Since Mu Wanqing decided to go to Ganzhou City, there was certainly no reason for her to leave empty-handed.
Bring something over to make money, let her think about it carefully.
"What do you want from me?"
Du Shaoxuan smiled and said, "I wanted you to help me prepare some dry food for the long journey, but now it's not necessary."
With her around, are you still worried about not having anything delicious to eat?
Mu Wanqing hesitated for a moment and said, "I'll make some instant noodles so that I can eat them on the road."
"It's all right. You decide." Du Shaoxuan was happy just by looking at her. She looked good in every way. "Don't be too tired. Just do something."
He pinched the quilt in his hand and said embarrassedly, "Can you give me this?"
"This is a gift for the emperor and empress, a pair of dragon and phoenix quilts." Mu Wanqing also expected this gift to play a huge role, "If there are any left, can I make you a quilt? I don't have any."
It’s not that she is stingy, but the quantity is too small. She also wants to make two sets of cotton-padded clothes, two pairs of cotton shoes, and two pairs of cotton gloves, all for the emperor.
I believe that His Majesty can see great benefits from this.
Du Shaoxuan understood her meaning after a little thought. This was paving the way for the next step.
She always does things in a methodical way.
"No one else has it? What about your parents and brothers?" Somehow, he cared about this a lot.
"No." According to Mu Wanqing's habit, she would keep the good things for herself and her family first, but this matter was too big. It was related to the future five-year plan and whether she could get what she wanted.
She lives rationally and soberly.
Du Shaoxuan looked at her deeply, "Just take care of yourself first, and don't forget me if you have anything good."
Mu Wanqing felt a little warm in her heart. He was not a considerate person, but he was really good to her.
"Are you short of money? Let's join forces to make some money."
"Military funds are still quite short. We need to equip the soldiers with new weapons, buy winter clothing, and give them more meat."
"Why isn't there enough military funding? Didn't the court allocate enough?"
"The court..." Du Shaoxuan sighed softly, "It's not that the emperor doesn't want to give, but the treasury is too poor. There have been frequent natural disasters in the past two years, sometimes floods, sometimes droughts, and sometimes earthquakes. Hey, money is needed everywhere, and the emperor is also very troubled. But there are still corrupt officials who dare to stretch their hands... By the way, Mu Zhongde was punished because he made a lot of money."
Mu Wanqing was a little surprised. This was an era where people depended on the weather for their livelihood. Productivity was low, and only when the weather was good could they harvest a few more buckets of rice to barely fill their stomachs.
In ancient times, there was no modern high-speed disaster relief mechanism, so once a natural disaster occurred, there would be corpses everywhere.
Natural disasters are usually accompanied by man-made disasters.
She was silent for a while, "How many years has Da Qi been established?"
"Huh?" The topic was so jumpy that Du Shaoxuan couldn't keep up. He subconsciously said, "One hundred and ninety years. What's wrong?"
Mu Wanqing felt a little complicated. The dynasty of nearly two hundred years was long enough. It had gone through its initial stage, development stage, prosperous stage, and now it was at its peak and then decline.
Various conflicts broke out, coupled with natural disasters and man-made disasters... This is a clear sign of a change of dynasty.
How did the Ming Dynasty fall? In addition to land annexation and the weakening of the central government's control over local governments and the military, another reason was the frequent natural disasters in the last years of the Ming Dynasty.
Mu Wanqing felt overwhelmed when she thought of this.
Every change of dynasties is accompanied by a long river of blood. Human lives are worthless in wars. Civilians are the most miserable and are inevitably caught up in them.
"I hope I can live in peace and tranquility for the rest of my life."
It is better to be a dog in peacetime than a man in chaos. Mu Wanqing was deeply moved every time she read that century of suffering.
She was born when China was just taking off and grew up in its glorious era, but she knew that peace was hard-won.
Du Shaoxuan didn't know what she was worried about. What happened? "Of course, the emperor is a wise and enlightened ruler, and the prince is also very wise and generous."
Mu Wanqing shook her head. She was worrying too much. If the sky falls, there will be someone to hold it up. Just live each day to the fullest.
Mu Wanqing took out a pen and paper and began to list the ingredients needed.
Du Shaoxuan naturally walked over to her and watched her write. Flour, oil? Is it that simple?
Instant noodles are very simple to make. Steam the noodles in a steamer for five minutes, add some salt and press them flat. Then fry them in oil at low temperature and take them out when the noodles become hard.
Mu Wanqing made her own seasoning and poured it into the jar, and it was done.
She put the noodles into boiling water, added seasoning, a handful of vegetables and a soft-boiled egg, and a perfect bowl of instant noodles was ready.
She put the noodles in front of Du Shaoxuan and said, "Try the taste."
