Siheyuan: Relieve stress and relieve worries

Chapter 1198 Encountering Xiao Man
Ten days later, at the gate of Drunken Canyon
Colorful flags fluttered, and the town was bustling with activity. Even though the royal family had not yet arrived, the people of Baishan Town treated it like a grand market.

But the open space in front of the Drunken Canyon remained deserted.

Eighth Aunt tried to ingratiate herself with the guards, saying, "I've watched this Kova grow up. Is she going to cause trouble? Please let me in to take a look."

The guard said dismissively, "There was another one who said that Kova's biological father had arrived. Look, that's the guy selling sweet potatoes over there."

The eighth aunt said, "It's true. He chopped firewood for my family, he carried water for my family, and he even urinated on my family."

The guard said impatiently, "Come on, old lady, don't you see what's going on? The royal family wants to kill him, and he's still trying to get close to them? Uh, where is he?"

In the market, there were two cute little children selling wine, claiming it was the best wine in Drunken Canyon, and that after today, there would be nowhere to buy it. Surprisingly, they were selling quite well, but they didn't see a kind old lady watching their wallets closely.

At noon, the black-armored soldiers began to appear, followed by scions of powerful families from several continents. The simultaneous appearance of the ten great families of the Qian Yuan Continent was a first for this dynasty.

The imperial guards, riding in dragon-drawn steeds and phoenix-drawn carriages, arrived directly at the gate of Drunken Immortal Valley.

The Rong family patriarch alighted from the carriage and stood there, with the Long family patriarch beside him.

Grandma Wen and Second Grandma Wen left the Drunken Canyon, and behind them was Kova, a shy big boy.

Grandma Wen said, "Greetings to Rong Laoda. I am your grandson, Kawa. Come, Kawa, greet your Grandpa Rong and Grandma Long."

Kournikova stepped forward, bowed respectfully, and said, "Hello, Grandpa Rong! Hello, Grandma Long!"

The Rong family patriarch said, "I have a past with your family, so there's no need for such formalities. I have a few things to say, and I'll be leaving after that."

The Rong family patriarch asked, "How's it going over there?"

Kova was surprised; the Rong family patriarch knew about what was happening on the other side, but quickly replied, "Ruins."

The Rong family patriarch then asked, "Is the thing in the fog still there?"

“It hasn’t been touched,” Kournikova replied.

"you are leaving?"

Kournikova answered honestly, "Yes."

"I knew it was your grandmother's idea. Is this the final farewell?" Old Master Rong looked at Grandma Wen.

Grandma Wen said, "This place is nice, but my husband and son are still over there. We have to look for them, even if they are dead."

Old Ancestor Long said, "Go, leave what should stay behind. After all, this is your mother's home."

"Whether you can forge a path through Drunken Canyon depends on yourselves," Grandma Wen said.

"I heard you're a good cook, why don't you treat us to a meal before you leave?" Old Master Rong said, looking at Kuva.

Kova nodded in agreement, but sighed inwardly, still unable to escape her fate as a cook. "Teach my chefs while you're at it," came the voice of the Dragon Ancestor.

Kournikova almost fell; what a tragic fate.

Grandma Wen led everyone into the valley, and a grand feast officially began.

Kournikova was surprised to see Fatty Bao and Li Daniu in the royal kitchen, wondering how they had managed to sneak in.

The second grandmother looked at him with an expression as if he were an idiot, and Kournikova instantly understood that she was originally a member of the royal family.

After that, Da Niu was assigned to cut potato shreds, 1,000 jin, and Manager Bao was assigned to slaughter pigs, 1,000 pigs.

"You're just causing trouble for them," Ugly Girl said indignantly. "You're not causing trouble for them, you're causing trouble for potatoes and those pigs."

Kournikova immediately returned to her work post and started cooking.

The first dish, "Wealthy Family Reunion," is a large platter of braised meats, but the chicken in the center of the platter is honey-glazed roasted chicken.

The second dish, "Lotus Leaf Just Begins to Show Its Pointed Tip," is simply steamed chicken wrapped in lotus leaves.

The third dish, "A Line of Egrets Soaring into the Blue Sky," consists of poached chicken with ginger sauce.

The fourth dish, "Smiling at the Spring Breeze and Green Water Bay," is ginseng stewed chicken.

After the four dishes were served, an inner guard came over and said to Kova, "Elder Rong has sent word that if it's still chicken, then there's no need to serve it. You can go up now!"

