dognovel Chapter 322 Should we eat some more?
Chapter 322 Should we eat some more?
There were still quite a few medicinal herbs left in Qiushui Pavilion. Taking advantage of the time, Long Chuqing made reasonable allocations of the herbs over the past few days and then made them into ointments, pills, and powders.
She wanted to clear out as much of the inventory as possible to avoid waste.
We do not plan to make any further purchases.
Since the weather got cold, they moved all the tools for grinding and making medicine into the pharmacy.
To the left of the pharmacy was a tiered shelf with bags of different medicinal materials, but many of the bags were almost empty.
There were two more shelves inside, with some ointments waiting to solidify and pills that had been rolled up and were waiting to dry, all placed on round winnowing baskets.
Long Chuqing, Ziguang, and Granny Lin were busy with their respective tasks in the pharmacy.
Now, Ziguang and Granny Lin are very familiar with the process and procedures of making medicine.
Two tables were placed in the middle of the pharmacy, and a brazier of charcoal was burning brightly on the ground for warmth.
Ziguang sat at the table, filling the prepared ointment into small bottles and jars, while Granny Lin sat on a low stool, pushing a medicine grinder to grind the prepared medicinal materials into powder.
Long Chuqing used a pill-making mold to roll the medicinal paste into pills.
There are two types of molds for making pills. One type is for flat rolling, where the prepared medicinal paste is first rolled into strips, and then placed into a mold with grooves to be rolled into pills.
The molds for pills also come in different sizes, and pharmacists usually choose the appropriate mold based on the dosage.
However, to make it easier for patients to swallow, Long Chuqing mainly uses smaller molds for production. Adjusting the amount used will not affect the overall effect.
For example, pills made from large molds only require one dose, while those made from small molds require two to three doses.
Long Chuqing poured the mold of pills she had rolled into a round winnowing basket, then spread it out, adding the previous rolls, until it filled the basket completely.
She placed the rolled pills on the shelf to dry before packaging and storing them.
Xiao Han arrived outside the door and immediately noticed the familiar figure standing in front of the shelf.
"Chu Qing." Xiao Han called softly, a gentle smile on his face, and stepped over the threshold to go inside.
Long Chuqing put down the round winnowing basket and looked back towards the door.
Zi Guang and Granny Lin quickly stood up and curtsied to Xiao Han, saying, "This servant greets Your Highness."
"No gift."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Long Chuqing took another clean round sieve from the shelf and walked back to the table, looking at Xiao Han standing opposite her. "You're back!"
Xiao Han nodded: "Mm."
Long Chuqing put the medicinal mud back into the mud scrubber: "You should take a long vacation now that you're back!"
"Yes, there's a long holiday of almost ten days."
"Then you can take a good rest during this time."
Zi Guang brought over hot tea: "Your Highness, please have some tea."
Xiao Han took it: "I am indeed quite thirsty."
"Did you just return to the Prince's Mansion?" Long Chuqing asked.
"Yes, I just got back."
Xiao Han picked up the hot tea and carefully took a sip.
"By the way, Chu Qing, have you had lunch yet?"
"I ate, I just ate not long ago."
Xiao Han was a little disappointed after hearing this. He had planned to have lunch with Chu Qing at Qiushui Pavilion, but he didn't expect that she had already eaten.
But thinking about it, it makes sense; it was indeed past lunchtime, and he was just a little late getting back.
"I asked Uncle Zhong to prepare lunch, and I was thinking that you would have lunch with me later..."
"Haven't you eaten yet? Then go and eat quickly, don't go hungry."
Xiao Han smiled again: "I just asked Steward Zhong to bring the food to Qiushui Pavilion in a little while. Hmm...would you like to dine with me?"
Long Chuqing continued kneading the pills, then looked at Xiao Han and refused, saying, "I've already taken them, and I still have a lot of work to finish!"
Hearing this, Granny Lin felt a pang of sorrow: "Oh dear, my girl, the Prince came to Qiushui Pavilion to see you before he even had a sip of tea after returning to the manor, just wanting to have a meal with you. Why are you still thinking about the work you're doing!"
There's no time like the present! But dining with the prince is definitely the priority!
Lin Mama hurriedly advised, "Miss, the Prince has finally returned, why don't you dine with him? These servants and Ziguang can handle the cooking."
Ziguang quickly chimed in, "Yes, yes... You can leave it there. There's not much left. I'll finish the ointment I have soon, so I'll make the rest of the pills for you!"
Xiao Han smiled as he looked at Long Chuqing, waiting for her answer.
Long Chuqing muttered to herself: Does she need someone to accompany her to eat? What a quirk.
Seeing his expectant expression, she thought for a moment, then looked at the table next to her and instantly had an idea.
“I ate quite a lot at noon, and I really can’t eat anymore.” She pointed to the small table next to her: “If you feel lonely eating alone, you can sit here and eat later if you don’t mind. It won’t interfere with your meal or my work.”
Granny Lin: "..."
Ziguang: "..."
Lin Mama's vision went black.
Purple light touched his forehead.
Both of them were worried for her.
Girl... I can't believe you came up with that.
How can we allow the Prince to dine here!
Xiao Han was taken aback for a moment, then smiled and said, "Okay!"
Where you eat doesn't matter; even if you're dining in a luxurious living room, you'll find the food tasteless when you're alone.
Ziguang and Granny Lin were somewhat surprised: Really? The Prince really intends to dine in the pharmacy!
The room was filled with the strong smell of medicinal herbs, and the things inside were in disarray; it was hardly a place to eat.
But the prince's tone didn't sound like he was joking.
Granny Lin looked at Long Chuqing, hoping to persuade her to change her mind.
Long Chuqing simply nodded at her.
Helpless, Granny Lin said, "Then, I'll tidy up the table first."
Before long, Uncle Zhong and the servants brought the food to Qiushui Pavilion. When they learned that Xiao Han wanted to dine in the messy pharmacy, Uncle Zhong also advised, "Your Highness, why don't you dine in the living room next door?"
Xiao Han said firmly, "No need, this will do!"
Uncle Zhong looked at Long Chuqing, who paused in her actions and then guiltily looked away.
Why are you looking at her?
If you can persuade him to leave, then do it yourself!
"Alright then." Uncle Zhong didn't try to persuade him further, and gestured for the servants to put the food on the table.
There were two sets of bowls and chopsticks on the table, one of which was clearly prepared for Long Chuqing.
The maid brought a basin of warm water for Xiao Han to wash his hands.
Another maidservant brought a basin of warm water to Long Chuqing: "Miss, please wash your hands before you eat."
Long Chuqing shook her head: "No need, I've already had lunch. You can take the water away!"
The maid hesitated, standing there in a dilemma, unsure whether to retreat or... She looked at Uncle Zhong for his opinion.
Uncle Zhong smiled and said, "Why don't you join the prince for a little more food? These dishes were specially prepared according to your preferences by the prince."
After listening, Long Chu glanced at the table next to her and saw that it was indeed full of her favorite foods.
How about we eat some more?
No, no, no... I ate quite a lot at noon.
Long Chuqing shook her head slightly; she wasn't the kind of person who cared too much about food.
Xiao Han found her little actions amusing: "Chu Qing, why don't you come over and eat some more? Just try a bite of everything."
Long Chuqing shook her head vigorously: "No, no, my stomach will feel uncomfortable if I eat too much! You eat quickly! The food will get cold quickly in this weather."
Xiao Han lifted his robe and sat down on the chair: "Alright, then I'll have my meal first."
Ziguang, Granny Lin, and the maids and servants who were carrying water all left.