Chapter 12: Kidney Bean Rolls

Jiang Yan asked Pei Lan to help her find a crop called white kidney beans. Pen % fun % Pavilion www.biquge.info

When I checked the information last night, I found that the reason why Duanmu Chen had a hobby of eating sweets was because when he was a child, the current queen mother - at that time was still the second-grade Concubine An, who gave birth to a son in the third year of entering the palace, because the queen was not pregnant, and Concubine An was the only pet at that time, and she was the highest among the concubines in the palace, Duanmu Chen was cultivated by the emperor as the successor to the throne since he was a child. The little Duanmu Chen was carried to the imperial study when he was not as high as the table, and he sat all day, and all kinds of celebrities were found by the emperor to teach him. Although he never complained about suffering, it was inevitable that the body of a child would be a little difficult. So when he was allowed to see his mother every few days, the kidney bean rolls made by his mother became his sweetest and best memory.

It's a pity that the good times didn't last long, although he was the successor set by the emperor, and he was directly named the crown prince after the age of eight, but his mother concubine has not been favored by the emperor, although he was later promoted to a concubine, but he has been lonely as a cold palace. Probably because the feeling of being happy with each other was too good before, and the contrast after falling out of favor was too strong, Concubine An's spirit gradually became a little abnormal, since Duanmu Chen was crowned the prince, she has not been out of the palace, although she occasionally smiled at Duanmu Chen who went to visit her, but she never made him a kidney bean roll again. After the first emperor died, he was even more stimulated, so that now he is hiding in Fushou Palace and does not come out, and no one is allowed to visit. This time, when I came out to escape the summer, the queen went to invite it several times, and she pulled the queen mother out with the idea that "Beizhuang was built by the first emperor with great effort".

After the age of eight, Duanmuchen never ate kidney bean rolls again. Although this pastry is not complicated to make, white kidney beans can be cooked for a long time, pressed into bean paste pancakes, and then spread on red bean paste and rolled up. However, white kidney beans themselves contain toxic proteins, which must be directly roasted at ultra-high temperature to destroy this toxin, which means that white kidney beans should be evenly stir-fried in an iron pot over high heat before being boiled into bean paste. After being eaten by a person, white kidney beans containing toxic protein will not have any discomfort for a while, but if taken for a long time, it will destroy the body's immune system, and a small cold may kill you.

At this time, although people didn't know what the immune system was, they also knew that white kidney beans were poisonous if they were not handled well, so he never revealed anything about kidney bean rolls, and he never ate them again, and this pastry became a taboo in his heart.

When she saw this, Jiang Yan was still a little sad, thinking about such a young child, the mother didn't care, and the father was a big radish, and she didn't dare to eat what she liked for fear of being hacked, hey, it was also quite pitiful. It was probably Duanmu Chen who saw his father's feelings for his mother's concubine when he was alone, and later changed his mind and caused his mother's spirit to be stimulated, and he instinctively didn't dare to love someone anymore, so that his harem was a scene of rain and dew.

As soon as he sighed for a while, poor little Duanmu Chen, Pei Lan knocked on the door and came in: "Master, the white kidney bean slave you want has been brought to you." ”

Jiang Yan happily took the white kidney beans to the small kitchen that she had just begged Duanmu Chen to build for her, and began to try to make kidney bean rolls. Although Pei Lan and the others didn't know why the master indicated that they wanted to make this kind of dessert, they could guess that Bajiu was made for the emperor. Thinking that a few cooks were driven out just now when they wanted to help, the master's heart for the emperor is really touching. Pei Lan was determined to spread what Jiang Yan did today to the emperor's ears.

After several days of trying, Jiang Yan was finally able to make a kidney bean roll that was barely full of color and flavor. After the palace people up and down the Quanxian Yuan Pavilion tried the taste, Jiang Yan finally said with confidence that she only owed Duan Muchen the shareholder wind.

After Wang Chuyao accepted the favor that day, it was the sole pet for five days. In those days, Duanmuchen came to see Jiang Yan once, but it happened that Jiang Yan was taking a nap, so Duanmuchen stood up and left. Jiang Yan calculated, why should she come here these days, the favorability of 56 points is not good-looking.

Sure enough, a decree came the next day, and today the Xianyuan Pavilion is in charge.

Under Peilan's nervous gaze, Jiang Yan still had a good lunch and took a good nap, until Peilan's brows were frowning and she was about to kill mosquitoes, so she walked unhurriedly to the small kitchen.

Sure enough, there was a sound at the end of the day, Duanmu Chen came from afar, and for the first time, he didn't see the figure waiting for him at the door.

