Book Synopsis
Book Tags
Donation Rankings
Comment
0 Comments
You May Also Like
墨書 Inktalez
The woman's lips were slightly pale, showing that she was exhausted from the long mountain road. She took a few heavy breaths and pointed at the mushrooms on the ground, saying to Liu Qingxi, " Miss Liu, you can't eat this. It can be deadly."
Seeing Liu Qingxi's puzzled and disbelieving expression, she anxiously waved her hands. "You really can't eat it. A couple of years ago, someone ate this and died. You don't know? Their whole body turned purple, and before the doctor arrived, they were already gone. You absolutely must not eat it."
Liu Qinglian agreed with both hands and feet. "Second Sister, why don't we just leave them alone? We can always skip eating them." She frowned, struggling to swallow as the mushrooms in front of her appeared to be deadly poison.
Liu Qingxi felt helpless. Indeed, the first person to eat crabs was never believed, and with someone having died from mushrooms before, people were even more wary of fungi.
Thinking about how tomatoes were once met with skepticism until many had tried them serves as a classic example.
Mushrooms like these are very beneficial for the body; they help detoxify the liver, cleanse the intestines, and boost immunity.
However, acknowledging the other person's good intentions, she brushed off the dirt from her hands and straightened up.
"This Aunt is right in some ways, but really, this mushroom is edible. The person who had an incident must have accidentally picked a poisonous one; just be careful and you'll be fine."
"Look here, mushrooms that are more beautiful and vibrant in color tend to be toxic. This white one is not poisonous at all and tastes delicious. Don't worry; I've eaten it many times without any issues."
"How about you take some home to try? It's really tasty."
The woman pouted and shook her head vigorously like a rattle drum. "No, no, no! I won't eat it; you go ahead."
She left with a grimace that looked half like crying and half like laughing, muttering, "This Miss Liu has such guts; I hope nothing happens to her."
Occasionally glancing back with sympathetic head shakes and sighs, she would stop Liu Qingxi if she encountered any familiar faces to discuss the situation.
Before long, everyone nearby knew that Liu Qingxi had the audacity to eat poisonous mushrooms.
As more and more people gathered around, they urged, " Miss Liu, you mustn't act impulsively or do anything foolish!"
"Yes, don't eat that. If you're short on food, our family can bring you some. You can't eat like this."
If it weren't for Liu Qingxi's significant contributions in buying cattle and sharing technology, Kid wouldn't be so patient in advising her.
Liu Qingxi felt a wave of frustration; it was as if they were treating this like a life-or-death situation. Was it really that exaggerated?
She felt like a spectacle, wishing she could just disappear into the ground.
With no other choice, she turned to the well-meaning villagers beside her and said, "Thank you, Uncle and Aunt, for your concern. I won't pick any more; I won't eat it. You all should get back to your work!"
However, no one moved, as if they were waiting for her to stop before they would leave.
Helplessly, Liu Qingxi picked up her basket and started walking down the mountain. "Uncle and Aunt, don't worry. I absolutely won't pick any more. Can I go home now?"
As she walked further away down the path, people watched her figure grow fainter until she disappeared around a bend, after which they returned to their own tasks.
Some couldn't help but sigh inwardly; after all, she was a child without parents and didn't know what dangers lurked around. It seemed they would need to keep a closer eye on her in the future.
Otherwise, such a good girl could accidentally consume something toxic.
Fearing another gathering of onlookers, Liu Qingxi didn't dare linger. When she reached the foot of the mountain, she sent her two younger cousins away and headed straight for Yang Family Courtyard.
In the study of the Yang Family, Yang Yichen looked grimly at the letter just delivered by his subordinate.
His brows furrowed as he spoke in a cold voice that carried an air of chill: "What’s going on? Didn't we agree not to cooperate anymore?"
"Yes, my lord, the other party is very satisfied with our weapons. The Raw Iron has already been delivered, and this time they want five thousand pieces, so we must ensure their production."
Yang Yichen couldn't help but think more about this matter. Who would continuously need so many weapons? The Raw Iron was being delivered as if it were free, without any concern of being discovered by the court.
There could only be one possibility. Recalling the news from the capital, there were only a few individuals with power and influence under the emperor. Who could it be? Those few prominent figures did not seem to have such a disposition.
So who could it be? He had no way of knowing; perhaps the other party was simply too well hidden.
Regarding the current atmosphere in the Western Moon Kingdom's court, Yang Yichen remained noncommittal. If things continued like this, and if the emperor blindly listened to slanderous words, then destruction would not be far off.
Why did Neighboring Country dare to invade repeatedly? Why were the common people at the border constantly robbed and plundered? Wasn't it precisely because of the nation's weak power that led to a situation where being backward meant being bullied?
A strange thought flashed through his mind, and he nodded. "Go ahead and handle it; raise the price by thirty percent, and let them pay first before we start production."
"Yes, my lord!" The man in the Black Combat Suit half-knelt in salute and immediately left.
Just after his figure disappeared, the slender and tall Liu Qingxi approached closer.
With a woven wicker Basket on her wrist, several fresh mushrooms inside looked adorable, instantly increasing one's appetite. One could imagine how delicious they would be when added to a dish.
From a distance, the Yang Family's gate was tightly closed. Smiling lightly, Liu Qingxi continued forward.
After knocking three times on the door, it opened from within, revealing the Doorman's obsequious smile. " Miss Liu has arrived? I will report it; please come in first."
Who didn't know that Liu Qingxi was the darling of the family? Both Wen Family and Yang Yichen were very fond of her, so naturally, the servants paid her great respect based on their masters' expressions.
Liu Qingxi was quite familiar with Yang Family Courtyard. She intended to go directly to Wen Family, but upon arriving at the back courtyard, she found no one there; it turned out that several maids in this courtyard were also absent.
"Where have you all gone? You should share some delicious food," she sighed, preparing to leave.
At that moment, a gentle voice came from behind, "Qingxi!"
Liu Qingxi turned around to see the young man dressed in black today, different from his usual white and blue attire, exuding an unexpected sternness that was not unpleasant.
"Where's Aunt? Why isn't she home?"
"Mother went out to offer incense. Is there something delicious again? Let's go to the kitchen together."
Then, under the calm gaze of the servants, they walked into the kitchen together.
Thinking back to the first time Yang Yichen entered the kitchen, the servants were stunned; they nearly swallowed their tongues in shock.
Then everyone noticed a pattern: whenever Liu Qingxi arrived, Yang Yichen would unconditionally cooperate.
The saying that a gentleman stays away from the kitchen did not apply to him at all.
The servants were sent away, leaving the youth alone in the kitchen. Yang Yichen swiftly chopped vegetables into even strips, and a chicken was quickly dismembered; in the blink of an eye, all the ingredients were prepared.
Only Liu Qingxi remained with a dazed expression.
Comment 0 Comment Count