Du Shaoxuan couldn't hold back any longer. The aroma of instant noodles was too tempting and most people couldn't resist it.
"You can eat it just by soaking it in boiling water. You can also eat it dry. It's quite fragrant. How is it? Is it delicious?"
Du Shaoxuan's mouth was full of noodles, so he could only nod vigorously and give a thumbs up. "Good."
"This is suitable as military rations. Prepare more and I'll show it to the quartermaster. Everyone likes your stewed food."
Mu Wanqing nodded slightly and said casually, "Fried flour is also suitable. I will cook a few dishes for everyone to try when I have the chance."
Du Shaoxuan ate the noodles in big mouthfuls, and found them more delicious. "That's not necessary. It's too much work. I'll eat them for them. And give me some fried flour."
Mu Wanqing shrugged her shoulders and said, "Okay, as long as he is happy."
She was in a rare mood, so she prepared a few more jars of spicy meat sauce, "This is delicious when mixed with noodles, rice or steamed buns."
Du Shaoxuan had eaten beef sauce last time, and the taste was so delicious that he left an unforgettable impression.
He mixed some rice and it was still delicious, worthy of being made by Mu Wanqing.
He stared at Mu Wanqing's busy figure as he watched, "What is this?"
The bread oven was on, and Mu Wanqing took out a few baking trays. "Pork jerky, do you like spicy, honey, or spiced?"
A scent of meat filled his nose, and Du Shaoxuan's eyes lit up. "Can I have both?"
Mu Wanqing was amused. "Hahaha, sure. Only children make choices. Adults want them all."
She cut some of each and put them on a plate. Du Shaoxuan tasted the five-spice first. It was full of fragrance and slightly sweet with the taste of honey, leaving a long aftertaste.
But he likes the spicy flavor the most, which is very spicy.
"Wanqing, how come you are so capable? You can cook and make a lot of delicious food, you can draw, you can build water wheels and cement, you can make quilts, is there anything you can't do?"
Mu Wanqing likes honey flavor the most, so this flavor is made the most.
She divided the food into two portions, one for Du Shaoxuan and one for herself. "I don't know how to fight."
Du Shaoxuan became excited, "I'm good at this. If I can do it, it's the same as if you can do it."
Mu Wanqing: ...? ? ? This is a bit exaggerated.
Du Shaoxuan returned with a full load, in such a good mood that he hummed a song all the way.
He stepped into his room and was startled, "Father, why are you here?"
Du Shuai sat at the table, looking very serious. "Where have you been if you're not in the military camp?"
"Father, I went to do something important." Du Shaoxuan happily took out all the things and placed them in front of Du Shuai one by one.
Du Shuai was somewhat helpless, "Your so-called big event is to prepare delicious food?"
"Please wait." Du Shaoxuan, like a child who was trying hard to get praise from his parents, asked for hot water and made a bowl of instant noodles for his father.
"Try it, it's delicious."
Du Shuai couldn't bear to disappoint his son, so he picked up the chopsticks, picked up the noodles and put them into his mouth. They tasted okay.
Du Shaoxuan even broke off a small piece of dry instant noodles to show off, "You can eat it dry, why don't you try it? Oh, and there's fried flour, which is also delicious."
Seeing him showing off proudly, Du Shuai's mouth twitched, "Mu Wanqing gave it to you."
It's not a question, it's an affirmative sentence.
Du Shaoxuan was a little embarrassed, but soon he became confident, "I'm going on a long trip, and I wanted her to help me make something delicious. I didn't expect her to be so capable and make such delicious instant noodles. Do you know what instant noodles are? Noodles that can be eaten after just one soak. Isn't that amazing?"
Du Shuai asked meaningfully, "Are you sure you're just going to make some delicious food?" Instead of going to visit Mu Wanqing?
"Well, of course not, I'm going to work." Du Shaoxuan made two bowls of fried flour, and the aroma of sesame and peanuts filled the room. "Father, these two are particularly suitable for military rations."
Commander Du was a little surprised. He also learned to use both public and private affairs. "Send the quartermaster over."
When the quartermaster saw how convenient these two foods were, he immediately had an idea.
He tasted it again, his eyes lit up, "Master Du, I suggest you prepare enough of these two foods as backup dry food. It's much better than eating cold steamed buns. It's convenient and delicious."
It was inconvenient to cook during a war, so everyone ate dry steamed buns. It was okay in the summer, but very bad in the winter.
"It's also nutritious." Du Shaoxuan added.
“Is this expensive?”
Du Shaoxuan is quite reliable. "Here is the quotation sheet."
The quartermaster took a look and found that it was much cheaper than he expected. "Which company is this from? It's a good product. Why haven't I seen it before?"
