Although Lu Baozhu was well-read, she did not speak in a literary manner like a scholar, nor did she act pretentiously.
At this moment, she exuded a youthful charm, appearing lively and unpretentious.
She looks like a happy child who has been pampered since childhood.
"It really tastes good, Yan Shi, you're so clever," Yu Yao Nian also praised.
I know this tea can help keep you looking young.
She drank every last drop of the fruit and flower tea in her cup.
The teacup was placed on the table. Yan Xia looked down and saw that the inside of the cup was so clean that it looked like it had just been washed.
She slightly curled the corners of her lips.
"Yes, Miss Lu, then I'll put the teapot on the table. Auntie, I'll go to the kitchen to check on the dishes." Xiao Ji poured tea for the three of them, then carried the tray away.
"Master, the fruit and flower tea is here." Xiao Su came in just as Xiao Ji went out.
She was holding a wooden box.
As they spoke, he opened the wooden box and showed it to the three of them.
The container was filled with dried flowers, fruits, and tea, a mixture of red, white, yellow, and green, making it impossible to discern what was inside.
"Madam Lu, Miss Lu, whenever you drink this fruit and flower tea, just grab a handful, put it in a large pot, and boil it for 15 minutes. If you like it light, you don't need to warm it up; if you like it strong, boil it for 25 minutes. Add honey according to your personal preference. In my household, we usually put a spoonful in each pot. After all, dried fruit is sweet, and too much can be a bit too sweet."
Yan Xia gave Xiao Su a wink. She then continued explaining the drinking method to Yu Yao Nian and her daughter.
Xiao Su closed the lid and fastened the outer lock to prevent it from accidentally falling to the ground and spilling everywhere.
Then, she handed the wooden box to Yun'er, the maid behind Yu Yao Nian.
"I'm so sorry to have troubled you with all this money. How about this, come visit me at my home in a few days. Don't refuse."
Yu Yao Nian saw that Yan Xia was being very polite.
My body, which had been tense, relaxed.
"Alright, I'll visit you another day." Yan Xia kept smiling and chatted with Yu Yao Nian and her daughter for a full half hour.
Finally, let's get to the main point.
She successfully persuaded Lu Baozhu to agree to teach at her school for two hours every day.
"Although I agree to this, I absolutely cannot accept the money. I agree not because I am on good terms with you, Aunt Yan, but because I admire your courage. A girls' school is unique in the world! I know all too well how difficult it will be to get the people to accept it! Once enrollment begins, there will inevitably be many difficulties. You have pioneered this, and I am willing to be your support. Moreover, I know that if I go to the school, it will definitely attract many students. No matter why they come, as long as they can study, I will be at peace."
Lu Baozhu said a lot.
She refused Yan Xia's offer of fifty taels of silver per month.
As the daughter of a county magistrate, and with a wealthy mother...
Silver.
She doesn't care.
Lu Baozhu only wanted all women in the world to have their own thoughts.
Just like Yan Xia.
She also wanted to do something for women all over the world.
"Okay!" Yan Xia was extremely surprised when she heard Lu Baozhu's words. She only said "okay" and ended the conversation.
Yu Yao Nian, who was standing to the side, did not interrupt.
In her heart, all she cares about is her daughter's happiness.
Even if she wanted to reach for the stars, Yu Yao Nian would fully support her.
"Auntie, the food is ready, shall we serve it?" The next second, Xiao Ji walked in.
"Go ahead and serve it. Remember to tell the kitchen to serve the ginger milk curd last, so it doesn't get cold." It's cold outside, so it's good to eat ginger.
Yan Xia had instructed the kitchen to prepare ginger milk curd in advance.
It is served as a dessert after a meal.
"Ginger milk curd? What is that?" Lu Baozhu asked curiously.
"It's a dessert. Grind ginger into juice and mix it with boiling hot milk. Just wait a few seconds for the milk to solidify. Then, scoop it out with a spoon while it's still hot. One bite and your whole body will feel warm."
Yan Xia explained simply.
"Ginger can be cooked with milk? Aunt Yan, I really admire your ingenious idea." Lu Baozhu was stunned.
No one would have thought that ginger, a spice, could be made into a dessert.
"My children are busy with the shop, and I'm quite idle every day except for school. I just thought about it casually, and I didn't expect it to taste so good."
Yan Xia looked modest.
With that, she spoke.
The maids brought in the dishes.
There were twelve maids in total.
That is, twelve dishes.
Six meat and six vegetables.
All the recipes were from cookbooks I bought online.
The banquet was completely different from the one held last time.
Lu Baozhu's gaze had already been drawn to the dishes on the table.
Yuyao Nian is also one.
Half of the dishes on the table were ones she had never seen before.
First, there were dancing chickens.
More flowers are blooming.
There was also roasted pork belly that smelled delicious and was dripping with oil.
What I made was hardly food.
It's practically just a decorative piece.
Yan Xia took in both of their reactions.
She winked at Xiao Ji and Xiao Su.
The two walked over to Yu Yao Nian and Lu Baozhu and began serving them food.
They fell in love with each other after just one bite.
"Delicious, so delicious, Aunt Yan! Every dish in your house is so delicious. If this keeps up, I'm afraid I won't be able to resist coming to your house for meals every day."
Lu Baozhu took a bite of the honey-glazed roasted chicken and said with a happy expression.
"Then come on over! I'm so bored these days. Come keep me company. It would be best if you came every day. I'll feed you until you're all plump and healthy, haha."
Yan Xia was used to these dishes.
She first ladled out a bowl of soup, and talked as she drank it.
"Okay, I'll come visit you when I'm not busy. This roasted pigeon tastes amazing, give me some more."
Lu Baozhu pointed at the roasted pigeon and said to Xiao Su.
"Yes, Miss Lu." So Xiao Su picked up another chopstick and put it on her plate.
"Aunt Yan, even the common roasted pigeon in your house tastes exceptionally delicious. I think I can taste a fruity aroma in it. How is this dish made?" Lu Baozhu asked again like a curious child.
"We select pigeons of a specific size, marinate them with a secret seasoning for a day, and then smoke them with fruitwood for a whole morning, which is why they have a fruity aroma."
Yan Xia watched as she ate with relish.
He also picked up a piece of roast pigeon and stuffed it into his mouth.
"No wonder it tastes so good; the process is surprisingly complicated."
Lu Baozhu nodded repeatedly.
She then turned her gaze to the camellias beside her.
"Is this flower real or fake? Can you eat it?" Lu Baozhu pointed.
“Of course, this flower isn’t actually a flower, but rather carved from tofu. Xiao Ji, pour the sauce over it and then scoop one out for Miss Lu,” Yan Xia said to Xiao Ji.
"Yes, Auntie." Xiao Ji quickly stretched out her arm and picked up the small bowl containing flesh-colored juice next to the camellia.
It was slowly poured on.
Because tofu is tender and smooth.
I can't pick it up.
It can only be scooped with a spoon.
Tofu mixed with meat gravy.
It was placed in Lu Baozhu's bowl.
"It really is tofu! It's very tender and piping hot inside. With the sauce, it's sour and salty, and it looks and tastes delicious."
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