Chapter 345 Xingzi Qian'er
Seeing that everything was fine, Lu Qiyan felt relieved and told Zhao Youcai to take good care of his injuries, and then began to pack his bags, planning to return to the military camp in the afternoon.
He still has a lot to do.
Xia Mingyue prepared some food for Lu Qiyan as usual.
This time I prepared some boiled eggs and dried apricots.
The former is a popular summer cold dish in Xia Kee Braised Pork Shop. Even if it is not mixed with any seasonings, when you are hungry or tasteless, you can just peel one off and eat it, and it will still be very mellow and rich.
The latter is a snack that Xia Mingyue made some time ago when she was busy.
Pick apricots that are ripe when they are yellow. Pick them when they are not completely ripe. Cut them in half along the middle. Remove the apricot core. Marinate them with white sugar overnight. , cook it in the pot together with some newly added cold boiled water.
The cooked apricots are soaked in sugar water for one night to infuse the flavor, then the apricots are taken out to dry and exposed to the sun.
Let them dry in the sun for five or six days until the dried apricots are completely dry and feel dry and not sticky to your hands. You can then pack them up and put them in a small jar for long-term storage.
When you are free, take one out and put it in your mouth, chewing it slowly. The dried apricots are thick and firm, taste sweet and sour, and will make your mouth and tongue salivate. It is a great enjoyment.
Especially in the hot summer weather when you have no appetite, eating two sweet and sour dried apricots will immediately whet your appetite and make you feel comfortable all over.
Xia Mingyue felt comfortable eating. These dried apricots had become her favorite snack during this period.
Lu Qiyan was going back to the military camp at this time, and she wanted to give half of the food she liked to Lu Qiyan.
Lu Qiyan knew her little thoughts, so he pursed his lips and smiled, "Thank you, madam, for your love."
"Pay attention to safety on the road." Xia Mingyue warned with a smile, and finally said, "You need to be careful in everything."
This was to remind him about the military supplies and medicinal materials.
"Don't worry." Lu Qiyan nodded, "I have my own sense of proportion."
"Okay."
Lu Qiyan got on his horse and galloped away under Xia Mingyue's gaze.
One person and one horse quickly left the city gate and headed toward the military camp along the official road.
Lu Qiyan reached out and touched the package on his back, opened the jar, took out a piece of dried apricot and put it into his mouth.
The sweet and sour taste immediately spreads in your mouth.
Lu Qiyan usually doesn't like sweets, but now the sweetness of dried apricots felt so delicious that he couldn't help but squint his eyes.
As expected, my lady’s craftsmanship is the best, she can even make sweet dried fruits so delicious...
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After noon, Yin Lingyou came to change Zhao Youcai's dressing.
Still checking the condition of the wound, cleaning out the festering flesh, then sprinkling anti-inflammatory and myogenic powder again, and wrapping it with a clean bandage.
With the experience of treating injuries yesterday, Yin Lingyou is more skillful in his techniques today.
Zhao Youcai, on the other hand, has somewhat adapted to the pain, no longer wailing like he did yesterday, but clenching his teeth and being able to endure it silently.
But despite this, there were still layers of sweat on his forehead.
Mr. Lu was heartbroken, and even Zhao Dahu, who came back in the afternoon, had red eyes.
Since Zhao Youcai came back, brothers Zhao Dahu and Zhao Erhu have been worried about him. They take turns coming back to take care of him every day. Today it is Zhao Dahu's turn.
After scooping out a bowl of stewed bone soup from the earthen pot, Zhao Dahu blew the hot air and brought it to Zhao Youcai's mouth, "Dad, drink the soup."
Been taken by his family Zhao Youcai's face turned red when his son served him like this, and he quickly took the bowl and said, "I hurt my leg, not my hand. Why do I need to drink soup and feed him? I'll come home!" He said, not caring. When it's hot, just drink the soup in the bowl.
Finally, he smacked his lips and said, "Don't tell me, this soup tastes pretty good."
"That's right." Zhao Dahu raised his chin proudly, "No matter what, I am still Bu Yun now. "Where's the cook downstairs?"
Although his skills are not as good as those of brother Lou Shanzi, he is still well-known and can definitely be used.
He also has a certain amount of support from diners. Many diners come to Buyunlou and ask for his dishes.
Zhao Dahu is very proud of this.
Zhao Youcai grinned, "Not bad, he can be considered promising."
Zhao Dahu and Zhao Erhu are both still young, and they have achieved a small amount of success now. With this money in the future, The road is very broad, at least better than him as an old man.
"The main reason is that my younger siblings are willing to help, and are willing to teach carefully and teach well." Lu added.
"Indeed." Zhao Youcai nodded in agreement.
Regarding the matter of Zhao Dahu and Zhao Erhu, Madam Lu had discussed with him and planned to join Xia Ji and let the two brothers go out to set up stalls and sell food to make money. They would be able to earn a living in the future. They would be their fathers. My mother can feel a little more at ease.
I never thought that Xia Mingyue would be so generous and directly accept an apprentice to teach her cooking skills. With this skill, she really would not have to worry about food and drink in her life.
Xia Mingyue is not teaching cooking skills, but giving their family a way to make money!
"You have to take good care of your younger siblings at home." Zhao Youcai said, "You can't just let your younger siblings take care of our family."
In everything, we must pay attention to the comings and goings, knowing Repay a favor.
"Do you still need to tell me?" Mrs. Lu rolled her eyes at Zhao Youcai, "I'm afraid the day lilies will be cold by the time you think about this."
Then he said, "Don't worry, Xia I worry about this all the time and try not to let my younger siblings worry about it. They are busy all the time, so I help with all the chores I can do. I will never let her get burdened if I can do it for them.”
< br>"My sister-in-law is also generous. She always thinks of bringing me a portion of food, cloths, facial balms, whatever she uses on a daily basis. I know this very well."
Zhao Youcai was still very relieved about his wife's work. He smiled and said, "Thank you for your hard work, madam."
"We are an old married couple, and you are still talking about this?" Ms. Lu smiled and raised her hand. Bowl, "Drink the bone soup quickly."
"Yes, dad, drink the bone soup quickly." Zhao Dahu also urged.
"Okay, I'll drink." Zhao Youcai picked up the bowl with a smile.
In fact, Zhao Youcai was full after having brought soup and medicine for lunch for a long time, plus the bowl of bone soup just now, but this soup contained his son's filial piety, and he had to support it!
After drinking the bone soup in one breath, Zhao Youcai put down the bowl.
Zhao Dahu took away the earthen pot containing the bone soup, brought another earthen pot over, and continued to help Zhao Youcai fill the soup.
"I've already drank two bowls of this bone soup." Zhao Youcai said, touching his bulging belly.
"Just now is the bone soup, this is fish and shrimp soup." Zhao Dahu said, "I asked Doctor Yin and he said that fish and shrimp are tonic for the body and are also good for the bones. Dad can eat more."
Zhao Youcai, "..."
But, he was full.
"A bowl of soup, a matter of peeing, don't let the child down." Lu persuaded and filled a bowl for Zhao Youcai.