The rain fell into a curtain, pouring down from the eaves of the corridor.
Liu He brought the plate into the house and placed it on the table. There were several people occupying the room, making it slightly crowded.
“Young master, the ginger soup is ready.”
The traveler was caught in the rain. In order to prevent him from catching a cold, getting sick, and infecting himself, Rong Xi ordered Liu He to cook some ginger soup and bring it to him.
They rented with a lot of money, and Rong Xi decided to treat them well.
There were five travelers, one of whom was wounded in the leg and foot, making the journey difficult. He was now lying on a couch, and a fellow traveler was applying medicine and bandaging for him.
Judging by his skilled technique, he must have practiced medicine for many years. Having had a physician accompany them, this person’s identity should not have been underestimated.
Of the remaining three, one had handsome features and a tall and slender figure, seemingly not yet reaching the age of manhood. The other two constantly flanked him, both tall and strong, with an imposing and heroic bearing.
All of them were wearing plain clothes.
“The night is chilly, you might as well first drink some ginger soup, then take a bath, and change your clothes.” Rong Xi suggested slowly.
Fortunately, Rong’s residence was spacious, with plenty of bedrooms; otherwise, accommodating the five of them might have been a challenge.
“Thank you, young sir, for your kindness.” The handsome youth smiled warmly, his black hair soaked and clinging to his forehead and cheeks, giving him a somewhat pitiful appearance.
Even so, he didn’t reach for the soup.
The doctor stood up, gulped down the bowl, and then smiled at Rong Xi, his features handsome and open.
“Young gentleman is kind-hearted, thank you very much.”
As soon as he finished his drink, the other three took action.
Liu He brought another bowl of sugar water to the couch and said, “This gentleman is injured and should not eat ginger.”
The handsome doctor smiled and took the bowl, looked into the man’s amber eyes, and said, “Sugar water replenishes blood.”
The man stared back sharply.
The doctor didn’t give in at all.
Only then did Rong Xi see the man’s face clearly.
His appearance was exquisite, akin to that of a fine lady, yet devoid of any hint of weakness. With handsome eyes, well-shaped eyebrows, a straight nose, and perfect lips, he appeared pale due to blood loss. Refusing the sweet soup now added a touch of elegance to his demeanor.
Such a face was a masterpiece.
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“I’m so grateful that you allowed us to stay this late. I’m also very grateful for your thoughtful hospitality.” He spoke in a soft yet powerful voice, “I was going on business with my younger brother and encountered robbers on the road. Fortunately, I didn’t lose my life. I had to find a place to recuperate so my brother could feel at ease.”
Rong Xi didn’t believe a word he said.
If you met robbers on the road, where would the rent money come from? Presumably, this person was deliberately making nonsense. If Rong Xi was wise, he would know what was wrong and stop asking casually.
There was only one master and two servants in the house, so it was easy to control, and there was no fear of leaks.
“The hot soup is ready. If it’s not enough, you can prepare it yourself, as the kitchen is no more than a hundred steps away. It’s late at night, so you should go to bed early.” Rong Xi said that and left.
The five people in the room were silent for a long time.
After a while, a handsome young man came to the bedside, his eyes were red and his nose was sore, and he said in a deep voice: “Brother, it is my fault that you have suffered this crime.”
The man’s right leg was cut by a sharp blade, revealing the bone deep within. If an ordinary person were to suffer such an injury, they would surely find it unbearably painful, with their hearts pounding in fear. But for him, who has experienced countless battles and hardships, this injury is of no concern.
“Don’t think too much, it’s the fault of the culprit. It just delays the trip and may lead to long nights and dreams.”
His long eyelashes fluttered slightly, casting flickering shadows under the lamplight.
The handsome doctor spoke up at the right time to break the heavy atmosphere.
“The sugar water is warm. Brother Si, it’s best to drink it in time.” He held the bowl close to the man’s lips with a teasing smile.
The man frowned and said in a cold voice: “Chen Chuangu, I think you are tired of living.”
The handsome young man united with Chen Chuangu and advised: “Brother, I know you don’t like sweets, but you are injured now, so it is best to follow the doctor’s instructions.”
Chen Chuangu raised his eyebrows and said with a smile: “What Master Erlang said is absolutely true. Brother Si, please.”
The man and the other person stared at each other for a long time before the man finally spoke, “The sweet soup has cooled; just leave it.”
“Hahaha,” Chen Chuangu handed the bowl to one of the healthy servants, “Go to the kitchen to heat it up, and then serve it to brother Si.”
The servant got the handsome young man’s approval, and when he was about to take it, he saw the man on the couch quickly snatching the pottery bowl, drinking it with bated breath, throwing the bowl into Chen Chuangu’s arms, wiping his lips with his sleeve, and glaring at him.
“You will serve Erlang to take a bath.” The man ordered the two servants.
The servants received the order and withdrew.
