Era: After foreseeing the future, I changed my fate using spatial abilities.

Chapter 240 Winter Hunting
Hearing his brother-in-law's words, Yanbei couldn't help but chuckle. It seemed that Jiaming's words about the most difficult people to deal with, and the ones who would become more and more displeased with you over time, were not without reason.

Yan Bei raised his hand and rubbed his nose with his index finger a few times before following her into the house.

The fire in the brazier in the kitchen was burning brightly, and the steaming heat from the stove made people feel warm and cozy as soon as they entered, instantly transporting them from the cold winter to the warmth of spring.

"Come back, Ningning! The food is still warm in the pot. Sit down and warm your hands and feet, and I'll serve it to you while it's hot!"

"Thank you, godmother."

"Auntie, hug me~"

Xiao Qiu, clutching the little circle, darted out of Zhang Fu's arms and into her embrace, her laughter ringing out with obvious satisfaction.

He touched her little pigtails, which had grown quite long, and seeing her happy smile, he couldn't help but hug the two of them even tighter.

Zhang Fu looked at the two people beside him with a big smile, "How's Ningning? Did you manage to pick her up safely?"

"We've picked up my godfather; Brother Zhang has already brought him back to the courtyard."

"That's good, as long as you arrived safely."

That's right...

I wonder when this snow will stop, otherwise we won't be able to get in or out, which is quite worrying.

Just as he was about to say something more, he saw that his wife had already handed her the bowl and chopsticks, so Zhang Fu didn't say anything more and just waited for her to finish her meal.

"Huh? Are the cured pork ribs ready yet?"

"Hehe, the color looks pretty much like what you described. I made two to try today. Ningning, try them and see how they are. We all think they taste great."

Following her instructions, I stewed some cabbage stalks with cured pork ribs, added a few dried mushrooms and a tomato.

Despite its bland appearance, it actually tastes quite good.

After taking a bite of a piece of cured pork rib, Su Ning nodded in agreement, "It's delicious! Godmother's cooking is really good!"

"Hehe, eat more if you like. I left a lot for you in the pot."

……

Seeing that she had almost finished eating, Yanbei naturally took the bowl and chopsticks from her hands before she could get up, and washed them without giving her a chance to speak.

Hu Yingtao was clearly very satisfied with this scene, and her face beamed as she looked at his back.

Her son-in-law is considerate and has her in his heart; they'll have no worries about living a harmonious and happy life together from now on.

……

I don't know if it was because I held the purple jade and prayed before going to bed, but the snow that had been falling for several days finally stopped the next morning.

As the sky cleared and the sun finally peeked out, not only were the children, who had been cooped up at home for so long, overjoyed and eagerly sneaked out to play, but the men in the house also began to prepare themselves.

As is customary in previous years, a winter hunt is organized after the first heavy snowfall of winter.

One reason is to drive the more ferocious animals deeper into the mountains to prevent them from coming down and harming people because of the scarcity of food in winter.

Secondly, it's also about seeing if we can add more meat to the table for everyone during the Lunar New Year.

Sure enough, not long after, the sound of gongs and drums rang out in the village.

Upon learning of the upcoming winter hunt, the happiest people were none other than Fu Jiaming, Yan Bei, and Zhang Qi, these grown men.

If it weren't for the fear of holding everyone back, even Zhang Fu and Old Master Yan would have wanted to join the group.

It's easy to imagine how attractive this event would be to men who are inherently passionate and have a bit of a fighting spirit.

After breakfast, everyone packed their food, water, and any useful tools and headed to the foot of the mountain to gather.

After everything was prepared, Fu Jiaming met with Yan Bei and then went to the Su family's ancestral home.

As soon as they stepped out of the back gate and into the front, Zhang Qi, who had been waiting, saw them and his eyes lit up immediately. "You've finally arrived!"

"Haha, Brother Zhang is even more anxious than the two of us!"

She glared at him, annoyed: If you can't see through it, don't say it, understand?

It's a rare opportunity, how could I not be anxious and excited?

"Big brother, where's Ningning?"

"Yan Qi, are you kidding me? We're just going for two days and one night, and we don't need to report it, right?"

He flicked the back of his head with his other hand, and as the man clutched his head and cried out in pain, Yan Bei curled the corners of his lips but didn't bother to look at him.

