A piece of Japanese incense

Chapter 211 Going up the mountain

The mutton sizzles under the flames, and the fat flows slowly along the texture. Chef Bao skillfully sprinkles cumin and chili powder on it, and the fragrance instantly fills the air.

The chicken wings were marinated carefully, showing a golden and crispy texture, charred on the outside and tender on the inside, which was mouth-watering. Zhi Yihe took a skewer off the grill impatiently and took a bite. It was tender and juicy.

After the chicken wings, I tasted a skewer of juicy grilled fish. The fish skin was grilled to a crispy texture, the fish meat was tender and delicious, and the texture was just right.

Master Bao has superb skills. His movements of turning the skewers are like flowing clouds, ensuring that each skewer reaches the best flavor. Zhi Yihe's eyes follow the grill closely, looking forward to the birth of the next skewer of delicious food.

Regardless of the scorching heat, Zhi Yihe ate the skewers with big mouthfuls. Everyone followed suit, and laughter and joy filled the air.

Yun Jingmo's face was greasy after eating, and he praised Master Bao's cooking skills and delicious dishes endlessly; Lin Zhensu chatted with Yunhe about trivial matters in life while tasting the food, and they laughed continuously; Fuguier was concentrating on enjoying the food, oblivious to the people around him.

Jinqi sat alone on a pile of rocks nearby, silent.

Zhi Yihe handed Jinqi a skewer of grilled fish and said with a big smile: "Uncle, try this fish. May you succeed in making it to the top of the dragon gate!"

The corners of his mouth slowly rose, and he took the grilled fish from Zhi Yihe, with a smile full of joy: "Xiaohe, I hope you will be happy too."

Zhi Yihe sat down with him, and his grandparents brought roasted sweet potatoes, mushrooms, pork cubes, beef balls...

Although I was full, the wonderful taste of the food still made me linger on the memory.

Zhuliu found Zhiyihe with a bunch of roasted corn in his hand.

"I really can't eat anymore~" Zhi Yihe held his stomach with both hands, lying on the pile of rocks, like a big character.

"The girls in my family love crispy corn, so Chef Bao roasted it especially for you!" Zhu Li laughed heartily, waving the roasted corn in his hand.

"Help! My stomach is full, but the temptation of roasted corn is too hard to resist!" Zhi Yihe rolled helplessly on the pile of rocks.

Zhu Li covered his mouth and smiled: "Miss, you must finish the dishes you ordered. Don't let Chef Bao's hard work go to waste!"

Everyone laughed out loud.

Jinqi took the corn and smiled: "I also like to eat crispy corn, why don't we share it."

Zhiyi sat up with a somersault, nodded excitedly, and looked at him gratefully.

Zhi Yihe held half a roasted corn in his hand, peeled it one grain at a time and chatted with his cousin.

"Did my cousin come to Xianshi County alone?"

"I came here with a few classmates to see the wonder of the 'Golden Peach'. Unfortunately, I didn't get to see it because they had already gone back."

Zhi Yihe's eyes flashed with surprise, and he asked curiously: "Four colors of peaches? So magical? Can they be eaten? Do they have the effect of beautifying and nourishing the skin?"

"It's just an ornamental peach tree. Peach blossoms come in four colors: red, pink, white, and rose-red. The same petal is half red and half white. It's very unique." He lowered his head and chuckled.

"The trees are full of flowers, which must be very beautiful!"

After hearing this, Yun Jingmo stroked his beard and smiled: "This 'Sprinkled Gold Peach' is also known as the 'Four Scholars' Peach. If you can see it, it may predict success in the imperial examination."

"Then I will pick a lot of peach blossoms for Brother Nian, and he will definitely be able to pass the imperial examination!" Zhi Yihe said excitedly.

"Maybe so!" Yun Jingmo smiled and nodded, laughing heartily.

Zhi Yihe pulled at his uncle's clothes and begged, "Uncle, let's go look for him again!"

"We have only heard the sound but never seen its shape. The flowering period is short and it may have withered." replied my uncle.

Without waiting for his response, Zhi Yihe couldn't wait to run to his grandmother for help.

"No! You can just fly a kite with Yuzhu or play with Fuguier." Yunhe refused firmly.

