Steward Qin and Lin Xiaozhu glanced at each other, and immediately understood Wu Pingqiang's intentions.

Although each person only asks about the time of one pillar of incense, there are only three people in total, so there is not much time to lose. But since a noble person is a noble person, his energy must be very precious, and patience should not be very good. As the saying goes, three times is as light as water. The three of them went in one by one, and they all asked the same questions, and when they asked the third time, the nobleman would definitely be impatient. Wu Pingqiang didn't have the courage to be the first to go in, and the third felt that he was at a loss, so it is understandable that he is competing to be the second now.

Lin Xiaozhu wanted to understand this, pursed his lips and smiled, took two steps back and sat down. Since Wu Pingqiang opened her mouth first, she just wanted to fight, and there was no reason. Let's sit back and wait.

The three of them are all their own students, even if Steward Qin is emotionally biased towards Lin Xiaozhu, it is not easy to be partial at this time, so he has to lead Wu Pingqiang away.

After a pillar of incense, he appeared again at the second gate. This time, only Lin Xiaozhu was left, and the two didn't have to bother at all, and followed each other directly to the door of the main house.

The little guy standing in front of the door with his hands down saw the two coming, and said, "Master, the apprentice of the third cooking class is here." Hearing a "hmm" from inside, he raised the bamboo curtain blocking the door: "Please come in." ”

The afternoon sun shone obliquely into the room with the lifting of the bamboo curtain, illuminating the originally somewhat gloomy room extremely brightly. Lin Xiaozhu stepped into the room, although he lowered his head and lowered his eyes, he still glanced at the room with his residual vision. I saw that the layout in this room was completely different from Yuan Tianye's, showing the atmosphere of wealth and nobility. And the chair that I thought should sit on the high of the nobleman was empty; On one side of the room is a rosewood screen with a pine crane longevity pattern.

That noble man should be sitting behind the screen.

Lin Xiaozhu's curiosity was aroused. This meeting was blocked by a screen, if it weren't for the majestic and low "um" just now. She thought it was a woman. But now this nobleman, obviously a man, is still blocked by a screen. It seems that this noble person is really mysterious, even if they are apprentices with simple identities, they must also be guarded against not being able to meet.

"This girl, you can only ask three questions. Let's start asking. The little guy standing next to her spoke. The tone is gentle and the tone is calm; Stand with your hands down, and don't squint. It seems to be very well-behaved.

Although Lin Xiaozhu has not studied medicine, he likes to look at people and ask questions. Observe a person's posture, face, and spirit. You can always see something, such as physical condition, lifestyle habits, and dietary preferences. But now that I'm blocked by this screen, I can't see anything. I could only think about it for a while, and began to ask questions: "May I ask what your preferences are in terms of diet?" ”

"My grandfather likes to eat meat the most, and he is not happy without meat." The inside has not yet been answered. The little guy replied.

Lin Xiaozhu gently saluted the little guy and expressed his gratitude. Then he asked, "May I ask you what are the taboos on eating and drinking?" ”

The little guy was stunned for a moment, and couldn't help but raise his head and look at Lin Xiaozhu carefully.

The two in front of me heard that the prince likes to eat meat. I thought I had found the right direction, and asked two questions about what kind of meat I like to eat. What is your favorite dish to eat? But this little girl asked such a question.

Just now he was surprised that there was a female apprentice in this prospective cook, and he was a little unimpressed-how could this woman be a cook? The iron pot alone can't be turned over a few times, let alone a dozen or twenty dishes at once, which is all manual work. But at this time, as soon as the female apprentice asked the question, he felt that the female apprentice also had the advantage of a female apprentice. At least this thinking is different, and it knows to turn a corner and ask questions. The prince's question. Isn't that just the turning point?

But...... What if you ask? The prince likes to eat meat, but he can't eat meat. The princess, the prince, the prince, and countless imperial doctors were helpless about this problem. Even if this young apprentice asks and knows the situation, what can he do to solve it?

Come to think of it. He sighed secretly and replied, "Is it taboo, that is, to avoid meat and heavy taste." ”

"What?" Lin Xiaozhu raised his eyes and looked at the twenty-something-year-old boy in front of him in amazement.

This nobleman's favorite food is meat; But the most inedible thing is meat?!

"What's this, but your third question?" The little guy raised his eyes and looked at Lin Xiaozhu, and a teasing smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

"No, no." Lin Xiaozhu reacted and hurriedly denied it. He also asked, "Do you often feel dizzy, palpitations, and weakness?" ”

Hearing this, the little guy was stunned and didn't speak, but Yuan Zhibai's voice came from inside: "What, little girl, do you still know medical skills?" ”

As soon as Lin Xiaozhu heard the question he asked, he also brought out the main master, and couldn't help but feel that he had achieved a little success, so he hurriedly bowed down and replied: "Back to the master, Xiaozhu doesn't know medical skills." It's just that this diet is closely related to physical health, so I pay a little attention to it. ”

She just relied on a little medical knowledge in her previous life, from the taboo of liking big fish and meat, but not big fish and big meat, she was unwell as soon as she arrived at the villa, and vaguely guessed that this noble man was likely to suffer from the three highs-—— high blood lipids, high blood pressure, and high blood sugar that are common to modern people. If this is the case, for the sake of the body, you can't make those dishes with big fish and meat according to the taste of the diners.

