Gourmet Red Chamber: A Chronicle of Baochai's Rebirth

Chapter 23 Plum Blossom Soup Cake

The ladies in charge secretly complained that she was unlucky, but they didn't dare to touch her misfortune, so they all left in a hurry.

Wang Xifeng scolded for a while, then felt calmer, and warmly stretched out her hand to support Xue Baobao, "These slaves are the most reckless, and the master will give him two face, so he just thinks that he is also the master, and deceives others. It's really hateful!"

Xue Baobao nodded in agreement, "What my cousin said is that our family's servants are also like this, the relationship is intertwined, everyone has face in front of the master, and no one can be offended.

Before coming, my wife made the decision to send them all out, leaving a few loyal and reliable ones, so I don’t worry.”

Although Wang Xifeng is capable and pungent, she is the housekeeper of Rongguo Mansion, with Jia Mu and Mrs. Wang on top, and the servants below are like Xue Baobao said, they can't move easily at all, and they are really constrained everywhere. Hearing Xue Baobao's words, I can't help feeling envious.

This is the advantage of being able to truly be the master of the house. You can dismiss whoever you want, without looking at this face, just look at that face!

Of course, more importantly, I can move into Rongxi Hall!

No more cramping in this tiny room!

I just don't know when I can wait until that day!

Xue Baobao didn't know that in such a short period of time, Wang Xifeng's mind had already taken several twists and turns, and asked, "Niuniu, are you awake? I made some thirsty cakes to stimulate body fluids and relieve coughs."

It is cold now, if a child suffers from a cold and his throat is uncomfortable, there is no need to rush to take medicine, just take a few tablets.

This food is delicious and sweet, Niuniu must like it."

Wang Xifeng hurriedly thanked her and ordered Niu Niu to be brought over.

At this time, the little girl who will be named Qiaojieer by Grandma Liu in the future is only two or three years old, wearing a red jacket trimmed with white rabbit fur, saluting Xue Baobao in a dignified way, like a round red lantern, Very likable.

Because Sister Qiao is young, she is the only one among the girls in Jia's mansion who has a blood relationship with Xue's family. Xue Baobao specially found a very delicate and precious crystal bottle, and asked Yinger to tie it up and wear it. A few small golden bells are fancy and cute, and can be tied around the waist as a sachet.

Sure enough, Sister Qiao fell in love with her at the first sight, and she held on to her tightly.

Xue Baobao took out a piece of Kete cake from the crystal bottle and fed it to her, and asked her, "Is it sweet? Is it delicious?"

Sister Qiao nodded vigorously, and said childishly, "It's delicious!"

After a pause, he added, "This is the most delicious medicine I have ever taken!"

Everyone was amused by the child's innocent words, Wang Xifeng stretched out his hand, teasing her deliberately, "Since it's so delicious, give a piece to your mother."

Sister Qiao hesitated for a moment, then gave the bottle to Wang Xifeng with great reluctance, and told her earnestly, "You can only take one tablet, and you can't take more of the medicine."

The whole room laughed so hard that Wang Xifeng returned the bottle to her daughter, "Stingy! Give it back to you!"

Sister Qiao thought she was angry, so she held the bottle in a daze and didn't know what to do.

Xue Baobao took the bottle and handed it to Wang Xifeng, "Cousin also try it, this can be eaten as candy even if nothing happens, it will moisten your throat and lungs."

Wang Xifeng tasted a slice and praised it, "How is this made? Why isn't it sold outside?"

"I followed the book to school. Not only is it troublesome to do this, the raw materials are also hard to find. Where do ordinary medicine halls sell this? It's better to drink a dose of medicine and everything will be fine!"

Wang Xifeng couldn't help laughing, "It's what you said. I didn't expect you to know some medical principles at such a young age."

"It's all about drawing gourds according to the book. If my cousin doesn't mind, next time, I will make some orange cakes for my cousin. It will be smooth and clear for the leader.

I see how complicated my cousin's housekeeping is, and I can't help getting angry occasionally.

It’s okay for a short time, but after a long time, it will hurt your body. That taste is better than this one, and it’s good to eat it as a snack.

