First smoked mind

Chapter 10 Chrysanthemum Meat Slices
It is early winter.

noon.

Qiao Chuxun entered the room with a tray.

Jing Yi was sitting on the couch reading a book.The clothes on his body are still not too different from when he first arrived here, and he didn't wear the fox fur scarf around his neck, but his complexion has improved a lot.

It was only later that Qiao Chuxun slowly realized that this man's complexion was fairer than that of ordinary men. In addition, he suffered internal injuries and lost too much blood, which made his complexion look particularly bad.However, this person's eyebrows were like black ink and his eyes were like lacquer, but his lips were not the slightest bit bloody, and he was wearing extraordinarily thick clothes at that time. When others saw him at first glance, they thought that this person must be suffering from chronic diseases, weak and sickly.

Qiao Chuxun has been paying attention to helping him recuperate these days.Pay special attention to the meals, and the tea you drink during the day is also a lot of thought. After an hour of dinner every night, there are warming stews and candy refreshments.Coupled with the function of the hot spring water behind the house, this man's complexion has become more and more energetic these days.

His complexion is as fair as mutton fat jade, his lips are as bright as flowers in spring, this person's facial features are already handsome, so it looks more like what other people said in the past.Zhao Qi, Zhao Xiaohou, who was the third prince's family, looked more beautiful than a woman, but the indifference and innate evil spirit in his eyebrows and eyes made people daunting and did not dare to face him.

Qiao Chuxun closed the door and arranged the dishes in the tray properly one by one, then turned to look at the person who was still leaning on the couch: "My lord, let's eat. It's cold, and the food cools down quickly. "

Jing Yi put down the scroll, and a hint of sullenness flashed across her phoenix eyes.This person is really stubborn, if she hadn't seen her move after waiting for a long time, she was afraid that the food would be cold and it would be difficult to eat, would she have just waited foolishly by the side!

Qiao Chuxun didn't notice the subtle look on the other side's face, so she arranged the chopsticks and spoons, and stood by the table and waited quietly.

Jing Yi didn't move his nest, leaned on the couch and looked this man up and down.A light orange gown and a long skirt embroidered with pomegranate flowers of the same color. The style is simple and elegant. The neckline is also inlaid with a circle of snow-white rabbit fur. Satin embroidered with chrysanthemum pattern.Looking at the shoes exposed by the skirt, they are obviously newly made, thick satin of the same color, and look quite warm.

Jing Yi nodded secretly, telling Gao Ling and that little girl that they did a good job.However, there seems to be something missing...

Qiao Chuxun waited for a while, seeing that the man was still still, he couldn't help but look up.Seeing Jing Yi reaching out to caress his knee, his slender eyebrows were slightly frowned.

Qiao Chuxun hurried forward, blaming himself for not discovering that the young master was unwell earlier, and there was a little worry in his eyes: "Young master, did your knee catch cold?" Although the room was burning with charcoal fire, he leaned against that I didn't move for a long time, and I didn't put a blanket on my body. After a long time, I would definitely feel cold.

Jing Yi murmured vaguely, and the corners of his lips curled imperceptibly: "My legs are a little numb, please help me over."

Qiao Chuxun responded, and carefully stretched out her hand to catch Jing Yi's arm, and looked closely at the light-white fingertips that were still trembling.On the other hand, Jing Yi generously put his arms around her shoulders. Although his posture was intimate, he didn't use her strength when he got up.

Qiao Chuxun helped the person to stand up, while looking down at Jing Yi's legs with some worry, the two walked slowly towards the table.

For the first time, Jing Yi felt that the size of the room was a bit small, and he smelled the faint scent of medicine that belonged to this person at the end of his nose. Bringing an indescribable slight throbbing.

"The sachet hasn't been made yet?" Jing Yi didn't realize that his behavior was no different from that of Deng Tuzi, but he turned his face to the side, watching the breath he blew gently blowing the thin hair on the man's cheek , in a better mood.

Qiao Chuxun helped the man to walk forward with concentration, and already felt a little strain on his shoulders. When he first heard about Jing Yi carrying the sachet again, his heart trembled slightly.It wasn't until both of them sat down at the table that they lowered their eyes and replied softly: "It's not very good, so I'll show it to you after eating. If you don't like it, I'll buy a ready-made one and fill it with some medicinal materials. ..."

In fact, the sachet was made three days ago, the stitches are a bit rough, and the style is not very delicate, but the medicinal materials inside are carefully selected.Not only will the taste not be too strong, but it will also be good for his recovery.

