After Mrs. Wen's birthday banquet, all kinds of rumors were flying in the sky.
What attracted the most attention was the rumors of the two concubines from the Mu family who had misbehaved, which ruined the reputation of other Mu family girls. Even the students who were nervously preparing for the exam had heard of these two rumors.
It is said that on the second day after Mrs. Wen's birthday banquet, Wen Shangshu's concubine's second son directly came to the door to dissolve the engagement, and bluntly said that he would not marry someone with a vicious mind.
Mu Qingling's reputation was ruined.
The rumors about the fourth prince who Mu Qingci self-destroyed his innocence and clinging to by any means were also spreading. Everyone pointed at the Mu family's daughter behind their backs and wanted to know whether the fourth prince would bring Mu Qingci into the backyard. Come, the Holy Majesty has given a marriage to the fourth prince, and the candidate is Li Xiangxiang, the granddaughter of Li Gelao.
As soon as the news came out, most of them felt that the chance of Miss Mu entering the fourth prince's backyard was extremely slim.
Ruan Xi also learned about these gossip rumors from Suyu Suzhu.
Wen Tingyi couldn't wait to annul Mu Qingling's engagement. Wen Tingzhou said that his concubine brother had his own heart and was the daughter of a seventh-rank official. Mu Qingling committed suicide, and Wen Tingyi of course Will take this opportunity.
Ruan Xi learned from Wen Tingzhou's letter that Wen Tingyi's dissolution of the engagement was his own initiative, and he retired by himself beyond his elders. Wen Shangshu simply didn't want this marriage, so the matter was settled.
Ruan Xi didn't feel anything about it.
Ruan Xi didn't care whether it was Mu Qingling or other noble girls who were her sister-in-law.
"Miss, the fourth prince has been given a marriage. Do you think that Miss Mu will fetch water from a bamboo basket?" Suyu asked curiously.
Ruan Xi ate a piece of spring peach and smiled: "Suyu, the rumors are unbelievable. Brother Tingzhou and I were there at the time, so I can only say that Mu Qingci was too unlucky to be tricked by the third sister, and the fourth prince knew it too well." , will definitely not anger Mu Qingci, just wait and see, Mu Qingci will enter the fourth prince's backyard in a short time."
Suzhu next to her stared wide-eyed: "Miss, isn't it rumored that Miss Mu instructed Miss San to do this? Miss San didn't come forward to clarify."
Su Yu nodded in agreement.
At that time, she and Suzhu didn't follow Miss and Mr. Wen, so they didn't know the situation at that time.
Miss San should know why she didn't clarify.
Ruan Xi thought of Ruan Sanniang's virtue, and asked, "Is clarification useful?"
Even if Ruan Sanniang came forward to clarify, the rumors would still be one-sided. The Fourth Prince is not only noble, but also handsome. There are many noble girls who like him.
Mu Qingci, the concubine of the Mu family, became a thorn in her side.
"It's better than nothing. The third lady's words are popular in the capital, and the talent is famous far and wide. Some people should believe what she said." Suyu said uncertainly.
"But is Third Sister willing to come forward and clarify?"
The corners of Ruan Xi's mouth curled up slightly, Ruan Sanniang was indeed unkind, she cheated Mu Qingci, it would not be difficult to apologize, but she just didn't.
Mu Qingci was probably very disappointed, it would be better if she stayed away from Ruan Sanniang.
But... Ruan Sanniang has her eye on the fourth prince.
Mu Qingci and Ruan Sanniang will have many interactions in the future. From the two encounters between the fourth prince and Mu Qingci, Ruan Xi has a vague guess that Ruan Sanniang is so happy and alive so well, maybe her mission has not been completed.
Cement recipes, glass recipes, improving farming tools, finding high-yield crops...
Ruan Xi is dexterous and has done various small handicrafts. Improving farm tools is not difficult for her, and finding high-yield crops is not difficult. It will be good to send someone overseas to find them.
But whether it is her or Mu Qingci, neither of them has the cement formula and the glass formula, especially the cement, which is of great significance. In addition to building houses and paving roads, they can also build flood control dams.