Zhi Yihe was depressed and lay in her grandmother's arms.

"My dear granddaughter, why don't you travel to more places and have more people follow you? There's nothing wrong with walking around." Lin Zhensu comforted softly.

"Mom, I don't want He'er to..."

Lin Zhensu covered his head with his hands and laughed as Zhi Yihe shook him.

"Go, go, and be sure to return before dark!" So she pulled her cousin along.

"I had a very pleasant conversation with Uncle Yun, so I won't go today." Jinqi declined politely.

"In a few days, I will give you some medical books. After you read them, come back and ask for advice. Medicine is not learned in a day. Now is the good time of youth. You young people should have fun!" Yunhe said.

"Yes, uncle, let's try our luck together!" Zhi Yihe persuaded.

He turned to look at Zhi Yihe and smiled gently.

Yunhe wanted to say something, but Zhiyihe was already cheering and pulling Yutuan Yuyi towards the other side of the mountain.

"Don't run too fast, be careful not to fall!" Yunhe called from behind.

"When I find peach blossoms, I will bring back a big bouquet for you!" Zhi Yihe waved goodbye.

Stepping onto the winding mountain path, fresh air rushed towards us. Zhi Yihe ran happily in front, looking back at the people behind him from time to time. They also had smiles on their faces.

However, before reaching the halfway point of the mountain, Zhi Yihe already felt tired.

She slowly walked to a flat and smooth rock and sat down gently, as if the rock was a resting place specially prepared for her. The gentle breeze brushed across her face like a gentle hand, bringing a touch of coolness and comfort.

Looking down from where she was, she could see the endless green fields at the foot of the mountain. The fields were like a green ocean, undulating and stretching all the way to the distant horizon. The crops in the fields swayed in the wind, as if they were dancing happily, and seemed to be showing people the vitality of nature.

In the distance, majestic mountains stand between heaven and earth, contrasting with the green fields. The mountains are rolling, some towering into the clouds, while others are winding like giant dragons. The mountains are dotted with lush trees, adding a rich green to the mountains.

In the blue sky are floating snow-white clouds, drifting leisurely, sometimes gathering together to form various wonderful shapes; sometimes dispersing like a group of naughty children playing.

At this moment, a clear and pleasant voice broke the silence: "Girl, how long are you going to climb? I'm sweating!" A woman in a pink dress was seen holding a jade handkerchief in her hand and fanning herself constantly, as if trying to dispel the heat from her body. Her pretty face was flushed, and her forehead was covered with fine beads of sweat. She looked really exhausted.

"Alas! I remember how we climbed to the top of the mountain with great effort, expecting to gain something, but in the end, it was all in vain!" He couldn't help but sigh, his words full of emotion and helplessness.

At this time, Zhiyi on the side had a bright look and a firm expression. She said in a calm and firm tone: "Since the coveted thing is not on the top of this sunny mountain, then it is very likely hidden in the direction pointed by the sun. Instead of worrying about it here, why don't we follow the path of the sunlight? Maybe at the end of the road we can find the answer we have been looking for." After that, she took the lead and walked towards the direction of the sun, and her figure gradually disappeared between the mountains and forests.

Time passed, the hot air was suffocating, and sweat soaked the back of my clothes.

As the sun sets, its light gradually fades.

"The graceful girl stood on the hillside, the breeze gently blowing through her silky hair. At this time, Yu Tuan came up and said softly: "Girl, let's go back. This four-color peach tree is really hard to find, and it's probably futile even if we keep looking for it. Perhaps you can use your imagination to carefully draw a picture of the four-color peach tree as a gift to Master Nian."

As soon as the voice fell, the people around also responded: "That's right, girl. The family members are anxiously waiting for us at the foot of the mountain. If we don't go back, they will be worried!"

Zhiyi frowned and looked forward thoughtfully, thinking to herself: "Now that we are already out, how can we just climb the mountain? Even if I want to paint a picture, I must first understand the real appearance of the object!" Thinking of this, her eyes became more and more determined. After taking a deep breath, she said resolutely: "I will go and look for it myself. You just wait for me here and don't follow me!" After that, she walked away without looking back, leaving everyone behind looking at each other, not knowing what to do.

Before she finished her words, she was already running towards the light.