"I went to the capital city before when I followed my father as a escort. There is a best dim sum shop in the capital city called Shunyizhai. I ate two pieces at that time and thought they were delicious. Now I am eating this peach blossom cake made by Madam Xia. It's actually more fragrant than the ones there." Zhuang Cui also didn't hesitate to praise it.
“It’s really delicious.”
Zhao Dahu and Zhao Erhu also agreed.
The two of them talked the least, but this was not because they didn’t know what to say in praise, but because they were busy stuffing the peach blossom cakes and pear blossom cakes into their mouths...< br>
While eating, they looked at each other.
In the past, I only thought that Aunt Xia's cooking was delicious, but I never thought that the pastries were also excellent. It was really eye-opening.
It seems that from now on, if nothing else, just to be able to feed the gluttons in my stomach, I have to learn cooking skills.
Determine to learn all Aunt Xia’s skills, so that in the future you can eat all the delicacies in the world without asking anyone else!
Well, you must learn cooking skills from me!
The two brothers secretly made up their minds.
Xia Mingyue took the finished peach blossom cakes and pear blossom cakes to the orchard on the second day, and asked Guo Kanglai and others to try selling them to see how the sales were.
I also brought some braised meat that can be stored for a short period of time.
And in order to cater to those who came to enjoy the flowers, Xia Mingyue selected a few hard-working women and little girls from the orchard and taught them how to slice, how to decorate, and how to put them on the plate.
In addition, Xia Mingyue suggested that Guo Kanglai install a small waterwheel on the river near the house, and that flowers and vases could be made in each room of the house.
There are many things to teach and improve. Xia Mingyue did not go back that day, but decided to live in the orchard.
The courtyard in the house where the owner and guests live is kept very clean and everything is readily available, which is convenient.
Accompanying Xia Mingyue this time were Jiang Zhuguo and Zhuang Cui, who helped clean up and prepare the meals.
Wu Jin ran wildly in the orchard, facing the sunset glow all over his body.
The sun rises and the sun sets in the orchard, and everyone rests early after nightfall. Xia Mingyue and others have been busy all day and are already very sleepy, so they went to bed early today.
At the beginning of Haishi, Xia Mingyue was awakened by a knock on the door.
Guo Kanglai was full of apologies, "Ms. Xia, there is someone staying outside. Look..."
"Who is it?" Xia Mingyue asked, yawning.
She had some insomnia because she had just moved to a strange place and just fell asleep.
“A girl, who claimed to be surnamed Cen, took four servants and servants with her. She said she was from Kezhou and was going to her ancestral home outside the city of Cheung Chau Prefecture. She saw that it was getting late and we had many houses here. I wanted to stay for one night."
Guo Kanglai replied, "The old slave came to report to Lady Xia and ask Lady Xia to make a decision."
Traveling in ancient times was troublesome and slow, and it was common for people to disappear for a day. It was even more common to have a meal in the open air, so it was not unusual to stay overnight.
Xia Mingyue nodded, "Since you are here to stay, then I will go and meet you."
In this way, I feel confident.
"Yes." Guo Kanglai agreed and invited Xia Mingyue to come to the hall, and then invited the lady Cen who was staying there.
"Ms. Cen, this is the old slave's mistress, Mrs. Xia." Guo Kanglai introduced.
"Ms. Xia." Cen Ying subconsciously raised her hand, then quickly bent down and gave Xia Mingyue a blessing.
"Ms. Cen." Xia Mingyue returned the gift and took the opportunity to look at Cen Ying.
She is about the same age as her. She stands upright, has regular facial features, and a delicate appearance. Her skin is almost wheat-colored. She wears no makeup, wears her hair in a bun, and wears no jewelry. She looks simple and neat.
Wearing plain clothes and a cloak with a hood, the texture seems to be quite good. The embroidered dark flowers glow under the candlelight, highlighting the quality of the clothes.
The two slaves behind her were both young servants. They stood like green pines at this time and looked well-trained.
Xia Mingyue's heart sank slightly, "I just heard from Manager Guo that Mrs. Cen is from Kezhou and is going to Changzhou Fucheng?"
"Exactly, my grandfather's family is in Changzhou. "Changzhou Fucheng." Cen Ying replied softly, "Changzhou Fucheng was in chaos for many years, and the city was closed for a long time. There was no news. My mother and I were very worried about it. My mother was even bedridden because of it."
"Last year. When the war in Changzhou Fucheng was about to end, my mother and I sent people to inquire for a long time, only to find out that my grandfather and grandmother were still there. My mother was worried and asked me to go visit them."
"It's just that I have never traveled far. I was quite inexperienced along the way, so I misjudged the road, miscalculated the time, and missed my lodging time. The people below discovered that there was an orchard here, so they found it. ”
"I hope Madam Xia won't blame us for coming here to bother us, and allow us to stay for one night. We will leave early tomorrow morning without disturbing you too much."
After that, Cen Ying took out her money bag. , offering it with both hands, "A lot of people in this group are complaining, I hope Madam Xia won't dislike it."
"Ms. Cen, you're welcome." Stay one night."
"Thank you, Madam Xia." Cen Ying breathed a sigh of relief when she saw this.
Xia Mingyue, on the other hand, ordered Guo Guo and others to temporarily tidy up the guest courtyard next to it, and led Madam Cen and others there.
In the past few days, Guo Kanglai has been preparing for the flower viewing business. The guest courtyard has been cleaned and tidied up. There is no need to be too busy at this time. He just brought in brand new bedding, brought clean water, and added feed for the horses. .
"Thank you for your help, Manager Guo." Cen Ying thanked him, "I brought a lot of dry food with me. There is no need to prepare food for us, we can handle it ourselves."
Guo Kanglai came before. The master entertained many relatives and guests, Knowing that some people have their own particularities and taboos when it comes to eating, and don't like to lie to others, he agreed, "This is the kitchen. There is firewood, rice and noodles in the room. If there is anything missing, you can call us at any time."< br>
“Thank you.” Cen Ying thanked him.
Seeing that everything was almost settled in the courtyard and everything had been explained, Guo Kanglai took his people to leave.
"Thank you." Cen Ying said.
"Mrs. Cen, you are so polite." Guo Kanglai had a good impression of this lady Cen who spoke in a low voice but was very polite. He once again told her to keep silent if something happened, and then went to return to Xia Mingyue.
At this time, Xia Mingyue was sitting in the hall, frowning slightly.
After listening to Manager Guo say that everything has been settled, Xia Mingyue said, "Manager Guo will work hard tonight and tell a few young adults to be more vigilant and patrol at night, especially to take a look at the courtyard next door. "There's movement."
Guo Kang came to see Xia Mingyue with a solemn expression, and his heart suddenly tightened, "Ms. Xia means..." (End of this chapter)