peasant young lady

Chapter 122 Goodbye Antique
Cheng Xia wanted to take the tray back and ask another guy to bring it up, but the guy obviously saw her and ordered in a deep voice, "Bring it here."

Cheng Xia's heart was full of shit, mother, this antique man is here again, can he wander around just because he is the father of Emperor Jiajing? Don't he think about his historical image and influence?

The corners of Cheng Xia's mouth twitched, it was too late to put on the veil, so let it be like this, she tried her best to put on a smile, turned around, lowered her head as much as possible, and handed two dishes to the table, then turned to leave again.

"Come here!" Seeing Cheng Xia's reaction and performance, Zhu Youzhu was obviously unhappy. Wang Hanxiao saw it, and quickly got up and stood in front of Cheng Xia, "It's okay, calm down."

calm?Cheng Xia didn't panic and calm down at all, she just didn't want to get involved with famous figures in history, she only wanted to go to the capital, but she just wanted to witness history, she didn't think about anything else.

Forget it, Cheng Xia comforted herself, it's enough to deal with it, the last time Zhu Youzhao said that she would leave Chong'an County in two days, and she probably will leave soon, what was she worried about, the head on her neck was still dangling well.

Having figured it out, Cheng Xia turned around and smiled at Zhu Youzhao, and pushed two dishes in front of him, "My lord, please dine."

Although I don't know when he came, and how he sat down with Aunt Han, but after hearing what he said, he obviously knew that he was going to cook, so he said to bring it here, then give him two dishes, Han Auntie's big deal will be done later.

Zhu Youzhu didn't look at the two dishes, but frowned slightly, his eyes fixed on Cheng Xia's gaze, and when Cheng Xia was stared at furiously, Zhu Youyou suddenly lowered his head and gave a chuckle, shook his head slightly, making Cheng Xia Xia was puzzled.

"Are you the maid who had a rash on her face last time?" Zhu Youzhao finally spoke after a long time.

Cheng Xia and Wang Hanxiao looked at each other, then nodded, "It's me, oh, Minnv."

Zhu Youtang laughed again, this time the laughter was hearty, and it was obvious that he was in a much better mood immediately.He also ordered two dishes on the table with great interest, "What is this?"

When Cheng Xia heard this antique asked himself, he quickly answered, "Returning to the lord, this is a dish created by a folk girl, tomato beef brisket and chrysanthemum eggplant."

"Oh?" Zhu Youyou raised his voice at the end, obviously interested, he took a piece of chrysanthemum-shaped eggplant with his chopsticks and put it in his mouth, smacked it carefully, his brows frowned and loosened, and he smiled instantly, "That's right, It is sweet and sour, sweet but not greasy, and has the original fragrance of eggplant, especially the carving of eggplant into the shape of chrysanthemums is the finishing touch. My Highness loves chrysanthemums the most, and I like this dish.”

puff!Cheng Xia really couldn't hold it back, and sneered directly, feeling that Emperor Jiajing's father liked chrysanthemums the most, if he knew what meaning chrysanthemums have been extended in modern times, he would definitely regret what he said today.

"What are you laughing at?" Zhu Youzhao asked with a cold face.

It’s broken, stepping on the tiger’s tail, Cheng Xia quickly restrained his smile, and smiled decently, “To tell the truth, Your Highness, the reason why women can make this dish is because they like chrysanthemums. When it’s done, I’m naturally a little happy.”

Bah, bah, bah, she's only 15 years old now, and she's still underage, she's so childish, she likes 'chrysanthemums'.

Zhu Youzhu stared suspiciously at Cheng Xia's face, seeing her half-smile, always felt that it was not as simple as she said, "Tell me how this dish is made."

Cheng Xia nodded quickly, not daring to offend the majesty of the prince, "His Royal Highness, this dish mainly requires long strips of eggplant, carrots and tomato sauce." Seeing Zhu Youzhao's puzzled eyes, Cheng Xia quickly turned away The kitchen, and then took out the remaining half of the ketchup, "My lord, this is ketchup."

"I've never heard of it," Zhu Youzhao said after looking carefully for a long time, "Continue talking."

"Returning to Your Highness, you can also see the shape of the eggplant. It is to remove the stalks and cut the skin into such a high pier shape." Cheng Xia compared the height of about four centimeters, "and then cut it on the cross section of the pier. Put a cross-shaped knife on it, sprinkle a small amount of salt to marinate it for a while, and then coat it with flour evenly. For the carrot, cut it into the shape of diced chopsticks, and then put the diced carrot and chrysanthemum-shaped eggplant into hot water Fry in a deep oil pan, remove and drain the oil and place on a plate.”

Cheng Xia pointed to the tomato sauce in front of Zhu Youzhu, "Put a small amount of oil in the pot, pour the tomato sauce and stir-fry, then add chopped green onion, ginger, sugar and other condiments, then add water to stir to dilute Just pour it on the eggplants on the plate, and finally pour a layer of hot oil on it, this is the way of chrysanthemum eggplant.”

Zhu Youtang looked at the tables on the left and right that had been emptied by the guards. The people eating next to him were far away, and they didn't have to worry about others hearing their conversation, so Cheng Xia didn't stop him from calling him His Highness, but even though he was the prince, Anyway, he was an outsider, so he asked, "Are you not afraid that I will take your prescription to Tianyou Restaurant?"

Cheng Xia waved her hands flatteringly, "If Your Highness likes to use it casually."

Wait, Tianyou Restaurant?Cheng Xia's eyes widened suddenly, and she looked at Aunt Han in disbelief. Could it be that Zhu Youzhao is the behind-the-scenes owner of Tianyou Restaurant?No way, you are a prince who is not good enough to marry a daughter-in-law, give birth to Emperor Jiajing as soon as possible, what kind of restaurant do you open, and open the restaurant into a Ming Dynasty chain.

