Chapter 55 Missing
The women were attracted by the aroma. The brave ones had already started to learn how to make it, while the timid ones were still hesitating whether they could eat it.
Cheng Weiyao noticed the actions of the female relatives, but she didn't mind their stealing her skills. Instead, she generously added another soup. The black fungus soup tasted good, and the most important thing was that it was simple to make, which was very suitable for beginners. Just wash the black fungus, add water and cook until it is cooked.
As Cheng Weiyao and the female relatives were busy cooking, the resting place was soon filled with a fragrant aroma, and the men were eagerly waiting to see their wives' cooking skills.
"My sister-in-law's cooking skills are even better than those of the chefs in the palace's kitchen!"
Wen Chengming was the first to taste it. Children don't have as many taboos as adults. He believed his sister-in-law's words and believed that if it was edible, then it was edible! So when the Imperial Noble Consort and Wen Liyu were a little hesitant, he had already tasted it.
"I never knew this black stuff was actually so delicious. What's it called? When I get back to the palace, I'll have my little kitchen at the palace learn how to make it!"
"Well, Wei Yao's cooking skills are really good. Cheng Ming is not flattering you..."
Wen Liyu and the Imperial Noble Consort's eyes lit up after tasting the food. Seeing the people in Prince Qingping's Mansion jumping for joy after eating, the female members of the household became more confident and started cooking their own dishes.
Cheng Weiyao sat aside with the bowl in hand and said with a smile, "It's suitable for all ages and you won't get tired of it. It's warming and nourishing, and you won't be afraid of the cold. You won't gain weight if you eat too much. As the old saying goes, everything black is nourishing. It's the meat among vegetables. This ingredient is exactly what I'm talking about, wood ear mushrooms!"
Cheng Weiyao was eating when several female relatives came over modestly with their fried black fungus to ask for advice.
"Princess Jin'an, we want to try your stir-fried black fungus and learn from your experience..."
"If the princess doesn't mind, you can try what we make..."
Cheng Weiyao's mouth was full of food. Princess? This was the first time someone called her that in all her long exile.
It seems that although the Qingping Palace has fallen into decline, it still retains its status in the eyes of these people. It is probably because Wen Chengyun's martial arts value is too intimidating...
"It's a blast, isn't it?"
Cheng Wei Yao raised her eyes and knew what was going on when she saw the hands of these women. They were all secluded ladies who never had to do housework. They were probably good at embroidery and needlework, but they were not very good at cooking.
"Rinse the burned area with cold water to lower the temperature and relieve the pain. As for the smaller blisters on your hands, you generally don't need to treat them. They will slowly heal on their own later..."
As she spoke, she generously pushed the plate of food forward and reached into the small plates brought by the female relatives. The food was not too crispy and tender, and the texture was not smooth enough, but it was edible.
The women each took a bite of Cheng Weiyao's stir-fried black fungus with their chopsticks and looked at each other in disbelief. The taste was completely different! The ingredients were fine, but they still hadn't mastered the essence!
"You need to blanch the wood ear mushrooms before stir-frying them, because the longer they are stir-fried, the more water they will release, and the more likely they are to explode..."
"I know this. I blanched it, but the pot still exploded..."
A female family member looked at her white and tender hands with blisters with a headache, and spoke with some grievance.
"Did you drain it before putting it in the wok? And it's better to tear the wood ear mushrooms into small pieces for frying. Look at your wood ear mushrooms? Cold water meeting hot oil will make the wok fry. Finally, I have to say four words to you: hot wok, cold oil."
Cheng Wei Yao shook her head helplessly and taught the method of stir-frying black fungus in a very pertinent manner. The last method is basically universal for all chefs. The rice is now in front of your mouth, and it is up to you whether to eat it or not.
Some of the female relatives suddenly understood, while others were still thinking about it and digesting the information. They all bowed to Cheng Wei Yao and returned to their families.
Cheng Weiyao had already put down her bowl and chopsticks, and her consciousness flashed into QQ Farm. During the time she was cooking, the newly cultivated and transplanted ingredients were growing well.
The Chinese toon tree has sprouted new buds, swaying and unfurling in the breeze, bringing with it a faint fragrance. Meanwhile, the wood ear mushrooms have successfully taken up residence on the tree stump, growing a little larger...
Cheng Weiyao walked around the farm and sat down on the steps in front of the cabin. The fields were full of harvest and the fish in the pond were active. If things continued to develop steadily at this rate, even if they finally arrived at the place of exile, their lives would not be as displaced as they are now.
But... Cheng Wei Yao turned around and looked at the warm and simple wooden house behind her. She still had to build another house when the time came.
After all, you can only have a home if you have a house. It just so happens that after the fruit trees were harvested, part of the fruit can be used to cultivate wood ear mushrooms, and the other part should be able to be used as wood for building a house, which can save a lot of money!
As for her family, she didn't know how Cheng's parents were doing in the capital after she got married. After all, she had taken over someone else's body, and she felt a little guilty about it. She couldn't help but miss them...
Thinking of this, Cheng Weiyao's eyes dimmed a little, and her consciousness logged out of QQ Farm, and she began to eat quietly.
At this time, in the capital city thousands of miles away.
The news of the independence of the second branch of the Duke's Mansion was exposed early in the morning of the second day after Cheng Weiyao and others left the capital for exile.
In public view, Cheng Ying was kicked out. He took a look at the simple bundle thrown on the ground and silently coveted his wife. He glanced coldly at the powerful-looking Third Housekeeper at the door and Duke Cheng who had nothing to do with it, then left the Duke's Mansion.
The warehouse of the Duke's Mansion was robbed, and all the gold, silver and treasures in the warehouse disappeared. The third wife, who had just taken over the family, adhered to the principle of a new official making three major moves upon taking office, and indiscriminately pinned the blame on Cheng Ying.
Duke Cheng knew that there was no evidence but still condoned the behavior of the third wife. After all, Cheng Weiyao from the second wife was a troublemaker at first glance, and she even threatened him before getting married, saying that any descendants with rebellious nature could not be kept.
As for Cheng Ying's second son, he had never paid much attention to him. He was a calm and unambitious son, and he was unlikely to achieve great things. He just abandoned him...
"Husband? What are you thinking about... I don't know if you received the gift I asked someone to send to Wei Yao. The journey of exile was tough, and I'm afraid you'll have lost a lot of weight by the time you get there."
Cheng's mother came back from outside and saw Cheng Ying sitting in the courtyard in a daze. She walked up to him and patted him on the shoulder gently, with a sigh in her tone.
The compound we live in now was bought with my husband's meager personal savings. It was said to be a division of the family, but the Duke's Mansion refused to give any of the property to the second wife on the charge of theft.
As for all the promises Wei Yao made before getting married, except for moving out independently, all the other promises became empty words.
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