Gourmet Red Chamber: A Chronicle of Baochai's Rebirth

Xue Baobao was supported by Asafoetida before he stepped off the bamboo chair. He could barely stand at first, but after walking a few steps, he held his heart and started to vomit.

Nan Xing was shocked and rushed to help her, "Miss Xue, what's wrong with you?"

Xue Baobao tried his best to control the evil waves surging in his heart, waved his hand at him, indicating that he was fine, and urged Awei to help him leave quickly.

After all, when it comes to vomiting, it's best to avoid as many people as possible.

Nan Xing stamped her feet in annoyance, "I must have flown too fast just now and scared Miss Xue."

"She was so shaken by you that she wanted to vomit."

Baozhuang said in a cold voice, "If you are not good at studying, go back and study with your master for three to five years."

"Three to five years!" Nan Xing jumped up, "Miss Xue had already left by then!"

Baozhuang's voice became even colder, "Are you going to talk about Donor Xue again? Go now."

Nan Xing suddenly became mute and ran away dejectedly.

It was already late spring, and the morning sunshine was warm and slightly dry. Baozhu stood there and watched Nan Xing's back disappear behind the stacks of houses. He leaned over and picked up a water spoon to continue watering the herbs in the garden.

Sun Ersheng followed him with a bucket, and from time to time he used his hands to scratch his back, which was itchy due to the sun.

Sun Xiaosheng jumped on Sun Ersheng's head, then jumped on the handle of the bucket, scratching his ears and cheeks.

It was a little noisy. Baozhuang looked back at it and curled his amber peach blossom eyes, "You don't like them either, right? People are always annoying, even Nan Xing, even Donor Xue, sometimes, Also very annoying.

Fortunately they were walking fast, otherwise I would have been tempted to feed them a handful of Southern Star rhizomes."

Nanxing, Araceae, Pinellia genus, rhizome is bitter, pungent and poisonous.

Sun Xiaosheng squeaked, and Baozhuang reached out and touched its head, "I know you don't hate it at all. I won't feed you the roots of Nanxing. Go and call Butler She."

Butler She arrived soon, and Baozhuang asked, "Nan Xing said, someone in Zhuangzi said that Miss Xue is like a handful of snow on the top of Shennong Mountain?"

Butler She was stunned, "My subordinates have never heard of this."

"Then it seems that you, the housekeeper, have failed in your duty."

Butler She knelt down and said, "This subordinate has neglected his duties. Please punish me, Master."

"I'll punish you by going out with me behind Miss Xue's back."

Baozhuang had a smile on his lips, his eyebrows were curved, and he looked gentle and compassionate, but what he said was horrifying, "Those slaves who dared to randomly arrange distinguished guests had their tongues cut out and sent for testing.

As for Nan Xing, I have sent him back to his master and will not allow him to appear in front of Miss Xue again. In exchange, Xiliu will follow me during the day."

"Yes".

Butler She took the order and left without even moving an eyebrow, as if Baozhuang just ordered him to send people down the mountain to buy ingredients.

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After Xue Baobao recovered from vomiting, he had to do some psychological training before he had the courage to go back to the back garden.

Unexpectedly, Baozhuang and others had already left, leaving only Sun Dasheng still there basking in the sun.

Xue Baobao checked the herbs and saw that Baozhuang had been watered and repaired properly, so he returned to his yard and prepared breakfast for Baozhuang.

As Baozhuang's health gradually improved, she gradually reduced the amount of medicated food and added normal meals to his diet every day.

This morning, in addition to the Sha Qimou'er soup, which can replenish the middle and lower the Qi, and the spleen and stomach, Xue Baobao is going to make him another bowl of mandarin fish porridge.

She had just been jolted so much that she vomited out her gallbladder, and now she had no strength. She took some candied cherries from her purse and put them in her mouth. She leaned softly on the small chair and looked at the fire.

"Amitabha, donor Xue is polite."

Xue Baobao hurriedly stood up to return the courtesy and asked, "Why are you here, Master?"

Baozhuang looked concerned and said, "Let me ask Almsgiver Xue how he is. Do you want to ask Miracle Doctor Bian to come and take a look?"

Xue Baobao waved his hand, "It's okay, I don't get used to it for a while, just get used to it."

Being carried by Nan Xing and jumping up and down on the roof is definitely more challenging than a roller coaster or a big pendulum.

Firstly, it's because Nanxing's movements are not as regular as modern entertainment facilities, and there are too many twists and turns.

Secondly, it was because she was back to back with Nan Xing and couldn't see what was in front of her!
It's like walking backwards, super insecure!
If Nan Xing had just carried her on his back today, she would never be so embarrassed!
"That's good".

Baozhuang's eyes passed over Xue Baobao's face and fell on the iron cauldron on the stove.

