Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling looked at the newly created strange cake fried in butter in the pot, and they were very happy. However, when the former picked it up with a ladle with a leaking ladle, the delicious aroma of the cake immediately fell into pieces, and they both wanted to cry without tears.
They have worked hard the whole time and still haven't gotten a piece of cake until the sun sets.
The most important thing is that Liang Qian, Sister Fu and Lan Gu all sent people to rush over several times, adding to the urgency of the matter.
This laoshizi cake seemed to give them more headaches than Huanwan.
Kou Zhong said: "It's not too crispy. Use this cake material as stuffing. Add dough and soybean flour to wrap it up. Then use peeled sesame seeds to mix well, then put it in a wok and fry the eggs to ensure it's crispy and delicious."
Xu Ziling said angrily: What's the difference between this and ordinary crispy cakes? It's better to steam the spices in a cage and heat them to get a full aroma without losing the original flavor.
At this time, Lan Gu came into the room again, pretending to be surprised and said: What is in the ladle? Are you making porridge or making fried cakes?
Kou Zhong was so filled with anger that he glared at Lan Gu fiercely. The latter immediately became cold all over, trembled, and walked out obediently like a defeated hen.
Kou Zhong collected his thoughts and said: What if we make four different kinds of cakes by frying, deep-frying, broiling, and steaming? As long as one of them makes the old lady think it is delicious, we can save face? Once we think of Lan Gu,
My mother-in-law will never lose this battle.
Xu Ziling agreed: Let me come up with a new flavor of fresh pancakes with taro and pancakes. You can figure out the other three flavors on your own.
At this time, Juan arrived and the two of them hurriedly asked her to collect materials.
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The two of them sat down exhausted, and when four new cakes were launched at the same time, Juan clapped her hands and cheered, lifting the plate and saying:
I took it to Sister Fu. Oh! It smells so good. Just by looking at it, you can tell that it is sweet and crunchy. The two of them jumped up and walked out beside her, one on the left and the other on the right.
Juan stopped and said in astonishment: What are you doing?
Kou Zhong said with a smile: How can such a precious thing be done without us escorting it? If someone adds other ingredients on the way, we are screwed.
Juanjiao smiled and said: "It's covered with a cover. How can others do anything? Who has the courage? But if you want to run around, just go with the slave's family!"
As soon as the figure flashed, Liang Qian blocked the way and said displeasedly: I haven't tried yet, where can I hold him?
Juan puffed up her chest and said, "This is Sister Fu's order. Once it's done, let her serve the master while it's hot. It's none of your business."
Liang Qian was obviously quite afraid of Sister Fu and was stunned for a moment after hearing this.
Lan Gu's voice sounded nearby: Have you two forgotten the rules? Who allowed you to run around?
Xu Ziling said calmly: We are the most disciplined people. Now with Sister Juan leading the way, how can we consider it as trespassing?
The three of them walked boldly, leaving Liang Qian and Lan Gu, who were pale and pale with anger, standing back.
The owner of the farm, Shang Xiuxun, lives in the Flying Bird Garden, which is located in the middle of the inner fort and consists of more than 30 various houses. It is surrounded by wind and fire walls and is a building group of brick and wood structures.
The two of them entered the garden through the back door and passed through a nine-curved corridor built around the houses. Along the way, the garden scenery was endless. The houses near and far were scattered in an orderly manner among the trees, elegant and elegant.
The most unique thing is that because the manor is located at a high place, you can often see the endless pasture scenery stretching under Pegasus City, which becomes more peaceful and peaceful under the slanting light of the new moon.
The servants and guards who met them all paid attention to the two of them and saluted them. However, seeing that Youjuan, a close person of the master, was leading the way and was wearing the clothes of a master-fang master, they knew they were newcomers, so they did not interfere.
Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling were no longer strangers to the world, but they saw that the main buildings such as halls used both bucket-type and beam-lifting beam structures, with exquisitely carved beam eaves components and gorgeous and changeable hangings in front of the corridors to enhance the depth.
Against the background of the garden, it gives people a bright, transparent and deep feeling.
The three of them went through the door to transfer, or passed through the patio or corridor. Finally, Juan led them to a sedan hall, put the cakes on the round table and said: "You guys sit here for a while and I will inform Sister Fu."
After Juan left, Xu Ziling sat down conscientiously. Kou Zhongze looked around and saw a building on the other side of the garden outside the west window. Looking through the window, it turned out to be a study room.
