Chapter 56 (Jam Toast...)

Yan Qiushu didn’t know about Nanny Li’s troubles, she only knew that her cooking skills were really good!

As the bread is about to be baked, the aroma becomes stronger and stronger.

I have already made quite a few layers of cookies, but I don't have time to put them in because the toast is almost done.

Yan Qiushu ate biscuits and drank milk tea. After waiting for a while, the time came and the aroma became stronger. She asked Aunt Xu to take out the box of toast.

The box had a lid on it. When I opened it, I found that the surface was a little burnt and had a bitter taste.

Yan Qiushu's eyebrows jumped immediately, and she quickly used chopsticks to pick at it. The stringy bread was torn open, revealing the clean white inside. She felt relieved again: "It's a little burnt, it took a while, I'll shorten it next time."

Madam Xu nodded: "I will remember this."

But it was already very good to be able to do this. Yan Qiushu took a small scraper and pulled off the bread stuck on the iron box. Although it was a little sticky, it was still very good overall.

When all comes out, it becomes a large rectangular loaf of bread.

There is a gap in the middle occasionally, which doesn't look very pretty, but after cutting off the burnt part, the fragrance is still so tempting.

Yan Qiushu took it directly to the barbecue table, cut off a piece, divided it into four portions and handed it to Dongdong and the others: "Try it, how does it taste?"

The soft bread has much more space than cake, and the sweet taste is somewhat similar, but the texture is completely different.

The cake is sweet and soft, and much more moist, while the bread is soft and sweet. If you eat it as is, it's dry, like a steamed bun, but it has a different taste from the simple steamed bun.

Milk, eggs, and shakes enrich its flavor.

Dongdong tasted it and nodded decisively: "Delicious!"

Wan'er thought for a moment before saying, "It's sweet and soft, but a little dry."

Xiao Pingsong said: "Delicious, delicious!"

After the three children finished speaking, everyone looked at the fourth one. Before, when Ah Heng was around, he would take the initiative to tell them about the taste, but Zhou Zhaoqin was not used to this, so he did not move for a long time.

As a result, I was stared at by three pairs of eyes.

His heart was beating faster out of fear, but after he came to his senses, Zhou Zhaoqin said tentatively: "It's delicious! It has a milky flavor."

Three children: Satisfied.

They withdrew their gaze and looked at Yan Qiushu, who was also tasting the food and happened to see them looking at Zhou Zhaoqin, but she didn't have time to say anything. She also held a bit of indulgence and wanted them to take the child with them, so she didn't speak immediately.

I didn't expect Zhou Zhaoqin to be so supportive and cooperative. I immediately pursed my lips, swallowed the bread in my mouth, and said with a smile: "There are even better ones!"

Dong Dong: “Wow!”

"What is it?"

"Want to eat now?"

Yan Qiushu nodded with a smile. Nanny Xu took out the prepared charcoal stove, set it up as if for barbecue, and added a piece of butter. When it came into contact with the hot iron sheet, the butter melted very smoothly. Then she cut a piece of toast and put it on the stove, then quickly turned it over so that each side was covered with butter.

Then bake it like this for a while. It doesn't take too long, but both sides need to be baked.

When a thin layer of crispiness appeared on the surface, take out the toast, spread a layer of peach jam that had been chilled in the middle of the ice cubes on it, cut it into four portions, and place it on the plates in front of them.

This thing is originally one piece, but now it is divided into four parts, and each child only has a small bite.

They didn't expect they could do this, so they just watched without blinking until the food came in front of them and quickly put it into their mouths one by one.

"Mmm!!!" Dongdong's expression was the most exaggerated. His eyes widened slightly and he hummed with satisfaction. He chewed quickly with his mouth and exclaimed after finishing, "This is even more delicious!!!"

The bread I just ate was delicious, but it was soft.

After being coated with butter and grilled, the surface is slightly browned and the texture becomes a bit crispy. However, this crispness is thin and breaks with a slight bite, revealing the inner core which becomes softer due to reheating.

It seems that the former highlights the latter, and the butter spread on it adds a touch of flavor.

Add a little peach jam inside, the sweet and cool, hot and cold, appear in the mouth at the same time. That novel experience completely surpasses the taste of the food itself and makes it even more delicious.

Wan'er also licked her little lips with a feeling of unsatisfied satisfaction.

Zhou Zhaoqin's eyes were also sparkling after eating.

The four children finished their food at this time, looked at Yan Qiushu with determined expectation and eagerness, and silently waited for her next move.

Yan Qiushu was still baking the second slice.

But she ate the second piece.

She and Shui Xuan each had half and could eat two bites. The hot bread slices were spread with cold peach jam, and the taste of ice and fire was absolutely delicious!

Ice cream bread, so delicious!!!

But she hasn't made the ice cream yet, so she can only use frozen jam instead.

While she was eating, the four children looked at her eagerly, but they were sensible and didn't say anything. They couldn't let Yan Qiushu cook for them all the time.

How can this be so embarrassing?

