Shura Field
The Lantern Festival is in two days, and Liu Zaixi has been busy making hot pot base during these two days.
This is a big project, as we need to prepare enough food for everyone.
Because everyone has a day off on Lantern Festival, the schedule is even tighter.
The first step is to refine the butter. Cut the raw butter into appropriate sizes and blanch it in cold water.
After blanching, add a small amount of water and ginger slices, and simmer over medium-low heat until the butter in the pot turns golden brown, then filter out the clear butter.
Liu Zaixi looked at the large vat of butter in front of her, with her hands proudly on her hips. It was worthy of her.
Xiao Zhu was very supportive and clapped his hands in approval.
"Keep a low profile, keep a low profile. This is just the first step. There are many more steps to come."
"Miss, you are really amazing. You know a lot of things that we don't know. But when did you know all this?"
Liu Zai Xi didn't say anything, just smiled and glossed over it. How should I tell you that your young lady is actually dead?
Thinking of this, Liu Zai Xi began to feel guilty. He took the property left by his mother and brought her loyal maid to the capital, where every inch of land is worth a lot of money, to enjoy life for her.
No one knows where the original owner's soul has gone, or whether she has been reincarnated as a human being. So Liu Zaixi hopes that she has a happy family, can be reunited with her mother, no longer be ignored, and have a wonderful life.
Liu Zai Xi spent the entire afternoon making hot pot base. Fortunately, he had many helpers around him and he just had to give instructions. Looking at everyone busy, Liu Zai Xi felt extremely grateful again to have met such good friends.
Wipe off the sweat, now is not the time to feel sentimental.
We have been busy for two whole days preparing for the opening. Once the cuisine becomes stable, we can resume daily business.
Liu Zai Xi has already started to fantasize about making a fortune.
Liu Mubai looked at Liu Zaixi and laughed loudly, not quite understanding what was going on in his mind.
But he seems very happy.
During the preparation period, the Lantern Festival soon arrived.
Although there are many people at the Lantern Festival during the day, it is not as lively and beautiful as at night.
Liu Zai Xi has been very busy these two days, so he doesn't plan to go out during the day, but stays at home and sleeps.
In Prince Heng's mansion, Han Yi was reporting to Qiu Wuji. A few days ago, Qiu Wuji ordered Han Yi to investigate Liu Zai Xi's background.
"Your Highness, this girl's name is Liu Zaixi. She's the third daughter of the Liu Mansion in Pingyang City, Huaizhou. However, she's not favored. Her mother passed away early, and her father neglects her. She's often bullied. She only came to Beijing to open a shop last month."
Qiu Wuji put down the book in his hand and said, "How can an unpopular person get so much money to open a shop?"
Han Yi said, "Her mother was once the daughter of the richest family in Huaizhou, but her family gradually fell into decline after she married into the Liu Mansion."
Qiu Wuji nodded, and he understood the general idea.
Just as the two were talking, there was a knock on the door outside the study.
Qiu Wuji's face showed impatience, but he still let the person outside in.
The visitor was Jin Manyue, and she was beaming with joy. "Your Majesty, may I invite you to participate in this year's Lantern Festival?"
"This king does not like crowds."
Jin Manyue seemed determined not to give up until she reached her goal: "Your Highness, I only ask that you and I release a lantern together. I don't ask for anything else. It will be quick and won't waste Your Highness's time. Please grant me your permission."
As he said this, he was about to kneel down.
Qiu Wuji had no choice but to agree. Otherwise, judging from the situation, the dispute would probably last a long time.
Now is not the time to fall out. After all, her father is the prime minister and his status is there.
Jin Manyue happily retreated.
Time passed like a rushing river, and soon it was night.
Qiu Wuji stayed in the study the whole day. Fortunately, Jin Manyue did not come to him again, otherwise it would have been very dangerous.
Just after dinner, Qiu Wuji asked a special chef to imitate Liu Zaixi's boiled pork slices. Although it was not as good as the one in the restaurant, it was still edible.
Everyone in Prince Heng's mansion knew that when the prince was having a meal, no one except the cook Han Yi could enter. No one except the cook could be present during the dinner preparation process, and the dinner was served by the cook alone. As a result, Jin Manyue couldn't find out what kind of food Qiu Wuji liked.
Although she is a young lady from the Prime Minister's Mansion, she can't take a single step in Prince Heng's Mansion.
Jin Manyue had to wait for a while after Qiu Wuji finished his meal before she dared to go find him.
"My Lord, it's time to set off."
"Um."
Jin Manyue was delighted.
Before night fell, Liu Zai Xi brought Xiao Zhu and Liu Mubai to the street.
"Miss, the capital city is really bustling."
Liu Zaixi had a gentle smile on her face, like an older sister next door, patiently pampering the little sister following behind her.
"Go play whatever you want. If you like any lantern, tell me and I'll buy it for you."
"Great! Miss is so nice." Xiao Zhu cheered cheerfully.
Then Liu Zaixi looked at Liu Mubai again: "Good brother, don't you want to have some fun?"
Liu Mubai just nodded without saying anything, as if he acknowledged the identity of Liu Zai Xi's younger brother.
There's no closer relationship than this now, is there?
Liu Zai Xi leaned his elbow on Liu Mubai's arm because he couldn't reach his shoulder.
"Can't you talk more? Go talk to more girls. Maybe you can find someone who's willing to light lanterns with you."
"don't want.".
Liu Zai Xi suddenly burst into laughter, as if he was amused by Liu Mubai.
Seeing the sincere smile on Liu Zaixi's face, Liu Mubai also curled up the corners of his mouth.
At the other end of the street, Qiu Wuji and Jin Manyue were dressing up in a low-key manner.
