Little Concubine had not expected that her first attempt would be with untrained hands. With a "snap," the chopping board was set down too fiercely, making a louder noise than intended, which startled Lian Hua.
Peering through the dim nightlight, she confirmed that the others were still sound asleep before letting out a sigh of relief.
She carefully dressed herself, hastily tying her hair up into a bun, lifting and then letting down the master bedroom's curtain. She crossed the living hall, closed the door quietly behind her, and went out, where Xiao Qing and Xiao Jizi were waiting with lanterns, ready to head to the kitchen.
By dawn, she had personally made a bowl of longevity noodles. This bowl used a single noodle coiled into the bowl, prepared with a clear soup that had been simmered for six Shichen, topped with a poached egg and garnished with chopped green onions, presenting a vibrant and fresh green.
