On the way to the dairy farm in the western suburbs, Su Tang kept trying to use some reason to get Mr. Qi to leave.
The main reason is that the atmosphere is too weird now. The two of them rode horses and walked in front side by side, but they didn't say a word.
Mr. Qi's guards are even more serious.
People on the road all shunned them, thinking that something serious had happened.
But Su Tang just didn't want to talk.
Walking to the western suburbs, Su Tang was about to dismount when she saw the golden pony looking back at her, clearly aware of her intentions.
The pony barked, and Su Tang could hear a trace of grievance from the horse's voice.
Qi Tianyun said: "A horse understands human nature, it likes you very much, so it doesn't want you to come down."
Su Tang didn't want to answer at first, so she bit the bullet and said, "Yes."
"It was my fault just now." Qi Tianyun said suddenly, apologizing very earnestly, "I suspected you in a hurry, but the matter of raising horses is very confidential, and even the Western Regions have started to understand horses better in recent years."
Su Tang hurriedly interrupted: "So it's like this, it's okay, it's because I talk too much, but I just feed it casually."
Ahh, she doesn't want to hear what Mr. Qi said about the Western Regions and raising horses.
It seems that only people in the imperial court can communicate with the Western Regions. In her impression, is there any exchange market in the Western Regions.
And raise horses
Ordinary wealthy households may raise horses, but they absolutely do not need systematic knowledge of raising horses.
However, only the court can raise horses on a large scale in Cangqin.
Going on, Mr. Qi is about to lose his vest!
Qi Tianyun could hear the resistance in her words, so he had no choice but to shut up.
The atmosphere fell into embarrassment again, but Su Tang's horse started to move, and it quietly rubbed towards Qi Tianyun, and after a while, their legs were almost touching.
Su Tang also doesn't know how to control the horse, so he can only touch the horse's head: "Good boy, please go far away."
Su Tang spoke softly, but everyone around could hear her.
Li Shiwei almost laughed out loud, it is rare in this world that there are women who despise their own Lord Marquis.
Fortunately, he soon arrived at the dairy farm, and Su Tang could smell the overwhelming stench before he entered the door.
Qi Tianyun was even more disgusted to the point of vomiting.
Looking at the environment, Su Tang no longer had the intention to buy milk, and said helplessly, "In such an environment, the milk that is squeezed must not be good."
This smell, this environment, is simply scary.
If you want to use such milk for dessert, you'd better kill her.
Can she let her customers eat something of this quality
But after going to two or three dairy farms, almost all of them are in such an environment.
Qi Tianyun said: "I have asked people to inquire. These cattle farmers are basically raising beef cattle, that is, beef that is usually eaten. If they are dairy cows, they are not carefully raised."
After all, there are very few dairy products used by people in Beijing.
Su Tang frowned, if that's the case, how else would she make desserts.
But Mr. Qi spoke again.
"I have. I know a cattle farm. They should be cleaner. It's near here. Why don't you go and have a look? You should be able to find the milk you need." Qi Tianyun said sincerely, "It's my apology, I I heard that in the fifth round of the God of Cooking Competition, the competition is all about dim sum, it should be related to the content of your competition, should you go and have a look."
In fact, Su Tang is not angry anymore, after all, she met Mr. Qi unexpectedly, and it is normal for him to suspect her because of business.
But I didn't expect Mr. Qi to be so polite and take the initiative to find suitable milk for her.
Su Tang hurriedly said: "I'm sorry to trouble you any more, but it's already very good for you to lend me a pony ride."
A smile flashed across Qi Tianyun's eyes, pretending to apologize: "How could it be, it's my fault."
The surrounding guards: Lord Hou? what's wrong with you
I've been apologizing continuously today, is this still you
But Qi Tianyun's apology became more and more fluent, and he didn't feel any embarrassment or embarrassment at all.
Instead, he continued: "I wanted to make up for my apology when I helped you find a dairy farm."
