Chapter Ninety-Nine: The Flower Dynasty Festival
What is barbecue?
That's the food that is popular in the modern streets and alleys, and can be called the king of the night market, what kind of grilled gluten, grilled corn, grilled sausages, grilled chicken hearts, grilled eggplant...... are all Qi Ling's favorites.
Although everyone says that barbecue oil is unhealthy, who can resist its deliciousness?
Looking at the curious eyes of everyone in the pavilion, and then thinking about the taste he was once familiar with, Qi Ling swallowed a mouthful of saliva and began to popularize science.
"Have you ever eaten barbecue?"
Everyone nodded, barbecue, a common food, they had naturally eaten it.
Zhao Wan'er also said quickly.
"Of course I've eaten it, I heard that the barbecue meat is still passed down from the Western Regions, but the roasted meat is jerky, and it doesn't taste good, that is, it's just a fresh meal."
Qi Ling didn't expect that the barbecue of this dynasty had no taste, shouldn't it be crispy on the outside and tender on the inside?
She thinks that maybe the baking and seasoning methods of this dynasty are different from modern times, as long as she changes a little at that time, the taste will naturally not be bad.
She comes from modern times and has eaten countless delicious barbecues, and even her family sometimes sets up a barbecue stand in the yard to entertain themselves.
Therefore, Qi Ling thinks that his barbecue skills are still okay, at least he can surprise this group of ladies.
"Barbecue is to cut all kinds of vegetables and meat into thin slices or small pieces, and then wear them with bamboo skewers, marinate them with seasonings, and then raise a charcoal fire, and put these skewers on them to cook, just like barbecue."
She talked to everyone, but the more she talked about herself, the hungrier she became, and she decided to go back and quickly cover up the matter.
"Grilled vegetables? Can that be delicious? ”
Everyone is a little skeptical, after all, what they are used to eating on weekdays is either cooked, or fried, baked, and they have never been eaten.
Seeing that they were a little suspicious, Qi Ling immediately said, "Of course it's delicious, will I still lie to you?" ”
"When the time comes, I will make some unique sauces, brush a thin layer of oil on them, and when they are almost baked, then brush them with a layer of sauce, and the heat of the charcoal will bring the flavor of the sauce to the vegetables and meat."
"If you sisters love to eat chili peppers, you can also sprinkle another layer of chili powder, and when the time comes, take a bite, salty and delicious, not to mention how delicious it is!"
Hearing Qi Ling's description, many people also secretly swallowed a mouthful of saliva and began to think of that taste.
"I can't wait to hear your description."
Zhao Wan'er muttered to herself, her eyes were full of longing, and the others also echoed her when they heard her say this.
"Me too, I've just eaten a few pieces of refreshment, and I'm hungry again."
"Miss Qi Ling, it's a kind of torture for us to say this, now we know how delicious it is, but I can't eat it dryly."
Hearing everyone's words, Qi Ling laughed.
"It's still mine, so since everyone is so interested in barbecue, I will definitely grill a few skewers for each of you at that time, so that you can satisfy your cravings."
"How can a few strings be enough? I see, a dozen strings per person is about the same! ”
Zhao Wan'er looked at her and said, her face was full of expectation, and then she turned her head and spoke to everyone.
"I see that everyone agrees with Sister Ling's suggestion, so let's go to the village as she said at the next meeting, what do you think?"
"I think it's okay, we have already been to all the places in this city, there are no new tricks, according to what Miss Qi Ling said, you can play and eat on the mountain, don't mention how interesting it is, I definitely have no opinion!"
"I don't have a problem with that, I want to taste what that so-called barbecue tastes like right now!"
"I want to go fishing, and when I catch a fish, I can grill it on the spot, and I can have a grilled fish, wouldn't it be more fun."
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Naturally, no one in the pavilion had any objections, and they all nodded in agreement, so Qi Ling's suggestion was finalized.
Qi Ling thought that he would still be busy making lipstick in the past few days, and Meng Huan and Gu Jinfeng's new store was about to open, so he had to help out, so it would definitely not work these days.
She pondered for a moment, then spoke slowly.
"Sisters, let's just wait until the Flower Dynasty Festival is over and get together, if it's early, the climate is not so warm, if it's a few days later, I'm afraid the flowering period will pass, those days are just right."
As for Qi Ling's avoidance of the Flower Dynasty Festival, there is naturally a reason.
The solar term of the Flower Dynasty Festival was told to Qi Ling by the peach blossoms a few days ago, and it can be regarded as a very interesting festival in this dynasty.
On this day, young boys and girls have to bring a few spring flowers to the street to play, when the time, the streets and alleys, everywhere are large bouquets of flowers, just like a sea of flowers, everywhere is filled with the fragrance of flowers.
Moreover, there is no need to be bound by the etiquette of men and women on this day, and you can make a small exception.
If a man meets a woman he likes on the street, he can give her a flower in his hand to show his appreciation.
If the woman is also interested in the man, she should put the flower hairpin she received on her head to express her heart, and if she is unintentional, she will also send the flower in her hand back.
If you test each other like this, even if you show your heart, and you won't hurt each other's face, so that it's too embarrassing.
It's just that the more flowers in a woman's hand, the better, and the more the more admirers.
For men, it is natural that the fewer flowers in his hand, the better, otherwise it will show that he has been rejected by many women before, which is not a happy thing.
Even on that day, ten flower envoys were selected from among the young women, and they were to dress up as the gods of flowers, and ride through the streets in horse-drawn carriages until they had walked through the city.
It's just that this selection is naturally a bit strict, not only the appearance must be beautiful, but also the temperament must be consistent with all kinds of flowers, and it must be knowledgeable, which can be called another form of beauty pageant in this dynasty.
It's just that if anyone is chosen, it also shows that she is a good woman with both ability and political integrity, not only will more people pursue her, but after getting married, she will be looked down upon by her in-laws.
These two benefits are also considered to be the dreams of women now, so naturally everyone is a little eager to do so during the election.
Whether it works or not, whether it is capable or not, whether it is beautiful or not, it is natural to try it, in case you are lucky, you will be selected.
Therefore, a few days before the Flower Dynasty Festival, these ladies must be busy preparing for the election, so naturally there is no time to gather.