Wen only rushed back from the old mansion today, although he has picked up the housework again, but three meals a day is still Wanqin's job, and tonight's meal is no exception.

Wanqin is a maid from the door of the Cao family, and she has always waited by the hostess's side, and has her own standards for daily food. When she was in Jinling City before, she either had no authority or limited conditions, so she didn't say a word about the family's dietary standards. Now that she has returned to her hometown in Huyin, she has received the grace of her mother Wen, and she has been exempted from the punishment of grounding, and she can even intervene in her hands to give money, so she began to do things with her own ideas.

The Xie family's dinner, although there are no delicacies from the mountains and seas, only the general chicken, duck, fish and seasonal vegetables and other ingredients are used, but there are many dishes, the methods are complex and exquisite, and there are two flavors that even come out of the palace.

At least when Wanqin introduced those dishes to everyone, she was very proud and proud, both in her expression and in her heart.

Wen couldn't help but feel a little weak in his heart, knowing that his knowledge in this area was not as good as Wanqin's, so he didn't speak, only said that Aunt Qin was hard.

Xie Xianzhi didn't pay attention to it at all. Is court cuisine remarkable? He used to eat it a lot, too. But he was never distracted by these things, and he hoped to read a few more precious ancient books hidden in the palace, even the antique calligraphy and paintings hanging in the study of the prince of the East Palace, which were more worthy of showing off than food in his eyes.

Xie Jinzhi's reaction was calm, and Xie Huizhi didn't care. The former doesn't care, but the latter is a lot mixed with the gentlemen, well-informed, and doesn't think there is anything great about those dishes, just muttering in his heart: In this hot weather, these meats are fried and steamed, greasy and sweet, what's delicious? Firewood in vain!

Xie Yingfen and Xie Hanzhi glanced at each other quietly, and they both blushed a little. They felt that their aunt had made a mistake again. What is the situation of the Xie family now? Cooking according to the recipe in the palace? What is the need?

Xie Mulin was very calm, and after listening to Wanqin's introduction, he said bluntly: "It looks very exquisite, but will it be too troublesome?" Although the ingredients are not expensive, firewood, oil, and salt also cost money. We don't have many cooks, but we have a large population, so why spend time on one or two dishes? It's delaying other business. Besides, an eggplant needs a few chickens to accompany it, and there is no eggplant flavor, as if you don't want to eat the eggplant, but you have to eat it, so you have to use other ingredients to cover up its taste.

"Our family is now an ordinary gentry, and we can't afford to use the things in the palace to support pomp, and today is just a family banquet, not a banquet, and there is no need to show off so much. Let's do less of these two dishes in the future, just take fresh meat dishes, cook them in a less complicated way, and then adjust the taste better, so that the mother and brothers can eat deliciously, and can nourish everyone's body, it is enough. ”

Wanqin blushed, but she didn't dare to refute Xie Mulin's words, so she could only barely squeeze out a smile: "The second girl is right." "Paused," I used to watch a few housekeepers arrange the housewife's meals like this, and I also learned from it, and I did it today, but I forgot that the taste of the wife and the girl are different, it is too careless, and I hope that the wife, the young master, and the girls are not strange." ”

As soon as Xie Mulin heard this, he knew that she was still forcibly improving her qualifications, and he didn't bother to quarrel with her, so he only said, "Auntie is serious." The Xie family is not a prince, where can they dare to learn from the actions of the Chengenhou Mansion? My aunt has such a ability, and when she can set up a big banquet at home to invite distinguished guests, she can use two big dishes made by the palace recipes, which is enough for our family to show off in front of others. Usually three meals, you can use some home-cooked meals.

"I think the eldest brother, second brother and fourth brother are all weak, so they should eat more fresh vegetables and vegetables, less big fish and meat, a light diet, less oil, less salt and less sugar. The diet is too elaborate to be beneficial. My aunt is also a person who is used to seeing nobles, the dignitaries and nobles in Jinling City, the children in the family have been dressed and fed since they were young, and their clothing, food, housing and transportation are all meticulous, how many of them are healthy and healthy, and there are no diseases and disasters all year round? Ordinary children from small households, but coarse tea and light food, how many people are weak and sick like the children of noble families? It can be seen that people eat lightly, which is more beneficial to the body. ”

Xie Mulin quietly changed the concept, but no matter whether the people here heard it or not, they didn't reveal it. Xie Jinzhi also said to Xie Xianzhi: "The second sister is reasonable. The gentlemen and classmates in the academy also had light meals. If we eat too delicately and extravagantly, we will seem to be out of place, and it is easy for people to gossip. ”

Xie Xianzhi immediately said: "The second brother said very well. Then he respectfully said to Wen, "A mother prepares meals for her sons, and she is a loving heart. It's just that the sons are all scholars, and the daily three meals are inconvenient and extravagant, so please check your mother. ”

Wen said lovingly: "Good boy, since you advocate simplicity, then according to your wishes. In fact, our Xie family, the rules handed down by our ancestors, also have a saying that they don't eat from time to time. It's just that our group has been away from our hometown for a long time and has been contaminated with the prosperity of Kyoto, but we have gradually forgotten our old habits, and now it is time to change them. She turned to Wanqin, "Let's discuss it and make a new recipe." In the back kitchen, use fresh fish, meat and vegetables. You can also ask Mrs. Zongfang what kind of soup is suitable for this season. ”

Wanqin forced out a smile: "Yes, madam." "My heart sank. She clearly understood that this time, during the period when the main mother Wen was away from home, she took over the hand, and wanted to take the opportunity to show her ability to gain some authority, but her plan had failed, and it might have caused the dissatisfaction of the eldest young master Xie Xianzhi. Xie Xianzhi will most likely not support her plan in the future.

But it doesn't matter, Mrs. Xie is seriously ill and insists on staying in the old house. As the only daughter-in-law, Wen will definitely go over to serve the sick. When she is not at home, it is natural for the concubine to take over the gifts and take care of the children. There is still a chance, so there is no need to rush.

Wanqin told herself that she needed to calm down and slowly seek authority over housework in order to better support her son's academic future, and she was also expected to save a dowry for her daughter and plan a better marriage. She is hopeless in this life, but she gave up so much in exchange for today's days, her pair of children must not be mediocre all their lives!

A dinner ended peacefully.

After the meal, Xie Mulin proposed to the eldest brother Xie Xianzhi: "The eldest brother and the fourth brother are both weak, and now that they have eaten and rested, they will be each other's companions, and they will walk slowly in the courtyard a few laps to eliminate food, right?" The place where the back head passes through the courtyard is big enough, and you can go back to your own courtyard directly after eating, isn't it convenient? ”

She looked at Xie Huizhi again: "It's okay for the third brother to go with you, and you can also tell your brothers and brothers about what they have seen and heard in and out of the city." The eldest brother and the fourth brother are all Sven people, and they rarely go out to wander around, and it is the first time they return to Huyin, and they are not familiar with the local road conditions and personnel. The third brother has always had a talent in this area, but he can't bury it. ”

Xie Huizhi said with a smile: "Second sister, this is what you want me to amuse the eldest brother and the fourth brother to relieve boredom." Cheng, I don't have anything to do, brothers chatting, and I can pass the time. ”

Wen was pleased to see that their brothers and sisters got along well, and asked Xie Yingfen to follow along for two laps. However, Xie Jinzhi and Xie Mulin, the two brothers and sisters, were called away by her.

Their mother and son are in the second room, and they have to go to the second room to ask the second old lady Song for peace. This is part of the etiquette of morning and dusk.

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