This requires Ruan Sanniang.
"Probably not, it's been two days, and Miss San hasn't moved yet."
"Don't talk about this, the servant just wants to know when the third lady will return the lady's jewelry?" Su Zhu was very angry when she thought of this.
It was agreed to return it the next day after the birthday banquet, and it has been two days now, the third lady probably forgot.
"That's right, if Suzhu didn't say anything, the servant almost forgot about it. Miss, do you want the servant to talk to the third lady?"
Ruan Xi was also puzzled, when Ruan Sanniang saw that set of jewelry, the disgust in her eyes was overflowing, but now she has not returned it, and she can't understand Ruan Sanniang's thoughts.
"Wait for another two days and see."
Ruan Xi is not a stingy person, so just give Ruan Sanniang two more days.
Su Yu and Su Zhu were unwilling.
At this time, the mother-in-law hurried in and told: "Miss, Miss San's maid, Yaohong, is here."
Suyu and Suzhu cheered up: "Miss San is finally going to return Miss's jewelry?"
The mother-in-law stammered, "Yaohong came here empty-handed."
Suyu and Suzhu's faces were extremely ugly.
"Let her in." Ruan Xi didn't know what Ruan Sanniang was up to, couldn't help frowning, and said in a cold tone.
Yaohong came in, and bowed respectfully to Ruan Xi: "This servant has seen Miss Fourth."
"Yaohong, what are you doing here, is it to return Miss Sanjie's jewelry?" Suyu looked at Yaohong who was empty-handed, her anger was rising, and she couldn't help but sneered.
Yaohong's pretty face flushed, and she was even more ashamed when she thought of her reason for coming.
"The maidservant came here to apologize for the young lady. The young lady accidentally broke a gold hairpin that day and... lost an earring, so she didn't return the jewelry for a long time."
Su Yu and Su Zhu were blown up.
"It's too much, this is a jewelry given to the young lady by the old lady."
"Miss San did it on purpose, didn't she?"
Yao Hong's face was even more embarrassing.
Ruan Xi's expression was still calm, but everyone could see that she was angry.
Ruan Sanniang really passed. When she came back, she still saw that set of jewelry was well worn on her body. Now she sent someone to say that the jewelry was either broken or a golden hairpin was missing, or an earring was missing.
Regardless of the authenticity, that set of jewelry is precious jewelry given by the elders anyway, Ruan Sanniang's behavior is really too much.
She even made such a small move and specially sent Yaohong to disgust her. I have to say that Ruan Sanniang really succeeded.
"Yaohong, go back and tell Third Sister so that she can take care of herself."
Ruan Xi dropped a word and sent Yao Hong away.
Su Yu and Su Zhu looked angry.
"Miss, Third Miss is too bullying, we must spread the matter."
"Yes, spread the word, preferably to the old lady's ears."
Ruan Xi's face was condensed.
"Well, you can figure it out."
If her guess is true, before Ruan Sanniang's mission is completed, she will continue to dance. Her actions will only affect Ruan Sanniang's reputation, but Ruan Xi just doesn't want to bear it.
Suyu and Suzhu got the consent of the young lady and couldn't wait to spread the news.
Ruan Xi put it aside after getting angry, she didn't want to put her mind on Ruan Sanniang, even if the old lady and others knew about it, they would just reprimand Ruan Sanniang.
She is very busy now, busy learning how to be a housekeeper, and busy learning how to cook from Mama Yang. In fact, as an orphan, she knows how to cook herself, and she learns it very quickly.
She will go to the small kitchen later to see how the cook is making fried noodles.
Dry fried noodles are actually another name for instant noodles, but this dynasty already had dry noodles, which were more expensive than rice. Ruanxi added the steps of steaming, embossing, and frying on this basis.
The weather in early April is still a bit cold.
The test will be held every three days. The test room is in the small dormitory of the Gongyuan, which is a bit like a single cell. It is said that it is very difficult to lie down. However, eating, sleeping, and defecating have to be done in the dormitory. In addition, time is tight and the test rules are strict. , it is impossible to bring your own pot to cook, usually eat dry food or cold pastries, these foods must be cut and strictly inspected.
