"Madam, today is your birthday, so you rest, and we’ll take care of the rest," Yixuan said with a smile as he looked at Dong Huiying. Lao Si silently brought over a small stool for the Madam to sit on, and then continued to sweep the snow.
After Lao Si had finished clearing the snow in the courtyard, the eldest brother called out from the kitchen, prompting Shujun, Haoming, Yue Ning, and Yixuan to head over there.
Dong Huiying was a bit curious, and at this moment, Yun Ge staggered over, her face wearing a relaxed and comfortable expression, "Here, eat this."
She took a look and saw that it was a pack of Dragon Beard Candy. She pinched a piece and gently took a bite, the candy melting in her mouth, spreading a sweet and rich taste across her taste buds.
Yun Ge’s eyes softened with warmth, "Right? This Dragon Beard Candy was shipped from the Capital, still the taste of that time-honored brand."
It felt like an eternity ago, yet she was also grateful to the heavens above.
It seemed as if Yun Ge had recalled some memories.
It had been almost half a year since she and Purple Chervil had reunited.
Since Purple Chervil’s Departure from the Capital, every year on this day, Yun Ge would always buy a pack of Dragon Beard Candy. She always remembered that Dragon Beard Candy was Purple Chervil’s favorite.
She most likely would never forget when they were still children, the first year Purple Chervil came to the Capital and tried the Dragon Beard Candy, she had revealed such a sweet smile.
The Dragon Beard Candy was sweet, but not as sweet as her smile.
Afterward, she kept this memory close to her heart, and every year, no matter where she found herself, she would buy a pack of Dragon Beard Candy on Purple Chervil’s birthday.
But then, the little girl who liked Dragon Beard Candy was gone, and this habit remained. However, a year, two years passed, and the Dragon Beard Candy she bought could only be eaten by herself, while reminiscing about the past and savoring the sweet candy. All she could do was to drink alone under the moon, wishing upon the heavens, praying and hoping that the person whose life or death was unknown, whose whereabouts were a mystery, and whom she didn’t even know if she would ever meet again in this lifetime was well.
But this time, on Purple Chervil’s nineteenth birthday, she was by her side. She had bought Dragon Beard Candy and could finally give it to the person who liked it.
Yun Ge had a smile on her lips, and then gently ruffled her head, "From now on, live well, whether you seek to thrive in troubled times or desire a peaceful life. As long as you wish, I will be there with you." There was only one request; don’t disappear again, don’t make me unable to find you. No matter what challenges lie ahead, let me walk with you. Okay?
Her silent heart whispered, while a hint of blush spread across the corners of her eyes, and her gaze towards Purple Chervil was as tender as ever.
Shu Yu was not far from the two, and when he saw Yun Ge’s mushy expression, he snorted lightly, "Divine Doctor Yun should probably find a man." Always clinging to that woman, if he didn’t know she was a woman, he would suspect she had taken a fancy to her.
Yun Ge glanced coldly at Shu Yu, as if she was inherently at odds with this sickly person. Perhaps their zodiac signs were incompatible and their elements clashed?
"You’d better mind your business, I see Liang Zhichen and the others are already busy in the kitchen, why aren’t you moving?"
Shu Yu adjusted his sleeves naturally, "I’m not skilled in matters of the kitchen, and if I went, I’d only cause chaos and be a nuisance," so it was better to stay put here, avoiding the smoke and pleasing fumes that would make him cough and add to everyone’s troubles.