She Song

Chapter 169 Working together to make a cake

Pointing to the bamboo building, Han Xiaoyao looked at Shen Erniang and said: "Zhao Fujin, the concubine of Maode Emperor, lives there. Generally speaking, she is just a poor girl... Regarding the official marriage, I hope you don't bear any grudge against her."

Shen Erniang doesn't quite understand how the royal family's golden branches and jade leaves, who have been pampered and pampered in every possible way since birth, can be pitiable.
Han Xiaoyao briefly explained the unknown cruelty and imprisonment of the palace, and speculated on the reason why Zhao Ji granted the marriage.He also pointed out that when Maode arrived here, he would only be accompanied by his maid Xiaowei and would be lonely without other friends and relatives.

Finally, he said: "As of now, you and she are both my wives. From now on, you and I will work together outside, and she will take care of the housework in the house. Because you are both important to me, I hope we can understand each other!"

To be honest, Shen Erniang, who had just experienced sweet love, really didn't want Maode to share her sweetheart, but she always listened to Han Xiaoyao's opinions, and coupled with the pitiful image of Maode in her imagination, her heart softened.

After walking a few steps with her head down, Shen Erniang suddenly said: "Although I am reluctant to give you to her, since you like her, I will serve Brother Xiaoyao well together with her!"

Han Xiaoyao took the other person into his arms and praised happily: "Second mother is so sensible, thank you!"

Shen Erniang seemed to be able to detect that her sweetheart felt relieved. Although she didn't understand how heavy the burden was, her grandma and sister had been teaching her how to be a good wife.

That is to follow your husband's will, be considerate and tolerant of each other's difficulties, and handle housework well so that he has no worries.

Moreover, a man having three wives and four concubines is the guarantee of strong abilities and a prosperous family business. Many children mean good luck!

Since Emperor Maode is unavoidable as a common wife, it is better to show the demeanor of a big lady and not worry about letting outsiders laugh and cause Han Xiaoyao to be embarrassed.

Taking good care of and maintaining the face of the palace is definitely very important to Han Xiaoyao, so you must not be petty. After all, only by winning the other person's heart will he treat you well throughout his life.

Han Xiaoyao happily took Shen Erniang to the bamboo house and asked the guard to report to Emperor Maode.

Soon, Zhao Fujin took Xiaowei out to greet her.

"I respectfully await the arrival of Your Majesty and Minister Shen!"

Returning to Zhulou from Huandie's residence, Zhao Fujin has decided to be a good helper to the King of Zhenbei, and at the same time seek the support of the internal forces of the Zhenguo Army to prevent the Zhenguo Army from meeting the imperial soldiers and causing disaster.

Therefore, when she learned that Han Xiaoyao and Shen Erniang had arrived at the same time, she kept her attitude very low and used the strategy of using softness to overcome strength without revealing any trace.

However, when Zhao Fujin looked at Shen Erniang, Shen Erniang also looked at Maode. The two were not familiar with each other before, and their impression of each other was not very good, so they both smiled lightly and exchanged greetings.

Han Xiaoyao laughed and said: "Maode doesn't need to be polite. I'm here today to ask for your help. Have you prepared the materials for the birthday cake?"

Xiaowei nodded and replied: "According to the prince's instructions, everything has been prepared."

"Then what are you waiting for? I'll show you a wonderful magic today!"

Han Xiaoyao took advantage of the situation and took Maode's hand, pulling Shen Erniang into the bamboo building together.

Because of the two close intimacy with Han Xiaoyao and the habitual closeness, Shen Erniang walked arm in arm with her sweetheart.

This situation fell into the eyes of Zhao Fujin, and he took it for granted that Shen Erniang was demonstrating in disguise to fight for favor. However, she was not able to actively throw herself into his arms, so she was thinking about how to reverse the unfavorable situation.

Shen Erniang, who heard "magic" for the first time, asked curiously: "What is the magic that Brother Xiaoyao is talking about?"

She didn't even know?

This is a great opportunity to fight back!

Maode's eyes lit up, and he immediately smiled and became a volunteer commentator for Shen Erniang.

"Minister Shen, Your Majesty taught us how to make dimes last time. He said that he used "magic" to make them. There are spinach, fresh meat and leek and egg fillings. The dimes cooked by His Majesty himself are very delicious, little one. Wei ate more than 20 of them in one go! Haven’t you tried it?”

