Chapter 71 Who is Mr. Chu?
Chu Xiwang has a good appearance, speaks calmly and calmly, and his image and demeanor are far superior to those of an ordinary wealthy young man.
Although he spoke gently, Xie Yanyan could see that he had a very cold temper.
There are too many stories behind such people, so it’s better not to deal with them too much.
The exile team traveled urgently every day and was completely disconnected from the outside world. They knew nothing and were completely in the dark.
"The prince has returned to the capital safely."
"Prince Xi has gone to Wanling City to be a vassal. Concubine Baogui has been kneeling for three days and nights but it is useless."
"The court promoted the use of curved plows in government fields, and the results were very good."
"There is a severe drought this year, and there is a locust plague in the Western Rong. Judging from the movement of the locusts, they are heading towards the direction of Daqin. Officials in the northwest are trying to dig ditches to divert water to drown the locusts, but there is a water shortage."
When he was speaking, many prisoners came over and listened attentively.
They all came from Kyoto and originally held high positions. For several months, they were almost isolated from the world and the court. This was more painful for them than starving.
Even though I know that what is happening in the world has nothing to do with me, I still like to listen to it.
Xie Yanyan had never seen a natural disaster like locust plague in his previous life.
In the 22nd century, technology is highly developed. It can be said that except humans themselves, no other creature can compete with humans.
"A lot of locusts?"
"It covered the sky and the sun! The swarm was about 200 miles long and 80 miles wide, and could travel 300 miles a day. When the locusts passed through, all the grass, trees and crops were destroyed. There could be more than 30 locusts on one seedling."
It’s just about to bite someone!
Chu Xiwang said this information without any expression on his face. Qingshan stood aside without saying a word, listening quietly.
There is currently no way to control the locust plague. Trees and crops cannot cover them, and the tiny locusts cannot be attacked by swords or spears. There is nothing we can do about it.
"The Xirong government mobilized all the people and soldiers to attack, but to no avail."
"The insect swarm is less than 1,000 miles away from Chang'an."
Once Chang'an is lost, the Central Plains will be in danger. This year is truly a year of extreme disaster.
Chu Xiwang talked with Xie Anfeng for a while, and the sky gradually darkened.
Qingshan said, "Second Master, it's getting late, shall we go back? General Xie also needs to rest."
Chu Xiwang stood up and said goodbye, leaving behind a lot of silver and some dried fruits, bacon and salted meat that were easy to preserve, and left.
Xie Yanyan didn't see them off either, but after they left, she went to check on her two carriages and found that things had been turned over.
Especially her package. Maybe the other party was searching too anxiously and one of the glass marbles she gave to the little kid to play with fell out.
Chu Xiwang said he came to visit her and thank her, but was actually here to look for something?
So the thief who robbed the inn last time was also his man?
But from beginning to end, she only saw Chu Xiwang, the master and his servant, and all three of them were under her nose.
She stood there silently, thinking about Chu Xiwang.
He is only in his 20s, definitely not 30.
Sihai Pavilion belongs to him.
Doctor Huang called him Master.
The Cross Gate is also related to him.
Now people keep coming to look through her luggage. What are they looking for? Are these people also his?
Who is Chu Xiwang?
If you can’t think of it, don’t think about it.
The watermelon is big and it makes you feel full when eating it. After peeing a few times, your stomach will be empty. Xie Yanyan thought about getting some food to relieve the hunger.
It's too hot to eat hot food.
"Brother, shall we make a bowl of cold noodles?" Xie Yanyan said, "It's too hot to eat."
The original chef of Wuyi Marquis Mansion made "cold noodles" in the summer, which was to soak the cooked noodles in cold water and then serve them with some side dishes. It was a good way to relieve the heat in the summer.
When Xie Ning heard that his sister wanted to eat cold noodles, he tried to find a way to make it.
But there is no well near the mountain temple, and you have to run a long way to get spring water. It is dark and very dangerous.
Xie Anfeng said, "Yan'er, let's not eat today. It's not convenient to get water."
"I had some water in my car," Xie Yanyan said, "and I made ice out of it."