Qiao Chuxun had already thought about it, if he didn't mention it anymore and just exposed it, she would be less embarrassed.If Jing Yi is persistent and insists on asking him for it, then he will show it to him at that time.Someone as noble as him must not look down on his skill.At that time, I will have an excuse to go outside and buy something better...

But Jing Yi seemed very interested, and he didn't care to eat the food: "Oh? Show me."

Qiao Chuxun took out the purple lotus sachet from her waist, and handed it over shyly.

Jing Yi took it over and took a look. The colors and materials were pretty good, and the lotus pattern embroidered on it was also pretty, which showed that it was sewn with care.Then put it on the tip of the nose and sniff it. It contains a faint medicinal fragrance. The taste is slightly different from Qiao Chuxun's before, but it is quite suitable for men to wear without looking too feminine.

Jing Yi hung the sachet on his waist in a good mood, and looked at the pretty man with his head down all the time with a smile in his eyes: "I like it very much, thank you."

As soon as Qiao Chuxun looked up, he saw that he had already hung up the sachet. Against the azure robe, the purple color was particularly eye-catching, and somehow his ears felt hot.Without caring about the man's expression, he hurriedly removed the dishes on the table and explained to Jing Yi: "The chrysanthemums bloomed well a few days ago. I collected some, dried them, and made a few dishes. This is sliced ​​chrysanthemum meat."

The corners of Jing Yi's lips were hooked all the time, he picked up a piece of chopsticks and put it in his mouth, chewed twice, slightly surprised: "You dare to do this?" Looking at her, it was obvious that she had never done rough work before. Made more soups and stews.Why has he become more and more daring through experience these days, even dare to make snake meat for him to taste!
Qiao Chuxun's face paled, and she shook her head lightly: "I just stir-fried, the meat... the meat was cut with the help of Xiao Taoer." She didn't even dare to say that word, let alone touch it.

When those people mentioned snake meat, all of them had green eyes but pitiful expressions on their faces. Seventeen or eighteen people stood in a row in front of her, and she really couldn't bear to touch their hearts.

If it is stewed food, it is naturally impossible to cut it too finely, and she dare not.So I had to ask Xiao Taoer to remove the bones, cut them into small pieces, add some pork slices that she cut herself, and stir-fry them together with the fresh sun-dried chrysanthemums.

Snake meat is already delicious, coupled with the slightly sweet fragrance of chrysanthemum petals, stir-fried as Qiao Chuxun did, so it tastes extra delicious, especially with rice.

The early snatchers in the side hall were extremely happy, Jing Yi tasted two slices, and ate them deliciously with rice.Seeing that her face has been slightly pale since he said that sentence, Jing Yi's heart softened, and he scolded the eighteen people one by one in his heart, and smiled at her again: "Your skills are getting better and better."

Qiao Chuxun sipped a smile, took the warm jug next to him, and poured him a glass of wine: "This one should be better after a few days. Today is for cooking, so I opened the smallest one first. altar."

Jing Yi picked up the wine cup and took a sip. The glutinous rice tasted fragrant, and the chrysanthemum flower had a slightly bitter fragrance. The drink was refreshing and slightly sweet. Drinking it with some meat dishes was very greasy.After taking a few sips, Jing Yi glanced at her, and said slowly, "They have been spoiled. You can just cook some dishes in the future, and you don't have to follow them every time."

Qiao Chuxun swallowed the food in her mouth, raised her eyes in surprise, and smiled again: "It's okay, anyway, Xiao Taoer will help. I'm just not used to it..." In fact, she was very afraid of that kind of food. thing.She has been familiar with medical books since she was a child, so she naturally knows that kind of thing, it tastes delicious and nourishing.But never dared to touch it.I remember that when I was young, snake soup was made in the mansion every autumn and winter, and the aroma wafted from the back kitchen to the outside of the mansion, but she dared not eat a single bite.

When she grew up, she was once tricked into eating a few mouthfuls, only to feel that there was something weird in the delicious taste. Later, the man told her with a smile that what she ate was snake meat.She immediately choked on her throat and vomited until there was nothing to vomit in her stomach before she stopped.From then on, whenever she saw that word or heard it mentioned, she would feel a shudder running down her spine, and her body couldn't help trembling even more.

This time there was a big guy, and Xiao Taoer volunteered from the side.She didn't even see the shape of the thing, there was only sliced ​​raw meat on the chopping board.In addition, both Xiaolu and Xiaolu said that Jingyi was very good at this earlier, so they bit the bullet and did it.

Seeing that she hadn't touched the meat slices on the plate, Jing Yi lifted the other plate and saw that there were eggs scrambled with green onions, he took a chopstick and put a piece into her bowl.

