Chapter 1322: Half a Day in the Mountain
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Qiao Xuan spoke with a warm smile, âWe have a lot to discuss, but if youâre too busy, just let me know, and Iâll have Qingyan assist you with any errands. We have plenty of time, so thereâs no need to rush!â
Songshi, ready to carry out his responsibilities, couldnât allow Qing Yan to step in. He couldnât even consider it.
âI can handle it myself, Madam. Please donât worry.â
Qiao Xuan nodded, still smiling, and didnât press the matter further.
In the upcoming year, Qiao Xuan planned to plant a variety of fruit trees, including pomegranates, persimmons, grapes, apples, peaches, loquats, walnuts, dates, pears, hawthorns, and more. If she werenât concerned about drawing too much attention, she would have included dragon eyes, lychees, mangoes, and grapefruits!
Nevertheless, even if she couldnât plant them all, she had them in her interspace.
She also intended to raise chickens, ducks, geese, and possibly a few more goats if conditions allowed. This would provide a steady supply of eggs, meat, and even goatâs milk.
With poultry and livestock, they could be largely self-sufficient. Living in the capital wouldnât mean they lacked vegetables and meat.
Since the main courtyard wasnât yet fully furnished, Qiao Xuan and Shao Yunduan prepared to depart. However, it was still early, and Qiao Xuan wanted to take a hike in the nearby mountains.
Autumn, especially in the advanced season, was the perfect time for mountain hikes.
âIf weâre lucky, we might stumble upon some mushrooms in the mountains! There tend to be more mushrooms in the northern forests during autumn, and theyâre usually plump!â
With her presence, good luck was almost guaranteed.
Shao Yunduan smiled and agreed, âSounds like a plan. Letâs enjoy lunch here before heading up the mountain. We can ask Lixia and Liqiu to prepare a bowl of noodles.â
It had already been half a day, and going up the mountain on an empty stomach was out of the question.
Qiao Xuan agreed with a smile and requested Lixia and Liqiu to use the servantsâ kitchen to prepare some food.
Although there was a kitchen for the master in the main courtyard, it had not been fully furnished yet. Everything was still in the process of being set up, and Qiao Xuan and Shao Yunduan planned to stay here for a few days.
Before long, Lixia and Liqiu arrived with freshly rolled noodles, which were slender and pale, emitting a tempting aroma.
There wasnât any broth, but there was meat, minced and stir-fried with garlic, green onions, and chili. The dish was garnished with a handful of coriander, and when served, it was steaming hot and fragrant.
The two of them enjoyed their meal, and then Qiao Xuan and Shao Yunduan prepared to carry a basket and head up the mountain.
Lixia and Liqiu had become accustomed to this routine. They knew the Old Master didnât want them to be a bother.
However, Qing Yan felt a bit uneasy. He couldnât help but quietly ask his two sisters, âSister Lixia, Sister Liqiu, isnât it risky for the Old Master and Madam to go up the mountain alone? We could assist by carrying the basket for them. If the terrain is challenging, we could scout aheadâŠâ
Lixia burst into laughter. âYouâre very clever and thoughtful, but thereâs no need to worry so much. The Old Master and Madam enjoy mountain climbing, and they prefer doing it on their own.â
Liqiu chimed in, smiling, âOur Old Master and Madam are quite strong. If they say they donât need help, then they donât. Letâs just stay here and enjoy the peace of this manor. Itâs quite nice to explore around!â
Upon hearing their reassurance, Qing Yan smiled and felt relieved.
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