delicious little cook

Chapter 129 Someone Really Informed

The three master and servant just spent the whole morning like this, waiting to order thirty or forty dishes, and make the final decision after trying the dishes, and agreed with Bai Kou's suggestion, except for a few big dishes for show, the rest are The dishes are cooked according to the portions of four people, and the 24 dishes ensure that the guests are full and delicious without too much waste. As for those who clamored after the banquet that they did not eat enough, most of them are the down-and-out clansmen who took the opportunity to beat the autumn wind.

Today, the Holy Majesty has repeatedly used the reason of the large population of the capital and the shortage of food supply to strictly forbid the officials and people in the city to waste food. Even the palace has set an example. agree.

Holding the scribbled notes, Bai Kou came back to Wenling Courtyard and started tidying up. She didn't go to the East Kitchen at noon. Mama Pang had already sent someone to ask her for leave, so that she could concentrate on writing out the menu.

After the lunch break, Bai Kou finished writing the list of ingredients and cooking steps, and sent someone to send them to Yan Bo and Zeng Zhu respectively.

The girls who went out to deliver letters all said that the mansion received a lot of gifts this morning, and even the woman guarding the back door of the kitchen was gossiping. In addition to seeing the grandson of the housekeeper showing off to his friends that someone was giving gifts at home, she was also called A group of matchmakers from nowhere inquired about the addresses of the three families of Meilun Meihuan, Xiaoqian and Xiaojing.

Bai Kou sincerely felt that the matchmakers were very well-informed, but the grandson was promoted to the son, and the matchmakers went crazy. Why didn't I see them so enthusiastic before.

Xiaoqian and Xiaojing shrugged their shoulders and felt that it was none of their business. They knew that their family members would not be led by the nose by the matchmaker. The Meilunmeihuan sisters calmed down after being anxious for a while, knowing that their family members would definitely take advantage of the opportunity again. Moth, they were powerless to stop them, so they simply focused on letting Bai Kou take over all the affairs in the courtyard as soon as possible.

It took Yan Bo three days to purchase all the ingredients. The main reason is that seafood is hard to find. The stocks in the house are all leftovers from the Chinese New Year. , I found several big seafood shops and finally got enough quantity.

When the ingredients were in hand, Bai Kou immediately arranged to try the dishes. This time, the portion of each dish was precisely controlled. The old lady and six ladies and gentlemen had to eat [-] to [-] dishes, including the necessary whole chicken, duck, and goose. She all designated one-year-old little ones, and it would be a waste to do too much.

The masters and wives have not been idle these days. First, the whole house gave a reward, each of them got a brand new piece of clothing, and then the next month's monthly case was given an extra month.

After enjoying the whole house, the guest list was quickly drawn up to determine the final number of people to prepare the ingredients. The kitchen also had to further adjust the cooking time of each dish according to the number of people, and those that could be prepared in advance and put in the ice cellar were done in advance.

After the 24-course menu was finalized, the whole government worked together to get everything in order for the Xijue Banquet before May [-]th.

In the early morning of the [-]th, at Yin time, Rong En Hall, Ji Cheng Hall and Wenling Courtyard were already brightly lit. The imperial decree made it very clear that one had to enter the palace in the morning to face the saints. In the southeast corner of the city, the distance is short, so there is no need to rush to go out early.

Gu Yun, who had filled his stomach half full, dressed neatly and rushed to Jicheng Hall to meet his parents and grandmother. The four of them went to Babu Alley together. The woman rode a car, the man rode a horse, and surrounded by guards. He went out quietly through the side door with a lantern on.

Bai Kou yawned, and went back to the room to sleep again.

This sleep did not wake up until dawn, the courtyard was cleaned every morning, Bai Kou went out to look for food before combing her hair, and sat in the small kitchen waiting for the girl to cook for her. His face looked like he didn't get enough sleep.

"Okay? Keep it up for a few more days, and you won't be so busy after the filial piety." Mei Lun touched Bai Kou's forehead. Everyone was so tired these days, but Bai Kou was the most tired one. There are too many errands on his body, but he can't do without her.

"I have to start learning how to ride a horse after I have passed my filial piety."

"Don't be dissatisfied. Once you learn how to ride a horse, you will be able to go out with the young master. There are always several days in a month. We are all envious. Remember to bring delicious food back."

"Take it with you. You must bring something delicious. I'll bring you back whatever delicious food I eat." Bai Kou chicken nodded like pecking at rice, just as the girl put a plate of freshly baked fried rice in front of her. A face almost went to the plate.

After dawdling and eating a full stomach, he finally regained some energy. Bai Kou went back to the house to dress up, took off the tea stems that had been stuck in his ear piercings for so many days, took out the pair of silver cloves that the second lady gave him, and put them on. Put yourself in a good mood, and then go out to the East Kitchen.

First, I said good day to Third Aunt Nie, who was sprinkling water to remove dust and cool down the temperature. Auntie pointed to the door of the east kitchen with a gossip expression, and Bai Kou immediately walked in curiously.

There was a lot of noise in the courtyard.

Mengmei, who had been keeping a low profile for a long time, yelled like a shrew in the middle of the yard, accusing someone in the yard of being jealous of the third lady who wanted to pick someone from among the young cooks, so she intentionally spread the scandal between her and Wen Gushan to the third lady. No one is nice, everyone wants to see her die.

Bai Kou raised her eyebrows in surprise. She has been so busy for half a month that she has lost her head. The eldest lady allowed her to neglect the errands here. She only came here once in two or three days when she was free. I would rather go back to Wenling Courtyard to eat a bowl of jelly noodles, and only talk to the stewards if I have something to say.

Isn't it because he didn't care about the gossip in the courtyard these days, so he showed her such a scene today?

Mengmei scolded fiercely in the courtyard, but no one paid any attention to her, anyone who took the blame would get burned, and they were all old people who were used to quarreling, so no one fell for this trick.

But it was different when Bai Kou came in suddenly, instantly changing the atmosphere and making everyone's eyes turn to her.

"Bai Kou! You must be the one who killed me!" Mengmei suddenly ran towards Bai Kou aggressively, looking particularly ferocious with her teeth and claws bared.

Bai Kou quickly dodged horizontally, avoiding Mengmei's blow.

"Mengmei, don't go too far!" Lu Doudou yelled, rushing forward to grab Mengmei.

"Doudou, back away!"

Bai Kou patted the hem of the skirt, angrily ordered Lu Doudou to drink away, and even stunned the onlookers.

Zeng Zhu came out of the tea room with arms folded, without even looking at the crazy Mengmei, "Bai Kou, do you want me to report to the lady to suspend Mengmei?"

"I used to be in charge, now is the time to employ people, so let's forgive others."

"You are kind and don't hold grudges."

"Steward Zeng! You have to decide for me!" Mengmei burst into tears and hugged Zeng Zhu's thigh.

Zeng Zhu avoided her in disgust, but Mengmei flung herself on the ground.

(End of this chapter)