Chapter 39: Looking forward to going out
"Your two older brothers have made the same friend outside. He told me a few days ago that he wanted him to be their brother-in-law. I'm afraid they'll arrange for you to meet that person privately. Chen's mother saw that her daughter had misunderstood, so she specially explained.
That's what it means.
Li Yi hurriedly agreed: "Mother, don't worry, I won't meet with strange men in private." Of course, those who have already met are not "strangers".
Chef Lu in the big kitchen has been having a bad time lately.
Madame got a recipe from the palace and let herself study it, hoping that she could make a dish in it.
He was overjoyed: the recipes in the palace! Wouldn't it be better to learn how to cook? Be sure to research the dishes in the recipe well.
His ambition was extinguished after reading the whole recipe: several braised dishes in the recipe were mentioned: "big ingredients", what is that?
Wontons and dumplings don't need to be "big ingredients", but if you wrap the filling in the dough, won't the filling be exposed? He didn't dare try.
Also, both soups need to be filled with "tofu", what is this? Never heard of it.
He can only make a "scorched face", which can be regarded as an explanation for himself and his wife. He had to give up the rest of the dishes. But Madame still didn't let him go, and ordered him to only cook the dishes in the recipe recently!
He had no choice but to do it. After doing it for five days, he was disgusted by everyone in the house. He can understand them, the same thing, eating too much will produce a rebellious mentality.
In the past, he was in charge of the big kitchen, whether it was the master or the subordinate in the house, what to eat was up to him. There were also nearly ten people under his command, including side dishes and fires. What a view!
Although they all knew that this was Madame's order, they all blamed him in their hearts for not being able to read the recipe, so they were punished by Madame.
He was about to make amends to his wife, hoping to restore the normal diet in the house, but news came that the young lady had made a delicious meal according to the recipe!
He didn't believe it! But when the Chen Chef stood proudly in front of him, wrapping the filling in with dough but not falling out, he had to believe it.
Miss has two new dishes every day, both of which are loved by everyone. Is cooking really a matter of talent? I've been a cook for so many years, can't I compare to a yellow-haired girl?
There are two paths in front of him: one is to find another way, and the other is to ask the young lady for advice. Whichever one he chooses, it will not be an easy task for him.
"Master!"
This mother-in-law is also called to do what she does! I'm thinking about a way out in the future, and I'm too lazy to take care of her!
"Boss! Miss is cooking a new dish at noon! ”
What the?
Li Yi, who returned to the room, was so excited that she couldn't take a nap, so she found Xiaocui and discussed going out with Xiaohong.
The two girls were also affected by her emotions, and the three of them talked about it in the wing. It is estimated that the volume was not well controlled, and even the old lady heard their voices.
At dinner, the old lady asked about Li Yi.
Today's dinner, Li Yi made a bowl of noodles for the old lady. The old lady, who was expecting the surprise, couldn't help but be disappointed. However, I couldn't bear my granddaughter's hard work in vain, so I tasted it.
It's completely different from the white water surface you used to eat. The flavor is rich, like a mixture of many kinds of vegetables. The noodles are filled with such a harmonious and rich soup that you can't help but taste the flavor again and again, and soon the bowl of noodles is finished.
"This bowl of noodles is very different from what I usually eat." The old lady said with satisfaction.
"The main thing is that the soup is different. Yun'er used bean sprouts, celery, shiitake mushrooms and radish to boil a pot of soup today. The taste is very delicious, and the noodles cooked in a pot of soup can be seasoned with a little salt. Li Yi explained while handing the old lady a handkerchief.
"You're smart!"
"Yun'er can't bear the word smart, but it's just a matter of heart. If the old lady can eat a few more bites, I will be satisfied. ”
"Hahaha, I know your filial piety." After laughing, the old lady sighed: "Since you moved here, I have more laughter here." ”
"I can vaguely hear your laughter when I wake up from a nap today, which makes me feel a lot better."
Li Yi was shocked and hurriedly apologized: "Old lady, I'm sorry for arguing with you." ”
"Didn't bother me. I've always been quiet here, and it's a little lifeless. You've added a lot of energy to this place, and it's too late to be hungry and like it. ”
Li Yi saw that the old lady did not look angry, and as soon as she breathed a sigh of relief, she heard her ask, "What is so happy at noon?" I'll hear it too. ”
This is in ancient times, there is no personal privacy at all, and you must inform your elders where you are going when you go out. Li Yi knew that she would tell the old lady about going out sooner or later, but she didn't expect it to be so early!
"A few of us were discussing what to prepare for going out." Die and die.
"Out of the house? Who are you with? The old lady could not hide her surprise.
"I'll be alone and bring two maids."
Calm down, don't be afraid, and finish what you have to say. Li Yi took a deep breath and was about to tell the old lady what she said to Mother Chen again.
"Your mother agreed?"
The phrase "uh......" was stuck in the throat, "yes." ”
"If she agrees, you can go." The old lady agreed very simply. It seems that there is some kind of agreement between her and Chen's mother.
"One thing to remember, protect yourself." Although the old lady agreed to her going out, she was still not at ease, and couldn't help but explain.
Everything went smoothly unexpectedly, and Li Yi happily responded: "Yun'er will." I won't let them leave me. ”
"You need to spend silver when you go out, and you will pay two taels of silver from my account to Miss." The second half of the sentence was said to Liu's mother.
"Grandma......" Li Yi was touched by the old lady, and just wanted to say something of thanks, but was stopped.
"Well, I remember all your thoughts about me. Something like money is just something outside of the body. I'm a lot older, and I don't have much to spend. ”
The old lady spoke so intimately, Li Yi had to thank her: "Thank you, grandma"
The old lady patted her hand: "I lived in the market when I was young, and I still miss the excitement of that time." ”
Li Yi saw that the old lady was very sexual, so he sat beside her and pestered her to talk more.
"It's not easy to live in the capital. I am a widowed mother with a child who is studying, and my life is difficult. Fortunately, the neighbors around him were enthusiastic and willing to help, and your father was competitive, so he was admitted to the lifting of people at a young age. Then I married your mother, and I began to enjoy it. ”
Am I being too sensitive? The old lady began to live a good life, not because her father was promoted, but because she married her mother? Li Yi was puzzled, but she didn't dare to ask in detail, so she had to praise the old lady for being blessed.
"Haha, silly girl. I am blessed because of you. Because of the three of you, I can only face the ancestors of the Chen family after I die: the Chen family has a queen. ”
"The old lady's blessing is long, when your great-grandson is born, I will have four generations in the same house." Li Yi was surprised: Why didn't you find out that you were so good at speaking auspicious words before?
Sure enough, it is the environment that makes people!
The old lady was very amused by her, and told many interesting things that she had encountered when she was young. It wasn't until Liu's mother came over to remind the old lady that it was time to go to bed that the two found that it was dark outside.