"What happened?" Mrs. Ruan Qin's wife, Mrs. Li, took the lead in picking up her grandson and coaxing him, and asked in a panic.
The ones crying were the Ruan family’s children, who had been spoiled and timid since childhood.
None of the Zhang family's children cried, and Taotao just shivered.
Ruan Qi was fine, but Yun's face looked a little unhappy. She was familiar with the voice; it was from Ruan's maid.
In this New Year, something happened to a servant of the Ruan family, but we haven't offered sacrifices to the ancestral temple yet. It's so unlucky, Amitabha.
Miao Wan's courage is amazing.
You say it's small, but she is the most hardworking. As long as it's a job that can make money, she will rush forward without hesitation.
But you said it was big, so let's go over and see what happened. She also grabbed Qiao Ruichen's sleeve and was almost dragged away.
Geng inadvertently turned around and found that her daughter-in-law was almost curled up in her son's arms. Taotao hugged his father's neck, with his head buried in his neck, not saying a word, not even crying.
She: “…” They are indeed mother and daughter, a pair of cowards.
When they arrived at the place, everyone was a little confused, except for the Ruan family's coachman, who had a pale face and was holding his unconscious wife.
Yun came out with a frown and asked, "What happened to Nanny Chen?"
The driver trembled as he replied, "Madam, I don't know what happened. I seemed to see a white shadow floating by, and something made a sound. My wife was so scared that she fainted. Please help me, Madam!"
Yun felt a chill run down her spine when she heard this: "What white shadow?"
"That..." A'dun, who was huddled aside, spoke in a low voice.
"Ah!!!" This time it wasn't just the one who fainted, many people couldn't help but scream, they were all shocked.
Miao Wan had already seen A'dun cowering in the shadows, but she was no longer afraid. "Don't be afraid, it's A'dun. A'dun, please step forward."
Adun knew that he had frightened the other person, and his face was... not that dark at least. When he moved out, his legs felt weak, and he fell to his knees with a thud.
A Dun was not very old and was about to cry as he spoke. "I saw these two people enter the boss's warehouse. I didn't know what they were doing there, so I wanted to warn them. As soon as I opened my mouth after entering the door, the woman fainted."
He was really scared by the screams!
Everyone: “…”
With your skin color, you walked into the dim warehouse and showed your teeth as soon as you opened your mouth... Everyone seemed to understand why Mrs. Chen fainted.
When everyone was feeling both amused and helpless, Qiao Shengwen and Qiao Ruichen spoke almost at the same time.
"A Dun, why are you here?"
"Why are these two people in the warehouse?"
The Ruan Qi couple and the Ruan Qin couple immediately realized that something was wrong. Their amusing and helpless emotions disappeared and they frowned slightly.
The driver paused and cried, "My wife wants to go to the toilet. She's scared to go alone, so she asked me to take her. I'm not familiar with the Qiao family, so I don't know where to go..."
Miao Wan raised an eyebrow. "Oh? You're going to the toilet, and you still remember to take a few bottles of golden dew and aromatic oil with you?"
The driver had a bulge on his chest, but it couldn't be that he had big breasts. Judging from the shape, Miao Wan knew very well what it was.
After her uncle came to the Northeast, she never asked him to make fast food immediately, and she didn't have close contact with the eldest wife, just to see if there was anything wrong with the servants of the Ruan family.
Unexpectedly, there was no movement from them for several months. She was planning to open a shop in Wa City after the New Year, but someone revealed his true intentions.
She had prepared some fishing tips, but it seemed they were no longer useful.
Ruan Qi stood up, his hands still greasy from the roast duck, which made him particularly irritated. "Old Chen, you've been in the Ruan family for over twenty years. We've treated you well. Since you chose to follow the Ruan family to the northwest, what are you doing now?"
The driver wanted to argue, "Master, we are innocent..."
A Dun spoke softly, "I heard it! They said to pick out the rare things that the masters in the capital want!"
If he hadn't heard it, he wouldn't have stood silently in the shadows to scare the two men.
Mrs. Chen woke up after being frightened and fainted, just in time to hear what A Dun said. Both the couple's faces turned pale quickly.
"Why don't you tell the truth? How has my Ruan family ever wronged you?" The good-tempered Yun was so angry that her face turned red.
After all, it was she who bought this couple. It is really sad that they still betrayed their owner after decades.
