Chapter 213 - Chapter 213: Plum Blossom Soup
Chapter 213: Plum Blossom Soup
Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
After the family finished their lunch, Ji Zhao returned to her room.
As soon as she entered the house, she saw the red plum blossom in front of the window.
The room was even filled with the faint fragrance of plum blossoms. It was refreshing.
She couldn’t help but walk closer to the window. She leaned over and sniffed the plum fragrance.
Shen Yao happened to pass by the window and saw this scene.
He raised his eyebrows silently, imprinting this scene firmly in his mind.
Many years later, when Ji Zhao unintentionally discovered the picture book that this man treated as a treasure, she finally understood how important she was to Shen Yao.
‘Shen Yao.” The moment Ji Zhao opened her eyes, she met Shen Yao’s smiling phoenix eyes.
‘Ah Tao,” Shen Yao replied with a smile.
The moment their eyes met, the two of them could see the deep affection in each other’s eyes.
‘The plum blossom is blooming beautifully near the back of the mountain. Do you want to take a look?” Shen Yao walked into the house and invited her with a gentle smile. “If you’re not tired, I’ll bring you to take a look?”
‘Okay!” Ji Zhao readily agreed. “Then wait for me for a while.”
Ji Zhao immediately walked into the kitchen and picked up a basket leaning against the corner.
“What are you doing?
‘Shen Yao, have you eaten honey-stained plum blossoms before?” Ji Zhao said with a smile. “Honey-stained plum blossoms are fragrant and sweet. They’re especially delicious. When we pick some plum blossoms later, I’ll make them for you personally. ”
‘Okay.”
The two of them went out together. It was probably because of the snow last night, although the sunlight in the sly was very eye-catching, it was still very cold outside.
“It’s said that melting snow is colder than snow. From the looks of it, it’s true!” Ji Zhao said with a smile as she rubbed her hands.
Shen Yao smiled and grabbed her hands, gently tucking them into his arms.
‘Aren’t you cold?” Ji Zhao was about to pull her hands out when Shen Yao held them tightly. “I’m not cold. I’m very hot.” ‘Silly.” Ji Zhao smiled helplessly.
However, this feeling was really warm.
The river outside Shanghe Village was already frozen.
The weeping willows on both sides of the riverbank had also become bare. The thick white snow covered the branches. Under the sunlight, they sparkled.
‘Ah Tao, look.”
Following Shen Yao’s finger, Ji Zhao saw the two plum blossom trees not far away.
The cold wind blew, and the branches that were filled with plum blossoms trembled uncontrollably. Pink plum blossoms scattered all over the ground.
The pure white snow and pink plum blossoms reflected each other , forming a beautiful painting that made one unable to help but be intoxicated.
‘Now I understand what that phrase means. The plum blossoms are not as pristine as snow, but the snow is not as fragrant as the plum blossoms.” Looking at the scenery in front of her, Ji Zhao couldn’t help but sigh.
Shen Yao’s eyes lit up when he heard this. He looked at Ji Zhao with admiration. ‘Ah Tao, which senior wrote this poem?
Ji Zhao thought about it seriously. “I remember that this poet’s name is Lu Meipo, right?”
Both the plum blossoms and the snow thought they overcame spring, neither admitting defeat. The scholars could not decide which had the upper hand, so they could only put down their brushes and discuss.
The plum blossoms are not as pristine as snow, but the snow is not as fragrant as the plum blossoms.
‘This Senior Lu is really talented.” Shen Yao could not help but praise, ‘This poem is very artistic. When I think about it carefully, I feel that it’s interesting.”
Actually, Ji Zhao was just casually mentioning it. She did not expect Shen Yao to have so many insights.
She smiled and squatted on the ground to pick up the plum blossoms.
Compared to discussing this poem, she was more willing to think about what to do to make the honey-stained plum blossom more delicious.
Shen Yao accompanied her and picked up a lot of plum blossoms.
Ji Zhao carried the basket back to the kitchen and smiled in satisfaction.
‘Tm afraid the honey-stained plum blossoms are a little too sweet. I plan to make plum blossom soup.” Ji Zhao rolled up her sleeves and began to prepare this sweet and delicious dish.
At night, there was sweet and delicious plum blossom soup on the Shen family’s dining table.
Zhao Lanhua stared at the bowl of soup and asked worriedly, “Ah Tao, is this plum blossom really edible?”
‘Of course you can!” Ji Zhao said with a smile. “Mother, try it. It tastes really good!”
Curious, Zhao Lanhua carefully took a sip of the soup.
It was sweet in her mouth, accompanied by the faint fragrance of plum blossoms. There seemed to be a refreshing taste that made her want more.
‘The Plum Blossom Soup is appetizing and can clear the lungs,” Ji Zhao explained with a smile. “1 also added some sandalwood incense to this soup. The fragrance of the plum blossom is also mixed in with the sandalwood.
‘Ah Tao, is there chicken soup in this soup?” Second Sister-in-law Shen asked impatiently. “I can even taste the delicious fragrance of the chicken soup!”
‘That’s right!” Ji Zhao said in admiration, “Second Sister-in-law, you really have a good tongue. You’re amazing!”
‘Of course!” Second Sister-in-law Shen said proudly, “I won’t brag about anything else, but my tongue is really amazing! Whether it’s sweet, salty, or sour, as long as you bring the dishes to me and let me have a taste, I’ll definitely be able to analyze it for you!”
‘Alright, stop bragging!” Zhao Lanhua was amused by her daughter-in-law.
‘Hurry up and drink more soup!”
‘Alright, Mother!”
‘Tomorrow will be the 29th. Remember to clean the house well!” After putting down the bowl and chopsticks, Zhao Lanhua instructed seriously, “Second daughter-in-law, take good care of Zhuangzhuang. Eldest daughter-in-law, help make some old dough. We’ll make dumplings together on New Year’s Eve the day after tomorrow. As for Ah Tao, accompany me back to Tian Family Village tomorrow.”
‘Mother?” Other than Ji Zhao, everyone else looked at Zhao Lanhua in surprise.
‘Mother, are you really going back to the Tian Family Village?” Sister-in-law Shen said with a disapproving expression, ‘How about you not go back? If you have something to give to Grandfather, let Shen Lei make a trip?”
‘Yes, Lanhua, have you really thought it through?” Shen Dashan frowned in disapproval.
Zhao Lanhua sighed deeply. “I heard that your maternal grandfather is sick. have to go back and take a look.”
‘Shall I go with you?” Shen Dashan quickly asked.
‘No, Ah Tao, accompany me.” Zhao Lanhua waved her hand and said firmly, ‘This matter is settled. It’s getting late. Everyone, go back to your rooms and rest.’
After returning to the house, Ji Zhao rested her chin on her hands and stared at Shen Yao, who was sitting at the table, motionless.
‘What’s wrong?” Shen Yao looked at her adorable expression and smiled helplessly.
‘Does Mother have some story in Tian Family Village?” When Zhao Lanhua mentioned Tian Family Village during dinner just now, Ji Zhao felt that the atmosphere at that time had suddenly become very strange.
Moreover, Zhao Lanhua, who had always been bright and cheerful, actually had a faint frown on her face..