Qiao Chuxun smiled slightly, picked it up and ate slowly.The disgusting feeling that surged up before was suppressed a little.

Then he opened the small bowl covered next to it, and saw several pieces of sweet cakes inside.Jing Yi took a bite, and the corners of his lips raised slightly: "The chrysanthemums were also placed?"

Qiao Chuxun nodded lightly: "I added some mung bean paste into it. Most of your daily diet is warm and nourishing. It's better to eat some heat-clearing and fire-reducing ingredients occasionally."

Jing Yi smiled, but didn't say anything.With that small plate of chrysanthemum sliced ​​meat, Jing Yi ate a bowl of rice and two pieces of chrysanthemum cake.In the end, while tasting wine and eating refreshing side dishes, while staring at this person, the hand resting on his lap slowly caressed the delicate sachet.

After eating, Qiao Chuxun sat there with downcast eyes, thinking about the menu for the evening and the next day.Jing Yi looked at this man's warm eyebrows, pink lips, porcelain-like fair skin, black and soft hair... A faint light flashed in his long and narrow phoenix eyes, Jing Yi swallowed a sip of wine, and said slowly: "I'm full gone?"

Qiao Chuxun nodded obediently, and didn't feel at all how weird it was for a cook to be asked this question.

Jing Yi had known for a long time that this person's thoughts were not here, so he was not angry, he just curled his lips into a chuckle: "Then go and help me get a sample."

Qiao Chuxun raised his eyes to look at him, then hurriedly stood up again: "Sir, please tell me."

Jing Yi was holding the wine bottle, his long and narrow eyes were slightly turned up, and the dark pupils were so moist that they seemed to be able to drip water: "There is a box next to the wall, and there is a small box made of purple bamboo in it, take it for me."

Qiao Chuxun did as he said. The crimson-purple small box was warm to the touch, and contained a faint bamboo fragrance. The style was extremely delicate, and it was heavier in the hand than expected.

Jing Yi took the small box with one hand, picked it up with his slender index finger, and the lid popped open.After half-casting his eyes for a while, Jing Yi took out a silver hairpin inlaid with round pearls, then closed the small box, raised his hand and threw it directly on the couch not far away.

Qiao Chuxun saw that he was holding the silver hairpin in his hand, at first he didn't think much about it, but then he saw the man standing up and walking towards him.Subconsciously taking two steps back, Shui Xing looked at the man with a little panic and confusion.

However, Jing Yi sneered, and his bright red lips curled into an evil arc: "What are you hiding from?"

Qiao Chuxun shook her head, she wasn't hiding, she was...

Jing Yi saw that one of her feet began to move back quietly again, and frowned slightly, "Hide again!"

Qiao Chuxun was startled by him, and stood still, not daring to move.Seeing that person walking towards him slowly, he lifted the hand holding the hairpin, and then he tightened his hair, and soon felt a little weight.

At a loss, he raised his head to look at him, and saw the man looked at him with a smile, and nodded in praise: "That's right."

Just as Qiao Chuxun raised his hand to take it off, the man's phoenix eyes narrowed slightly, and there was a little displeasure between his brows: "Don't take it off."

Qiao Chuxun was dizzy by this man's moodiness: "But..."

"You gave me the sachet, so it's appropriate for me to give you a gift in return, isn't it?" Jing Yi sat back in the chair, tapped his knuckles on the edge of the table, looked at her and smiled contentedly.

Qiao Chuxun has lived for eighteen years, and has never been treated in such a half-coercive, half-coaxed way. She was ashamed and annoyed for a moment, her teeth were lightly clenched on her lower lip, and she didn't know what to do.I knew in my heart that even my scheming city was inferior to the man in front of me, and he was the master and the servant, so I couldn't argue with him, so I could only lower my eyes and ignore him.He was also afraid that this person would play tricks again, so he didn't dare to show too much emotion on his face.

The long and narrow phoenix eyes narrowed slightly, Jing Yi could see that this person was not willing, and felt a little aggrieved, and felt a little unhappy for a while, but stubbornly refused to take a step back.He only raised the corners of his lips to look at her: "I want to drink the tea you made."

Qiao Chuxun responded softly, walked back to the table and began to pack the dishes, and soon left the house with the tray.

Gao Ling came in from the outside, and saw Qiao Chuxun's slightly wet eyes and drooping head.The silver pearl hairpin in the hair is particularly dazzling under the sunlight, and its moist luster is just like the warm feeling she brings to people.Seeing this, Gao Ling didn't stop her, and there was a slight smile in his eyes. Seeing this, the master was really moved...

(End of this chapter)