Teeth are a carnivore's weapon; if your jaw is removed, what kind of hunting can you do?
After thinking it over, Zhao Qingyan decided to do a good deed this time.
He stepped forward, grabbed the leopard by the scruff of its neck, and pulled it into the space.
The scene changed, and the leopard was so frightened that it trembled, and its eyes became timid as it looked at Zhao Qingyan.
The arrogance he once displayed, wanting to devour Zhao Qingyan, was gone.
I crouched down, placed my hand on the leopard's chin, stroked the bones, and with a forceful pull, the leopard's chin was restored.
"Hey guys, behave yourselves here. This is my territory, and I won't tolerate your wild behavior."
Those who are sensible should stay put.
Do you see the other side of the river? There's a mountain there with lots of chickens, ducks, and geese. You can only eat three a day, understand?
"I'll let you go once you've recovered from your injuries."
After saying that, he patted the leopard's head and told it to get lost.
The leopard seemed confused, as if it understood but not quite, but it went in the direction Zhao Qingyan was pointing.
Zhao Qingyan took a shower, changed her clothes, and started eating.
On the table were all kinds of meat dishes that Zhao Han had recently made for her.
He ate and talked at the same time.
"Hmph, why didn't you think of developing your cooking skills earlier? You only make this much; it's not enough to eat for a lifetime."
"Once I've finished eating, I'll forget about you completely, leaving you crying without knowing where to turn."
As he spoke, he took a big bite of the braised meat.
"It smells so good."
The Zhao family had been uneasy ever since Zhao Qingyan went into the mountains.
He was very worried that Zhao Qingyan might do something foolish because she was too heartbroken.
Naturally, they wouldn't worry that Zhao Qingyan would do anything to harm herself.
I'm just worried that if she's in a bad mood, she might start harming the animals in the mountains. If that attracts an attack from all the beasts, it would be troublesome.
The night Xu Dongsheng learned that Zhao Qingyan had returned, he came to find her.
But she was already asleep by then, and she told everyone not to disturb her.
Xu Dongsheng did not see anyone that night.
Upon learning that Zhao Qingyan had gone into the mountains, Xu Dongsheng became even more restless. Every day after class, he would go to Qingshan Xiaozhu for a stroll, ostensibly to seek knowledge from the elders.
The Zhao family members saw through it but didn't say anything; who hasn't been young before?
Zhao Qingyan was indeed making people wait anxiously. On her way back, she went to the valley again and stayed there for a few days.
Crops in the valley grow wildly, and the best-growing fruits are the fruit trees.
After harvesting a batch of crops, Zhao Qingyan planted another batch, and the chickens, ducks, geese, and sheep that had been left in the valley before have grown considerably.
Two weeks later, Zhao Qingyan returned to Qingshan Xiaozhu.
He has also recovered from his previous dejection and pain, and looks no different from usual.
However, when eating, she would order dishes for every meal, and Zhao Han would cook each dish for her.
After Zhao Qingyan returned home, Xu Dongsheng would come to report to her every day.
They might send a piece of jade, a piece of fabric, a bouquet of flowers, or even steamed buns or pies.
"Try it, I just made it, see how it tastes?"
That pleading expression pleased Zhao Qingyan.
"Not bad, not bad, you have a real talent for cooking."
"It tastes pretty good, but don't you think making this kind of thing every day interferes with your studies?"
Zhao Qingyan had no intention of training Xu Dongsheng to be a professional cook. After all, there would definitely be a chef in the house in the future.
Xu Dongsheng, on the other hand, seemed to enjoy it immensely.
"It's okay, it won't take much time. I like to cook for you."
Well, Zhao Qingyan naturally accepted their kind offer.
"Okay, then work hard and become the best cook in the Divine Dragon Kingdom."
I would be so happy to eat your cooking every day.
However, you must not put the cart before the horse and forget about reading and exercise.
Without official rank and title, I'll really be stuck cooking at home all my life.
Zhao Qingyan encouraged him, and Xu Dongsheng watched as Zhao Qingyan ate with gusto, smiling like a silly little fool.
"Don't worry, I won't fall behind in my studies. I know how outstanding you are. If I didn't have some ability, I really wouldn't be able to protect you."
Zhao Qingyan was delighted by the praise.
After finishing the pie, he handed over a bag of deep-fried pork pieces that he had in his backpack.
"If you get hungry while reading, have a few pieces. I'll make you more after you finish."
Well, are these two exchanging food? A sweet flavor permeates the ordinary.
Time flies, and the second year's imperial examination arrived in the blink of an eye.
Zhao Qingyi, her family of three, and her uncle Wang Guangzong moved into the second courtyard smoothly under the arrangement of Zhao Qingyan.
Unlike other students, Wang Huaijing and his nephew were not blinded by the prosperity of the capital and frequently went out to participate in literary gatherings.
Instead, he stayed home and read books.
They've never even eaten out.
February in Beijing is still cold, and things will still freeze if left outside.
On the day of the exam, the uncle and nephew brought the long sheepskin coats that Zhao Qingyi had prepared.
The food box contained pre-fried flatbreads, small packets of sauce wrapped in oil paper, and various dried vegetables.
This is actually a simplified version of instant noodles.
