pastoral fragrance

Chapter 314
When Qiulin came to his senses, he saw that the handkerchief he had pinned on his chest was taken by someone to seal the mouth of the fish basket, and Qiulin's face began to flush again. How could this person take it without asking? She who pulled the handkerchief over didn't even know it.Qiu Lin was furious, glared at Xia Yan and the two, and walked away carrying a basket of white and fat lotus roots.When Xia Yan saw him, he naturally chased after him with a fish basket filled with eels.

The figures of the two, one in front and one behind, overlapped together from behind, and they looked very well matched.At this moment, those girls who lowered their heads and pretended to be catching eels all raised their heads at the same time, watching Xia Yan chasing Miss Fourth.The elders of these girls are seventeen or eighteen years old, and the younger ones are thirteen or fourteen years old. They are all young and innocent.Seeing Doctor Xia's obedience to Miss Fourth, everyone couldn't help feeling envious.

If in my lifetime, I can meet someone who treats me so well, not even if only Doctor Xia treats Miss Fourth as half or quarter, then I will be satisfied.

Time flies, and before he knows it, Qiulin has spent another year in Luoshui Village.After the cold spring, it ushered in the continuous spring rain for several days. At this time, everything is revived, the grass grows and warblers fly, and the wilderness and forests that have been lonely for the whole winter are getting thicker and thicker day by day.

The green color of the land washed by the drizzle is eye-catching.This season is a good time for a spring outing!Last year's unfinished spring outing fully outlined Qiulin's playfulness. Last year's spring picnic turned into a blind date banquet in disguise. Although it led to a good marriage, it also disappointed Qiulin.

This year there is no need to call so many people, just her, third brother and brother Xia Yan.

The next day the drizzle had stopped, the sky cleared up, the warm sun enveloped the earth, and everything on the earth was full of vitality. The green trees and tender grass were like green, and the birds were singing. It was a good spring.

Looking at the sunny day outside, Qiu Lin's heart was already jumping for joy.Xiaohong and Xiaoqing prepared all the ingredients and utensils for the picnic early, and just drank some porridge for breakfast. Qiulin took the third brother and took Xiaoqing and Xiaohong to the river together. went.There is a large open and flat grass area, which is just right for a barbecue.And this place is upstream of the aunts and mothers-in-law in the village who wash their clothes, just avoiding them and enjoying themselves.

When Qiulin and his group reached the river, Xia Yan basically arrived as well.Seeing Qiulin and the others carrying chickens, ducks and fish with both hands, Xia Yan hurried over to help. "Uh, so much, can I finish it?" Xia Yan took a rabbit and a lotus leaf chicken from Qiu Lin's hand, and couldn't help but worry.There are only a few of them, and they can't finish it all!

Qiulin looked at the man who was serving him, and said with a smile: "If you can't finish eating, you can take it home and continue eating!"

Put all the ingredients in a large iron pot, then tear off the grass on a piece of land, and then fix the tripod for barbecue on the ground.At this moment, Xiaohong took the pine firewood and put it under the tripod, pulled some withered grass that died last year, ignited it with a torch, and put it under the tripod as a fire starter.When the fire spread and a puff of choking smoke came out, Xiao Hong persevered, and put some dead branches and weeds under the tripod. After a while, sparks finally spit out from the edge of the dry pine wood .

After seeing the fire ignited, Xiaohong stopped worrying about it, and put the barbecue with wooden sticks on the iron rack together with everyone.A layer of iron mesh was also placed on the iron frame to prevent food from falling into the fire.

After the fire burned for a while, Qiulin threw the lotus leaf chicken that had been wrapped in yellow mud into the fire.This lotus leaf chicken was difficult to serve when kneading the seasoning before, but now it only needs to cook the chicken meat over high heat.At this moment, Xia Yan's grilled crayfish were ready, exuding a meaty aroma.

Xia Yan kicked the crayfish one by one into the porcelain bowl, and after it cooled down a bit, he picked up a lobster and began to peel off the head and tail.

Seeing that the crayfish grilled by Xia Yan was already cooked, Qiulin went back to fiddle with the chicken wings and drumsticks he grilled, but they were still not very cooked.The feeling of smelling the meat but not being able to eat it is really unbearable.Qiulin picked up the pliers sullenly, turned the chicken wings and legs over, and then brushed a layer of seasoning on the surface of the chicken wings and legs again.

After Xia Yan finished peeling the prawns, he lowered his head to look at the chicken wings and drumsticks that Qiulin grilled, they were still not cooked yet.Going to look at Qiulin's face again, seeing her smacking her slightly dry lips, she must be impatient.The corner of Xia Yan's lips curled up, and he offered all the peeled crayfish to Qiu Lin, "The chicken legs and wings are not cooked yet, you should eat the crayfish first, it tastes good too."

These crayfish were bought by myself from the fishermen in the town. They were much larger than those in the village, and the meat was plump and tender, which must suit Qiulin's taste.

Looking at the white and tender lobster meat in the porcelain bowl, a warm current flowed through Qiu Lin's body.Xia Yan was the first to peel off the skin of the shrimp and give the meat to her.

