Jiang Ji's business has been getting better and better recently, especially the candied green plums. A maid came to line up early in the morning. Jiang Miao asked in confusion, and the little maid chattered and said everything.
It turned out that Mrs. Lin spread the news that Jiang Ji snacks can relieve morning sickness. The ladies who were suffering from morning sickness could not sit still and asked the maids and ladies at home to buy them. They were afraid that they would not be able to buy them if they arrived late.
arrive.
Jiang Miao didn't expect it to be because of this, but the appetite of pregnant women is indeed the most important concern in the family. As long as they can take good care of themselves, they are willing to spend money. Jiang Miao thought about it. She can enrich the variety of candied fruits.
After all, not only green plums can be candied, but other fruits can also be used.
Just do it. After Jiang Miao’s shop closed, she went to the market and bought two baskets of peaches. The types of fruits in ancient times were not as good as modern ones. What was sold in the market were apples, pears, peaches, apricots, etc., and the taste was not as good as modern ones.
The water is so sweet.
However, the requirements for making preserved fruits are not that high. Jiang Miao left one basket for canning, washed and peeled the other basket, added sugar and marinated for half an hour, then put it in a pot and simmered it until it was slightly cooked, took it out and cooked it.
Soak the peaches and soup for a long time, control the water, and then bake them in the oven. The prepared peach preserves are clear in color, sweet and sour in taste, and are very suitable for daily snacks.
Because peaches are cheap and the ingredients for making peach preserves are relatively simple, the price of Jiang Miao is relatively low, costing ten cents a serving. Not only rich ladies like it, but even ordinary people can afford it.
As the helpers at home gradually became more proficient, Jiang Miao's pressure suddenly eased, and she taught several people some simple meals.
Jiang Miao liked Mrs. Su most because she was neat and clean in her work, and she was also down-to-earth. She could not help but feel biased when teaching.
Madam Su was not stupid and could sense that Jiang Miao liked her, but she was afraid of arousing other people's jealousy, so she kept suppressing her excitement, but she worked even harder when making snacks.
Zhou family
Since Shen Yingxue came back, all the work at home fell on her. Zhou's mother and Zhao Yuan were so happy that they could just talk. They used various methods to squeeze Shen Yingxue, making her wash and cook all the time.
Shen Yingxue finished washing the last piece of clothing in the basin, wrung it out and hung it up to dry. The thin piece of clothing embroidered with mandarin ducks playing in the water was hidden under the man's robe, like a woman nestling in a man's arms. She looked at it in trance, with the corners of her mouth twitching.
She laughed at herself, how ironic it was that she, a real wife, had to wash clothes for her concubine.
"Mom, please drink some water."
Zhou Ling stayed with her for a long time, and handed her the water as soon as she finished her work. Shen Yingxue couldn't help but blush, and her voice choked with sobs, "Thank you Ling'er."
Shen Yingxue picked up the bowl and the tears she was holding back fell into the bowl. She took a sip and her mouth was so bitter and astringent that she couldn't tell whether it was water or tears.
The day when she came back didn't seem as happy as she imagined. Zhou Shui'an said that he would treat her wholeheartedly, but except for the night when she came back, he stayed in Zhao Yuan's room on the other days.
Separated by a wall, the beautiful sounds over there came to her ears one after another. Shen Yingxue couldn't sleep alone, and she waited for the sounds over there to stop before falling asleep every night.
She became increasingly haggard, and even Zhou Ling could tell something was wrong.
"Whatever Ling'er wants to eat, mother will cook it for you." Shen Yingxue touched her daughter's hair and forced a smile on her pale face.
"Mom, I want to eat candied haws." Zhou Ling is young and likes sour and sweet things. She used to eat it every day when she lived in the Shen family. Now that she has returned to the Zhou family, let alone snacks, even the food is barely enough.
Eat enough.
It's not difficult to make candied haws, but Shen Yingxue doesn't have the ingredients, and Zhou's mother won't let her have so many candies.