Zhou Zhaoqin felt a little strange. He was used to being served, and he wanted to eat now. But when he saw Yan Qiushu putting the food into his mouth, he was disappointed for a moment, but soon looked at the person next to him, realized something, and regained his composure.

This is no longer the mansion it once was, and the people before him are no longer the slaves who once served him.

He began to understand why his mother held him that night and kept telling him that he should be sensible and must be sensible.

Jam toast was ultimately loved by everyone.

But this kind of thing is very sweet and makes you feel full. After eating two bites, Yan Qiushu didn't let them eat it. There will be plenty of opportunities to eat it next time.

While it's still early, the other cookies are also ready.

Except for the simple circle at the beginning, the rest are various special shapes specially made by Yan Qiushu, Shui Yu and Aunt Xu, including little rabbits, little bears and little pigs.

Yan Qiushu's skills were limited to making little bears, but Xiao Pingsong was a smart boy. Although he looked silly, he was not behind in learning. He personally helped to make little rabbits, little pigs, little tigers, etc.

When the cakes were out of the oven, they were put into a box for each person and had them delivered. Wan'er's was given to the third young lady, Xiao Huaiyu, who seldom went out; Xiao Pingsong's was given to the second young lady, Song Mingdai; and since Dongdong's mother was not at home, hers was given to Mrs. Xiao.

The three children were each doing their own things, while Zhou Zhaoqin was holding his own biscuit, sticking closely to Yan Qiushu.

He follows her around like this, as if he won't feel safe without her, which makes people feel helpless and a little distressed.

Yan Qiushu had no choice but to accompany her. Fortunately, there were many maids in the yard, including one who was specifically responsible for serving Zhou Zhaoqin. All she had to do was to play with them.

Main Courtyard

The sound arrives before the person does.

A cry of "Grandma!" made Mrs. Xiao, who was reading the scriptures, put down the book in her hand. She turned around with a smile in the corner of her eyes and saw a chubby little meat ball running towards her.

"Getting fat again?" Mrs. Xiao was both happy and sad.

Although being fat is cute and good, if this trend continues and you gain weight, you will really become a ball. Being too fat is not good either.

Madam Huang smiled and said, "Don't worry. Didn't Master Pingyu say that the young master should learn martial arts? Once you practice martial arts, you will lose weight. Wasn't the sixth young master the same when he was a child? He looks so thin now."

Mrs. Xiao nodded, and the child came to her. She opened her arms, and Dongdong fell into her arms.

"What great news is this? Why do you come all the way here to announce the good news?" Mrs. Xiao asked softly. The expression on her face was not very gentle, but her eyes were full of kindness.

Dongdong took out the oil-paper bag like presenting a treasure and opened it carefully. A sweet milky aroma wafted from the bag, with a hint of roasted flavor. The thing fell out between their arms, and as soon as Mrs. Xiao smelled it, she felt refreshed.

Then a small cookie that was still a little hot was taken out and placed in front of her mouth: "Grandma, try it, it's delicious!"

Mrs. Xiao opened her mouth in cooperation, still a little worried: "Grandma's teeth are not good, I'm afraid she can't bite it..." After she said that, she exerted force with her teeth, and the biscuit broke easily, half of it falling on the tip of her tongue, with some crumbs attached.

The crispy texture is not as hard as its appearance. Every bit of crumbs has a strong milky sweetness. It tastes a bit oily, but you can't taste what kind of oil it is. It is perfectly mixed with milk, flour and other things to form the current taste.

"It's so delicious!" Mrs. Xiao exclaimed in surprise.

Dongdong grinned happily: "This is the cookie made by Sister Shu. The one you are eating is a little rabbit, which was drawn by Brother Pingsong."

Mrs. Xiao was even more surprised. She hadn't looked at it while eating, but now she saw that it was really a cute little rabbit, with a pair of long ears, a pair of round eyes, a three-petal mouth, and a plump body. "Pingsong is so good at cooking?"

Dongdong puffed out his chubby chest in defiance of the challenge: "Dongdong will be even more powerful in the future!"

Oh, look at this look, with that chubby little round face, it's so adorable.

Mrs. Xiao was overjoyed and nodded cooperatively, coaxing Dongdong to feed her food continuously.

The same scene happened in Xiao Huaiyu's yard, where the mother and daughter were also lying in bed.

Only Xiao Pingsong is not like this.

It was not because he was a big kid, but because when he came in with the things in his hands, he found that all the maids in the yard had been sent out and there was no one there.

He walked over excitedly, because his mother had a cold personality and didn't like being yelled at, and he would not speak loudly in front of her like Dongdong did.

Fortunately, this is the case, allowing him to see this scene.

His aunt Liu was angrily accusing his mother: "How many days have you been back to the Xiao family? There has been no progress at all, Song Mingdai, remember, you are not a member of the Xiao family, you are a member of the Song family!"

"The Song family has already hooked up with the Sixth Prince, and they have also agreed to find good jobs for your two brothers. They are doing this for the sake of the Xiao family. Only if you convince that old man to let Pingsong be the crown prince, will the Sixth Prince take a fancy to our family. Do you understand?!"

