First smoked mind

Chapter 6 Stewed Pears with Cloves
Qiao Chuxun cleaned up all the dishes on the table, and as soon as she carried them to the door, she saw Xiao Taoer was already standing outside, she reached out to take the tray over, and smiled sweetly: "Clean up the kitchen." Well, I don't have anything to do, so I just wanted to come over and help sister Chuxun with things..."

Qiao Chuxun didn't refuse, turned around and closed the door, and followed Xiao Tao'er back to the back yard.As soon as he entered the yard, he heard the crackling sound of smashing things. When he looked closely, he saw Xiaowan and Xiaolu squatting in the yard, one smashing walnuts, and the other clumsily peeling walnut kernels.

Qiao Chuxun was slightly taken aback, and looked sideways at Xiao Taoer.But Xiao Taoer waved her hands again and again: "I didn't ask my two elder brothers to help! It's just that when I was eating, everyone said that the walnut cheese was delicious, so I told them that it was very troublesome to make, and I had to peel the walnuts." Ren, you have to peel the dates and grind everything, and sister Chuxun has to get up early in the morning to pound the rice milk..."

Qiao Chuxun smiled when he heard the words, and patted Xiao Taoer's little head: "I didn't mean to blame you..." Then he turned to look at the two people, "Get up, we'll take care of these things Just do it..."

Xiaolu stretched out her hand to wipe her face, and smiled a little shyly: "It's okay. Anyway, we all have nothing to do. And this kind of rough work, you and that little girl are also very laborious..."

Xiaowan broke open another walnut, showing a somewhat self-deprecating smile: "Exactly! More than a dozen of us are foodies, and we know how to find good food on weekdays. If the little girl didn't say it, we really wouldn't know about that bowl of walnuts." Cheese is so troublesome to make."

Xiao Taoer put the things on the chopping board, and came out to talk softly: "Sister Chuxun, don't be polite to everyone! Both brothers volunteered to help, and they helped us smash some walnuts, so we can do it together. It can be faster too." As he said, he took a small basin and put it in front of Xiaolu, replaced the small basin that was full before, and brought two small stools for the two of them, so that they could sit comfortably. Some strength.

Qiao Chuxun thanked the two with a smile, went into the kitchen, took the small pot from the stove and put it aside, and found three more lotus seed bowls.

When the lid of the pot was opened, a white mist suddenly appeared in the pot, with a faint sweet taste.Qiao Chuxun took a long-handled spoon and poured two spoons into each bowl, then ordered some acacia honey, and stirred it with a small spoon.So he took it out for the three to taste.

The three of them brought a bowl each, and Xiao Taoer picked up a small spoon and blew gently, while sniffling her little nose: "It smells so good! I seem to have smelled this smell somewhere..."

Xiaowan and Xiaolu didn't use spoons at all, and took a sip when they picked it up. Xiaowan smacked her lips, glanced at the slightly white soup in the small green bowl, and then raised her eyes to Qiao Chuxun: "Miss Qiao, what is it?" ? It's sweet and sweet, and it feels so comfortable in the throat after drinking it!"

Xiaolu drank several sips in a row, and smiled at someone who was still holding a hammer: "Idiot! Miss Qiao, is it Sydney soup?"

Qiao Chuxun smiled and nodded: "The day after tomorrow will be dry, so make some pear soup for you, it will not only moisten your throat, but also good for your heart and lungs."

Because the Sydney is crushed and then put into the pot to cook, a little Ophiopogon japonicus and reed root are added to it, and some honey is added after the pot is out of the pot, so it tastes sweet and refreshing, and it is comfortable from the throat to the stomach. , I feel very moist.The three drank happily, and continued to work.Xiao Tao'er came into the kitchen with the small bowl and the small basin before, and helped to fill out the pear juice in the pot, preparing to take it to everyone to drink later.

Qiao Chuxun brought out the pears that Xiao Taoer had told Xiao Taoer to put into the steamer, carefully put them into a small cup, and carried the tray to Jing Yi's room.

When I got to the door, I heard murmurs coming from inside, because the voice was so low that I couldn't really hear what was said.Qiao Chuxun knocked lightly on the door twice, and the voice inside stopped abruptly.

Qiao Chuxun raised his voice again and said, "My lord, it's me."

There was the sound of the latch being pulled from inside the door, and it was the small stove that opened the door.Qiao Chuxun thanked her softly, only to find that Gao Ling was there when she entered the room.Jing Yi was leaning on the couch with a serious look on his brows.

