Chapter 8 Modern Cuisine

This was not the end; the commotion finally ceased, but the lady got up, her face glowing, and instructed her to fetch water. After turning back and busying herself for a while, she finally settled down completely

What kind of world is this

Now that the old gentleman has recovered, her husband returned in high spirits, bringing along a nephew from overseas. This child is simply delightful; not only is he a skilled physician, but he is also humble. His sweet words are as if coated in honey, calling her "aunt" with every breath. The gifts he brought are so precious that one wishes to hide them away as treasures. The mirror is a special item from Dengzhou City, reflecting everything so clearly that every strand of hair can be seen distinctly. The soap was used during the evening bath, its rich fragrance intoxicating, and it is said that regular use can keep the skin as smooth as silk. The mirror is a special item from Dengzhou City, reflecting everything so clearly that every strand of hair can be seen distinctly. The soap was used during the evening bath, its rich fragrance intoxicating, and it is said that regular use can keep the skin as smooth as silk. The floral water, applied after bathing, has a strong scent that lingers for a long time, providing her with plenty to boast about at the gatherings of women in the city. And there is toothpaste that leaves a fragrant taste; surely, these items have never been used by the emperor?

At breakfast, Chen Xie introduced a new trick, instructing the assigned servant Changsheng to fetch four large bowls and asking Yuxuan to bring freshly boiled water. After closing the door, he, along with the young maid Xiaoxuan, arranged the four bowls and then said to Xiaoxuan: "Brother will perform a magic trick for you, turning it into something delicious"

Er Ya lay on her back, her big eyes filled with innocence, and in a tender voice she said: "Brother, this clothing is really good. Er Ya has never worn such fine clothes before, not even a single patch."

Thanks to the restorative medicine provided by Sihua, I have regained my vigor. This line stuck with Zhou from the conversation between the couple. This child, the medical arts are truly remarkable; the old master is already in his forties yet still possesses such energy. In the future, that Mr. Jiao will have to be discarded.

At the age of sixteen, Xiaozhu understood what was happening here. Lying on the small bed in the outer room, she tightly squeezed her legs together, a fist stuffed in her mouth, her body slightly twisting, desperately enduring the itch that felt like the claws of seventeen or eighteen cats scratching at her heart. Eventually, she could no longer hold back, and a warm flow soaked through a small piece of clothing.

You wouldn't believe it, but that aroma wafted over, and the Zhou family couldn't help but swallow a few times. The food in the Ming Dynasty was indeed free from pollution; a modern person arriving in the Ming Dynasty, without the modern seasonings in their food, would certainly find it hard to adapt. There is no doubt about that.

The little girl nodded vigorously. Chen Xie said, "Turn around and cover your eyes." Xiao Xuan was very obedient and immediately turned around. Hearing a rustling sound behind her, a rich fragrance soon filled her nostrils. Xiao Xuan couldn't help but swallow repeatedly, saliva dripping all over the ground.

Looking at the tall, fair-faced young master, filled with joy when assigned, hoping to catch the young master's eye, thinking that his status would rise accordingly... Who would have thought! Alas!

The incident of Young Master Chen Xie performing magic to conjure up delicacies spread throughout the Zhang family in less than half an hour. Moreover, the story became increasingly exaggerated, with one version claiming: "Young Master Si Hua skillfully wielded his hand gestures, reciting incantations, ... ... "

The maid Yu Xuan was filled with indignation. A little maid who was barely ten years old, she had a crush on Young Master Si Hua, yet he did not even spare her a glance. It was said that this second maid resembled Young Master Si Hua's younger sister so closely that she was fortunate enough to be bought back and treated like a sister by the young master

The product of modern industry, the strong aroma seemed a bit pungent to Chen Xie, but for Zhang Xin, mhetushucom.com was an irresistible delicacy. Zhang Xin, a scholar, held the noodles somewhat at a loss and asked, "Are we eating here?"