Mrs. Chen struggled to her feet and knelt before Mrs. Yu, wailing, "Madam, please have mercy on me. It was the people from the Marquis of Jingyang's residence who captured my daughter and her family. They threatened to kill them all if I didn't tell the Marquis of Jingyang about the Ruan family's situation!"
The driver also knelt on the ground and kowtowed, "Master, please save my family. My wife and I only have one son and one daughter. My son is also at the Ruan family, looking after the old house for the Ruan family. My daughter and her family are being held captive by others. I don't want to do that!"
Ruan Qi and Yun were so confused by the two people's crying that they were at a loss. Ruan Qin frowned, always feeling that something was wrong, but couldn't put his finger on it.
Ruan Jialin was so angry that he wanted to go up and curse.
It wasn't the Ruan family who asked them to marry their daughter to the capital. The couple had money to redeem their daughter, and his wife was surprised.
But since they were separated by a room, the mother could only go and persuade them. Unfortunately, the old couple cried and insisted that they wanted to give their daughter a future, and begged for the release of the daughter's contract and let her get married.
Now he wants to destroy the Ruan family because of his daughter.
It's not something they owe them. The Ruan family spent money to buy the person back. They shouldn't be ungrateful or repay kindness with hatred, right?
Could it be that the masters like them will have their lives and deaths decided by these two servants for the rest of their lives?
Miao Wan's voice came at the right time, interrupting the Ruan family's entanglement and grief.
"Oh? The Marquis of Jingyang's mansion asked you to pass on the news about the Ruan family, and also asked you to steal the things of Marquis of Jingyang's daughter and take them back? Just tell me directly, wouldn't I give them to you?"
Mrs. Chen froze. "I was thinking of sending some tokens back, asking Uncle Yangyang to spare my daughter and her family's lives for Madam Qiao's sake."
Miao Wan let out a long sigh, "Do you think that if the Jingyang Marquis's Mansion cared about a daughter like me, they would still threaten you to kill my in-laws?"
The Ruan family was stunned for a moment, and their expressions gradually became ugly.
"And if I remember correctly, your whole family is indentured to death. It was out of kindness of your uncles and aunts that they released your daughter. Now you are begging my uncles and aunts for mercy, to use the lives of Ruan Qiao's two families to save the lives of your daughter and her family?" Miao Wan couldn't help but sigh.
"Oh, I pay you to work, and I have to spend my life to raise your children. Who is the slave and who is the master?"
Driver Chen was smarter than his wife and quickly explained, "That's not what I meant. I just thought these things would be useful after all. If we could let the Marquis of Jingyang know their value, we might be able to delay..."
"I guess by selling the owner, you can let your children get the money from the seller, and make your descendants more promising, so that you can continue to sell the owner, right?" Miao Wan continued his words.
Qiao Shengwen was afraid that Miao Wan's aggressiveness would embarrass the Ruan family, so he spoke succinctly and directly to the point, "If my guess is correct, your daughter and her family were arrested to threaten you and prevent the Ruan family from filing a complaint in Beijing. If they are really arrested, how can you stay in peace in the northwest for several months?"
The two people were speechless when asked.
Ruan Qin and Ruan Jialin, father and son, immediately realized that this was what was wrong.
Ruan Qin's face turned pale. "I'm afraid they originally planned to kill us when we entered the capital, but we ended up coming to the northwest. They have no choice but to use the Qiao family's secrets to gain the trust of the people in the capital and take us back. Is that right?"
Seeing that Chen the driver was still trying to argue, Ruan Jialin kicked him to the ground and said, "If you dare to say even one word of nonsense, I will send a message back and sell your son and grandson to the illegal mines!"
The couple weren't very smart either. Being held in such a tight spot, they could only cry and kowtow, "Master, please spare my life! Master, please spare my life! I was really coerced. I really don't dare to offend you!"
Ruan Qi and his wife were even angrier. They didn't dare to offend the noble, but they wanted to offend the master who had fed them well all these years?!
Miao Wan was thinking about the roast duck that had just come out of the oven. If she delayed any longer, it would get cold and it would not taste good anymore.
At this time, it was their Qiao Bailao's turn to take the stage. She took Qiao Ruichen's arm and said, "Okay, today is New Year's Day, let's not worry about this little thing."