Some time ago, I made some for my mother, and my mother said it was very good, and even lost the card game with the mothers, and the mood was much smoother! "

Wang Xifeng laughed loudly, "Then please trouble my cousin, see if I will be more comfortable with cursing after I eat it!"

Xue Baobao also laughed. Regardless of other things, Wang Xifeng is definitely a social worker. He can talk to anyone and make everyone feel happy.

In modern times, it is definitely a good hand in public relations and sales!

Although Sister Qiao is young, she has developed an aesthetic sense. She likes the two beautiful sisters Xue Baobao and Zhen Yinglian very much. Not to mention that these two beautiful sisters also give her candies and are very affectionate with Xue Baobao.

Wang Xifeng was very surprised, "My family has always been afraid of strangers, but they are so close to my cousin. Anyone who wants to kiss will be kissed after all. No matter how far away they are, the same blood will flow from their bodies!"

Although Xue Baobao knew that she was mostly talking politely, he really liked this cute and cute little girl, and couldn't help but play with her for a while, before leaving and returning to Lixiangyuan.

Before she left, she ordered the chicken soup to be simmered, and it was almost time to come back.

Ying'er was very active, and she didn't know where she picked many plum blossoms from Jia's house.

Plum blossoms are thin and bland, and the taste is not outstanding. People often collect plum blossom petals to cook plum porridge. The taste is actually similar to white porridge.

Xue Baobao knows how to toss about food, and naturally has high requirements for food. What he pays attention to is that he has a good taste, taste, taste, and if he can have a little romance, it is naturally best to be elegant.

Compared with plum blossom porridge, plum blossom soup cake is not only beautiful in appearance and spirit, but also integrates color, flavor and aroma, so it is naturally better.

Xue Baobao ordered to wash the plum blossoms, soak them with sandalwood powder in water, and use the soaked juice instead of water to knead the dough.

She had never cooked by herself since she entered the world of Red Mansion. Watching the cook kneading the dough made her hands itchy, so she pretended to be curious and wanted to try it herself.

After trying this a few times, she felt that her arms were sore and weak, and her hands were dull, and she couldn't move them at all!

The cook smiled and said, "Girls are spoiled and pampered. If you can't do such rough work, let the slaves do it."

Xue Baobao, "..."

I forgot that I am a lady!

If there is a chance in the future, she must exercise her wrist and arm strength well, cooking, it is definitely a hard work!

After the plum blossom dough is ready, it must be boiled in clear water first. Xue Baobao personally watches the heat, and when it is just right, pours hot and fragrant chicken soup as the soup, and the plum blossom soup cake is ready.

Xue Baobao ordered Lin Daiyu and sister Qiao to be delivered to Lin Daiyu and sister Qiao first with mother-of-child lamps, and put one in a big soup bowl, and she was going to take it to the main room by herself later.

Another portion was given to Xue Chen and his wife, and the rest was divided among the cook and the little girls.

Xue Pan has come back and was talking to Mrs. Xue in Mrs. Xue's room. When he smelled it from a distance, he exclaimed that it smells so good.

Mrs.

Xue Pan was a little embarrassed, but also a little proud, "Mom, I used to only envy those majestic officials, but now I know that being an official is hard work. I must eat a few more bowls later!"

Mrs.

Xue Pan holds the title of the fifth rank of Enshou, but he holds the position of deputy commander of the Zhongcheng Army and Horse Department. The rank of seventh rank is only slightly better than that of the unqualified rank.

The emperor doesn't care if you are a seventh-rank deputy commander, you are still happy!

Xue Baobao secretly slandered, but he didn't dampen the enthusiasm of his mother and brother, and invited everyone to eat together.

These days, although Zhen Yinglian is still a little afraid of Xue Pan, as long as Xue Pan doesn't look at her, she can share the room with him quite naturally, and the family will eat around the same table regardless of the table.

Well, Xue Baobao said that the lesson in Yangzhou brothel must have been too painful. Now Xue Pan will habitually lower his head and look down when he sees a beautiful woman. It is definitely not because she threatens him. If he dares to stare at Zhen Yinglian, he will starve him again. ten days!