In fact, the dairy farm belonged to him, but he swallowed the words again.
Because he faintly noticed that Su Tang seemed to be very afraid of what kind of high official he was, so it's better not to say it now, so as not to frighten her.
Su Tang didn't expect Mr. Qi to apologize again and again, and the anger that didn't exist in the first place was now filled with guilt.
When Su Tang reacted, Mr. Qi had already led her by the rein to the dairy farm.
The feeling of this dairy farm is very different as soon as you enter the door. The inside is clean and tidy, and each cow has a wide range of activities.
It's just that the people here seem to be too respectful, almost kneeling down.
Su Tang felt right. The steward here heard that Master Hou was coming, and his legs were so frightened that his legs went limp.
They are just a farmer who raises cattle. When did Lord Hou ask about it
Fortunately, they usually do things neatly, and the village is clean, so they didn't dirty the eyes of Lord Hou.
Just like that, when the guards came early to deliver the news, the stewards hurriedly cleaned it again.
So Su Tang and Qi Tianyun saw a very good cattle farm.
Qi Tianyun sent someone to deliver the letter, also wanting to give Su Tang a good impression.
Qi Tianyun said: "This is my friend's Zhuangzi, if you need anything, just let them tell you."
The steward next to him almost didn't react when he heard it.
It's obviously your Zhuangzi, Lord Hou, how could it become someone else's.
Fortunately, even if he doesn't understand, he won't expose Lord Hou, anyway, he just needs to lead people there respectfully.
Su Tang didn't need many things, but fresh milk, not only for today, but for the next few days.
The farmers who raise cattle here are herdsmen from the grasslands, and they are most familiar with cattle and sheep, so the cattle and sheep here are raised very well.
Su Tang knew at a glance that the source of milk here was absolutely wrong.
The living environment of cattle has an impact on the quality of milk.
She still overestimated the ancient breeding industry. If it wasn't for Mr. Qi this time, she probably wouldn't be able to get such good milk.
Su Tang put aside the awkwardness in her heart, and said to Mr. Qi: "Thank you, if it wasn't for you, I wouldn't have found such a good Zhuangzi."
"It's all trivial, just don't blame me." Qi Tianyun lowered his eyebrows, looking very guilty.
His action made Su Tang even more embarrassed.
Seeing that Mr. Qi was usually very stern, he kept apologizing to her.
Maybe she was thinking too much
When Su Tang returned home, he still felt indebted to Mr. Qi, so he couldn't help but said, "If you don't mind, I'll make puffs for you? This is the first time I've made puffs for others."
She used to be a food blogger, cooking and eating by herself.
It's different now. Some people like her food, and they like it very much. This makes Su Tang very happy.
Qi Tianyun hid the smile at the corner of his mouth, nodded and said: "What are puffs?"
Ah, how do you explain this
Su Tang was a bit speechless, so he had no choice but to say, "You'll know as soon as you make it."
Seeing that Su Tang was making snacks, Qi Tianyun had made up his mind.
Sure enough, Su Tang eats soft but not hard, if he is tougher, he might be kicked out of the house directly.
If she pretends to be pitiful, then this little girl will soften her heart.
Su Tang went into the kitchen in a daze.
What's the matter with her, as soon as she saw Mr. Qi being so apologetic, she left him here to eat puffs
Last time, I thought Mr. Qi would definitely not like fragrant and soft things.
Anyway, she's going to start making butter now.
But not long after I did it, Mr. Qi came over and asked, "Is there anything I can help you with?"
help? Didn't it say that a gentleman stays away from the kitchen
Although Su Tang didn't ask this question, the meaning was clearly written on his face.
Qi Tianyun said: "It's said that a gentleman stays away from the kitchen because he can't bear to see him die. It doesn't mean anything else. Food is the most important thing for the people, so there is nothing to say about entering the kitchen."
This made Su Tang secretly say yes, and felt a little more at ease, continuing to make butter.
When the butter is done, it's time to cook.
