Chapter 196 Before the New Year

"Okay, try it. It won't taste good if it gets cold."

Naturally, no one would refute what Madam Gu said.

Luo Yuan also looked at everyone with a happy expression as he stretched out his chopsticks, waiting to hear positive comments.

As a result, Xing Zhao was the first to vomit with a "wow" sound, and then looked at Luo Yuan with his nose and mouth not showing and asked.

"What did you put in it? It's so salty?"

"Is it salty? I only added a little bit of salt."

The others also spat out and took the water or wine in front of them to drink. It was obvious that what Xing Zhao said was right.

Luo Yuan didn't believe it, so he took a piece and tasted it.

At first I was full of confidence, but in the end I vomited it all out.

He grabbed the wine bowl in front of Xing Zhao and drank it first as a sign of respect.

Then he said with a sad face.

"What? Such good wild boar meat is wasted. Where did the salt in the kitchen come from? Is it so choking?"

He indeed didn't put much, but when he heard this, Mr. Du laughed.

His eyes rolled around and he asked.

"What kind of jar is Lieutenant General Luo holding?"

"It's the black can in the corner. It doesn't look like much, so I just rubbed it all on the meat and marinated it."

Hearing this, Mr. Du said with a smile on his face.

"That jar is salt crystals, which have not yet been melted. I was afraid that it would snow too heavily in the manor and I wouldn't be able to go out to buy things, so I had someone send the salt crystals here. One jar is enough for everyone in the manor to eat for a month. You used it up in one meal, so it would be strange if it wasn't salty."

After Mr. Du finished speaking, Luo Yuan slapped his head and regretted it deeply.

When he went into the kitchen to get something, he saw that everyone was busy so he didn't ask any questions.

I smelled it and it smelled like salt, so I took it and started touching it.

"I was wondering why the salt on the farm is so coarse. I thought everyone in your house liked coarse salt."

After hearing Luo Yuan's explanation, everyone burst into laughter.

Xing Zhao sighed and patted his shoulder.

"Brother Luo, please show some mercy next time and don't destroy the food. You said it's not easy for the brothers to hunt wild boars. Now look at us, how are we going to eat it?"

Last time the meat was burnt, this time the meat was salted.

What else could Xing Zhao say?

But Luo Yuan was a man who refused to give up.

He showed his sharp white teeth and patted his chest and said.

"Don't worry, everyone. I'll go hunt another one in the mountains tomorrow and make sure I cook a good meal for everyone!"

His determination to not give up until he achieved his goal even made Du Jingxiang laugh.

Even the atmosphere seemed a little strange, and Gu Xiaolang, who was feeling somewhat sad, couldn't help but smile as he covered his mouth with a handkerchief.

Cherry rolled her eyes so many times in her heart.

Can this guy, with his stupidity, really be a deputy general?

For the hundred and first time, she couldn't help but doubt! "Alright, alright, there aren't many living creatures in the back hills. You hunted enough today. If you go again tomorrow, I'm afraid there won't be a single living thing left on this small hill by next spring."

Fourth aunt said jokingly.

When she was still in the army, Luo Yuan had followed Shang Ji, but in her eyes, he was just a little boy.

So when she spoke, Luo Yuan did not refute, but just muttered something under his breath.

"Next time, I will definitely make it delicious!"

It was snowing heavily outside, but the house was as warm as usual.

After happily staying at the farm in Wuling for three days, everyone set off back to Sui'an City.

In a blink of an eye, it was the 29th day of the twelfth lunar month.

In Xitang Courtyard.

Du Jingyi nestled in Shang Ji's arms and slept very comfortably.

These days she has become a little fairy with nothing to do.

The trivial matters in the household were handled by Madam Dou and Butler He, and they were basically resolved before they reached her.

And with Shang Ji around, things happening outside wouldn't bother her.

But no matter how leisurely it is, it is only something before the New Year.

After the New Year, it is the Lantern Festival.

The general's mansion has received seven or eight invitations, all of which are for guests to attend banquets.

Everything else was fine, except for two that made Du Jingyi feel a little embarrassed and worried.

One of them was naturally sent by the Prince’s Eastern Palace.

The date is set for the 25th day of the first lunar month, which is less than a month from now.

Du Jingyi had no idea what this meal was for.

But the only thing he knew was that the people coming and going must be many royal relatives, so Du Jingyi had to be extremely alert to deal with them.

Another post that bothered Du Jingyi came from the Wei family.

There is no mistake in the poem, post, content, and read the book on 6, 9, and bar!

Wei Jialian was going to hold her coming-of-age ceremony on the 19th day of the first lunar month, so she invited all the powerful and influential people in Sui'an City to attend the ceremony.

That look, that scene.

Just from the fact that the posts sent were inlaid with gold foil, one can see how much importance they attach to it.

Shang Ji's hand, which was pressed by her, was numb, but he did not move, for fear of disturbing Du Jingyi's sweet dream.

This nap in the winter afternoon is the most pleasant, so Shang Ji doesn't want to disturb it.

With a creaking sound, Cherry walked in from outside.

They were holding the steaming pregnancy-preserving medicine in their hands. This was the prescription written by Doctor Wang himself, so they would naturally not be careless.

So, one bowl should be consumed at this time every day.

Du Jingyiren was not woken up, but was intoxicated by the smell of medicine.

She has always had a good nose.

He mumbled and looked at Shang Ji sleepily before asking.

"How long have I been sleeping?"

"About half an hour."

"Then get up, or you won't be able to sleep well at night."

Hearing this, Shang Ji helped her sit up, pulled out the arm that she was pressing under him, and shook it slightly.

A tingling sensation spread from my fingertips to my shoulders.

But he didn't react at all, so Du Jingyi didn't notice it either.

Cherry spoke in a low voice when she saw her young mistress stand up.

"Madam, take the medicine. It's freshly brewed."

Du Jingyi was helpless. She didn't like taking medicine because it tasted bitter.

But there was no way to change the bitterness. This was specially prescribed by Doctor Wang. For the sake of her child, she could only pinch her nose and drink it.

Fortunately, this medicine will only last for two or three days to finish.

Doctor Wang also said that you don’t need to eat again after you finish it.

So, Du Jingyi didn't complain much and just reached out to take it.

He took a deep breath and drank it all in one gulp.

In the end, I had to suppress the nausea until I put candied fruit in my mouth, which made me feel better.

Seeing this, Shang Ji patted her back gently and asked her caringly.

"Are you okay?"

Du Jingyi pretended to pout and shook his head.

"No, this medicine is too bitter. After drinking it, my mouth has no taste at all."

Seeing this, Shang Ji hugged her in his arms, chuckled and said.

"Okay, next time when Doctor Wang comes, I'll ask him and prescribe you some medicinal recipes. I see that you can't take medicine, but you're never perfunctory when eating."

In one sentence, Cherry was amused.

(End of this chapter)