"what?"

Shen Erniang sensitively noticed that "the taste is delicious", and the glutton was immediately seduced, and she hurriedly asked her sweetheart with her face raised.

"Brother Xiaoyao, are you also making money today? What kind of stuffing is that?"

At this time, the three of them had entered the bamboo tower, and ten maids lined up in two rows, bowing to Han Xiaoyao in a formal manner.

"The slaves are waiting for the prince!" From the time Zhao Fujin personally called Han Xiaoyao his husband, they became Han Xiaoyao's slaves. When the master came, they were naturally respectful.

Han Xiaoyao let go of Shen Erniang and Maode, waved to the maids and said, "Go and do your own business. I will call you if necessary."

The maid bowed and bowed before going down to wait for orders.

Han Xiaoyao then said to Shen Erniang: "Today I will make a big birthday cake for grandma. I promise it will be a unique and delicious cake in the world!"

Zhao Fujin covered his mouth and said with a smile: "Don't worry, Minister Shen. Xiaowei and I will give you some money. If you don't mind, come to my place when you have free time and we can give it to Minister Shen to try!"

ah~
Shen Erniang's eyes lit up. It seemed that Maode Diji was a nice person and she was actually willing to take a dime for herself!

So, he let Han Xiaoyao go and pulled Maode to talk.

"Sister Maode, you must keep your word!"

Maode was a little surprised. She didn't expect Erniang Shen to be so straightforward. She nodded subconsciously and said, "Sister Erniang, Maode will never break his promise!"

Shen Erniang was happy now. She pulled Maode and patted her chest and said, "Sister Maode is so kind. If you encounter any difficulties in the future, I will help you!"

Maode was stunned. With her intelligence, she could naturally see that Erniang was telling the truth. She actually took her polite words seriously and opened her heart to Maode. This was almost silly.

Her past experience was not like this. In addition to her close relationship with Xiaowei, there were thousands of people in Nuo Da's palace, and they were all scheming and deceitful at all times, and even the slightest carelessness would cost her her life.

Fortunately, she reacted quickly and took Shen Erniang's hand and said with a smile: "Maode will rely on my sister from now on!"

Inadvertently, Zhao Fujin noticed from the corner of his eye that Han Xiaoyao seemed to be touching his chin and thinking about something.

However, while the iron was hot, Xiaowei was asked to start setting up the place where the cakes would be made.

A large flat chopping board, a large steamer, a clay pot, flour, eggs, milk, powdered sugar, vegetable oil, and various types of fresh fruits.

Make the cake body first. Due to the heat problem, you may have to try it several times and it takes the most effort.

Let Xiaowei take four eggs first, separate the egg whites and keep the egg yolks, mix well and set aside.

Add a little vegetable oil to the milk, stir until emulsified and set aside.

Then add the egg yolk liquid and flour to the emulsified milk and continue to stir evenly.

On the side, Shen Erniang, under the guidance of Han Xiaoyao, beat the egg whites and icing sugar into egg cream, added it to the batter in two batches and mixed well.

Put the pot into the steamer and cook for about two-quarters of an hour. A fragrant golden steamed cake will appear almost perfectly in front of everyone's eyes.

Due to negligence, Han Xiaoyao forgot that the cake would shrink after cooling, so the cake became concave.

But it was finally half successful, so the cake was cut, and even the ten maids Han Xiaoyao didn't forget to do so. Each of them got a small bite of the soft and sweet steamed cake.

Suddenly, Han Xiaoyao's image improved rapidly.

Everyone hopes that their master will be reasonable and considerate of his servants. Han Xiaoyao can share delicious food, which shows that he has a good heart.

Most of Han Xiaoyao's cake went into Shen Erniang's mouth, and half of Zhao Fujin's cake went to Xiaowei.

With his first experience, Han Xiaoyao quickly made a large round cake with a diameter of one and a half feet. At the same time, he also made pure white and delicate cream.

After one smear, it turned out to be terrible, but the ingenious Zhao Fujin took action to help decorate the cream shell, and used the simplest piping bag to stack patterns such as cranes, longevity, peaches, and Magu.

"Sister Maode is so awesome! Her paintings are so beautiful!"

Shen Erniang, holding half a bowl of cream, couldn't help but cheer as she looked at the vivid decorations.

(End of this chapter)