Mrs. Xue had heard from the maid that Xue Baobao was tossing about making plum blossom soup cakes. She thought it was just a soup cake that could make some flowers.

Unexpectedly, Xue Baobao actually made flowers. They were very delicate and delightful. The faint fragrance of plum and sandalwood was entwined in the fresh fragrance of chicken soup, which not only whet your appetite but also imbued you with the elegance of plum blossoms.

When you put a piece of soup cake in your mouth, the taste is extremely thin, extremely soft and slippery, and the fragrance is so delicious that you swallow it in your throat without chewing.

Mrs. Xue has always had a good appetite, and she even ate three bowls today.

Xue Baobao didn't give up too much, even Zhen Yinglian couldn't help eating half a bowl more, Xue Pan even made rounds for the rest, and yelled that he would eat this too tomorrow morning.

After the meal, Xue Pan left, and Xue Baobao and Zhen Yinglian stayed in Mrs. Xue's room to talk with her.

Zhen Yinglian talked about the funny story that Xue Baobao insisted on kneading the dough by herself today, but she couldn't knead it anymore after three strokes.

Mrs. Xue couldn't help but put Baby Xue into her arms and rubbed it, and said with a smile, "My dear, if you like to do things, it doesn't hurt to do more. Your brother and sister and I will enjoy some food.

But you have to remember your own identity, stand far away and point out a few words, if you do it yourself, it will lose the face of our young lady."

Xue Baobao, "..."

She knew it would be like this!

Mrs. Xue couldn't help but teach her how to be a "good lady", just as she was talking, the maid from the outside came to report, and Lin Daiyu came.

Lin Daiyu didn't like to owe others favors, and she knew etiquette. Today, Xue Baochai sent two things, so she ignored the maid's obstruction and came to thank her in person.

Mrs. Xue hurriedly got up to meet Lin Daiyu, held Lin Daiyu's hand, and said in a loud voice, "It's such a cold day, why are you here so late, and you don't bring a hand stove! How about the wind?"

He dragged her to the stove to warm up.

Lin Daiyu smiled and said, "Auntie, there's no need to be busy. Sister Bao's plum blossom soup cake is so delicious that I accidentally ate too much. I came over to thank Sister Bao and happened to go out for a walk to eat.

Drinking the soup of plum blossom soup cakes warms the whole body, and walking along the way, I feel my whole body is hot."

Mrs. Xue felt her hands were hot when she touched her, and she felt relieved. She pulled her onto the kang, held her in her arms and asked her how old she was, what she had read, and what she did for fun at home.

Lin Daiyu answered one by one. Originally, when she was in Jia's house, she just chatted with Jia's mother, did sewing and reading with the Sanchun sisters, and spent their days leisurely.

But when Lin Ruhai came to Beijing last year, she asked Li Wan to find several gentlemen for her, and she got busy.

Mrs. Xue heard her say that she reads for two hours in the morning, learns the rules for half an hour in the afternoon, and spends half an hour on female celebrities, and then reads for an hour. It’s different, are you working so hard to get the top prize?”

Lin Daiyu said, "My father has no children, and he raised Daiyu as a man since he was a child. After coming to the capital, Daiyu has slacked off a lot."

Mrs. Xue is speechless, she has slacked off a lot!

She thought that she could not avoid taking a look at her daughter. When her husband was alive, he also raised his daughter as a man. At that time, the daughter was also diligent.

Now, I am a lot more lazy. Apart from eating, I just lie in the room all day long, read a book occasionally, go out for a walk, and don't even bother to do needlework.

It's a shame to arrange for Yinglian to learn from her husband and mother, and learn from female celebrities!

After staying in the capital and settling down, we must also arrest Sister Bao's upbringing!

Xue Baobao didn't expect that Lin Daiyu would find a lot of things for herself with just a few words, and said with a smile, "Cousin Lin doesn't want to take the No. [-] exam, she just wants to take the top three. It's just right for her and Uncle Lin to have a father-daughter double top score." Nice talk!”