Chapter 262 - 261: Disaster Without Reason
After lunch, Chen Shiying hastily took off for Wangshan Village in a carriage, accompanied by two attendants, while the Marquis Chu took the two children back to Tang Garden.
Ms. Chu was reluctant to leave Fu Garden, but Marquis Chu laughed and said, "You can’t spend your whole day here, you should let your auntie rest a bit."
These words struck Chen Afu with silent resentment. They offered only concern for others but neglected themselves. Even the Emperor had a holiday today, yet they came to Fu Garden for a free meal. Although they had paid for the meal, her home was not a wine-shop, open to the public every day.
Though she thought these things, she couldn’t voice them. She cajoled the little girl, laughing, "Be a good girl. Have a nap with your grandpa. In the evening, your aunt will make you and your uncle watermelon ice."
After hearing these words, Ms. Chu finally agreed and went off with grandpa and little uncle, her lips pursed in a pout.
Chen Yulan, listening to all this, curiously asked, "Sister, what is watermelon ice? I want some too."
Fetching a small basin of ice from the cellar at the Tang Garden, Chen Afu crushed it, added pieces of watermelon, pumpkin seeds, peanut shavings, raisins, and begonia jam. The simple watermelon ice was ready.
She made a bowl each for Chen Yulan and her siblings and Alu. Except for Alu who had tasted it before, it was the first time for the others. They were enamored with this refreshingly delicious summer treat that looked so appealing, tasted so delicious and was perfect for the heat.