Chapter 444 - Chapter 444: Chapter 440: Lotus Root_1 (1/2)
Chapter 444: Chapter 440: Lotus Root_1
“Madam, let’s go.”
After Wei Zhan finished his lotus root paste soup, he took his wife’s hand and left once she finished as well.
At this time, the boatman rowed over with about twenty lotus root chunks on his boat.
Wei Zhan helped Yingbao onto the boat first. He gave a sigh of relief when he turned back and saw that Xiao Mo hadn’t followed.
The two of them navigated through the dense lotus leaves on the boat. Wei Zhan casually washed a piece of tender lotus root, took a bite, and found it to be incredibly refreshing and sweet.
The boatman chuckled and said, “In a few days, we’ll have water chestnuts and barnyard millet here. If young master visits again, you can have some.”
Wei Zhan smiled, “I will buy some when the time comes.”
Yingbao quickly picked several large lotus leaves. She placed the lotus roots on them and immediately carried them back to the shore.
At this time of the year, lotus roots are the most tender and delicious when eaten fresh. She wanted to take some back for her parents, grandparents, and her mother-in-law to try.
The boat quickly docked, and Jiang Jie and Luo Zhao also returned. They had bought quite a bit of lotus roots as well.
“Sis, let’s go back now. It’s getting late,” Jiang Jie said.
Yingbao looked at the sky. The sun was already setting, “Alright.”
She turned to ask, “has anyone delivered the lotus root paste?”
The maid Magnolia nodded, “Yes, I have already paid for it.”
Xinghua added, “It’s all in the burlap bag and we’ve put it on the carriage.”
Yingbao went to the cart and asked Magnolia to separate some of the lotus root paste; the remainder was given to Jiang Jie to take home.
Thus, Magnolia poured half of the lotus root paste onto a large lotus leaf and gave the remaining bag to Jiang Jie.
After returning to the city by carriage, Wei Zhan said goodbye to his brother-in-law and took his wife directly home.
Just as they entered the yard, they ran into his elder sister-in-law from the Cao family and his second sister-in-law from the Yu family.
“Ah, the seventh son and his wife are back!” Cao Shi greeted with a smile, “Did you enjoy your time outside?”
Yingbao politely replied, “It was okay.”
Cao Shi looked at the lotus leaf package in Magnolia’s arms, curiously asking, “What did you bring back?”
“We brought some lotus roots. Elder sister-in-law and second sister-in-law, would you like to try some? They’re very tasty,” Yingbao said.
“That sounds great!” Yu Shi laughed, “I haven’t eaten lotus roots for quite a while.”
Yingbao turned to Magnolia and said, “Give some lotus roots to elder sister-in-law and second sister-in-law.”
“Yes,” Magnolia stepped forward and gave Yu Shi four roots and four roots to Cao Shi as well.
Cao Shi looked at the roots in her hands, pursed her lips, and said cheerfully, “Thank you, Yingbao.”
Yu Shi also said, “The lotus roots at this time truly are tender. Thanks, Yue.”
“We’re family, no need to mention it. With the rest, I’ll go and let my mother-in-law try.” Yingbao nodded to her sisters-in-law and went to Madam Wang’s yard with Wei Zhan.
Cao Shi held the four lotus roots, watched Wei Zhan and his wife walk away, and smirked.
She went back to her yard and threw the roots onto the ground, “Is this even worth giving? If she’s not embarrassed, I am.”
Her daughter, Jade Pearl, came out from the house and saw the lotus roots on the ground, “Mom, why did you bring this back?”
Cao Shi rolled her eyes, “Your auntie gave it.”
Jade Pearl: “Why would seventh aunt think to give this? Are we short of lotus roots in our kitchen?”
“She’s from a poor background, treasures everything. Pearl, ask someone to throw it away.”
Cao Shi went into the inner room and asked the Nanny, “Did you have someone pick up my sister?”
The Nanny sipped her tea, “Yes, it should be about ten days.”
Cao Shi nodded and settled on the bamboo chair, “It’s really hot today. It seems like it’s going to rain.”
A small maid immediately started fanning her.