"There are no sour fruits at home, can you make meat buns for Ling'er?"
"Okay." Zhou Ling was very well-behaved. Although she couldn't eat what she wanted, she didn't make a fuss. She moved a small stool and sat next to Shen Yingxue to help choose the dishes. The two of them, one big and one small, sat side by side. The atmosphere was harmonious and warm. , Zhou Shui'an saw this scene as soon as he arrived home, and his heart suddenly softened.
Ever since A Yuan came in, he had ignored Shen Yingxue and her daughter. Zhou Shui'an felt a little guilty in his heart and touched the sachet in his sleeve to open his mouth.
"Ms. Gong, you're back!" Zhao Yuan came out of the hall, ran all the way and threw herself into his arms. The fragrant breeze blew on her face, and Zhou Shui'an's eyes were filled with love, "Be careful, don't fall."
"My husband is coming next." Zhao Yuan acted coquettishly and coquettishly with him, her charming look on her face made him feel hot inside.
This little goblin, let’s see how he treats her at night!
Zhou Shui'an pinched her thin waist, which made Zhao Yuan scold her, "Mr., you are so mean, and my sister is still watching!"
She deliberately spoke loudly, and Shen Yingxue couldn't ignore it even if she wanted to. She lowered her head, and the corners of her mouth were bitten white, trying her best to suppress the bitterness in her heart. Zhou Shui'an also came to his senses, and it was quite frustrating to fight with A Yuan in front of Shen Yingxue. He felt a little uncomfortable and moved his lips.
"Yingxue..."
Shen Yingxue lowered her head and said nothing. Zhao Yuan's eyes became more and more proud. Huh, a yellow-faced woman still wanted to seduce her husband. Fortunately, she watched closely and did not let Shen Yingxue succeed.
"Mr., let's go into the house quickly. Don't delay my sister's cooking. Otherwise, my mother will be hungry later."
"Well, what you're saying is, let's leave quickly. Yingxue, please do your work first. Ayuan and I won't disturb you."
"Sister, please hurry up and don't be lazy." Ayuan put her arm on Zhou Shui'an's arm, turned around and said with a chuckle.
"What are you talking about? How could Yingxue be lazy if she is so diligent? She thinks she is just like you, little slacker!" Zhou Shui'an pinched the tip of her nose lovingly, which made Zhao Yuan angry.
"It turns out that this is how I feel about my husband, I will ignore you!"
"Okay, okay, I was wrong. You are the best, beautiful and hardworking. In my heart, no one can compare to you..."
The sound of the two fighting gradually faded away, and Shen Yingxue raised her head. Her eye circles were as red as blood, and her pretty face was as pale as paper. She stared at the door with a dull expression for a long time, unable to regain her senses.
"Mom," Zhou Ling was frightened and called her with a cry.
"Mom is fine..." Shen Yingxue comforted her daughter, but the tears in her eyes fell uncontrollably. She hurriedly wiped them away but couldn't wipe them away.
"Mom, don't cry, Ling'er will wipe it for you." Zhou Ling stood on tiptoe and used her sleeves to wipe the tears on Shen Yingxue's face. The little person still didn't understand why her mother was crying, so she could only use clumsy words on the side. Ways to comfort her.
Shen Yingxue looked at her daughter and felt desolate. Did she make a mistake in insisting on coming back? Not only did the Zhou family have no regrets, but Zhou Shui'an's heart was also getting farther and farther away from her.
She originally thought that her daughter would need her father, but after returning to the Zhou family, Zhou Shui'an did not care about her. In fact, her daughter's character became more and more timid and timid, and she was not as smart and cheerful as she was at her parents' home.
"Ling'er, do you want to go back to grandma's house?" She asked, her throat dry and her pale lips slurring, looking at her daughter.
Zhou Ling's eyes suddenly lit up, and his whole person became energetic.
