"Huh? Why are you just watching me eat? If you don't eat, I'll finish it!" Taishanghuang took another piece of preserved egg tofu, stuffed it into his mouth, and tasted it carefully.
For the first time in his life, Fang Fangzhen dined at the same table with the former emperor and now the Supreme Emperor. The Supreme Emperor is really approachable. How many emperors and courtiers have been at the same table in history? Although he was a little nervous, he couldn't resist the temptation of delicious food, and carefully put a piece of preserved egg tofu into his mouth.
Sure enough, a special taste, accompanied by the delicate fragrance of tofu, slowly melted in his mouth, stimulating his taste buds. It has been more than a month since she ate the dishes made by Xiaocao, and every time, she can always bring herself new surprises. Even the same dish can be prepared in different levels, even the famous chef of Zhenxiu Restaurant can't make her unique taste. (Xiaocao snickered: that's thanks to Lingshi Water!)
Fang Fangzhen immediately fell in love with the smooth and refreshing taste of preserved eggs. When he was savoring the taste in his mouth, he wanted to pick up a second piece, but found that the plate was empty, but Taishang Huang had an unsatisfactory expression on his face.
"Girl, isn't this preserved egg tofu made too little? I just ate one piece and it was gone. It's not satisfying. Didn't I make twenty or thirty preserved eggs at home? Cut a few more! Now that the fifth master is here, Don't be petty!" Fang Fangzhen said righteous words on his face, but in fact he just wanted to eat.
Yu Xiaocao looked at the Supreme Emperor, and curled her lips inwardly: I have never seen you eat alone like this, a plate of preserved egg tofu was eaten by you all by yourself. And godfather, you still tasted a piece anyway, my biological father hasn't even moved his chopsticks yet! !
But she said with a smile on her face: "Fifth Master, there should be tomatoes in Beijing, right? You can try my tomato scrambled eggs, how does it taste?"
The Taishang Huang took an egg with his chopsticks and said, "These tomato seeds were only introduced last year, and they haven't been planted on a large scale in Beijing yet, so you're starting to plant them right now? There's quite a connection! Okay, Fifth Master, I Come and taste how it tastes!"
As he spoke, he put the egg into his mouth, his beard moved while chewing, and Xiaocao couldn't help but look at his long beard under his chin a few more times.
"Not bad, not bad! The color is bright, sweet and refreshing, and it's more authentic than the imperial chef in the palace! Little girl, you didn't work as a cook in your previous life, did you?"
The Taishang Huang casually said this, which made Xiaocao nervous. She glanced at her stiff father, laughed a few times, and said, "Perhaps! I should have forgotten the things in my previous life after drinking Mengpo soup. Who can remember?" ?However, it is said that I have a talent for cooking, maybe I was really a famous chef in my previous life! And I was an outstanding chef!"
"This kid doesn't know how to be ashamed! Is there a famous female chef?" Yu Hai gave her a warning look. To be able to eat food cooked by the imperial chef in the palace is not a low level. The little girl often speaks without restraint, so don't offend the fifth master.
The Taishang Emperor was in a good mood. He took a piece of pancake from the stewed chicken with mushrooms, and ate it with a big mouthful. He laughed as he ate, "I didn't know if there were any famous female chefs before. In the future, our Ming Dynasty might really produce a famous female chef." Where's the chef!" Saying that, he glanced at Xiaocao.
Yu Xiaocao calmly ate the rice in the bowl, since she came here, she has never eaten white rice made of pure rice. Hearing this, she was finally humbled: "Fifth Master, you are too proud. I also know how to make some home-cooked dishes. You are tired of eating big fish, big meat, abalone, ginseng, wings, etc., and eat these home-cooked dishes. It’s just fresh. If you tell you to eat it all at once, it won’t taste good!”
House Town bowed his head and ate vigorously, but at this time he answered very forcefully: "I think my daughter's handicraft is very good. I have eaten it for more than a month, and I don't feel tired! Even if my daughter cooks boiled vegetables in white water, she will be fine." It's delicious! Girl, cut some more preserved eggs!"
Yu Xiaocao looked helplessly at her godfather who had gained a lot of weight. Fortunately, Grandpa Zhao urged him to practice kung fu every day, otherwise he might become a big fat man in a spherical shape! If things go on like this, I don't know if the godmother will recognize him next time she returns to Beijing!
She glanced at the house with a smile, and then said to the Supreme Emperor: "I also made a lot of preserved eggs with eggs, which should be edible, so cut a few and try. The guard over there..."
"Don't worry about them, they can eat anything, as long as they are full!" Taishang Huang learned that the first batch of preserved eggs made by Xiaocao was not much, how could he be willing to let those bastards ruin it? He also planned to bring a few more back when he returned to Beijing!
The captain of the guards set up a table in the kitchen. Except for the tofu with preserved egg instead of tofu mixed with spring onions, the rest of the dishes on the table came from the same pot as the outside. A few guards had been on the road all morning, and they were so hungry that they were so hungry. Facing this table of delicious food, they threw off their arms and ate it. The brothers usually have a good relationship, but at this time they almost got into a fight over a piece of twice-cooked pork.
