First smoked mind

Chapter 9 Taro Cake

Just after noon that day, Qiao Chuxun returned to the back kitchen with the tray, but Xiao Taoer was nowhere to be found.The dishes were clean and neatly placed in the cupboard beside him, and the taro that I said I would use before was also washed and placed in a small basin.The tea soup was boiling on the stove, and when I opened the lid, I saw that it was also according to my previous instructions. There was an appropriate amount of tea powder and jasmine flowers. Judging by the color of the tea soup, it should have been boiled for a short time.

Qiao Chuxun searched around but couldn't find anyone, and asked a few shadow guards, but they all said they didn't see Xiao Taoer.Qiao Chuxun felt puzzled, but knew that the child was very measured, so he didn't look for it again, and went back to the back kitchen to make desserts for everyone.

Qiao Chuxun put more than a dozen yams into a small pot, poured some cold water, and sat on the small stove beside it to cook.He scooped up a ladle of cold water and went to the courtyard to wash his hands, and washed his hands carefully twice with scented soap.The weather was getting colder, and the well water was cold. After a while, I felt a little numb in my palms. Finally, I washed it with water again before returning to the kitchen.

He pulled the small wooden stool and sat down, took out the handkerchief and wiped the water stains on his hands, then rubbed his hands lightly, and then took out the half-sewn sachet from his waist.The material was bought from the embroidery workshop I had been to before, but a piece of material one foot square cost one tael of silver.Qiao Chuxun didn't counter the price, because he knew the material was really good.The tentacles are smooth and delicate, but dense and thick, the color is very pure purple, and the streamer is shining because of the smooth texture.

The noon sun behind him quietly streamed into the house, shining on the purse in his hand, the rich and thick purple swayed, making people feel a little dazed.Qiao Chuxun doesn't know exactly what color Jing Yi likes, but he only knows that many of his clothes are in this color.In addition, I also have some vague impressions. In the past in the capital, it was said that Zhao Qi, the young master of the third prince's mansion, was fond of wearing purple, and many girls and daughters-in-law said that he was the only one in the world who could wear this color well. .

Although this color is noble, it is faintly bewitching, but Zhao Qi also has a cold and arrogant temperament, and there is a bit of evil spirit that is rarely seen in kings and grandchildren, which is really able to suppress this bewitching, and also This kind of extravagance can be seen.

Qiao Chuxun gently stroked the sachet, which was embroidered with ordinary lotus flowers. The overlapping embroidery thread of lavender and faint blue was an extremely difficult double embroidery.At first she didn't think so, but only thought that the embroidered lotus petals were extremely delicate and beautiful. Later, she realized that although the embroidery method taught by Xiao Tao'er was beautiful, it tested one's patience and carefulness.Qiao Chuxun prided himself on his patience, but he also made troubles twice and three times.And you can't embroider any mistakes, otherwise stitch marks will be left, which is especially conspicuous on slippery and slippery materials.

The embroidery pattern under the fingertips is slightly raised, which is the result of staying up for more than ten nights in a row.Thinking of that person's slightly cool eyes, pursing his lips in anger, Qiao Chuxun let out a soft sigh, feeling a little helpless in his heart.

Although this person is not as cold and cruel as outsiders say, but he really has a bit of a young master's temper. He always says what he says and does everything, and doesn't allow others to be disobedient.And also a little moody, often smiling at one moment, but holding back his face the next moment.Although I have been used to seeing cold faces since I was a child, and I know how not to confront people head-on, but I am still ashamed and annoyed by this person several times, and I don't know what to do.

Thinking of the reason why she ran away from home, Qiao Chuxun couldn't help but curl the corners of her lips, revealing a wry smile.Forget it, with such an identity already, what else do you want to think about in this life so that you can meet your lover for a hundred years?Jing Yi can be said to be a life-saving grace to her, and now he just wanted a sachet on a whim, and he just made it for him, why would he think so much.

When I was a child, I sat alone in the attic, reading the books of the wits and beauties, reciting the poems and songs about the bright moon and falling flowers. I also imagined what kind of person I would marry when I grew up.Looking at it now, it was nothing more than the moaning of children's feelings.Now, as long as she can live a peaceful life and cook some delicious food every day to make everyone happy, she is satisfied.This peace and contentment was given to her by Jing Yi.And the principle of knowing how to repay kindness, she has understood since she was a child.

