Churi Huaizhu looked at the dazzling array of ingredients in the kitchen and pondered for a moment. These days, Wangquan Ba Ye had been in a bad mood, so she could make him some appetizing dishes and a cold dish to clear the fire and detoxify, which could make Wangquan Ba Ye feel more comfortable and disperse the fire in his heart with the dishes.
Thinking of this, Churi Huaizhu took out two bitter gourds and pickled radishes from the pile of ingredients and placed them on the chopping board. The people beside her were a little puzzled when they saw her actions. They knew the radishes, but the bitter gourds were usually used as side dishes and not for consumption.
"Can this be eaten? Don't mess around. If you want to make something, tell us." A chef said to Churi Huaizhu. He was very afraid that Churi Huaizhu would accidentally make an inedible dish.
"It's okay. I'm sure. This dish can also be eaten, but it tastes very bitter. You need a method to remove the bitterness." Churi Huaizhu said as she washed the bitter gourds clean.
Recalling the steps she had taken before, she poured some water into the pot. Then, when the water started to bubble, she put the bitter gourds in, blanched them, and put them aside.
"Is that all?" The people beside her asked curiously.
Churi Huaizhu shook her head. "That's not enough."
Churi Huaizhu started to slice the cooled bitter gourds with a kitchen knife. Each cut was at the same distance, and the bitter gourd slices were the same thickness.
After cutting, Churi Huaizhu put the bitter gourds in the pot and blanched them two or three times. After that, the bitterness of the bitter gourds had reached an acceptable level. She poured a spoonful of the simmered chicken broth on top.
Then, she cut the pickled radishes into fine dices and gently sprinkled them on the bitter gourds. After steaming them in the pot for a quarter of an hour, Churi Huaizhu took out the plate and carefully placed it aside to cool.
When Churi Huaizhu walked out of the kitchen, the people in the kitchen were all a little in awe of her. They had not known that the dish could be made in this way before.
"Husband, try these two dishes and see how they taste." Churi Huaizhu placed the dishes one by one in front of Wangquan Ba Ye and looked at him expectantly.
Wangquan Ba Ye looked at the green dishes. Although he had a smile on his face, he was a little absent-minded. He picked up his chopsticks and picked up a slice of bitter gourd and put it in his mouth.
"Well, it's good. The taste is very unique. You've put in a lot of effort." Wangquan Ba Ye said as he put down his chopsticks. This made Churi Huaizhu's just-raised lips fall back.
Churi Huaizhu sat beside Wangquan Ba Ye and used the public chopsticks to pick up the bitter gourd and put it in his bowl. She scooped the chicken broth into the bowl with a spoon, mixed with the sour radish dices.
"Try how this tastes." Churi Huaizhu handed the bowl to Wangquan Ba Ye. The expectant look in her eyes made Wangquan Ba Ye swallow the rejection along with the soup.
"The soup tastes good. It's sour and refreshing. It's well made." Wangquan Ba Ye drank the soup in one breath and said this compliment.
But Churi Huaizhu knew that Wangquan Ba Ye actually did not know what the soup tasted like. He had just been like someone drinking alcohol. In that state, he could not taste the freshness of the soup at all.
"Really? That's good. I'll make it for you again tomorrow, Husband." Churi Huaizhu smiled. She knew in her heart that Wangquan Ba Ye would not be able to adjust his state of mind for a while. It was okay. She had the patience to wait.
She waited for Wangquan Ba Ye to walk out of the shadow and become the former Wangquan Ba Ye who was able to stand upright. The Wangquan Ba Ye who made people's hearts flutter just by looking at him.
Thinking of this, Churi Huaizhu put the dishes aside. She quietly accompanied Wangquan Ba Ye, watched him practice his sword, and watched him frown. Suddenly, an idea popped up in her mind.
Since Wangquan Ba Ye had a shadow in his heart, then, find a place for him to vent well. This could not only allow him to vent his emotions but also allow his sword heart to have a chance of recovery.
"Husband, can you accompany me to a place tomorrow?" Churi Huaizhu said gently.
Wangquan Ba Ye nodded. These days, staying at home to keep the spirit had made him feel a little depressed. Coupled with the pressure from the elders in the clan, Wangquan Ba Ye felt that going out for a walk and breathing in some fresh air might make him feel more relaxed.
"Sure. Just tell me tomorrow. If there's anything you need to bring, tell me first." Wangquan Ba Ye added. He had not been drinking often these days, but he still did not leave his wine gourd.
Churi Huaizhu smiled and said that she did not need anything. As long as he brought his sword out with him, it would be fine. After saying that, Churi Huaizhu sent the plates of the two dishes back to the kitchen. Although there were usually maids to collect them, at this moment, Churi Huaizhu had nothing to do.
The next day, Churi Huaizhu got up early and woke Wangquan Ba Ye up. After serving Wangquan Ba Ye to get dressed, the maid placed the breakfast on the dining table.
"Husband, hurry up and eat. After you've finished eating, accompany me to that place." Churi Huaizhu said as she handed the congee to Wangquan Ba Ye.
After the two of them had finished breakfast, they changed into clothes that were convenient for movement. Churi Huaizhu brought Wangquan Ba Ye to a jungle.
There were many valleys in this jungle. One of the valleys not only did not have any animals, but it was also very empty. It was a natural shelter, and Churi Huaizhu was planning to bring Wangquan Ba Ye to that valley.
"Why have I never been here before? This place is so empty. Why aren't there any animals?" Wangquan Ba Ye looked around. He was a little curious and a little uneasy. It was too quiet here. There was not even the sound of flowing water.
Churi Huaizhu did not notice Wangquan Ba Ye's uneasiness. She was happily telling Wangquan Ba Ye about the scene when she had discovered this valley and at the same time, told him the reason why she had brought him here today.
"These days, you've been unhappy. This place is very empty. No matter what it is, you can vent it here. No one will know, and no one will blame you."
The serious look in Churi Huaizhu's eyes made Wangquan Ba Ye feel a little touched, but the emptiness of this place made Wangquan Ba Ye more and more uneasy. Especially when the scene on the other side of the wall suddenly flashed in front of his eyes, this made his emotions start to become irritable.
Churi Huaizhu had not even reacted when she saw Wangquan Ba Ye in front of her suddenly start to shout and wave his sword continuously, as if there was something in front of him.
This irritable appearance was very similar to what Churi Huaizhu had seen in the mirror, and Wangquan Ba Ye did not have the mood to look at Churi Huaizhu at this moment.
He looked at the Masked Group members who appeared in front of him. Their familiar faces, and the things that had happened before appeared in front of his eyes again. He saw his brothers fall one by one.
He picked up the sword in his hand and waved it continuously, wanting to disperse those illusions, but he found that no matter how hard he tried, he could not make them disappear. Despair spread in his heart.