Chapter 23 Food
It turns out there is such a story.
Yes, in the eyes of others, the daughter of the bookstore owner was more talented and capable than her, a village woman, and her family background was better than hers.
If she hadn't used some tricks, Cui Hejin really wouldn't have married her.
Even if he married her, he could not give her love to be honest.
In that life, if she hadn't provoked such a good man like him, he would also have been a clean and cold person.
Jiang Zhiluo sighed in her heart, feeling a little guilty.
She automatically blocked out that bit of wood-related ability, so she didn't hear any other sounds in the house.
Jiang Zhiluo continued to wrap the chive dumplings.
Mrs. Cui had no idea what was being said inside, she just happily helped to light the fire.
She looked at Jiang Zhiluo from time to time, thinking that this was the leek box that Zhiluo was talking about.
Even in Beijing, she had never eaten or seen leek dumplings.
Even when attending a palace banquet, I have never seen the royal chef cook it.
If everyone knew that leeks were so delicious, they would definitely make them, but they are not available in the capital.
When Old Lady Cui looked at Jiang Zhiluo, she always felt that her daughter-in-law's temperament and bearing did not look like a girl from the village at all.
After Jiang Zhiluo wrapped the chive box.
"Mom, the sugar in this pot still needs to simmer for a while, and it's getting late, so let's fry the chive dumplings first."
There are two pots on the left and right sides of the stove.
The village head originally lent them this house, and they had all these things.
However, on weekdays, Mrs. Cui and Cui Hejin only use one pot, and the other pot has been left for a long time.
It was also in the afternoon when Jiang Zhiluo was making leek dumplings with scrambled eggs, and then she cleaned the other pot and scrambled eggs.
Now the pan still has the oil from frying eggs in the afternoon, so it is all clean. There is no need to wash the pan. Just pour the oil in and light the fire to fry the chive dumplings.
Madam Cui said, "Zhiluo, I can light the fire. The firewood burning in the stoves on the left and right won't affect it."
If you put a piece of wood on the stove, it will burn for a long time without having to watch it, so burning two pots will not delay things at all.
"good."
Jiang Zhiluo stirred the sugar in the pot with a spoon, and seeing that the other pot was hot, she poured some oil in it and started frying the leek dumplings.
Liu Ting'an was talking to Cui Hejin about the school teacher in the house.
"The Graphite Academy in Huaihua Lane is in need of a teacher. The monthly salary is two taels of silver. Brother Cui, you are so knowledgeable, and you don't want to take the imperial examination. You can give it a try. I think you will definitely be selected."
"I took your previous calligraphy and asked the owner of Graphite Academy. Mr. Li from Graphite Academy was amazed at your calligraphy. You can try it tomorrow."
Cui Hejin didn't say anything, as if he was thinking about something.
In fact, Liu Ting'an admired Brother Cui very much in his heart, especially his broad mind and rich knowledge. Not only that, his handwriting was also excellent, better than those of the great scholars.
"There's only one private school in town. You can just teach some kids there. It won't be tiring, and you'll get regular rest breaks. It's also close to your home. You can stay at the school if you want, and go home at night if you want. It's very convenient..."
Liu Ting'an felt that with Brother Cui's academic ability, he would definitely be on the list if he took the imperial examination, but it was a pity that Brother Cui didn't want to take the examination.
At first, he set up a stall in the town to sell manuscripts and help people write letters, but he was framed. It was Brother Cui who happened to pass by and helped him prove his innocence.
Otherwise his reputation would be ruined, let alone his studies and examinations.
Brother Cui is his benefactor.
Moreover, when he saw the handwriting and copied books of Brother Cui, he was even more astonished and admired him even more.
Liu Ting'an thought that just based on Brother Cui's appearance, the children would find him pleasing to the eye and would probably be willing to go to school.
At this moment, Liu Ting'an smelled the aroma of food in the air.
He sniffed hard, "What is that? It smells so good. It smells delicious."
Liu Ting'an felt his stomach was rumbling.
Liu Ting'an didn't feel hungry at first, but the fragrance was so tempting that it made him feel hungry and his mouth was watering.
Cui Hejin raised his eyes slightly and tapped the table lightly with his fingers, as if thinking about something.
Liu Ting'an breathed hard, stood up and leaned against the door, "No, Brother Cui, are you making something delicious at home?"
But what delicious food can be made in the village?
Liu Ting'an's family was relatively well off, as they had a lot of land left by their ancestors, which was enough to support his studies. However, even so, his family was very frugal, as pens, ink, paper, and inkstone, as well as tuition fees, were very expensive.
Even so, he had never smelled anything so fragrant.
Brother Cui, what delicious food did you make at home?
No, he knew something about Brother Cui’s family situation. How could he have any good ingredients to cook?
“I don’t know!”
But he guessed that it might be Jiang Zhiluo who was cooking.
He knows best how good his mother's cooking is.
He can't cook either, at best he can light a fire.
When he was in the Duke's Mansion, he learned to read books, practice calligraphy and write articles since he was a child, and then studied the six arts of a gentleman, including both civil and martial arts.
He had never learned to cook, so he couldn't cook even after a year in exile.
Although Liu Ting'an was curious, when he thought of Brother Cui's family situation, he felt that since the family was going to cook, he should leave quickly and not cause trouble for them.
"Brother Cui, remember to go to the school tomorrow. It pays two taels of silver a month. I happen to be on vacation these two days. I'll come to see you tomorrow and I'll go with you."
After giving the instructions, Liu Ting'an was about to leave.
When I opened the door and walked to the stove, the fragrance became even stronger.
Liu Ting'an bowed to Madam Cui and said, "Madam, I'm sorry to bother you today. I'll go back now and visit you again another day."
Old Lady Cui was very happy that Cui Hejin had made a friend in this place. Moreover, this person seemed to come from a family of scholars and looked bookish. Old Lady Cui was also happy that Cui Hejin had such a friend.
"It's okay, it's okay. He Jin doesn't have much to do at home. We are all very happy that he has a friend like you and can chat with him."
Although Mrs. Cui also wanted to invite people to dinner, she felt that the chive dumplings were all made by Zhiluo, and it would be inappropriate for her to interfere.
Liu Ting'an felt the fragrance in his nose became stronger, and he couldn't help but look to the side following the scent.
I saw Brother Cui’s newly married young wife standing by the pot, busy cooking. I don’t know what she was busy with, but the food was so delicious.
Jiang Zhiluo flipped the chive dumplings over so that both sides were fried evenly.
Hearing the voice, she raised her head slightly, but looked at Cui Hejin who had just walked out of the house.
He glanced at her, and there seemed to be a tiny glimmer of light in his deep eyes, but it disappeared in a flash.
But it can inadvertently bewitch people, as if it has something to say.
Jiang Zhiluo speculated for a moment, then said to the scholar, "I just happened to make some extra chive dumplings. Since you're my husband's friend, please stay and have dinner with us."
Liu Ting'an didn't expect that Brother Cui's wife would say such a thing.
He clearly didn't seem to be very nice to her before.
Thinking about how he had said bad things about her to Brother Cui in the house, she felt a little uncomfortable and awkward.
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