At the same time, the smell of burnt pepper and garlic gradually took over everyone's sense of smell in the air.

The smell is more irritating to the nose, but it is also more appealing to the appetite.

Everyone couldn't help but shift their eyes to the bowl, only to see that the pepper and garlic that had been stacked in the center had been scattered under the impact of the hot oil.

The red pepper has turned into a darker red-black, and even the white minced garlic has been stained with a layer of burnt yellow.

Just when everyone felt that this was already very satisfying, Zheng Wan suddenly sprinkled a handful of white sesame seeds and coriander on it, which made it even more dazzling.

Everyone stared intently at the five large bowls and began to wonder in their hearts: why did time pass so slowly, and when would they be able to enjoy this boiled fish?

Like them, Su Xingzhang felt that time passed very slowly, and he was really immersed in discussing with Cui Zhiyun how to find out the mastermind of the illicit salt case.

But as the discussion became more and more in-depth, the distance between him and Cui Zhiyun became closer and closer.

For the aroma of potstickers stained on Cui Zhiyun's body, the smell is getting stronger and stronger.

I didn't have breakfast today, and I only drank a few teas when I came here, and after drinking tea for such a long time, I feel that today is after the charter has been finalized.

He felt that it was very necessary for him to ask Cui Zhiyun what kind of incense he used, which could completely cover up the fishy smell on his body, and even make people smell drool.

So, Su Xingzhang suddenly closed his eyes and opened them, looked at Cui Zhiyun with burning eyes, and inquired:

"What kind of fragrance did Cui Jiancheng use from the Western Regions recently? It smells pretty special. ”

Hearing this, question marks instantly popped up in Cui Zhiyun's mind, and he didn't understand how the topic had shifted to the incense on his body when he was still counting the matter of private salt just now.

However, looking at Su Xingzhang on the opposite side was very curious, he gently raised his sleeve, sniffed it, and replied:

"Recently, the time on duty has been tight, and the lower officials have not used any incense."

"Cui Jiancheng doesn't have to hide it like this, the people are so fragrant, and the nobles of the family are even more sought after. It is even more common for men to use incense, just talk about it, and the official will never tell the second person. ”

With that, he also raised his chin, indicating that there was no need to hide.

Cui Zhiyun shook his head helplessly and explained:

"It's not that Su Siqing hasn't heard the previous rumors, Xia Guan really hasn't used incense for a long time, if there is any smell on his body, it is all contaminated in the capital water prison."

Hearing this, Su Xingzhang immediately withdrew his upper body tilted in the direction of Cui Zhiyun, and looked at Cui Zhiyun suspiciously.

felt that Cui Zhiyun should not deceive in this regard, so he had to ask:

"The main thing is that the incense on Cui Jiancheng's body today smells very fragrant, and the officials are hungry, so I want to ask what kind of spice it is."

Hearing Su Xingzhang's explanation, Cui Zhiyun's eyes couldn't help but smile, but he didn't expect that Su Xingzhang, the secretary of Dali Temple who seemed to have strict laws and strict punishments on weekdays, still had such a side.

At the same time, he was also delighted with Zheng Wan's cooking skills, and just smelling the fragrance on his body could make Dali Siqing ask regardless of his face.

"The fragrance on Xia Guan's body is because of the morning food used in the public kitchen this morning, maybe it is the smell of that time."

When Su Xingzhang heard this reply, he was even more surprised than he heard that Cui Zhiyun used new spices in the Western Regions, who didn't know that the public chef of the capital water supervisor made fish for meals and ate fish for a meal?

In the past, no one who came to the Metropolitan Water Superintendent to assist in handling official duties dared to stay as long as they smelled the food of the Metropolitan Water Superintendent.

But now, Cui Zhiyun actually said that he used the morning food in the public kitchen.

Coupled with the fragrance that the tip of his nose kept inhaling into his body, it was proving that Cui Zhiyun's words were true, but why did he just not believe it?

Cui Zhiyun saw Su Xingzhang's hesitation and explained: "Our chef has a new chef. ”

"I see."

Hearing this, Su Xingzhang suddenly felt that he had found the right reason, and changed the chef, but it was a change of world.

coughed lightly twice, and said righteously: "This official feels that there are still clues in the case of private salt, and there are still clues that have not been sorted out, and it is estimated that it will take a few hours to discuss with Cui Jiancheng." However, now that it's almost time for lunch, let's eat first and then talk about anything else. ”

"Since Su Siqing wants to eat, please come here."

Cui Zhiyun himself also wanted to try it in the public kitchen, and Su Xingzhang's words gave him a valid reason, so without saying a word, he stood up directly and led Su Xingzhang to the direction of the public kitchen.

On the way to the public kitchen, the two of them saw many people running towards the location of the public chef.

So, the two of them listened to an anxious "Meet Cui Jiancheng," and after staggering, they sped up the speed on their feet and quickly ran in the direction of the chef.

Seeing that Su Xingzhang was stunned, he couldn't help but look forward to the lunch prepared by the chef today.

So he casually asked, "I don't know what kind of dishes the chef of the water supervisor usually prepares for lunch?" There must be fish. ”

Chapter 77: Lotus Root Bone Broth

In fact, this is also the first time Cui Zhiyun has lunch in the public kitchen, thinking that his chef is "famous," he said without changing his face:

"No matter what the ingredient is, our chefs can make it into a meal."