When Xiaocao entered, the guards were already full, the plates on the table were wiped out, and even the vegetable soup was eaten by them with rice. Seeing Xiaocao looking over, Zhuang Mo, the commander of the guards, had a hot face and secretly scolded his subordinates for being like refugees, making people laugh, right
"Uncle guards, is the food enough? If not, I'll cook a few more side dishes for you?" Xiaocao marveled at the amazing appetite of the four, and even ate up enough food for eight people. Could it be that people who practice martial arts consume a lot of energy, so they also eat a lot
The four royal guards plus one eunuch heard that there was still food to eat, and a wolf-like green light appeared in their eyes. But he could not find a space in his stomach, so he shook his head regretfully and said he was full. The commander of the guards couldn't bear to look at his subordinates looking so hopeless!
Xiaocao took out a few mud eggs from the corner, threw off the outer mud shell, and peeled off the preserved eggs inside. Preserved eggs made from eggs were called "Biandan" in her hometown in her previous life. These changed eggs can also be eaten. The egg white part is crystal clear like jelly, and the egg yolk part is covered with sugar heart, which flows out along the edge of the knife when cutting. It looks very tempting!
The courtyard is only so big, the guards and the others naturally heard what the Supreme Emperor said. Is this the preserved egg that the Supreme Emperor said? What does it taste like? Needless to say, it must be super delicious, otherwise the Taishanghuang, who has tasted all the delicacies in the world, would not be so protective of food. The more you can't eat, the more you desire in your heart. This is the feeling of not being able to ask for it.
Several guards watched Xiaocao peeling and cutting eggs covetously, which made Xiaocao feel a lot of pressure. Xiaocao, who was cutting preserved eggs, felt that his back was about to be scorched by the fiery sight. She quickened her movements, chopped some garlic and green pepper paste, mixed it with vinegar and sesame oil, poured it on the preserved eggs, and quickly took it out. If she didn't go out again, she would really be stared at by a group of "hungry wolves" and collapsed!
This plate of cold-toned eggs naturally won unanimous praise. Fortunately, the Taishanghuang had almost finished eating at this time, so Fang Fangzhen and Yu Hai had a chance to taste it. After Yu Hai tasted it, he nodded lightly and said, "It's a pretty good appetizer..."
"That's right! Such a good dish, how can there be no wine? Commander Zhuang, where was the bottle of rare wine that I hid when I came out? Get it out!" the Supreme Emperor excitedly shouted at the commander of the guards.
The face of the head of the guards remained unchanged, and his tone was flat: "Before departure, the emperor took advantage of your inattention to check the luggage. The bottle of royal wine was confiscated by the emperor!"
When Taishanghuang was young, he was also a good (fourth tone) drinker. After ascending the throne, he thought he had a great responsibility, but he seldom got drunk. When he first abdicated, he had an appointment with a group of old ministers, soaking in wine jars every day. He was left with dark wounds during the battle, and he was no longer young. Once he drank too much, his stomach bleeds, and blood was sprayed everywhere, scaring a group of veterans to turn pale. Fortunately, he was fatally ill, and the entire Tai Hospital was mobilized to finally rescue him.
After that, the emperor strictly forbade him to drink. Not only did they send people to stare at him, but they also set the rule of "continuous sitting". Whoever pays him for drinking, or who sees him drinking and refuses to report it, will be punished by officials, and those without official positions will be imprisoned for three months. Poor Taishanghuang, he has no alcohol to drink when he is addicted to alcohol, and he can't find a drinking partner to accompany him when he has alcohol, so he is really anxious!
The Supreme Emperor put away the smile on his face, hummed a few times in anger, and said: "If you don't drink, you don't drink! Can't I eat without wine? By the way, little girl! You didn't make wine, or Fruit wine or something?"
Yu Xiaocao sensed the anxiety of the guard leader, gave him a comforting look, and said with a smile: "You know, we separated after the year. Except for this broken house, there is no decent furniture. Have wine-making equipment? Besides, even if I have wine-making tools, I can’t cook without rice. It’s the twelfth lunar month, where do you want me to find grapes and fruits to make wine for you?”
The Taishang Huang pouted, and said displeasedly: "Xiao Yu! I really don't like seeing that stepmother of yours!! Among other things, I received Zhao Bufan's three hundred taels of silver for selling bears, and I don't want to give you a cent. .And your younger brother, according to me, is not material for studying! And let him live the life of a master in the town with delicious food and drink. There is no limit to partiality!! I watched Displeased, very displeased!! Do you want someone to frighten her?"
Yu Hai was sweating coldly under the waterfall, why did the fifth master remember to take care of his family's housework? For Mrs. Zhang, he has no resentment, only a little dissatisfaction. After all, Zhang raised him and his sister after his mother died. He knew Mrs. Zhang's temper. She was a typical scumbag, but in fact she was only so courageous. Now that I'm old again, I'm afraid I can't stand the intimidation.
Yu Hai hurriedly stood up, bowed to the end, and said, "Thank you, Fifth Master, for your love! As the saying goes: You don't talk about your parents. After all, she was married by my father and brought up my sister and me, so..."