The coachman and his wife were delighted and were about to kowtow to thank their master for forgiveness when they heard Miao Wan's innocent and gentle voice like a death warrant.
"My husband has killed so many bandits from Xixia that trying the criminals should be no problem. Leave it to him. Let's go in and eat the roast duck quickly, otherwise it will get cold and taste bad."
Others: So your husband doesn’t need to eat? You…
Miao Wan arranged the work for her husband, and of course she didn't forget to comfort Qiao Ruichen, "Don't worry, I'll simmer the best food for you by the Boxia stove, and I'll come out and bring you a burger later. It's also very delicious!"
Qiao Ruichen smiled and nodded, "Okay, thank you for your hard work, my lady."
The others couldn't tell whether they were greedy or felt that the couple was willing to fight and be beaten. They didn't need to say anything else and quickly returned to the tent.
The roast duck was a bit cold.
Miao Wan was still worried that it was a bit greasy, and Ruan Qi was a little absent-minded, so Sun Laohuo simply placed the roast duck above the brazier and evenly rotated it a few times, and took it away when the oil started to sizzle again.
He re-sliced the duck and it didn't affect the taste.
The kiln built at the Qiao family's house was not very big and could only roast ten ducks at a time.
Since we also needed to bake some bread, we chose a lucky number and roasted eight ducks so that everyone could try something new.
Except for my aunt who doesn't eat meat, everyone else thought the roast duck was particularly delicious.
The main reason is that sugar is hard to come by these days, and meat is not easy to eat either. Meat brushed with sugar sauce is even more irresistible.
The little ones ate with their mouths full of oil, and the roast duck was gone very quickly, and the adults were not full.
The palm-sized bread, baked to a crispy outside and soft inside, was placed perfectly on the table.
This time, there was no need for two chefs to do it. Ruan Qi and Sun Laohuo's apprentices simply used knives to cut the bread into even slices.
Then roll the chopped pork and chicken in a batter made from milk, water and eggs, fry them directly into meat patties, and put them in bread.
Put the vegetables grown on the kang on top and cover it with a piece of bread, and the hamburger is ready.
Madam Zhang was a little curious. "Isn't this the same thing as your Roujiamo? But with vegetables added in?"
Sun Laohuo felt that it was similar, but he knew very well that Baiji steamed bun and bread were not made in the same way, and bread was much softer than Baiji steamed bun.
The main problem is that when the Baiji steamed bun is cold or frozen outside, it becomes like a fried dough cake and is hard to eat.
But whether the bread is hot or cold, it is always crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Whenever you tear it open, the inside will look like a white and tender honeycomb.
Miao Wan also prefers bread to Baiji steamed buns. She thinks Baiji steamed buns are more suitable for soaking in mutton soup.
The bread is loose and soft, and whether it is sweet or salty, it has a little flavor and can be eaten by adults and children alike.
The one I'm talking about here is Taotao. If you tear off a small piece for her, she will hold it and chew on it for a long time.
However, if you want to make a delicious hamburger, the sauce is the main thing. If you don’t have lettuce, you can use dried vegetables or cabbage instead.
But if the hamburger does not have sauce, the meat will feel dominant when it is hot, and it will feel greasy when it is cold.
Generally, hamburgers are made with mayonnaise, which is not difficult to make at this time. Miao Wan has asked her uncle to prepare a large clay jar and seal it.
Aunt Geng has already brought the baby over.
The meat is specially pounded loose and then coated with batter and fried. There are also pork chops fried with meat filling made using the method of making meatballs. The fat is absorbed by the bread, and the milky white and salty mayonnaise is evenly sprinkled on it, then covered with lettuce and topped with bread.
When you take a bite, the soft and fragrant bread and the crispness of the vegetables first jump into your mouth. As you chew, you can feel the deliciousness of the gravy and the mellow flavor of mayonnaise.
Even adults who have tasted many delicious foods were amazed at the taste. The children, who were allowed to take a small piece each, had eyes that were as bright as lanterns, and their stomachs were bulging, with their mouths full of bread crumbs.
While eating, Miao Wan took the hamburger to find her husband.
As for her daughter Taotao?
Oh, this guy was so mesmerized by his grandmother's mayonnaise that he was completely limp. He lay in Geng's arms and must have forgotten that he had parents.