Carefully put away the sachet, took two cloth towels as a pad, took down the small pot, took out the taro and put it on the chopping board to dry.Pour out the water in the pot, pour in a large bowl of colostrum bought in the morning, a few spoonfuls of sugar, honey and a little lard, put the pot back on the stove, and stir it gently with a spoon.

After a while, when the previously cooked taro has cooled down, peel off the outer skin, cut it into finger-thick slices, pour it into a small pot, and press it gently with an iron spoon.The sweet fragrance of milk and the fragrance of taro blend together. Gradually, the milk in the pot dries up, and the color of taro becomes more and more lovely.

Qiao Chuxun put the finished taro cake into two plates, put the last few pieces into a small plate, and poured the boiled tea soup into a large bowl, and then went out to call the shadow guards to come and serve them.

Strangely, there were not many people in the yard at the moment.Not only Xiao Tao'er, Gao Ling was also absent, only six or seven of the seventeen shadow guards remained.Qiao Chuxun didn't ask any further questions, and passed the plate over for everyone to eat while it was hot.Because the taro cake is boiled with bovine colostrum, if it is cold, it will produce a sweet and slightly fishy smell, and it is only sweet when eaten while it is hot.

He put a bowl on the small saucer, poured the boiled tea soup into the teapot, took two teacups, and put them on the tray.Qiao Chuxun asked Xiaowan to help watch the fire, and brought dessert and tea soup to Jingyi's room.

The taro is sweet and soft, but it is boiled with colostrum, and honey and white sugar are added to make the taste more delicate and sweet.It looks crystal clear and white, just like the best suet white jade; take a bite, it melts in the mouth, and the thick milk fragrance fills the mouth, and it is soft and sweet all the way down, reaching the stomach, which is very ironic.

Jing Yi ate two yuan in a row, took another sip of the fragrant and slightly bitter tea soup, narrowed his long and narrow phoenix eyes, and let out a breath slowly.The afternoon sun in late autumn was very bright, with a dry and refreshing warmth, obliquely reflecting on the couch beside me.Qiao Chuxun pulled a round stool and sat on the edge of the couch, facing him sideways, eating in small bites, her pink lips squirmed slightly, and occasionally stuck out her little tongue to lick her lips, it seemed that she liked taro very much cake taste.

A dark color quickly flashed across the half-closed phoenix eyes, and the breath exhaled from the lightly pursed lips instantly became hot.Jing Yi picked up the teacup and took another sip of hot tea, trying to suppress the throbbing in his chest.The slender index finger silently slid across the delicate and moist celadon, as if caressing the delicate face of a beautiful woman, Jing Yi raised the corners of his lips, and said slowly: "You can eat the rest."

Qiao Chuxun swallowed the taro in her mouth, turned to look at Jing Yi, her pink lips parted slightly: "Young master, don't you like the taste of milk?"

Jing Yi looked at her with a half-smile, "It's okay. But I ate a lot for lunch, so I'm not too hungry right now. If this thing gets cold, it loses its taste, so don't waste it."

Qiao Chuxun nodded slightly, picked up the teacup on the small table uncomfortably, took two sips of the tea soup, and picked up the last piece of taro cake.

Jing Yi held the teacup, opened the file on his lap with the other hand, looked at it slowly, and asked casually, "Have you made the sachet?" When he is just talking and playing?
Qiao Chuxun clenched her hands on the side of her skirt slightly, and her slender eyelashes trembled slightly: "Not yet." He raised his eyes and took a quick look at Jing Yi, then lowered his head to look at the taro cake in his hand, and said softly, " I have never done needlework before, and it may not look very good..."

Jing Yi pursed his lips and glanced at her, then looked at the book in his hand, and said in a flat voice, "It's okay. As long as I don't forget it."

Qiao Chuxun nodded, got up, packed his things, and left.

The main dish at night is rose pork, which is fried pork belly and taken out, brushed with a layer of rose fermented bean curd on both sides, and then steamed in a pan to boil out the fat in the meat, and finally cooked with sliced ​​taro In the interlayer, a piece of meat and a piece of taro are placed on the whole plate, and the oil is poured again, and now add some broth made from pork ribs and a little rice wine.

