"Happy, happy!"
Jiang Li drank a large pot of light salt water in one gulp. He felt that his whole body was clear, and he could not describe the comfort and pleasure.
Although Nine Breaths Convincing Qi can instantly repair physical damage, it cannot replace drinking water and food.
As warriors temper their bodies, their sweat is constantly evaporating. If it is not replenished in time, it can be fatal.
"Chuchu, you really don't have to worry. I'm not sad or depressed now. On the contrary, I'm happier and more at ease than every day before!"
Jiang Li put down the kettle, pinched Chu Chu's little face, and said fiercely: "Also, the young master is very hungry now. If you don't serve the rice, be careful, I will eat you in one bite!"
"Chuchu doesn't taste good. It's thin and small. The chicken has been stewed in the casserole for an hour. I'll bring it to you!"
Chuchu's tears turned into a smile. She wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes and quickly turned around to prepare lunch.
"The little girl is very considerate."
Jiang Li just walked back to the room and saw the warm water and change of clothes prepared for him in Chuchu, and couldn't help but smile knowingly.
If it weren't for his difficult situation, the eldest lady would always regard him as a thorn in her side. Jiang Li actually liked this kind of life.
Have your own small courtyard.
There is a little maid who truly cares and serves me tenderly.
There is no need to worry about the sky-high price of houses and betrothal gifts, and there is no need to worry about running away midway through the first semester.
Compared to the impetuous and materialistic world of his previous life, this place may be more suitable for him.
It's a pity that there are always people who don't want him to be stable and peaceful.
In recent days, he stayed behind closed doors, and the maids from the eldest lady's courtyard came to his door more and more frequently to inquire about information from Tieba and Tiejiu.
The tree wants to be still but the wind doesn't stop.
But until the end, no one knows whether the wind is more violent or the trees are stronger!
Jiang Li took off his shirt, revealing his increasingly stronger body. Although he had only practiced martial arts and Qi for a few days, his body was getting stronger at a very fast pace.
Scooping up warm water from the large wooden basin in front of him, Jiang Li washed the sweat and dirt off his body, put on the dry clothes he had prepared at the beginning, and felt refreshed.
"Master, let's eat!" Chuchu also walked in with dishes and placed them neatly on the desk.
Jiang Li sat down and opened the casserole. A delicious aroma filled his nostrils. On the clear soup, there were gold-colored chicken soup oil beads floating on it. The chicken was tender and cooked, and the bone was fragrant, with a faint smell. The medicinal aroma of Codonopsis and Astragalus.
Next to the casserole, there are two plates of tender and delicious vegetables, a small bowl of pickled vegetables and two bowls of rice.
The day after he taught Tie Ba and Tie Jiu a lesson, the two of them delivered more than 150 taels of silver that they had collected overnight to Jiang Li.
Although these silver coins were not enough to compensate for the money that had been deducted from Jiang Li over the years, Jiang Li also knew that even if he killed the two of them, it would be difficult to get more compensation.
One hundred and fifty taels of silver was not much, but for Chuchu, it was an unprecedented sum of money.
The little maid put all the silver coins into the small wooden box under the bed. Sometimes in his sleep, Jiang Li could faintly hear the sounds of people counting the coins in the next room during the first night.
Even with your eyes closed, you can think of Chuchu's money-obsessed look with crooked eyebrows.
Jiang Li asked Chuchu to buy some nice clothes, but the little girl was reluctant to spend an extra copper coin for herself. The money was used to buy meat, herbs, and dishes to nourish Jiang Li's body.
"It smells so good and delicious!"
Chuchu picked up a piece of chicken and couldn't wait to put it into Cherry's mouth while blowing on it.
The chicken is tender and the soup is delicious.
The little maid's eyebrows were curved, and she praised vaguely: "Chu Chu's craftsmanship is excellent!"
"Jiang Li, come out quickly, the eldest lady wants to see you!"
Jiang Li picked up the bowls and chopsticks, but before he had time to pick up the dishes, the door to the courtyard was rudely pushed open, and three arrogant women in white fur coats strode in.
They were gorgeously dressed, with silk floral patterns embroidered on their skirts, and the white fur they wore alone was worth thousands of taels of silver.
"Xueliu, Yanyu, and Xiyun, it's rare for three young ladies to condescend to come at the same time!"
