mtl008 Chapter 196 Breakfast
Chapter 196 Breakfast
At first, Bai Zhi didn't understand Chu Yunchuan's subtext, thinking he was just chatting, and she rattled off a lot of information about Qiao Banxian. Qiao Banxian's ability to divine was truly unparalleled, and Bai Zhi admired him immensely, so she spoke eloquently and vividly.
Finally, Chu Yunchuan touched the wooden hairpin on Bai Zhi's head and took advantage of Bai Zhi's breath to force a sentence in without context: "The Qiao family is not from the Thirteen States, so they may not know the custom of exchanging hairpins."
Bai Zhi smacked her lips for a moment before she suddenly realized what was going on.
It turns out that this ancestor is creating a love rival out of thin air again!
It was such a trivial matter that it took too much time to explain. Bai Zhi ignored him and at the same time increased the intensity of her palm power. Her internal force penetrated several major acupoints like a swimming python, causing Chu Yunchuan to take a deep breath, close his eyes tightly and concentrate, without asking Qiao Banxian another question.
I have just recovered from my injury and had a good night's sleep.
The next morning, Bai Zhi woke up as usual - and then let out a long sigh.
After a brief night of tenderness, she woke up to face the reality of a muddy soup. Even if she hadn't slept enough, even if Chu Yunchuan was here, even if she was still enjoying the afterglow of comfort, she had to go to the sick and injured workshop on time to work.
She used to work so hard every day without even thinking about it, but now she really wants to give up.
Go to war, damn it.
Bai Zhi reached out and touched the side: "Wake up, I'm going to the street corner to buy some blood cakes and baked buns. After you finish eating, you will... Hey?"
There was nothing beside him, and Chu Yunchuan's folded clothes were placed on the bedside.
……
It seems that he was in a hurry and left early.
Bai Zhi was a little angry. After sitting for a while, she kicked the quilt away and muttered while grabbing her clothes and putting them on, "I'm already here, why are you still in such a hurry? Why don't you say hello before leaving..."
Suddenly, there was a creaking sound of a wooden fence door opening in the courtyard outside. Bai Zhi thought it was Qiaoqiao Chuqi going to work, and she was startled and ran downstairs to find her shoes. Usually she was the first one to go out, but today it was Qiaoqiao Chuqi who left first, so it was obvious that she woke up late.
But don’t be too late, she doesn’t want to be scolded by Doctor Jiang at all!
Bai Zhi hurriedly put on her shoes and put on her hairpin, then hurried to the door. Just as she pushed the door edge, before she could exert any force, the door opened slowly.
It was Chu Yunchuan who opened the door from the outside.
He was a little surprised to see Bai Zhi was about to leave, and said, "Are you leaving now? I made breakfast, eat first."
Before Bai Zhi could even sigh, "You haven't left yet," she said, feeling somewhat amused and helpless, "You...you even cooked? Are you healed?"
Chu Yunchuan imitated Bai Zhi's tone, shaking his head seriously and saying, "The sky is big, the earth is big, eating and drinking is the most important."
Bai Zhi held her forehead and laughed.
So half a quarter of an hour later, everyone in the courtyard gathered in the kitchen, squeezed around a small low table that Baizhi brought back from the sickness and injury workshop.
The stove hadn't been lit for a while, but Bai Zhi couldn't bear to see the family without food, so she prepared some rice, flour, and long-lasting white radishes. In the corner, there was also firewood and salt that she had stockpiled last month. Chu Yunchuan used these stored food to make a pot of shredded radish pancakes and a pot of white porridge, which was still steaming hot.
Baizhi took a deep breath and her whole body relaxed.
The aroma of burnt grain and the smell of newly extinguished firewood are like returning home to Qing County and preparing to have a usual breakfast.
