Lin Hongchu said, "But I like cooking."
The little girl only knows how to sabotage others.
Xu Jiang rolled his eyes at her, thinking about her cooking skills, and said dryly, "You'd better not like it."
After hearing this, Lin's mother laughed again.
Lin Hongchu was speechless for a while, then changed the subject awkwardly, "You haven't told me how to make this ginger duck yet."
"It's not difficult." Xu Jiang rinsed the duck meat to remove the blood and slowly explained, "Chop the duck meat into small pieces like this. After rinsing off the blood, drain the water. Heat heavy oil in a pan over high heat to stir-fry until fragrant. Add soy beans, garlic, and Sichuan peppercorns—use plenty of them. Then, add the prepared sauce and wine and simmer until it's about 80% done. Once every piece of duck meat is coated with the sauce, add the sliced ginger and stir-fry until the spicy aroma is released. Remove from heat."
Lin Hongchu frowned when he heard this. "You call this not difficult?"
Xu Jiang took the ginger from her hand and patted her on the head. "Just listen to me. Don't let the duck suffer after it dies."
Lin Hongchu pouts and goes to find her mother crying.
Winter days are short and nights long. By the time Xu Jiang had finished preparing the dishes, darkness had already settled in the courtyard. The students, tortured by the aroma, were taken home one after another by their families, and Master Lin finally had some free time.
Lou Yunchun finally arrived when the market was about to close. He saw Master Lin standing by the door with a lantern in his hand, seemingly waiting for him, so he quickly dismounted and stepped forward to greet him.
"Master, please be well. I am late. Please forgive me."
"Let's go, the food is ready, we're just waiting for you." Master Lin knew that he was delayed because of court affairs, so he didn't blame him. He just asked him to tie up the horse and go into the house quickly.
Master Lin held a lantern to light the way, and the two of them walked in silence, one in front and one behind. As they entered the backyard, laughter and chatter spilled out from the main hall, and their stiff expressions softened simultaneously.
"Go in, they must be waiting anxiously."
"good."
In the main hall, Lin Hongchu was about to eat secretly when she was caught by the sharp-eyed Xu Jiang. Then she was grabbed and pinched her waist and face, making a lot of fun.
Lin's mother advised, "Be careful, don't hit your head." Then she laughed and sighed, "You are all grown-up girls now, why are you still so naughty?"
Despite saying so, Lin's mother was very pleased. Their family only had Lin Hongchu as their daughter, and she had been alone since childhood, following her and Lin Qinnian all day long. She had acquired old habits, was sensible and old-fashioned, and had no trace of youth.
Now she has an elder sister who has come across mountains and rivers to pamper, indulge and teach her, which has made her much more lively and outgoing, like a lively little girl.
Speaking of which, Xu Jiang is a very pitiful child.
She had heard Lin Qinnian talk about her master. He was also a rough man who had never married and raised a child on his own. He was able to bring up the child so well. In addition to his own efforts, the child must have been sensible and obedient since childhood.
They were just sensible children, and they were all children who endured hardships. Her Hongchu was one, and Xu Jiang was even more so. It was a pity that she didn't have much time left. Otherwise, having another daughter, why not love her more?
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