[Qing Chuan] The Empress Dowager Raising Cubs Daily

Soon, the boiled corn was served.

Of course it's not a corn cob, the corn kernels are all peeled off and placed in a crystal clear glass bowl.

Qiqige took a spoon to scoop up a spoonful of corn, which was also dotted with green peas and pink and tender diced chicken, looking very appetizing.

She slowly put it in her mouth.

The corn kernels are soft and waxy, the sweetness is very light, the peas are crisp, the chicken is springy, and the seasoning is very simple, cumin pepper and chili powder.The faint spicy taste connects these together, making Qiqige squint her eyes: "If it's grilled skewers, the taste will probably be better."

The terrified Hu Shitun immediately replied: "I will do it again, slave!"

Qiqige waved her hand.

Her eyes fell on another corn dish.

These are three prawn cakes the size of the palm of your hand.

Qiqige picks up a piece with chopsticks and takes a bite. The outer skin is crispy and the inside is springy. The shrimp gravy is full of water splashing, and the corn kernels increase the taste and make it thicker and fuller.

Qiqige looked at Hu Shitun with a half-smile.

Hu Shitun hung his head, the sweat on his forehead was dripping on the ground.

Qiqige said lightly: "Not bad."

Although she was dissatisfied with Hu Shitun's cover-up, she also knew that Hu Shitun was not the only one who was wrong, but the sloppy imperial dining room.

It seems that after a year, I have to move again.

Qiqige pressed her thoughts, and then slowly ordered a few words: "Bring more corn later, Aijia will be useful at night."

The palace people agreed.

Qiqige took off the nail covers on her hands, and peeled off the corn kernels with great interest.As long as the head and tail of the corn are removed, and then cut along the middle of the corn kernel, the corn kernel can be easily peeled off.

Two corn kernels can be peeled in a while.

Uzhina stepped forward and said she wanted to help, but this time she was stunned.She muttered in a low voice: "When the servant is eating corn, you are not as fast as the master!"

It directly amused Qiqige.

She ordered the servants to light the stove in the yard, and fetch a pan and a large pot that were usually used to make pie crust.First blanch the corn kernels to become cooked, then add two spoonfuls of milk powder, two spoonfuls of horseshoe powder and one spoonful of glutinous rice flour, and slowly stir to make it sticky.

Wait until the pan is hot, brush a thin layer of oil on it, and then pour the corn paste on it.Using the bottom of a large spoon, spread the cornmeal evenly and press to a very thin shape, adding enough oil to cover the cornmeal.

There was a sizzling sound in the pot.

When the corn kernels gradually turn golden and crisp, it is time to turn them over.

Looking at the splashed oil droplets, the faces of the palace people paled.

They hurried forward to pull Qiqige away, holding other pots and shields, and two or three of them stepped forward to fry the corn.

Fry for a while, until the oil in the pan is not fried as vigorously as it was at the beginning, it will be done.

Qiqige called the palace servants to take it out.

Drain the oil and water, then sprinkle with sugar while hot, and a plate of authentic sweet corn is freshly baked.

Deep-frying is the devil, and adding sugar is the temptation of hell.

The sweet and greasy smell pervaded the Compassion Palace, and the three children Qishou, Longxi and Yonggan were the first to attract, followed by Duanmin and Gongxi.

The five poked their heads out.

Their eyes lit up when they saw the stove in the yard.

it's delicious~

And it seems that I have never seen it before!

Qi Shou was the first to run out.

He walked up to Qiqige in three steps at a time, staring at the delicious corn roast with longing eyes: "Mother, what is this?"

"It's corn roast."

"What is the corn pot..." Qi Shou stared at the corn pot without blinking, and his saliva was almost drooling.

"Hmm... you'll know if you taste it?" Qiqige cut the corn into several pieces, put them on a small plate and brought them to Qishou.

Qi Shou made a sound.

The deep-fried tortillas were bright golden, and the sugar shone like jewels.

Qi Shou grabbed it with his hands.

He yelled hot, and threw it from his left hand to his right hand, and then from his right hand to his left hand.

Even if it is hot, Qi Shou is not willing to let go.