Thank you, brother! It is truly impossible to resist such a delicious temptation. Xiaoxuan picked up her chopsticks and began to eat heartily. Chen Xie sighed inwardly; in modern times, this would be considered junk food. Watching Xiaoxuan carelessly shove noodles into her mouth despite the heat, Chen Xie did not advise her to be careful. Instead, he quietly stepped out to greet Yuxuan and Changsheng, saying: "Come in."

As she spoke, Zhang Yao sniffed vigorously; the fragrance was like a Mars falling into a haystack. Her inexperienced hands and feet moved restlessly over the lady, and soon the lights were extinguished, plunging the room into darkness, leaving only the sound of heavy breathing.

"How?" Zhang Yao asked in confusion. Zhou Shi covered her mouth and smiled slightly, saying: "That child handed the maid they bought to Yu Xuan, asking her to take her to bathe and change clothes. Then, he took a bucket to the well to fetch water and started splashing it right there by the well, causing all the maids to be too afraid to go near the well to wash their clothes."

Upon seeing that this was not a trivial matter, Chen Xie frowned, saying, "If you are going to eat, then eat; otherwise, I will resort to family discipline!" The others, frightened by his expression, quickly sat down and picked up their chopsticks to start eating the noodles. Chen Xie let out a sigh of relief but felt a bit stifled inside. He walked to the door and exhaled, only to realize he had forgotten his cigarettes in his pocket. Just as he was about to turn back to get them, Zhang Xin appeared at the door.

"Alright, you can turn around now." As Xiao Xuan turned around, her big eyes looked at the four bowls on the table, each covered with a plate, from which the delicious aroma wafted. "Xiao Xuan, blow on the bowl, otherwise this trick won't work," Chen Xie teased the little girl who resembled a character from a book, just as he used to tease the little follower behind him. It seemed he could once again hear that childish voice in his ear: "Brother, wait for me!" "Xiao Xuan, blow on the bowl, otherwise this trick won't work," Chen Xie teased the little girl who resembled a character from a book, just as he used to tease the little follower behind him. It seemed he could once again hear that childish voice in his ear: "Brother, wait for me!"

Well, it was arranged in the Western Chamber, with the most mature and capable maid, Yuxuan, assigned to attend to her, and guess what

Hehe, I heard from Sihua that the descendants of the Southern Song Dynasty crossed the ocean to America, where the local indigenous people were often cannibals. In order to survive, they had to change their ways. Aside from the ancestral characters that must not be discarded, everything else that could be changed was altered. Otherwise, why would they choose the name Sihua? It is a longing for the homeland, and even though they know it is a perilous journey, they still choose to traverse thousands of miles across the sea to return. It is difficult to change living habits, and one becomes accustomed to the strange. Inform the household servants not to speak of these matters to outsiders; any violators will be dealt with severely according to family law.

Zhou did not linger, quietly turning to leave. He instructed Xiaozhu to call for Shuigen and said, "Go ask the family that is selling their daughter if they are willing to come to the residence to do some rough work."

Shuigeng rolled up his sleeves and sneered, "He dares not refuse!" With the demeanor of a tyrannical landlord's lackey, Zhou Shi, however, nodded in satisfaction and said, "Be polite when speaking to others. This young girl is favored by Si Hua, so we must consider Si Hua's feelings.

In short, the commotion startled Mrs. Zhou, who was instructing the cook to prepare breakfast. She hurriedly made her way to the west wing to see what was happening, only to find a scene that left her both amused and helpless. Her three sons were there: the eldest stood to one side drooling, while the two younger ones each had a large bowl of food, their faces buried in the bowls, eating with beads of sweat on their foreheads.

Chen Xiexiao said, "Why so many formalities? Just eat here." Unable to resist any longer, Zhang Xin also made himself comfortable, sitting down on the bench in the courtyard at https://www.hetushu.com and after the first bite, he simply could not stop.

