"What's the matter?"
After escorting Jiang Feng and the others off, Luo Ge turned and saw Gu Jinchen with a pitiful expression. She tilted her head in confusion and moved closer to ask him.
Seeing that her attention was on him, Gu Jinchen's pitiful expression deepened.
"My wife, you broke your promise." You said you would take it easy and not overexert yourself.
Hearing his words, Luo Ge smiled and playfully hooked his large hand with her finger.
"No, I didn't. You're here with me, so you can help me take it easy."
How itchy.
His palm felt itchy from her touch, and his wife's soft voice also made his ears itch.
Gu Jinchen cleared his throat awkwardly and turned his head away.
"Then you should call me to help with anything you need. Just tell me and I'll do it."
With Luo Ge's one-on-one guidance, he had now mastered making pastries and the like. He could even make the two recipes that Luo Ge had written earlier.
"Okay." Hearing his words, Luo Ge obediently nodded, feeling warm inside.
.....................
Jiang Feng, Li Shopkeeper, and the others acted swiftly. The next day, the Fuxin Shop had arranged for pastry masters to come and teach them.
A winemaker was also arranged, and all the necessary ingredients were prepared.
They worked efficiently, so naturally Luo Ge didn't delay either.
The pastry masters and winemakers were skilled and experienced, making it easy for them to teach the techniques.
In total, it took eight days to handle everything, with pastry-making taking the most time.
The winemaker could provide instructions for making peach blossom wine on the first day itself.
The main steps were to wash and dry the freshly picked peach blossoms, then layer them with sugar in a jar.
One layer of sugar, one layer of flowers, and then pour in white wine to fill the jar. Seal the jar and let it ferment for two to three months.
The main things to note were to dry the flowers thoroughly and pay attention to the proportions. It wasn't difficult.
Osmanthus wine could be made using the same method.
"The masters have now learned two types of pastries. Boss Jiang, you can arrange the release dates as you see fit."
"The peach blossom wine will need to ferment for around two to three months before we can open it. We'll assess the results then."
"Sure."
Seeing the rows of peach blossom wine jars filling the warehouse, Jiang Feng nodded repeatedly.
"Well, since everything has been arranged, we'll head back first. If there's anything else, Boss Jiang, please send someone to let us know."
"We should be in the village most of the time."
This was the first batch of wine they brewed after the winemaker had completed their training, and it was brewed at the place arranged by Jiang Feng and the others.
Luo Ge had also come to observe the winemaking process.
Seeing that everything was in order, she didn't linger either.
Today was the day Doctor Ming had arranged to visit, so they had to return.
"Alright, be careful on your way back."
"Okay."
...Upon returning to the Gu Residence, they found that Doctor Ming's carriage had indeed arrived.
However, there was another carriage beside it.
As Ning Xing, who was waiting at the entrance, saw Luo Ge and the others return, he hurried to greet them.
"Master, Madam, Doctor Ming has arrived and brought along some guests who are said to be acquainted with you, Madam."
"Hmm?" Seeing this, Luo Ge looked puzzled and exchanged a glance with Gu Jinchen.
"Are they in the main hall now?"
"Yes, Qiu Niang is attending to them in the hall."
Upon hearing this, Luo Ge nodded and looked at the other carriage, as if guessing who the guests were. A delighted expression appeared on her face.
"Take it slow, no need to rush." Gu Jinchen also seemed to have guessed who it was, and seeing her quicken her pace in excitement, he quickly cautioned her.
Acquainted with Doctor Ming and someone they knew... It must be the Princess Consort of Nanyang and the others. Recalling the inexplicable sense of intimacy she felt when interacting with the Princess Consort, Luo Ge suddenly became quite excited.
"Luo Ge."
Indeed, as soon as Luo Ge entered the courtyard, she spotted the Princess Consort of Nanyang and the others waiting there.
"Sister Princess Consort."
After calling out, she remembered something and joined Gu Jinchen in greeting the Prince of Nanyang and the others.
"Greetings to you, Your Highness the Prince, Your Highness the Princess Consort, and the Little Crown Prince."
Seeing Luo Ge's condition, the Princess Consort of Nanyang quickly took a few steps forward and helped her up.
"Mind your condition, what are all these formalities for between us?"
Hearing the Princess Consort's concerned words, Luo Ge smiled: "One should observe proper etiquette."
"Doctor Ming." She then smiled and greeted Doctor Ming.
"Master Gu, Madam Gu." Doctor Ming, seeing Luo Ge's improved complexion, also smiled in response.
"Let's not stand outside. Come in and have a seat. It's been a while, and you've changed so much..."
Seeing the two ladies chatting away as they entered the hall, the Prince of Nanyang and Gu Jinchen exchanged a glance and smiled, shaking their heads as they followed inside.
Doctor Ming also smiled and followed them in.
...Meanwhile, at the school.
"Really? Little Chu'er has come?"
Upon hearing Ning Xing's message, Yun Mu, Yun Yi, and even Tie Dan were delighted.
"Yes, the Master and Madam have asked me to summon you young masters back."
"Good, we'll let the teacher know first."
"Uncle Ning, please wait for us."
The youngsters said as they headed toward the back of the hall.
"Bao, Er Bao, wait for me, I'm coming too."
"Sure."
Knowing that their little friend had come, the group of children was overjoyed and eagerly followed Ning Xing back to the Gu Residence.
..At the Gu Residence.
As Luo Ge entered the hall, her steps faltered upon seeing the lady inside.
"Auntie Shuang, this is the friend I mentioned before, Luo Ge.
And this is her husband Gu Jinchen, the one who rescued Chu'er."
The Princess Consort smiled as she introduced them, then turned to Luo Ge and the others.
"Luo Ge, this is Auntie Shuang, my wet nurse."
Upon hearing this, Luo Ge was taken aback, exchanging a glance with Gu Jinchen before looking at Auntie Shuang.
"You are the auntie from last time?" She asked tentatively after a moment's thought.
Seeing the young couple's reaction, the Prince of Nanyang, the Princess Consort, Doctor Ming, and the others looked puzzled.
It was Auntie Shuang who first smiled and nodded at Luo Ge and Gu Jinchen: "My young benefactors, we meet again."
"Thank you again for your help last time."
In fact, Auntie Shuang was also surprised. She hadn't expected that the young couple she had briefly met in the city before would be acquainted with her master's family.
And they were even the ones who had rescued the Little Crown Prince.
Seeing Luo Ge standing beside the Princess Consort, their resemblance struck her, and she couldn't help but look stunned for a moment.