The interior is decorated with mahogany furniture, and the Four Treasures of the Study are placed on the table. The cabinets and shelves against the wall are full of antiques. Under the illumination of the palace lanterns, there is also a couplet hung on one wall, which reads "Five Ethics" has its own fun; there are no articles other than the Six Classics.
But no one was seen.
Kou Zhong returned to sit down next to Xu Ziling and said: The host of this scene is not only an elegant person, but also seems to be knowledgeable, but she also has a sense of self-admiration; I wish she didn't look like Zhai Jiao!
Xu Ziling said angrily: It's not a sin to be ugly. Zhai Jiao's situation is so pitiful. It's best not to make fun of her again.
Kou Zhongtou was taught: Yes! It's my fault!
Xu Ziling said with emotion: This may be one of your strengths is that you are willing to admit mistakes and learn from them.
It seems that because of your love for benevolence, justice and morality, I often accuse you of being too utilitarian, right?
Kou Zhong said in embarrassment: You are here to trick me again.
Xu Ziling looked out the window at the garden reflecting the moonlight and smiled and said: You have to admit that Shang Xiuxun is an extraordinary woman. Just look at the arrangement of rockeries and rocks in the garden. The clever arrangements of wintersweet, plantain, wisteria and osmanthus are all like a three-dimensional painting.
The picture is erected in front of the window, which makes people wonder about it, which shows her brilliance.
Kou Zhong smiled and said: She also knows how to eat.
Then he leaned over and said with a low smile: If she had Shan Wanjing's beauty, would Mr. Xu consider it? With your personality, appearance and martial arts, you should be able to get it. Hey!
Xu Ziling smiled bitterly and said: It's best if I marry Shan Wanjing and Shang Xiuxun equally. Then when you conquer the world, you need weapons and weapons and war horses!
Kou Zhong showed his fox tail and said with big eyes: What a great idea! Ouch!
Xu Ziling withdrew the fist that hit his thigh and said: Now you should understand what spiral strength is! How could I be as immoral as you?
The sound of footsteps can only be heard.
The two exchanged glances and could see each other's surprise.
It turns out that the footstep sound originated from the Zouma Tower connecting the sedan hall, which is no more than ten feet away from the door.
That is when the incoming person came within two feet, they became alert.
Of course it won't be Juan's familiar footsteps. This lovely girl has been to their pastry shop no less than twenty times today. They can repeat it in their minds at any time.
This person's Qing Gong is by no means inferior to Fu Junyu.
The two of them stared at the entrance with numb scalp, thinking that it would be terrible if Fu Junyu came to the door.
Then their eyes lit up at the same time.
A beautiful, black and graceful figure poured down like two waterfalls on her knife-shaped shoulders. The unusually beautiful girl, who could rival Huan Huan, walked in and was not surprised at all by their presence.
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The elegant outfit highlighted her outstanding face and tanned and shiny delicate skin, exuding scorching youthfulness and enviable health.
Her beautiful eyes are deep and unfathomably thick, and the eyelashes add to her sense of mystery.
When Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling were stunned, she Yingying came to the opposite side of them, sat down gracefully and naturally, stretched out her slender jade hands under her robe, lifted the cover, took a look at her pretty and wrinkled nose, and said: The fragrance is average, but it sells.
The appearance is very special because I have never seen such an ugly one.
Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling looked at each other in astonishment, then hurriedly stood up and saluted: Master! Sorry for being rude!
Without looking at them, Shang Xiuxun put the cover aside, grabbed one of the cakes, put it on her plump lips, and carefully bit a corner of it with her neat, white teeth that matched her skin color, and tasted it carefully.
The two of them watched nervously the barely perceptible movement of her cheeks, but until her movements disappeared for a while, the other stunning beauty outside the bungalow still didn't say anything or return their attention.
She didn't say anything, so the two of them dared to ask each other.
This is not because they don't have the courage, but because they are deeply afraid of knowing the answer, especially because they think of Lan Gu's disgusting face.
At this moment of the decisive battle between life and death, she showed a trace of Ruoyue'er's smile that broke through the dark clouds. Her big, affectionate eyes swept over the two of them and said: It's okay to eat, although it's not top quality, but the creativity is commendable.
Those so-called celebrity chefs who stick to the rules. Sit down!
The two of them happily sat down opposite her again.
Shang Xiuxun looked them up and down, and her sharp eyes made both of them feel uncomfortable.
