klisemfg Chapter 13 Is Shi An Sick?
Chapter 13 Is Shi An Sick?
When Chu Ci returned, there weren't many people left in front of the stall.
She didn't mind and handed the pastries to Shi An, saying, "I didn't know which kind you liked, so I bought a lot."
The man stared blankly at the beautifully decorated pastries in the basket for a moment before taking them from the woman's hands.
"Thank you... thank you, my lady."
Chu Ci glanced at the sky and said to the man, "You sit here and eat. I'll pack my things and call it a day."
"it is good."
Chu Ci put the remaining handkerchief and stool into his basket.
And clear the trash off the ground.
Shi An ate about three or four pieces of pastry before she couldn't eat anymore.
He carefully collected the rest and put them in the basket.
Upon seeing this, Chu Ci patted the basket beside him.
"Let it in."
Shi An was a little embarrassed, "It's fine for me to take it."
"What are you saying? With your little arms, they'll get sore if you hold them for too long."
Shi An was a little unconvinced, "I'm not that weak."
Chu Ci smiled and said, "Be good and let it in."
The woman's gentle eyes warmed Shi An's heart.
In the end, he obediently put the small stool and pastries into the basket and followed Chu Ci obediently towards the east entrance of the county.
The eastern entrance of the county is a place where live animals are sold, and the variety of animals is dazzling.
Most of them are cattle, sheep and donkeys.
After asking about the prices of several donkeys, Chu Ci had a general idea of what to expect and began to select one.
It was Shi An's first time there, and she followed closely behind Chu Ci.
The place is crowded and diverse, and it's filled with all sorts of unpleasant smells.
He didn't like it very much.
"My lady, what are we doing here?"
“I plan to buy a small donkey to take home, so it will be more convenient for you to travel to and from the county town, and it can also carry goods.”
At this point, Chu Ci pointed to a rather sturdy little donkey and asked.
"How about this one? It looks very sturdy."
"I will do as my wife says."
Seeing how obedient the man was, Chu Ci took the initiative to hold his hand.
"Actually, it's mainly for you to ride, so it has to be something you like."
Feeling the warmth of his palm, Shi An blushed completely. Fortunately, the veil on his hat prevented him from losing his composure.
The man instinctively tried to pull his hand away.
Chu Ci felt the force with which he pulled his hand away and immediately gripped it even tighter.
"There are a lot of people here, and I'm afraid you'll get separated from me, so let's hold hands."
After hearing this, Shi An bit her lower lip and stopped struggling.
But the places where their skin touched felt like they were on fire.
It seemed to burn him completely.
Chu Ci was unaware of the man's shyness; she was diligently comparing prices at each store.
In the end, we chose a donkey that offered good value for money and also bought a lot of feed.
It was almost noon, and with the donkeys borrowed from the Liu family, Chu Ci led the two donkeys toward the restaurant.
"I'm taking you out to eat today to celebrate your successful street vending."
Shi An paused, and by then the two of them had already left the street where live animals were sold. Chu Ci then let go of his hand and went to lead the donkey.
The warmth was immediately replaced by a chill, and Shi An felt a little uncomfortable, so she subconsciously rubbed her fingers together.
"Well, it can't be considered a success."
Chu Ci was optimistic, "Why not? As long as it's sold, it's a success."
"But I only earned less than 60 coins."
"Money is earned little by little, don't rush it."
"Yes," Shi An understood; it was already good enough to be able to make money now.
He started to do some mental calculations. Based on his current income, it would take him at least another year to save enough money to go to the capital.
He needs to work even harder.
The two arrived at the restaurant, and Chu Ci requested a private room.
After entering the house, Shi An took off the veil on her head.
Chu Ci got up and opened the second-floor window.
The streets were bustling with people.
She watched for a while, and then started ordering when the waiter arrived.
Four dishes and one soup, two meat dishes and two vegetable dishes.
For the social class of the Chu Ci (Songs of Chu), this was already considered quite luxurious.
In his previous life, Shi An frequented various restaurants and eateries, so he naturally tasted all sorts of delicacies.