These two are actually not very old, one is 16 and the other is 15. In modern society, they are still students, mere children who understand little. In the Ming Dynasty, they would have to rely on their own hard work to earn a meal.

In the morning, Zhang Yao was exhausted from the previous night and was still in deep sleep. Mrs. Zhou, dressed and groomed under the service of the maid, then proceeded to the west wing. The head of the household placed great importance on this, so the subordinates dared not be negligent; Mrs. Zhou intended to let those below see this.

Chen Xie looked at the sensible girl, squatted down to embrace her, and gently patted her back a few times, saying: "From now on, you will no longer be called Er Ya. Stay with your brother and be called Xiao Xuan instead"

The maid Xiaozhu, who is on night watch outside, has truly suffered tonight. Usually, the master would only stir for a short while before stopping, but tonight, for some unknown reason, it has been at least a quarter of an hour, and there is no sign of it stopping. As for the mistress, she usually keeps her voice down, but tonight she has been unable to restrain herself, with each cry louder than the last.

Big Brother! Did you sleep well last night? I have come specifically to inquire about your well-being! Zhang Xin's attitude towards Chen Xie was undoubtedly respectful. Just as he was about to perform a deep bow, Chen Xie raised his hand to stop him, saying: "Enough, I dislike such formalities. It is better to arrive at the right moment than to arrive early; just wait here." Saying this, he turned around and went inside, bringing out a bowl of noodles, which he handed to Zhang Xin, saying: "Eat!"

Chen Xie held the neatly tidied Er Ya, looked her up and down, and said: "The clothes are a bit old; I need to get some floral fabric later."

As soon as I reached the gate of the courtyard, I heard a burst of laughter from inside. Standing at the archway, I took a glance inside, and even I couldn't help but smile. Chen Xie was teaching the maid he had brought back how to brush her teeth, with foam all over his mouth. The little girl, somehow charmed by Chen Xie, seemed to have forgotten her fear and was continuously giggling. The maid Yu Xian stood by, unable to intervene, just watching Chen Xie busy at work. After brushing her teeth, he even personally washed the little girl's face, using a pink towel, which was quite rare.

As night fell, the main room was brightly lit by candlelight. Zhang Yao, holding a book, found her thoughts wandering, her eyes unfocused. Zhou returned from her bath, her heart brimming with joy and excitement that was hard to conceal. The old master's illness weighed heavily on the family's hearts like a massive stone. Zhang Yao was a dutiful son, deeply affectionate towards his wife, having never taken a concubine, only accepting a maid who accompanied her as part of her dowry. Thus, Zhou was equally troubled by the old master's condition, her heart ablaze with worry.

In a cheerful mood, Mrs. Zhou saw her husband lost in thought. She gestured for the maid to leave and reached out to pinch Zhang Yao's shoulder. Zhang Yao turned around and smiled, saying, "Is Si Hua all arranged?"

"Each person gets a bowl, let’s eat here, and don’t let anyone see us. Today, we’re having a private meal," Chen Xie joked, hoping to ease the tension of the two. However, upon hearing this, they became even more anxious, shaking their heads repeatedly without saying a word.

Chen Xie entered the room and was immediately taken aback. The three of them had not only finished the noodles but had also drunk the soup clean, now holding their bowls and licking them. Xiao Xuan was the most enthusiastic, licking while turning the bowl, her entire little face buried in it. A pang of emotion struck Chen Xie; no matter how rational he tried to be, he could not face this scene without feeling soft-hearted.

Cautiously, she blew air towards each of the four bowls, while Xiao Xuan looked at the four sea bowls with a hint of fear. Chen Xie smiled as he reached out to lift the lid, singing, "Ding ding ding!" One bowl of Tongyi Old Jar Sauerkraut Noodles was ready, and Xiao Xuan's eyes were fixed, saliva overflowing. This scene made Chen Xie feel a pang in his heart, and he gently picked up the chopsticks, placing them in Xiao Xuan's hand, saying, "Sister, if you want to eat, just eat."