Winter turned to spring, and Lu Xianger finally grew a year older, and it seemed that there were some changes from before. Of course, the appearance is more and more like the strengths of Lu Tai and Feng Sanniang, and under the influence of Lu Erniang's teaching and Chaoxia, in the eyes of outsiders, she is a well-behaved lady. But when facing his family, he is still the same as before.

"Zao'er, Xiao Tao, take some more firewood to the stove today, and I'll go over in a while."

In the Qing Dynasty, Lu Xiang'er stood at the door of the main house, said a few words to the jujube and Xiao Tao in the kitchen, and then jumped to the backyard to wash. Lu Erniang, who was sitting in the room and teaching Chaoxia to embroider purses, just wanted to say a few words, but was gently pressed by Chaoxia, so she shook her head.

Chaoxia, who had been gradually recognized by several members of the Lu family and Song Yuan, flashed a trace of warmth in her eyes, and said softly: "Auntie doesn't always have to take care of Xiang'er, in fact, she does better than those little ladies from big families." Just like embroidering this purse, I haven't embroidered as well as Xiang'er after learning it for so long. ”

"Chaoxia, you don't have to worry. Take your time, it will definitely be embroidered. Lu Erniang looked at Chaoxia with comforting eyes, but she sighed in her heart, this 'embroidery skill' is really difficult to stump the 'martial arts' strong Chaoxia.

It's been almost three months, and Chaoxia can't even embroider a decent pattern. Lu Erniang and Lu Xiang'er didn't know how much they had thought of, but Chaoxia still didn't make any progress at all, either the needle was broken, or the thread was broken. In a word, Chaoxia is really not suitable for holding embroidery needles, she should hold a sword.

Lu Xianger deeply understood this truth, and no longer thought of a way for Chaoxia's 'embroidery skills', but put all her energy on brewing wine and distilled spirits. After seeing the fruit wine made by Lu Xiang'er and receiving such a big welcome, Zao'er and Xiao Tao became Lu Xiang'er's loyal suitors. The two little girls heard that Lu Xiang'er was going to take them to make wine, and they listened to Lu Xiang'er's dispatch without remorse.

"Zao'er, this firewood doesn't seem to be enough, let's go get some. After the little lady has eaten, she will come to the stove. Xiao Tao was like the firewood when the fire was lit for the first time, and felt that these were still not enough, so she went out with the jujube to get it again. Don't look at the two girls who are not big, but they are both from farmers' families, and they really have some strength. When Lu Hong was not at home, these physical tasks were all done by the two girls.

Lu Xiang'er came to the stove hall after eating, and Zao'er and Xiao Tao were also busy, waiting for her dispatch. Lu Xiang'er saw the tired sweat of the two, so she waved her hand and said, "You go to eat, rest for a while, and start distilling in half an hour, and I'll go to see the fermentation of those vats." ”

"Got it, little lady." Zao'er and Xiao Tao thought that it would take a long time for the two of them to eat, but they didn't expect Lu Xiang'er to be close to each other, which made the two leave very happily, but they strengthened their loyalty to Lu Xiang'er in their hearts. Because at the beginning of Lu Xiang'er and the two of them to make wine, they told Zao'er and Xiao Tao that this is the Lu family's unique secret recipe and cannot be passed on, and I hope that the two girls will not talk about it to anyone. The two girls were very grateful to the Lu family, and after Lu Xiang'er's kindness, they thought more and more that they wanted to be loyal girls.

Lu Xiang'er took this opportunity to carefully observe the situation in the wine vat again. To be honest, Lu Xianger's process of distilling spirits is all limited to the concept and has never been actually operated. Therefore, this is the first time to make distilled spirits, Lu Xianger did not do much. Moreover, for the sake of safety, she uses mixed steaming and slag, which can save food.

To put it simply, the distilled liquor process is born from the rice wine fermentation process, but there is an additional distillation process. The so-called mixed distillation residue means that after distillation of the fermented grain or distiller's grains, a part of it is still fermented in the tank, and a certain amount of new ingredients and koji are added at the same time; Others are discarded. Not only can it save food, but also because of repeated fermentation, the quality of the sake is better.

Before, Lu Xianger had distilled it twice, and this time, according to the theory, the finished wine could be produced today. Therefore, Lu Xiang'er was very nervous in her heart, and she was a little afraid that she would mess up, so that everyone would be happy.

"Why, I'm a little nervous, this is not like the Lu Xiang'er I know." Chaoxia didn't know when she appeared at the door of the stove hall, and although her tone was light, there was still a trace of concern in it. In Chaoxia's heart, after this period of getting along, she didn't dare to treat Lu Xiang'er as a little girl at all.

Lu Xiang'er smiled, nodded and admitted: "Sister Chaoxia, I'm not afraid to tell you, I'm really a little nervous." After a busy few months, I didn't want to fail at all. The fruit wine is selling worse and worse, and the money it makes is getting less and less. If I can't make distilled spirits, I don't know where my brother's tuition comes from, and I can only make wine. ”

"You forced yourself like this to repay your kindness?" The corners of Chaoxia's eyes were raised, and her expression remained unchanged.