They restrained the true energy in their bodies so that the divine light would not leak out from their eyes and expose their true nature.
Shang Xiuxun's pair of dark eyebrows suddenly frowned, causing a few ripples of delicate light waves to appear on her forehead. She said in confusion: "You don't look like people who do this kind of work, do you?"
Kou Zhong came to his senses and secretly shouted to the fairy, "The owner of the farm is really good at making cakes. Sure enough, it's just our side job and our main job is selling salt."
Shang Xiuxun covered his mouth and smiled sweetly for a long time before he put down his hand. He looked at him with a smile as if he had met Kou Zhong for the first time, and then said softly: You are so frank and funny that you make me want to be rude and disrespectful.
Is there any problem with giving each of you half a tael of gold at the end of each period? It should not be much different from the profit of private salt, right?
Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling were greatly surprised. They didn't expect Shang Xiuxun to be so delicious, nor did they expect that being a pastry chef could earn such a huge income. They both had a strange feeling in their hearts.
Shang Xiuxun didn't wait for them to agree: "I will have a lot of guests these days. You two look good just like your pastries. It's just that your eyes are a little dull. But I don't mind if you come out to greet the guests during the banquet or I will."
Please explain how these weird cakes are made.
The two had no choice but to agree.
Shang Xiuxun stretched his body in an unbelievable way and stood up.
They hurriedly stood up to see him off.
Shang Xiuxun said casually: There are ranch rules. Violators will be severely punished. Even the second deacon can't protect you. The chief steward will be responsible for explaining it clearly to you.
Never looked back.
The two looked at each other.
After Kou Zhong was sure that she had left, he breathed a sigh of relief and said: This beauty is beautiful and powerful. Do you think she can see through us?
Xu Ziling smiled bitterly and said: This is very rare, but this woman can indeed lead any man to death.
Kou Zhong felt the same way and said: She is uniquely endowed with not only a peerless beauty, but also a charming charm that she inadvertently reveals. As for wealth, power, and martial arts, she also lacks nothing. Hey! Are you interested?
Xu Ziling said angrily: If you are tempted, you still want to say this. Do you believe that I will beat you up?
Kou Zhong sat down and said: Because of Song Yuzhi, I have lost the qualification to compete with her. This is the high price that must be paid to fight for the world!
Familiar footsteps approached from far away, and Juan happily rushed in carrying the fragrant breeze and shouted: The owner of the venue is willing to hire you! I will take you to see the chief steward now.
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Juan led them to the door of the main hall of the housekeeper's house and signaled them to stop. Then she crossed the threshold and said respectfully to the people sitting in the hall: "The two masters of the housekeeper are here."
The two of them peeked in and saw that the room was filled with smoke. Not only the smoke from the smoking pipe but also the rising smoke from the sandalwood stove placed on the corner table combined into a smell that filled the hall.
A burly, bald man was reclining on a recliner, being massaged by two alluring women.
The great butler of Pegasus Ranch held a cigarette stick and smoked in a leisurely and contented manner. He rested his head on a high soft cushion and looked at the rafters and said: It is really rare to have good skills at such a young age.
Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling had no choice but to listen and secretly think that this man was even more powerful than the owner of the venue, Shang Xiuxun.
Judging from the side face, the butler should be around fifty years old. His straight nose, curved upper lip, and slightly upturned lower lip are very attractive, showing that he has a strong personality and confidence.
Shang Zhen said as if he was talking to himself: When you enter my ranch, you must abide by the rules of my ranch. Those who violate the rules will be punished according to the severity. Do you understand?
The two of them responded quickly.
Shang Zhen turned away and glanced at them, then looked back at the room and coughed dryly and said: "We rarely hire outsiders, but this time the situation is special and someone at the deacon level recommended me, so I don't have much to say."
After a pause, his eyes flashed coldly, and he turned to stare at the two of them and said: Although you are wearing clothes with our Pegasus logo, you are still not considered to be ranchers, unless you can follow the rules and obtain the deacon level within three years.
It is recommended that the venue owner approves, otherwise it will still be understood by outsiders?
Just from his sharp eyes, you can tell that his internal strength has reached the level of a first-class master. No wonder Pegasus Ranch can stay above the world's disputes.
Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling still only have a head-to-head agreement.
Shang Zhen's eyes returned to the top, he took a long puff of cigarette and slowly exhaled: Outsiders have rules that outsiders must abide by. First of all, they must not have an affair with any woman in the ranch. Do you want a woman? Go to the wife in a nearby town during your vacation to sort it out.