Cheng Mao wasn't surprised to see Chu Yunchuan; it looked like he'd known he was coming. The two children, however, were delighted to see Chu Yunchuan's sudden arrival. Qiaoqiao was openly delighted, while Lin Chuqi was secretly pleased. They lowered their heads, but couldn't contain their smiles. Bai Zhi burst into laughter—she had no idea what was bothering her.
Qiaoqiao also noticed it and patted Lin Chuqi's shoulder carelessly: "What's the matter, are you shy to see Brother Yun?"
Lin Chuqi grabbed a pancake and stuffed it into her mouth with an expressionless face, causing Qiaoqiao to scream in pain from the burn.
Cheng Mao was afraid that the two ancestors would start quarreling, so he quickly and diligently distributed food to everyone, hoping to shut the two ancestors up as soon as possible.
The rice bowls were placed on the table, and everyone began to eat. Chu Yunchuan glanced outside the door and asked, "Where is that Qiao Banxian?"
Cheng Mao replied, "Your Highness, when I was practicing in the courtyard this morning, I saw Qiao Banxian leave early."
Chu Yunchuan said regretfully: "What a coincidence."
Bai Zhi: "..."
What a hassle! How much does he care about Qiao Banxian?
Qiaoqiao, having burned her tongue, only kicked Lin Chuqi once, then impatiently pestered Chu Yunchuan to ask about Qiao Yuanshan. Chu Yunchuan paused for a moment and said, "I haven't seen General Qiao in recent days... But General Qiao is brave and skilled in battle, and has made many contributions. After the battle, he will definitely be promoted according to his merits."
Qiaoqiao clapped her hands with joy.
Chu Yunchuan continued, "Qiaoqiao, Chuqi, you were ordered to come here to build the sick and injured workshop and save the people from disasters. You will also be rewarded."
Qiaoqiao thought for a moment, and suddenly her eyes lit up: "Brother Yun, what rewards are there? Can I become an official?"
Chu Yunchuan knew that Qiaoqiao had always wanted to be an official, so he smiled and said, "Whatever official position you want to take, pick any one below the seventh rank. I'll tell Lord Wei about it then."
When Qiaoqiao heard this, her eyes lit up with joy and she kept muttering, "Then I must choose carefully."
Lin Chuqi suddenly interrupted: "Tell Lord Wei?"
"Yes. I allowed her to take charge of Ningzhou's people's livelihood, only under the governor.
Bai Zhi saw Lin Chuqi frowning and asked, "Chuqi, what's wrong?"
Lin Chuqi pondered for a moment and said to Chu Yunchuan, "Brother Yun, this person is extremely ambitious and cunning. If you really want her to be your successor, how can the people of the Thirteen States live a good life if Wang Buren is not kind to them?"
Qiaoqiao and Cheng Mao were both shocked when these words came out. Qiaoqiao immediately understood what was going on and asked hurriedly, "Brother Yun, aren't you going to be a prince anymore?"
Cheng Mao looked at Chu Yunchuan in panic, clenching his fists, fearing that he would really say yes.
Chu Yunchuan nodded without hesitation. "After I clean up this mess, I will hand over the throne." He turned to Lin Chuqi and said, "Wei Fuguang is very ambitious, which is one of the reasons why I chose her."
Everyone was stunned. Bai Zhi had never heard Chu Yunchuan say this before, and asked with interest, "What do you mean?"
"Resentment and dissatisfaction are the beginning of desire," Chu Yunchuan said. "As a prince, one cannot be too comfortable. One must always have strong desires in front of them. Wei Fuguang's strong desires are ambitions."
Wei Fuguang's strong desire is ambition, Chu Yunchuan's strong desire is the stability of his family and country. Bai Zhi suddenly found it very interesting - everyone said that King Jing was able to rebuild the thirteen states on the wasteland in just two years. He must have been meticulous and skilled. They all talked about him as if he were an immortal from the nine heavens. In fact, all he needed was the same as ordinary people, that is, three meals a day and a stable bed.
Lin Chuqi nodded thoughtfully.