My Princess Holds Superpowers
Chapter 357 - Chapter 357 357 Shelter from Rain

Chapter 357: 357 Shelter from Rain Chapter 357: 357 Shelter from Rain Ye Jiu used this form of address because the woman in front of him was about the same age as his own mother–besides, she was of a higher generation; there were many younger men in the village who still had to call her auntie.

The elderly couple went out to prepare the food, and this household did not adhere to the broken rule that men should not enter the kitchen.

Ye Jiu only saw a four- or five-year-old child, dressed in tattered clothes, secretly peeping at the large horse in the courtyard, his eyes filled with excitement.

It seemed this was also a poor family; otherwise, why would the elderly couple live with only their little grandson and no other family members in sight?

The continuous travel had truly exhausted him physically and mentally, so Ye Jiu had the idea of buying the chickens raised by the household.

“Wenzheng, ask if this family sells their chickens. If they do, let’s enjoy some chicken soup today,” Ye Jiu said.

“Alright.” Ye Wenzheng turned his head and walked out.

Although it was just an inquiry, peasant families raised chickens primarily for income, and as long as enough silver was offered, there was no reason they wouldn’t sell.

Ye Wenzheng paid forty more coins for a chicken and even had them help stew it.

After all, he had never entered a kitchen and definitely could not cook, but he was even more afraid to let Ye Jiu cook for him.

As they were just starting to cook the chicken, suddenly, the sky cracked with a flash of lightning and booming thunder, accompanied by large raindrops that poured down heavily.

The child, who had been secretly watching the horse at the door, didn’t react in time and was a few steps slower, resulting in his hair getting mostly soaked.

When he finally reacted, he hurriedly ran inside and started crying loudly the moment his feet touched the interior.

The thunder was sudden and enormously loud.

It wasn’t just any small child who would be scared.

The explosive sound of thunder even made Ye Jiu, who had lived two lifetimes, shudder.

Although Ye Wenzheng and Ye Jiu were dressed nicely now, they were both children from peasant families and held no disdain; Ye Wenzheng hugged the child and comforted him in his arms.

At that moment, the elderly lady cooking in the kitchen also braved the rain and rushed in quickly. Seeing Ye Wenzheng holding her grandson and comforting him, she was immediately terrified.

In her eyes, anyone who could instantly afford two taels of silver for lodging must be wealthy. Moreover, with the presence of Sikong Mo’s six or seven tall and burly men, it naturally made her even more apprehensive, which is why she dared not offend them.

After taking the child from him, the old woman immediately regretted disrupting Ye Jiu and Ye Wenzheng, and quickly apologized. Ye Jiu assured her it was no trouble and even took out some candy from his pocket for the woman’s grandson, which immediately stopped the child’s crying.

Not far away, Sikong Mo and his party, who were drenched by the sudden downpour, continued to move forward. A guard rode back from the front and reported, “Prince, there’s a village ahead.”

Si Nan addressed Sikong Mo again, “Master, there’s a village ahead. We don’t know when the rain will stop; perhaps we could seek shelter there?”

Sikong Mo remained silent but gestured with his hand, and Si Nan understood his intentions.

Clip-clop, clip-clop…

The rainy road was filled with the sounds of horse hooves trampling it.

“Open the door… Is anyone there? Open the door quickly…”

Inside the house, Ye Jiu held a freshly served bowl of chicken soup and had not yet had a chance to taste it when he heard loud knocks on the door.

The amount of chicken soup made was considerable; Ye Jiu and Ye Wenzheng could not finish it themselves and decided to invite the hosting family’s grandparents and their grandson to enjoy it with them.

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