Lu Xiang'er raised the corners of her mouth and said, "Of course not, Sister Chaoxia should know." I regard my aunt and brother as the closest people, so I want to make some contributions to our family. In fact, after coming to Jiangnan, I lost my memory, although I also slowly remembered the past. But for my biological parents, I always felt that there was no mother and brother. It is also because of this that I want my aunt to live a worry-free life, even if I am married. ”

"I see." Chaoxia nodded, it was the first time she had heard Lu Xiang'er talk about amnesia. At the same time, she was a little abrupt, as if she understood something. However, Chaoxia saw Lu Xiang'er's puzzled face, and immediately said: "You are so sincere, God should bless you with success." Besides, even if you fail, you still have loved ones. Unlike me, even if I learned to embroider purses, I can't give them to my father-in-law. ”

"God's blessing is only one-tenth, and human effort is nine-tenth." Lu Xiang'er looked at the two big vats, remembering that there was another scene after she crossed over, and suddenly she suddenly thought about her biggest 'advantage', so she had some confidence. When she turned around again, Lu Xiang'er was already full of energy: "Thank you Sister Chaoxia for your explanation, my mood is much better." Even if I fail today, it doesn't matter, with my ingenuity, I will definitely make the best wine. However, Sister Chaoxia, I think you can embroider a purse, you don't have to give it to your father-in-law, you can also give it to your Langjun. ”

"How old is your little lady, just thinking about these things, and I'm not afraid that your aunt will talk about you." In ancient times, no matter what the background was, any girl talking about her Langjun could not be calm. Although Chaoxia's expression didn't change much, her act of turning around and leaving still made Lu Xiang'er secretly laugh.

Half an hour later, Zao'er and Xiao Tao raised the fire, and Lu Xiang'er held a scoop in her hand and watched from the passage where the wine was produced. From time to time, she also looked to see if the fire in the stove was big enough. Lu Erniang and Chaoxia also knew that this was a critical moment, and they also came here to look at the 'retort' type still on the stove.

Feeling the heat in the stove, Lu Xiang'er suddenly remembered Lu Hong. Originally, Lu Hong also wanted to see the process of Lu Xiang'er brewing distilled liquor for the first time, but it was very unfortunate that these few days were the days of the entrance examination of Luming Academy, and Song Yuan was accompanying Lu Hong to take the exam in Jiangling Mansion. I don't know how he did in the exam, whether he can be admitted to Luming Academy.

Lu Xiang'er was thinking about it, and she smelled the aroma of wine getting stronger and stronger, which couldn't be compared with those chaotic rice wines. With this aroma of wine, Lu Xianger understood that this wine was made. Seeing that the bamboo that produced the wine was dripping with a liquid as clear as water, Lu Xiang'er hurriedly took the scoop in her hand.

Lu Erniang and Chaoxia, who were standing next to them, also slowly smelled the aroma of wine, but the two of them couldn't believe that it was wine like water. In the wine they know, the wine is the kind of 'soup' that is a little yellow and a little chaotic. If they hadn't smelled it in person, Lu Erniang and Chaoxia wouldn't have believed it at all.

"Xiang'er, this is really wine, not water?" Lu Erniang didn't notice that Lu Xiang'er took half a scoop of wine, and was gently shaking it, observing.

On the liquid in the scoop, foam appeared with Lu Xiang'er's gentle shaking. The foam is the size of a mung bean, and when it appears, it slowly disappears. And Lu Xiang'er's expression changed from novelty and excitement at the beginning to calm and doubtful. Seeing that Lu Erniang almost forgot what she asked, Chaoxia was also very strange.

"Zao'er, you have to keep watching the firewood, you must keep it like this, don't be too hot, and no more small." Lu Xiang'er poured the wine in the scoop into the wooden barrel in front of her, and beckoned Xiao Tao to come over.

Lu Xiang'er took half a scoop of wine again and shook it gently, and said to Xiao Tao: "Xiao Tao, see my movements, shake it gently like this, and these bubbles will come out of this wine." Then I just stopped and watched the bubbles slowly disappear......"

Although Lu Xiang'er didn't understand what was going on at all, she did what Lu Xiang'er said and stood where Lu Xiang'er was standing just now. Lu Xiang'er didn't suspect it, and with the help of Chaoxia, she brought in the two clean empty jars outside, put them next to Xiao Tao, and put wine for her.

After finishing this, Lu Xiang'er took out another bowl, put half a bowl of wine in a wooden barrel and handed it to Lu Erniang, and said with a smile: "A-Niang, if you don't believe it, then try it." However, Xiang'er can say in advance that this wine is not something that ordinary ladies can drink. ”

"You underestimate A-Niang, right? Back then, A-Niang was in your father's wine shop, and she often tasted wine. Lu Erniang glanced at Lu Xiang'er and brought the bowl to her mouth.

Suddenly, the smell of wine that had never been smelled just now rushed into Lu Erniang's nose. Lu Erniang glanced at Lu Xiang'er in surprise, and took a sip. However, as soon as the sip of wine reached her mouth, she was spit out by Lu Erniang, really inhaling cold air, and fanning her open mouth with her hand. Seeing that Chaoxia was even more strange, she also took out a bowl and tasted it, but spit it out like Lu Erniang.

Holding back the spiciness, a little sweat appeared on the tip of Chaoxia's nose, and she asked a little unnaturally: "Xiang'er, what kind of wine is this, why is it so spicy." ”

Lu Xiang'er had long expected that Lu Erniang and Chaoxia would have this situation, and said proudly: "This is the exclusive secret recipe wine brewed by this little wine lady - soju." ”