With an empty heart, Duanmu Chen couldn't help but walk into the Xianyuan Pavilion with little displeasure, and then saw the little woman sleeping on the table under the dim light.

Pei Lan followed behind and explained nervously: "The emperor is good, the master has not rested well in the past few days, but whenever he has time, he learns to make pastries, and he cooks by himself from beginning to end, so that slaves and maids and others can't interfere." Today, the master was very happy when he knew that the emperor was coming, and he didn't sleep in the afternoon, so he went to the small kitchen to make pastries after a few mouthfuls of lunch, and waited for the emperor to come up. When the slave maid came over just now, the master also told the slave and maid to prepare the emperor's favorite Longjing tea, who knew that the slaves and maids would not notice it for a while...... It's all the fault of the slaves and maids, and I hope the emperor won't blame the master. ”

Duanmu Chen's heart was sour, and he said softly: "What about the pastries made by your master?" ”

"It's the plate in front of the master." Perrin replied.

Duanmu Chen originally only paid attention to Jiang Yan, but under the light, he could clearly see the dark green and somewhat pale face under her eyes, and even the red lips were a little darker. At this time, as soon as Pei Lan said it, he saw the plate of pastries that was being placed in front of Jiang Yan.

Kidney bean rolls!

It turned out to be a kidney bean roll!

His pupils contracted suddenly, who told her about the kidney bean rolls!

At this moment, Jiang Yan muttered something slightly, then rubbed her eyes and sat up. Pei Lan immediately stood over and reminded in a low voice: "Master, the emperor is here." ”

Jiang Yan looked up and saw the dark emotion in Duanmu Chen's eyes, and chuckled in her heart, it seemed that it was going well, but there was a blank joy on her face: "Concubine, concubine to the emperor to say goodbye." Hurriedly got up and saluted, Duanmu Chen still looked at her like that, and did not stop or scream, she continued: "The concubine fell asleep while waiting for the emperor, please atone for the emperor's sins." ”

Hearing her talk about this, Duanmu Chen's mind flashed what Pei Lan said, and then looked at the cyan color under her eyes, and her face softened a lot: "It's me who came late." Hurry up, it's not like you don't have to salute when no one is around. ”

Jiang Yan stood up, and Ying Ying smiled: "Thank you for your forgiveness." Then he walked to Duanmu Chen's side, hugged his arm and shook it, and whispered, "The emperor hasn't come to see the concubine for several days." ”

"Huh? Want to get me? Duanmu Chen's eyes were heavy, and he couldn't see what emotion it was.

Jiang Yan seemed uncomfortable, so she didn't look at him at first: "Cai, there is no one." Then he pulled Duanmuchen's sleeve and walked to the table: "The concubine has nothing to do these days, and she learned to make a pastry." Without waiting for him to speak, he continued: "It's a snack in the concubine's hometown, and the concubine hasn't seen it in the palace yet, and I don't know if the emperor can like it." ”

Then, as if he remembered something, his eyes dimmed: "When the concubine was a child, her mother made this cake for the concubine...... After the death of her mother, the concubine did not eat for a long time. She smiled gloomily: "The concubine almost doesn't remember the taste." But," she raised her head and looked at Duanmu Chen seriously: "The concubine still wants the emperor to taste it." ”

Duanmu Chen was shocked when he heard this, and looked at her fixedly.

Jiang Yan's big eyes were already covered with a layer of mist, and she looked at the plate of pastries lightly: "This kind of pastry is called kidney bean rolls." It's even simpler. But for the concubine, it can be called the concubine's best memory of the family. The pair of flowing eyes looked at Duanmu Chen again, with endless affection: "In the past, when the concubine was at home, she often dreamed of her mother, but since the concubine entered the palace, the emperor treated the concubine so well." The mother also seemed to know that the concubine was doing well, and she never dreamed again. But that day, the concubine dreamed that she was eating kidney bean rolls. The long eyelashes blinked slightly, and two lines of tears flowed: "Although the mother did not appear, the concubine knew that she wanted to tell the concubine that she was still thinking about the concubine, and she was still thinking about the concubine ......" finally couldn't help crying bitterly, and choked up to ask Duanmu Chen for the guilt: "The emperor, the emperor atoned for his sins, the concubine, the concubine is rude...... The concubine really, really misses her mother......"

Duanmu Chen's heart was moved, he stretched out his hand to stop Jiang Yan in his arms, and held her back one by one, his voice was gentle as if he was afraid of scaring her: "Yan'er, don't cry, your mother must want you to be happy, if she knows, she doesn't want you to mourn so much." After another pause, his voice was a little tight: "I will also treat Yan'er well, so that your mother doesn't have to worry." We'll all be ......."

