82 New Years Eve Dinner (2/2)

Xue'er thought for a moment before she said: ”I have an uncle, he is currently away at this moment, but he comes back ever so often.” She thinks of Gan Tian Chi who would leave and return as he pleased, without a single anchor to tie him down.

[I wonder what he is doing, would he even stay at a place for more than a year willingly?] Her questions would be unanswered, but the need to know such answers did not naw away endlessly at her, as they were mere comments she had at the spur of the moment.

Huo momo nodded in deep thought, ”I see.” She internally shook her head as she believed it was her who was overthinking things. She insisted that Xue'er stay for a few more hours so that she could prepare some sweet treats as desserts.

She went back into the kitchen, not forgetting to leave some sweetened lotus seeds for Xue'er to enjoy.

Xue'er took a lotus seed and popped it into her mouth. They were sweet but had great uses, they were nourishing to the heart and calming to the mind, but there was no need to make it so sweet, she preferred the lotus seeds that were cooked with dried herbs and slightly salted, that was the best.

Her eyes wandered outside, to the window that was slightly opened to prevent the smoke of the fireplace from getting too stuffy indoors, it also stopped the room from being too hot. There was a slight influx of cold air since it was only the beginning of the new year, it would son get colder.

Within no time, Huo momo brought in another dish, this time, it was a cake that had been sliced into small slivers, with a slight golden luster on its Chestnut color. She looked at the cake that was in the dish.

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[This must be what they call 'Nian Gao' they say eating it will allow you to continue eating it every year, and allow you to live a good life.] Xue'er silently thought to herself as she remembered the stories of the world outside.

How interesting, was it as true as they say, that eating it would allow one to lead a peaceful life.

[Then it would be worth a try.] She thought as she picked up a piece and put it gently into her mouth.

”How is it?” Huo momo asked with great anticipation.

”Good.” She said. It was merely a one worded response. Though her tone conveyed nothing that betrayed her emotions, internally she was slightly disappointed. Not because the sweet treat did not live up to her anticipation, but because she had expected too much from it in the first place, from the legendary tales to the wild claims, she had believed that this would be a magical food that was greatly blessed.

In the end, it was nothing more than a sweet dessert.

”That's good to hear.” Huo momo smiled at her, ”You know, these cakes are only made once a year, and it is during the duration of the spring festival that it is the most efficient.”

Xue'er nodded. Yes, she knew, she had read way too many books about this special holiday. Having become an expert without having to leave her home.

By the time they had finished talking, Xue'er's mind was at ease as she proceeded to leave the embroidery shop. With a simple farewell, she left the confines of the warm store and trod the streets.

This night was different from any other night. In that, there were crowds upon crowds of people dressed in the same color.

A bright and festive red that resembled a field of blooming red flowers. It was a magnificent sight to behold and for Xue'er, not the first time either. This gathering of people would not be here for one night either. It would go on for the next fifteen days, the entire duration of this festival.

Of course, night time was the time when this place would become the most lively. A time when the bright lanterns and fireworks could be seen from afar. Then, the true prosperity of the kingdom would be on display for all to see.