After Transmigration, I Picked Up A Husband and Daughter
Chapter 154 Lazy Philosophy

Chapter 154: Chapter 154 Lazy Philosophy

Finally, she could no longer contain the urge welling up inside her, and carefully picked up a new medicinal twist, imitating the way adults ground medicine with a serious little look that undoubtedly made her Su Yu’s most capable little assistant.

Time flew like an arrow, and before she knew it, only a little more than ten days remained until the follow-up appointment with the Grand Commandant’s Wife. Su Yu knew she had to pick up the pace and prepare several more effective medicines in advance to bring along all at once when the time came.

With Xixi, the little helper, the efficiency of medicine production had greatly improved.

One night, as thunderstorms clashed, a dazzling bolt of lightning split the sky, illuminating everything inside the house, followed by a thunderous roar that rolled in, signaling an imminent downpour.

During this period, the rain seemed to have a particular fondness for the land, pouring down nearly every day without fail.

Su Yu’s thoughts stirred, and she considered adding a rainproof canopy to the family’s carriage to prevent getting drenched and ending up like a soaked chicken when traveling in the rain.

In the forest after the rain, it was the best season for mushrooms to thrive; those little umbrella mushrooms hiding under the withered leaves, once picked and stewed with tender chicken meat, would produce a flavor that could surely make one forget mundane concerns.

As she indulged in these delightful musings, Jiang Ziling suddenly mentioned, "The Dragon Boat Festival is coming soon."

Those simple five words instantly ignited Su Yu’s interest—this was her first traditional festival in the otherworld, which held significant meaning.

"What customs do you have here for the Dragon Boat Festival?" she asked with eager eyes, already impatient to experience the festive atmosphere of this otherworldly holiday.

Curiosity sparkled in Su Yu’s eyes as she cautiously probed Jiang Ziling, trying to uncover the unique customs of this time-space festival, secretly hoping to find a fascinating tradition that differed from what she knew from the future.

Jiang Ziling smiled gently and explained in a calm tone, "Actually, there’s nothing too novel. Every household simply hangs mugwort and calamus above their doors, expressing a humble wish to ward off evil; moreover, there is the gathering of herbs from the mountains, boiling them into pots of fragrant medicinal soup for bathing, symbolizing health and strength throughout the seasons."

As he spoke, his words paused slightly, as if those simple actions masked more complex emotions.

Noticing Jiang Ziling’s silence, a flicker of surprise crossed Su Yu’s eyes, filled with puzzlement toward the plain celebration of the festival.

"There’s no tradition of eating zongzi? No thrilling dragon boat races?" she asked, her voice tinged with a hint of disappointment.

Zongzi and dragon boats, these traditional symbols of the Dragon Boat Festival, were almost indispensable parts of the celebration in her mind.

Jiang Ziling rubbed his nose awkwardly and admitted, "Zongzi, of course, used to be a staple every year, but due to financial difficulties in recent years, we gradually stopped making them. As for the dragon boat races, those are just childhood memories of watching with my older brother in town."

A hint of nostalgia flashed in his eyes, quickly overshadowed by the harsh reality.

Su Yu nodded silently, understanding the frugality they had lived with over the years.

For a household that could barely fill their stomachs, glutinous rice was undoubtedly a luxury.

Resolved, she spoke softly, "Then, this year we shall have a truly meaningful Dragon Boat Festival."

She remembered the glutinous rice she had specifically bought while stocking up on food supplies and had not yet used. Now, with the Dragon Boat Festival upon them, that bag of glutinous rice would play a key role, adding a lush brushstroke of warmth to the festivities.

As expected, the raindrops of the rainy season arrived, rhythmically tapping on the roof with a crisp sound.

Xixi’s weary little face was full of fatigue, and her continuous yawns revealed her overwhelming sleepiness.

Su Yu tenderly cleaned her up, then carried her back to the bedroom, watching the little girl quickly sink into dreamland, her heart filled with softness.

Afterward, Su Yu stood up and continued with the work at hand—grinding medicinal powder.

This tedious task took a considerable amount of time, but both she and Jiang Ziling understood they needed to make haste.

Plans for making more beauty cream, which could not only nourish the skin but also whiten and fade spots, floated through her mind. She believed it would surely be hugely popular on the market.

The night deepened and quieted, and the two of them toiled until their eyelids were so heavy they could hardly keep them open, the candle having burned down almost completely, leaving only a flickering flame in the darkness.

The biological clock faithfully woke Su Yu the next morning.

She planned to walk along the riverbank, hoping to catch a few live fish and was also eager to visit the two plots of paddy fields allotted to them.

Although she did not know their exact location and it was inconvenient to directly ask Jiang Xunzhong or Lady Zhao due to past complications, in this small village, there was always someone who knew.

On her way, she happened to come across Xie Qifen, who was busy picking lotus leaf tips.

"The lotus leaf tips are the most tender and delicious in the early morning. Once the sun gets high and the leaves fully unfold, that freshness is greatly diminished,"

Xie Qifen said while skillfully weaving through the lotus leaves.

Upon hearing Su Yu’s voice, Xie Qifen quickly looked up, her face overflowing with a simple smile, "Ah, big sister, are you here to pick lotus leaves so early too?"

Su Yu smiled and denied, then stated her purpose, "No, I’m here to confirm the location of the two plots of paddy fields that the Jiang Family has split with us. Do you know which ones they are?"

Xie Qifen immediately responded enthusiastically, "Oh, I know, I know. Just wait for me a bit. I’ll take you there as soon as I’m done here."

"That would be wonderful, since you’re picking, you might as well pick a little more for me,"

Su Yu proposed, her heart full of anticipation for the start of a new day.

The unceremonious way Su Yu asked made Xie Qifen laugh out loud, the wrinkles at the corners of her eyes seeming to hide warmth, "You girl, you really do have your own philosophy of laziness, don’t you?"

Su Yu responded with a radiant smile, thinking to herself that if something could be easily done, why not do it? After all, one had to step into that dark, slippery mud to pick those elegant lotus leaves.

Although that mud was not hard to wash off, it was nonetheless a bit of a nuisance.

Thinking this, she followed Xie Qifen’s figure with her eyes, seeing her step out of the pond with her feet covered in black mud, which was particularly eye-catching.

Side by side, they reached the riverbank, only to find the river was much higher than usual. The normally crystal-clear stream had also turned somewhat turbid, like the reflection of thick clouds in the sky.

Xie Qifen, unconcerned, slipped off her shoes and stockings and, taking advantage of the murkiness, easily scrubbed the mud off her shoes before nimbly putting them back on. She walked ahead on the path with a tacit familiarity and comfort.

"Auntie, don’t you feel cold walking barefoot like that?"

Su Yu asked with concern.

"Cold? In this sweltering heat, where would I feel cold?"