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She forgot that she was no longer a tall girl at one meter seventy, but a slender little figure, completely devoid of her former muscle memory.
"Xiao Wei, lend me that whip," she said.
Yu Chengwei tossed the whip to her.
"Just look at you being lazy; let me show you how to handle this." She needed to regain some dignity, or else she would lose face in front of Qi Chong.
With a flick of the whip, the horse galloped forward.
She swayed a couple of times, almost losing her balance, prompting Qi Chong to raise his voice in concern.
He knew how Yu Chunmiao had died in her previous life.
To his surprise, after those initial wobbles, Yu Chunmiao grasped the horse's mane and steadied herself.
However, on the way back, she still felt her thighs and backside sore from the ride.
Firstly, ancient saddles were not like modern ones with sponge leather; they were wooden and quite uncomfortable.
Secondly, this body had never ridden a horse before and was too young and tender; just running two laps was enough to cause pain.
Fortunately, Qi Chong learned quickly and was strong enough to drive the horse without needing a whip.
Luckily, Yu Chengwei's donkey cart didn't move fast; they traveled leisurely through the scenic routes towards Huizhou Prefecture.
Huizhou Prefecture was located at the northern and southern border of the Da Sheng Kingdom and served as a hub for trade between the two regions. The city was large and bustling with merchants coming and going.
It was Yu Chunmiao's first time in such a grand ancient provincial city, and she felt an overwhelming excitement.
She wandered through the streets, indulging in food and shopping, thoroughly enjoying herself.
"Konjac Jelly! Si Guo Tang! Refreshing and delicious—come try some!"
The vendors' calls reached Yu Chunmiao's ears, causing her heart to skip a beat as she hurriedly asked Qi Chong, "Do you know what Konjac Jelly is? What about Si Guo Tang?"
Qi Chong shook his head.
"The entire plant of konjac is poisonous," she explained. "Here people call it Snake Head; no one eats it."
Her grandmother had made it once but never again because the process was too complicated. Plus, it was winter; who would sell summer treats?
With a mix of apprehension and curiosity, Yu Chunmiao approached the vendor's stall.
She glanced at the display of Konjac Jelly and Si Guo Tang, where a beautiful woman in her thirties was calling out to customers alongside a ten-year-old girl.
Business was slow.
"Excuse me, is this Konjac Jelly made from the plant that they say is poisonous, known here as Snake Head?" Yu Chunmiao asked tentatively.
Upon hearing the question, the woman’s expression froze for a moment before she quickly forced a smile and explained, "Don't be ridiculous. That thing is toxic; how could it be used for food?"
Looking at the Si Guo Tang, which contained translucent Sweet Potato Noodles and Tapioca Balls—both of which her grandmother used to make for her—nostalgia surged within her. She decided she wanted both and ordered a portion of each.
She pulled Qi Chong to sit down and voiced her concerns, "You said you don’t wash Tapioca Flour, nor do you wash Sweet Potato. Is that true? Think about it."
Qi Chong shrugged. "Why would anyone bother washing them when you can just eat Sweet Potatoes and Cassava directly? Who has that kind of time?"
Yu Chunmiao whispered, "That’s strange; this vendor seems to know how to do it. Just wait until you try it; then you'll understand why they wash it into flour."
Since it was winter, the two shared a portion.
When Qi Chong tasted the Konjac Jelly, he was surprised by its smooth texture.
"What do you think? Can you believe this is made from the plant they say is poisonous?" Yu Chunmiao lowered her voice to avoid being overheard by the vendor and urged him to try the Si Guo Tang.
After tasting everything in front of him, Qi Chong remarked, "So this is what it tastes like after being washed? Yu Chunmiao, your people really know how to eat."
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