A gift for growing up

Ugh--

The wind seemed to pick up suddenly, and the lanterns outside the tent swayed, making the light shining through the tent even more dim.

"Lie down properly."

"Lie down properly."

Won't this put pressure on the wound?

"It doesn't hurt."

Little Li had just endured a severe blow that was enough to break his defenses, which was evident from the fact that he was lying on his side with his body hunched over.

What should I do if I get injured?

Of course, you need to take the medicine.

It's strange, this medicine isn't bitter at all now. Li Mo can drink it all without changing his expression, and he can even drink three more big bowls.

So it has to be said that the military doctors in Greenwood Camp were quite capable.

Although the military doctors came from the Central Plains, their medical skills were clearly highly refined. They had a deep understanding of various medicinal materials and had made some localized modifications to the nourishing and tonifying medicinal materials. For example, the Jade Lotus Seed, which were not available locally, were replaced with a fungus with better medicinal properties.

What are they called... Probiotic?

Just from the name, you can tell it's good for your health.

Even the formidable Li, a military doctor, couldn't help but comment that with such a capable physician in the Greenwood Camp, there was no need to worry about the soldiers' health. He suggested that the physician establish a strategic partnership with Huzi's grandfather, then his prescriptions would be flawless...

"Snoring..."

Li Mo finished the last sip of medicine and looked at the Ice Block.

"Thank you."

"Yes, it's only right to give you your medicine, after all..."

I was referring to the gift.

What gift?

Ying Bing pursed her lips, looking away, seemingly lost in thought. She put down the soup bowl and tucked it into her sleeve.

The bewilderment of the Ice Block.

"..."

Li Mo glanced at her lips.

The water was glistening, shimmering under the lush lamplight.

Why don't you at least wipe it?

I always thought that the Ice Block in front of him was like a cold and unbelievably beautiful cat. Now, this cold cat has just secretly eaten something delicious and is still pretending that nothing happened.

"Ice Block, that's strange."

"What's strange?"

"Is there anything that looks hard but doesn't taste like that?"

Li, a man of integrity, asked the question with utmost seriousness.

"Have no idea."

It turns out that even the shrewd and cunning Cold Fairy, whose martial arts skills are unfathomable, has things she doesn't understand.

This medicine needs to be taken three times a day.

She took the medicine pot, sat down by the fire, added more herbs, and rested her chin on her hand, watching the flickering flames.

Ying Bing remained silent.

Li Mo looked at her and licked his lips, which still tasted sweet.

Ice Block has really gone astray.

I was just pinching my nose. If I pinch my nose, won't I only be able to breathe through my mouth?

They're still pretending to be stupid.

However, to be fair...

Little Li himself felt it was a dream. If it weren't for the candy still in his mouth, he would have thought he was dreaming.

Recalling his time with Ying Bing in Yun Province, by the Magpie Bridge Lake, his mind was filled with countless thoughts.

So when he hit his head at the Hanging Temple, he reflected on the incident and thought about how he should turn things around.

I never expected it to turn out like this.

That Ice Block bullied me, saying I was weak and helpless, and even called me a brat while feeding me candy.

Our young Li has never been inferior to anyone, and he will definitely get his revenge next time!

Are you feeling better?

My body feels a little itchy.

Li Mo managed to move slightly, his back rubbing against the bed frame twice. This must be because the medicine was taking effect, spreading throughout his body.

That means it's recovering.

Crackling and popping--

A copper kettle, filled with boiling water, was placed on the charcoal fire.

Is this the place?

"A little higher... hiss..."

"Pain?"

"No, it's right here, it's so itchy here."

Cough, this wasn't just a simple scratch; Ying Bing was also using her true energy to regulate his meridians and promote the effectiveness of the medicine within his body.

Time flowed by quietly, and soon the hot water was ready.

"We probably won't have time to go home for the Winter Solstice, how about we make some dumplings?"

Li Mo was turning over.

But then she saw that the silk stockings made of Pearl White Lotus Silk were neatly folded and placed there. Her small toes tested the water temperature in the copper basin, and then she gently put them in.

Small, delicate feet, yet giving the impression of slenderness, gently stepped on each other.

After soaking for a while, it was lifted up with glistening water droplets.

Can you make dumplings too?

Ying Bing unscrewed the Big-Headed Doll, took out another pair of stockings, then frowned, feeling that the style wasn't quite right, and changed to another pair.

It's all the fault of that righteous gentleman.

The Big-Headed Doll are mostly of local styles from Southern Border...

Moreover, they were all stacked up, so you wouldn't know what they looked like unless you took them out.

"The dumplings I make are so delicious, just thinking about them makes my mouth water."

"Hmm... what kind of filling are you making?"

"Lotus root... the diced filling would be quite good."

Li Mo quickly regained his senses.

"What about cabbage or beef?"

Ying Bing asked casually, recalling that her uncle and aunt would usually make mushroom and pork and celery and beef dishes for the winter solstice.

"Ice Block, don't change it, keep this one."

"Making several different kinds isn't difficult..."

Ying Bing's long, slender legs were crossed diagonally.

No, I meant socks.

"?"

Ying Bing closed the Big-Headed Doll, decided not to wear stockings anymore, and quietly slipped her little feet into her boots.

"Rest here for a while. You need to rest quietly, avoid disturbing your Qi and Blood, and it's not advisable to go out."

"I didn't disturb my Qi and Blood."

Li Mo's hands were now completely out of control, because he couldn't exert any force at all, so he spoke with great conviction.

Ying Bing's eyes were deep and mysterious:

"But you have a chronic high blood pressure problem."

"..."

Li Mo frowned. Why would this medicine cause internal heat?

Did we over-patch it?

Ying Bing walked to the entrance of the main tent, lifted the curtain, and immediately the cold wind blew in, with a few playful snowflakes landing on her black hair.

She suddenly turned her head and said softly:

"Childish ghost."

"?"

Little Li was a little Qi Ingestion.

That candy is a reward for growing up.

Upon hearing this, Li Mo watched her walk into the wind and snow, and fell into deep thought. He licked his lips, where a sweet taste seemed to linger.

The reward for growing up?

What if they get even bigger?

And Ice Block, do you have to be so cool? You said that so casually and then left...

Little Li didn't know.

Ying Bing returned to Jiawei Restaurant in a short while, brewed a cup of tea, but held it in her palm without drinking it. She stared blankly at her own red and luscious lips reflected in the teacup.

Even with my fingers curled up, I felt a tingling, electric-like sensation at my fingertips, and I couldn't straighten them.

At the same time, I felt somewhat relieved.

Fortunately, fortunately, his injuries hadn't healed yet.

At that moment, she saw it clearly in his eyes; if he had even a little strength, his arms would have wrapped around her waist—he was so strong...

That's too much.

Not yet...

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Ying Bing was called several times before she came to her senses.