Long-Awaited Everyday Life

"Thirty-six deer whips, six pairs of bear paws, four musk deer..."

"One hundred and eight pounds of Bi Jing Rice, two baskets of boneless cuttlefish, one basket of Bright Jade Shrimp..."

After seeing Jia Lian off, Sun Shaozong returned home to hear the ongoing calls and responses near the Small Kitchen. Evidently, Jia Yingchun had shared quite a few of the local specialties she had received with the Second Branch.

There was naturally no need for Sun Shaozong to concern himself with such matters, so he paid them no mind and went straight to the main hall. There, he found things just as lively—Ruan Rong and You Erjie were gathered around Yuanyang, continuously pressing wine on her.

Yuanyang was caught in a dilemma when she suddenly saw Sun Shaozong enter. Seizing the chance, she hurriedly broke free from the two women, stepped forward, and gave a Wanfu Greeting. "This servant greets Second Master."

She then added, "There are still some matters at First Wife's place that have yet to be handled. This servant will not delay Second Master and the concubines from dining."

As she spoke, she backed toward the door, turned, lifted the curtain, and strode away.

"Hehehe..."

Sun Shaozong's gaze was still fixed on the swaying cotton curtain when he heard Ruan Rong giggle behind him. Half joking, half serious, she teased, "That little hussy ran off quickly! Who knows whether she was afraid of being eaten by someone, or afraid someone would grab her by the tail."

Though she called it a joke, there was a faintly sour edge to her words.

Why would Sun Shaozong want to dwell on that?

He quickly laughed and changed the subject. "Second Master Lian left in such a hurry that I never even got a bite to eat. It works