Chapter 52 (Toothpick Meat (Part 2)...)
After getting their consent, the three children couldn’t bear it anymore and reached out their hands!
Only then did they know what toothpicks were used for.
There is no need to worry about being burned because the toothpick has already cooled down. There is no other defect except that it is a little oily. A piece of meat is right in the middle of the toothpick, and they can just open their mouths and reach over.
The chicken and beef are both spicy, and the lamb is cumin-flavored.
Dongdong’s favorite is spicy food, so the first thing he picked up was beef.
Compared with other meats, beef fibers are much coarser and it is difficult to make it tender and smooth. However, because it is fried, the outer layer has a crispy texture, and it is still much more tender and smoother than the beef we eat in the past.
Moreover, the coarse fiber texture makes chewing more interesting.
A bite of meat, the spicy and numbing taste exudes its charm on the tip of the tongue, accompanied by the fragrance of sesame, the spicy seasoning, and the taste of various fried spices, mixed with the texture of the meat.
"Hiss..." Dongdong took a deep breath, sucked his saliva, and then continued to take the second one.
Wan'er was eating chicken. She liked chicken wings and drumsticks, and she had a special liking for chicken. After eating one, she couldn't help but curl her lips in joy: "The chicken is so delicious!"
The taste was a bit too strong for her.
However, chicken meat is tender and not cooked for a long time, so the skin is crispy, while the meat inside is very tender because it has been marinated.
It was so tender that it seemed as if it had just been cooked, with a smooth taste. I swallowed it accidentally after chewing it for only a few times, leaving only the spicy taste in my mouth.
Xiao Pingsong ate the mutton with relish.
Mutton has a strong smell, which distinguishes it from the other two types of meat. Therefore, mutton is cooked last in each step. However, although it has a strong smell, it does not affect its taste at all.
The richness of cumin masks part of the flavor, making it soft, tender and easy to chew. It is more tender than beef and has more juice than the other two types of meat. At the end, you can taste a light smell of mutton, but at this time, it has not affected his love for this toothpick lamb at all!
Ah Heng waited until Nan Qi finished testing the poison before quickly taking one and stuffing it into his mouth. He bit the meat and pulled the toothpick out with force, leaving only a mouthful of meat grains. A sense of satisfaction suddenly arose in him.
Yan Qiushu had just finished eating chicken and went to get the mutton. Seeing that they were staring at one piece of meat, she reminded them, "Try other flavors, they are all delicious."
The four children nodded repeatedly, and the next hand that took the food changed the plate.
But just as they had all tasted the food, Yan Qiushu suddenly took action and took away all three dishes, including Shui Yu.
Children: “???”
"Sister Shu!" Dongdong was anxious.
Wan'er is the most obedient and won't ask for anything, but she will stare at her with her beautiful eyes, which makes people feel soft-hearted.
Xiao Pingsong is older and doesn't know how to act like a spoiled child, but his eyes are still pitiful.
Ah Heng was stunned, then licked his lips calmly.
Yan Qiushu smiled and said, "You've already eaten a lot of meat at noon. Just taste it now. Don't eat any more, or it will be difficult to digest."
"ah……"
A sigh of loss.
But the children understood, so although they were sad, they didn't beg anymore.
Yan Qiushu rubbed their heads one by one, asked Shui Yu to make some soup for them to reduce heat and aid digestion, and asked Aunt Xu to sort the meat into different categories, pack them in oil paper bags, and hand them over to Nan Qi.
This is for Ah Heng.
Dongdong and the other two tacitly looked at Ah Heng with envy at this moment.
So happy.
I can actually eat three servings of meat by myself!
Is this the benefit of leaving home?
Envious, Dongdong counted on his fingers. It seemed that when Brother Pingyu left, Sister Ashu sent him a lot of food. When his uncle and mother left, Sister Ashu also sent him a lot. Except for pork jerky, there were actually many other things that he didn't let them eat.
Now it’s Ah Heng.
Then he...