Qiao Chuxun put the tray in his hand on the small table beside the couch, lifted the lid, and handed over a pair of silver chopsticks.

Jing Yi sat up a bit, glanced into the small cup, and raised one eyebrow.

Qiao Chuxun didn't raise his eyes. Seeing that Jing Yi didn't move his hands, he knew that he was waiting for his explanation. He handed over a small spoon and said softly, "The pears have Fritillaria and a little rock sugar. Maybe the taste It's a little bit bitter, but it's good for your body."

Jing Yi slowly raised the corners of his lips, touched the pear with chopsticks, and saw that the pear meat had been steamed and soft.Pick up a piece and put it in the mouth, the taste is indeed a bit bitter, but it also contains the sweetness of the pear itself, and the rock sugar that Qiao Chuxun put in is just right, so it is not so difficult to eat.

Xiaolu and Gao Ling were waiting at the side, standing upright, their jaws slightly retracted, their faces respectful, and they didn't say a word.

Jing Yi ate slowly, and raised his eyes to look at the two of them again: "Let's go down first. These days, pay attention to strengthening the defense of the mansion, especially at night. The rest will be discussed in the daytime tomorrow."

Gao Ling and Xiao Luqi claimed yes, saluted Jing Yi, and went down.

Jing Yi took another mouthful of pear meat and chewed slowly, while raising his eyes to Qiao Chuxun who was standing aside with downcast eyes.

Qiao Chuxun didn't realize it at the beginning, thinking about the menu of the three meals for the next day in his heart.Later, I gradually realized that the two gazes seemed to be different from usual, so I raised my eyes and looked over.

Jing Yi had finished eating the whole pear at this moment, and the corners of his lips were still curled up playfully. Seeing Qiao Chuxun finally raised his eyes, he gave her a cheeky smile and frowned slightly: "It's so bitter." ..."

Qiao Chuxun was taken aback for a moment, wondering if the ratio of Bingtang and Chuanbeimu was wrong?Logically, it shouldn't be too bitter!

The corners of Jing Yi's lips raised lightly, and he continued, "Is there any candy?"

Qiao Chuxun shook his head lightly, and his apricot eyes showed a little confusion. Among the few tonics he had made before, there were some that tasted more bitter than this medicine. How come he never said he wanted to eat sugar...

Jing Yi took a deep breath, staring at her with long and narrow phoenix eyes: "Come here."

Although Qiao Chuxun was puzzled, he obediently walked forward.

Jing Yi raised his face slightly, with a faint smile in his phoenix eyes: "Why don't you give me Sydney soup?"

Qiao Chuxun choked, and Shui Xing's eyes widened, what kind of nose is this guy!
When Jing Yi saw her expression, he felt like cola, his voice was slightly hoarse, and he said slowly: "You smell like honey."

Hearing this, Qiao Chuxun felt a little hot in his ears for some reason, but felt that he should say something, so he explained softly: "The pear juice is boiled for everyone to drink. Nectar. I didn't know you'd want to drink..."

There was a slight smile in the phoenix eyes, and Jing Yi looked at her with the corners of his lips curled up: "You know now?"

Qiao Chuxun bit her lips, and looked at him with some embarrassment: "I only boiled a small pot, and Xiao Taoer has already shared it with everyone." The implication is that there is no role for him at all.

Jing Yi was not as angry as he imagined, but said lightly: "There is a small white jade box beside the bed, take it for me."

Qiao Chuxun nodded, took the handkerchief from under his side to wipe his hands, walked to the side of the bed only to find that the jade box was placed very far inside, close to the wall, if he didn't get on the bed, he couldn't reach it at all.

Standing beside the bed, he was in a dilemma, when he heard the person behind him say slowly: "Why are you in a daze? Get it quickly."

Qiao Chuxun is still a real person at heart, so he could only turn around to look at him, and explained softly: "My clothes are not clean, so I can't sit on the son's bed."

Ever since she arrived here, she has been wearing the long crimson dress she bought on the road after leaving Bianjing City.When the weather was fine a few days ago, I washed it before going to bed at night and hung it in the yard, and it was ready to dry the next morning.But now that the weather is getting colder, the clothes haven't been changed for six or seven days. She spends her time in the kitchen every day, and when she goes to the street, she mostly goes to the market, either carrying things or washing vegetables and cooking. It's hard not to get dirty .

