Chapter 571 Rushing
This can be regarded as one of the political achievements of Zhang Heming, the prefect, in Changzhou City. Zhang Heming felt at ease and happy because of this, and at the same time, he did not forget Xia Mingyue, a great hero.
Not to mention the food and clothing that he gave to Xia Mingyue on weekdays, Zhang Heming also spared no effort in pen and ink to describe Xia Mingyue's achievements in the discussion about the government affairs of Changzhou City. The ground is clear.
Although doing this in this way will not help Xia Mingyue, a woman, to obtain certain official merits, but it will be recognized by the emperor or the empress again and make Xia Mingyue's reputation last forever. A pleasant thing to hear and see.
Zhang Heming thought so.
As for Xia Mingyue, seeing that Wufu Workshop was on the right track and everything was proceeding in an orderly manner according to the established rules and regulations, she discussed with Zhang Heming about saying goodbye and returning home.
Zhang Heming naturally didn't stop her much, but he also said tactfully, "If Madam Xia is free, she still has to come here more often."
Although Wufu Workshop now does not need Xia Mingyue to keep an eye on its craftsmanship and processes, for Wufu Workshop, Xia Mingyue is the backbone and their belief.
If Xia Mingyue could come often, the spirit of Wufu Workshop would naturally be different.
"Definitely." Xia Mingyue agreed with a smile, "Not to mention Wufu Workshop, I am also thinking about Xia Ji. Changzhou Fucheng and Jinqiu County are close to each other, and it is convenient to travel there, so there will be no chance of meeting Come here often.”
"That's good, that's good." Zhang Heming felt relieved, but he did not forget to warn her, "But Madam Xia doesn't need to deliberately squeeze out time, just use it when you have free time, so as not to make Madam Xia extra burdened by hard work all the way. , even busier and harder.”
"Of course, Mr. Zhang, don't worry."
Having settled the matter, Xia Mingyue spent the next few days at Wufu Workshop every day, staying from morning until dusk.
First, she checked for omissions and rectified them as much as possible before she left briefly.
Secondly, for Wufu Workshop, Xia Mingyue is the spiritual support, and for Xia Mingyue, Wufu Workshop is also an achievement in her heart, so when she treats Wufu Workshop, she also has a full sense of honor and wants to try her best to I'll stay here at Wufu Workshop for a while.
But as for her return to Jinqiu County, she did not tell others in a big way. Zhang Heming and Manager Wu were also aware of it and did not publicize it too much. They only went to see Xia Mingyue in person on the day of her departure.
This departure is not a permanent separation, and reunion is not out of reach. Therefore, the people who came to see her off did not show too much sorrow and sadness. They only wished Xia Mingyue a safe journey and urged her to come to Changzhou Fucheng more often.
Xia Mingyue smiled and agreed one by one, and chatted with everyone for a long time. When the sun was three o'clock in the sky, she officially set off for Jinqiu County.
Those who returned to Jinqiu County were still the same people who had come to Changzhou Fucheng. The group of people either rode horses or took carriages, watching the picturesque late autumn scenery on both sides of the official road while chatting and laughing.
When I passed a food stall on the official road at noon, I stopped and had a brief lunch.
The food stall is at the entrance of the village, adjacent to the official road. There are a few tables in a simple straw shed. Xia Mingyue and his party are so large that almost all the tables in this food stall are full.
When the store owner saw a big deal, he was so happy that he opened his mouth and greeted him warmly, served hot tea, and asked what to eat.
It was a simple food stall with not many varieties to choose from. After a brief inquiry, Xia Mingyue asked the store owner to prepare two or three specialty stir-fries for each table, and then serve a bowl of noodles per person. "Okay." Seeing that everyone was very talkative, the store owner became even more happy and said, "Our stir-fried mung bean sprouts are delicious. Let's have some stir-fried pork and tofu, which is even more delicious. We use Wufu from Changzhou Fucheng." Let’s make homemade tofu with the tofu from the workshop.”
"Okay." Xia Mingyue agreed with a smile. When she heard that the tofu came from Wufu Workshop, she even smiled and asked, "Do they also sell tofu from Wufu Workshop here?"
This place is located almost halfway between Changzhou Fucheng and Jinqiu County. It takes almost two hours to get here by horse carriage. If you go by ox cart or walk, it will take even longer.
In a place like this, tofu from Wufu Workshop is actually sold, which is beyond Xia Mingyue's knowledge.
"Yes." The store owner straightened his back, "I bought the goods before dawn. Don't worry, sir, the tofu we sell here is definitely the tofu from Wufu Workshop. It is absolutely delicious, and you are a good boy!"< br>
"If you say so, then we must try it. I'd like to trouble the store."
"You're welcome, sir." The store owner smiled brightly, "Please wait a moment, and the food will be served immediately."
Then, he entered the kitchen, called his wife, and started working together.
All kinds of ingredients were prepared, one for cooking and one for cooking noodles. The couple worked very well together, and within a short time, everything was served.
The stir-fried vegetables and bean sprouts look fresh, the leeks are emerald green, and the eggs are tender yellow. The stir-fried pork is stir-fried in a sauce, with alternating fat and thin, bright color, and suitable saltiness.
The most eye-catching thing is the home-made tofu mentioned by the store. It is a home-made tofu cooked with green onion. There is some twisting and spooning skills. The tofu slices are intact and the surface is covered with paste. Finally, a little sesame oil is poured on it. Watch it. It is extremely bright, and when you take a bite, it is tender and delicious, and your mouth is full of fragrance.
Xia Mingyue ate a piece of tofu and couldn't help but nod her head, "Yes, it is indeed the tofu from Wufu Workshop. The store's craftsmanship is good and it is delicious."
What cooks like to hear most is for diners to praise their craftsmanship. When the store owner heard this, he smiled so hard that he couldn't even see his eyebrows. He thanked him repeatedly and quickly served a few bowls of noodle soup so that everyone could have a warm sip after finishing their meal. The delicious noodle soup is both soothing and comforting.
Xia Mingyue and the others had been traveling for half a day. They were both bored and hungry. At this time, they had a serious lunch and felt very comfortable. They also took advantage of this time to rest and move around.
While I was eating, a new customer came to the food stall.
There were four people in the group, two middle-aged men who looked like a couple, and two little girls. The older one was fourteen or fifteen years old, and the younger one was eleven or twelve years old. There were some similarities between their facial features, and they seemed to be sisters.
The three women were all carrying small bundles, while the middle-aged man was carrying a pole with bamboo baskets hanging on both ends, seemingly holding various luggage items.
Looking at this, it looks like a family of four is on a trip.
The four of them obviously wanted to eat here, but seeing that Xia Mingyue and his party basically occupied almost all the tables and chairs at the food stall, and there were no extra free tables at all, they planned to leave.