Chapter 79: The Awakening of the Baozi_2

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Having weighed out all the seasonings and poured them into a large basin, water was then added to submerge all the peanuts. After that, several children sat around the edge of the large wooden basin, pinching each peanut open a little, so that they could absorb the flavors more quickly.

Lady Zhang sat on the kang, her hands busy sewing clothes, while the women carried on with their tasks, chatting and laughing together. They were in the midst of merriment when they heard someone speaking outside.

"Auntie of the Fourth Household, have you gone to bed yet?"

It was Lady Chiang's voice.

"Not yet, Yue E, what's the matter? Come in and talk." Lady Zhang hurriedly responded.

Then Lady Chiang came in from outside.

"Auntie of the Fourth Household, I saw your light on, so I came over."

Lady Chiang's eyes were red, clearly, she had been crying hard.

"Yue E, please have a seat." Lady Zhang put down her needlework and invited Lady Chiang to sit, "Niuniu, is she asleep yet?"