The four kids and Almond exchanged glances before finally pocketing the copper coin.
They all remembered Duo'er's kindness.
After handing out the pay, Qiao Duo'er rubbed her aching back, "I'm exhausted!"
"Auntie Si, let us help you rub it." Almond quickly said.
She had been so engrossed in counting that she forgot her madam couldn't sit for long periods of time.
Qiao Duo'er shook her head, "No need, let's all go out for a walk, otherwise, when it gets hotter later, we'll not even be able to step outside."
"I'd rather not go, Madam. What would you like to eat? I'll go cook it."
Almond declined Duo'er's suggestion.
Qiao Duo'er thought for a moment before responding, "You rest a bit before going to the kitchen. Make shrimp porridge tonight, and fry a few dishes with whatever meat and vegetables we have at home."
Seeing Almond agree, Duo'er then took the four kids and two dogs out for a stroll around the village.
