When Xiao Xiao returned to the chambers, she slept. Fatigue weighted in her like a huge stone, filling her bones, pulling her down to earth. She had no energy at all. The transformation seemed to have taken all of it and left her hollow.
The cooks in the kitchen made her comforting soups to fortify her spirits. She had caught a cold, they said. Mother was worried. No more riding of Barrel, she warned. Until you are well enough.
Comforting Soup Recipe
Two large tomatoes
One egg
One vegetarian stock cube
Instructions
1. Quarter the large tomatoes. Whisk the egg until fluffy.
2. Get a pot and fill with water. Add the stock cube until it melts and bring the water to the boil.
3. Add in the tomatoes. When the tomatoes are soft, softly drizzle the egg while gently stirring it in. You should see the egg turning wispy. Turn off fire.
4. Serve hot with rice.
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Ming Zhu and The Pearl that Shines
Historical FictionThe adventures of Xiao Xiao and Ming Zhu continue.