"Replying to Ancestor Rong, there are no more chickens, I guarantee there won't be any more."

Then Kournikova went all out and prepared a shark fin feast.

Boss Bao came over and asked, "Kuwa, none of your dishes use pork?"

Kournikova didn't even glance at him, and said, "I'm just reminding you not to do stupid things every day! Think about today more before you do anything in the future." With that, she moved her arm, and a thousand pigs vanished without a trace.

After finishing cooking, Kournikova sat at the entrance of Drunken Canyon, watching the crowd outside.

Kourva felt that she had worked for nothing since she hadn't received the money. Just then, Ugly Girl and Linglong sneaked over.

Ugly Girl said, "Brother, aren't we your best sisters?" Linglong looked at Kournikova with expectant eyes.

Kournikova paused for a moment, then said, "Of course, otherwise how come I have two younger sisters now?"

Ugly Girl immediately got angry and said, "How many more do you want?"

“Just the two of you, just the two of you,” Kournikova quickly said.

Ugly Girl laughed and said, "Then is my business your business too?"

"What is it? Stop dawdling." Kournikova looked at the ugly girl whose expression kept changing and was annoyed.

"I'm leaving my money pouch with you. It's all my hard-earned money. Take it to the little world and make sure my grandma doesn't find it," Ugly Girl said, handing over the money pouch.

Kournikova was overjoyed; here came the money-giver! But with a serious expression, she asked, "Where did you get so much money?"

Linglong said excitedly, "We're selling wine! We sold a lot of wine at the market!"

"Then where did you get your alcohol from?" Kournikova asked, puzzled.

"It was dug in Drunken Canyon. Even Grandma herself doesn't know how much wine she has. Aren't we clever?" Ugly Girl said excitedly.

Kournikova flipped her hand, and the money pouch disappeared. Then she cheerfully said to the two little ones, "Smart babies get candy. Come on, I'll make you some candy."

After taking only a few steps, Ugly Girl grabbed Linglong and asked, "Why do I feel like I've wasted my time?" Linglong said with a melancholy look, "Me too."

The two women looked ahead at Kournikova, who was hopping around, and burst into tears. They felt like they had been swindled out of their money.

Kournikova turned around and said, "I provide you with food, clothing, and shelter. What do you need money for?"

The two girls looked at each other, and after thinking about it carefully, they realized, "Yeah, what do we need money for?"

"Then why does my grandma need so much money?" Ugly Girl asked.

Kournikova said, "How would I know? Maybe it's to save up your dowry so you can get married someday."

"You're lying! I'm not getting married! I'm going to find my grandma! You cheated me out of my money, you cheated me out of my feelings, and now you're trying to trick me into getting married!" Ugly Girl said, and ran towards the banquet hall, with Linglong following closely behind.

Kournikova realized things were going to get messed up, so she quickly gave chase and, with one swift movement, was right in front of the ugly girl.

"Alright, my lovely little sister, I'll give you back your money, okay? Here, take it all. Go count your money in the little world yourself." Kournikova handed the money bag back to Ugly Girl.

"And there's candy too!" Linglong said angrily from the side.

“Yes, and candy too!” Ugly Girl said, holding up her money bag.

Kournikova said helplessly, "Okay, okay, I'll do it right away."

Kournikova took the two children back to the kitchen and soon made ten boxes of gummy bears.

The two girls squinted their eyes into slits. Ugly Girl stared at the candy and suddenly paused. Kournikova saw this and quickly said, "If you sell it, I won't make it for you."

Ugly Girl quickly said, "No, no," and then grabbed Linglong and ran off. Kournikova slapped her forehead, "It's all debt."

As expected, a little while later, Ugly Girl ran back and shouted, "Twenty more boxes, please!"

Kournikova was furious and shouted, "No!"

Just then, a girl in blue jumped out from the side, grabbed Kournikova, and shouted, "It's you! You deceived my feelings, you cheated me out of my cow, and you even cheated me out of my money!"

"No, no, don't talk nonsense," Kournikova quickly said.

"That's my cow. When have I ever lied to you about your feelings or cheated you out of your money?" Kournikova said dismissively.

"Is my kindness towards the cow my affection? And are Liu Yu's thousand cows money?" the girl in blue asked.

“It’s not like I asked you to find it. Besides, go find Niu to settle this score with. What does it have to do with me?” Kournikova said.

"Where's the cow?" the girl in blue asked after thinking for a moment.

“How would I know? I’m not its mother either,” Kournikova replied.

(End of this chapter)