Otherwise I will castrate you.
Juan, who was across the threshold from the two of them, lowered her head and even her ears turned red.
The two of them felt greatly embarrassed.
Shang Zhen continued calmly: Unless specifically approved, you are not allowed to leave the inner fort without authorization. As for the other rules, Liang Qian will explain them to you in detail. Get out!
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By the time she saw Liang Qian return to the dormitory, it was already the first watch, so Xinxin said goodbye to the two of them and returned to the owner's house.
Kou Zhong sniffed and sniffed himself. Xu Ziling suggested: "How can we sleep in the same bed with two people crowded into the same bed when we smell greasy? Why don't we go to the bathhouse and take a fucking cold bath happily?"
If there is no rule against getting up late, just sleep with him for three days a day.
Xu Ziling frowned and said, "But where is the bathhouse? Now everyone is hiding in bed and dreaming, and it's impossible to find anyone to ask for directions."
Kou Zhong said: I just saw some houses with lights coming out. Is the bathhouse probably a few miles away? Let's ask while searching. Hey! Let's just treat it as a warm-up exercise before going to Yang Gong's treasure house!
Xu Ziling finally agreed and the two of them each picked up another set of clean uniforms and walked out of the room.
The huge courtyard was quiet and deserted. Except for their room, the other houses were darkly lit and some could hear the sound of snoring. Fortunately, lanterns were hung at the entrances and exits for lighting.
The sky was full of stars but no moon appeared.
From the direction of the pasture, the neighing of sheep and horses or the barking of dogs can be heard occasionally, creating a unique atmosphere in the mountain city.
Kou Zhong also used his geographical talent and said: On the left is the Pegasus Garden of the farm owner's mansion, behind the - building is on the right is the back mountain, only the exit facing us doesn't know where it leads to. If you want to try, try this direction.
Xu Ziling listened carefully: But there was a gurgling sound of running water coming from the back mountain. It was better to respond to the scenery in the mountain spring than to rush blindly. If you violated many taboos here, it would be uneconomical to be beaten with a stick or a whip.
Kou Zhong agreed: You are better in the trade than me and I have never thought about the taste of being whipped with sticks...
While laughing and cursing in low voices, the two of them tiptoed towards the exit leading to the back mountain.
After entering the moon cave gate, I realized that there is a garden behind the courtyard. The best thing is that there is a winding corridor extending into the garden, which opens up the depth of field. The corridor passes through the beautiful scenery of the garden. There is a lotus pond on the left, and a hexagonal pavilion is built in the center of the pond.
A bridge connects to the shore.
The moon appears in the sky on the right, making this quiet backyard scene with silver light very moving.
The two of them forgot to take a shower and were amazed.
Kou Zhong looked up at the old tree that was growing tenaciously among the rocks on the steep cliff behind the garden - Qu Tanshen dancing in the wind. He couldn't help but sigh: This is the only time since my debut that I have had the desire to retreat from the world. You know how powerful the contagious power of this place is.
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Xu Ziling felt the same way and said: The person who built this inner fort garden must be a master in this way. Even Yang Guang's imperial garden does not have this enchanting feeling.
Kou Zhong bumped into him and said with a smile: "You see, the clear stream that meanders around must be the spring and waterfall flowing from the back mountain. After we find its source and have a good time, we can go to the hexagonal pavilion to enjoy the cool breeze and admire the moon."
Rejoice.
Xu Ziling was in a good mood and moved after hearing the words.
They walked in the mood of tourists through the corridor that curved left and right with endless beautiful scenery on both sides. After passing a bamboo forest, the sound of water rushing turned out to be a square pavilion in front of a hundred-foot-high cliff. A waterfall cascading down from the cliff, the momentum would have been overwhelming if it were not separated by the bamboo forest.
You can definitely hear the thunderous sound of the waterfall in the courtyard.
The two of them were amazed.
There is a gravel road on the left that connects to the square pavilion and extends along the cliff into the depths of the forest, which arouses the desire to explore.
The two of them walked along, turned left and right, and suddenly it suddenly dawned on them that there was a two-story building built on the platform near the cliff, and the situation was dangerous.
At this time, there were still lights on the second floor, indicating that this building was not only occupied but also not sleeping.
Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling thought that there was a cave at the end of the road. Just as they were about to turn around and leave, an old male voice came down from upstairs and said: Since your distinguished guest is here, why don't you come up and meet me.