The stewed meat is fat but not greasy, sweet and delicious, without any oil residue, and has a strong rose fragrance.The taro has a strong meaty aroma, soft and fragrant, and it is more enjoyable than eating meat.Another new dish is tofu with shrimp oil.As the name suggests, it is fried tofu with shrimp paste that was newly boiled in the early autumn of that year. First, stir fry on high heat. After the tofu is browned on both sides, pour some hot soup soaked in dried shrimps into it. The lid gurgles.

Wait until the mushrooms have sucked most of the juice, then take out the vegetables.The tofu skin is slightly burnt and crispy, but the inside is tender and juicy, full of the salty taste of shrimp paste and the mountain fragrance of mushrooms.The mushrooms are infused with the aroma of tofu and the richness of the broth.

Jing Yi ate most of the plate of tofu in one go, and more than half of the bowl of braised pork. He also consumed two bowls of rice, two steamed buns filled with vegetables, and finally sipped the sweet crucian carp soup.

Qiao Chuxun remembered that when he came over to bring dinner, this person suddenly appeared behind her. There was no sound before, and she suddenly spoke, as if it was right next to her ear. It shocked her a lot. He almost threw the tray in his hand, but he immediately used his arm to stabilize the tray from behind.

Looking at this man's complexion now, although he is still as white as jade, he is not as pale as usual, his dark eyes are also shining, and there is a heroic spirit between his brows that was not there before.Qiao Chuxun lowered her eyes, from what she looked like, she should have gone to practice in the backyard.

After Jing Yi ate like a gust of wind, he was satisfied now, took the handkerchief and wiped the corners of his lips, raised his rosy lips, and looked at the pretty woman opposite who was drinking porridge.Taking a sip of the warm and mellow rice wine, Jing Yiyu said slowly with a smile: "I do so much work every day, how can I eat less than a bird?" No wonder I always feel a little awkward looking at her these days , Jing Yi thought about it while tasting wine, and suddenly realized that he was too thin!
Qiao Chuxun raised his eyes and glanced at him quickly, then lowered his eyes, and protested softly, "I don't." It was because he ate more than usual today that it seemed that he ate so little.The staple food for dinner is usually prepared for Jing Yi. Qiao Chuxun is used to eating only some vegetable soup and porridge at night, and at most a piece of sweet cake or red bean paste bun. If she eats too much, she will feel uncomfortable.

Jing Yi seemed to be in a good mood, picked up a small spoon to scoop up tofu and sent it to the empty bowl next to her: "This fried tofu is delicious, you didn't even taste a bite."

Qiao Chuxun thanked him softly, picked up a small spoon and swallowed the piece of tofu, and took another sip of the porridge in a hurry.Seeing this, Jing Yi narrowed his long and narrow eyes slightly: "Aren't you used to the taste of shrimp paste?" Other things in this dish are familiar, but this is the first time for her to use shrimp paste, and although the taste of shrimp paste is delicious, The taste is rather salty. Although it has been diluted by the sweetness of the mushrooms, if you are not used to eating it, you will still feel that the taste is too strong.

Qiao Chuxun swallowed the tofu in her mouth, and curled her lips meekly: "It's okay."

Jing Yi frowned, and his lazy voice was slightly cold: "If you are not used to eating, don't force yourself." No one forced her to eat what she picked up. Since she doesn't like it, just say it, he is not What do unreasonable people do to act as if they are domineering!
Qiao Chuxun noticed that the opposite person's emotions were a little cold, so he quickly reached out to get the flagon to pour wine for him, but he didn't want to touch the back of his hand resting on the pot with his fingertips.Qiao Chuxun quickly withdrew her hand, bit her lower lip subconsciously, and showed a little helplessness on her face.

Jing Yi, however, was in a slightly moody mood because of this unintentional coincidence, there was still a slightly cool and greasy touch on the back of his hand, and even the newly poured glass of wine seemed extraordinarily sweet: "Is there any special stew tonight?"

Qiao Chuxun answered quickly this time, with a slight smile on his lips: "Yesterday, the young master said that he wanted to eat floating yuanzi. The ingredients are all ready, and I will bring it to the young master in a while."

Jing Yi slowly raised the corners of his lips, and a smile flashed across his dark eyes.It seems that she took everything she said to heart...

(End of this chapter)