After Transmigration, I Picked Up A Husband and Daughter

Chapter 75: Chapter 75 Patience and Constancy

Chapter 75: Chapter 75 Patience and Constancy

In front of a ceramic shop, she meticulously selected two simple yet durable ceramic pots.

She calculated that they would be most suitable for storing the pork lard she was about to render.

At the corner, a plain and elegant clay pot caught her attention. Thinking of the rich-tasting soup it would make, Su Yu did not hesitate to add it to her collection.

Along the way, whether it was a practical stove, a delicate medicine pot, or various seeds of hope ready for sowing, almost all that caught her eye were inevitably taken home.

Although her steps were hurried, her eyes were full of anticipation for the future, until she ran low on silvers.

Then, she reluctantly stopped her shopping spree, mocking herself, “This silver, fleeting like water, really goes too quickly.”

On the way home, Su Yu’s skills in driving the carriage grew increasingly proficient. The sound of horse hooves and a gentle breeze accompanied her, and in less than half the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, her familiar home was in sight.

Su Yu quickly tethered the horse and rushed into the house, her eyes immediately seeking out Xixi on the sickbed.

The little girl lay weakly in Jiang Ziling’s arms, her small face tinged with the pallor of illness, her eyes lacking their usual sparkle.

At the sound of her mother’s voice, Xixi strained to lift her eyelids.

That moment of eye contact was full of dependence and comfort.

Su Yu, heart aching, immediately set about brewing the freshly purchased herbs.

She also meticulously prepared fresh water for the weary horse outside, her every action revealing her thoroughness and attention to detail.

She then began to move those items embodying familial warmth and hopes for the future into the house one by one. Jiang Ziling watched the piles of meat form a small mound, somewhat surprised.

“It’s so hot, Ah Yu buying so much meat, aren’t you afraid it will spoil?”

His tone carried a hint of confusion and concern.

Su Yu smiled mysteriously and pointed at the large pork leg, “See? That is a choice cut meticulously selected.”

Facing Jiang Ziling’s clueless nod, she continued to tease him, “Didn’t the old saying go ‘you are what you eat’? You need to eat more meat to nourish your body well.”

These words unexpectedly touched Jiang Ziling’s heartstrings, making him feel an unprecedented warmth, little did he know, behind this was mostly Su Yu’s own irresistible temptation towards meat.

The newly acquired stove in the courtyard blazed with flames as Su Yu thoroughly cleaned the clay pot.

She chopped the pork belly and ribs, keeping the former for another use and finely mincing the latter.

Slowly she added them to the clay pot, along with a few grains of salt, slices of ginger, several Sichuan peppercorns, and various spices.

As the water boiled, a fragrance of meat and herbs intertwined, gently wafting through the courtyard.

It aroused everyone’s appetite.

Meanwhile, Xixi’s medicine was slowly stewing over low heat ready for its transformation.

Su Yu patiently waited for the medicine to cool slightly, then carefully fed it to Xixi.

She was prepared for the child to resist because of the bitterness of the medicine, but unexpectedly, the little one, despite frowning,

bravely drained it all, her sensible demeanor both heartbreaking and comforting.

Gently stroking her daughter’s forehead, Su Yu softly said, “You’re truly mommy’s good girl. Sleep well after taking the medicine, and there will be delicious food waiting when you wake up.”

Xixi obediently lay down, her eyelids slowly closing as she sank into sleep.

Turning around, Su Yu said to Jiang Ziling with concern, “You should rest too. Rest your leg injury well, don’t let it leave any sequel. Otherwise, I may have to ‘blame’ you for not knowing how to take care of yourself!”

However, Jiang Ziling’s face showed difficulty as he quietly asked, “Ah Yu, I… need to relieve myself. Could you find me a walking stick?”

This sudden request left Su Yu at a loss, searching around but unable to find a suitable substitute.

After a moment of thought, Su Yu suddenly flashed a smile: “No problem, let me be your temporary walking stick!”

As she spoke, a firm strength emanated from her, as if any difficulty was merely a temporary stumbling block in front of this family member.

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Seeing a hint of hesitation in Jiang Ziling’s eyes, Su Yu’s delicate eyebrows frowned slightly, her impatient tone mixed with a hint of care: “Make up your mind quickly. I swear I won’t peek. If something goes wrong when you move on your own, these legs, which were hardly healed, would have suffered in vain.”

Jiang Ziling’s eyes wandered, and after a moment of thought, he gently nodded: “In that case, I’ll trouble you.”

Su Yu gently supported Jiang Ziling and slowly moved to the side of the simple yet clean toilet in the backyard.

The sunlight filtered through the gaps in the leaves, casting mottled shadows, adding a touch of warmth to this everyday scene.

Upon reaching their destination, she considerately turned around, her cheeks unconsciously facing the nearby hedge.

Despite the occasional surge of curiosity and imagining about Jiang Ziling, under the circumstances, she could only feel her cheeks inexplicably flushed with a hint of red.

The sound of water trickled, breaking the quiet of the yard, and quietly stirred ripples in Su Yu’s heart!

She silently marveled, wondering what kind of endurance and inconvenience lay behind such crisp sounds?

After a while, the sound of water subsided, followed by the rustle of clothing.

Su Yu maintained that unspoken respect, waiting quietly for Jiang Ziling to neatly arrange his clothes.

Only then did she reach out her hand again, firmly supporting him back inside the house.

Along the way, the two seemed to have an unspoken understanding, and silence became the gentlest companionship between them.

Upon entering the house, just as Jiang Ziling settled into his seat, he suddenly called out eagerly to Su Yu, who was about to leave: “Ah Yu, I… haven’t washed my face or brushed my teeth yet!”

At the sound, Su Yu stopped in her tracks, a hint of tender decisiveness flashing in her eyes, thinking to herself: “Indeed, he’s mobility impaired, taking on some extra responsibilities is only proper.”

When his legs recover, I’ll let him repay me properly, and then it will be my turn to enjoy being cared for attentively.

Thus, she quickly fetched a basin of crisp cold water from the well, cheerfully saying, “The summer heat is intense; washing up with cold water can also be quite refreshing. Just make do with it for now!”

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ziling smiled gratefully, silently cherishing this considerate gesture in his heart.

After the washing up was done, Su Yu carried the basin outwards, and unintentionally, her gaze met with Fang Qin, who was peeping from beside the window!

Su Yu’s eyebrows slightly furrowed, and she unapologetically glared back.

This woman was often involved in gossip, but as long as she didn’t cause unnecessary trouble, Su Yu preferred not to entangle with her too much.

After all, Lady Zhao had once mentioned that Jiang Youfu’s intellect was damaged, which Su Yu had not witnessed.

Yet, she also felt that if such a person really became foolish, perhaps it was a kind of release from his sins, after all, his mere survival was already a mercy from heaven.

Turning back to the kitchen, Su Yu continued with her work, the heap of fresh meat in front of her.

If not handled in time, it was likely to spoil.

She chose a spot under the shade by the well platform, sat gently beside it, and skillfully cleaned every piece of meat.

She placed them in a clean wooden basin.

The recently purchased clay pot, after her thorough cleaning, was turned upside down in the afternoon sunlight.