Du Chang's work was messy, and almost half a month after he was found by Luo Tian, he took someone to finish the work of repairing the fence. Luo Tian said at first 300 to 500 wen, but in the end everyone gave 500 wen, because the work was really well done. And after that, Luo Tian didn't let them go, and simply took them to work in the fields.
After planting, watering, weeding, and good crops are unavoidable. In addition, it is necessary to re-ditch the trenches from time to time in dry fields, and some have to be fertilized in the mid-term, so basically someone has to be manned.
In short, according to what Xi Yanqing said, this kind of crops has become a work that requires a lot of attention, and it is not allowed to be careless.
Fortunately, it pays off after working hard, and the crops are indeed growing much better than before. It can be clearly seen that the same rice is grown in Huaping Village, which is taller and more tidy than those in other villages. At first glance, I feel that the scenery in this field is more beautiful than ever.
If only one family is doing well, there may not be many people who pay attention, but if the whole village is doing well, it will be noticeable.
Feng Lan had nothing to do, and led a horse out to wander, and wandered to Huaping Village inadvertently. Originally, I was thinking that if I came here, I would go to Chen Huazhang's house to have a look. Unexpectedly, after approaching the village, the first thing that attracted his attention was not the people or houses here, but the rice.
He has traveled all over the country over the years, and he has seen a lot of rice, but he has never seen anyone who grows rice like this, like soldiers lining up, this is called a neatness.
"Is there anyone at home?" Feng Lan asked the villagers and found Chen Huazhang's home.
"Yo, isn't this Young Master Feng? Why did you come all the way here?" Chen Huazhang wondered if this person was in a hurry to see the finished furniture? He opened the door enthusiastically, "Come in, come in, come in."
"I've disturbed Master Chen," Feng Lan said despite her noble background, but she was very humble and courteous, "I'm here today because there are some things I can't figure out, and I hope Master Chen can clarify my doubts."
"You are serious. As long as I know it, I will know everything and say everything." Chen Huazhang shouted to the house after saying that, "Daughter-in-law! There is a distinguished guest at home, let's watch tea!"
"Got it!" Han Xu glanced out, seeing if he didn't recognize him, he made the tea first, and then brought it out. There is a small wooden pavilion in their yard, which Chen Huazhang made when he had nothing to do at home. It was just right to entertain guests at this time, "This is..."
"This is Young Master Feng Lanfeng." Chen Huazhang said, "This is the wife, and the dog."
"Mrs. Chen is polite. I came here in a hurry today, and there are many interruptions. I hope Mrs. Chen is not surprised."
"Young Master Feng is too polite, you are a distinguished guest, and we are too late to welcome you. Then you can talk slowly, there are still some unfinished things in my room." Han Xu felt nervous when talking to the person in front of him, so he finished. Went into the house with the child.
"It really came so suddenly." Feng Lan looked at the back of one big and one small hurriedly entering the house, feeling a little funny.
"My wife seldom leaves this village, so I'm a little afraid of life, so don't take offense."
"It doesn't matter." Although it is estimated that Mrs. Chen does not look like a person who is afraid of life, but this has nothing to do with her intentions. Feng Lan smiled, "I'm here to ask Master Chen, has the rice grown in Huaping Village always been like this? It's not very different from other villages. I look very neat."
"It wasn't like this a few years ago. No, it was started after my brother surnamed Xi came back. He planted it like this, and the harvest was better than that of other families. Other families followed him after seeing it."
"It's him again?" Feng Lan was a little surprised, "Why does he always have such novel ideas?"
"Who doesn't say yes, anyway, every time I come up with something that no one has seen before."
"Is it convenient for Master Chen to take me to see this brother surnamed Xi again?" Feng Lan felt a little regretful that she didn't see Xi Yanqing again last time. He likes to learn about new things, whether it's eating, playing, or learning, as long as he thinks it's new, he has to figure it out. And he was more interested in the matter of planting and increasing yield. After all, that is something that could benefit the whole country.
Chen Huazhang also felt a little embarrassed to entertain Feng Lan alone. He was actually a little stressed when facing this man. He is not the kind of person who is particularly talkative. It's okay to chat with friends on weekdays, but facing such a person in front of him, he always feels that it's okay to talk about what he understands. Broken chapter. If Xi Yanqing is here, it seems to be easier to say.
Xi Yanqing is in the orchard right now. After the grape seedlings grow out, there are actually green worms on them, which eat leaves. Today, he quickly grabbed his chopsticks and a small tube to catch him! Prepare to catch and feed the chickens, lest these worms continue to harm his grape leaves!
There are a lot of bugs, but Luo Fei can't stand this squirming, so he definitely didn't help in this work. He is counting eggs in the yard at the moment, watching the little tiger by the way.
The little tiger was playing with the three beans, and he pushed out the wooden ball the size of an adult's fist, and watched the three beans scramble there. If you want to bite, but can't bite, you can only pull with your paws. However, the surface of the wooden ball is too smooth, and the dog's paw often slips when pulled. The little tiger just looked at this giggle and played it so beautifully.