When it cooled a little bit, he took it with both hands and sent it to his mouth.

Qi Shou took a sip.

The crisp clicking sound rang in everyone's ears. The sweetness of the sugar, the crispness of the corn, and the fragrance of the deep-fried oil all blend together perfectly. After one bite, there is no way to stop for a second bite.

What surprised Qishou the most was the gem-like corn kernels.

His eyes sparkled: "This is the first time this son has eaten it. Is this a new tribute?"

Qiqige smiled.

She didn't answer Qishou's question, but called Duanmin and Gongxi to come over and have a taste.

Duan Min and Gong Que came over.

They eat more gracefully, gently breaking off a small piece with chopsticks and putting it in their mouths, the sweet taste rushes forward, and the unique charm of fried food and corn is surprising.

Longxi and Yongqian also rushed forward.

They looked at Qiqige eagerly, but Qiqige resolutely crossed her hands: "No, you two have to be a little older before you can eat!"

Fried foods are not suitable for children.

Especially when Longxi and Yongqian are still so young!

Longxi and Yongqian fainted immediately.

They rattled over to Qishou, Duanmin and Gongxi, trying to gain sympathy from their brothers and sisters with their star eyes.

Duanmin and Gongxi avoid Longxi and Yongqian.

They hid behind Qiqige, Longxi and Yongqian shrunk their necks and had no choice but to target Qishou.

Qi Shou ate with relish.

Longxi and Yongqian raised their heads slightly, staring at Qishou without blinking their big watery eyes.

Qishou looked at the Queen Mother, and then at his brothers.

He lowered his voice: "Do you—want to eat?"

Long Xi and Yong Qian nodded emphatically.

Qi Shou picked up a piece and gave it to the two of them. The strong fragrance lingered on Longxi's and Yonggan's noses, and even the saliva was ready to go.

Then took it back.

Qi Shou took a sip and stuffed it all into his mouth: "...Sixth brother, it's over!"

Long Xi and Yong Qian: ...

They opened their eyes wide in disbelief, looking at the cruel Qi Shou in shock.Yonggan's mouth was flattened, tears welled up in his eyes, and he looked at them whether he wanted to cry or not.

Qi Shou licked his lips eagerly.

He shook his little head and spread his hands at the same time: "Sixth brother can't help it, the Queen Mother said that I can't give you anything to eat!"

Longxi and Yongqian puffed up their cheeks.

They angrily accused Qi Shou: "Obviously Sixth Brother did it on purpose, Sixth Brother is a traitor!"

Qi Shou wiped his hands on the handkerchief carelessly.

He waved his finger up and said righteously: "Of course Sixth Brother is not this kind of person. If Huang Erniang didn't say anything, Sixth Brother would of course give it to you. This is not Huangerniang——"

Qi Shou's voice stopped abruptly.

A hand fell from his head, and the owner of the hand was of course Qiqige who had been listening for a long time.

Queen Mother, Queen Mother——

Listening to Qi Shou pressing the black pots one by one on her head, Qi Qige also laughed back angrily.She held Qishou's head tightly with her hand, and the cold air gushed out: "Huh? What are you talking about?"

Qi Shou swallowed his saliva.

He stood upright, and his voice was loud: "Return to the Queen's Mother, my son obeyed the Queen's Mother's orders, and did everything seriously without any hesitation——Ah!"

Qiqige picked up the Buddha dust in the eunuch's hand and chased after Qishou, still yelling: "Stinky boy! Stop for Aijia!"

Look at him, he still wants to put a pot on his head!

Qi Shou's two short legs ran extremely fast, swishing around the courtyard.

Qiqige sneered and opened her legs, and with the secret help of the palace people, she successfully caught Qishou who was running around.

Qi Shou screamed.

Qiqige grabbed him, expressionless: "Aijia hasn't spanked your ass yet, what's your name?"

Qi Shou's voice stopped.

He hesitated for a moment, then answered cautiously: "It won't hurt if you shout it out in advance?"

Qiqige laughed.

Taking advantage of Qishou's unpreparedness, give him a Q bomb's little buttocks.

Qi Shou screamed.