If you feed her a fingernail-sized amount of soft meat from a burger and tell her that she must have popped out from a crack in a rock, Qiao Aqian will definitely nod vigorously.
Anyway, as long as there is food to eat, everything you say is the truth.
Miao Wan originally wanted to eavesdrop on how her husband interrogated people.
He never mentioned the two guys from last time again. It’s not that Miao Shiren wasn’t curious, he was just more timid.
But when she went over with the hamburger, Qiao Ruichen had already changed his clothes and was coming towards the tent with a smile.
Miao Wan was horrified when she thought about it. Why did she need to change clothes?
Could it be that he was tortured?
Was it blood splattering everywhere, tongues being pulled out and whipped...hiss, it was a bit exciting. She suddenly felt that her husband, who was more than 1.8 meters tall, looked even more majestic.
I couldn't help but feel my legs go weak, and my eyes became a lot more blurry. I don't know if it was because I was scared or for some other reason, but my heart was so soft.
Qiao Ruichen thought his wife was scared, so he took the burger and explained quietly, "I just scared them. They peed in the warehouse, so I cleaned it up. I was afraid my clothes would be unlucky, so I changed."
In his own home, and with members of the Ruan family, Qiao Ruichen would not take action unless it was necessary.
Miao Wan took it for granted that she believed it. Her voice was so soft and gentle that Qiao Ruichen felt as if his heart was burned by charcoal. "Don't take it. You've worked hard just now, my husband. Let me feed you."
Not only did Miao Shiren feed her hamburgers, he also said in a soft and sweet voice, "I've saved some roast duck for you, I know you like it, and... I've also hidden a small jar of the Shaodaozi I bought last time. When no one is around, I'll secretly give it to you."
Qiao Ruichen: “…”
He was sure that his wife was frightened by him, but... her reaction after being frightened was somewhat beyond his expectations.
He could sense that his wife didn't think that what he did was bad, but it was rare for her to sense that he had a fierce aura, and for a moment, he became as timid as a docile cat.
Qiao Ruichen pursed his lips to hold back his laughter. His wife's cowardice made him happy. He hid his smile in his eyes and took Miao Wan into the tent. "I'll eat by myself. Are you full?"
Miao Wan nodded obediently, her face full of curiosity, "I'm full, what's going on?"
Qiao Ruichen entered the tent and everyone saw him and waited for him to explain.
He glanced at his father, holding Miao Wan's hand tightly, and said less than the two servants, "The year my mother-in-law left, Wang bribed the two of them to pass on the news about Ruan. If they could steal the secret recipe, they would be rewarded with gold and silver. In fact, their daughters went to Beijing to serve in the Jingyang Marquis's mansion.
The two worked for the Marquis of Jingyang's mansion, hoping to help the mansion seize the Ruan family's ancestral home and secret recipes after the Ruan family was exterminated. However, the Ruan family changed their ways, and the two lost contact with their children. They thought of stealing some useful items and spending money to hire someone to send them to the capital.
Ruan Qi's face turned pale when he heard this. "But their indentures are still in the Ruan family!"
Qiao Shengwen sighed, "If the Ruan family is exterminated, their indentures will be in the hands of Lady Jingyang."
Ruan Qi and Ruan Qin were both stunned and couldn't help but look up at Miao Wan. If it weren't for their niece, their graves would be covered with grass by now, right?
After living in the northwest for a few months, Ruan Qi, who has always been old-fashioned and conservative, felt a little uncomfortable that as an uncle he had to listen to his niece.
So apart from the children, he never asked anyone from the first house to get involved in anything that Miao Wan was doing.
More importantly, although Ruan Qi is devoted to cooking and doesn't like those trivial matters, it doesn't mean that he is a fool.
Miao Wan is closer to her younger brother and is somewhat distant from him. Ruan Qi feels a little lost, but he knows that his personality is not liked by children, and he just wants to be more obedient and not cause any trouble to his niece's family.
At this moment, all his embarrassment disappeared. He just stood up, touched Miao Wan's hair, and apologized to her sincerely, "Awan, it's your uncle who is narrow-minded. From now on, our Ruan family will listen to your arrangements."
Miao Wan tightened her grip on Qiao Ruichen's hand, with a bright smile on her face, "Uncle, what are you talking about? Let's make money together, let's make money together, hahahaha..."
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