What do you mean by that, senior brother? Are you suggesting we just let Lord Xie suffer? Can you bear to do that?"
"It doesn't necessarily mean getting married. It's just about living together. If you can't get along, you can leave."
"..." Song Chunxue's eyes widened. "Huh? You can do that? Isn't that indecent?"
"Afraid of being taken advantage of?"
"Don't worry, I'm a middle-aged woman, if anyone suffers a loss, it's Master Xie who will take it." Song Chunxue chewed the red date and found that the pit had been removed.
"Oh no, he said he no longer had those kinds of thoughts. Perhaps Lord Xie is just being kind and considerate, and taking extra care of me as a friend. Why should I think so much about a bowl of porridge?"
The Taoist priest smiled but remained silent.
"Senior brother, what did you come to see me about?"
"I won't be back for the next two days. I need to take people up the mountain to check the terrain, discuss how to demolish and rebuild the courtyard, and ask craftsmen to draw up sketches. I'll come back on the afternoon of the first day of the lunar new year. I promised to spend the Cold Clothes Festival with you."
My senior brother is also known for his integrity and always keeps his word.
However, she had never heard of anyone having to spend the Cold Clothes Festival with the living.
"I forgot to tell you, I ran into Tang Yuxiu today. She said she wanted to see her senior brother."
“I won’t see him,” the Taoist priest stood up. “There are plenty of highly skilled Taoists in Jincheng. If you need anything, go to them.”
"So straightforward?" Song Chunxue thought that the Taoist priest would want to meet that mysterious and powerful woman.
"I'm not stupid. I don't want to pretend I don't know. If I go, it will prove that I have ulterior motives. I won't cause trouble for myself."
Song Chunxue understood and stood up, her emotions slightly agitated.
"I feel like you're insulting me, so why did you let me live in the next yard? Aren't you just pretending not to know?"
The Taoist priest waved his palm downwards, "What are you doing? Junior brother, you think you're all grown up now? Want to fight your senior brother? Stand back."
She stood still, but took a large step back.
My senior brother is really cunning. He made her pretend to be deaf and dumb while he himself acted decisively and clearly, making things difficult for her.
She wasn't very experienced; although she was old, she knew nothing about anything except farming and raising children.
In her eyes, her senior brother was unfathomable and had profound cultivation, but he was unfathomable when it came to Xie Zheng.
"Junior brother, please sit down and let me explain slowly." The Taoist priest looked at the remaining white fungus porridge in the bowl. "It won't taste good when it's cold."
Song Chunxue moved a chair over and sat down, staring intently at the Taoist priest. "Please explain in detail, senior brother."
"Actually, it wasn't my senior brother who pushed for this. You are the closest and most precious friends I've had over the years. Perhaps I'm just too attached to the idea of you reaching the pinnacle, but at the same time, I also want you to enjoy the simple joys of ordinary life."
“I won’t get involved in this anymore, but the courtyard next door is really nice, both in terms of layout and location. If you miss it, you might not be able to find a suitable place for several months and will have to stay in an inn.”
Song Chunxue gradually relaxed. "Is this really true?"
“Really? Lord Xie has already said that you are confidants, friends, and drinking buddies. I certainly wouldn’t play matchmaker for you.” The Taoist priest chuckled. “Just take it as me feeling sorry for Xie Zheng. Apart from the servants in his household, he’s no different from me.”
Song Chunxue understood what he meant. At least she had a son and a daughter. Although it was a bit of a hassle, she was enjoying the happiness of family life when her children were well-behaved.
Xie Zheng has always been alone.
Although Xie Dong, the old housekeeper, had some old ties with him, they hadn't been together for many years and he had only recently returned to his side.
"I understand. Senior brother truly considers us as family, that's why he's doing this. Don't be soft-hearted and cause trouble in the future, otherwise senior brother will have to bear the consequences."
The Taoist priest nodded, "Yes, junior brother is right."
He pulled a book out of his pocket. "Consider it an apology. It's getting late, go to sleep early."
"Mmm." Song Chunxue felt a warmth in her heart. "Thank you, senior brother. Actually, I am already very content. You have always taken care of me, which is already very fulfilling. Any more would leave a gap."
The Taoist priest turned around, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes, before nodding gently.
"That's right, water overflows when it's full. I didn't expect you to understand it on your own, Junior Brother. Not bad, keep up the good work."
Standing at the door watching her senior brother leave, Song Chunxue's emotions stirred slightly.
She looked up at the dark night sky, where the Milky Way was clear, stars twinkled, and occasionally a shooting star streaked across the sky.
Tranquility is the norm in life; most things that stir the heart are fleeting.
A cool breeze blew down her neck, and she shivered before going back inside to rest.
The next morning, she planned to buy the neighboring yard after breakfast.
"Let Liu Chunshu go with you. He's familiar with the property deed. Otherwise, if Sister Song goes alone, they might try something underhanded and you won't be able to tell."
Before leaving, Xie Zheng assigned Liu Chunshu to her.
Remembering that Chunshu had helped her before, she didn't refuse.
After paying the money to change the property deed, Liu Chunshu smiled and said, "Now that we've bought it, shouldn't we do some repairs for a few days? Shouldn't we also replace the old furniture in the yard?"
Song Chunxue had been looking forward to moving in as soon as possible, so when asked this question, she naturally replied, "Do you know where to find craftsmen and buy furniture?"
Liu Chunshu nodded, "Of course, if Sister Song is in a hurry, I'll take you to ask right now."
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