Longxi and Yongqian didn't think about corn roasting any more, they giggled happily when they saw Brother Six's misfortune, they just felt that their revenge had been avenged!

Qiqige let Qishou go after three hits.

As for Qi Shou's aggrieved appearance, he seemed to have been hit with a hundred boards.He huddled in the corner aggrieved, his body was almost shrouded in a shadow, from time to time he secretly looked back at Qiqige, hoping that Queen Mother would come to comfort him.

Qiqige has no time to talk to Qishou, she is very busy now.

Qiqige first personally made a few corn roasts, and sent them to the Qianqing Palace and the upper study room while they were hot, and added a meal for the emperor, Fuquan and Changning.

Then Qiqige ordered the Imperial Dining Room to make more corn and shrimp cakes, so that Longxi, Yongqian, the Empress Dowager and other concubines could also try something new.

In the end, she also ordered Tana to go to the House of Internal Affairs for a while, calling many stewards to beat them up, and checking the latest accounts by the way.

From noon, Qiqige has been busy until evening.

After closing the last booklet, she stretched her waist and twisted her sore neck.

The maids all stepped forward.

One collected the books on the table, one put out tea and snacks, and the other stepped forward and gently massaged and kneaded Qiqige's back neck and shoulders.Her technique was skillful, and her strength was just right. Qiqige squinted her eyes, gradually feeling tired, and let out a comfortable humming sound.

After enjoying the massage for a while, Qiqige's spirit was lifted.

She waved the palace servants behind her back, and told Tana: "Send the account book to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and tell them—the Ai family has drawn a circle for the problematic areas, and all the things that should not be swallowed within three days will be vomited to the Ai family." come out."

Tana respectfully agreed.

Several young eunuchs stepped forward to hold up the account books, and retreated with Tana.

Qiqige lowered her head and picked up the fruit fork.

Desserts are peeled and crispy persimmons, but the fruit that is more common in later generations is a rare treat today.Because of the long distance and difficult transportation, only the last four baskets of persimmons were left when they were sent to the palace.Two baskets were given as rewards, one basket was distributed to Princess Elder Brother and the concubines, and the last basket was reserved for Xiao Kangxi, the Empress Dowager and himself.

Qiqige had to be thankful for her status again.

She took a piece, it was crispy but not hard, sweet but not greasy, refreshing and delicious.

Sadly too extravagant.

She looked at the crispy persimmons thoughtfully, wondering in her heart: "According to what the Empress Dowager said last year, shouldn't the tributes be suspended? Why are there still crispy persimmons?"

"I heard that Prince Pingxi specially paid the tribute."

"Oh...really?" Qiqige chuckled, the court couldn't say the tribute, but King Pingxi still paid the tribute. Do you think you are loyal or have a different heart?

Qiqige yawned.

She raised her head and looked out the window, a portrait of the setting sun slanting into her eyes.

Windows are like picture frames.

The setting sun half-hanging in the sky, the boundless burning clouds, and the extremely gorgeous colors made Qiqige relieve her mind instantly, and her head, which was entangled with a bunch of things, became much clearer.

Qiqige rested her cheek with one hand, admiring the beautiful scenery.

Uzhina, who came out with a plate, came back soon, with a slightly strange expression on her face.

"what happened?"

"Master, Brother Six is ​​still squatting at the door, no matter how coaxed he won't get up!" Uzhina couldn't laugh or cry.

Qiqige: "..."

She was silent for a moment, then got up and went to the yard to have a look.

Sure enough, Qi Shou was still squatting in the corner, and refused to stand up despite the bad words of the nurses.

The nurses turned around in a hurry.

Seeing Qiqige's arrival, they showed joy in their eyes, and hurriedly made way for her.

Qiqige walked to Qishou's side.

Qi Shou's head was pressed against the wall, most of his face was covered by shadows, he didn't pay attention to the appearance of the palace people, he still seemed to be losing his temper?

Is Qi Shou's temper that bad?

Qiqige was confused for a moment, and then had a flash of inspiration.She held Qi Shou's armpits with both hands, and directly hugged Qi Shou.Amid the exclamation of everyone, Qiqige asked, "Qi Shou."

"You... your feet are numb, aren't you?"