Chapter 41 Caught Two Rabbits

The old man's joy was audible even through the carriage. Su Miaomiao immediately brightened up. She clapped her hands and said, "I knew it! How could they not catch it! That was its inevitable path!" After speaking, she quickly went to open the window, sticking her head out to look. Seeing Ji Bo carrying two large grey rabbits towards them, she was extremely happy. "Uncle Ji, quickly! Let me see the wild rabbits! Good heavens, they're so big!" Su Miaomiao was extremely excited. Cheng Hao couldn't help but chuckle and called out to her, "Alright, calm down a bit." It was enough for her to show off. If others became envious later, she wouldn't even get the scraps. These two rabbits clearly couldn't be kept a secret. Su Miaomiao had no intention of keeping them to herself. With food in her space, she and Cheng Hao had no worries about their provisions for the time being. However, the caravan was in dire need. One had to have a broader perspective when viewing things. This was something she and Cheng Hao had learned from the older generation since childhood. One's vision had to be far-reaching, not narrow-minded. The immediate priority was to strengthen the caravan and ensure everyone's physical strength. Only then could safety be guaranteed in the long run. Su Miaomiao not only didn't calm down but also shouted to the outside, "Uncle Ji, let's butcher these two fat rabbits tonight, have meat, and drink soup! Let everyone replenish their strength!" Uncle Ji ran over, panting. He didn't put the rabbits in the carriage but held them up to the window, raising them high for his young madam to touch. The old man was genuinely happy. Hearing the young lady speak like this, he knew she had a kind heart and readily agreed, "Yes, yes, yes. What flavor does the young madam prefer? We'll have it made when we stop to rest tonight!" Uncle Ji held the rabbits high, not minding the effort. He doted on this young madam immensely, his face full of smiles, and treated her like a child. In reality, sixteen was not an age of innocent carefree joy here. The lifespan was short. Some married and became mothers as early as twelve, let alone sixteen. Most at this age already possessed the composure of adults. As a young lady from a wealthy family, she would have learned household management early, needed to know how to assist her husband and raise children, be knowledgeable and courteous, and be capable in both social graces and domestic chores. Having undergone such rigorous training, she would have long been numb. Where could a girl her age still be innocent and romantic? It was extremely rare. Uncle Ji adored Su Miaomiao's cheerful laughter. He felt even more that her maiden family must have doted on her dearly to raise such a remarkable person, and his young master was truly fortunate to marry her! As the old steward, Uncle Ji wholeheartedly intended to spoil this young madam to the end. Moreover, this young madam, though innocent, was not foolish, and she was quite capable! A large, fat rabbit. She had captured it with a few simple traps; this skill was no small feat. Uncle Ji's eyes showed even deeper affection, and his smile was uncontrollable. Su Miaomiao stroked the soft fur of the rabbits, her face beaming with joy. The only regret was that these two rabbits had struggled after being caught and were already stiff and cold; some blood needed to be drained quickly. Otherwise, they wouldn't taste good. As she said this, Uncle Ji immediately replied, "No problem. I'll take them to Brother Da Zhuang. His brothers also often go hunting in the mountains. Whenever they return to the estate, they bring back some game. I'll take the rabbits to them." Every carriage had a water bucket, and they had just replenished it. There was no shortage of water. This official road was quite smooth, and it was possible to prepare two wild rabbits on the carriage. Uncle Ji then hurried to take the rabbits to the rear of the caravan. With the two strong men, Cheng Da Zhuang and his brother, stationed at the back, there was a sense of security. Su Miaomiao let Uncle Ji go. She was still looking out the window when Cheng Hao, unable to stand it, pulled her back in. He then lowered the window halfway, blocking some of the cold wind, and finally wiped her hands with a hot towel. His expression was one of disdain. However, his hands were steady, and after wiping them, he sniffed them to ensure no rabbit smell lingered before kissing her forehead with satisfaction as a reward. Su Miaomiao was overjoyed by his doting actions, humming a little tune. Having expended so much energy, she naturally needed replenishment. She then accepted a high-calorie snack, a Snickers bar, and slowly nibbled on it. Su Miaomiao had a great fondness for sweets, as strong as a cat's love for fish. Cheng Hao saw her leaning against the pillow, her feet swinging leisurely. He quickly pulled the quilt over her feet, giving her a warning look, not wanting her to get chocolate on the bedding. Su Miaomiao understood. She nodded perfunctorily, with a hint of impatience. This was her stubborn habit of being annoyed when being managed. Cheng Hao, unable to control his "fatherly" behavior, sighed. He shook his head in the end. Forget it, forget it. She was simply meant to be spoiled. He wondered what she had done to him in this life or the previous ones to make him worry about her endlessly in this life. Cheng Hao also took out a bag of Chinese pastries, something like rice cakes with a mild flavor, and finished them in a few bites while sitting on the bed. It was enough to fill his stomach. He ate things that Su Miaomiao didn't particularly like. There was only so much food in the space, and he couldn't just throw away what she didn't like. It wasn't a waste if it went into his stomach; he wasn't picky, as long as he could eat and not go hungry. Seeing him eat, Su Miaomiao felt like having some too. She insisted on taking a bite, then gave him a bite of her sweet treat. If he didn't eat, she would cling to him for a deep sharing, and finally, she would be held in his arms. Only then did she settle down. Cheng Hao's slightly sharp gaze softened, his dark and clear eyes looking down at her. She was the only one in his eyes; how could he spare any other thoughts for anyone else? Su Miaomiao, on the other hand, was like a cat that had finished stealing food. Cuddled in his arms, she spoke playfully, making Cheng Hao's heart feel sweet without showing it. His dark, ink-like eyebrows and eyes were clearly softened beyond measure. The tips of his ears turned red uncontrollably, spreading down to his collar. It couldn't be helped; she was still so young. Even a slight provocation could make this body unable to cope, which was a rare thing. Their complete devotion to each other naturally couldn't be compared to others. In the world, only they were the most intimate. The two of them didn't bear to separate and talked affectionately for a while before finishing. Outside the carriage, the journey had somehow begun, moving steadily along the road. Ji Bo and Lai Fu heard some sounds and felt a bit embarrassed, but they were sincerely happy for their master. It was not easy to find a true heart in such times. Their eyes showed envy. However, their attention was only divided for a few breaths before they returned to focusing on driving. - They had originally thought it would take a long time to meet Gao Dashan and the others again, but neither side expected the interval to be so short. Their caravan had been traveling steadily. After traveling for a long time, they had planned to rest at the next temple. However, the bridge ahead had collapsed, and neither the caravan nor the people could pass. They were blocked and had no choice but to stop.