frightfiction Chapter 231 Shabu-boiled mutton
Chapter 231 Shabu-boiled mutton
On the day of the beginning of winter, Lu Lingxi changed into new clothes early and went to the Zhenguo Marquis Mansion to celebrate the winter with Gu Yan'er.
Now Gu Yan'er is almost nine months pregnant and her body is very heavy. Lu Lingxi goes back to Zhenguohou Mansion to accompany her every now and then, in case her pregnancy suddenly starts and she is alone.
Nan Wangyu followed Emperor Nan Zheng to the suburbs to welcome winter and worship their ancestors.
At noon, the sun shines through the mottled leaves, bringing a touch of warmth. At this time, Lu Lingxi and Gu Yan'er are sitting around an exquisite eight-immortal table, on which is placed a steaming copper pot with a fragrant soup base boiling in it.
Today they were going to enjoy a special lunch - mutton hot pot in a copper pot. For Gu Yan'er, although she had tasted mutton during the beginning of winter, eating it in a copper pot like this was an unprecedented experience.
Lu Lingxi skillfully picked up the chopsticks, picked up the slices of mutton as thin as rice paper, and gently put them into the boiling water in the copper pot. After rinsing them for a while, he quickly picked them up, dipped them in the carefully prepared sauce, put them into his mouth and chewed them carefully, with a satisfied look on his face.
At first, Gu Yan'er watched Lu Lingxi do this and couldn't help but feel a little worried, fearing that the mutton would not be cooked thoroughly and would cause discomfort. So she hesitated and was reluctant to start. Seeing this, Lu Lingxi smiled and persuaded: "Don't worry, sister-in-law, the mutton has been cut into thin slices like rice paper. It will be cooked through after just a little boiling water! If you are really worried, you can blanch it for a little longer. It will definitely not upset your stomach!"
However, Gu Yan'er still gently touched her stomach and shook her head cautiously, indicating that she still didn't dare to try it. However, when she saw Lu Lingxi eating fifteen or sixteen slices of mutton one after another, and eating with relish and praising it, she finally couldn't resist the temptation of delicious food.
Finally, Gu Yan'er carefully picked up a piece of mutton, rinsed it in boiling water according to Lu Lingxi's instructions, and then plucked up the courage to put it into her mouth. In an instant, the tender and juicy mutton mixed with the rich flavor of the sauce bloomed on the tip of her tongue, making her eyes light up and nodded in surprise. Just like that, Gu Yan'er also began to feast on it. After eating more than a dozen slices of mutton, she picked up some fresh vegetables and put them into the pot to cook.
After a sumptuous lunch, Lu Lingxi accompanied Gu Yan'er to the beautiful garden of Zhenguohou Mansion to take a walk to digest the food. The two walked slowly along the winding path, admiring the beautiful scenery of blooming flowers and green trees around them, while happily chatting about trivial matters, and laughter echoed in the air from time to time.
Lu Lingxi blinked and asked curiously, "Sister-in-law, have you ever thought about what name to give to the baby in your belly?"
Gu Yan'er shook her head gently and said softly, "Alas, we don't even know whether the child is a boy or a girl yet, and my father-in-law and husband are far away from me. How dare I, a woman, make my own decisions on such an important matter!"
Then, Lu Lingxi asked again: "Did your brother's recent letter mention when he would be able to return to the capital?"
Gu Yan'er frowned slightly, shook her head again and replied, "There is no definite date for return. However, after the winter, the wind and snow in the north have become more severe, the roads are dangerous, and it is difficult for the army to pass. Beizhan will probably choose to stop fighting and rest like last year. In this way, your brother may be able to take time to come back, but it is hard to say whether he can come back before I give birth."
Hearing this, Lu Lingxi hurried forward and took Gu Yan'er's hand, and comforted her softly: "Sister-in-law, don't worry too much. Even if my brother really can't come back in time, I'm still here! I promise you that I will stay with you every step of the way until you give birth to the baby safely."
After hearing this, Gu Yan'er smiled slightly, nodded and said: "With you by my side, I feel a lot more at ease. But..." She paused for a moment, a faint blush appeared on her face.
Seeing this, Lu Lingxi blinked mischievously, and asked with a sly smile on his face, "But what? But what sister-in-law really hopes for is for brother to be by her side, right? Hehe, I understand this, I understand it all. It seems that no matter what, I am still not as important as brother in your heart!"
Gu Yan'er complained coquettishly, "You and your husband are both important, but you are different. Oh, really, I've told you so much, why don't you understand!" After saying that, she stomped her feet, looking annoyed.
Seeing Gu Yan'er's cute reaction, Lu Lingxi couldn't help but smile slightly, nodded gently and said, "Of course I understand. If it were me, when I give birth in the future, I would definitely hope that Nan Wangyu could be by my side."
Lu Lingxi's response obviously caught Gu Yan'er by surprise. She widened her eyes and asked in astonishment, "You and the Crown Prince, the two of you... Could it be that you have fallen in love with him?"
Facing such a direct question from his sister-in-law, Lu Lingxi behaved calmly and nodded without hesitation, saying, "Yes, we are in love with each other now."
Hearing this, Gu Yan'er couldn't help but ask, "But the prince is in a high position after all, and has many wives and concubines. Do you really not mind at all that he has other women?"
Lu Lingxi lowered her head slightly, a trace of melancholy on her face, and replied softly: "It is impossible to say that I don't mind at all. However, he once promised me that he would treat me wholeheartedly in the future. So as long as he can really do this in the future, I am willing to choose not to care about what happened in the past." At this point, she paused for a moment, as if she had some concerns in her heart, and she didn't say Nan Wangyu's promise to gradually disband the harem. Because once such words were spoken, if they were not fulfilled in the end, she would be the only one who would become a laughing stock in the end.
Seeing Lu Lingxi remained silent, Gu Yan'er hurriedly comforted him, "In fact, as long as His Royal Highness the Crown Prince really has a place in his heart for you, that's enough. You and the Crown Prince can live in harmony and love each other, I'm sure your father-in-law and your brother will be relieved when they know about it."
Lu Lingxi nodded and chatted for a few more words. Gu Yan'er felt a little tired, so Lu Lingxi helped her sit down and rest.
After a rest, Gu Yan'er instructed Lu Lingxi to make rice wine and yellow wine with new rice and grain. These winter wines can warm the body and drive away the cold, increase appetite and digestion, and are just right for drinking during the New Year.