When Feng Lan and Chen Huazhang came, the little tiger was standing opposite Heidou. Black Bean is waiting for him to get the ball out.
The little tiger was still young and his movements were not flexible enough. Heidou took advantage of this time to raise his head and look forward. This time, it was incredible, a stranger came!
"Wang! Wang Wang Wang!" Heidou shouted loudly.
"Heidou, you don't know me anymore?" Chen Huazhang was a little afraid of dogs, so he didn't rush in.
"Don't bark black beans." Luo Fei saw that Chen Huazhang was bringing someone over, got up and opened the door - it wasn't locked at all, but Chen Huazhang was a little afraid of dogs, he knew, "This is..."
"This is Young Master Feng Lanfeng. This is Xi Yanqing's wife." Chen Huazhang took a look at the courtyard after introducing, "Is Yanqing at home?"
"Yes." Luo Fei invited the two in. "It's in the backyard. Heidou, go to Brother Qing, there are guests."
"Wow!" Heidou glanced at Feng Lan, then quickly ran to the backyard, biting Xi Yanqing's trousers and calling Xi Yanqing-since that time when Luo Fei was about to give birth, Heidou Looking for Xi Yanqing to go home, Xi Yanqing knew that this guy was too smart. With this bite, he knew that he was looking for something.
"Master Feng? Why are you here?" Xi Yanqing was quite surprised. As far as he knew, this young man surnamed Feng didn't know that he was the one who came up with the idea to add characters to the fruit, because Shi Shi wasn't sure at the time whether it would be possible or not, so he probably had reservations and only stated his idea. He didn't mention his name.
"It came so suddenly, I'm rude. I came to ask Brother Yanqing, why is the rice grown in Huaping Village different from that grown elsewhere? What's the purpose of this kind of rice?" Feng Lanfeng raised her eyes slightly, full of curiosity.
"It's just to grow more food with less seeds. There's no special purpose. Young Master Feng is interested in this?"
"Hey, I can't see anything new, and I have to figure it out. I've traveled a lot over the years, and I've never seen such a rice plant. It's interesting to see."
"So that's the case. If Young Master Feng doesn't dislike it, he will walk around at will under the house. If there is anything that feels new, Yanqing is willing to help Young Master Feng to clear up his confusion."
"Many thanks to Brother Yanqing and Mrs. Xi, then Feng would be more respectful than to obey."
"Please." Xi Yanqing glanced at Luo Fei after saying that.
"Aren't you cooking?" Luo Fei asked almost silently.
Xi Yanqing thought for a while, nodded, and whispered, "Thank you for your hard work."
Luo Fei smiled and shook his head to prepare. Young masters from this imperial city may not stay to eat, maybe they are not used to eating at all. But in case, if he wants to eat, let him see the delicious taste of the countryside and see where it is better.
There is an ice cellar at home, so meat is available all year round. Besides, there are so many chickens, ducks and geese at home, and it is too late to kill them now, after all, it is still early. Luo Fei pondered for a while and then decided what to do, rolled up his sleeves and went to work.
Xi Yanqing took Feng Lan and Chen Huazhang to the back garden, and let Feng Lan see the berry garden and the old thorn buds.
"Brother Yanqing, what is that?" Feng Lan asked, pointing to Thorn Laoya, who had thorns all over his body.
"Old thorn sprouts. It was originally a wild vegetable growing on the mountain. My family likes it, so I dug some and planted them back. I eat the tender sprouts every spring, and the taste is quite special."
"It's a pity, I should have come earlier, anyway, I can see what it looks like." Now it is bare, only the trunk is left.
"When the buds are still tender, we will harvest them, cook them, dry them, and save them for later use. If Young Master Feng doesn't dislike it, you can have lunch under the house, and let your wife make some later, so Young Master Feng can taste it."
"What's so funny about that?"
"In the countryside, rough tea and light meals, Feng Gongzi doesn't mind if you don't mind."
"Then there is brother Lao Yanqing." Feng Lan has a bright plum blossom in her hand, but she doesn't have the slightest bit of restraint.
But such people are easier to deal with. Xi Yanqing regarded this person as an ordinary friend, and his attitude was neither humble nor arrogant, but Chen Huazhang, who was next to him, gradually relaxed.
Later, Feng Lan also saw the wooden grid plate used by Xi Yanqing to raise seedlings, and the hemp rope used to tie wooden cones at both ends when planting rice. Xi Yanqing carefully explained the use to this person.
Feng Lan also asked how much yield can be increased and how many rice seeds can be saved per mu of land. Xiyan Qing explained them one by one, which really benefited Young Master Feng a lot.
But Feng Lan found out that what benefited him the most was the dining table of the Qing family!
It's not that he hasn't eaten farm dishes, it's nothing more than some wild vegetables and vegetables, or eggs and tofu. Better to have a fish.
