46: Chapter 47 Medicinal Powder_1 46: Chapter 47 Medicinal Powder_1 Qiao Duo’er glanced at Tan Zhenghong, “I left some food in the pot for Erhu, I’ll go get it.”
Sun Erhu was grateful to Tan Zhenghong, so he let him make the decision.
By the time she brought back the soup and steamed buns, they had already agreed on the outcome: they would share one of the hares and let Sun Erhu sell the rest in town, along with the baskets Tan Zhenghong had woven.
This was a matter between the brothers Sun Erhu and Tan Zhenghong, and Qiao Duo’er had no objections to whatever they decided.
After Sun Erhu had eaten and cleaned the pot, he returned to his own courtyard.
Touching his full belly, his face was alight with a satisfied smile.
To him, good food meant happiness.
Qiao Duo’er washed off the medicinal powder from her face and replaced it with fresh cucumber slices.
She lay on the bed and entered a Meditative State, because skin absorbs nutrients best when the body is relaxed.
Qiao Duo’er had intended to remove the cucumber slices, wash her face again, and then go to sleep, but perhaps because she was too exhausted from the day, she soon fell asleep by accident.
Tan Zhenghong propped himself up and carefully removed the cucumber slices from Qiao Duo’er’s face.
He didn’t know if it was his imagination or if the medicine was working, but her skin seemed to have improved a bit.
He always believed that kind-hearted people were looked after by the heavens.
His wife might be reticent, but she had a kind and gentle heart; surely her face would heal.
At this moment, Qiao Duo’er slept peacefully, the aura of ‘keep out’ surrounding her receding significantly.
Her slightly pursed lips added a touch of playfulness to her, making it hard to resist leaning closer.
However…
he didn’t yet have the courage to do so.
Tan Zhenghong smiled faintly.
As Qiao Duo’er stirred slightly, he quickly averted his gaze.
His wife had keen senses, much sharper than his.
If he stared too long, she would definitely wake up.
Tan Zhenghong gently blew out the oil lamp on the bedside and then lay down as well.
Having this wife, even if only for a while, made him completely content; but he knew that in this lifetime, it had to be Qiao Duo’er for him.
If not her, he would rather be alone for the rest of his life, spending his time in remembrance!
Qiao Duo’er had a good night’s sleep and didn’t open her eyes until the next morning.
Suddenly remembering the cucumber on her face, she quickly felt her face, but the cucumber slices were nowhere to be found.
Could it be that she had sleepwalked?
“I was afraid the cucumber would make you uncomfortable in your sleep, so I removed it for you,” Tan Zhenghong hurriedly explained.
Qiao Duo’er’s face turned red involuntarily.
As a special agent, falling asleep with cucumber slices on her face was an unforgivable mistake.
But even if her face was red, Tan Zhenghong probably couldn’t tell, because her face was extremely dark.
The original owner’s parents were simply bastards, making her work even in the heat of summer, under the poisonous sun all summer long.
How could she not be tanned?
How could her face not have pimples and sores?
Sighing, she hoped that in her next life, the original owner would be reborn into a good family.
Qiao Duo’er cleared her throat, “I’m going to cook breakfast, is there anything particular you’d like to eat?”
“Whatever you cook is delicious,” Tan Zhenghong shook his head, anything made by Qiao Duo’er was fine with him.
Qiao Duo’er nodded and got out of bed to start cooking.
Early in the morning, Sun Erhu had processed two rabbits in his courtyard, planning to keep their fur.
Come winter, he could have his sister-in-law make gloves or a fur collar, as it gets very cold here and a woman is sure to feel the chill.
After rinsing the rabbit meat clean, Sun Erhu brought it over to Qiao Duo’er.
Qiao Duo’er asked him to chop the rabbit into small pieces, making it easier to cook and to soak up the flavors.