"There are actually people in this dilapidated temple? The incense outside has been extinguished for a long time, it doesn't look like anyone still lives here?"
"But what is this? It smells so good!"
A figure stealthily slipped into the kitchen, where the aroma of the remaining hot pot broth grew even stronger.
But after searching around, he could only smell the food; he couldn't find any food, and even the stove was cold and covered in dust.
"Damn it! There's nothing there! This is absolutely outrageous!"
After leaving the kitchen, he glanced reluctantly at the bustling side room.
In the end, I chose to leave.
Outside the Guanyin Temple.
"Nothing at all?" Xiao Yuanhuai raised an eyebrow.
Xiao Yang replied, "The kitchen is indeed clean, but there are quite a few people in the side rooms."
"Cough." Xiao Yuanhuai couldn't help but cough lightly, instinctively clutching his waist.
Xiao Yang asked anxiously, "Master, has your old injury flared up again?"
Xiao Yuanhuai shook his head: "It's nothing. Since there's nothing there, there's no need to investigate. I heard there's a water source in Nanjiang City, and it's not far from Kunlun Ridge. Let's go."
"Yes, Master!"
Before leaving, Xiao Yang couldn't help but look back one last time.
What are you eating? It smells so good!
The side room was bustling with activity, and no one knew that someone had been outside.
When Ning Yao's rice was served, it was instantly devoured.
Ning Yao also scooped out half a bowl of rice, soaked it in the hot pot broth, and the rice grains became distinct. After absorbing the broth, it tasted even better.
She ate half a bowl of rice soup, some slices of blackfish, and some vegetables, and then she was full.
She was very satisfied to see that both sides were eating with great enthusiasm.
"Everyone, please eat slowly. If you're not full or want to eat anything else, just let me know."
Shen Ci'an looked up at Ning Yao, her eyes flashing: "Sister, I still want to eat blackfish slices."
Ning Yao raised an eyebrow: "No problem, just wait."
Shen Ci'an smiled and said with a smile, her peach blossom eyes crinkling, "Thank you, sister."
Turning away from Ning Yao's departing figure, he suddenly met Shen Cile's meaningful gaze.
Shen Ci'an nonchalantly looked away and continued eating what was in her bowl, but in reality, she was extremely nervous.
He had been tested by his elder sister long before, outside of Songyang City, and he believed he had concealed it well and hadn't said anything out of line.
I don't know why, but I still feel like my older sister knows.
Shen Ci was pleased to see him look away, so she also looked away and sighed softly.
Along the way, she also discovered that Ning Yao was not a woman that an ordinary person could control. If it were in the past, before Ning Yao entered the palace, when Ning Qiong was still Consort Rong, she could have tried to fight for her.
Now, the situation has changed drastically. Neither the Ning family nor the Shen family are what they used to be, especially Ning Yao herself.
Her younger brother thought he had concealed it well, but little did he know that she wasn't the only one who noticed something amiss.
The Ning family already has a daughter who married into the Shen family but did not have a good ending. If it weren't for my marriage agreement with Ning Jin, I'm afraid the two families would have even less contact.
Thinking of this, Shen Cile couldn't help but shake his head.
Madam Ning, who was standing nearby, noticed her movement and turned to ask, "How are you? Is it spicy? If it is, drink some water."
Shen Cile snapped out of her thoughts and put on a smile: "Mom, it's not spicy. I don't know why, but I rarely ate spicy food before. I definitely couldn't handle this much spice in the past. But this hot pot is just right for me. Although it's spicy, it's very fragrant. I don't know how Yao Yao came up with this idea. She's so clever!"
Madam Ning smiled and placed a piece of spicy beef on her plate: "If you like it, eat more. Yao Yao has always been full of clever ideas. This kind of thing wasn't in our manor before. She probably came up with it after she entered the palace."
Zhilan chimed in, "This was indeed something Miss researched herself. It took a lot of effort to find these ingredients; even these chilies were transported all the way from Qingzhou City."
"Chili peppers from Qingzhou City?" Madam Ning asked in surprise.
Zhilan nodded: "Yes, Madam. Qingzhou City is famous for its chili peppers, all kinds of them. Miss said that only chili peppers from Qingzhou City can make this authentic hot pot!"
Ning Yao pushed the door open and came in: "What did you say?"
"Miss, we're talking about the chili peppers of Qingzhou City!"
"Really? The chili peppers from Qingzhou City are indeed quite good. If possible, opening a hot pot restaurant here would be a good idea."
Madam Ning gave her a reproachful look: "You've got some strange ideas again. We're going to Licheng. What's the point of opening a shop here?"
Ning Yao handed the blackfish slices to Ning Jin and then returned to her seat.
"I didn't say I'd open it now. If it's not feasible now, we can talk about it later. Anyway, once things settle down in the future, I'll definitely open this hot pot restaurant."
"Then I support Yao Yao, and I'll be in for a treat from now on." Shen Cile took a bite of the hot blackfish slice and was satisfied.
Seeing this, Ning Yao took out a glass of milk and gave it to her: "Second sister-in-law, don't rush, eat slowly, drink some of this to relieve the spiciness."
Shen Cile smiled and took the drink, and sure enough, the burning sensation in her mouth was greatly reduced.
"Once we settle down in Licheng, I'll cook you other delicious food."
"Yes, thank you, Yao Yao."
Ning Yao laughed it off.
It has now been more than three months since she was last seen near the Kunlun Mountains.
Adding the time I estimated beforehand, it's been about four months, and things have stabilized.
Ning Yao glanced at Shen Cile's stomach without leaving a trace.
Judging from my parents' reaction, they probably don't know that my second sister-in-law is pregnant.
My second brother is so obedient. I told him not to tell, and he kept it a secret so well.
Now, apart from herself and her second brother, even the person in question doesn't know she's pregnant.
When everyone finds out about this, they'll probably be shocked.
Ning Yao thought about the scene and found it quite interesting.
It's no wonder Ning Yao didn't say anything; the food she gave them, especially what Shen Cile ate, was slightly mixed with spiritual spring water.
This is truly a valuable product. Although the diluted spiritual spring water is not as effective as before, it is still very potent.
During her year in the capital, she gave her parents and Zhilan diluted spiritual spring water.
It greatly helps them improve their physical fitness and practice martial arts.
As for Shen Cile, in addition to strengthening her body, it can also help with pregnancy, allowing her to nurture a healthy child on this bumpy journey.
And the baby in her belly was very well-behaved, except for making her a little sleepy and having a big appetite, she didn't have any other symptoms of pregnancy.
So it's been more than four months and there's still nothing unusual.
Ning Yao thought that since she had kept it a secret all along, and they would be arriving in Licheng in a few days, she might as well tell them after they arrived and settled down in Licheng.
Everyone was very satisfied with the hot pot meal.
The Shen family father and son, who never ate spicy food, have now learned to eat rice soaked in soup like Ning Yao and ate a whole bowl.
The one with the biggest appetite was Shen Cile, who ate half of the dishes on the table.
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