The Little Lucky Girl.

Chapter 205 Making Dried Apples

Su Qing carried the apples back to the courtyard and asked Dongmei and the other maids to wash and peel them, cut them into quarters, remove the cores, and place them in a winnowing basket to dry for a day. When all the apples were cut, they were placed in the winnowing basket! Su Qing led everyone to prepare lunch again!

Su Qing first asked Dongmei to simmer a pot of rice while she began preparing the ingredients! She made braised pork elbow, braised beef, mutton with pickled mustard greens, braised chicken, stir-fried shredded eel, and steamed pork with rice flour.

The meal was ready in an hour and a half! The servants looked at the delicious food and drooled! Su Qing asked the servants to put the food in the dining room! "Dongmei, go invite my grandparents to come for dinner, as well as my grandparents!"

"Yes, girl!"

In a quarter of an hour, Old Man Su, Old Mrs. Wang, Grandma Xiao and Grandpa Xiao all arrived!

"Grandpa, grandma, grandpa, grandma, come and have dinner!"

"Okay, okay, it's been a long time since I've eaten the food made by my good grandson! Looking at these dishes, I'm drooling!" said Grandpa Xiao!

"Yes! In-laws, let's have a drink!" said old man Su!

"Okay, okay, let's have a drink!" The two old men started drinking happily!

The old Emperor of Donglin unfolded the letter and learned that the Crown Prince was in Dafeng. His expression instantly grew solemn. Without delay, he immediately wrote down this important news to the Emperor of Dafeng, hoping to ensure the Crown Prince's safety. He then arranged for a trusted minister to secretly travel to Dafeng to retrieve Crown Prince Dongfangze!

Ying San and Ying Si rushed all the way, traveling day and night! Finally arrived in Yun'an County! Su Qing and the others had just finished lunch when the housekeeper came to report, "Miss, Ying San and Ying Si are back!"

"Oh? Let them in!"

"Yes, girl!"

Half an hour later, Shadow Three and Shadow Four arrived at Su Qing's courtyard!

"Girl, you're back!"

"Well, have you eaten yet?"

"Not yet, girl! We've been traveling day and night!"

"Okay, go to your old room and wash up. I'll make you some noodles! The food is already ready!"

Shadow Three and Shadow Four returned to their original room and were about to wash up when they saw, "Oh my god, there is a thick layer of dust on my face!" They quickly finished washing up, and the clear water in the basin instantly turned into turbid black water!

The two of them quickly washed again and left the room! Su Qing had already cooked noodles for them! The two of them smelled the aroma of the noodles and their mouths were watering!

"Eat it quickly! There's more in the pot!"

"Thank you, girl!" The two sat down and ate noodles with big mouthfuls!

"Just come to me after you finish your meal!" Su Qing said and went back to his room!

"Yes, young lady!" Only Ying San and Ying Si were left in the dining room eating noodles. They ate noodles even more generously! They slurped down three bowls of noodles each, still wanting more! Unfortunately, there was no more in the pot!

After eating, the two of them washed the pots and dishes and then knocked on Su Qing's door!

When Su Qing heard the knock on the door, he opened it and came out!

"Girl! The prince asked us to protect you!"

"Got it! You guys should go and rest first! You've been traveling so fast and haven't rested at all!"

"Yes, thank you, young lady!" The two bowed and retreated!

King of War Murong Ye quickly finished the affairs at hand and went into the palace to ask for leave from Emperor Feng Yuan!

"My son, I pay my respects to my father!"

"Ye'er, please stop being polite!"

"Thank you, Father!"

"What do you want to see Father?"

"Your Majesty, Qing'er is back! I want to go to Su Village to see her! Please grant me leave!"

"Alright, go ahead! I'll give you a month to find a wife for you so that the Emperor can grant you marriage!"

"Yes, thank you, father!" Murong Ye quickly bowed and left the imperial study!

Murong Ye, the awe-inspiring War Prince, was consumed by longing for Su Qing, his heart burning with anxiety like a raging fire. Upon returning to the War Prince's mansion, he hurriedly and briefly packed his things, then leaped onto his horse with Ying Yi and sped away from the capital like an arrow. "Qing'er, I've come to see you!" he repeated to himself, galloping along like lightning, Ying Yi and him riding non-stop, eager to be in front of Su Qing immediately.

Murong Ye sat atop a towering steed, his figure as tall and straight as a pine tree. His black cape fluttered behind him, like an eagle spreading its wings in the night sky. He stared resolutely ahead, his eyes brimming with unwavering determination. The reins were tightly gripped in his hands, and his muscles rippled as the horse galloped, demonstrating immense strength. Every movement was clean and precise, showcasing the king's dominance and heroic grace. He seemed to become one with the horse, galloping down the road like a flash of black lightning.