Mu Lin and Pei Lan went out with the palace people early to guard, and only the two of them were left in the palace at this time. Jiang Yan didn't speak again, just hugged Duanmu Chen and cried sadly.

Infected by Jiang Yan's cry, Duanmu Chen felt that his eyes were also a little astringent. Maybe it's the feeling of sympathy, maybe the warmth in his arms is too real, and for the first time he is willing to reveal his heart: "When I was a child, I also ate kidney bean rolls. The man in his arms shook his body and looked up at him, he lowered his head and pecked her, and continued to tell the secret secrets: "Before I was made the crown prince, my mother often made this snack for me. At that time, the happiest thing was that every time I came to the palace of the concubine, there were kidney bean rolls made by the concubine herself waiting for me. He lowered his head and rubbed Jiang Yan's forehead: "It's really delicious." ”

Jiang Yan's tears couldn't help but gush out, hugging him tightly: "Your Majesty ......" "Call me peaceful." Duanmu Chen pressed against her forehead and closed her eyes: "An Ning, it's the nickname that my mother gave me." She used to call me that. ”

"Tranquility, run slowly." "An Ning, are you tired today? Otherwise, talk to your father, don't be in such a hurry. "An Ning, the concubine made your favorite kidney bean roll, come and eat it."

The gentle expression seemed to be still in front of her, but in the blink of an eye, she didn't recognize him, she only remembered one person, only the emperor she called day and night. So much so that after he ascended the throne, she never saw him, as if her emperor was still there and never left.

"Tranquility, tranquility," was also such a gentle voice, but more lingering. It was Jiang Yan who was whispering, and she said, "The Queen Mother must wish you peace all your life." Mother, she treats you very well. ”

"The mother really treats me very well." Duanmu Chen grabbed Jiang Yan's little hand and kissed it lightly on the lips: "At least, it used to be good." ”

Jiang Yan's eyes widened, looking at Duanmu Chen in a daze, her eyes washed by tears were as clear as water, and the reflection of him alone made him can't help but kiss him.

"Once upon a time, my father liked my mother very much, and even spoiled her for a few years." After being silent for a long time, he spoke softly, and Jiang Yan didn't urge him, just leaned on his shoulder gently and listened to him quietly: "Later, my father didn't like my mother so much. He said it harshly, but he paused and said: "I am also the emperor, and I can understand my father's thoughts." It is really impossible to sit on this throne and favor one person alone. But the mother concubine she doesn't understand, she, she has done a lot of things, for her father. ”

The faint voice could not hear joy or anger, as if he was telling someone else's affairs: "Later, I was named the crown prince, and the mother concubine was also promoted to a noble concubine, but my father never set foot in the palace of the mother concubine again. said that it was a concubine, but in fact, it was like a cold palace, and even young low-ranking concubines would come to ridicule the concubine. At that time, my mother did not want me to know this, and she was afraid that it would affect my future, so she closed the palace door and never stepped out again, and no one was allowed to enter. He hugged Jiang Yan's hand tightly: "This level is thirteen years!" On the day I ascended the throne, I went to welcome her as the queen mother, but she didn't know me anymore...... She doesn't know me anymore...... Hehe......" In the low laughter, some hot liquid dripped on the back of Jiang Yan's hand, and she looked at the water stains in a daze, and her heart hurt.

Even if she already knew about his past from the information, she would feel sympathy, but when she heard him talk about it at this time, she felt so sore and painful, and her heart seemed to be held by something, so she couldn't help crying again, and hugged him tightly: "Your Majesty, Anning, Anning......"

"Don't cry, don't cry for me." Duanmu Chen kissed her tears, "I'm fine now." Taking a deep breath, he only felt as if a big stone had disappeared from his heart, and it was unexpectedly as happy as he had never been: "Let me try the kidney bean rolls made by Yan'er." Hey, I don't know if I can eat it. ”

Jiang Yan slapped him reluctantly, burst into laughter, and the tears on her face became crystalline.

After the two finished eating a plate of kidney bean rolls, they were silent for a while, looked at each other and laughed again. Jiang Yan spoke first: "The concubine ...... when she was a child" was interrupted by Duanmu Chen as soon as she said a few words: "Don't call yourself a concubine in front of me in the future, there are only you and me here." "And you and I are different from my father, the queen and the princess. He didn't say the rest of the words, he believed she would understand.

Raising her eyes softly, Jiang Yan raised her hand to caress the corners of her still moist eyes, and her eyebrows were crooked: "Okay." ”