Chapter 90: The Covenant

Things have already been washed, and because of the preparation of lunch for the long-term workers in the past few days, a lot of vegetables and meat have been prepared at home, and two days ago, the bolt sent a basket of mountain mushrooms and a wild mullet, which happened to come in handy today. Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info

Place the mullet on a cutting board and cut off the flesh on both sides, leaving only a fish rack. Put the fish rack in a crockpot rack and cook the soup on the stove, then slice the fish and marinate it with sweet potato flour and eggs.

Then take out a sauerkraut from the pickle jar, wash and cut it, and then prepare the chives, peppers, garlic, etc., and set it aside.

Then put glutinous rice in the washed whole chicken belly, sew it up with a needle and thread, put it in a clay pot, then put in green onion and ginger cooking wine, a little vinegar, add water, put it on the stove and start simmering.

Wrap the pork ribs in batter, fry them in a pan, take them out and let them cool for later use.

Blanch the radish seedlings, squeeze them dry and chop, cut the lotus root into small cubes and soak them in water, grate the tender gourd, beat the eggs and then add flour and stir well into the batter.

In the kitchen, the sound of chopping vegetables on the board is constant, the rhythm is fast but not chaotic, and the ingredients are processed one after another under Wang Jin's hands.

Li Mingqian and Wang Tang both looked at Wang Jin intently, as if they would miss something in the blink of an eye.

By this time, the crockpot on the stove was already bubbling out.

Lifting the lid, Wang Hibiscus puts the washed mushrooms into the crockpot, stirs gently, and then closes the lid and continues to boil.

Calculating the time, Wang Jin turned back to Wang Tang and smiled: "Come and help the eldest sister cook and make a fire." ”

Wang Tang got up from the chair with a bone, ran to the back of the stove and began to add firewood to make a fire, and did not forget to explain to Li Mingqian in a crisp voice: "Big brother, Tang'er is the best at cooking, and he can cook delicious pots!" ”

Li Mingqian couldn't help but wonder.

"I'm going to start stir-frying, it might be a little choking, if you can't help it, go to the front and avoid it." Wang Jian smiled slightly.

Raising his eyebrows, Li Mingqian said: "If the girl can bear it, I should have no problem thinking about it." ”

You can do it, you will have to run later! Wang Jian thought secretly in his heart, smiled lightly on his face, and said no more.

The first dish is sweet and sour lotus root. After stir-frying, there is a faint sour aroma wafting in the air, which is very appetizing. The white lotus root is dotted with red and green peppers, and the color is attractive.

The second dish is stir-fried radish sprouts. Wang Hibiscus added some edamame to it, and the slightly bitter taste in the fragrance was especially greasy.

The third course is the gourd omelette. Brush the pan with oil, pour part of the previously mixed batter, carefully spread it out and fry well, the aroma of the omelet is mixed with the fragrance of gourd silk, which makes people appetize.

The fourth dish is sweet and sour pork ribs. Fry the pork ribs again until golden brown, pour the sweet and sour sauce over them, and sprinkle with chopped green onions.

The fifth course is sauerkraut fish. After the oil was hot, Wang Hibiscus poured the prepared green onions, ginger, garlic, peppercorns, peppers and chili peppers into it and stir-fried, and gradually a spicy and choking breath permeated the air, and a wicked smile appeared on the corner of her mouth.

"Ahh Sure enough, Li Mingqian sneezed.

Wang Hibiscus turned her back to him and smiled smugly. If it weren't for the fact that you can't eat spicy food, I'll cook all the dishes into a chili version just now, and I'll make sure you run away right away.

Add water to the pot, put in the sauerkraut, cover the lid and cook for a while, Wang Hibiscus uncovers the clay pot of the fish shelf, takes out the fish shelf and throws it away, puts in the cabbage, preserved eggs and a small handful of open ocean, and seals the fire of the stove when it is cooked.

At this time, the sauerkraut in the pot has been boiled out of its fragrant aroma. Lifting the lid of the pot, Wang Jian put the marinated fish fillets into the pot, and when they were cooked, he ordered: "Tang'er, remove the fire!" ”

Wang Tang immediately pulled out the firewood, leaving only a little primer to maintain the temperature.

Boiled the soaked fungus in boiling water, mixed with a little vinegar and soy sauce, and the meal was ready.

