How? Are you afraid that I’ll force a marriage on you too? Yu Jinnian passed through five stages and defeated six generals. Except for being like a blind man when it came to composing poetry and writing, he excelled in every other round. By the end, only he and another scholar remained on stage. He… Continue reading NWAFAM 109: Mosquito Repellent Incense

Who will heal my ailment? The tender vegetarian eel, the crispy and fresh spring bamboo shoots, the soft and mushy winter mushroom bits, along with the sweet potato vermicelli cooked to perfection, with a slight springy texture. All paired with the secret chicken broth that had been simmered overnight. The freshness of spring, the beauty… Continue reading NWAFAM 108: Vegetarian Eel Soup

Is the cook still in the kitchen? Yu Jinnian stood with his back to the shop entrance, fully absorbed in observing the diligent horse. As the surrounding commotion grew, he was about to turn around to check when a broken bowl flew through the air and struck him on the back. The bowl had a… Continue reading NWAFAM 107: Steamed Elm Seeds

He capsized over a plate of stir-fried mushrooms. He felt unwell for an entire night, completely unaware of it himself, but it scared Ji Hong so much that he barely slept. He wished he could grow a pair of eyes on Yu Jinnian, fearing he might wake up during the night, hungry or thirsty, with… Continue reading NWAFAM 106: The Mushroom

"If you don't keep a good eye on things, you’ll be buried with it" (Not really) In the evening, the families didn't dine together. However, the young wife from Auntie's family specifically came to deliver food to the neighboring Young Master Lu. And since Yu Jinnian wanted a plate of chili and some ginger and… Continue reading NWAFAM 105: Dipping Rabbit

There was something stuck in his mind, but he couldn’t quite recall it. Spring had arrived, and all the creatures that had been dormant through the winter in the mountains were now awakening. The various trees, flowers, and plants were all budding and turning green, full of life—truly, anything you grabbed was wild game, and… Continue reading NWAFAM 104: Green Essence Rice

You should be taken away by a donkey They were already rushing back to the capital, and besides, Min Ji had indeed stayed outside the capital for too long. His official position in the capital was vacant, and although it was close to the end of the year and the court had just recovered from… Continue reading NWAFAM 103: River-Fresh Tofu Soup

He had indeed never seen someone so disgraceful before. Since he had agreed to come and take a look, Yu Jinnian was fully committed. Unlike some people who, with the heart of a scoundrel, assumed the worst of him, fearing that he was here with an ulterior motive—to find a chance to take revenge for… Continue reading NWAFAM 102: Shoutai Pills

Meow, meow, meow. "Meow..." A plump orange tabby cat swaggered down from the windowsill. It looked soft and fluffy, but it was quite domineering. Its round, paw-like feet, as if balls, swiped across the desk, leaving a few dirty paw prints on the unfinished letter. It sat down and began grooming its face, smoothing out… Continue reading NWAFAM 101: Little Bag of Calipers and Flowers

Chapter 100, wow, wow, wow! The original intention of taking Sui Sui out for a walk during the spring outing was just to let her stretch her legs. However, until nightfall, after walking along the Taoxi River, Yu Jinnian still hadn't found an opportunity to talk to Sui Sui. This little girl used to stick… Continue reading NWAFAM 100: Astragalus Cold Prevention Tea