nucmednet Chapter 94 The Eldest Brother Returns to the Capital (2)
Chapter 94 The Eldest Brother Returns to the Capital (2)
The sun was shining brightly, and a gentle breeze was blowing. The two of them chatted and laughed as they explored the mountains and rivers. Before they knew it, it was noon, and they were feeling exhausted. So, they decided to head to the renowned Yao Xi Lou to find a quiet place and enjoy a delicious meal to replenish their energy.
Upon entering Yaoxi Tower, they found the restaurant bustling with customers. A waiter warmly led the two to a private table by the window on the second floor, quickly bringing tea and a menu. He Yanxi and Qin Yaoyao exchanged a smile and began carefully perusing the menu. Soon, one after another, delicious-looking dishes were placed on the table, their aromas filling the air and making their mouths water.
After enjoying their meal, the two put down their chopsticks contentedly. He Yanxi paid the bill and then escorted Qin Yaoyao back to her residence. Along the way, they chatted and laughed, creating a harmonious and warm atmosphere.
After Qin Yaoyao returned to the mansion, she rested briefly before heading straight to her mother's courtyard. As soon as she entered, she could hear bursts of laughter coming from inside. It turned out that her mother was sitting with several of her sisters-in-law, doing needlework.
Qin Yaoyao quickly stepped forward, greeted her mother, and eagerly told everyone the news that her eldest brother was about to return to the capital. Upon hearing this, her mother's face lit up with a joyful smile, and her eyes glistened with tears of excitement. She took Qin Yaoyao's hand and repeatedly said, "That's wonderful! Absolutely wonderful! My child, after being away from home for so long, you're finally coming back..." The other sisters-in-law were also beaming with joy, discussing how to welcome their eldest brother home. For a moment, the entire courtyard was filled with a joyful and peaceful atmosphere.
Qin Yaoyao excitedly recounted amusing anecdotes about her elder brother, eliciting hearty laughter from the other women. At this moment, one of the women suggested, "Why don't we prepare some of the dishes that my brother and sister-in-law like?" This suggestion was unanimously agreed upon, and the group began discussing the specific recipes.
Qin Yaoyao also actively participated. Remembering her older brother's favorite glutinous rice balls, she volunteered to make them herself. The others divided the work, some buying ingredients and others preparing cooking utensils.
Amidst the bustling, busy scene, time seemed to fly by like a whirlwind. In the blink of an eye, the sun set, night quietly enveloped the earth, and the entire mansion was illuminated as bright as day by dazzling lights. The people in the mansion sat around large round tables, savoring the carefully prepared and delicious dishes, their faces beaming with happiness and satisfaction. At the same time, they also held a sense of anticipation, their eyes frequently glancing outside, anxiously awaiting their elder brother's early return.
As the night deepened, the hustle and bustle gradually subsided, and many people, weary, rose and returned to their rooms to rest. However, Qin Yaoyao felt no sleepiness whatsoever. She tiptoed out of her warm, comfortable bed and strolled into the courtyard. Gazing up at the vast, boundless starry sky, countless twinkling stars shone like jewels embedded in the black heavens. Qin Yaoyao clasped her hands together in front of her chest, silently praying: May Heaven bless my elder brother with a safe journey and a safe return home soon. The soft, gentle moonlight poured down, illuminating her exquisitely beautiful face, adding to her gentle and captivating charm.
The next morning, as dawn broke, Qin Yaoyao eagerly jumped out of bed, quickly dressed, and rushed to the kitchen. She was going to make a special treat herself—glutinous rice balls. With practiced ease, she poured fine, white glutinous rice flour into a large bowl, added water, and kneaded vigorously until it formed a smooth, soft, and elastic dough. Next, she took out various sweet and delicious fillings she had prepared beforehand, including red bean paste and sesame candy. She carefully wrapped each filling inside the glutinous rice dough, pinching the edges to seal, making them into plump little balls. Then, she neatly arranged these adorable glutinous rice balls in a steamer, gently covered it, and lit the fire to steam them. Soon, a rich aroma wafted from the steamer, filling the entire kitchen. When Qin Yaoyao lifted the lid of the steamer, a steaming basket of glistening glutinous rice balls immediately appeared before her eyes. Overjoyed, she picked up a few rice balls with her chopsticks, carefully placed them on a beautiful plate, and then carried this dish of food she had lovingly prepared towards her mother's room.
Just as she was carrying the plate out of the kitchen, she suddenly heard a commotion at the door. Overjoyed, she quickened her pace. Sure enough, she saw her elder brother and sister-in-law enter the mansion. Qin Yaoyao threw herself into Qin Yunxu's arms and burst into tears. Looking at her living brother and sister-in-law, and remembering everything from her past life, Qin Yaoyao couldn't stop the tears from flowing.