Zhang Qi, standing nearby, revealed a gloating smile, and for once, he found his future brother-in-law somewhat agreeable. "Ningning went inside; she's probably getting ready to go to the clinic."

"Big brother, I'll go tell Ningning first."

"Go ahead." "Hey Yanqi, hurry up! The first assembly bell has already rung!"

"know."

Without even turning his head, Yan Bei strode quickly toward Su Ning's bedroom.

I had just finished working in the Peach Blossom Spring space when I stepped out of the space and heard a knock on the door.

Upon opening it, I discovered that it was Yan Bei, who was carrying a military green cloth bag, wearing a thick military overcoat, hat, scarf, and gloves.

She raised an eyebrow slightly, a small dimple appearing at the corner of her mouth. "So you're also planning to go on the winter hunt?"

"Yes, the old man said he had already let some information out, and that nothing serious had happened."

Besides ensuring the documents wouldn't surprise the villagers too much, the main reason was to prevent gossip and speculation about their future relationship.

He got the documents and could have left immediately to report for duty, but Suning had to stay.

Whether it's due to family ties or other reasons, it's understandable that Su Qingshan would consider things more for her, and this is also what he thinks.

"Then I have no further questions. Just be careful."

"Okay, I'll pay attention."

As he spoke, Yan Bei pulled down the scarf that was resting on his chin, stretched out his arms and pulled her into his embrace. Only when he smelled that familiar sweet scent on her body did a satisfied sigh well up in his heart.

Seeing his actions, Su Ning did not refuse, but instead cooperated very obediently.

She slowly brought her hands together to his lean waist upstairs. In just one moment, as if her fingertips had been electrocuted, the smile that had just begun to form in her eyes quickly vanished, and the blush on her face also faded.

Feeling her fingertips trembling involuntarily, Yan Bei quickly pulled her away from his embrace. When he saw her face clearly, he frowned and held her shoulders with great concern. "What's wrong, Ningning?"

"I…"

Su Ning stopped himself from saying the words that were about to come out, and after calming himself down, he replied.

“I suddenly remembered that Brother Fu’s medicine was missing a certain ingredient. I want to go into the mountains with you.”

"Ok?"

"It's rare to have so many people together, so safety should be more guaranteed. While you hunt, I'll take the opportunity to gather herbs."

Her words came suddenly, and his intuition told him that things were not as simple as she said, but Yan Bei couldn't think of any other reason for the moment.

Fu Rong's situation is special. Although she has been trying to refine it but has not succeeded, she now says that she knows which ingredient is missing and that she will go with it.

The reasons seem quite valid…

"Ningning, it's too dangerous for you to come up the mountain with me. Why don't you tell me the characteristics of the herbs and their growing environment, and I'll go find them?"

"That medicine is very similar to several other medicinal herbs and is easy to mistake. I'll go instead."

……

"Hey, you two have only been apart for two days, why are you talking about it for so long, so reluctant to part?"

Impatient, Fu Jiaming strode to the bedroom door and shouted into it, "Hurry up, Yan Qi, we're running out of time to assemble!"

Before he could even knock, the door was opened from the inside.

Looking at Su Ning, who came out closely with Yan Bei, Fu Jiaming looked puzzled: What's going on?
"Su Ning, you don't look like you're going to the clinic, you look like you're going up the mountain to gather herbs!"

"Correct answer, but no reward."

"Hey, what's going on here?"

Fu Jiaming grabbed his best friend's arm and pointed at her, "You didn't actually agree, did you?"

Although there are many of them, and almost all the able-bodied young men in the village go into the mountains, it doesn't guarantee their safety.

If she encounters something big, with her small frame, she won't be able to outrun it!
"what happened?"

"Brother Zhang, come quickly and check on your sister!"

"Ningning, what's wrong with you?"

"Brother, I want to go into the mountains with everyone to collect herbs."

I didn't see her having this idea when I first heard about the winter hunt. How come she had this thought after spending some time with me? Could it be...?

Zhang Qi looked at Yan Bei, who was pursing his lips, with an unfriendly expression: Could it be that this guy said something?
He must be the one in the wrong, not the always well-behaved and sensible Ningning.

"Let's hurry to the meeting point, or the main force will have to leave!"

"Ningning, wait a minute!"

Seeing her dart away like a rabbit as soon as she finished speaking, running away at lightning speed, the three who were stunned on the spot immediately reacted and hurriedly chased after her.