Chapter 288 - Chapter 288: Chapter 288: Drunken Crab and Raw Pickle (1/2)

Chapter 288: Chapter 288: Drunken Crab and Raw Pickle

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If he was still insistent on giving this wine as a gift, he would have to inquire elsewhere. If there was still another way to obtain it, so much the better; if not, he would have to completely give up hope.

After making some inquiries, they did find another place – Xu Ji’s Braised Flavors Shop, not far from Zuixian Residence.

They also sold thyme here, but just like in Zuixian Residence, they only sold one jar per day. Each person could only buy one jar at a time, no more. The price was the same as at Zuixian Residence, ten taels of silver per jar.

Buying it once to try was not difficult, just time-consuming. However, it would be quite difficult to buy several jars as gifts.

Weiyichen, sitting in the academy, listened to the people around him discuss this matter. Although he did not plan to give the same gift, he still got the hang of it.         6

On the 18th of May, Xiu Fengyuan, who was studying at the Academy in Anzhou, received a letter from home. His grandfather had fallen at home and was bedridden.

Xiu Fengyuan immediately asked for leave from the academy to return to Taizhou Prefecture. As required by academy rules, he needed someone to accompany him, so Wei Yichen went with him.

Thankfully, Old Mr. Xu was still robust despite his age. His leg was broken from the fall and he needed bedrest, but his life was not in danger.

After making sure that Old Mr. Xu was fine, Wei Yichen thought about stopping by his home on the way back.

After discussing with Xiu Fengyuan, Xiu Fengyuan agreed, since Wei Yichen’s father was still recovering from his injuries at home. Being the eldest son, Wei Yichen should visit regularly.

So, the two agreed to split up for the day and meet again at the city gate early the next morning to return to the academy.

upon returning home, Wei Yichen first paid his respects to Wei Mingting and Madame Yun and reported his recent studies and academic performance in the academy.

Then, he asked about his father’s condition and the recent situation in the Taizhou prefecture.

Last of all, Wei Yichen asked about his younger siblings.

“How are Ruoruo and Wanwan lately?”

-Both of them are doing well. They go to Tianqin Garden every day to attend Tongzhi Prefecture’s classes. Your elder sister is occasionally invited by Madame Yuan to visit the prefecture’s office,” Wei Mingting replied.

“Did Madame Yuan invite Ruoruo to the prefecture’s office for a visit, or does

she need Ruoruo’s advice on something else?” Wei Yichen asked.

“I did not ask in detail. If you’re concerned about Ruoruo, go and ask her yourself. She’s home today because her tutor is taking a leave,” replied Wei Mingting.

This served as a reminder. Wei Mingting knew that the relationship between the siblings had become quite strained after last time’s slap incident.

“I see.”

Wei Yichen had indeed intended to visit Ruoruo. After the incident at Yusheng

Tea House, they had parted in a hurry. He had only had time to send a servant to deliver the wild ginseng to Ruoruo, but had not had the chance to have a proper conversation.

When Wei Yichen approached the door of Tingsong Garden, he could hear the sound of laughter from inside.

‘Miss, a crab is crawling on your sleeve! Hahaha…”

“Stinky Meimei, you still laugh. Quickly, capture it.”

“Miss, don’t move. If you move, I won’t be able to catch it.”

“Hurry up, I don’t want to get pinched by it. Its pincers could pinch a chunk of meat off me!”

Alright, alright, put it back in the bamboo basket. Miss, how do you want it to die? I’ll avenge you!”