After Xiao Fubao's life was stolen, he became the favorite of everyone in the capital

Chapter 286 So delicious
Qin Jingshu frowned: "My words are of no use to you. I can't afford a maid like you."

When the maid heard this, no matter how unwilling she was, she had no choice but to lower her head and agree.

After sending the people away, Qin Jingshu finally showed a relieved look on her face. She turned around and went back into the rockery, and said to Niuniu happily: "I sent the people away! Let's continue playing here!"

Qin Jingshu felt that she had fallen in love with the rockery. The space inside the rockery was very small, and no one was watching her every word and action. She felt as if she had been reborn.

Seeing her friend happy, Niuniu also showed a happy expression on her face and asked, "What do you want to play? Should we play Gobang? Chess? Clapping? Catch stones?"

Qin Jingshu was stunned when she heard this: "Are these all games? I haven't even heard of them."

Niuniu nodded and asked, "Isn't there anyone playing these with you?"

Qin Jingshu's face suddenly showed embarrassment. She felt that compared with Niu Niu, she seemed like a country bumpkin.

Niuniu patted her on the shoulder and said, "It's okay. I'll teach you. I'm really good at teaching. You're so smart, I guarantee you'll be able to learn it right away!"

A six-year-old girl, no matter how precocious she is, who doesn't like to play? When Qin Jingshu heard this, she looked at Niu Niu with sparkling eyes.

When Shen Ling came over for the second time, he saw two little girls hiding in the rockery and playing the stone catching game. They were having a lot of fun.

"Well, I'm outside scratching my head thinking about how to write poetry, but you guys are having a great time inside." Shen Ling said with a smile.

When Qin Jingshu heard this, she wanted to apologize immediately.

Niuniu, however, remained calm and asked, "Sister Ling, is the feast ready?"

Shen Ling nodded and said, "Yes, I'll pick you up for dinner."

When Niu Niu heard this, she was about to run out, but was stopped by Shen Ling.

"Your hair is a mess." Shen Ling complained while reaching out to smooth Niu Niu's hair.

She pulled Qin Jingshu over and helped to tidy up.

"You can go out now."

After Shen Ling finished speaking, she asked again: "Jingshu, where did the girl you took go? I didn't see her outside just now."

Qin Jingshu said: "I sent her out to buy something. She will be back soon."

They were just maids. Shen Ling asked briefly and then ignored them. He took the two girls and walked towards the banquet.

When they arrived at the table, Shen Ling arranged for the two to sit next to him. Then he asked belatedly, "Can you two pick up food by yourselves?"

Niuniu looked up and said, "Sister Ling, you look down on me. I can even wash clothes, so how can I not be able to pick up food?"

Shen Ling smiled and said, "Yes, yes, yes, how could I forget that my brother was taught to wash clothes by Niuniu. Niuniu is really amazing."

Shen Ling looked at Qin Jingshu.

Qin Jingshu also nodded and said, "Don't worry, Sister Shen, I will."

When the dishes were served on the table, Shen Ling saw Miss Zhao, who was sitting opposite her. She hadn't even taken a bite of the food herself, but was busy picking up food for her naughty sister. But the naughty sister kept asking for this and that, which made Miss Zhao so angry that veins popped out on her forehead.

"If you continue like this, I won't take you out to the next poetry reading!" Miss Zhao threatened her sister in a low voice.

But the little brat ignored her threats and continued to point fingers with confidence.

When Shen Ling lowered her head, she saw the two little ones beside her eating obediently. She couldn't help but think that she was better at taking care of children.

"This meat is so delicious and melts in your mouth. It's made by a specially hired chef!" Niu Niu said to Qin Jingshu, pointing at the braised pork on the table.

As if to take special care of the girls at this table, the braised pork was cut into smaller pieces than usual, but even so, few of the ladies wanted to touch the dish. After all, there were so many eyes watching, and even if the ladies told others what they liked to eat, they would say it was expensive and light, and no one would mention the braised pork all day long.

At this time, Qin Jingshu was hesitating whether to pick up the chopsticks.

Niuniu didn't have so many concerns. Not only did she pick up some for herself, she also used the serving chopsticks to pick up a piece for Shen Ling and Qin Jingshu: "You must try it, it's really delicious!"

Shen Ling had actually tasted it, but she was too proud to do it, so she acted as if she was reluctant and said, "I don't really like eating oily food, but since you insist on me eating it, I have no choice but to eat it."

The other noble ladies at the table withdrew their gazes upon hearing this.

Shen Ling not only ate the braised pork, she also went a step further and moved closer to Niuniu, whispering, "My dear, I want to pour the broth over my rice. The broth from the braised pork mixed with rice is the best!"

Niu Niu had an expression on her face that said "I really can't do anything about you", but she still helped her scoop out a large spoonful of meat and soup helplessly.

Shen Ling still had that look of disgust on her face, and said, "My dear, I have my own hands, why do I need you to pick up food for me? Are you so worried that I won't be full?"

Niu Niu curled her lips helplessly and scooped another spoonful of soup for Qin Jingshu and herself.

Qin Jingshu had never tried this way of eating. Now the rice was dyed into an attractive color by the braised pork soup, which made her appetite whetted. She took a bite...

Delicious!
Qin Jingshu just felt like she had tasted happiness!
The wonderful, fresh and delicious taste made her extremely satisfied.

Niuniu said proudly, "It's delicious, isn't it? I eat this way every time I come here. The chef who makes the braised pork only makes this dish. She was originally a peasant woman from the suburbs of Beijing. Uncle Luo heard about her ability to cook meat and begged her to come to the restaurant to be the chef."

Qin Jingshu also has a great chef at home, but when it comes to this dish alone, she has to admit that no one can compare to this peasant woman.

The other noble ladies originally just looked at Shen Ling who was eating meat for a few more times, but as Niu Niu started to eat, the noble ladies couldn't help but look at Niu Niu frequently.

Niu Niu’s eating style is so contagious.

"Ow~"

The little girl stuffed a big spoonful of soup mixed with rice into her mouth, filling it up.

The little girl's cheeks were chubby and her eyes narrowed after eating. That feeling of happiness and satisfaction could not be faked.

The more the other ladies at the table looked at it, the more they quietly swallowed their saliva. They couldn't help but wonder, is that dish of greasy braised pork really delicious?
Although it is one of Xianyuelou’s signature dishes, it is pork after all.

Ordinary people may not be able to eat pork once a month, but in the eyes of dignitaries, pork is a low-grade meat and is far less respectable than mutton.

Niu Niu took another mouthful of the soup and rice.

The other ladies at the table seemed to have smelled the delicious aroma emanating from Niu Niu's bowl of rice.

"How about trying a piece?" they thought to themselves.

I don’t know who stretched out the first pair of chopsticks, but once the start was made, there was no stopping.

A soft cough was heard behind the ladies.

However, it was the servants they brought with them who reminded them not to eat too much of this greasy dish.

But because everyone around them was breaking the rules, everyone pretended not to hear the voice behind them.

After tasting such delicious dishes, even Miss Zhao had a look of satisfaction. Her unruly sister was currently busy eating rice with soup beside her and had no time to bother her sister.

They ate with chopsticks one after another, and couldn't help but eat too much, and the plate of braised pork was also finished.

Although none of the ladies spoke, their eyes met with one another and they all had only one thought: "Delicious! It's really delicious, no wonder it's one of Xianyue Tower's signature dishes!"