But there are many things to do today, so I asked Xicheng Restaurant to send some high-end boxed lunches, which can be regarded as lunch.
Su Tang originally wanted to make it by herself, but was stopped by Qi Tianyun, saying that it was important for her to make dim sum.
Such a move made Su Tang even more embarrassed to chase people away, so he could only speed up.
All that's left is to turn the plain flour into low-gluten flour, and then beat in the eggs to make the cake batter.
Su Tang folded a few pieces of hard paper to use as a mounting tool, then poured the cake batter into the oiled paper, and then put it into the mounting tool.
The cake batter squeezed out of this takes the shape of the puffs.
Such rows of small yellow pastries look really cute.
The method of making cake batter is also different from the traditional dim sum method.
First, only the yolk of the egg is beaten and added to the low-gluten flour, so that the cake batter is fully mixed with air.
Then send the egg whites again, add white vinegar and sugar to the egg whites until it becomes a meringue.
Finally, add it to the bread batter just now, this is the embryo for making puffs.
When the cake batter was baked inside, the sugar had already started to whip the cream.
In modern times, there are special sending tools, but now you have to use chopsticks to beat. Fortunately, there are skills in this.
But after finishing the previous work, Su Tang was a little tired.
It is really not easy to send meringue and batter!
But it's a critical step, and we can't just give up like this.
Qi Tianyun looked at him and said, "If you need to work hard, I can help you."
Su Tang shook her head: "It's already so difficult for me to beat the egg whites myself, it will be even more tiring if I don't know the skills."
Especially the whipped cream, which made Su Tang a little hesitant. It would be more convenient to make it in Xicheng Restaurant, because before whipping, put the chopsticks and cream in the refrigerator first, and the whipping will be faster.
As soon as Su Tang hesitated, Qi Tianyun saw it.
"Is there anything I need?"
Su Tang paused: "It suddenly occurred to me that it would be easier to make this dessert with an ice room, but when it comes to the competition, there is no ice to use."
That is hard whipped cream. I guess my hand will be broken after the game.
Hearing what she said, Qi Tianyun didn't stop moving his hands, and started stirring the whipped cream directly.
Su Tang's movements were obviously skillful. After two quarters of an hour, the original cream had turned into a paste and could be molded.
Su Tang said happily: "Look! Butter!"
As he spoke, he took a sip with his fingers.
The fresh milk is used to make the cream, and then it is whipped into the current cream shape. The sugar is added many times in the middle, which is really fragrant and sweet!
Qi Tianyun watched from the side, he already smelled the sweet and greasy food in Su Tang's hand, unexpectedly it didn't smell bad.
He wanted to help several times just now, but was rejected by Su Tang.
Su Tang didn't think it was tiring, but enjoyed it instead.
But in Qi Tianyun's view, Su Tang's hands are too amazing.
She only used milk, eggs, and flour to make such a miraculous meal.
On the other side, the puffs have already been baked, and the aroma of the cake has begun to waft.
Many of the guards in the yard who didn't like desserts swallowed secretly.
This little cook is really amazing, how can she make such sweet snacks with her brain
Su Tang doesn't know what everyone thinks, she is carefully adjusting the cream, the current cream is sweet and stylish, even if it is spread on the outside of the birthday cake, it is also suitable.
And now she is going to make the last step of the puff.
That is to put the cream in the homemade mold and start to squeeze the cream into the puff.
Wait for the squeeze to succeed!
The cream puffs made are the most common ones you see!
She's never quite made homemade puffs!
This time I did it all by myself!
It must taste good!
Su Tang's expression was serious and focused, a look Qi Tianyun had never seen before.
He suddenly understood why Su Tang's food was always so delicious, maybe it was because of her serious attitude
This thought made Qi Tianyun's mouth twitch, he didn't say anything, and continued to watch Su Tang making snacks.
As if looking at her is a kind of enjoyment.
Su Tang is a person who really loves life.
She is really happy.
Chapter 46