But for some reason, the meal I had with Chu Ci today was the best I've had in all these years.
Chu Ci did not drink alcohol, but ordered a pot of tea.
Shi An very obediently poured her tea.
Chu Ci took a bite of the fried glutinous rice ball, and the red bean paste filling overflowed, sweet and delicious.
"Shi'an, this glutinous rice ball is delicious. Don't be busy, eat first."
"It's just pouring a cup of tea, I'm not busy."
The man obediently picked up a glutinous rice ball with his chopsticks, took a small bite, and found it to be delicious.
Chu Ci especially loved these glutinous rice balls for the Lantern Festival, and ate four or five in a row.
Shi An silently kept it in mind, planning to try making it herself when she got back.
Both of them ate a very full meal.
Chu Ci then suggested taking a walk on the way back to digest their food.
However, halfway there, Shi An couldn't take it anymore, so Chu Ci simply carried her onto the donkey.
There are two donkeys in total.
A camel driver and a cargo carrier, a harmonious scene.
Shi An looked at Chu Ci, who was still walking, and asked, "Won't my wife ride a horse?"
"I'm not tired. Walking a few more steps is just a form of exercise."
Hearing this, the man felt a pang of envy.
Women are naturally strong and tall.
Even though Chu Ci looks quite thin, he is still very strong.
Unlike him, he gets exhausted after walking just a few steps.
She is too weak.
Back home, Chu Ci continued to cut down trees on the back mountain, and chopped the cut wood into small pieces of firewood to cook.
Shi An then began preparing food for the rabbits and watering the vegetable garden.
The two had their own roles and worked together very well.
It feels like I've lived here for many years.
Chu Ci chopped wood until dark before Shi An called him to dinner.
Both of them were a bit tired after a busy day and fell asleep almost as soon as their heads hit the pillow.
The next day, when Shi An woke up, she found that many parts of her body were sore.
It must be because I walked too much yesterday.
He quickly washed up, opened the window, and sure enough, Chu Ci was exercising.
The woman in the courtyard wiped her sweat, and after noticing the gaze, she turned around and smiled at Shi An.
"Come out and eat when you wake up."
"Okay, wife."
The man obediently replied and got up to go to the kitchen.
Breakfast has been prepared and placed on the table.
He was somewhat relieved that he didn't have to make breakfast himself. For some reason, he felt listless and uncomfortable, with his limbs feeling heavy.
Chu Ci sat opposite him and drank his porridge in big gulps, but halfway through, he noticed that Shi An's porridge was barely touched.
She asked worriedly, "What's wrong? Don't you have an appetite?"
"Hmm," Shi An said, her face a little pale. "I was probably tired yesterday."
"Then you should rest well today. I'll do the dishes in a bit."
The man declined, saying, "How can that be? You've already prepared breakfast, my wife. I should be the one washing the dishes."
“There’s no such thing as ’should’ or ’shouldn’t. You’re not feeling well right now, so it’s normal for me to do more things for you. Don’t feel like you owe me anything. Husbands and wives should help each other.”
Seeing the woman's concerned expression, Shi An couldn't help but want to act coquettishly towards her.
"My lady, I feel so bad."
Seeing that he was indeed not in good condition, Chu Ci carried him back to the bedroom.
"You should just lie down today and get better first. I'll stay here with you."
"Ah."
Chu Ci took the porridge and fed it to Shi An in small bites.
But Shi An only ate half of it before she couldn't eat anymore. She was in a daze and kept clutching her stomach.
"Shi An, does your stomach hurt?"
"Um, my stomach hurts."
Chu Ci frowned. "Did you eat something bad?"
"I don't know... it's just..." As she said this, a familiar warm flow came out from below.
Shi An was startled and immediately understood what was going on.
"My lady, could you please go out first?"
"what happened?"
The man's face was flushed, and his eyes were like water. "Well... well... how should I put it? My wife, please go out first. I'm fine, really fine."
Chu Ci was still a little uneasy. "Are you sure?"
"Yes, I know my body."
"Alright," Chu Ci conceded. "Just call me if you need anything. I'll be right outside the door."
"Okay, okay."