But he saw that the iron cauldron was steaming with steam. Four thin silk threads protruded from the gap in the iron cauldron lid. A large copper coin was tied to the end of the thread, hanging on the four sides of the iron cauldron.

Baozhuang couldn't help but wonder, "What are you doing?"

"Mandarin fish porridge".

Xue Baobao explained, “The other ends of these four silk threads are tied to the main backbones of four mandarin fish with their heads, tails and skins removed.

When the japonica rice inside is cooked, just pull up four copper coins and use the force to shake the fish bones, and the fish meat will fall off the bones and stay in the white porridge, which saves trouble."

This was originally recorded in a strange novel called "Yi Jian Zhi". She tried it out of curiosity and found it very convenient. From then on, she used this method to cook mandarin fish porridge.

"Donor Xue has such a clever idea!"

Baozhuang was obviously very curious. When he saw a little Taozi next to him, he moved to Xue Baobao and sat down with her, apparently waiting for the porridge to be cooked.

Xue Baobao said, "Master, your body has begun to recover now. As long as it is not too spicy or greasy, and as long as you don't eat too much, you can eat most things.

When you are free, you can make a list of all the things you want to eat, and I will cook them for you.

As long as you can eat, sleep, and laugh, there is nothing wrong with you."

Baozhuang's eyes moved slightly, but he didn't say anything. He just nodded and said with a smile, "Donor Xue, thank you for your trouble."

"Master, you're welcome. It's your duty."

Xue Baobao said as he untied his purse and brought it to Baozhuang, "Candied cherries, do you want to eat them?"

Baozhuang picked one and put it into his mouth, and his eyes suddenly lit up, "It's delicious, sweet."

Xue Baobao likes when people praise her for the delicious food, and she immediately laughs, "Most of the candied fruits are delicious, but you can't eat too much, as it will lose your appetite.

In my yard in Jingzhong, I plant cherries in the front yard and banana plants in the backyard. They are well maintained. They should be able to bear fruit this year. They will definitely taste better than those bought outside! "

Baozhuang smiled and said, "If you have the chance, you must try it."

"When you return to Beijing, you will definitely have a chance to eat it."

Xue Baobao gets excited when talking about food, "Now is the time when cherries are in market. If you like it, I will fry some cherry pie for you to make afternoon tea, and make some cherry jam to spread on the snacks."Baozhuang nodded, "Then I'll trouble Master Xue."

"No trouble, no trouble, why bother making food?"

Xue Baobao said and asked Awei to bring the large basket of cherries over. He also called Nan Xing, "Nan Xing, come and help us pick the big and red ones."

Xue Baobao said, picking off the stem from a cherry and putting it directly into his mouth without washing it.

The biggest advantage of this Red Mansion World is the variety of all-natural, pollution-free ingredients and medicinal materials. Even if you don't wash them, you can still eat them.

Nan Xing did not get in through the window like before and happily helped her pick cherries.

Xue Baobao didn't hear any sound for a long time and couldn't help but wonder, "Where is Nan Xing?"

Whenever she saw Baozhuang during the day, Nan Xing would always be with her.

"Xiliu".

Baozhuang called out, and a young man dressed like Nan Xing walked in, sat down on the small porridge that Awei had brought for him, and began to pick cherries.

Xue Baobao asked strangely, "Xiliu? Where did Nanxing go?"

Baozhuang smiled slightly and said, "Nan Xing was not good at his studies and he displeased Almsgiver Xue, so the poor monk sent him back to his master and will come back when his skills are perfected."

Xue Baobao couldn't help but explain that it was not Nanxing's fault, but Baozhuang just smiled and said nothing.

Xue Baobao sighed and stopped talking. He picked cherries and looked at the fire.

When the japonica rice was cooked to a pulp, Xue Baobao opened the lid of the iron cauldron, pulled up four copper coins, and with a light shake, the fish bones came out from the fish flesh.

Xue Baobao put the pulled fish bones on the plate, told Asafoetida to take out the copper coins, and stir the fish porridge with a spoon.

After stirring evenly, the white fish meat and rice porridge are almost mixed into one. Add some spring onions for seasoning. The snow-white porridge and green spring onions have a warm and bright color and a fragrant aroma. It looks like it will greatly increase your appetite.

As usual, Xue Baobao first served a portion to Baozhuang and asked Awei to deliver it to Baozhuang.

Baozhuang smiled and said, "Don't bother, and the poor monk can't wait any longer, so just use it here."

Xue Baobao didn't think it was a big deal, so he ordered a small table to be brought in, and personally served Baozhu with porridge, and then ordered Asafoetida to be served to Xiliu.

Baozhuang said, "Donor Xue, why don't you also use some?"

Xue Baobao shook his head, "I just felt a little uncomfortable after vomiting. I don't want to eat for the moment. I'll eat later when I'm hungry."