Qiulin didn't say no hypocritically, besides, she was so greedy for delicious food, she wished to grab a shrimp and stuff it into her mouth, how could she refuse.The lobster meat is tender and fragrant. Although the seasoning is spread on the shrimp skin, the meat inside is not very tasty, but it is still salty and flavorful.

With an expectant smile on Xia Yan's face, he asked, "How does it taste?"

Qiulin's heart skipped a beat, just this thought was enough to make her intoxicated.She nodded shyly, "Well, it's delicious!" Qiulin praised without hesitation.

Seeing the two people flirt with each other to show their affection, Qiu He really felt like he couldn't eat.When these two show their affection, they should at least take care of him as a loner. He is so tall, and the two of them turn a blind eye. It really shouldn't be said that the two of them are blind or have a low sense of existence.Qiuhe felt helpless.

In desperation and grief, I had no choice but to turn grief into appetite!Put all the mushrooms, yams, chicken wings, and chicken feet that have been baked on the iron rack into his own bowl, and then slowly wipe them out one by one.Eating the delicious food in his mouth, and looking at the two people who are so affectionate, Qiu He seems to be less troubled in his heart. It seems that what he did is simply too wise.

When the two men came to their senses from the love and sentimentality, Qiu Lin stared at the iron net, and was a little dumbfounded.Why did her grilled chicken wings and legs disappear?

Needless to say, all of them have entered the Wu Zang Temple of the third brother Qiuhe.

Feeling a sharp gaze from the opposite side shooting towards him, Qiu He buried his head down and down again.Although he reacted like this, he was full of complaints in his heart.How come, if you two show your affection, don't allow me to turn my grief into appetite!He has a good appetite now, why is the barbecue so delicious?Qiu He buried her head in the bowl, still unable to stop eating.

Seeing that the third elder brother Qiu He had achieved such a virtue, Qiu Lin sighed in admiration.Hey, it's not easy to be greedy as the third brother, just eat it, there are still some chicken wings and drumsticks, at worst, roast it and eat it.Thinking of this, Qiulin felt at ease, brushed the chicken wings and drumsticks again, and put them on the barbed wire to grill again.

This time Qiulin learned to be smart, and kept his eyes fixed on the chicken wings and drumsticks he put on the barbed wire, not letting the third brother take advantage of it.Qiuhe was stared at by the younger sister's food-protecting eyes. Although he was greedy for chicken wings and drumsticks, it was not easy to compete with the younger sister for food.

Qiu Song ate two bunches of mushrooms and found them delicious.As he was eating, he saw a group of people coming here along the lower reaches of the river, and saw a man and a woman at the head of the group, both dressed in brocade clothes, followed by two old women and two maids. , the old lady on the left is still holding a baby in her hand.The group of people were chatting and laughing, looking around, it seems that they also took advantage of this good spring to go out for an outing.

Two days ago, he heard from his classmates in the school that Shen Qing, who had gone to be an official in the capital, had returned. At first he didn't pay much attention to it, but now when he saw Shen Qing and his party coming this way, Qiu He paid attention.When the previous emperor passed away, the new emperor held additional imperial examinations. Shen Qing went to Beijing to rush for the exam, but unexpectedly won the test, and then stayed in Beijing to become an official.Of course, these words were just what the students in the school were talking about, he had only heard them.Did not take it to heart.

Now seeing the hordes of slaves, noble and unattainable formation, Qiuhe is in awe, thinking of the words of his former classmate, he has come to a conclusion in his heart, the rumor is probably true.I'm afraid that regardless of this, she married a powerful lady in the capital, and now four years later, she even has a baby.

Qiu He's eyes widened, and she saw Shen Qing and his party getting closer and closer.The man in the lead has already shed his youthful greenness and innocence, his face is as deep as water, his eyes are deep, and sometimes there is a glint of majesty in his eyes. After becoming an official, he naturally has a trace of official authority, not only Shen Qing. , even his second brother.Hey, once you enter the officialdom, it's as deep as the sea, just look at the second brother and Shen Qing.

Goodbye, he was wearing a snow-white brocade gown, with a moon-white auspicious cloud belt around his waist, and he looked handsome and elegant.Then look at the young woman next to him, she is also beautiful and generous with red lips and white teeth, she looks like a lady from everyone.Because of the difference between men and women, Qiu He is a scholar who can't study the young woman carefully, only glanced at it lightly, and then looked away.

As everyone knows, when Qiu He was sizing up Shen Qing and his party, Shen Qing and the young woman were secretly glancing towards this side from the corner of their eyes.Shen Qing's eyes did not stay on Qiu He and Xia Yan for long, after sweeping over them lightly, he caught a glimpse of the little girl who was once infatuated with today when he was young and ignorant, and now she has transformed into a slim big girl.

Seeing her radiant smile and the unscrupulous appearance of being courteous and coquettish with the men around her, Shen Qing thought that he could face it calmly, but there was no sudden pain in his heart, and even his breathing became difficult.

(End of this chapter)