Drinking Wine by the East Hedge at Dusk

Zhao Dongli: “Wife, Big Brother has another tricky case on his hands. They’re stumped and want you to take a look…”

Jiang Jiuying picked up a grape, looking bored. “I’m tired.”

Zhao Dongli eagerly took the grape and peeled it for her. “Big Brother says the freshly delivered yellow croaker from the East Sea and hairy crabs from Yangcheng Lake have already been sent to our kitchen. The hot spring estate in Tongzhou has also been prepared.”

Jiang Jiuying: “Oh, then let’s go to the estate, enjoy the hot springs, and stay for a few days. We can stop by and see Big Brother while we’re there.”

Zhao Dongli bustled around preparing a carriage and horses for his beloved wife’s trip. Thinking of the Ru kiln celadon-glazed sunflower-shaped brush washer that had just arrived in his room, he silently lit a candle for Big Brother…