Rebirth of the leisurely life in ancient times

Xia Zixuan nodded and said, "First, steam the purple sweet potato, taro, and pumpkin and mash them into a paste. Then bring two portions of glutinous rice flour and mix the purple sweet potato and pumpkin paste into the glutinous rice flour and knead them into dough."

"Yes, girl." They both responded.

There are many people in the family, and making only one portion might not be enough. Xia Zixuan said to Jinghe, "Go and call Leshan and the others over, so that we can make glutinous rice balls together later. Otherwise, it will take us until dark to make them all."

Jing He quickly responded, "Yes, girl, I'll go find them now."

"Aunt Xiulan, let's wrap the ones with black sesame filling first!" Xia Zixuan said as she took out the black sesame seeds.

"Yes, girl." Xiulan took out the pure white glutinous rice dough.

Xia Zixuan instructed, "Zhiqiu, you knead the dough into small balls, and Aunt Xiulan, Zhishu and I will wrap them."

Upon hearing this, Zhiqiu responded, "Hey, I understand, girl."

Xingyu and Xingluo said, "Girl, can we learn from you?"

When Xia Zixuan heard what Xingyu and the other said, she cursed herself inwardly, wondering how she could have forgotten about them.

She smiled and said, "Of course, let Zhishu teach you first!"

Upon hearing this, Xingyu and the others quickly said, "Yes, young lady."

A few people were wrapping dumplings when they saw Wang Xinyao and Aunt Cui walking over together.

Xia Zixuan was surprised and asked, "Sister Xinyao, why did you come here with Aunt Cui? Aren't you taking a rest?"

Wang Xinyao smiled and said, "Didn't I hear that you were making some glutinous rice balls? I was curious so I came to take a look."

Madam Cui said, "I have seen Madam Chu in the palace before, and that is why we came here together."

Xia Zixuan nodded and said, "So that's how it is!"

Wang Xinyao nodded and said with a smile: "Yes, I didn't expect to see Aunt Cui here."

Then he asked, "Sister Zixuan, is this round thing the glutinous rice dumpling?"

Xia Zixuan nodded and said, "Yes! After it's wrapped, Sister Xinyao will try it and see how it tastes."

"Okay, I'll come and help! It looks quite fun." Wang Xinyao said as she walked to the sink.

Xia Zixuan said, "Okay, don't get tired, otherwise I won't be able to explain to Brother Chu."

Wang Xinyao glanced at her in reproach and said, "How can you be so delicate? The doctor said that I am in good health."

Seeing that her wife had already started, Qin'er brought a stool to Wang Xinyao, then washed her hands and helped Zhiqiu to knead the little balls.

A few people were chatting and laughing, and soon Xia Xiuhong said, "Girl, the purple sweet potatoes, taro, and pumpkin are all steamed."

Xia Zixuan turned her head and said, "Aunt Xiuhong, mash the purple potatoes into a paste and mix them with the glutinous rice flour to make the dough."

Xia Xiuhong quickly responded, "Oh, I understand, girl."

Wang Xinyao also looked over when she heard the sound. She asked, "What is Sister Zixuan doing?"

Xia Zixuan smiled and said, "Let's make glutinous rice balls! Let's make a few different flavors today."

Wang Xinyao asked in confusion: "Shouldn't they be wrapped in the dough like the black sesame seeds? Why are they mixed with the flour?"

"The purpose of mixing them together is to change the color of the dough. Sister Xinyao will know when Aunt Xiuhong finishes kneading the dough." Xia Zixuan explained to her softly.

Hearing this, Wang Xinyao didn't ask any more questions and just watched Xia Xiuhong kneading the dough. She saw Xia Xiuhong pouring the mashed pumpkin into the glutinous rice flour.

Then add boiling water and stir with chopsticks until it becomes floc-like. Then start kneading the dough with your hands until it is smooth. Sure enough, the dough turns yellow.

She said excitedly: "Sister Zixuan, it really changed color."

Xia Zixuan looked at her excited expression and comforted her, "Sister Xinyao, don't be so excited. This is how colorful foods come from."

Hearing this, Wang Xinyao looked at Xia Zixuan and said, "I used to think that it was all dyed with grass juice and flower juice! I didn't expect it to be like this."

Xia Zixuan smiled and said, "You can also use flower juice, but the color is not so strong. I have never used grass juice."

Xia Xiuhong had kneaded the pumpkin and purple sweet potato dough. She looked at the taro paste and said, "Miss, do you need to knead the taro paste again?"

Xia Zixuan, who was talking to Wang Xinyao, heard this and said, "No need, I'm going to make some taro-filled glutinous rice balls later."

Upon hearing this, Xia Xiuhong put away the taro paste and said, "Then girl, let's make the taro filling."

Xia Zixuan nodded and said, "Okay."

At this time, Jinghe came in with Leshan and a few others, "Miss, (Miss Xia) we are here."

Xia Zixuan looked at them and smiled, "Hurry up and wash your hands. Come and help make the dumplings together."

"Yes, girl." The group of eight responded.

After they all washed their hands, Xia Zixuan said, "Zhishu, you and Aunt Xiulan will take Yingsan, Lenan, Leshan, and Leping to make the red bean paste."

"Jinghe, go with Aunt Xiuhong and help Lehan and the others make taro fillings."

Upon hearing this, the group responded, "Yes, young lady."