Records of the Cattle and Horses of Chang'an

Chapter 399: Sticky Rice Dumplings and Big Bones

This statement is biased. Zheng Qiuyi is just saying this because she thinks her child is perfect in every way.

Zhao Yue has been deceived too many times since she was a child. Even the most important thing, her judgment in men, is not very good. Otherwise, Liu Manqiang would not have wanted to check out her daughter-in-law for her before leaving.

Isn't it because you're afraid that this silly girl will be cheated?

Zhao Yue, however, was quite confident and nodded vigorously, "Aunt Zheng is right. I never make mistakes when judging people with my eyes!"

Jiahuifang

The honest men Jiang Shangxian and Yingzi, one big and one small, were leading Lao Fan and two guards to move cabbages!

Yangyang Noodle House is doing great business, and even its kimchi became famous on the first day of opening. The crispy, sour and spicy kimchi paired with hot noodles has a unique taste.

Even though the stingy Jiang's mother refused to give out a free plate of kimchi for three consecutive days, many people still paid for a plate to go with their noodles - what do we Chang'an people really need? You're kidding!

Therefore, the kimchi originally prepared at home is not enough. Although it is quick to pickle, the weather is cold after all. If we don’t buy it in large quantities now and pickle it, the price of cabbage will become expensive when it gets colder.

"Ms. Jiang, what shall we prepare for lunch later?" Old Fan was thinking about lunch while he was working. In the past few days, they took turns to go to Yangyang Noodle House for lunch, but no matter how delicious the food was, they couldn't resist eating it every day, so they wanted to change the taste.

What else can you eat to keep warm in winter besides hot pot?

Xiao Jiang pulled at the old leaves from the cabbage and pondered, "How about stewing some pickled cabbage and pork bones? It'll just be a bite for lunch. I can make two more dishes for dinner when everyone's all gathered."

Food is the most important thing for people. If a person does not eat well, he will definitely not be happy. Jiang Shangxian thinks it is better to negotiate about food.

Anyone who has eaten pickled cabbage will drool at the mere mention of it. Old Fan quickly put down the cabbage in his hand, drooling, and took the initiative to take the job more actively than anyone else: "Ms. Jiang is really wise! Then I'll go buy some big bones now!"

"Yingzi, hurry up and get the money for your Master Fan!" Seeing that Master Fan was about to leave with Xiongba, Jiang Shangxian took out the money from his purse and stuffed it into Yingzi's pocket.

"Hey!"

Old Fan was very business-like in his attitude: "Oh, it's just a few big bones. Miss Jiang is always so polite, hehe."

This old man is a money-grubber. He would feel so painful if he was asked to spend a penny. Xiao Jiang was too lazy to expose him. He said to Yingzi who came over and was about to sit down, "Go get two bags of glutinous rice and another bag of rice to wash together."

Yingzi agreed cheerfully and even asked a guard to help him move the things.

That’s right, Xiao Jiang is craving sticky rice dumplings.

Sticky rice dumplings, a delicacy unique to the Northeast region, are really delicious. Not only are they delicious, but after making them, they can be frozen outside and are convenient to eat when you want to. She thought that the Jiang family is very busy now, and Lao Fan and the other three came here to help look after the yard.

They don’t know how to cook, so if they are hungry or craving something, they can just steam some sticky rice dumplings.

If you don't use glutinous rice to make sticky rice dumplings, they won't stick together. If you use only glutinous rice, it will be too sticky. Jiang Shangxian personally likes to use this ratio. After washing the rice, it has to be carried into the house and soaked for two or three days before it can be ground into powder.

Even though you have to prepare a lot of ingredients now, once you are done, you can just give them away and keep some for yourself to eat.

When Qiaoxiang arrived, she saw a bustling scene where everyone was busy. The aroma of meat wafted from the kitchen. She was much more affectionate to Jiang Shangxian than Lianhuan and the others.

A life-long friendship!

"Miss Jiang, what delicious food are you making?" Not only was Old Fan and the others surprised, even the little girl who came with her showed an expression of surprise.

After all, Qiaoxiang’s personality is set up as a serious worker.

Jiang Shangxian was also happy to see her. Although Qiaoxiang didn't talk much, she was quite helpful at critical moments and was a good person. "Why are you here? There's sauerkraut and pork ribs stewing on the stove. Would you like to have some together?"

She just thought Qiaoxiang was here to give her something. As Chinese people, they always feel that when someone comes to their home and they are cooking, they will at least ask for an extra pair of chopsticks: Let's eat together!

Just like when meeting Chinese people, they always like to ask: "Have you eaten?" It's almost the same idea. The Chinese love to eat can be seen in this point.

Qiaoxiang pursed her lips and smiled: "Old Madam Liu came yesterday and said she wanted to see you. Madam was afraid that your injuries had not yet healed and you were not feeling well, so she asked me to ask you. If you can't, I will go back and find an excuse to report you. I'm afraid you won't be able to eat this big bone today."

"Madam Liu wants to see me today?" Xiao Jiang paused.

Ever since Cui Shuhua sent someone to inform her yesterday, she knew that she would have to meet her mother, but she didn't expect that she would have to meet her mother today. It seems that her mother-in-law has the same temperament as her mother.

"Okay, why not?"

How could she deliberately refuse to see her elders? Xiao Jiang quickly finished the work in her hands and washed her hands: "Wait a moment, I need to change my clothes."

Naturally, the clothes you wear when working at home are not good, but when you meet your elders, you have to dress a little more formally.

"Yes, I will help Yingzi with the work. Miss Jiang, take your time." Qiaoxiang immediately rolled up her sleeves and sat down with Yingzi.

This is a very honest man. Xiao Jiang felt embarrassed to keep him waiting for a long time - he just came here to work.

He quickly changed his clothes, packed up, and went to the main room where the New Year's goods were kept. He picked out a lot of snacks he had made recently and put them into two identical boxes. Then he went out with Qiaoxiang.

"Here, take these packets back and eat them to sharpen your teeth." As soon as they got on the carriage, Xiao Jiang stuffed several snacks wrapped in oil paper and strung together with hemp ropes that he had prepared into Qiaoxiang's mouth. As cooks, they loved feeding the babies the most!

Qiaoxiang didn't bother to be polite with her and put the things away with a smile: "I knew this errand would be beneficial. Look, isn't it here?"

崔府

Liu Manqiang rubbed her forehead, feeling extremely upset. She had originally wanted to teach this silly girl a lesson before she left, but she had just started and the silly girl never stopped talking, complaining continuously about the group of girls in Cui Zhe's backyard.

She wasn't Cui Zhe's mother, so what good would it do to tell her? At most, she would go to Cui Zhe's house and beat him up, but men like novelty, so how could a beating solve the problem?

The Cui family is not just sitting around doing nothing. She always comes to their house to beat up her son-in-law. Will the Cui family give in? Don't they have any dignity?

Moreover, in this world, it is common for men to marry and take concubines. But she also knows that Zhao Yue is different from her. She and Zhao Shu were arranged by their parents and matchmakers. She had no feelings for Zhao Shu before marriage.

But Zhao Yue was the man she found through free love before marriage, so she felt uncomfortable with Cui Zhe taking a concubine, and she was still entangled in this matter no matter how many years passed.