His eyes were like a lone wolf in the cold night, sharp and alert, as if he could see through all the conspiracies hidden in the darkness; they were also like the eyes of an eagle in the deep sky, so sharp that a single glance could frighten the enemy, fully demonstrating the majesty and dominance of the King of War.

The next morning, Su Qing carried a medicine box to the courtyard where the veterans lived and examined everyone! He also gave each person the corresponding treatment pills!

After several days of traveling day and night, Murong Ye and Ying Yi finally arrived at Yun'an County. He first went to the yard he had bought in Yun'an County, washed up, and changed his clothes! Then he and Ying Yi rode to Sujia Village!

Su Qing and her servants were enjoying the dried apples she had made in the courtyard! After three steamings and three dryings, the apples were finally ready to eat! Su Qing shared some with everyone!

At this moment, the butler arrived with a message, "Miss, Prince Zhan is here to see you!" The courtyard where Su Qing sat was serene, surrounded by meticulously carved white marble railings, which shone with a warm luster in the sunlight, seemingly telling the story of time. Beyond the railings, a forest of verdant bamboo grew, its slender leaves rustling in the breeze like an elegant melody. The floor was paved with bluestone slabs transported from thousands of miles away, each one meticulously polished, exuding an ancient and elegant atmosphere.

"Ah?" Su Qing was still in shock when Murong Ye arrived at her courtyard! He looked like a god descending from heaven, a jewel-blue sky behind him, and white clouds surrounded him like loyal guards. The sun shone down on him without reservation, covering him with a dazzling golden cloak. The servants left with great tact!

Su Qing turned around and saw the man in front of her. He had become more mature and steady in the past four years. Murong Ye stood tall and straight like a pine tree, and his black brocade robe made him look even more slender. The mysterious patterns embroidered with gold thread on the brocade robe shone with a luxurious light in the sun, as if it were the totem of the ancient royal family, telling of noble blood. His sword-like eyebrows slanted into his temples, and his eyes were as deep as a deep pool, containing the sea of ​​stars, and like the cold frost on a cold night, sharp but with a hint of tenderness. Under the high bridge of his nose, his slightly upturned thin lips were holding a faint smile. His face was as sharp as a knife, and the years left on his face not vicissitudes of life, but a mature charm that had experienced the world. His every move revealed the king's dominance and dignity. Every step he took seemed to carry an invisible aura, making this exquisite courtyard his exclusive palace.

Sunlight filtered through the mottled leaves, casting patches of golden light and shadow across the courtyard, as if casting a dreamy veil over the world. The surrounding flowers swayed gently in the breeze, whispering to each other, sharing the joy of reunion.

"Qing'er!" Murong Ye's voice trembled slightly, and that voice broke the tranquility of the courtyard!

"Brother Ye!" Murong Ye looked at the girl before him, the one he'd dreamed of day and night, the one who held the apple of his eye. He felt his world light up instantly. Every breeze seemed to caress his thrilling heart, every ray of sunlight seemed to cheer his joy. The mottled light and shadow reflected on Su Qing, making her look dreamy. Murong Ye's eyes welled up slightly. He tried hard to suppress the urge to immediately embrace her, but his body trembled slightly with excitement, like a small boat in a storm, his heart surging with emotion.

"Qing'er, I finally see you!"

"Brother Ye, me too! Long time no see! You've become more mature and more handsome!"

Murong Ye looked at the girl before him. She looked like a fairy from a painting, breathtakingly beautiful. Her skin, as white as snow, glowed with a soft pearly sheen under the gentle caress of the sun. It was so delicate that it seemed as if water could be squeezed out of it, like the finest mutton-fat jade, revealing a breathtaking purity. Her eyes were like a clear, bottomless pool, or like the starry night sky, deep and bright, and just a glance could captivate anyone. Her two curved eyebrows were like the distant dark green of spring mountains, with a hint of misty melancholy that made her look even more pitiful. Beneath her small, delicate nose, a cherry mouth was painted red without any makeup. The faint smile at the corner of her mouth was like a spring flower blooming lightly in the breeze, exuding a charming fragrance. A head of inky black hair, like the finest silk, soft and shiny, or loosely tied up with a ribbon, with a few strands of hair hanging down on the shoulders, fluttering in the wind, like a lively elf dancing, every movement exudes endless charm.

"Qing'er, you are even more beautiful and charming now!"