99, Lazily (1 more)
Xie Zhinuan slept and upon waking in the morning, she felt a slight pain in her abdomen. She quickly went to the bathroom and coming out, she could feel what seemed like blood flowing from her body.
Lying on the kang, Xie Zhinuan gently exhaled a breath.
It wasn’t incredibly painful, but it was quite uncomfortable and very tiring.
For the first time, she wanted to rest well.
Not like her previous life, where she didn’t take these days seriously, ending up with a host of uncomfortable ailments. This time around, she wanted to take it slow, no matter how much Silver she made. At least her mood needed to be comfortable, her days leisurely, without pressing herself so hard.
Earning more money is pointless if one isn’t happy, with no solace for the soul. Now with Routuan, and the addition of Dahuang, although just pets, they filled the emptiness in her heart.
She heard Aunt Chen already up, fetching water for boiling. Silly Niu rose quietly saying she would go to the backyard to pick a tender pumpkin; there were also a few cucumbers to pluck for stir-fry at noon and to have them cold-dressed in the evening.
She would also pull up some green vegetables and then water them.
Aunt Chen whispered, “Keep your voice down, don’t wake the young lady!”
“Oh, oh!” Silly Niu hurriedly responded.
Aunt Chen seriously began washing the pots, starting to make breakfast, and also making breakfast for Li Hengyi across the way.
Xie Zhinuan smiled, closed her eyes, and continued to sleep.
When she woke up, the sun was high in the sky, and she yawned as she left the house.
Silly Niu greeted her with a smile, bringing hot water for her to wash, “Miss, the Bird’s Nest is already stewed!”
“Hmm!” Xie Zhinuan replied.
Silly Niu quickly brought over the Bird’s Nest, and Xie Zhinuan reluctantly took a sip, feeling her stomach warm and toasty.
“Where are Routuan and Dahuang?”
“Grandma took them for a walk; they should be back soon!” Silly Niu watched Xie Zhinuan eat the Bird’s Nest and quietly asked, “Miss, is it tasty?”
“…” Xie Zhinuan chuckled, “Is there more in the kitchen?”
“Yes, but my mom won’t let me have any!” Silly Niu said with a pout.
“Help yourself to it!” Xie Zhinuan said softly.
Although Bird’s Nest is expensive, it cannot compare with the value of a living person like Silly Niu.
If the Bird’s Nest were gone, she could buy more with Silver, or just do without it.
Silly Niu went off happily.
Xie Zhinuan shook her head with a wry smile and continued eating in small bites.
For five consecutive days, Xie Zhinuan took great care of herself. Despite feeling somewhat uncomfortable and a bit chill in her belly, she rested well, spending every day indoors, meditating, playing with the dogs, feeding Dahuang, not touching cold water, drinking only hot water, and even soaking her feet in hot water at night.
After bathing, Xie Zhinuan changed clothes, waited for her hair to dry, and braided a complex twist braid at the back of her head. Then she called Routuan and Dahuang to go out.
No sooner had she stepped outside than she ran into Yuanbao.
“Miss Xie, are you feeling much better?” Yuanbao asked with a smile.
“Yes, much better!”
Xie Zhinuan replied confidently.
She did not act bashful about her menstrual cycle, her lips upturned in a smile, gentle and graceful.
Without luxurious clothes or gold and silver jewelry, her natural, simple beauty was even more desirable.
“Miss Xie, will you be cooking tonight?” Yuanbao inquired.
He, too, ate the food that Xie Zhinuan and Aunt Chen cooked. The spices were the same, and so was the water.
Only, his master had been eating very little these last few days, visibly losing weight, and not in a good mood. The look in his eyes made Yuanbao somewhat anxious.
“…”
Xie Zhinuan was taken aback.
Looking at Yuanbao’s hopeful expression, she hesitated before saying, “I’ll cook!”
She knew she shouldn’t have taken Yuanbao’s Silver.
Right now, she really wanted to wash her hands of the matter and be a quiet girl, simply waiting for meals and drinks.
It was so hot, and staying in the kitchen, sweating through her clothes, was truly suffering.
Chapter 101