My Dear Wife, Please Be Gentle!-Chapter 125 - 126: Tan Zhenghong Presents a Treasure_1

It’s said that euryale seeds can strengthen the kidney, consolidate the essence, and eliminate dampness and leukorrhea.

To put it simply, it means that after eating it men become stronger and last longer, and women become healthier and more beautiful.

What’s more, this stuff is delicious, so I definitely want to pick some to take back when the time comes.

When Qiao Duo’er returned, Tan Zhenghong was sitting in the courtyard, occasionally glancing towards the entrance, eager to see his wife. Upon seeing her, he immediately said, "Wife, you’re back!"

It felt quite good to be welcomed home.

As Qiao Duo’er put down her basket, she asked, "Have you been waiting long?"

"Well... not too long, I just came out a little while ago,"

Tan Zhenghong hemmed and hawed, it was indeed not a long wait, just a bit more than an hour.

Qiao Duo’er was well aware but didn’t point it out, saving Tan Zhenghong from blushing and making it seem like she was flirting with him.

Tan Zhenghong was sitting next to the water jar, and Hu’s Clan had just fetched water for him to wash his face; the basin and towel were by his side.

He scooped half a basin of water for Qiao Duo’er and presented it as if offering a treasure, saying, "Wife, come wash your face."

Having walked back from the mountain, her face was covered in sweat. Qiao Duo’er didn’t refuse and used the water Tan Zhenghong had drawn to wipe her face, feeling much cooler afterwards.

Meanwhile, Sun Erhu silently complained; Brother Hong now knew how to pass off another’s courtesy as his own.

The water was what he had fetched; the basin and the towel had been brought by his sister-in-law; the only thing he did was scoop up half a basin of water.

Hmph, he really knows how to please his wife!

But now he could take a leaf out of his book, it would surely come in handy one day.

Hu’s Clan had already started cooking the rice. All Qiao Duo’er needed to do was to fry two dishes, and after resting for a while, she got busy.

However, after having worked all morning on the mountain, no one was willing to let Qiao Duo’er busy herself.

Tan Zhenghong was responsible for washing the shrimps, a tedious process involving deveining, removing whiskers, and chopping.

But for him, it was a piece of cake; the dagger had been with him for many years, and he was very skilled with it.

Hu’s Clan wasn’t idle either; she cleaned the fish.

Seeing that there was nothing for her to do, Qiao Duo’er took the opportunity to sort out the herbs.

Before long, Hu’s Clan had cleaned the fish. She quickly went to scrub the pot and light the fire.

"Big sister, you should take a break,"

Hu’s Clan said with a smile, "I’m not tired; it’s all routine work for me."

She and the two maids were paid for their work and often received extra food as well; how could she not work a little harder?

And the tasks she now performed were much less than before the family division.

Qiao Duo’er nodded and let Hu’s Clan continue, for in her heart, she had a sense of measure and would never mistreat Hu’s Clan.

The shrimps were not yet finished cleaning. Once done, they would need to be seasoned with scallion, ginger, garlic, salt, wine, and vinegar to marinate for a while. So, Qiao Duo’er started by simmering the fish soup.

Before simmering the fish soup, she rubbed the bottom of the pot with ginger to prevent sticking.

After rubbing the pot, she added a bit of oil, fried both sides of the fish until golden brown, and then added water to simmer slowly, making the soup as white as milk.

Once the fish soup was ready, Qiao Duo’er ladled it into soup bowls, scrubbed the pot, poured in some oil, and tossed the shrimp with the seasoning into the pot to stir-fry.

Soon, the scent of the shrimp filled the entire courtyard.

Once the shrimp changed color, she added a splash of water and covered the pot to bring it to a boil, then quickly served it; otherwise, the shrimp would become tough.

After stir-frying the shrimp, Qiao Duo’er used the same pot to fry the green beans, infusing them with the shrimp’s savory flavor, making them more delicious than usual.

With three dishes and one soup, it didn’t take long to serve the meal.

Qiao Duo’er’s cooking skills were beyond doubt, achieving a perfect balance of color, fragrance, and taste, and the combination of meat and vegetables was excellent. Everyone ate until full before putting down their chopsticks.