Xie Qingfeng was in charge of controlling the dosage of the medicine, and Su An was in charge of cooking.
She brought the water in the clay pot to a boil over a high flame, then added lamb spine, scallions, ginger, Sichuan peppercorns, and the Chinese herbal medicine packet prepared by Xie Qingfeng, along with a tablespoon of Shaoxing wine and a little salt.
Knowing that Fu Zhunhao was very spicy, Su An threw in a few more dried chilies to enhance the flavor.
After simmering for two hours, open the lid, and the aroma of spices and herbs will immediately waft out; just smelling it is incredibly rich and mellow.
Inside the room, Fu Zhun, who was resting on the bed with his eyes closed, smelled the enticing fragrance and his heart stirred slightly. He opened his eyes.
Just then, Su An brought in a medicinal meal, her smiling face pleasing to the eye.
"I heard you didn't have much of an appetite, so Doctor Xie and I improved the prescription and made a nourishing medicinal meal. Would you like to try it?"
Fu Zhun looked down and saw that the bowl of medicinal food had a light and pleasant color, and the soup was warm and smooth. It looked just like any other meal and looked delicious.
"Thank you for your trouble again." He paused, then his gaze settled on Su An's face, and he sighed with a hint of a smile, "Actually, there's no need to go to such lengths. Just seeing you might make me feel better."
His eyes were undisguisedly intense and direct.
Su An's fingertips twitched slightly, feeling her face burning from being stared at. Even she, who was usually unbeatable at retorting, was speechless.
What's with this strange sense of dominance?
Things have changed! The God of Wealth has changed!
"Ahem..." Just as Su An was stammering with embarrassment, suddenly, a series of footsteps rushed in.
"What smells so good!"
Zhou Li, drooling, followed the scent all the way over. He immediately spotted what Su An was holding and his eyes lit up.
"What new style has the little boss come up with now? He's giving special treatment to his master while ignoring the rest of us, isn't he?"
"Let me try some too!"
After saying that, he eagerly leaned in to suck on the food.
Su An couldn't help but sigh, this foodie arrived just in time, but the next second she decisively and without hesitation withdrew her hand, "This medicinal diet is for replenishing qi and blood, I only made this small bowl, don't be greedy!"
"Oh—" Zhou Li drew out the sound with a mix of sourness and ambiguity, glancing at Fu Zhun and swallowing hard.
"It's only because the prince has such a blessed wife that I'm so envious and jealous!"
Su An's eye twitched.
What is happiness?
How lucky you are!
This foodie with a slip of the tongue!
Fu Zhun was visibly pleased. He raised his eyebrows slightly and naturally accepted the bowl of medicinal food. "Thank you for your trouble. I am truly fortunate to have such a blessed wife."
Su An: "..."
Damn it, Fu Zhun has been corrupted!
She slipped away.
However, before leaving, Zhou Li told her some news.
He Cheng died suddenly.
Su An was taken aback for a moment, but aside from a sigh, she didn't feel much emotional reaction.
The scumbag finally got his comeuppance, and the original owner's revenge was finally fulfilled.
Great news, extra dinner tonight!
Su An smiled with delight. Little did she know, He Cheng had completely changed his appearance and followed the emperor back to Baiyujing.
At this moment, He Cheng gazed into the direction of Fuyou County, his eyes filled with barely suppressed hatred.
Su An, Fu Zhun!
He will definitely go back for revenge!
...
"Achoo!" Su An sneezed and rubbed his arm.
"Are you cold, big sister? I'll get you a shawl." Su Jiang said with a frown, and before Su An could speak, he ran out of the kitchen.
Su An didn't even have time to stop him, and couldn't help but laugh, "The second son is really becoming more and more sensible."
It's getting cold; tomorrow is the Mid-Autumn Festival.
She was leading her family in making mooncakes, and wearing too many clothes would actually be inconvenient.
However, seeing Su Jiang return full of worry, how could Su An bear to refuse his kindness? She happily tied the shawl around her neck.