Baozhuang glanced at her and stopped trying to persuade her. He quietly finished the porridge and took Xiliu to say goodbye.

Here, Xue Baobao also picked the cherries and started making cherry jam.

While helping Xue Baobao pound the cherries, Awei complained, "Master is such a kind person, why did he send Nan Xing away just because of something? In the whole Zhuangzi, apart from Sun Xiaosheng, Nan Xing is the most interesting!"

Xue Baobao smiled and said, "The royal family has strict rules. Don't talk nonsense. I'll fry some cherry pie later. Let's make breakfast, okay?"

Asafoetida nodded and asked again, "Girl, what is cherry pie? What does pie mean?"

Xue Baobao, "..."

Oops, I was so quick to talk that I forgot that "pai" was transliterated from English!
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When Baozhuang asked Butler She to carry Baby Xue again, Baby Xue specifically told Butler She to run slower, jump lower, and especially the time must be shorter.

When Butler She finished running around with her on his back, she felt dizzy and nauseated, but she chewed a piece of ginger and suppressed it.

Baby Xue has always been said by Yu Xin to be a weed, and her adaptability is extremely good. After several attempts, although she was still afraid, she no longer felt dizzy and nauseated.

Baozhuang tentatively said, "The poor monk is still a little scared when he looks at Almsgiver Xue. Why don't we just walk around and have a look?"

Xue Baobao shook his head firmly, "I want to see nearby, and I also want to see far away."

She paused as she spoke, with a look of fascination in her eyes, "I want to see Shennong Mountain and the vegetation and creatures in Shennong Mountain."

She wanted to see what the sacred place where Shennong once discerned grains and tasted herbs looked like before it was invaded by so-called modern technology.

Baozhu lowered his eyes and said, "Okay."

Okay, let me take you to see the majestic Shennong Mountain and the various strange flowers, trees and creatures here.

Since there was an additional activity to explore Shennong Mountain every afternoon, Xue Baobao could only arrange to do odd jobs for Miracle Doctor Bian and secretly study in the morning.

She had to work with Baozhuang in the morning to tend to Zhuangzi's herbs and prepare two meals, so her life suddenly became busy.

In addition, she also wanted to try to see if she could extract and prepare penicillin.

Baozhuang's illness had a great impact on her. A prince in Baozhuang would risk losing his life due to a cold, let alone those common people?

If penicillin were available, the situation would be completely different!

The manufacturing of penicillin has formed a very complete industrial chain in modern times, and the raw materials are not rare or precious. However, this is ancient China with no trace of Western medicine. Many modern common raw materials cannot be found here at all, and we have to constantly find substitutes. Products, constant experiments, the amount of work is huge.

When Xue Baobao received the letter from Yu Xin, he suddenly felt as if he had left him and gone abroad to further his studies.

Except, with the convenience of modern technology at that time, Yu Xin called her at least three times a day and video chatted her for half an hour. But now, four months later, Yu Xin only wrote one letter.

Yu Xin didn't write anything special in the letter. He just briefly talked about the current situation of Mrs. Xue and others, asked her to rest assured, and told her to take good care of herself.

Yu Xin's letter contained letters written to her by Mrs. Xue, Zhen Yinglian and Lin Daiyu, all with similar contents.

Xue Baobao couldn't put it down and read it again and again, and then wrote a reply with great care.

Mrs. Xue and others thought she suddenly felt unwell on the road, and Yu Xin left her in a village to recuperate, so Xue Baobao did not dare to say more, only saying that her health was getting better and she should be able to return to Beijing soon.

In her letter to Yu Xin, she didn't write much. She only said that she had discovered many flowers, trees and herbs in Shennong Mountain that only existed in ancient books. She also said that everything was fine and asked him to take care of herself.

After finishing writing the letter, Xue Baobao read it again and couldn't help but sigh. Everything has two sides. At this time, she had to miss modern technology again. With advanced communications, it would not take several months to send a letter as it does now. Dare to speak the truth, for fear of losing the letter!
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There is no sun or moon in the mountains, and the weather is getting hotter and colder. In the blink of an eye, after the New Year, the weather begins to gradually warm up again.

The building has grown a lot in just one year, and the face and body have become fleshy. It no longer looks like a skeleton like before, and even those gentle and compassionate peach blossom eyes have become much brighter.

Everyone in Meishou Villa knows that although Baozhuan still looks thin, his foundation has improved. His complexion has turned from pale to rosy, and his lips are no longer as pale as early cherry blossoms before. They are plump and healthy. Fan, he even spoke louder than before.

Of course, the biggest evidence is that his appetite has increased and his recipes have also broadened.

Now, there is basically nothing he can't eat, and he won't vomit or even vomit blood if he eats more.