After she finished her accusation, she lowered her voice and began to threaten: "Mingdai, you also know how many people are watching the Xiao family now. His Majesty will definitely not let the Xiao family go. If you want to save Pingsong's life, you can only return to the Song family..."

Xiao Pingzhou hid outside the door of the main house, listening to the situation inside. His face was dark and his big fists were trembling slightly. He heard the last sentence, then a soft "pa pa pa" sound came from inside, like the sound of a hand accidentally hitting the face.

It's not that forceful, but this rhythm carries with it a more embarrassing contempt.

Xiao Pingzhou didn't dare to think about it at all. His aunt was so kind to him before she came back to the Xiao family, but now she turned around and spoke to his mother like this. The string of forbearance in his mind snapped.

He no longer endured it and pushed open the half-open door.

The faces of the people in the room changed in shock and they quickly turned around, especially the woman who started it all, whose face turned pale with fear. However, after she saw Xiao Pingsong, she subconsciously looked behind him. When she didn't see anyone else, she felt relieved and forced a smile: "Pingsong is back?"

Xiao Pingsong did not say anything. His tiger eyes noticed that his mother was not injured, but she had just been slapped on the face by the woman's hands. He stared at the person in front of him, breathing rapidly, like an angry calf.

"Pingsong!" Song Mingdai reminded in a deep voice.

Xiao Pingsong, however, did not hold back at all, and his teeth were clenched.

Liu was so frightened that she took two steps back. Although the boy in front of her was only twelve years old, he was already an inch taller than her and looked strong due to exercise. In comparison, he seemed like he could make her vomit blood with just one punch.

Liu curled her lips and said, "Pingsong, my aunt will go back first."

Having said this, she took the maids and servants away without even saying goodbye. However, before leaving, she did not forget to glance at Song Mingdai with a hint of warning in her eyes.

She left in a hurry, and Xiao Pingsong turned to look at his mother who was sitting in the chair without saying a word: "...Mom!"

Song Mingdai turned her face away in embarrassment and didn't want to say anything.

Xiao Pingsong stamped his feet in anger: "I'm going to tell grandma and uncle!"

He turned and tried to leave.

At this moment, Song Mingdai called out to him in a hasty tone, "You are not allowed to go!"

Xiao Pingsong froze in his tracks, not daring to move, but he felt wronged. Why didn't he go? He didn't understand, so his eyes turned red.

Song Mingdai sighed, "The Xiao family is in a precarious situation now. Recently, Prince Chang has recovered and things seem to be better, but with five years of delay, no one can guarantee that the Xiao family will be safe on this ship, especially Your Majesty... Pingsong, you don't understand. Some people have evil hearts. They want to use the Xiao family as a knife. They use it when they need it, but when they don't need it, it must be blunt, otherwise they won't feel at ease. Now that he doesn't need it, the knife can't be used properly. Mother will be patient for a while. When they know that what mother said in the Xiao family is not counted, they will not let mother do this again..."

In fact, the situation has improved a little now. Before Prince Chang regained his power, the Xiao family was surrounded by enemies. If they were accidentally charged with the crime of treason, everything would be over.

In order to protect herself, she must find a way to survive for her children. Although the Song family is not well-known, it is safe because of that. As long as she is in the Xiao family, Xiao Pingsong has no say in the Xiao family, and no one will care about the Song family.

She can then live a peaceful life with her son.

I just feel sorry for the Xiao family.

But Xiao Pingsong didn't understand. He was young and full of vigor. Even though he had lived in the Song family for a long time, he spent more time in the Xiao family. All his martial arts were taught by his uncle and uncle. He said, "I'm not afraid! Mother, I am a member of the Xiao family, so I must live and die with the Xiao family!"

"But mother is afraid!" Song Mingdai suddenly shouted, her face as gloomy as water: "If mother says you are not allowed to go and tell them, then you are not allowed to! Don't worry, if the Xiao family survives this crisis, you can still go back to the Xiao family, they will not disown you."

Xiao Pingsong pouted, feeling extremely aggrieved by being yelled at, but seeing his mother like that, he was still a little timid. He angrily stuffed the oil-paper bag that he was tightly holding in his hand into her arms and ran out.

"Hey——" Song Mingdai was anxious, but this time, she didn't shout to stop.

But she was in no hurry.

Song Mingdai knew her son well. He was an honest man. He didn't refute her just now, which meant he was obedient and would not complain.

She took a deep breath and looked at the things in her arms. Just now, her pocket opened and a sweet smell wafted out. She picked up a silly little tiger and took a small bite. It was so sweet that it relieved her sour eyes.

It’s okay. As long as her son can survive, it doesn’t matter if she suffers a little bit of injustice.

At first, she took her son back to the Song family. In fact, her mother and eldest brother and his wife all agreed to it. She knew that the Xiao family had little chance of survival.

Afterwards, they tacitly accepted that the Jiang family was trying to coax Dongdong not to go back, and even considered sending Xiao Huaiyu and Wan'er to the Shen family, so that the children could all survive...