Just as he was thinking about his own little thoughts, Ah Heng took advantage of the adults' inattention with a smile, leaned close to his ear, and whispered: "Come to my place tonight, I will secretly give you some."
Dongdong: “!!!”
Seeing him so happy, Ah Heng was also very satisfied. It was the first time that someone envied him. He really wanted to give it all to him. However, remembering Ah Shu's words, he added: "Don't eat too much, otherwise your stomach will feel uncomfortable."
Dongdong nodded repeatedly, covering his mouth with excitement.
The two of them agreed, and when they turned around, they saw Xiao Pingsong and Wan'er looking at them quietly.
Ah Heng was stunned and said subconsciously: "Shh! I'll give it to you too!"
Upon hearing this, the two of them smiled broadly and nodded silently, expressing their joy at the success of this conspiracy!
How could Yan Qiushu not see it?
However, these children all know their limits. Even if she told them not to eat too much, they would not dare to eat too much even if the food was placed in front of them. Therefore, they would secretly satisfy their appetite occasionally, but pretend not to see it.
There has to be something sweet.
But at night, you have to eat lighter meals.
That night, a few children who wanted to stay with Yan Qiushu to eat some delicious food were so upset that they wanted to cry but had no tears left when they saw the white porridge served to them.
He didn't even give me candy.
Yan Qiushu didn't like sweet porridge, so she naturally didn't prepare any when she made it. The children had to get the sugar themselves.
"Eating porridge without sugar is too bad!"
"Yes! It won't taste good without sugar! Sister Shu, you really don't want to add some sugar?"
Yan Qiushu held her bowl and sat a little further away from them: "No!"
Xiao Pingsong looked very understanding and said, "Don't force Sister Shu, sugar makes you fat."
Wan'er understood: "Oh, then I'll eat more. My mother said I'm too thin."
Ah Heng also nodded: "I will eat more too."
Only Dongdong gave up the idea of adding another spoonful of sugar, reduced his presence, and stopped talking.
Wan'er laughed secretly: "Dongdong, you can't eat anymore, you are too fat!"
I eat well and my face is getting rounder, but isn’t that too fat?
Dongdong glared at her in embarrassment, holding the bowl and gulping down the porridge while covering his face.
Xiao Pingsong shook his head and said, "Dongdong, how about you exercise with me tomorrow?"
Dongdong quickly put down the bowl and ran out, "I don't want it, I'm leaving! School is about to start, I want to play more!"
Xiao Pingsong: “…”
As night fell, the stealing teams returned to their own yards.
When the sun rose the next day, it was the day when Ah Heng temporarily bid farewell to the Xiao family.
Missing her son so much, Princess Chang arrived early in the morning.
She was the princess and had sent a visiting invitation in advance, so when she was about to arrive, someone notified her in advance, and Madam Xiao brought people from the mansion to greet her, including Yan Qiushu.
The carriage stopped, and Princess Chang was helped down by palace servants, with Madam Xiao leading the way in paying her respects.
As soon as he bent his knees, Princess Chang came over and supported him.
Then a pale and thin young man came down. Everyone bowed again and King Chang hurried to support them.
At this point Yan Qiushu thought that everything was gone, but unexpectedly a little boy who looked listless and taciturn came down from behind.
When Yan Qiushu looked closely, she found that the little boy was actually Zhou Zhaoqin.
Because his mother committed suicide, he was wearing black clothes and his cheeks were much thinner. When he was led over by Princess Chang, he looked like a puppet, with a dazed feeling.
When he was carried down from the carriage by the palace servant, he accidentally hit his head. The palace servant hurriedly covered his head. Because Madam Xiao and others were talking in front, the voices were not loud and no one heard it.
Zhou Zhaoqin didn't say anything, as if he hadn't been hit.
The palace maid quickly put him down, and a nanny who looked quite wealthy came over and helped her to the side of Princess Chang.
At this time, Zhou Zhaoqin was a little less stiff, but when he raised his eyes, they happened to meet Yan Qiushu's eyes. His eyes immediately turned red and his feet moved. Princess Chang thought he was unhappy and quickly took his hand, but he stopped moving again.