In fact, I was walking all over the world, and sometimes I arrived there, not to mention farm food, when I had some dry food in the wild to deal with it. Today's sage has always advocated frugality, and the princes and relatives are the most unaccustomed to going out to extravagant and wasteful, and he does not have that habit, so he has always been one person and one horse.
But this feast of the Qing family's farm dishes is too rich! It's not rough food at all! This is also far from the farm food he knows.
The pot-wrapped meat made by Luo Fei, chicken and mushroom powder, and braised crucian carp with sauce. As for vegetarian dishes, after Xi Yanqing said it later, he made a cold thorn sprout, spicy tofu, and a potato ball with sauce. Sauce potato balls are a bit troublesome. They peel and steam the potatoes and then mash them into a puree, then make them the size of glutinous rice balls, fry them again to make the skin crispy, and then pour the thickened sauce...
In all six dishes, only chicken and mushroom powder and braised crucian carp with sauce are the ones Fenglan has eaten before. A few other things, he may have eaten that kind of ingredients but definitely never had the current practice.
Thanks to Jing Rong's recent studies, we helped a little bit together, otherwise Luo Fei would have been a bit in a hurry to do it by himself.
Finally came a bowl of dessert - pine nuts and corn.
Live together.
"Young Master Feng, eat it." Luo Fei laughed heartily, no surprise! Surprise no! Hum hum!
"It's really causing trouble for Mrs. Xi." Feng Lan got up directly and gave Luo Fei a bow.
"No trouble, try it out." Luo Fei went to sit at a table with Han Xu and the others. Anyway, I did everything, and I just made a big portion, so I called Han Xu, the little carpenter, and the people from the left and right courtyards at home.
Xi Yanqing and Luo Fei don't know what other people think, but the two of them don't think of Feng Lan as a royal family at all. Today is a big table, three in a row.
The rice made at noon, a large pot, and a group of people ate it in full swing.
The key dishes are already delicious, and the more people there are, the more delicious they are!
Feng Lan was thinking about eating Sven before, but she ate... Sven or something seemed to have run away from home, and suddenly revealed his true nature...
In the words of his brother Wang: You have grown a little brother's body, and you are actually more manly than a man.
But this time I really can't blame him, Luo Fei's dishes are also delicious. The food he ate in the imperial city looked good, but compared to the taste, I really didn't know who was better than the other.
Feng Lan can be regarded as an excuse for herself to be unkind, and she has long forgotten her original purpose.
I thought that I understood why the rice was so neatly grown, but now it is why the dishes made by Luo Fei are so delicious.
After the meal, Luo Fei took out some nuts and dried fruit for dessert, and the bowls were piled on the side. He wanted to brush, but Xi Yanqing refused.
"You must be exhausted from cooking so many dishes, you rest, I'll wash the bowl after people leave."
"Then I really don't brush." Luo Fei grabbed a small handful of dried blueberries.
"Yeah. Rest." Xi Yanqing watched Feng Lan in a daze, wondering why this person didn't leave? !
"Master Feng, do you want to go elsewhere?" Chen Huazhang asked. He was the one who brought him here, and he was a little embarrassed if he didn't leave at this time!
"Well... it's not enough, it's getting late, I've been bothering you for a long time, it's time to go back." Feng Lan smiled, took off her waistband and gave it to the little tiger and the little carpenter. This waist pendant is made of jadeite, not only has good transparency, but also has a lot of water head. At a glance, it can be seen that it is from a rough stone, and it has been divided into half, "This waist pendant was born as a pair, these two children are just right If you have made an appointment, give them a gift to meet them."
"This is impossible." Chen Huazhang was startled. That thing is worth a lot of money!
"Yeah, Young Master Feng, this gift is too precious, you should take it back." Xi Yanqing really only made a good relationship with this person because of Shi Shi's face, otherwise he would definitely not let Luo Fei cook.
"It's just my opinion. Don't be polite, everyone. Thank you for your hospitality today." Feng Lan smiled and pinched the little tiger's face lightly. It could be seen that she liked children very much.
"Wow?" The little tiger fiddled with the waist pendant for a while, then suddenly put it in his mouth and sucked, spit out the jade pendant.
"Little tiger!" Nima felt embarrassed even thinking about it! Luo Fei smiled awkwardly, "I'm sorry, Young Master Feng, the child is ignorant."
"It's okay, it's okay, it was originally given to him to play." Feng Lan said, and looked at Luo Fei for a while, but in the end she didn't say what she was thinking. He arched his tail fingers, blew a loud whistle, and called his horse over.
The horse was also smart. He heard the owner's whistle and came over quickly. The ropes were all loose. Obviously, Feng Lan didn't tie it anywhere when he came.
"That..." Feng Lan held the horse, gritted her teeth, and turned around suddenly, "Mrs. Xi, I have an unkind request."
"What's the matter, Young Master Feng, let's talk."
"Can you..." Feng Lan looked at Luo Fei embarrassedly, "Can you teach me how to cook?"
"what?"