They also prepared a lot of dried meat, and a premium version of oil tea.
It contains various nuts; just one bowl of it will chase away all your hunger.
Silver charcoal, a small teapot, a small red clay stove, a small earthenware pot, large gloves, wool felt boots, and a windproof hat.
If it weren't for the fact that all the food had to be cut up during the inspection, Zhao Qingyi would have been able to bring the frozen dumplings to the uncle and nephew.
Even so, the uncle and nephew's move into the examination hall, which resembled moving house, was criticized by many candidates.
"I don't know where this country bumpkin came from. Look at what he's prepared. What kind of rubbish is this? I've never seen anything so shabby."
"A young man dressed in a silk jacket said."
"Yes, my family specially prepared big meat buns and pastries from Jufangzhai for me..."
The Wang family uncle and nephew ignored the gossip of others.
They knew how much effort Zhao Qingyi had put into preparing food for them.
That stuff is so delicious and convenient that these people with only mouths can't even imagine it.
The Wang family uncle and nephew were lucky; they weren't assigned to the worst class.
Upon entering the examination room, Wang Huaijing first wiped the tabletop clean.
The small red clay stove was lit, and the sand, charcoal, and other materials brought in were put into a bamboo tube with a white gauze covering the bottom.
Water scooped from a large vat at the entrance is poured into a bamboo tube, from which a small teapot is placed.
Wang Huaijing methodically filtered out enough water for three days. Then he spread the sheepskin coat on the seat.
He warmed the felt boots he had brought in by the stove, took off his shoes, put on a cotton-padded footsuit, wrapped them in cloth, and then put his feet into the large felt boots.
I felt warm and cozy all over.
Once everything was ready, we started distributing the rolls.
Wang Huaijing quickly checked the question and already had the answer in his mind.
Go through the question again to make sure you've understood it correctly, and then start drafting.
Then I began copying it down step by step.
The weather was cold, and half an hour later, Wang Huaijing put on the fingerless gloves that Zhao Qingyi had knitted for him.
After a while, my hands felt less stiff, so I continued answering questions.
We must finish the questions before sunset.
Otherwise, it will be so cold at night that you'll question your existence.
The night was indeed the hardest to get through. Fortunately, Wang Huaijing and Wang Guangzong had made preparations in advance.
An oversized sheepskin coat that can be used as both a quilt and a mattress.
After wrapping myself in the sheepskin coat, I changed the cloth on my feet again before going to bed, and then put on those huge, warm wool felt boots.
The uncle and nephew spent the night together, and when they woke up in the morning, they felt no discomfort whatsoever.
Occasionally, the sound of students sneezing could be heard inside the examination room.
Only one night had passed, and some students were already falling ill from the cold.
Yesterday, Wang Huaijing simply made himself a bowl of oil tea and ate a few pieces of dried meat.
Early in the morning, after washing up, Wang Huaijing put the small clay pot on the stove. After the water boiled, he threw in the fried dough, sauce, and dried vegetables all at once.
He grabbed another handful of dried meat into the pot.
The aroma wafted far and wide, and the student next door, who had been happily munching on the buns, could no longer smell the fragrance.
The person who had boasted about bringing snacks earlier now found them rather tasteless, as they were nothing but sweetness.
Wang Huaijing and his nephew are two scoundrels who ruin the mood of the test takers.
Wang Guangzong had already cooked instant noodles once yesterday, and he made another batch early this morning. In addition, Wang Huaijing's side was also involved, so the exam room was basically filled with the domineering aroma of instant noodles.
Not only were the students eating steamed buns and pancakes craving food, but even the soldiers patrolling the area were tempted.
Once you enter the examination hall, no matter what rank you are, you can only eat the dry rations you brought with you.
If you're looking for something like a stir-fry, there's almost nothing available.
Coincidentally, Wang Huaijing and his nephew ate with great relish.
A bowl of hot noodles, paired with refreshing vegetables and chewy jerky.
Don't be too relaxed.
After three days of exams, while other candidates were starving, Wang Huaijing and his nephew ate to their hearts' content.
When they left the examination hall, Chang Yi specially came to pick them up and take them home.
Seeing that both of them were in good spirits, I felt admiration for them.
Upon arriving home, the uncle and nephew immediately took a hot shower and then went straight to sleep.
You can sleep in the dorm, but it's never as peaceful as sleeping at home.
The two slept for almost a day, got up to have dinner, packed their things for tomorrow, and then went back to sleep.
For the second exam, Zhao Qingyi prepared rice balls and hard-boiled eggs for the uncle and nephew, and of course, they still had to bring instant noodles.
For the third exam, the food changed again. While others go to exams like they're going to war, these two seem to be on a picnic.
But it fueled the jealousy of many students.
The exam period is easy to pass, but the end of the exam is the most agonizing time.
Ten days later, the results were finally released.
Wang Huaijing and his nephew did not go to see the list in person, but instead sat quietly at home and waited.
On the contrary, Chang Yi cared a lot about the results of the uncle and nephew, and sent people to guard the list early in the morning.
"He passed! He passed! Sir, Scholar Wang passed the imperial examination!"
The servant looking at the list squeezed out of the crowd and excitedly spoke to Chang Yi.
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