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The second day of the Lunar New Year.

Early in the morning, others were still sleeping well, but the Shi family had already gotten up early. In the rumbling sound of grinding, a new life began.

The soaked soybeans are milled in a circle and round, turning into a snow-white thick slurry and falling, and then filtered through gauze twice, cooked in the pot, and then poured out one-third of the soybean milk, and then poured out the soybean milk from a high place, so that it and the soybean milk with brine at the bottom fused in a cheerful tumbling, wait for a while, skim off the foam, and a pot of snow-white and smooth tofu flowers is ready.

This is Nianfu's first attempt at the family handicraft, waiting to see the tofu flower perfectly out of the pot, it is a long breath, there is an indescribable excitement and satisfaction.

After much consideration, the family decided to make a living from their old profession. Fortunately, the pair of silver earrings that the third wife gave that day was not pretentious, so she relied on it to exchange soybeans with others, and then add some tools damaged in the fire to return to the old business.

Hui Niang added a bowl of hot fresh bean curd, sprinkled the sugar and handed it to her daughter, "Tired, right?" Serve hot. ”

Nian Fu is not polite, and enjoys the fruits of his labor. Leaving two buckets ready to pick out and sell, Hui Niang gently scooped out some tofu flowers, rested them on a wooden plate that had been laid with cloth, wrapped them and pressed them. When this is set, it will be tender tofu. If you press it firmer, it will be dried tofu.

I was about to prepare the sauce, but I saw that a spoonful of tofu flowers had been delivered to my mouth, looking at her daughter's sweet smiling face, Hui Niang only felt that the hard work of this morning was gone.

"It's enough for my mother to eat one bite, and you can eat the rest yourself."

"I'm full, don't try to rob me of my job." Nianfu stuffed the remaining half bowl into his mother's hand, "Eat quickly, I'll prepare side dishes, don't delay going out for a while!" ”

Hui Niang smiled very happily, and saw that her daughter carefully cut the chives, coriander and pickle sauce, and crushed the crispy peanuts, walnuts, almonds and other dried fruits, and brought the ginger boiled sugar water, and the mother and daughter could go out.

It was just dawn, and when the townspeople got up one after another, they heard the sweet voice of the girl wafting in the quiet morning.

"Tofu flowers! Fragrant and sweet tofu flowers, hot tofu flowers just out of the pot......"

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The third wife's maiden surname is Lu, and it is about a dozen miles away from Ouyang's house, although it does not belong to Huai'an Town, it is also under the jurisdiction of the same county.

However, in the past few years, the Lu family has really made a fortune, built high-rise buildings, and built them in such a magnificent manner that they are even more generous than the Ouyang family's five-entry old mansion that has been passed down for hundreds of years.

The second day of junior high school is the day of returning to the door, and there are many female dependents who come and go back to their parents' homes along the way, but the third wife lifted the curtain from the car and looked at it several times, and she never saw her dragging a whole car like this, and she couldn't help but feel a little complacent.

When they arrived at their parents' house, they greeted each other well, unloaded the gifts and took them out, looking at the envious eyes of everyone, the third wife was even more proud. It's just that I didn't see my brother come out to greet him, which was a little unpleasant.

Sister-in-law Fang Shi hurriedly explained, "Your brother was still preparing to welcome you yesterday, but he was invited by the county lord of the county government early in the morning, and I don't know what happened, so I specially instructed you not to blame if you come." ”

The third wife was relieved when she heard this, and after a short time, Uncle Lu came back, but with a sad face, as if he had encountered trouble.

"What's going on?"

She just didn't ask, Uncle Lu was going to say it, closed the door, and ordered the subordinates to retreat before saying, "The wife of the county lord is happy, it is a happy event, but the harm is so bad that she can't eat anything." I have found countless doctors to see, and I have tried all kinds of plum preserves, but I just can't do it. So the county lord called me privately and wanted me to recommend a good cook. I immediately reported a few dishes that our family was good at, but when they heard it, they shook their heads and said that they had tried it and it didn't work. Look at this, what should you do? ”

The local county lord's surname is Tang, and the third master of the Ouyang family also went to visit him at the beginning of his tenure, and the third wife also heard about it. Zhilu said that this Lord Tang is more than forty years old, but now this lady is newly married. Not to mention being younger, the family also has a bit of a background. If it weren't for the war and chaos, he would never have married him. And in order to marry her, the county lord also ruthlessly lied about the death of Yuan Pei, which was his wish.

Now that the new lady is pregnant, it is naturally the top priority in the hearts of Lord Tang, but she doesn't care whether she has a son or not, and what is more important is that the lady can't have an accident. If anyone can do this, he will open his mouth in front of him.

Uncle Lu just happened to have a request for Lord Tang right now. He made some unexplained windfalls in the war, and his majesty was majestic, but he was afraid that someone would settle accounts after the autumn. Therefore, he is currently active, and he wants to seek an errand for a township regiment to practice.

The messenger is just a false name, no grade, to put it bluntly, a militia leader. But you have to have this false name in order to justifiably raise the villagers, hold sticks and guns, and take care of the family and the hospital in the name of maintaining the safety of one party.

The county also received a lot of benefits from Uncle Lu, so he was willing to release the news to him in advance. And Uncle Lu thought that if he wanted to make this contribution, he had to come and beg his sister.

