Just as the guests at the table were marveling at the girl's appearance, the dishes for the banquet began to be served.
The first thing served was a plate of pale white pastries. After listening to the introduction of the locals, I realized that it was fish soup, which was said to have been prepared in advance by the bride.
According to local customs, the first dish is fish soup made by the bride, which has the meaning of blessing and good fortune.
Then came a few crisp stir-fried dishes, and then a small pot with a few pieces of red charcoal at the bottom and a boiling soup in it. But this soup didn't contain anything except a few ingredients.
Just as the girl was curious, a plate of sliced meat was brought to the side and placed next to the small pot. The meat was cut very thinly and seemed to have been marinated with wine, sauce, pepper, etc., emitting a faint fragrance.
An old man wearing a headscarf at the same table saw that the two were a little curious, so he explained with a smile.
"This dish is not difficult to eat. Just pick it up with chopsticks, put it in some soup for a while, wait until it is cooked, then take it out and eat it."
After hearing this, the girl seemed to remember something. She felt that this scene was very familiar, as if she had done it often before?
"What's the name of this dish?" Yu Baichou picked up the public chopsticks next to the plate, picked up a piece and put it into the soup. After stirring it for a while, he took it out and put it into the bowl. At this time, the meat slices appeared a light red color like clouds.
"Boxia Gong." The old man explained the origin of the name.
Because it needs to be put into the soup and stirred back and forth, and it takes on a reddish color when cooked, it is called "Boxia Gong".
The girl also became a little greedy after hearing this. She picked up a piece with chopsticks and put it into the boiling soup. After it was cooked, she took it out and put it into the bowl.
The meat is tender and slightly spicy, making it irresistible.
[Boxia Gong] (Black Iron Grade, Excellent): Made with the meat of the local Hanxue Gray Rabbit (Black Iron Grade), thinly sliced, marinated with seasonings, and then cooked in a pot. The dish has an excellent taste. (Slightly improves practice.)
It's delicious. Before she knew it, the girl had eaten several slices in one go. When she realized everyone was looking at her, she put down her chopsticks in embarrassment.
"Hahaha, little girl, there's no need to be restrained. If you like to eat, eat more. If it's not enough, ask them to serve more. We in the Yeyu clan never have the habit of letting our guests go hungry." Several uncles and aunts looked at the lovely girl and said with a smile.
"Hmm..." A slightly shy look appeared on the girl's face.
After that, several more dishes were served and everyone started eating. There were also lively sounds coming from the tables in the yard.
As everyone slowly shifted their attention to other things, the girl finally relaxed slightly. At this time, another dish was served.
It looks like some kind of pasta, and its color is bright emerald green, as if the noodles were cut into small pieces and placed on the plate.
[Qinghuai Lengtao] (Black Special Grade, Excellent): Made with gnawed Qinghuai leaves, crushed and mixed with flour, cooked, and rinsed in cold water before consumption. (It can eliminate common abdominal parasites, but excessive consumption can cause coldness.)
"There are many poisonous insects, snakes and ants in Minze. You two guests can eat something like this, it is good for your health." A local elder introduced.
"Thank you." The girl looked around and realized that this dish was only served on her table. It seemed that it was specially prepared to entertain the guests.
Yu Baichou looked at the bright green color and was a little hesitant to pick up his chopsticks, but the girl didn't care much. She picked up a piece and tasted it carefully.
It has a cool and slightly chewy taste, and you can also feel the faint flavor of locust leaves in your mouth.
Seeing that Miss Luo ate it without any scruples, and that other people around her didn't feel anything wrong after eating it, Yu Baichou also tried it.
"This tastes good." He ate it with big mouthfuls without any worries, which just diluted the greasy taste of the few slices of fatty meat he had just eaten.
Although a few dishes were served later, the girl observed that there was nothing special about them. They were all ordinary meals, but the taste was good.
As the banquet gradually came to an end, tea was served to the guests to help them get rid of the greasiness, and only then did people continue to talk.
"It was very well organized this time. Even the two foreign guests enjoyed their meal very much."
"Yes, yes. The last time we had it so complete was three years ago when the Liu family got married."
"It's also because our two families are on good terms this time, so everyone is willing to come and show their support. Plus, we've been preparing for a long time. It's said that those rabbits were caught by Uncle Bai in the mountains at the beginning of the year. He never ate them, but kept them at home. He only took them out today to make a rosary."
"It's their family's fault."
"But if my son marries such a good wife, I guess she will be busy inside and outside the house, haha." As they said this, they laughed again.
The girl and Yu Baichou sat aside, listening to the conversation of the nearby guests, and gradually understood the customs of this mountain area.
Because of their limited contact with the outside world, the families in this village are all very familiar with each other and often help each other on a daily basis. The people are simple and honest. The bride is also a famous beauty in several nearby villages, so everyone is talking about her a lot.
"By the way, the headdress Xiaozao is wearing today is really beautiful. When I got married, I didn't get it this elaborate."
"It is said that she made it herself. She is a very clever girl." said the lady next to her.
"The drooping tassels are the wind of Xiaguan; the gorgeous floral decorations are the flowers of Shangguan; the white top of the hat is the snow on Cangshan Mountain; the curved shape is the moon over the sea and mountains."
"That's how those black-robed shamans used to describe it, and later everyone followed suit, emphasizing the full range of romantic and romantic elements," said an old woman, who also wore a green headscarf and two thin silver bracelets on her wrists.
After the lunch banquet, guests from nearby areas continued to arrive in the afternoon. After a simple congratulation and gift-giving, they sat down to eat. This continued until dusk when it gradually got dark.
The mountains in the distance appeared a light purple in the twilight, and occasionally the barking of dogs could be heard in the village.
As it got dark, candles were lit in every household, and the family hosting the banquet also lit several large candles and placed them on the table.
There were fewer guests at the evening banquet, and the newlyweds came over hand in hand. They were still wearing colorful clothes with white backgrounds, and the clothes were embroidered with colorful silk threads, which was very beautiful.
The newlyweds first welcomed the girl and Yu Baichou, and then slowly started talking about their origins. It was obvious that they were also very curious.
"I am from the Tuo Shi Hall in Nanfengzhou, and I am currently a fifth-generation hall member. I came to the depths of Minze to explore the ancient secrets and look for some opportunities that will help me advance." This was not something worth hiding, so Yu Baichou said it frankly.
"I met this young lady deep in the mountains. She couldn't recall her past memories for a while, so I took her down the mountain to see if I could find some opportunity to recover."
The two looked at the young woman in white, amazed at her appearance, and similar thoughts arose in their minds as did Yu Baichou. This young woman probably had an extraordinary background, perhaps even the descendant of an immortal.
And when they heard that it appeared in the mountains and was discovered by chance, the couple couldn't help but blurt out two words.
"Mountain ghost?"
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