"Actually, it's like this: I used a secret method to make the wick for that lantern, so there's no need for candles at all. However, this secret method can't be revealed, otherwise, I'll be in big trouble." Hong Xiaoduo quickly made up a reason in her mind and sighed as she spoke.
Oh? I see!
Upon hearing this, the others present had no doubts and their expressions became serious.
Seeing their reaction, Hong Xiaoduo felt a little guilty. They all trusted her completely, and they believed whatever she said.
She didn't want to deceive them, but what else could she say? That she wasn't from this era, but from the future, and that the lantern was made of modern, high-tech solar energy?
"Mother, we promise we won't tell anyone or let anyone else find out," Yao Guang promised loudly. Immediately, Tian Shu and the others looked at her warily, and Yao Guang quickly covered her mouth with her hand.
Hong Xiaoduo couldn't help but laugh at the little guy's reaction: "You don't need to be so nervous. Just be mindful and pay attention when there are other people around."
"Then when you're not using it, put the lantern in the car and leave it there," Tian Shu said after thinking for a moment.
Hong Xiaoduo smiled and shook her head, saying, "That won't work. These two lanterns need to be exposed to the sun during the day."
Everyone nodded again, understanding. She meant that the two lanterns needed sunlight to be blessed.
"Alright, let's continue eating dinner. It won't taste good if it gets cold." With the lantern problem solved, Hong Xiaoduo breathed a sigh of relief. She no longer needed to pretend to change candles to cover up the truth.
Although she told everyone not to be so nervous, ever since she heard about it at the dinner table, she noticed that Quan Jinghuai, Feiyan, and the six children would occasionally glance at the two lanterns.
Hong Xiaoduo thought to herself that it should get better in a few days.
When resting at night, charcoal was lit in both tents. Since Hong Xiaoduo had specifically instructed that the tents be left ventilated, there was no need to worry about carbon monoxide poisoning.
Hong Xiaoduo went to bed early as usual. Yao Guang wanted to practice the zither, but Fei Yan refused, saying it would disturb Hong Xiaoduo's rest.
So the two little girls went to their brothers' tent to practice their calligraphy.
However, the little ones kept getting distracted while practicing calligraphy tonight, their eyes constantly wandering to the lanterns.
They always thought it was because she bought good candles, but they never expected that the special feature was the lantern itself.
Their mother is truly amazing!
My master has been wandering the martial arts world for many years and is already very skilled. He still insists on practicing his skills every day. But she, on the other hand, goes to bed early and gets up late every day. I have never seen her practice martial arts. But every time she encounters a villain, she can easily defeat him.
Sister Feiyan said that this is talent.
Hong Xiaoduo was unaware of how dazzling her aura was in everyone's eyes. Lying in bed, looking at the charcoal brazier in the middle of the tent, she wondered whether she should leave a message for Old Man Luo and ask him to get her some Shandong sweet potatoes.
In this winter, charcoal fires are lit every day. Sweet potatoes are easy to buy in this era, but they are not as delicious as the new varieties from modern agricultural research institutes. The sweet, soft, and honey-smoked Shandong sweet potato is incredibly delicious whether roasted or steamed.
She didn't want to trouble that old man Luo, but what could she do? His exchange system didn't include this feature!
Lost in thought, she drifted off to sleep, unaware of when Feiyan and the other two returned.
The next day, after she woke up, dressed and washed up, and walked out of the tent, Yao Guang ran over to tell her that her master and her brothers had caught several fish.
So, Hong Xiaoduo had delicious fish soup for breakfast.
The temperature is low in the morning, but a bowl of hot fish soup warms you up from head to toe.
"Yaoguang, have you gone to find wild duck eggs yet?" Hong Xiaoduo put down her chopsticks and asked the little girl.
Yao Guang shook her head and complained softly, "Big brother won't let me go. He said that if I wander around, I'll scare all the wild ducks away. It will be difficult for you to hunt wild ducks with them later."
"Oh, then big brother isn't wrong. But it's okay, wild duck eggs won't fly away. After we've done a round, we'll take you to find the duck eggs." After Hong Xiaoduo finished speaking, she was about to put her bowl and chopsticks into the copper basin next to her, but Fei Yan, who had just come over, snatched them away and took them to wash.
Tian Shu and the others also came over at this time, each carrying a bow in their hands and a quiver on their backs. The arrows inside were made by Quan Jinghuai on the way.
Only Quan Jinghuai knew how many times his junior disciples had glanced in the direction of that tent that morning.
Actually, he could have led them to hunt wild ducks, but his skills as their master were inferior to their "mother's." Xiao Duo reassured them last night that she would take care of any wild ducks that escaped their arrows.
He can manage one or two occasionally, but he doesn't have the ability to count more than that.
Watching her disciples, carrying arrows and bows, excitedly walking along the lakeside beside her, Quan Jinghuai sighed and decided to just sit here and fish peacefully.
As they walked, Tian Shu stopped and asked in a low voice, "When we shoot arrows later, should we split up or go together?"
Hong Xiaoduo understood what he meant. When wild ducks take flight, their direction and number are unknown. If everyone shoots together, there's no chance to decide whose target is which duck.
It is very likely that several people will shoot at the same wild duck at the same time.
"It's alright, you're just practicing. Don't overthink it. Just aim and shoot when the time is right. Even if a wild duck is riddled with arrows, it won't stop Tianxuan from cooking it."
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