Qiu Wuji said, "Pick a lantern you like and go to the river to release it."
Jin Manyue did not notice the urging in Dao Qiu Wuji's words.
The girl couldn't hide her shyness: "No, we want to pick the best lantern."
When Qiu Wuji heard this, he tried his best not to frown.
Looking at the people coming and going, Qiu Wuji's originally anxious heart suddenly calmed down in an instant. Since there are so many people, is there any possibility that she will come?
Thinking of this, he was no longer in a hurry to urge Jin Manyue.
The further they went in, the more people there were. Jin Manyue suddenly stopped and took out a red silk.
"Your Highness, there are so many people here. I know you don't like being touched, so I prepared this red silk. Please tie it on to prevent us from getting lost."
Qiu Wuji took a deep breath, suppressed his inner impatience, and stretched out his hand to let Jin Manyue do what she wanted.
Seeing this, Jin Manyue happily reached out to tie it for Qiu Wuji.
The red silk was neither too long nor too short, and the distance was just right, which was what Qiu Wuji was satisfied with.
"The lanterns over there, Prince, seem very beautiful. Let's go there."
Jin Manyue pulled the red rope and took Qiu Wuji to that place.
In order to choose the best lantern to release with her lover, the girl always chooses carefully, and the time is getting longer and longer.
I went from one stall to the next, choosing for almost half an hour, but still couldn't find a lantern that I liked.
Qiu Wuji said, "Miss Jin, haven't you made your choice yet?"
Jin Manyue blushed and said, "How about, Your Majesty, please pick a lantern."
Seeing Jin Manyue say this, in order not to waste time, Qiu Wuji pointed to a lamp at random.
Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder, and the one chosen by the sweetheart is the best.
Jin Manyue took the lantern with satisfaction. Even though the lantern was so ordinary, in her eyes it was the best one chosen by her lover.
"Your Majesty, let's go to the river."
Then continue to move forward.
Liu Zaixi was there, moving slowly and unhurriedly. The two girls looked around, but Liu Mubai was not interested in any of this and just followed behind to guard them.
"Miss, what do you think of this pink one?"
"Hmm - is there any green one? I like green."
Xiao Zhu thought for a while and said, "Miss, does the green one look like a will-o'-the-wisp?"
Liu Zaixi looked up at the sky and thought for a while: "Yeah, forget it then."
"Xiaobai, which color do you think is good?"
Liu Mubai was looking into the distance. When he heard the voice, he turned around. It took him a while to realize that Xiaobai was talking about him.
But he quickly accepted this "nickname".
Liu Mubai walked over, looked at the girl's expectant eyes, and pointed at the tender yellow lamp.
Liu Zaixi picked it up and asked, "Isn't it too bland? What do you think, Xiaozhu?"
Xiao Zhu was looking at something else when he heard the call and came over, picked up the lantern and looked at it.
"Miss, this one seems pretty good, and the color is just right."
Seeing that Xiaozhu liked it, Liu Zaixi paid without hesitation.
Both groups of people carried lanterns and went up the bridge, wanting to go to the other side.
Then, fate arranged for us to meet.
Liu Zaixi was just carefully observing the lantern in his hand and took a few steps back when he bumped into a wall of people.
Liu Zai Xi was bumped unexpectedly and the lantern fell to the ground. He was about to apologize when he looked up.
Autumn has no end.
The words of apology remained on his lips. "You are not the one—"
Qiu Wuji interrupted his words by bending down.
There are two identical lanterns on the ground.
Qiu Wuji picked up a lamp, and Liu Zaixi also quickly picked up one.
The two groups exchanged lanterns in this way.
"Miss, what's wrong?"
Xiaozhu and the other person came over.
Liu Mubai felt familiar with Qiu Wuji, but couldn't remember who he was.
Jin Manyue was annoyed: "Your young lady bumped into us."
Only then did Liu Zaixi notice that there was someone else next to Qiu Wuji.
With a casual glance, he saw the red silk connecting the two people and looked at Qiu Wuji meaningfully.
I thought to myself that this is a scumbag and I should stay away from him.
A few days ago he said he wanted to marry me, but today he was tied to someone else. I guess he was just joking that day. After all, princes usually have three wives and four concubines, so one more or one less is a big deal.
Qiu Wuji saw Liu Zaixi notice the red silk in his hand and silently untied it.
"Sorry, I was looking at the lanterns and not paying attention to the road."
Liu Mubai tugged at Liu Zaixi's sleeve: "The light is wrong."
Liu Zaixi then looked down at the name on the lantern and murmured, "Boundless autumn, golden full moon."
The handwriting is delicate and small, and it seems to be written by a girl.
Qiu Wuji also lowered his head and saw the words on the lantern: Liu Zai Xi.
Then there are the names next to Liu Zai Xi, Liu Mubai, and Xiao Zhu.
Qiu Wuji silently thought in his heart, willows are by the stream.
But this Liu Mubai is really an eyesore.
Liu Zaixi thought he understood and quickly returned the lantern. "This is your lantern. May it last forever."
Jin Manyue was very satisfied with what he heard and quickly changed his attitude.
"We haven't gotten married yet..."
Liu Zaixi: "Then I wish you all the best in advance."
Jin Manyue suddenly felt a little more favorable towards Liu Zaixi.
Seeing Qiu Wuji still holding his lantern, Liu Zaixi reached out and said, "Sir, please return the lantern to me."
Qiu Wuji just lowered his head and looked at the words on the lamp.
It was not until Jin Manyue pushed it carefully that he handed the lamp to Liu Zaixi.
When Liu Zai Xi wanted to take it, he quietly exerted force, and Liu Zai Xi could only pull it over with a smile.
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