"People say that three generations see what they eat, and five generations see through it. That county lady is also a noble person, if you want to serve her, I'm afraid you have to get someone from Ouyang's family. If it is done, my brother will have benefits, and he will not be able to forget you. ”

The third lady chuckled proudly when she heard this, "Brother's words are out of sight, but a cook, I will ask Aunt Yu to bring someone over in person when I turn around, and it doesn't matter if I stay for a few more days." ”

Uncle Lu was overjoyed, thanked him again and again, and turned back to give his nephew a red envelope, which naturally made the little fat man very satisfied.

It's the fifth day of the Lunar New Year.

Aunt Yu, who left early in the morning of the third year of junior high school, came back with a disgraced face, "...... The lady had a terrible taste, and she couldn't eat cold, nor did she want to eat hot, nor sour, but also appetizing, and we stayed there for two days, and our head turned a little whiter......"

The third wife's eyes widened, and she only asked the result, "Then say no?" ”

Aunt Yu didn't dare to say anything, and the steward of the Lu family who sent them back next to her also helped to intercede. said that they really did their best, and Uncle Lu was not surprised.

And especially praised, "Actually, the Meizizi sauce that your family sent is good, but it's a pity that it is mixed with raw and cold vegetables, and the doctor is afraid that it will not be good to eat, so he is not allowed to eat more." Later, a crab shell baked cake made by Sister-in-law Liu met Mrs. Liu's wishes, but unfortunately she had to make it early, but the county lord still rewarded the money. ”

But that sauce was made by Sister Mu, and Sister-in-law Liu was brought by the eldest wife Cui, okay? The steward of the Lu family didn't know the inside story, and after praising it, the third wife only felt even more embarrassed, and sent the person away in a fit of anger, and immediately became angry, "Useless thing!" On weekdays, I will blow my mouth at home, why can't I go out and see the real chapter? ”

Aunt Yu cried with a sad face, and she didn't dare to refute, but if she didn't say anything, seeing that the third wife was angry, it was possible to kneel for a day.

Dead horses should be a live horse doctor! Aunt Yu's heart was crossed, and she gritted her teeth and said, "I think that Mrs. County Zun doesn't have to do a good job, but wants to eat something fresh, then Sister Mu is a smart person, maybe there is a way?" ”

The third lady was moved when she heard this, but she had already driven people away, and if she wanted to call them back, how faceless would she be?

At this time, Aunt Yu couldn't care about decency in order to be exempted from punishment, and said, "If the wife thinks it's okay, why don't you let the slave and maid ask for an invitation?" At most, she will only give a few taels of silver, and she may not be distracted. ”

The third lady was relieved when she heard this, "Then I'll leave this matter to you." Before it gets dark, hurry up! ”

Aunt Yu was overjoyed and hurriedly got up from the ground, but after standing for a long time, she didn't see the third lady open her mouth to get her the silver taels for the errand.

"What, are you still waiting to receive your reward?"

As soon as Aunt Yu heard this, she knew that she was going to bleed herself, and she didn't dare to let go of her, so she turned around and went out.

But the sister of the Mu family is not at home.

She went out with Hui Niang in the morning to sell hot bean curd, and in the afternoon, she had to sell tofu and dried tofu. It's just that although this business is done, it is really hard.

Hui Niang was reluctant to let her carry the burden, so she only let her daughter follow her to help, but just like that, after a few days, Nianfu's face was also blown and her voice was dumb, and Hui Niang was not distressed when she saw it.

It just snowed again yesterday, and I didn't let my daughter come out today, but Nianfu also felt sorry for her mother, and she had to follow her. Fortunately, the weather was cold, and the neighbors looked at their mother and daughter pitifully, and besides, tofu was a small dish that could be used anywhere, and if they could help, they could help it, and it was sold very quickly. Seeing that today's tofu is about to be sold out, both mother and daughter are very happy.

Nianfu looked at the remaining two pieces of tofu and said, "Mother, let's not sell this, it's a little broken, if it's sold as cheaply as yesterday, it's better to go back at night and I'll burn a pine nut tofu and we will eat it ourselves, it's still a dish." ”

Hui Niang also had this intention, "Okay, I'll send this plate of dried tofu to Aunt Song, you take the tofu and go back first." ”

"Want to play on your own? No way! Nian Fu wrinkled his mother's naughty wrinkled nose, picked up a basket, loaded the plate of dried beans, and walked forward in a hurry, "I'll send it to Aunt Song first, you go back first!" ”

How can Hui Niang rest assured that her daughter will go alone? Helplessly, he smiled and stepped up to keep up with the burden, "You slow down, be careful of falling!" ”

Mrs. Song's house is in the east of the city and she has opened the best restaurant in town. Today, I want this lot of dried bean curd in preparation for the opening of the market on the sixth day of tomorrow to entertain the men and guests.

When Nianfu sent the dried tofu, she saw that Aunt Song was talking to a steward at the door, so she stood and waited.

Just listen to the steward and can't hide his disappointment, "Is that all?" ”

Aunt Song smiled bitterly, "All the recipes we can make are here, if you don't look down on it, we can't do it, so let's ask another master." ”

The steward said, "How can you help me and give me ideas." If you can use it, our lord will not be able to treat you badly. ”

Aunt Song said, "We are open to do business, how can we push the business sent to the door out?" I really can't wait, so please don't be surprised. ”

As soon as she raised her eyes, she saw Nianfu, "Girl, come in!" It's cold outside, I'll check it out for you. On such a snowy day, why did you come alone? ”

"My mother is behind, I'll let her go slowly, and I'll bring it to you first." Since he listened to half of it, Nianfu couldn't help but ask more, "What's wrong?" [bookid=1698933,bookname=《囍》]