After Transmigration, I Picked Up A Husband and Daughter
Chapter 184 Reverence

Chapter 184: Chapter 184 Reverence

Before the echo of her words had faded, the Young Master Tutor’s wife seemed to realize her own lapse in composure and quickly rectified it, with two blushes flying onto her face, "Oh my, look at me, getting so excited that I forget my manners, it’s really been too long since I’ve been this happy."

Actually, this uncontrollable excitement was not without reason.

Ever since taking the medicine meticulously formulated by Su Yu, in just over twenty days, her originally pallid complexion had regained its radiance, and those persistent ailments had miraculously disappeared without a trace.

All this was attributed to Su Yu.

She had thought she would have to wait several more days, her heart secretly guessing whether Su Yu would be entangled in busy affairs and forget their appointment. But unexpectedly, they had a reunion at this unanticipated moment, and her inner excitement and gratitude were truly beyond words.

Seeing her reaction, Su Yu gave a light smile. Although slightly embarrassed, she was not without wit, "Hey, it just so happens I came to Ning County to deal with some matters and remembered our appointment was nearing, so I came directly to see how your recovery was going."

"During the Dragon Boat Festival, dropping by unannounced, I hope for everyone’s understanding and forgiveness."

The Young Master Tutor’s wife would hardly find anything amiss; instead, she joyously replied, "What intrusion? What I’ve been looking forward to every day is your visit!"

The Old Lady, with a smile in her eyes, gently interjected, "Qingshu, don’t let Doctor Su stand outside. Invite her in quickly, to sit down and have some hot tea and snacks."

"Yes, yes, mother is right. Doctor Su, please come into the room so we can have a good chat," the Young Master Tutor’s wife hastily echoed, her eyes sparkling with anticipation and welcome.

On the Dragon Boat Festival, amidst the fragrance of mugwort and the drizzling rain, Su Yu followed the Young Master Tutor’s wife as she delicately moved along, stepping into the elegant chamber deep within the mansion.

As soon as she had settled into the intricately carved pearwood chair, a delicate waft of sandalwood came with the breeze, refreshing both mind and spirit.

The Young Master Tutor’s wife gently parted her vermilion lips, her voice as tender as spring water, commanding the maid beside her, "Go, prepare some seasonal tea snacks and delicate treats for Miss Su."

Her tone was undeniably authoritative, yet showed meticulous care for her guest.

Before long, plate after plate of enticing, fragrant snacks were served upon the mahogany round table, with the most eye-catching being those lush green rice dumplings wrapped with golden silk threads.

During the Dragon Boat Festival, rice dumplings are not only a symbol of tradition but also a feast for the taste buds, and those few wrapped with sweet-scented osmanthus and honeyed jujubes were especially striking.

Su Yu, a woman with a peculiar discernment for gourmet food, faced this temptation and couldn’t help but smile softly, gently untying the string of a honeyed jujube rice dumpling. That unique fragrance instantly overflowed, reminiscent of an autumn breeze bringing with it the faint scent of osmanthus.

She savored it carefully, the soft, sticky rice and sweet jujube intertwining in her mouth, with the freshness of the osmanthus perfectly balancing the sweetness, prompting her to exclaim in admiration, "These rice dumplings are truly splendid, sweet yet not cloying, their unique fragrance makes me feel as if I’m in the midst of an osmanthus grove, an experience like never before."

While Su Yu excelled in cooking, adept at making various types of rice dumplings, this ingenious combination of osmanthus and honeyed jujubes was new to her, offering a novel gustatory impact.

She tasted it meticulously, each bite seemed to narrate a delicate story, and she couldn’t help but develop a sense of admiration for the craftsmanship of the person who made these dumplings.

Young Master Tutor Lin, who usually gave little away in his expressions, could now hardly conceal his pride, his brows and eyes filled with satisfaction, "These are all the wife’s handiwork, naturally extraordinary."

Su Yu glanced sideways and seeing his expression, she couldn’t help but laugh, thinking that if he made the zongzi, he’d probably praise it to the skies.

In such a prominent family, the wife of Young Master Tutor not only managed household affairs but also possessed such exquisite culinary skills, which was truly commendable.

You should know that most affluent ladies usually lived secluded lives, with few of them handling domestic matters, let alone personally making such exquisite food, which was even rarer than finding pearls in the night.

When the wife of Young Master Tutor heard Su Yu’s sincere appreciation, she felt as if a spring breeze had brushed over her heart, filling her with warmth.

Even though she was accustomed to flattery, Su Yu’s detailed and earnest praise touched her heartstrings in a way that was quite different.

"Since Miss Su likes it so much, why not take some with you when you leave to share the joy of the festival with your family."

The words of the wife of Young Master Tutor were brimming with tenderness and generosity.

Upon hearing this, Su Yu quickly expressed her gratitude, "Then I shall accept with respect. If my family tastes such deliciousness, they will surely be pleasantly surprised."

She thought of the scene where her family, both young and old, would sit together and share the delicious zongzi, and the corners of her mouth unconsciously turned up.

After the meal, amidst the lingering fragrance of tea, Su Yu shifted the topic and slowly took out several small and exquisite porcelain bottles from her sleeve, handing them one by one to the wife of Young Master Tutor.

"Knowing that my visit coincided with the Dragon Boat Festival, I specially prepared some elixir pills refined from various herbs. It is always good to have some at hand, especially since the Old Lady is advanced in years."

Her voice was as smooth as jade, and her eyes sparkled with a love for medical skills and a concern for health as she introduced each type of pill.

The Heart Protecting Pills, meticulously formulated, could effectively relieve the sudden breathlessness and coughing of the elderly, strengthening the heart and body; the Youthful Pill was a beauty miracle, capable of leaving the skin snow-white and ageless; the Bone Strengthening Granules could replenish lost bone density, making the elderly’s steps steady and light as a swallow; as for the Detoxification Pills, though they weren’t a match for strong poisons, they were excellent for preventing the miasmas common during seasonal changes.

The wife of Young Master Tutor stroked the porcelain bottles, the exquisite patterns flowing between her fingers. Her heart was full of gratitude for Su Yu’s thoughtfulness and care, her eyes moistened and, for a moment, she was choked up with emotion.

This was not merely a gift but also a profound respect and concern for life.

Even the slightly irregular but warm and affectionate handwriting on the bottle, under the flickering candlelight, seemed particularly friendly, reminiscent of the penmanship of an old friend reunited after a long separation, stirring a warm current uncontrollably in one’s heart.

In her lifetime, she had found gold, silver, jewels, and fine food as common as ordinary meals, her power and status beyond the reach of others; but as age etched its marks on her face and she approached her twilight years, she couldn’t help but feel a fear of the inevitable journey to the underworld, filled with secret unease.

Su Yu, this young female doctor, not only had saved her life from death’s door with her superb medical skills but now also personally delivered these precious and rare medicines. Every concerned glance and careful admonition from her was like the warm sun in spring, slowly melting the ice in her heart. The affection for Su Yu was far beyond mere gratitude; it was a sincere love and admiration that came from the depths of her heart.

"Very good, very good, thank you, Doctor Su, for still thinking about my old bones that have weathered many hardships."

Her voice was filled with sincere emotion, and even the fine wrinkles at the corners of her eyes seemed softened by this warmth.

Su Yu then gently unfolded a layer of exquisite silk, revealing her homemade beauty care powder and Beauty Care cream.