It is said that scholars, farmers, businessmen, scholars, farmers, businessmen, businessmen are all in the last place, and you still have to step in, and they are doing so well.

Seeing Cheng Xia in a daze, Zhu Youzhu suddenly laughed. He didn't know why this girl was always nervous, and his casual words made her think about it. He never felt that his words had such profound meaning before.

Seeing His Highness's appearance, Wang Hanxiao quickly gave Cheng Xia a hand, "Your Highness asked you to talk about this dish?" Wang Hanxiao pointed to the tomato beef brisket.

Cheng Xia quickly came back to his senses, and immediately said, "His Royal Highness, this dish is to wash the beef brisket and put it in a pot of clear water, add scallions, ginger slices, and a little cooking wine to cook until cooked. After boiling the pot, simmer for a while After simmering, you can remove the beef brisket from the soup and separate it. Then, add oil to the pot, add shallots and sauté until fragrant, continue to add tomato cubes, tomato sauce and a small amount of sugar, stir fry together, etc. After the sauce is fried, pour the beef brisket into it and continue to stir-fry, and finally pour in the beef broth that has just stewed the beef brisket, simmer for a quarter of an hour, and finally add salt, coriander and other seasonings. "

Zhu Youzhu nodded after hearing Cheng Xia's words, took a piece of chopsticks to taste, and couldn't stop praising, "The beef is crispy, with a moderate sweetness and sourness, very refreshing, not bad."

Cheng Xia was very happy when he heard the ancient prince's praise, "In fact, besides tomato sauce, sauerkraut can also be used to make beef brisket. The taste is sour and fragrant, and it is equally delicious."

Zhu Youzhu stared at Cheng Xia for a long time, and finally said with a light smile, "You are very good at cooking."

"Your Highness has praised it, but it's just a study by a girl who has nothing to do in her spare time." Cheng Xia said modestly.

"Do two more." Zhu Youzhao said lightly.

Uh?Cheng Xia opened her mouth wide open, did she really regard her as a free/free cook?

Seeing that she was in a daze again, Zhu Youtang smiled even more, "Go as soon as I let you go."

"Oh," Cheng Xia nodded hastily. In this era, important ministers and ministers must not die late. Although he is only a prince, she can only obey orders.

When Cheng Xia turned around, she heard Zhu Youzhu and Aunt Han talking, her voice was cold and thin, completely gone from the gentleness just now, accompanied by the sound of her fingers tapping on the table, everyone who heard it trembled, "I heard that your father came here when I came. After leaving Chong'an County?"

If he had doubts, his tone was affirmative. Cheng Xia entered the kitchen without hearing Aunt Han's reply, but while cooking, she thought to herself, he just said that to blame Aunt Han and shopkeeper Shang for revealing the news to Wang Yue have you left?

Who cares, Cheng Xia shook her head, concentrating on cooking shrimp in tomato sauce and sweet and sour pork, but when she brought out the two dishes, there was no trace of that antique.

Cheng Xia immediately relaxed, and it was best to go. She took three or two steps to sit where Zhu Youtang had just sat, and brought two pairs of new chopsticks to Aunt Han, "Aunt Han, you didn't eat anything just now, try it now. Try these two dishes made with tomato sauce, and see how delicious they are."

Wang Hanxiao nodded eagerly, and quickly added a piece of sweet and sour pork into his mouth. Before he could swallow it completely, he gave Cheng Xia a thumbs up, "It's really delicious."

Seeing that Aunt Han wasn't upset by what Zhu Youzhao said just now, Cheng Xia felt relieved, and she took a piece to eat too. It was midday, not to mention lunch, she didn't even have breakfast.

Wang Hanxiao didn't care about talking to Cheng Xia at all, she ordered the staff to bring over two portions of the simplest rice, and then began to feast on it.

After Cheng Xia was full, she stared dumbfounded at Aunt Han eating up all the dishes, and finally sighed in satisfaction, "Sweet and sour, it really whets my appetite. I haven't been able to eat for the past few days. It's rare to eat it this time." So much."

Cheng Xia smiled, "As long as Aunt Han likes it."

Wang Hanxiao suddenly leaned in front of Cheng Xia, looked around, and then said, "Xiao Wu came back the other day and told me that there is something delicious next to the deserted house in the east of the city. What did you learn to call it, so it was called Tomato?"

Cheng Xia nodded, "That's right, Xiao Wu must have said it. I heard it from the old man in the village, and it was the first time I saw it. Last time I went home and tried it, and it happened that the tomato sauce was delicious and good for cooking. I want to bring them to Aunt Han, so that we can have one more dish in the Herbal Food Shop."

Wang Hanxiao stared fixedly at Cheng Xia, without blinking or blinking, making Cheng Xia feel uneasy, "Xiao Xia, to be honest, just based on my contact with you during this period, based on Your ability, if you have enough money to open a restaurant by yourself, it must be no worse than Tianyou Restaurant."

Cheng Xia waved his hand modestly, "Aunt Han was joking, I also heard about this tomato from an old man in the village, and I wouldn't know about it without the old man's teaching. I will write down all the dishes that can be made with tomatoes for Aunt Han later, Aunt Han just let the chef learn how to cook for guests." Aunt Han and Shopkeeper Shang have helped her a lot, and she has never known how to thank her, but as for the tomato, let it be her own thank you gift.

Wang Hanxiao looked at Cheng Xia with satisfaction, but still shook his head firmly, "I can't let you donate the prescription for free, I want to give you a big gift back."

(End of this chapter)