Yan Xingxuan did not dare to return the kiss quietly, but...
He could hold Xiao Nianzhi's hand calmly.
Xiao Nianzhi naturally felt it and let him lead him.
However, it is only a few steps away.
Xiao Nianzhi walked in quickly, but Yan Xingxuan didn't want to stay overnight. He watched the people go in and the door closed, and then he left with peace of mind.
The next day, the imperial examination results came out. The examination room in the capital was in the south, a little far away from the Yamen in Shanglinyuan. Xiao Nianzhi didn't take a break, so he couldn't go there to see it.
However, she sent a guard over.
Supervisor Yu is taking a break today, so he might as well go over and have a look.
The other party's eldest son also took the exam this year.
As for the results...
It's hard to say.
Listening to Supervisor Yu's tone of voice when he mentioned his son, Xiao Nianzhi felt...
Well, there is a high probability that you will not pass the exam.
The other party is not studying in the Imperial College.
Of course, it's not because I didn't pass the exam, but because I passed the exam and didn't want to pass.
He is willing to stay at Qingsong Academy with his younger brother.
Before the results came out, Deputy Supervisor Li quietly came over with Cong Xiangwu and Xu En, the new diary of the Jiashu Department.
The sneaky looks of the three people made Xiao Nianzhi feel a little more nervous inexplicably.
She even swallowed unconsciously, looked around, and then whispered: "Is something the matter?"
It looks like an underground joint, which looks a bit exciting!
The three of them also followed Xiao Nianzhi's example and looked around.
After a long time, Deputy Supervisor Li realized something was wrong and slapped his head: "Hey, what are we doing here?"
Deputy Supervisor Li looks like a scholar with a weak spirit, but in fact he has more energy than anyone else!
Because they run very fast!
Especially long-distance running, I am very good at it.
Xiao Nianzhi was deceived by the other party's frail appearance at first.
As soon as Deputy Supervisor Li spoke up, the other two people also reacted and started laughing.
Cong Xiangwu couldn't help but complained: "Who told you to do this? We will follow your example."
Xu En, who is new here, is relatively reserved and embarrassed to talk.
So, he just smiled.
The three of them quickly entered Xiao Nianzhi's house. Seeing Chang Shan guarding the door, the three of them felt a little relieved.
Xiao Nianzhi's identity determined that they did not dare to be alone with her.
They are not worried about their reputation, they are just worried about being noticed by His Highness the King of Wei!
Don't worry about unnecessary things like this.
After Deputy Supervisor Li came in, he put the basket he was holding aside and explained in a low voice: "I got some beef shank back and wanted to ask Mr. Xiao if he has any ideas? You can also instruct us to do it."
After finishing speaking, as if to show his sincerity, Deputy Supervisor Li quickly added: "We will add more money."
Xiao Nianzhi was immediately amused by his appearance: "It's not a big deal to pay more, it's just to make a meal. Do we still have the tools?"
Xiao Nianzhi was not sure whether those tools were still used after she left.
The tools are still there, but they haven't been used and are gathering dust.
No way, how many of these rough old men can cook?
Those who know how to cook, the food they make tastes very average.
Many people would rather go out to eat vegetarian noodles than eat the other party’s cooking.
For someone like Deputy Supervisor Li, who has a small family, he can have a cook to serve him at home. He doesn't need to worry about the kitchen at all.
So, cooking?
Won't.
Just eat ready-made food honestly.
When Xiao Nianzhi asked, Cong Xiangwu hurriedly replied: "They are all stored in the small warehouse, not one is missing, and there is plenty of charcoal fire."
In winter, there are also many charcoal fire subsidies here in the Yamen.
They still have some unused, and they can use it now.
If it's not enough, they will definitely find another way.
Nothing big happens today.
A corresponding experimental field has been planted for the season.
Xiao Nianzhi has provided a lot of guidance before, and all the corresponding data has been recorded.
In addition, today's announcement of the rankings has caused many people's hearts to wander. If there is nothing major, everyone will push their work back.
Xiao Nianzhi felt that since he had nothing to do and he was anxious, he could not hear the news of the results in advance.
So, let’s be honest and make some delicious food.
And, beef!
It's indeed not easy.
The three of them will definitely not mess around. They all bought it through regular channels, so there is no need to worry about subsequent problems when eating it.
The beef shank that three people brought here has a beautiful texture and the meat looks very tender. I guess the beef is not particularly old, right?
However, even if it is good to eat beef, don’t be too picky about whether the meat is tender or old.
Besides, young is better than old, right?
There are many ways to eat beef. For people who rarely eat beef, even if it is just blanched and stir-fried, it is extremely delicious.
Things that have never been tasted and look high, in people's imagination, are always pure and delicious.
However, at Xiao Nianzhi's place, the beef shank, according to Deputy Supervisor Li, is still the hind leg meat.
Isn’t this the raw material of Dengying Shredded Beef?
Dengying shredded beef is a modern improved version. Compared with traditional Dengying beef, the production cycle is shorter, the process is not that complicated, and the taste is fresh and spicy.
Moreover, beef shank meat is not particularly suitable for Dengying beef.
Because the final effect that Dengying beef wants to achieve is that beef tenderloin, which has less fascia, is more suitable for making.
Xiao Nianzhi suggested eating shredded beef.
Supervisor Li and the others did not object.
Everyone prepared together with great interest.
Beef needs to be marinated first to get the flavor, and then it will taste good when fried.
This step takes about half an hour.
Xiao Nianzhi divided the beef into two large pieces, then marinated it slowly in water.
In addition to the necessary chopped green onion liquor, a lot of spices and seasonings are also needed.
After simmering it in a pot over low heat, Xiao Nianzhi can proceed to process the dried chili peppers.
If you want the final taste to be good, the pepper needs to be cut, so that its spiciness can be released more thoroughly.
Moreover, in order to taste and look good, the pepper seeds need to be sifted out.
While he was busy, the guard sent to see the list came back in a hurry.
When the other party came back, there was no joy on his face, so Xiao Nianzhi probably understood.
Well, neither the eldest brother nor the second brother has passed the exam, right?
Sure enough, after the guard came in, he pursed his lips and seemed to be a little hesitant. Maybe it was hard to say that he had not passed the exam.
In response, Xiao Nianzhi nodded clearly: "No one is on the list, right?"
The guard nodded hard.
Xiao Nianzhi nodded to show that he understood: "It's okay, brother and the others, they must have been mentally prepared for this."
After all, they are still young and have unlimited possibilities.
Moreover, their knowledge is not bad.
It may be due to various subjective and objective reasons.
Of course, I must still have some problems myself.
However, the advantage is that you are young and there is still time for trial and error.
The worst case scenario is to wait another three years.