Yan Qiushu took a deep breath and was a little shocked for a moment.
But on second thought, I felt helpless.
Among the current princes, Prince Chang is the second oldest and has a legitimate son. Due to an incident five years ago, he has no other children. The third prince is only two years younger than him and he also gave birth to Zhou Zhaoqin a year after his marriage.
Other concubines became pregnant, but died before the baby was born.
King Huai, King Shun, and King Xuan were much younger than their older brothers, none of them were married, and there were no other grandchildren in the royal family. There were only these two. One was ignored because of his father, and the other became a domineering second-generation rich kid because of the third prince's flamboyant and overbearing personality.
Who would have thought that the child I see now is even more timid than Ah Heng was back then, which makes people feel a little distressed.
Madam Xiao was the same, but after all, she had seen the world, so after a brief moment of shock, she quickly reacted and invited them to sit in the living room: "Your Majesty and Princess, please come this way."
"Madam Xiao, you don't have to be so polite." Princess Chang was also very polite to Madam Xiao, and even performed the salute of a junior. She held her son's hand and did not let go of Zhou Zhaoqin. She held a child in each hand, walked slowly, and her eyes were very gentle. She said a few words to Ah Heng and did not forget to look at Zhou Zhaoqin.
Yan Qiushu kept watching and felt a little comforted in her heart.
He lost his mother and his father was imprisoned, but now he has Princess Chang to take care of him, which is much better than what Ah Heng had before.
Xie Qingyun's pace was not fast, and she took two steps behind, walking side by side with Yan Qiushu, and said softly: "Don't worry, Ah Shu, the princess is kind and will definitely treat the second grandson well."
Yan Qiushu pursed her lips, smiled, and nodded.
She was a little worried, not because of anything else, but because the Third Prince was imprisoned differently from the Crown Prince. He was imprisoned after rebelling and being demoted to a commoner. His crime was serious. If he were not the emperor's son, his entire clan would have been executed long ago.
Under such circumstances, as his son, Zhou Zhaoqin lost his mother and his father. If someone wanted to take revenge behind his back, after all, the Third Prince would definitely offend someone, then only Zhou Zhaoqin would be the one to be retaliated against, and he was only a five-year-old child.
It’s just a matter of the royal family, it’s not my turn to interfere.
However, as soon as this idea came out, things got to her head.
Madam Xiao entertained Prince Chang and his wife, while Yan Qiushu sat at the lower seat, drinking tea without saying a word.
I don't intend to get involved in these things.
Until someone called me.
"Miss Yan."
Yan Qiushu was startled and looked up, only to see Princess Chang looking at her with a smile. When she saw her looking at her, she smiled shyly.
"Is there something wrong, Princess?"
Princess Chang glanced at the two little boys sitting obediently on the chairs and said gratefully, "Thank you, Miss Yan, for taking care of Ah Heng. He looks much healthier and more lively. I've been too busy lately to come and thank you, so I'll do it here. Please accept this small gift, Miss Yan."
She looked at the nanny beside her.
The nanny waved her hand, and a palace maid brought a large red wooden box, which the nanny personally presented to Yan Qiushu.
Yan Qiushu didn't expect this to happen. She stood up in a daze and looked at Mrs. Xiao hesitantly.
Seeing Madam Xiao nod, she smiled and bowed, accepting the gift: "Thank you, Princess. I like Ah Heng very much. He is very sensible. It is not difficult to take care of him. Princess, you are so polite."
Shui Xian took it and held it for her.
Princess Chang pursed her lips and smiled. Seeing that she accepted, she said happily, "Actually, I have a humble request. I heard that Miss Yan is very good at playing with children, and Ah Heng likes you very much. Ah Qin has been in a low mood recently. Although the new mansion is safe now, I have too many things to do and cannot take care of him thoroughly. So I thought, please invite Miss Yan to stay at the palace for a few days. Is that possible?"
Yan Qiushu: ???
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