Li Guihua, Su Ting, and Su Yue, who were standing nearby, watched with some amusement.
Looking back, Su Jiang was as stubborn as a mule, refusing to acknowledge his older sister no matter what, but now he cares about her more than anyone else.
After playing around, Su An mustered up her courage and continued teaching them how to make mooncakes.
Kneading dough, making fillings, and baking cakes—the steps are tedious, but fortunately, the shop has enough manpower now, so everyone is busy in a relatively relaxed and pleasant way.
Su An specially commissioned a carpenter to carve a mold depicting Chang'e flying to the moon. He placed the filled sphere into the mold, pressed it gently, and a round and plump mooncake was formed.
The first batch of baked mooncakes came out of the oven, resembling exquisite works of art. They were golden in color, with a crispy crust and lifelike patterns of moons flying around them, making them extremely delicate and beautiful.
"Mmm! This mooncake is even better than the steamed bun!" Little Su Yue picked it up and took a big bite, her eyes immediately lighting up.
The mooncakes were made in four flavors: nuts, dried fruit, red bean paste, and egg yolk. Everyone chose their favorite and was instantly immersed in the taste of happiness.
"If I eat this, my life will be worth it!" Su Ting exclaimed excitedly, which made everyone burst into laughter again.
As soon as the mooncakes were launched, Su's shop was once again packed with customers.
Take a gentle bite, and the crispy outer crust and delicate, soft filling create a rich flavor that bursts on your tongue—sweet but not cloying, fragrant but not overpowering.
The diners were moved to tears: "It's so delicious, so incredibly delicious!"
"Not only does it taste good, but it also symbolizes reunion and good fortune. I have to buy some for my family, and it can also be used as a gift!"
"You're willing to give away such expensive cakes as gifts? We don't even have enough for our own family!"
"Boss, pack some more!"
Su Anxin, satisfied, took charge of the overall situation: "Everything is available. The next batch will be steamed, so the texture will be relatively soft, suitable for the elderly and children. Please call your number in advance if you want some!"
"Me! Me!"
Her words were barely out of her mouth when they were instantly drowned out by the enthusiastic shouts of the diners.
On this Mid-Autumn Festival, the shop didn't sell anything else; they were so busy making mooncakes that they couldn't keep up with demand. They were busy until evening and sold nearly six thousand taels of silver!
Li Guihua smiled broadly, urging her family to keep working.
Su An then left and made other flower mooncakes in the shape of moon rabbits, carrying two large platters to the clinic next door.
Happy Mid-Autumn Festival, everyone! These are freshly baked mooncakes; if you miss them this year, you'll have to wait until next year.
Su An had just put down the food box with a smile when Zhou Li and Xie Qingfeng, looking resentful, immediately grabbed a stack each: "Little boss still remembers us? We've been waiting all day!"
Not only could they not squeeze into the shop, but when they climbed over the wall to sneak into the kitchen, Zhang San and his men were so busy that they were completely blocked off, but they still couldn't get in!
Fu Zhun immediately frowned and glanced over, "You're being picky about the food that's brought to you? Put it all down."
Upon hearing this, Zhou Li and Xie Qingfeng exchanged glances, grabbed their things, and ran off, saying, "Let's go admire the moon; this prince is protecting his wife!"
Su An: "Pfft."
She shook her head and chuckled, then took out another box of flower mooncakes and placed it on the stone table. "Besides the regular flavors, these are flower-filled mooncakes that I made especially for you. No one else has ever tasted them."
Fu Zhun took it and looked at the rabbit pattern on it, then took a small bite, tempted by the sight.
A smooth, silky texture, with floral fragrance lingering on the lips and teeth, like a gentle spring breeze.
"The taste is quite refreshing and unique." Fu Zhun swallowed hard, raised his dark eyes and looked directly at Su An, raising an eyebrow and asking with a smirk, "Is my portion special?"
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