Chapter 22 Why is he so curious all day? Be careful what you say!
Mrs. Qian was startled, and her heart began to pound.
Everyone looked towards the doorway, and Doctor Song slowly got up to open it.
Su Daguang pressed the old man down and walked out himself.
"Who is it! Why are you knocking so hard?" Su Daguang walked to the front and opened the door.
"Have you seen these people coming here?" A group of soldiers rushed in, holding portraits, and asked Su Daguang.
Su Daguang was taken aback, then looked at the portrait and shook his head.
The officers and soldiers didn't believe it and immediately began searching the area.
They even searched the backyard, though they didn't deliberately damage anything; they just searched places where people might be hiding.
However, they found nothing.
Mrs. Qian held Xiao Su Bao tightly, standing behind her son and daughter-in-law.
The officers and soldiers looked at each portrait one by one and finally determined that the person they were looking for was not there.
"Keep these portraits. If you see them, report to the authorities immediately. A reward of one hundred taels of silver will be given for each of them who is captured!"
After the official finished speaking, he continued, "They are all injured. In the next few days, see if anyone comes in need of large quantities of external wound medicine."
Doctor Song quickly nodded in agreement, a hint of worry in his eyes.
"I'm so sorry!" Doctor Song looked apologetically at Madam Qian and the others, and finally said, "These medicines of yours are all free, consider it a token of my gratitude!"
Although Qian was a widow, she didn't like to take advantage of others, because if you want to take advantage, others want to too!
Besides, she still has some money on hand, enough to last her.
"As Mr. Su said, it's not easy for anyone, so you still need to recoup your investment!" After saying this, Madam Qian placed the prepared copper coins on the table.
Dr. Song's stomach suddenly rumbled twice.
Qian was stunned. Not only him, but Tang Yu and Tang Si's stomachs also started rumbling.
Little Su Bao secretly glanced at the group of people. The little baby knew how uncomfortable it was to be hungry, so she looked at her little bag.
Inside were some crispy fried beans that Qian had prepared for her.
"Here, have some!" The little dumpling's voice suddenly broke the silence in the yard.
The little dumpling carefully handed over her small bag, her tiny hands holding a handful of fried beans, and gave them to Doctor Song.
My mother said we should respect the elderly and care for the young.
However, the little baby was timid and carefully handed one to Tang Yu, and finally, gave one to Tang Si as well.
There wasn't much in the first place, and now it's all gone.
Mrs. Qian looked at the baby with pride on her face.
After delivering the beans, Xiao Su Bao quickly ran back and hugged Qian Shi's waist, blushing.
Tang Qi and the others smiled, their eyes full of goodwill.
“Your little girl is quite lovely, but she’s too thin…” Doctor Song glanced at Xiao Su Bao, then looked at Madam Qian and the others.
"Yes, we'll definitely fatten her up!" Mrs. Qian said, holding Little Su Bao.
Doctor Song nodded, but still took it to heart.
"Wait a minute, I'm going to get something!" Doctor Song stood up, and Su Daguang immediately followed to help him.
Doctor Song did not refuse, as the two were already acquainted.
He went to the storeroom, took out a bag of millet, and also some dates.
"What is this...?" Su Daguang was taken aback and looked at the old man with some surprise.
Dr. Song waved his hand, took the things, and came out.
"I'm an old man with no one at home. I can usually cook for myself, but not today. Could you please help me cook a meal?" Doctor Song said to Madam Qian, handing over millet and dates.
"Consider this money as payment for hiring you!"
"Children have weak spleens and stomachs, so it's best to feed them easily digestible foods. Millet and dates are just right!"
Doctor Song looked at Xiao Su Bao with a hint of affection in his eyes.
Madam Qian was taken aback for a moment, but she readily replied, "It's just cooking a meal, there's no need for all this. Besides, if we want it, we can just buy it ourselves. You can keep it for yourself; you're getting on in years, it's good for you to eat these things yourself!"
Without giving Doctor Song a chance, he asked, "I wonder where your kitchen is? I'll take my daughter-in-law over there to cook and order food for you!"
“There’s meat and vegetables over there. Cook some more and have a meal together. If you can’t even do that, I’ll get really angry and won’t treat him anymore!” Doctor Song said stubbornly.
Madam Qian was taken aback, but seeing that Doctor Song was sincere, she smiled and nodded.
Little Su Bao was taken along to cook. The little one was very well-behaved and didn't make a fuss. She sat wherever she was told to.
“Mother, tell me, who were those soldiers looking for just now? Good heavens, one hundred taels of silver per person! That’s eight hundred taels of silver!” Wang Xiuer said, rolling up her sleeves as she worked.
Madam Qian was helpless. Her second daughter-in-law was good in every way, except for her big mouth!
It's fine if he doesn't talk, but as soon as he does, he becomes incredibly timid!
Qian glanced outside and saw that they were talking, so she whispered to Wang Xiuer, "Alright, why are you so curious all day? Be careful what you say."
Little Su Bao immediately covered her mouth, feeling that what Qian said was right.
I never dared to say it before. My mother said that I was special and that I would be beaten if I said the wrong thing.
When Madam Qian saw the little dumpling looking like that, her heart softened instantly.
"Mother, I was just curious, I wouldn't tell anyone!" Wang Xiuer said obediently when she saw Qian Shi's expression change. "Mother, I was wrong!"
Mrs. Qian rubbed her temples and ignored her.
Sun Cuihua washed the vegetables and asked Qian Shi, "Mother, what are we doing?"
Mrs. Qian glanced at the dishes in the kitchen; there were quite a few items.
Thinking of Doctor Song's condition, Madam Qian thought for a moment and said, "I see they have a lot of noodles, so let's make 'tijian noodles'!"
Sun Cuihua nodded, took out the flour, and put it into the basin.
This was the first time Xiao Su Bao had ever heard of Tijian noodles, and she looked over curiously.
Sun Cuihua smiled and said to the little baby, "These 'tijian' noodles are perfect for children and the elderly. They need to be made with more water than regular noodles."
Sun Cuihua spoke patiently, but worked very efficiently, kneading the dough and setting it aside to rest.
She saw the meat on the side, thought for a moment, and then cut some.
The Qian family took some of the things they brought.
Pickled green beans, pickled cucumbers, and some pickled garlic were all taken out.
They also took several steamed buns with soy sauce.
Besides these, they also took out the flatbreads they had baked, which can be heated up a little later and eaten.
Little Su Bao picked up the flint and skillfully lit a fire.
When Ms. Qian turned around, the little baby had already lit the fire.
However, her little face turned into a mess, which made Qian feel both sorry for her and amused.
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