Young Master Ji's Illegitimate Fan Who knows if Third Young Master Min had a loose screw in his brain, but when Ji Hong said his surname was Wang, Third Young Master Min didn't doubt it for a second. He even cupped his hands and apologized, saying gracefully, "My apologies, I mistook you for an old… Continue reading NWAFAM 039: Four Delicacies Soup

Seasonal Fear and the Family Name Wang Again Jing Zhong's condition was critical, and as a doctor, Yu Jinnian did not dare to leave his side for even a moment, which is why he had been confined to a small courtyard for the past two days. Jing Zhong was also quite restless after taking the… Continue reading NWAFAM 038: The Taiyi Purple Gold Pill

One Gourd Gets You Drunk The chrysanthemum cake could be eaten cold, but since chrysanthemums and agar are both cooling, Ji Hong, who already had a cold constitution, needed to pair them with some warm wine. Yu Jinnian thought of this and went to warm the wine and dishes again before presenting them in the… Continue reading NWAFAM 037: Drunken Spring

One sip of wine, one question. What do you want to know? Upon hearing that the person above was Ji Hong's second brother, Yu Jinnian was very surprised. He had always thought that Ji Hong's second brother was traveling far away, but unexpectedly, it turned out that he was no longer in this world. He… Continue reading NWAFAM 036: Crystal Chrysanthemum Cake

"He is my enemy, you still want to save him?" Huaishu Alley is adjacent to Canyi Street, where most residents work in dyeing and weaving. They often leave their doors open to welcome customers during the day and close them at night for peace. Many workshops supply specific cloth merchants regularly. Thus, upon entering Huaishu… Continue reading NWAFAM 035: Minor Chengqi Decoction

If Ah Chun behaved, Brother would kiss Ah Chun at night. In front of a noodle shop, Yu Jinnian was unloading a cart and unhitching a donkey. He was talking to Ji Hong about being followed. Qing Huan overheard and, rolling up her sleeves, said, "Brother Nian, leave this to me. I’ll catch that little… Continue reading NWAFAM 034: Shrimp Skin Noodles

Are we being followed? (Typo corrected) The moon was as clear as frost, the leaves swayed, and the night breeze blew gently. A dirty wild rabbit emerged from the forest, chewing on a blade of grass with its tiny three-part mouth while gazing at the ancient magnolia tree not far away with its black pearl-like… Continue reading NWAFAM 033: Starfish

Finally got to eat nian nian! Upon hearing that the donkey was missing, Yu Jinnian became anxious. Not only had he hired the donkey cart, but he also had deposited some silver with the owner. If the donkey was lost, he would incur a significant loss. He asked anxiously, “How did the donkey disappear? What… Continue reading NWAFAM 032: Fish Steamed in Wine

Transition Story: Ji Hong and the Chicks Hatter Mountain lies northwest of Xinan County, about half a day's drive from the county seat. It got its name because it resembles a human hat. Although the mountain is not high, it is densely forested and slopes westward, eventually merging into a mountain range. This range seems… Continue reading NWAFAM 031: Glutinous Rice Black Chicken Soup

Although you are very beautiful, I really can't eat you. Little Ding Dang's face had become rounder. Yu Jinnian had tried several times to put it on a diet, feeding it only once a day with a few pieces of dried shrimp, soaking them in hot water to bring out the fishy smell, and mixing… Continue reading NWAFAM 030: Yam and Mutton Noodles