Plane Mall: I became a group favorite by hoarding goods

Chapter 17 17. Sweet and Sour Pork Ribs
The aunt and sister-in-law rushed back to Shenjia Village before noon.

The tens of catties of rice noodles were pulled back on the bullock cart, and it was not tiring to pay two extra copper coins.

The iron bumps in Cheng Xi's hand also occupied a place. She took them from the blacksmith's shop while her sister-in-law was going to work in the embroidery workshop, and the other four were placed in the space.

Along the way, Shen Xingqi looked at this so-called "stove" with curiosity.

"Sister-in-law, why don't you use a brazier to burn charcoal in winter?"

"Burning charcoal in a brazier can easily cause carbon monoxide poisoning. It is to suffocate yourself."

"You need to open the window when using the brazier, so it's because you're afraid of being suffocated?"

"Correct."

"But what is the difference between the stove and the brazier?"

"The stove seals the burning charcoal fire inside, and only needs to install an iron sheet to guide out the air after the charcoal fire burns."

In addition to the iron furnace, Cheng Xi also ordered several iron sheets with a diameter of about ten centimeters.

Thanks to the ancient people's skill in blacksmithing, otherwise they really wouldn't be able to make this catheter.However, the iron sheet is easy to conduct heat, and an insulator needs to be tied outside the iron pipe to avoid burns.

The two got out of the bullock cart and drove home, and found many people whispering around the Shen family.

Through the crowd, Cheng Xi saw a luxury car.

The four sides of the carriage are wrapped in silk, and the windows inlaid with gold and inlaid with Baode are covered by a curtain of light blue crepe.

One word, trench!

No wonder most of the women from Shenjia Village were attracted, even she, who was used to ostentation in her previous life, couldn't help sighing that she was inhumane!
"Xing Luo's family is back? You have guests at your house!"

"It's a handsome young man, he looks very handsome!"

"That's right, there's a servant behind him, and at first glance, he's the son of a rich family."

Luxurious carriage, rich family, handsome young man, she is familiar with this configuration!
Could it be that scum with pink eye disease?
Thinking about it, it's unlikely, if her memory is correct, the carriage surnamed Zhou is not so flamboyant!

"How many aunts have had lunch?"

"Ah, yes, there is still porridge cooking in my pot!"

Cheng Xi sent the group away with a smile, and when he stepped into the house, he saw a sapphire blue figure jumping up and down around Shen Xingluo who was working.

"Xingluo Xingluo, so you often play with mud at home!"

"It looks like that."

"How did this door open, what is it for? Hey, what is this, what?! It turned out to be lotus root! My God, it turns out that garlic grows in the ground!"

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Where did this little naivety come from!
"Husband, is there a visitor at home?"

Cheng Xi turned his head to ask, with the words "Who is this fool" written brightly on his face.

At this time, Shen Xingluo was so annoyed that his veins were throbbing, he wanted to slap the red brick in his hand on the opponent's forehead.

"Sister-in-law! You are Xing Luo's bride, aren't you?"

Xiao Tianzhen tidied up her royal blue brocade clothes, put her hands together and gave her a standard scholar's salute.

"I'm Qin Zheng, Xing Luo's classmate and friend, and I'm here to pay a special visit today."

"Young Master Qin."

Cheng Xi was wondering why he found him at this time, and he just explained everything to him.

"After the home test, I went south by boat. After learning about Xingluo's accident, I rushed back. I didn't know that the two of you were married. Please don't be offended by my sister-in-law."

After all, he gave Shen Xingluo a sad look.

"We've been classmates for three years, and you didn't send me a wedding invitation for such a big event? I missed the most important day!"

Everyone: "."

What do you mean you missed the most important day?
This can't be said nonsense.

Cheng Xi pointed to the kitchen, "You talk, I'll cook?"

"My lady."

Shen Xingluo stuffed the brick into Qin Zheng's arms, "Help with the work."

"But I won't?"

"If you don't know how to go to school."

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In the kitchen, Shen Xingqi was in charge of helping.

Cheng Xi learned about Qin Zheng's family background from her mouth.

The Qin family is an imperial merchant, the richest man in the Yan Dynasty, and a daughter who is a noble concubine in the palace. The family has money and power behind it.

Qin Zheng is the only son of the youngest son of the head of the Qin family, and the next head of the family is his uncle, while Qin Zheng's father took over several shops in Lin'an Mansion.

"So Qin Zheng is the direct descendant of the Qin family, but has no right to inherit?"

"Correct."

"How is he reading?"

"Mr. Qin is the chief of the provincial examination!"

"!"

Dare he still be a scroll king?

Cheng Xi was stunned!
"However, I heard from my brother that Mr. Qin has no intention of becoming an official in the court. He went south after the provincial examination, and he never came back on the day when the ranking was announced."

Cheng Xi is dead, this is still a king who is indifferent to fame and fortune.

The meal at noon is very rich because of the guests.

Braised pork, sweet and sour pork ribs, salt-baked shredded chicken, two stir-fried vegetables, and winter melon pork ribs soup are all made by Cheng Xi. Due to the addition of fuel consumption in the space, they are delicious and fragrant.

Even the two brothers and sisters of the Shen family only ate braised pork and stir-fried vegetables.

"What's the smell? It smells so good!"

After finishing his work, Qin Zheng was in high spirits, sitting in the living room looking forward to it.

"Xing Luo, your family hired a chef from Lin'an Mansion?"

"No, no, the best restaurants are not so delicious!"

Shen Xingluo remained silent, got up and walked towards the kitchen.

Cheng Xi was scooping winter melon soup with a large spoon, when he saw him come over and stuff it.

"Serve the dishes."

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"What are you doing standing still?"

In the hot air, the dimples on Cheng Xi's cheeks were clearly visible, and Shen Xingluo's black eyes stared quietly for a moment before smiling.

"My lady."

"It's good to know that I've worked hard, and remember to clean up the yard in the afternoon."

"it is good."

The six dishes were quickly served on the table, with a combination of meat and vegetables, and all of them were attractive in color.

Even Qin Zheng, who had seen the big world, couldn't help swallowing, and his stomach gurgled.

"It smells so good~ what is this?"

"Braised pork."

These words were said by Shen Xingluo.

Since there was a sister who was to be married at home and it was inconvenient to see outsiders, Cheng Xi pulled Shen Xingqi to set up another table in the small living room, and all the dishes were divided into two portions.

In the main hall, there were only two people left, plus a servant standing behind Qin Zheng.

But for the first time, the male host who didn't have a wife by his side felt a little uncomfortable at this time. He glanced at the classmate opposite, with a bit of disgust in his deep black eyes.

"Xingluo, you have no meat at home? How do you cook with bones?"

"You can skip it."

After taking a bite of braised pork, Qin Zheng was captivated by the unique taste. Seeing that Shen Xingluo had taken a piece of pork ribs, Qin Zheng stretched out his chopsticks in a hurry.

Do not allow partial eating!
In the next second, the special taste of sweet and sour hits the taste buds.

"!!!"

"Sweet and sour, not oily or greasy, rich and delicate taste. This is actually a bone?"

Qin Zheng felt that his whole body was not well.

　Family members, regarding the imperial examination system:

　　In history, the imperial examination system began in the Sui Dynasty. In the early Tang Dynasty, there was indeed a rule that "merchants are not allowed to take part in the imperial examinations".

　　As for the overhead dynasty, it all depends on the author's setting.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)