Jiang Li put down his chopsticks when he heard the sound and walked out of the hut. He recognized the person who was the personal servant in the eldest lady's courtyard.
The eldest lady came from a prominent family in the south. The family's influence was deeply rooted and powerful. She dominated the prince's mansion with one hand, and even the servants around her were arrogant and had their eyes above their heads.
Some of Jiang Shirong's concubine's children also had to be polite when they saw these slaves.
"Jiang Li, I haven't seen you for a while, but you are having a great time!"
The maid named Xue Liu frowned slightly. She smelled the aroma wafting in the small courtyard and covered her nose in disgust.
Only low-class people would eat such vulgar food. All they ate in Qiluanxuan were bird's nests, sea cucumbers, and fine rice noodles.
"Chuchu, hurry up and help your young master get dressed. The eldest lady doesn't want to see him looking so shabby!"
Yanyu held a rosewood tray with a soft silk Confucian robe neatly stacked on it.
Jiang Li glanced at Rupao, his eyes flashed, and he said nothing.
This piece of Confucianism and Taoism was given to him by the envoy of the Confucian Temple as a reward for his first place in the college examination, but it was taken away by the eldest lady as soon as he returned to the house.
Jiang Lifang could only wear it during festivals or when important guests came to avoid losing the face of the Hou Mansion by wearing shabby clothes.
"Master"
Chuchu quickly ran over to take the wooden plate and looked at Jiang Li worriedly.
Every time the eldest lady summons Jiang Li, nothing good will happen.
"You have to eat in your room. I'll be right back!"
Jiang Li smiled with relief. He looked at the impatient expressions on Xue Liu, Yan Yu, and Xi Yun's faces. His eyes narrowed slightly. Instead of walking back to the room, he untied his robe directly in the courtyard and changed his clothes in front of everyone.
"Jiang Li, what are you doing!"
The three women were all shocked when they saw this, and quickly turned their heads away. They were angry, anxious and ashamed, and kept saying words that were polite and shameless.
Jiang Li was indifferent. In the world of his previous life, although it was indecent for men to reveal their upper bodies, it was very common.
What's more, this is his own courtyard. He doesn't need to ask for anyone's consent or permission to change clothes there.
On the other hand, Xue Liu, Yan Yu, and Xi Yun broke into his courtyard regardless of their dignity, yelling and dictating, which was contrary to etiquette and rules, and was very rude.
If he takes a bath in the courtyard, will he still be accused of being a hooligan?
"I've changed. Let the three eldest girls lead the way!"
Jiang Li put on his Confucian robe and said softly.
"Once you've changed, leave. Be careful that Madam is impatient to wait and will punish you severely!"
Xueliu, Yanyu, and Xiyun turned around after hearing this. When they saw Jiang Li, whose temperament had changed drastically, their eyes couldn't help but flash.
Jiang Li is tall and tall, with sideburns as sharp as a knife and eyebrows as ink paintings. Under the slanting sword eyebrows, his black eyes are starry, as if he contains a sea of stars.
Just looking at the three women, they felt like they were trapped in it and couldn't extricate themselves.
"What a pity for a good skin!"
Xiyun secretly muttered that in terms of appearance alone, among Jiang Shirong's dozens of descendants, no one could match Jiang Li.
It's a pity that this is a world where strength is valued rather than appearance.
"Master Jiang Li, three young ladies, please hurry up!"
Jiang Li walked out of the small courtyard. When Tie Ba and Tie Jiu who were guarding the door saw Jiang Li, they couldn't help but tremble in their hearts and quickly lowered their heads.
"Tieba, are you very cold? You are a martial arts slave and you can't bear the cold?"
Yanyu glanced at Tieba who had his head wrapped tightly, and couldn't help but ask.
"My little one has been feeling cold the past two days, and my ears are a little bit frozen!" Tieba quickly replied.
"waste!"
A gust of cold wind hit, and Yan Yu tightened her tight leather jacket, drifting past, turning her eyes back, and was slightly surprised to see Jiang Li who was wearing only a silk Confucian robe in front of her, but with a straight back and striding forward.
Although this bastard looks weak, he seems to be very resistant to the cold!
It is said that a good man's body is like a stove, and it is a blessing in life to be able to sleep with such a man in his arms during the long cold night.
But what a pity!
