Border Cook

Chapter 527 Pan-fried Tofu
"With pancakes." Xia Mingyue gave an answer.

Scallion pancakes are made harder and have a chewy texture when eaten. They are best eaten with tender crucian carp stewed with tofu. Or you can soak the pancakes in soup for an even more unique flavor.

"Okay, then have it with some pancakes." Fan Jinglan smiled.

The two men continued walking back, talking and laughing. The curtain of a carriage in the distance was not opened until a long time later.

When she confirmed that she had not been discovered, Cen Ying breathed a sigh of relief.

Xiao Luoan smiled when he saw this, "I've been watching you for several days, but you're still not worried?"

"Almost done." Cen Ying lowered the curtain.

"Actually, your worry is somewhat unnecessary. I know Ms. Fan a little bit. Although she is sometimes straightforward and has a bad temper, she is always the most persistent in protecting the people and things she has chosen. She doesn't have the airs of a noble lady. Since she is very fond of Ms. Xia, she will definitely get along well with her. You can rest assured." Xiao Luoan comforted.

"Hearing is not as good as seeing." Cen Ying replied calmly.

Xiao Luoan, "..."

But what he heard was what his master said.

Could it be that he doesn't trust him as his master?
"After all, we will probably not return from the capital this time, so we should be cautious." Cen Ying added, "Now, I am completely relieved and can go back with you."

So, his status is still behind Madam Xia?

Xiao Luoan felt a little sour in his heart, and he reached out to touch his nose, "Since you are so concerned about Madam Xia, I am a little curious, if this Madam Fan is unreliable, what will you do?"

Without any thought, Cen Ying clenched the sword in his hand and said one word calmly, "Fight."

Xiao Luoan, "..."

Simple and crude.

It is something that Cen Ying can do.

"But I think that Madam Fan's skills are probably not inferior to yours." Xiao Luoan said, "And since she is here, the Fan family will definitely send a lot of good fighters to follow her. I'm afraid you won't be able to gain the upper hand."

Cen Ying's eyes were firm, and her tone was still unquestionable, "Fight."

Her decision will not be changed by changes in the environment.

Xiao Luoan paused for a long time and asked, "What if someone treats me badly?"

"What?" Cen Ying turned around.

"Nothing..." Xiao Luoan touched his nose, "I mean, what if someone is my enemy?"

Cen Ying looked at Xiao Luoan and saluted in the carriage, "Since the day I followed you, I swear to heaven that I will follow you till death."

"If anyone is your enemy, I will go to the ends of the earth and through fire and water as long as you tell me to do so."

In other words, her lack of hesitation towards him was out of duty, without any selfish thoughts. If you think about it carefully, there is probably no emotion at all.

In this respect, he is not as good as Madam Xia.

Xiao Luoan breathed a sigh of relief.

When he was very young, he understood one thing: everything in this world needs to be fought for by oneself, and no one can give it to you.

Therefore, envy is the most useless thing, which can neither satisfy oneself nor disturb one's mind. Therefore, he tried his best to get rid of this one of the seven emotions and six desires of human beings, so that he could be clear-headed at all times and not be a slave to emotions.

But now, he was really a little envious of Madam Xia.

"Get up." Xiao Luoan sighed, "Let's go, let's set off."

He had been away from the capital long enough, it was time to go back.

Many things need to be done.
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In the backyard of the government office, the runner who got the tofu sent by Xia Mingyue delivered it to Zhang Heming's wife, Cao.

After repeatedly explaining that the tofu was sent by Xia Mingyue and asking Cao to be sure to inform Zhang Heming, the yamen runner then left.

And Cao also agreed again and again.

After the runner left, Cao looked at the large piece of white and tender tofu in the small basket and inexplicably felt her mouth salivate.

Tofu is an ordinary food and should not have attracted her so much. But today, even though the tofu was completely cold, it still smelled fragrant and extremely good.

Cao had often visited Xia Ji Food Stall and Yipin Guo before, and knew that Xia Mingyue was an excellent cook. Perhaps the tofu made by Xia Mingyue was also better than that made by others?
Anyway, it's getting late now, and the master will have to eat when he comes back later. Why not make the tofu into a dish so that he can eat it directly when he comes back. It can be considered as a taste of the tofu made by Xia Mingyue?
Cao had this in mind and put it into action.

Cut the tofu into thick slices, boil them in water to remove the bean flavor, and then fry them until both sides are golden brown...

The flames licked the bottom of the pot, and the fat in the pot wrapped around the tofu, making a sizzling sound that was pleasant to the ears. The hot steam was mixed with the unique aroma of the fried tofu, which made Cao swallow her saliva again and again.

I don't know if this tofu is cooked yet, why not...

Want a taste?
Yes, give it a try!

Cao scooped two pieces of fried tofu onto the plate, then used a different pair of chopsticks to pick them up and put them into her mouth.

The tofu is fried until its surface is golden brown and slightly crispy. It makes a crackling sound when chewed. The charred skin has a rich aroma, and the tofu is hot and tender inside.

good to eat!

Cao sighed and nodded repeatedly.

Not to mention, this tofu tastes very bean-flavored and extremely fragrant. It is much more delicious than the tofu we usually eat.

Cao thought the tofu was so delicious that she could not stop eating it. She put all the sizzling tofu in the pot into the plate one by one and put them into her mouth piece by piece.

Really delicious!
After finishing the tofu in the pot, Cao did not hesitate at all. He cut the remaining half of the tofu and put it back into the pot to fry slowly over low heat.

When the tofu was almost done, Cao couldn't wait to take it out again and put it in his mouth...

Cao was enjoying her meal in the kitchen when Zhang Heming returned home.

After learning that Xia Mingyue had come and brought tofu, Zhang Heming excitedly rushed to the backyard.

When Zhang Heming learned from the maid that Cao went into the kitchen alone and said that she would cook dinner for Zhang Heming herself, he couldn't help but smile.

Sure enough, the lady understands him!
When Zhang Heming walked all the way to the kitchen and smelled the rich aroma from a distance, the smile on his face was so big that it almost overflowed.

It’s the smell of fried tofu!

The lady really had a telepathic connection with her and knew what he wanted to eat the most!
Zhang Heming quickened his pace and walked into the kitchen in two steps. He just happened to see Cao holding a plate and chopsticks, putting fried tofu slices into her mouth...