Chapter 67: Little Munchkins’ Visit
Yu Wan’s concept was this: The main effect of the pancake was to fill one’s stomach. Other than that, it had to withstand hunger. Therefore, she pressed down layer after layer and turned the flatbread into a compressed pancake comparable to military food.
The meatballs were used to replenish one’s strength. She had put in high-grade snowflake salt and sugar, but she had accidentally put too much salt. In order to balance the taste, she had no choice but to add a spoonful of sugar. However, she had put too much sugar, so she could only add another spoonful of salt, that was why the taste was a little indescribable.
She had strictly followed her uncle’s method for the pickled vegetables. (It’s just that a packet of chili and salt was left at the bottom of the jar, and it only melted at the border.)
On New Year’s Eve, the palace held a banquet and invited the princes and princesses to attend. Yan Jiuchao was naturally invited.
“Eunuch Wang just sent a message that His Majesty misses Young Master very much so he urged Young Master to not refuse to attend the banquet because you’re not feeling well. He also said to bring the three little masters along to have fun because the palace hasn’t had children for many years.” Uncle Wan brought over a set of clothes made according to the prince’s standards and wanted to help Yan Jiuchao change.
The Emperor had asked Eunuch Wang to send this set of clothes over. The Emperor’s meaning was obvious. The position of Prince Yan had been empty for too long. It was time for Yan Jiuchao to confer the title.
Yan Jiuchao glanced indifferently at the dark purple clothes embroidered with a light golden four-clawed giant scaly dragon and said in disdain, “It’s so ugly!”
Uncle Wan sighed helplessly. “You have to change into it even if it’s ugly. His Majesty gave it to you personally.”
Yan Jiuchao refused to change.
This picky personality was really the same as the Princess Consort’s. When Prince Yan was alive, he was so easy to serve and was never picky.
Fortunately, Uncle Wan was already used to it. It was fine if he didn’t wear it. His Majesty doted on Young Master, so he wouldn’t be angry at Young Master for a set of clothes. Moreover, there were three little masters. His Majesty would really be angry when he saw the little masters.
Uncle Wan, who had been tortured by the three little munchkins and had aged several decades, had nothing left to live for!
Uncle Wan thought of the cloth that had caused the little munchkins to be thrown into jail as he looked at them who had been causing trouble for the entire night and had just climbed onto Yan Jiuchao’s bed to sleep. He said to Yan Jiuchao, “Young Master, how should we deal with those materials?”
“What material?” Yan Jiuchao asked.
“Miss Yu’s material,” Uncle Wan said. Since he had already given it away, it belonged to her.
“You haven’t dealt with it yet?” Yan Jiuchao asked indifferently.
Uncle Wan : “…” Aren’t I waiting for your instructions?
Yan Jiuchao snorted. “Send it back to her! I won’t allow any woman to play tricks under my nose. There’s no way she can take the opportunity to pester me!”
Uncle Wan : “…”
Uncle Wan went to get the servants to move the things. Although he was returning the cloth, it was New Year’s Eve, so he had to give them some New Year’s gifts too. They didn’t have to be too generous, but they couldn’t be too shabby.
The moment Uncle Wan left, Yan Jiuchao woke the three little lads up.
The three little munchkins had just fallen asleep when they were suddenly woken up by their father. They were extremely angry when they woke up. The three of them clenched their fists angrily and were about to make a fuss when they suddenly saw the big box at the door.
Uncle Wan called out to the servants, “Be gentle. Don’t break it. These things are for Miss Yu.”
The three little lads widened their eyes and scrambled off the bed.
The third brother also pulled the little snow fox that he had crushed off the bed.
The poor little snow fox’s tail was bald because of the three little munchkins. Its buttocks were also plucked clean by the three of them, leaving only a little baby tooth. But that one tooth fell off with a thud when the third brother dragged it across the threshold.
The three little munchkins opened the box and raised their short legs. After a long time, they couldn’t reach it, so they brought over small stools and stepped on them to fall in one by one.
Today was New Year’s Eve, and every family was busy, including the Yu family.
Yu Wan went to the old residence early in the morning to work on tonight’s New Year’s Eve dinner with her uncle and aunt. Yu Feng and his brother were in charge of repairing the roof that had been damaged by the heavy snow.
The youngest daughter was sent to Madam Jiang’s side.
Madam Jiang took out a box of high-quality rouge powder and drew the youngest daughter beautifully.
“Bruiser, come here.” Madam Jiang waved at Little Bruiser.
Little Bruiser’s heart skipped a beat when he looked at his sister’s fiery red lips. “No!”
The sickly Madam Jiang scooped Little Bruiser over.
Little Bruiser’s thin arms and legs fluttered! When would his mother change her habit of treating him like a daughter?!
Just as Little Bruiser was about to cry, someone came in. “Excuse me, is this Miss Yu’s house?”
Madam Jiang put down Little Bruiser and the rouge in her hand and stood up to leave.
A luxurious carriage stopped in front of her house, attracting the attention of many villagers. Everyone ran out of the house and looked over.
It was Uncle Wan who spoke just now.
The villagers felt that although this man was old, he was handsome and dressed luxuriously. They wondered if the Yu family had gotten to know some rich family.
The moment Uncle Wan saw Madam Jiang, he was stunned. “You are…”
“I’m Ah Wan’s mother,” Madam Jiang said.
Uncle Wan cupped his hands and said politely, “So it’s Mrs. Yu. Sorry for the disrespect.”
It was fine if Miss Yu was beautiful, but her mother was also a top-notch beauty. Her looks were probably comparable to the Princess Consort. What kind of village was this? Why was it so nurturing?
“What’s the matter?” Madam Jiang asked.
Uncle Wan explained why he had come. Just as he was hesitating about how to persuade the other party to accept so many things, he heard Madam Jiang say faintly, “Thank you. Please help me move them in.”
Uncle Wan : “…”
Are all the villagers so impolite…
Uncle Wan instructed the servants to move a box of fabric and two boxes of thank you gifts into Yu Wan’s house.
“If there’s nothing else, I’ll take my leave first,” Uncle Wan said.
Madam Jiang nodded slightly. “Take care, Eunuch Wan.”
Uncle Wan staggered and left in the carriage.
Little Bruiser also took the opportunity to escape to the old residence.
“You’re the most obedient.” Madam Jiang pinched the youngest daughter’s red face and opened the box with her bare hands. Three round little radishes popped out of the box one after another.