Cheng Xue took Bai Zhi and Li Yue to make a total of three tables of banquets, each with twelve dishes, which was quite rich.
After it's done, set aside what they want to eat, and let Angelica dahurica divide the rest into three servings.
After moving, I got new dishes and cups, which are pretty good, otherwise I would be a bit embarrassed.
Seeing Bai Zhi arranging the dishes carefully, she leaned over and said softly:
"Silly girl, even if you arrange the dishes beautifully, we can't compare to the skills of the royal chef in the palace. What we have to do is to make it authentic. Let His Highness eat authentic northern cuisine, and his trip will be considered worthwhile.
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When Bai Zhi heard this, she suddenly became enlightened, no longer put pressure on herself, and loaded the plate as usual.
There is a saying called "when in town, do as the Romans do", which should be what the lady meant.
After all the dishes are loaded, wipe the sides of the bowls with a clean cloth and then take people over to serve the dishes.
The middle of the three round tables is filled with astragalus, beef and vegetable soup, and then other dishes are placed around it with it as the center.
The colorful dishes move around a bit, making them pleasing to the eye.
As soon as it was set up, Li Hui arrived with Yan Mu and other colleagues.
Bai Zhi, Baizhu and the others bowed their knees and stood aside to serve. Li Hui entered the room and made Yan Mu take the main seat, introducing him to the dishes on the table.
Although it is not as exquisite as the palace, the north pays attention to good taste and sufficient quantity, which is also a major feature. The stew is nothing new and can be eaten by people who live in the north all year round. But it is special to Yan Mu, especially Xiao Qinglin Zao
Just told him.
What's so delicious, what's so delicious about the pastry...
He has never eaten anything like pot-roasted pork, shredded eggs, and snow-coated bean paste.
After Li Hui's persuasion, he picked up a piece. It was sweet and sour, moderately crispy, and he nodded while eating.
"Master Li, this is good and delicious. What's its name?"
After Li Hui finished answering, he pointed at the snow-clothed bean paste and said:
"Try this again, this one is also delicious."
It can be seen from the frequency of Yan Mu's picking up dishes that he likes to eat sweets. People who like sweets are soft-hearted. This guy is really good. At least he has not shown off so far. He is very proud of it.
No one advocated "eating without talking and sleeping without talking". Everyone chatted while eating. Li Hui told Yan Mu what happened after he came here as if it were a story. He was also willing to listen.
When you are confused, take the initiative to ask.
The meal was in full swing in the front yard, and Cheng Xue was also satisfied with the meal in the backyard. The only regret was that Li Heng did not come back.
After Yan Yixin left, he also left, eating, living and training with other soldiers in the northern military camp, with Tianma and Ji Sheng accompanying him.
"Mom, this bean paste is so sweet. I'll make it again tomorrow."
Li Huai ate the snow-clothed bean paste with relish, and did not forget to ask his mother. He was not at home during the day, so he happened to have a bath in school today.
I made a bowl of rice, and ate so much meat and vegetables. Finally, I had a bowl of beef soup, and I was extremely satisfied.
"Mom, will the third prince come to our house for dinner every day from now on?"
Seeing Li Huai's greedy look, Cheng Xue smiled and scratched the bridge of his nose and said:
"I'd like to eat it and cook it tomorrow, but His Highness certainly can't be at our house every day. If he doesn't feel comfortable, neither will we."
"It's okay, we won't meet again." Li Huai was very nervous and disagreed.
Li Tian looked at him and asked his mother:
"Mom, why did my brother come back before? It's been a few days."
"I won't be coming back soon, until before the Ghost Festival. My mother is going to Ji Shan Tang, will you come over?"
"Go." Li Tian nodded without thinking.
Li Huai is also eager to give it a try. He recently used his time at night to copy a lot of "The Thousand-Character Classic" and "The Three-Character Classic", all of which were prepared for the children at Jishan Hall.
Jishan Hall has now been officially used. There are seventy-six elderly people and twenty-eight are those who cannot take care of themselves. Except for those who were picked up by the military camp, the rest of the children are here. Those who study during the day go to the school, and those who learn crafts find a master.
At night, they all go back to the hall to sleep.
Bai Zhi does the daily shopping, and she also records the account books, which are then given to Cheng Xue for review.
Jishan Hall employs a couple and four women, but there are not enough people. The middle-aged couple are the stewards, and they are cousins of Liu Yuliang's father-in-law. Last year, the family suffered a disaster and came to join their cousin. They are honest and responsible. The woman does the job.
The food was good and she was diligent. Every time Cheng Xue came over, the children's clothes were always clean.
After finishing eating, Li Yue put down her chopsticks and said softly:
"My mother went to Jishan Hall to deliver some vegetables to Aunt Yuan. In the afternoon we picked a lot of cucumbers and beans, and we got a lot of them."
Ever since we sent people to irrigate the fields, the vegetables in the vegetable fields have grown very well.
Li Tian nodded hurriedly——
"Yes, mother, we can't finish all the vegetables in the fields, so we can dry the shredded beans and cucumbers."
"How about we do it tomorrow." Li Yue said again, "Let Cheng Xi and the others pick it back tomorrow, and Tiantian and I will help Bai Zhi and the others cut it..."
Before she finished speaking, Cheng Xue waved her hand and interrupted her:
"Just go about your business. Mother will arrange for people to do these things. How much do you have left? The wedding is set for August 20, is it too late? If not, let Bu Xing do it. Our family is not short of that.
silver."
Li Yue chuckled and shook her head, still declining:
"Thank you, mother. I don't need to find a fabric shop. I can do it myself. The wedding dress can be embroidered by the end of the month. It doesn't have to be too complicated to put on old clothes. That's the fastest."
Seeing that she was confident, Cheng Xue did not force her, but just reminded her not to stay up late and pay attention to her eyes.
Bai Wei saluted and went out to make arrangements. She first told Cheng Xi to set up the car, and then went to the kitchen to collect vegetables.
In the kitchen, Bai Zhi has not returned yet, only Mrs. Wang and Mrs. Zhao are there.
"Ah, Miss Bai Wei is here, but what are your orders from Madam?" asked Mrs. Zhao.
Bai Wei nodded, "Later, Madam is going to Jishan Hall to deliver vegetables. The young lady said that she picked a lot of them back. Where did she put them?"
"This way, Miss Bai Wei, follow me." Mrs. Wang said, leading the way.
The kitchen here is more than twice the size of the original mansion, and the northwest corner is a place dedicated to storing things.
There are vegetables, meat and fish.
"Miss Bai Zhi prepared this meat and fish and planned to send it to Ji Shan Tang in the evening." Mrs. Zhao explained.
Bai Wei nodded in understanding, moved the flower basket over and said:
"She doesn't have to worry about it. I'll accompany my wife to deliver it over there later."
The two women said "ok" and came over to put the basket together.
Bai Zhi came back when the things were half loaded. Hearing that they were going to deliver things to Ji Shan Tang, she hurriedly went to the warehouse to take out the cotton and fabrics and put them into the car together.
"Tell Aunt Yuan for me that we really don't have enough time at home. Let her take the girls to make winter clothes. I will prepare the dry vegetables here. You can ask them when they are free and we can go to the mountains to pick fungus and mushrooms together.
"
Bai Wei nodded after hearing this and watched Bai Zhi go back.
Soon, Cheng Xue, mother and son came over, and the carriage set off from the back door...