Quick wear: the host is so brave, and the blackened villain dares to tease

Chapter 631 Imperial Examination Girls Are Not Cannon Fodder (9)

On the night before the Shangsi Festival on March [-], Ning Xi prepared all the ingredients, and started making the snacks for the Shangsi Festival that night.

The sound of busy work in the stove didn't stop. Ning Xi was making bacon with diced artemisia seeds, and He Shiyan was sitting in front of the stove and lighting a fire.

The oily sound of "crackling" is especially clear in the quiet night.

When it was done, she picked it up with chopsticks and put it in the bamboo basket.

The fried Artemisia Baba exuded the mixed aroma of bacon fat and white Artemisia, she picked one up and put it in front of He Shiyan.

"Try it, I don't know if it suits your appetite."

In this plane, other people set up stalls to sell sweet and vegan Artemisia Baba. I don’t know if local people like He Shiyan are used to eating salty meat.

He Shiyan stared at the food handed in front of him, startled for a moment, then understood what she meant, took the chopsticks and picked it up to eat by himself.

Ning Xi looked at him intently, "How is it?"

He Shiyan nodded, "Okay."

Seeing that he was still concise and concise as always, Ning Xi wiped the sweat from his forehead and couldn't help but glance at him.

"Do you think these snacks of mine can be sold?"

He Shiyan really thought about it seriously, and finally said seriously, "Yes, there are many young masters and ladies who go to play, and the price is not a problem."

Ning Xi chuckled, "There are only sweet-scented osmanthus cakes and shepherd's purse rice balls left. You're going to attend the poetry meeting tomorrow, why don't you go back and rest first? I can do it by myself."

"It's okay." After finishing speaking, he went to wash and deal with the shepherd's purse.

Ning Xi believed in his ability, and it would be hard for him to recite poems correctly. He was not so tired after working with multiple people, so he left him to help in the kitchen.

……

In the early morning of the next day, Ning Xi woke up early to dress up. There was very little rouge and powder on the main dressing table, so she drew her eyebrows, combed her hair in a bun, and finally put on a little lipstick.

There were very few skirts to choose from, so she put on the apricot-yellow skirt she wore when she was Jiji, and she took a look in front of the bronze mirror. The whole person looks very good.

When he went out, He Shiyan was already waiting in front of the yard, and everything for the stall was neatly packed, just waiting for her to go out.

When Ning Xi saw him, his eyes lit up.

This was the first time I saw him wearing a crown. His long black hair was tied up and fixed with a hairpin. He was wearing a royal blue robe. Looking tall, thin and handsome, he was more handsome than ever.

But this handsome young man bent down and picked up two bamboo baskets.

"Let's go." He Shiyan glanced at the little girl who smiled at him, and suddenly felt a little hot.

Only then did Ning Xi come back to her senses, "Okay!"

……

On the way to Liufang Pavilion, Ning Xi saw a group of young ladies in fancy dress passing by, and then looked at He Shiyan who was carrying a pole.

She couldn't help asking, "Brother He, will this affect your reputation?"

He Shiyan's eyes fell on the top of her head, and he said lightly, "No."

"That's good."

Ning Xi's attention was quickly attracted by the bustle. Many stall owners were earlier than them, and many ladies and ladies had already lingered in front of the stall.

He Shiyan chose a place for her and moved the food out.

Ning Xi put the ponytail he brought and sat down in front of the stall, looked up at He Shiyan, "Brother He, I'll wait for your triumphant return."

He Shiyan's eyes fell on her bright smiling face, and he subconsciously said, "It's just a competition between literati, no distinction is made between high and low."

Immediately, he pointed in the direction of Liu Fangting, "If you need anything, go find me over there."

"No problem, you can go to the poetry fair without worry." Ning Xi glanced at Liufang Pavilion, there were already many young gentlemen gathered, holding folding fans, walking back and forth to enjoy the scenery.

Ning Xi arranged the snacks neatly, and they looked fresh and fragrant, especially matching with spring.

The soap with engraved patterns was placed in a separate place, and there was a sign on it with the word "Dark Fragrance" written on it. She specially asked He Shiyan to inscribe it. After all, his handwriting is so beautiful that it is easy to attract people to ask about it. What exactly is "dark fragrance".

Many stall owners on the opposite side shouted at the top of their voices, but Ning Xi was still sitting on the pony saddle as motionless as a mountain, and casually took out a volume of storybooks and put it on his lap to read.

But there are still many young girls staying in front of her stall, most likely because her food looks better.

Girls, no matter which dynasty they are in, they all like beautiful things.

In addition, there is a sign in front of her food, even if it is an ordinary sweet-scented osmanthus cake, this good handwriting has raised it several grades.

The girl who bought pastries and rice balls looked at several colored mooncake-like objects and asked curiously, "What is this 'dark fragrance'?"

"It's like soap, but it's better than soap. You can call it 'soap'." Ning Xi picked up a piece with a handkerchief and handed it over.

"Girl, you can smell it, they still have a hint of grassy fragrance."

The madam, whose eyes were shining with curiosity, really lowered her head, fanned the wind with the handkerchief in her hand, and really smelled a fragrance.

"You said you can use this soap to wash your hands?"

Ning Xi nodded, specially brought up the wooden basin filled with water, and demonstrated it with soap herself.

The eyes of those who came and went to watch the fun were eager to try.

In particular, a few people who bought roast chicken at other stalls and squeezed their hands to the front, "Let me try it."

The onlookers saw that all the grease in the man's hands had been washed off, and they couldn't help but exclaimed.

"Yeah, it's really amazing."

"I smell it. After he washed his hands, they still smell delicious."

"Little boss, how much is this dark fragrance soap?"

There are more and more people coming and going to ask the price to buy. She doesn't need to peddle, which makes people around look over.

"What is it selling over there? Why are there so many people around?"

"Let's go and have a look."

"If it's not expensive, let's buy some and try."

"..."

A group of people went out, and another group of people squeezed in.

"Little girl, how much do you charge for these snacks? Pack one for me."

"Ah, is this Artemisia Baba? The bacon inside is too fragrant."

"Shepherd's purse rice balls are also delicious, I have to buy some to eat on the way."

"Hey, what is this thing that looks like a moon cake? 'Dark Fragrance'? I've never heard of it. There are so many people rushing to buy it, so I'll just buy one."

Ning Xi unhurriedly used oiled paper bags to pack the pastries and snacks for others. Hearing the "bang bang bang" of the copper plates being thrown into the wooden box, she couldn't hide the smile in her eyes.

Occasionally, she also answers a few questions from diners.

"The dark fragrance soap is used up, where can I buy it? It depends on chance."

"Why is my Haozi Baba several times more expensive than other people's? Oh, then you have to see which Haozi Baba has bacon in it."

At the same time, bursts of applause erupted in Liufang Pavilion.

The excitement of the poetry meeting reached its peak, and He Shiyan was surrounded by several scholars.

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(End of this chapter)