Yun Qinglu sighed inwardly, "Money can make the devil turn the millstone," that saying is absolutely true.
The chicken she found must be of high quality, since there was very little foam in the pot.
Mo Beichen put a few pieces of firewood into the stove. "Is the fire burning well?"
Yun Qingluo nodded first, "Yes, the fire should be kept low later, Achen, please keep an eye on the heat."
Seeing that the water in the pot had boiled, Yun Qingluo immediately instructed Mo Beichen, "Achen, quickly pull out a few pieces of firewood and turn the heat down to the lowest setting, otherwise the chicken will become tough and won't taste good."
Even though the heat is low, you still need to keep a close eye on the water in the pot; it absolutely must not stop boiling.
After Yun Qingluo finished doing all this, she checked it again and found that there were no problems.
Then pick up the lid from the side, put it on directly, and continue cooking for about fifteen minutes.
Yun Qingluo mainly wanted to make this dish for Mo Beichen to try today, so she was chatting with Mo Beichen while the meat was cooking in the pot.
Once she estimated that the chicken was almost cooked, Yun Qingluo immediately took it out and put it in a basin of ice water. This utilizes the principle of thermal expansion and contraction, which makes the chicken crisper and more refreshing.
Yun Qingluo calmly prepared a sauce, which contained crushed peanuts, minced garlic, and scallions. She put these into a clean bowl and then added salt, sugar, sesame paste, sesame oil, light soy sauce, Sichuan peppercorn oil, balsamic vinegar, and the original broth from cooking the chicken.
Xiao Yi said, "This seasoning is really becoming less and less useful with each use, so you should use it sparingly."
Yun Qingluo said, "Be good, enjoy the moment. What if it expires, right?"
Xiao Yi chuckled, "Before, I was worried about it expiring, but you said the system never expires. Now, aren't you proven wrong?"
Yun Qingluo said, "Alright, go to sleep. I want to eat."
Xiao Yi: "...Hmph"
Considering that both she and Mo Beichen liked spicy food, Yun Qingluo added an appropriate amount of chili powder and then stirred it well.
Then, take the chicken out of the ice water and cut it into small pieces one centimeter thick.
Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken, and your Sichuan-style chicken is ready!
After dinner, Yun Qingluo and Mo Beichen took a walk in the courtyard.
"Luo Luo, I have already asked Mo Feng and Mo Yu to gather a large amount of supplies. For the next few days, let's not rest for now and get on the road, shall we?" Mo Beichen asked, holding Yun Qingluo's hand.
Yun Qingluo nodded and said with a smile, "Okay, then let them send it over secretly. I'll put it in the system, so it'll be easier on the way. We can get to Southern Xinjiang sooner, and then return to the capital after we've settled things."
Mo Beichen looked at Yun Qingluo and said seriously, "I want to speed up our journey, not because I'm worried about the safety of the capital, but because I'm worried about you."
What does the world matter to him? He only cares about her.
Yun Qinglu smiled and said, "Yes, Ah Chen is the best."
really……
For the next period of time, I was either on the road or on the road.
The relentless, tireless journey yielded a gratifying result.
Finally, with Yun Qingluo having only thirty-nine days left to live, the group arrived at the Miao region in southern Xinjiang.
After arriving in southern Xinjiang, they went directly to the Miao region without stopping.
After a long journey, Yun Qingluo went to catch up on sleep once she found a place to stay.
In Xiao Yi's words, the main selling point is having a big heart.
Mo Beichen was listening to Mo Feng and Mo Yu report the situation.
"The Empress sent Yunju here before, seemingly because of the Emperor's illness and the fact that she was a medicine person, but apart from finding out that the Empress had been here, we didn't find any other important information," Mo Yu said.
Mo Beichen glanced at him lightly and asked quietly, "That's all?"
Mo Yu: ...Master, don't be anxious.
"Your Majesty, I also found out that Old Zhou had appeared here, and that other person..." Mo Yu paused, unsure of how to address him.
Mo Beichen stared at him coldly, "Who?"
Mo Yu earnestly helped Mo Beichen recall, "It was that woman in pink, the one who stood next to you when you bought pastries for the Empress and said the plum blossom cake was delicious, and then you bought the mung bean cake, the one in pink."
Mo Beichen's tone was icy, "Does Old Zhou know her?"
Mo Feng entered carrying tea. Upon hearing Mo Beichen's question, he quickly interjected, "Your Majesty, we only found out that the woman in pink met with Elder Zhou once. As for what they talked about, we haven't found out. But Your Majesty, don't you find this a bit strange? Elder Zhou is from the Xuancang Continent, so the woman in pink should be too, right?"
Mo Yu added that she felt there was definitely something wrong with the woman in the pink dress.
Mo Beichen did not answer, but instead asked, "Have you found out anything about Luo Luo's symptoms?"
Mo Yu shook his head, then nodded, earning a roll of his eyes from Mo Beichen.
“Your Majesty, there is indeed a medicine in Miao territory that can cultivate people into medicine people, but it takes at least ten years. During these ten years, it also requires continuous cultivation with precious medicinal materials. However, the Empress has no recollection of any of these things. Could it be that this medicine has the ability to cause amnesia, hence the name ‘Amnesia’?”
Mo Beichen lowered his brows and murmured softly, "I don't remember, I can't recall, I still have no memory."
It turns out that Luo Luo didn't remember him because of the medication.
No wonder she always seemed so impatient whenever he appeared in front of her; there was actually a reason for that.
It turns out that he had misunderstood her back then. If he had noticed her unusual behavior and investigated, their relationship might have been better.
"Besides that, what else did you find out?" Mo Beichen asked in a deep voice.
"Your Majesty, there is a Mysterious Temple ten miles from here. The master of the Mysterious Temple knows this secret technique. Your Majesty, perhaps we can go there first to find the answer," Mo Feng said.
Mo Beichen frowned slightly but remained silent.
"I've heard that the Xuanmiao Temple is very effective in helping people find a partner," Mo Yu whispered.
"Okay, you make the arrangements. Go to Xuanmiao Temple first thing tomorrow morning. Also, have the people in the building keep a close eye on things from the shadows and see which forces are watching us. Don't alert them," Mo Beichen instructed.
"Yes, Your Majesty," the two replied in unison.
Mo Beichen picked up the teacup on the table, took a sip, and continued to ask, "What's the situation in the capital and on the battlefield?"
Mo Yu said angrily, "Your Majesty, you have only been away from the capital for a few days, and the Empress Dowager has already begun to rule from behind the curtain. Fortunately, the Grand Tutor was there, and it was the Grand Tutor who led the civil and military officials to persuade the Empress Dowager to stop. She really is restless for even a day."
Mo Beichen spoke up, "Ruling from behind the curtain? Even my imperial brother didn't have that privilege, but I do? Heh."
Mo Beichen glanced at the two men's angry expressions and sighed, "I am the Emperor, and I am not angry, so why are you angry?"
Mo Yu snorted lightly, "This is clearly disrespecting you, it's simply too much."
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