"Hmm." Yuan Zhibai was lying on the bamboo couch behind the screen, and he had no interest in talking. Diet is related to the body, and he has heard a lot of what the doctor says. But his biggest preference in life is meat. If you want him to be a vegetarian, he doesn't think it's interesting to live. So he doesn't like to hear this sentence the most. He waved his hand at the moment, and said with some impatience: "Master Ben's body is just as you said. Okay, after three questions, stand down. ”

"Please." The little maid heard the master's displeasure, and hurriedly made a gesture and invited Lin Xiaozhu out of the house.

Steward Qin picked her up at the second gate, and when he took her out of the courtyard, he told her: "The noble person is not feeling well these days, so let Yu Jiaoxi and Ma Jiaoxi cook food carefully for him and take care of it." So your game will be played in three days. ”

Three days later? Doesn't that mean you have three days to think about the recipe?

That's good news. Lin Xiaozhu smiled bitterly.

"Besides, because of a distinguished guest these days, Childe instructed that you don't have to go to his yard to feed the birds. Let's concentrate on developing the dishes for the competition. Steward Qin said again.

"Yes." Lin Xiaozhu thought back to the guards on the third floor and the outer three floors in the main courtyard, which was in stark contrast to Yuan Tianye's simplicity of wanting to do it himself, but he was glad that he didn't have to feed the birds anymore. These big men were moody, and in ancient times they had no human rights, and it was as easy to execute a slave as it was to crush an ant. It's okay, she doesn't want to hang out here.

Since Lin Xiaozhu didn't have the opportunity to go to Yuan Tianye's courtyard, he naturally had no way of knowing what dishes Yu Jiaoxi and Ma Jiaoxi had cooked for the guests. Since Xia Shan and Wu Pingqiang came back that day, they have been locked in the small kitchen, tinkering with cooking. As for what to cook, Lin Xiaozhu didn't think to inquire at all. However, Zhou Yuchun was anxious for her, and went around there several times, and after being told by Lin Xiaozhu, she said that if she did this, she would win and let people gossip, so she gave up.

And Lin Xiaozhu has been cooking one thing since the moment he came out of the main courtyard, and that is vegetarian dishes. In her previous life, she went to the temple with her friends to burn incense and ate a vegetarian meal in a nunnery, and she still remembers the vegetarian fast. She always felt that if it was done well, the taste of this vegetarian dish was no worse than that of meat.

But the three teachers taught her many dishes, including countless big dishes and small dishes. Vegetarian dishes are also taught. However, I don't know if the three teachers themselves are not good at it, or because there were no monks in this era, and the study of vegetarian cuisine is not as refined as Chinese history. In short, they didn't teach vegetarian dishes very well, and Lin Xiaozhu didn't learn them very well. At this time, to make tofu into a meaty taste, it is really a headache for Lin Xiaozhu.

However, in the recipe that the old man gave her, there is a dish of arhat whole fasting, that is, hair cabbage, mushrooms, winter bamboo shoots, vegetarian chicken, fresh mushrooms, golden needles, fungus, ripe chestnuts, ginkgo seeds, cauliflower, carrots, tofu, yuba, etc. are stewed in a casserole. The old man described it in the recipe, saying that this dish is colorful, has a unique taste, has a mellow taste, and is not greasy to eat. But Lin Xiaozhu has never done it. I want to practice at this time, but I can't get the ingredients together. Besides, that's all the ingredients the old man left for her, and if she takes them out, they're gone. For an indispensable first place, she was reluctant to take it out.

"Xiaozhu, you come." Zhou Yuchun knocked on the door and ran in, and mysteriously pulled Lin Xiaozhu over, "After you said that, I didn't go outside Xia Shan and Wu Pingqiang's small kitchen. But just now, I happened to pass by, Wu Pingqiang opened the door, and I smelled a strong aroma. He must be making meat, it seems to be braised pork, and there will be no mistake. ”

"Meat?" Lin Xiaozhu was stunned.

In fact, judging from the situation of this guest, he should not like to eat anything other than meat dishes. After all, it was this guest who judged the game. Cooking the meat dishes he likes to eat is the most appropriate way to do it. As for what will become of this guest's body, it is not up to this meal of meat to decide. Therefore, it will not be too much responsibility. Therefore, Wu Pingqiang's approach is understandable.

But Lin Xiaozhu himself is determined not to cook meat. In her opinion, as a chef, the first concern should be the health of the diner, and on the basis of being conducive to his health, and then work on the taste.

It's just that......

Lin Xiaozhu looked at the failed tofu in front of him, shook his head, and sighed.

Zhou Yuchun had never seen Lin Xiaozhu with a depressed expression. However, she knew that Lin Xiaozhu couldn't ask what she cooked; I don't know what the topic is, and I can't help much. patted Lin Xiaozhu's shoulder at the moment and comforted: "Don't worry, take your time." There are still two and a half days to go. (To be continued)