mtlumby2d Chapter 237: Going home
Chapter 237: Going home
Chapter 237: Returning Home
"Hmm, much better. How long did I sleep?" Ji Meiqing did look much more energetic, but her complexion was still rather pale. She was still worried about Lu Yu and insisted on pulling him to bed to rest before she would stop.
"Hmm... it hasn't been long, just over a night. We'll probably reach the shore in three or four hours. And don't worry about me. You, on the other hand, still look pale. You need to get some rest." Lu Yu told her truthfully about their current situation.
"I'm not that delicate, it's nothing serious, it's just diarrhea, it'll be over in a day or two," Ji Meiqing said with a laugh.
"What diarrhea! Do you know? This is a stomach problem. If you don't treat it and take care of it in time, it will get very serious." Seeing her nonchalant attitude towards her health, Lu Yu was furious and immediately got out of bed. "I'll go make you some medicine and get you breakfast while I'm at it." He then left. Ji Meiqing was left alone, muttering to herself, "What's wrong? Is he angry again? What did I do to offend him? Oh well, never mind." Ji Meiqing got out of bed and started washing up, otherwise she would look listless.
After she finished getting ready, Lu Yu arrived with his food, placing it on the table with a cold expression and remaining silent throughout. Ji Meiqing walked over without speaking to him either, picking up her breakfast and starting to eat. Since she couldn't eat anything too greasy, Lu Yu had bought her some steamed buns, some very bland vegetables, and a bowl of porridge. Perhaps she was truly hungry, because Ji Meiqing, who usually loved meat, ate with great satisfaction. She deliberately tried to ignore the person next to her, but to no avail, so she simply spoke first.
"Brother Lu, you should eat something too." Lu Yu ignored her. "Brother Lu, you didn't sleep well last night, why don't you go and catch up on some sleep now?" Lu Yu continued to ignore her.
"Hmph, you're ignoring me, aren't you? Let's see if you'll pay attention to me then!" Ji Meiqing suddenly clutched her stomach. Although Lu Yu was angry, his attention was still on Ji Meiqing, so he immediately helped her up and asked, "What's wrong? Does your stomach hurt again? Here, drink your medicine." He hurriedly picked up the medicine next to him.
Ji Meiqing clutched her stomach and said to Lu Yu, "Brother Lu, didn't you say you were ignoring me?" Lu Yu knew he had been tricked, but he didn't want to continue the cold war with her, so he simply spoke up.
"Meiqing, I'm not angry for my own sake. Your body is already weak, and now you're sick. How can I not be angry that you don't take care of yourself?"
Ji Meiqing knew that Lu Yu was doing it for her own good. "Alright, alright, Brother Lu, I won't do it again." After saying that, she took a sip of the porridge.
Seeing her carefree attitude, Lu Yu was at a loss. He decided not to argue with her anymore. Since she couldn't take care of herself, he would take care of her from now on.
Seeing that she had finished her meal but was still lingering without taking her medicine, Lu Yu urged her, "What are you doing? Take your medicine quickly and then go rest."
Ji Meiqing said reluctantly, "You know perfectly well that I hate taking medicine the most, yet you still make me drink such a big bowl of it. Isn't this going to kill me?"
Lu Yu smiled and said, "You don't want to take your medicine because you think it's too bitter, right? I've already prepared some for you." After he finished speaking, he went out and returned a short while later with a small plate filled with all kinds of candied fruit.
"Drink the medicine and I'll give you these."
Now that Ji Meiqing had no excuse not to drink her medicine, she had no choice but to obey. Besides, she didn't want to experience that excruciating pain again. She pinched her nose and drank it all in one gulp. Lu Yu immediately handed her some candied fruit, which Ji Meiqing casually picked up and put in her mouth. "Mmm, so sweet. The bitterness is gone instantly."
Ji Meiqing never imagined that such delicious candied fruit could be found so easily on this ship. Lu Yu had searched almost the entire ship to find it from someone who loved sweets. Of course, he wouldn't tell Ji Meiqing any of this.
"Of course. Okay, take your medicine and go rest. I'll call you when we get there."
Ji Meiqing was very accommodating and obediently went to sleep.
Three hours later, the boat arrived at the shore. Lu Yu woke Ji Meiqing up and took her to a carriage. When the two arrived home, it was almost noon, and they could already smell the aroma of food from various houses.
As soon as Ji Meiqing entered the door, she called out, "Grandma Mei, we're back."
Grandma Mei came out with a kitchen knife. Ji Meiqing pretended to protect herself and teased, "Grandma Mei, what are you doing? We've only been away from home for a few days, and your way of greeting people has become too special!"
Granny Mei then put the cleaver back and came out to say, "Madam Ji, please don't joke around. I was just chopping vegetables and cooking, and when I heard you were back, I forgot to put the knife down. Oh, by the way, Young Master Ji is in his room. You can go and chat with him. Dinner will be ready soon." After that, she went back to the kitchen to continue working.
Ji Meiqing asked Lu Yu to check if there were any problems with the wine cellar and the restaurant, while she went to Ji Tianci's room. When she pushed open the door, he was reading a book.
Upon seeing Ji Meiqing, Ji Tianci immediately put down the book he was holding and hugged her. "Sister, you're finally back! I missed you so much!"
Ji Meiqing pushed him away and pressed him into his seat. "Alright, alright, it's not like we haven't seen each other for that long. I just went to a faraway place. Hey, you're quite diligent. What are you reading?" Ji Meiqing picked up a book from the table.
“Oh, these are the Four Books and Five Classics. Didn’t you say that if I wanted the examiners to not use the knowledge you taught, I would have to look at these?” Ji Tianci explained from the side.
"Really? You really want to be an official? I dislike those official positions, and the power struggles among them are just like those in the imperial harem. But it's good that you become an official; at least you'll be better off than ordinary people. But remember, you must be a good official and not be greedy for money. And don't get lost in the allure of beautiful women." Her words were overheard by Lu Yu, who had just returned from his business and was about to push open the door.
He pushed open the door and said, "Isn't it a bit premature for you to tell him all this now?"
Ji Meiqing shook her head. "It's getting late. Don't you know? Good education should start from childhood. How's it going over there?"
"There's no problem, it's just that the restaurant's accounts might be a bit numerous, and we'll be a little tired these next few days," Lu Yu reported to her, just as Granny Mei came to call them for dinner.
The three of them went to eat together. Ji Meiqing tasted the stir-fried green beans on her plate and said, "Hmm, home-cooked food is still the best." Then she poured herself a cup of peach blossom wine. Just as she was about to drink it, Lu Yu forcibly took it from her.
"You can't drink alcohol yet." He then downed his drink in one gulp. He returned the cup to Ji Meiqing and asked Granny Mei to clear away all the wine from the table.