The handsome young man leaned against the couch with a solemn expression, “Brother, please don’t worry. The body is more precious than external objects. I only regret that I can’t see my father’s remains.”
They traveled day and night, changed their route, and luckily escaped the assassination. They arrived in Linxi, Qingzhou, and stayed at this house on a rainy night.
Qingzhou was about half a month’s journey from Shengjing. Now the man had been recuperating here for at least half a month. In such a month, the situation in Shengjing may be turned upside down.
The white bird pecked the sleeve with its beak, as if to comfort him.
The handsome young man stroked the bird’s head and said, “Fortunately, Bai Shuang is smart and guides us.”
Bai Shuang tilted her head to avoid it, flew towards the man’s chest, and lay still.
“Master Erlang, the hot water is ready. Please go take a bath.” The servant came to the door to report.
Hearing this, the young man stood up and said, “Brother, take care of yourself and rest early.”
The next morning, the cold rain began to stop.
Raindrops gathered in the hollows of the black tiles, pattering down onto the eaves. Liu He, carrying a sack on his back, returned from the morning market. Following Rong Xi’s instructions, he had purchased a large quantity of rice and grain.
If others inquired curiously, they would be told that the young master had hearty appetites, so some extra provisions were bought. When others saw the young master plump, they didn’t have many concerns either.
Liu He could tell that the five travelers were extraordinary in status and cautious in their actions, indicating something suspicious. Fortunately, the house was secluded, and it was late at night, so no one would see them.
He only wanted to live in peace for the rest of his life, and did not want to suffer any more troubles.
“Ah, young master said we would eat porridge this morning.” Liu Zishi took the sack and carried it easily .
Liu He smiled and nodded, and they went to the kitchen together.
In the kitchen, Rong Xi was cooking porridge on the stove. Thinking of the guest’s injury and blood loss, he planned to make blood-supplement porridge.
As the sun reached its highest, it was time for the midday meal.
In the guest room, five people gathered together. The Liu family’s members and two servants came with the plates. The lacquer plates on the table were neatly displayed, and porridge and cakes were served .
“The food is rough, I hope you will accept it.”
Rong Xi originally wanted to go through the introduction and leave after showing some friendship as the landlord. Unexpectedly, the injured patient on the bed actually spoke on his own initiative.
“It was urgent last night. If I was rude, please don’t blame me.”
As the night passed, the man’s energy and blood recovered, and his face became more dazzling. Although he was apologetic, he looked majestic, like someone accustomed to giving orders.
Rong Xi shook his head and smiled, looking a bit silly because of his fat face.
“My surname is Chen.” He looked at the handsome young man and said, “This is my younger brother.”
After his introduction, Chen Chuangu continued: “I am their doctor.”
As for the two “servants,” it was not necessary to speak of them in detail.
At the sound of it, it sounded fake. Rong Xi’s expression remained unchanged. “My surname is Rong, and I am the first in line. I’ll go ahead and not disturb your meal.”
After he left, Chen Chuangu immediately laughed wildly.
“Master Rong is truly a wonderful man!”
After he finished speaking, he scooped up the porridge and swallowed it in one gulp. Then, giving it a thumbs up, he said, ‘It’s really sweet! Master Rong is considerate. Knowing that brother Si has lost blood, he specially cooked this porridge. He is really kind-hearted.’
Chen Erlang sighed, long accustomed to Chen Chuangu’s unpredictability, and said: “Brother, if you don’t like sweet porridge, you can use salty cakes.”
He also wanted to laugh, but seeing that Chen Dalang was really pitiful, he ordered the servant: “Bring some tea.”
The servant obeyed and left. After a while, the plate arrived. The servant poured three cups, divided into three masters.
Chen Dalang had no choice but to swallow the cake with water and not eat a bite of the sweet porridge.
After eating, the servant picked up the lacquer plate and went to the kitchen.
Rong Xi had finished eating and was about to make pork bone soup. Seeing that the bowl of porridge had not been touched at all, he couldn’t help but ask: “Which gentleman doesn’t eat porridge?”
The servant remained calm and answered honestly upon hearing the words: “Master Chen Dalang doesn’t like sweets.”
Rong Xi couldn’t laugh or cry, he really did something wrong with good intentions.
“Master Rong’s kindness is appreciated by the master.” The servant looked grateful.
Rong Xi smiled and asked again: “Is there any taboo in eating bone soup?” Bone soup could also be used to replenish blood. If Chen Dalang still didn’t like it, there was nothing he could do.
The servant was stunned for a moment, “I’ll ask.”
The tall figure left, and the corners of Rong Xi’s lips rose.
The servants didn’t know Chen Dalang’s taste, but they clearly served Chen Erlang. This group of people was really interesting.
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Our uncle is a kind-hearted person~hahaha
Thanks for the chapter! So obvious, lol
They work hard, but not smart
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