Jing Yi sneered, propped his forehead with one hand, his dark pupils shone with luster: "There are so many rules! I don't mind."

Qiao Chuxun could only turn around again, lifted her skirt, and sat sideways beside Jing Yi's bed, quickly brought the jade box over, got up quickly, walked to Jing Yi, and passed the box with both hands.

Jing Yi didn't reach out to pick it up, but said in a low voice, "Open it."

Qiao Chuxun could only turn the box to face herself, holding it with one hand, while picking up the delicate silver chain on it with the other, with a light tug, the box opened with a sound.

"There's a blue vial inside, take it out." Jing Yi said slowly from the side.

Qiao Chuxun took out the vial as he said, then raised his eyes, looking at Jing Yi with some helplessness.

Jing Yi's lips curled slightly, as if he was in a good mood: "You take the medicine bottle, and the box will be fine on the table."

Qiao Chuxun closed the white jade box, hung up the chain, and carefully placed it on the small table beside the couch.Uncorked the bottle, sniffed it lightly, Qiao Chuxun looked at him in surprise.

Jing Yi raised one eyebrow, indicating that she has something to say but it doesn't matter.

Qiao Chuxun shook her head lightly, then put the cork back on: "This medicine is too expensive, I can't take it."

Jing Yi's eyes were slightly cold, and his voice showed a little displeasure: "Just don't throw it away."

Shui Xing's eyes showed a little surprise, and Qiao Chuxun quickly smiled again: "Young master, don't be angry. I will accept it, thank you for your kindness."

Jing Yi seemed a little dissatisfied with such polite words, his brows were lightly folded, but he didn't pick any more.Glancing at the small white porcelain cup on the table, a slight smile appeared on his lips: "If you make this again in the future, remember to prepare some sugar."

Qiao Chuxun responded obediently, and Jing Yi added another sentence: "Don't buy it from outside."

Qiao Chuxun opened her pink lips slightly, then pursed her lips with a smile and replied, "Okay."

After noon on the second day, Gao Ling entered the house with a small cup.Open the lid, and there is a tempting aroma, the sweetness of pear, mixed with a touch of sweet lilac.

Jing Yi glanced at the pear whose skin had been peeled off. The pear flesh was white and tender, with a round shape. He picked up chopsticks and opened it, and saw that there were more than ten small lilac flowers buried inside, with four small petals. Against the background, it looks extraordinarily thick.

Gao Ling said in a deep voice at the side: "Miss Qiao said that you should eat it while it is hot. This stewed pear with cloves is a good warming tonic. It is mainly used to treat Qi deficiency and cold body, and it is very suitable for your symptoms." The lotus seed bowl is closer, "Miss Qiao also said, if you don't like the taste of cloves, you can rinse your mouth with this pear juice after eating."

Jing Yi didn't move his chopsticks, staring at the purple flower on the pear, and said in a slightly lazy voice, "Where is she?"

There was a faint smile in Gao Ling's eyes, and he explained in a deep voice, "I said I went out to buy some ingredients, and I came back to give everyone extra meals at night."

Jing Yi snorted softly, seemingly displeased: "You don't add enough extra meals?" Every day, it's either mutton balls or pork ribs with green onions, which are more nourishing than what his master eats!
Gao Ling suppressed a smile, and continued: "I heard from Xiao Tao'er that Miss Qiao mainly went to the shop in the east of the city to buy some special things, and she said she wanted to make pine nut candies for everyone."

The corners of Jing Yi's lips curled up slightly unconsciously, and he took a bite of pear meat with chopsticks and put it in his mouth. The pear meat was soft and rotten, and the taste of lilac was very unique. It was served with sweet and mouth-watering pear juice. After eating one pear, Not only the stomach and abdomen are ironed, but also the teeth and cheeks are fragrant, which makes people feel very happy.

Jing Yi swallowed the last sip of pear juice, and wiped the corners of his mouth with a handkerchief: "Go to the best cloth shop in the city, and make two sets of autumn and winter clothes for everyone. We also bought boots and so on."

Gao Ling responded in a deep voice, and Jing Yi stretched out his fingers to gently stroke the warm outer wall of the lotus seed bowl, and then said slowly: "Ask Xiao Taoer about her dress size, and her likes and dislikes about colors and styles. Make a few more. The material is warm and thick..."

Gao Ling couldn't help but curled her lips: "Yes."

(End of this chapter)