Chapter 735 Erbao: It’s OK
"Huang Mafa, eat smoked fish!"
When Erbao heard the meal was served, he clapped his hands happily.
Fourth Master: “…”
He only ate it once, okay? How did this kid remember it?
He then glanced at the agonizing Fourteenth, then ignored him and went over to the wine warmer. He clasped his fists towards Emperor Kangxi and said, "Father, that fish is complicated to cook, and my son doesn't like to eat too much. You don't have to indulge him."
Emperor Kangxi glanced at the Fourth Master with a bad temper, but he still looked towards Wen Jiu. "What is that smoked fish? What kind of fish is used? Are there any particular requirements? Is it really as troublesome as the Fourth Master said?"
Wen Jiu smiled and said, "Your Majesty, what I said is true. It is a bit troublesome, but this fish is not difficult to cook. Carp, black carp, grass carp, and silver carp are all fine. Farmers mostly use silver carp. They pickle it, marinate it with the ingredients, hang it over the water stove, and let it smoke with firewood for ten days to half a month. The smoked fish can be stored for more than a few months. When you want to eat it, you can stew it, fry it, or stir-fry it. It tastes great."
When Emperor Kangxi heard this, he frowned and said, "It's nothing special. How can it be delicious?"
Warming up the wine: "Your Majesty, this smoked fish is delicious. The fish meat becomes a little chewier after being smoked, and after being fried, even the bones are crispy. Add a large bowl of spicy stir-fry, and it's fresh, fragrant and spicy. The fish meat is sweet and becomes more fragrant the more you chew it, and with the slight smoky aroma, the taste is absolutely unique. If you get a dish like this, you will definitely finish three bowls of rice."
Emperor Kangxi listened, his Adam's apple moving. Before he could say anything, the Ninth Master beside him came over, his face full of resentment: "Little Fourth Sister-in-law, you have a new dish again, and you didn't even tell me!"
The Tenth Master also ran over eagerly: "That's right, Xiao Sisao will cook for us today, and we will forgive her."
"Hahaha." The Third Master's eyes lit up. "My little sister-in-law is going to cook? Today is a lucky day!"
When Master Qi heard the noise, he patted Fourteen's shoulder soothingly and said, "Fourteen, you can't lift it now. Maybe it's because you haven't eaten enough. You can try again later."
Fourteen was still struggling with the hammer, staring at it and saying, "No, I won't give up until I pick it up today!"
He still couldn't believe it. His brothers could lift it, so why couldn't he?
It’s obvious that both my mother and the Empress Dowager said that he is the best among the princes!
After hearing this, the Seventh Master felt reluctant to leave Little Fourteen alone, so he had to accompany him. However, he couldn't help but look over to where the wine was being warmed, wondering what kind of food Little Fourth Sister-in-law would prepare.
This year's New Year's gift from Fourth Brother's house had brought a lot of fresh food. He had never tasted the bread made from water before, and it was truly delicious.
He then glanced at Fourteen again, wondering if Fourteen would still be here for dinner later.
After hesitating for a moment, he thought about helping out and stood next to Fourteen to help him lift the hammer.
But after trying hard for a long time, the hammer didn't move at all.
Mr. Qi was also stunned for a moment. Could it be that he had used too much force just now?
After trying several more times, he found that he really couldn't shake the hammer at all. For a moment, he and Fourteen stared at each other for a long time, and he began to doubt his life.
The Fourth Master didn't pay attention to his two younger brothers at this time. Of course, even if he noticed them, he probably wouldn't help them.
Glancing at the brothers who had gathered around him, the Fourth Master gritted his teeth, "We just had a palace banquet with a plethora of food. Aren't you guys full yet? We can't make this smoked fish right now; it'll take over ten days. It's too late. Father Huang, why don't you bring some softer porridge to Erbao?"
"Hey? Fourth brother, I brought some porridge. There's a lot of food at the banquet, but I'm afraid that Fourth Sister-in-law and the children won't be able to eat it, so Old Ten and I brought some over." As the Ninth Master spoke, he added, "Mother De just sent some to Dabao and the others."
Master Shi nodded: "Yes, I brought it, as well as soup and snacks."
The Third Master also patted his forehead and said, "Yes, yes, yes, I would have forgotten if you hadn't mentioned it. There's also Dengying Beef! My little brother and sister-in-law like it, so I brought some. There are also various fruits that the children like."
"Yes! Fourth brother, my younger brother also brought some. There was some very delicious cheese at the banquet, so I brought it over for Fourth Sister-in-law and the children to try." The Seventh Master said this from a distance, but in a slightly louder voice.
Fourteen wiped the sweat off his forehead and said, "I brought a table full of everything, including two large food boxes. If it gets cold, I'll heat it up later."
After saying that, he took a deep breath again and gripped the hammer fiercely.
"Oh, you two are in perfect harmony. You brought my palace banquet to the East Third Residence?" Emperor Kangxi glanced at his sons unhappily and said, "Fourth son, what did you bring? Bring it all out."
Fourth Master: "...I didn't bring anything back."
Why do I suddenly feel like I’m outdone by my brothers?
He subconsciously looked towards Wenjiu, but saw that she was not looking at him at all, and his brows furrowed even more.
Could it be that Jiu'er is angry?
The Emperor is such a fool. It was clearly the Emperor who suddenly called me and asked me to follow him back to the East Third House. How could he have time to bring food for Jiuer and the children?
He opened his mouth to explain, but there were too many people around him and it was not the right time.
"That's rare," Emperor Kangxi glanced at the Fourth Master in surprise, then looked at Wen Jiu and said, "Girl Wen, Concubine De and I also brought some food. You must have a small kitchen, right? Have someone heat it up and set the table."
Fourth Master: “!!!”
The Emperor and his mother also brought food!
In other words, out of all the people in this room, he was the only one who didn't bring anything back?
For a moment, as he touched his body, the Fourth Master's face became darker.
Wen Jiu: "Yes, Jiuer thanks the emperor and all the gentlemen for their concern. I will go and give the order. Your Majesty, is there anything else you want to eat? Jiuer will have someone make some."
"I'd like to try the boiled fish. As for the others, you can decide." Emperor Kangxi nodded, then looked at Erbao and said, "How about we have the smoked fish later? Can the Imperial Kitchen prepare a few other fish dishes for you?"
"Oh, I can't eat it." Erbao frowned and sighed in annoyance, then said: "Huang Mafa is not worried, Erbao will make do with it."
Emperor Kangxi glanced at his grandson who had been comatose for two days and couldn't help but ask, "Girl Wen, is there a faster way to smoke the fish?"
"That's right, Little Fourth Sister-in-law, what you just said made my mouth water. If I can't eat it tonight, I'm afraid I won't be able to sleep well tonight." Jiu Ye immediately came over and said, "Oh, by the way, I also want to eat that Bobo Chicken. I haven't had it for a long time. The one made by Zuixianlou always tastes worse than yours."
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