Her words attracted Li Rong and others: "Miss San, can you make ice?"
"Yeah." No explanation.
"Sister, it's hot, don't do it. Tell me what to do and I'll do it." Song Lingling is the eldest sister-in-law, so how could she let her younger sister-in-law serve the whole family all the time?
"Don't argue anymore. I'll do it." Xie Ning rolled up his sleeves and called Xie Yong to boil the pot while he went to the stove to cook.
Jiang Shuang: "Let me do it."
Xie Yanyan: "Go cook some noodles!"
Xie Ning took out a large bag of fresh noodles and some beans from her carriage, but did not let anyone see them.
Xie Yanyan carried a basket and placed several bowls on the stone platform.
She beat 8 eggs and quickly cut 6 tomatoes, which were a rare commodity, into scrambled eggs with tomatoes.
Take another handful of peas and cut them into dices. Take out half a bowl of minced meat, marinate it, and stir-fry the diced peas with the minced meat.
Jiang Shuang cooked a large pot of noodles in the pot and asked Xie Yanyan: "Where did you buy the noodles? These noodles are quite fresh."
"Yes, I bought it."
What are you talking about? Of course it was bought.
"What is that red, round thing you cut? A water melon?" Jiang Shuang asked, pointing at a tomato.
"Yeah." Seeing that she was about to ask more questions, Xie Yanyan interrupted her, "Watch the noodles in the pot, don't let them overflow."
The noodles were fresh noodles from the supermarket, not dried noodles. She could say that she bought them in town. As for why they were preserved so well, who cares!
After the noodles were cooked, they were rinsed twice with mineral water, and Xie Yanyan directly added the edible ice cubes in the space.
Take out a bottle of sesame paste and crushed peanuts from the space, then take out two cucumbers and a carrot, wash them and cut them into shreds.
Then add the fried diced beans and scrambled eggs with tomatoes.
Finally add vinegar and mashed garlic and the delicious cold noodles are ready.
Xie Yanyan stood aside and gave instructions while Xie Ning started cooking. There was a whole family to eat and there was too much noodles, and stirring them was enough to dislocate her wrist.
"If any of you want something spicy, just scoop the beef sauce for yourself. Ah Sheng and I won't add any. It's summer and we have to keep it light."
She first took a bowl and handed it to Song Lingling, then gave one bowl each to herself and Xie Yusheng, and started eating.
Song Lingling felt greedy and said, "Sister, give me some beef sauce. I'm craving the beef sauce you made."
Xie Yanyan handed it to her.
Jiang Shuang said: "Sour boys and spicy girls, your baby should be a girl."
Song Lingling didn't feel bad. She touched her belly and said happily, "A daughter is good and caring."
Jiang Shuang glanced at Xie Yanyan, said nothing, took a bowl of cold noodles, and ate silently. A thoughtful daughter?
Xie Lingyu ate the noodles in big mouthfuls and said excitedly: "Sister, the cold noodles you made are so delicious. I have never eaten such delicious cold noodles."
The cold noodles made by my sister are made with fresh ingredients and full of flavor. The cold noodles are chewy and fragrant, and the mouth is full of sour and salty juice, which makes people unable to stop.
Xie Yanyan thought to herself, it’s not that my cooking is delicious, but the ingredients are good and the seasonings are sufficient. It turns out that the kitchen of the Marquis’ Mansion didn’t treat us as human beings.
Xie Lingyu ate two bowls of cold noodles in the evening, while Xie Anfeng, Xie Ning and Xie Yong all added a spoonful of spicy beef sauce to their noodles. Each of them finished three large bowls without leaving a drop of soup.
Xie Anfeng smacked his lips and said, "Yan'er's cold noodles are excellent."
"My sister is the lucky star of the family."
At night, everyone slept on the ground, looking at the starry sky and listening to the chirping of unknown insects in the mountains.
Xie Yanyan and Xiao Baozi slept in the carriage.
"Ah Sheng, can I tell you a story?"
"Okay, okay, what story can Auntie tell me?"
"Alibaba and the Forty Thieves."
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