Du Shaoxuan said as a matter of course, "That's because Mu Wanqing hasn't come to Liangcheng yet."
Du Shuai looked over. What was he so proud of? Did he know how proud he was when he said that?
The quartermaster suddenly realized, "Princess Qingping? She is also very talented in food."
Du Shaoxuan loves to hear this. "That's right, she is a versatile person who can do everything. The only thing she can't do is fight. But it doesn't matter, I can do it. We complement each other."
Du Shuai looked at his son with a complex mood. "Okay, put these two things in the reserve food, go and place an order with Mu...Qingping Township Master."
"Yes." The quartermaster glanced at Du Shuai subconsciously, not daring to ask any more questions, and left in a hurry.
Du Shaoxuan took out the pork jerky and showed off, "The snacks Wanqing made for me are so delicious. How come she is so skillful?"
Du Shuai closed his eyes, not wanting to look at this childish guy. It was the first time he realized that his son was shockingly slow in sexual matters.
He was young once, so he could understand the feeling of wanting to tell the world.
But, he's not that stupid.
"Did she take the initiative to make it for you? Or was it you who suggested it?"
Du Shaoxuan said without hesitation, "I wanted to eat it, so I asked her for it and she made it for me. She is a very good girl, beautiful and kind, but too weak."
Du Shuai didn't want to talk to him anymore. He picked up a piece of pork jerky and put it in his mouth. Eh, it's sweet?
It wasn't very sweet, but the sweetness of the pork jerky was unexpectedly to his liking.
Du Shaoxuan was unhappy, "Father, why did you steal my snacks?"
Du Shuai tapped his forehead lightly. He took it out to show off, so he had to be prepared to have it snatched away.
Du Shaoxuan was just talking about it. If his father likes it, he can give him a few pieces. He has so many. "Isn't it delicious? How can she be so capable..."
"Shut up, you're so noisy." Du Shuai rubbed his eyebrows with disgust, stood up and left with the pork jerky.
I really can't stand the sour smell, but the person involved doesn't understand my feelings, so I can't watch it.
Du Shaoxuan was stunned. "Father, why did you take all my snacks away? At least leave some for me."
Du Shuai didn't even turn his head. "You already have it, don't you? I've been listening to you bragging for so long, so I'll eat a little of your food as compensation."
Du Shaoxuan: ...I didn’t expect you to be such a father!
Du Shuai walked out of the door, looked back, shook his head slightly, his expression was extremely complicated.
The attendant said cautiously, "Master Du, the young master...seems to be in love for the first time."
Du Shuai sighed softly. Who could understand the mood of an old father? "It's normal for him at his age."
He must be a few years slower than his peers in understanding things, which makes his father very worried.
The attendant was stunned for a moment, "Then you won't stop it?"
"Find some time to meet Mu Wanqing." It's no use just listening, he still has to see it with his own eyes to feel at ease.
"But she was an exile before..." The attendant was incredulous. How could such a person become the mistress of Xiliang? She would be laughed at by the world.
Du Shuai said calmly, "It is a stain for ordinary people, but it is a glory for successful people. Those who can fight back from exile, fight all the way, break through the class, and break countless rules are very outstanding themselves, which is better than countless others."
The higher you stand, the different things you see.
If Mu Wanqing had not become the head of Qingping Township, no matter how outstanding she was, he would not agree to this marriage.
How should I put it? It's okay to marry a commoner, but it's not okay to marry someone with a stain.
However, if he was rewarded by the court based on his own ability, he would become a legend. Can what happened to the legend be called a stain? It is inspirational.
"I only have three requirements for my future daughter-in-law."
"What is it?" The follower was too curious.
Du Shuai said without hesitation, "First, I can support the position of Xiliang's hostess and become Ze'er's good wife."
He did not listen to his parents and insisted on getting married. Although he did not regret it, he sometimes felt very tired.
He hoped that his only son could have an easier time and have someone to help share some of his burdens.
"Two, suitable." These two short words are actually the most difficult.
"The last point is also the most important. Whether you are sincere to Ze'er or not is not because of his identity, but simply because of who he is."
The attendant was stunned. "Master Du, your request... is extremely difficult."
The last one alone is as difficult as ascending to heaven. Who is Du Shaoxuan? He is the future master of Xiliang and is born with a halo.
The first thing others saw was his identity: the only heir of the Du family.
"The higher you stand, the greater your responsibility. The mistress of Xiliang may seem very glorious, but it is not something that ordinary people can do."
Mu Wanqing knew nothing about this as she was busy entertaining a guest.
Mu Wanqing looked at the unexpected guest with a strange expression, "Miss Du Er, what do you want to talk to me about?"
It was already a strange thing that Miss Du came to visit, and she also brought a generous gift.
This made Mu Wanqing extremely curious.
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