Ruan Xi felt sorry for Wen Tingzhou, so he thought of instant noodles as a fast food.
In the past two days, the small kitchen in Chengxinyuan was full of fragrance. The servants in Chengxinyuan knew that Miss Si learned how to cook from Mama Yang, so they didn't think it was strange, they just lamented that Miss Fourth was talented.
At this time, Ruan Xi was looking at the small pieces of instant noodles that had just been fried in the small kitchen, with a smile on his lips.
"Yes, these fried noodles can be taken to dry."
The cooks on the side were very happy: "Yes, Miss."
Ruan Xi is also very happy. The appearance of these fragrant fried noodles looks like instant noodles. Although it takes a long time to make by hand, the bamboo embossing tool saves a lot of effort.
Do not underestimate the wisdom of the ancients.
During the period from afternoon to night, enough fried noodles are dried, and it really becomes dry fried noodles.
In the early morning of the next day, Ruan Xi took several pieces of fried noodles and gave them to Suyu, Suzhu, Yang's mother, Lin, and the others, and told them how to eat them, and let them taste the fried noodles.
Ruan Xi himself soaked a bowl of dry fried noodles in hot water and scooped up a spoonful or two of pickles. It tasted very fragrant and delicious.
"Miss, the dry fried noodles you made are soaked in hot water, they taste really delicious."
After Suyu finished eating a bowl of instant noodles, her expression was still unsatisfied, obviously overwhelmed by the dry fried noodles.
Ruan Xi was also very satisfied after eating, she smiled and said, "Actually, it tastes better when it's cooked."
In order to prevent the identity of the time-traveling woman from being exposed, Ruan Xi not only changed the name of the instant noodles, but also did not make vegetable and seasoning packets, but improved on the basis of dry noodles and sprinkled seasonings and spices when frying the dried noodles.
As for whether Ruan Sanniang will get it out after she finds out, Ruan Xi doesn't know.
Suyu and Suzhu's eyes lit up when they heard this.
After eating the fried noodles, Yang's mother was deeply moved. The fried noodles made by the fourth lady are not only convenient but also delicious. More importantly, this simple and easy-to-eat food will definitely be very popular after being spread.
Mother Lin lamented Miss Si's affection for Mr. Wen, and she could see the purpose of Miss Si's fried noodles at a glance.
After tasting the delicious instant noodles, Ruan Xi couldn't help but wrote a letter to Wen Tingzhou to tell him the good news. He also packed twelve pieces of dry fried noodles in a food box and explained how to eat them.
After Wen Tingzhou opened the letter and saw it, the tenderness in his eyes was about to overflow, and his whole body was full of joy.
"Ruan Ruan..."
This feeling of being cared by someone he likes is really wonderful, he suddenly longed to see Ruan Ruan, and had the urge to hold her tightly in his arms.
The appearance of dry fried noodles is simply the gospel for students.
Wen Tingzhou opened the food box, and twelve pieces of square fried noodles lay neatly in the food box, exuding an aroma.
"Zhang Qing, bring in a pot of boiling hot water, a clean large bowl with a lid, and a jar of pickles."
Zhang Qing who was next to him quickly took the order, he was very curious about the noodles sent by Miss Ruan Si.
A quarter of an hour later, Zhang Qing watched helplessly as the son took a piece of fried noodle and put it into a large bowl, poured boiling water into it, and then covered the bowl.
In less than half a quarter of an hour, Zhang Qing saw the young master lifted the lid of the bowl, and a strong and pleasant fragrance radiated out.
Zhang Qing couldn't help but sucked his nose and swallowed the secreted saliva: "It smells good, it smells really good."
Wen Tingzhou looked at the soaked dry fried noodles. It was not only fragrant, but also looked good. He added the pickles into it leisurely, and then started to eat.
Well, it tastes good, it would be even better if you can eat it with Ruan Ruan.
Wen Tingzhou felt a little regretful.