After packing the food and taking it to the dining room, Ruan Minyu was sitting in a chair counting the copper plates in her arms with a happy face, and when she saw her coming, she immediately greeted her, and said excitedly: "Sister Jin'er, I won, I won!" ”

Wang Jin put the food box on the table and asked with a smile: "Really, how much did you win?" ”

Ruan Minyu glanced at Wang Mu and said proudly: "A full seventy copper plates!" ”

"I've won twenty too!" Zhuang Xue leaned over and said.

"That's good, they're all so powerful!" Wang Jin praised, "Quickly put away the copper plate, let's get ready for dinner!" ”

After a table of dishes was set, people were also full. Maybe the food is particularly delicious or everyone is in a good mood, and there is no soup left on the table, and the pot is shoveled out and eaten with chicken soup.

Because Ruan Minyu and Zhuang Xue had the habit of taking a nap, after taking them to wash their hands, Wang Jin put them in their rooms to rest. Then arranged for her mother, younger brothers and sisters to take a lunch break, she made a pot of tea, and sat in the courtyard with Li Mingqian to chat.

"Li Gongzi, do you remember the three things we agreed on before?" Wang said.

"I didn't dare to forget it for a day." Li Mingqian said with a slightly solemn expression.

"I've thought of two things." Wang Jin looked at Li Mingqian and said softly, "First thing, I want to sign a ten-year grain and cotton purchase agreement with the Li family. ”

Without any hesitation, Li Mingqian nodded and said, "Okay." ”

Wang Jin took out the agreement prepared in advance from his sleeve and handed it to him, saying, "I have already prepared the content, and the annual purchase price will be adjusted accordingly according to the market price, and the son will not suffer a loss." ”

Li Mingqian accepted the agreement and nodded: "I naturally trust the girl." ”

"The second thing," Wang Jin paused, "Li Gongzi should know Zhu Ming, the helmsman of the Cao Gang, right?" ”

Li Mingqian's heart was slightly different, and he nodded: "There are contacts in business." ”

Wang Jin smiled: "I want to ask Li Gongzi to help me check the list of all the people and investment merchants who handled the shipping accident of the Cao Gang a year ago from the date of preparation." ”

"Is it because of my uncle?" Li Mingqian sighed slightly in his heart and said: "This matter involves a bit wide, and knowing too much is only harmful to the girl." ”

Wang Jin smiled faintly: "So the son knows that there is something wrong?" Either way, I'm sure I'll get to the bottom of it. ”

Seeing that she seemed to have made up her mind, Li Mingqian nodded and said, "Actually, I have been sending someone to investigate this matter, and after confirming the facts, I will inform the girl of the information I have obtained." He said with a solemn expression, "But I hope the girl will not act rashly." ”

"I know I still have a family, and I won't do stupid things." Wang Jin smiled lightly.

Li Mingqian's heart twitched slightly, and her smile clearly revealed a hint of determination. Thinking of the ten-year agreement in his hand, he has a bad premonition.

"This matter is much more complicated than you think," Li Mingqian pondered, "It involves a dispute between the court and the court, and the Li family lost nearly 100,000 taels in that sea voyage, and they can only wait and see what happens, girl..."

Wang Jian waved his hand lightly and said with a smile: "What does the fight between immortals have to do with me, a mortal. All I have to do is find out the truth to comfort my father's spirit in heaven. ”

Li Mingqian's brows frowned slightly, and the bad premonition in his heart was even stronger.

"Then please be patient, and I'll let her know as soon as I confirm the news." He groaned slightly and said, "In addition, the girl's glass tripod has been repaired by a safe craftsman, and it will be delivered in a few days." ”

"Well, I have to worry about Mr. Lao Li." Wang Jindao.

"It should." Li Mingqian said.

The two sat in the courtyard drinking tea, each with their own thoughts, silent.

In the evening, when he returned to Li's mansion, Li Mingqian summoned Suixing.

"How's the guy who sent out last time check it?" Li Mingqian asked.

"The bottom of those crew members has been almost touched, and the situation in Sichuan has not been thoroughly investigated, and it will take some time." Follow the star road.

"Send some more people over, and we must find out before the end of the year." Li Ming said, his fingers tapping on the tabletop, "The one named Ye Qingmu also sent someone to check it again." ”

Following the star's order, Li Mingqian sat quietly and pondered, and a sense of firmness flashed in his eyes.