Su Xingzhang heard it in his ears, but it was not like that, and suddenly felt that he was too hasty to propose to go to the kitchen of the capital water supervisor for lunch?

If it is still those fish feasts that he is accustomed to, how can he turn his head and walk more smoothly later?

While his mind was in the middle of his thoughts, the two of them had already arrived at the kitchen's door, and a spicy smell kept coming from the courtyard.

As soon as Su Xingzhang smelled this smell, he immediately realized that the fragrance was emitted by the now famous pepper.

couldn't help but glance in the direction of Cui Zhiyun, after all, it was this Cui Jian Cheng who spread the pepper practice.

Now their Dali Temple chef also uses pepper in some dishes, as for the taste, it depends on the chef's own research and development.

Anyway, the chef of their Dali Temple made it ordinary, and it couldn't be compared with the red crayfish banquet sold at the banquet outside.

What about the water supervisors?

When Su Xingzhang didn't realize it, he had already been aroused by the spicy smell in front of him, and his steps couldn't help but speed up, wanting to see what the dishes with such a strong aroma were.

Lunch was about to be served, and everyone was already getting used to lining up.

It's just that the line at this time is significantly shorter than the one who eats morning food in the morning.

Cui Zhiyun was also curious when he saw it in front of him, and just when he was puzzled, the voice of the discussion in front of him just gave him the answer.

"Huh? Why are there so few people for lunch? ”

"Hey, hey, hey! Those guys still don't know that today's lunch was also made by Mrs. Zheng. ”

"What? You didn't tell them? ”

"Tell them, what are we going to eat? When it comes to food in front of you, a little selfishness is still understandable, isn't it? ”

"Hahahaha! Cunning, but I like it, no wonder today's team is so short, I think I can have an early lunch. ”

Su Xingzhang, who was standing behind him, also heard these words, but he didn't expect that in order to eat a bite, the people of the capital water supervisor actually used a strategy.

It seems that he should be worthwhile today.

Faced with a crowd, he naturally blended in, standing at the back of the line, waiting for his turn.

As the team continued to move forward, he also smelled a richer and richer fragrance, which was stronger and more charming than what he smelled on Cui Zhiyun's body in the morning, and his mouth was almost unable to hold the saliva inside.

Unconsciously stood on tiptoe and craned his neck to look at the dishes at the front of the line.

It was covered by one figure after another, but this did not extinguish his curiosity, it only made his neck stretch longer.

stretched out, let Zhao Qingyou see a magical scene, in the center of the long line, there was actually a head in the middle of the road getting closer and closer, if you don't look carefully, you think there is a supernatural event.

When it was finally Su Xingzhang's turn, he looked at the brightly colored dishes in front of him, and immediately found the dishes using peppers through the red.

At this time, on the table, there are stir-fried bracken vegetables in emerald green, dried dried shreds in rich colors, and a piece of boiled fish with bright red □□oil covering the surface.

Zhao Qingyou saw the unfamiliar face appear, and immediately introduced:

"Today's chef serves stir-fried bracken, cold salad with dried shreds, boiled fish and lotus root bone broth, I wonder what you want to eat?"

Su Xingzhang immediately identified the three dishes on the table by their names, pointed to the bright red dish that made people's tongues tingle when he looked at it, and asked:

"That's boiled fish?"

"Yes."

"Then take it all."

"Whoa."

Su Xingzhang's eyes immediately moved with Zhao Qingyou's action of beating vegetables, watching dishes of different colors appear on the plate, and he subconsciously swallowed his saliva.

After Zhao Qingyou finished stir-fried bracken and three-color dried shreds, he immediately handed the plate to Zheng Wan on the other side.

Zheng Wan took the plate and put it on the tray below, and by the way, put the small bowl that had already contained the boiled fish and lotus root bone broth inside.

Then he handed a tray full of food to Su Xingzhang, who had already walked in front of him.

Su Xingzhang subconsciously took it, and he was still sighing in his heart that such a novel cooking mode was much more convenient and fast than that of their Dali Temple.

As soon as he turned around, Cui Zhiyun, who followed closely, appeared in front of Zheng Wan.

Zheng Wan handed the placed tray to Cui Zhiyun, thinking that the other party would take it and quickly put down a bowl of boiled fish.

But suddenly he heard a familiar voice in front of him, "Thank you Zheng Niangzi!" ”

As soon as she raised her head, her gaze broke into Cui Zhiyun's clear eyes, the corners of her mouth unconsciously rose, and she replied:

"Cui Jian Cheng is polite, these are all responsibilities. Today's boiled fish and spicy red crayfish are different flavors, and Cui Jiancheng can savor them. ”

"It's really time to taste it."

The two briefly talked a few words and quickly returned to their original positions.

Zheng Wan took advantage of Zhao Qingyou's introduction to others to the dishes, and seized the time to put out the boiled fish and lotus root bone broth.

Cui Zhiyun walked unhurriedly towards Su Xingzhang, who was already sitting upright.

As soon as he sat down, Su Xingzhang said in a slightly complaining tone:

"Cui Jiancheng's speed is not as good as that of this old man, it smells very good, but I don't know what it tastes like?"

"Definitely won't disappoint Su Siqing."

"In this way, you must taste it carefully, Cui Jiancheng please use it."

"Su Siqing, please."

As soon as the words fell, Su Xingzhang's chopsticks were already stretched towards the boiled fish that he was most curious about.

There is really no other food on the table that can rob the strong position of boiled fish.