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When Xi Tao brought hot water over for Wang Rong and her to wash up, she said, ”This kind of cloudy day is the most suitable for eating pots.”
”This servant will go to the Shang Guan Si and ask what kind of pot does Miss want to eat?” Xi Tao asked.
In the big stick bone pot, place a few pieces of medlar in a few red dates, then slice the fresh beef and lamb meat into extremely thin slices for side dishes, then beat the fish into pills, bean skins, fresh side dishes and mushrooms, choose three each. Wang Rong He said.
”Got it.” Xi Tao said.
Because she had given detailed instructions, Xi Tao personally went to the Shang Gui and asked, ”Does Miss want to eat something else today?”
”Miss is looking at the sky and wants to eat some hot pot.” Xi Tao said, ”It's just a bone pot, put in some red dates and medlar, the beef and mutton that the young lady wants will be sliced thin, the fish will be hammered into balls, the bean skin will be used as skin, and the rest will be taken care of. Just look at the fresh noodles, a plate of thin noodles will be served, and the seasoning will be made according to the master's skill.”
”Miss usually has a heavy mouth, but eats a light pot instead.” The eunuch of the Shang Yu Division said.
”Therefore, I need to make two plates of the sauce.” Xi Tao said. Girls like spicy food. ”
”Enough, send them over at exactly the right time.” The eunuch said, ”What do you want for breakfast today?”
”But what?” Xi Tao said.
”Imperial Consort Candidate of the Chuxiu Palace will have glutinous rice cake for breakfast, yellow sugar roll and Eight Treasures Porridge, four dishes with side dishes, and a yellowish salted egg. The rest of the kitchen has also prepared jars of chicken, glutinous rice, bean soup, fish cake, lily seed soup. ” eunuch still had the tendency to blabber on and on, so Xi Tao could only laugh and interrupt him.
”The Shang Cuisine Division is an inexhaustible supply of good food. How much can a lady eat with only her stomach? ”Just prepare a serving of water crossing chicken, a jar of vinegar mixed with wooden ears for me. Do you have any sweet wine? Just make some glutinous rice balls with sweet wine. That will be enough.” Xi Tao said.
”Alright, just wait a moment. It's almost done.” The eunuch said. Xi Tao stuffed a black bag into his pocket, ”I'm tired, you take care of me.”
”Look at what you're saying, even if there's someone else's orders, we still have to get the right amount of silver from the lady.” The eunuch said.
Since Wang Rong and she was using breakfast, Yang Jingru and Liu Jing did not come often to eat with her. Neither of them were able to eat in peace, especially after knowing that they had eaten together with Wang Rong, she did not like their food at all. Every day, she would need to eat another snack to fill her stomach, and gradually, even if Wang Rong and the others called out to them, they would not be able to come.
Wang Rong was quite at ease. She had an excellent appetite and ate at the same table as other people, as if she was licking a kitten. She was always uncomfortable.
”Wang Zhixi came over with a pink silk cloth.” The sky was overcast and I was afraid. I didn't dare to stay alone in the hall, so I came to find my sister. It has been a long time since we made silk flowers, so we sisters should sit down and make silk flowers to pass the time. ”
”Why did you suddenly think of making silk flowers?” Wang Rong did not understand.
”This is a silk cloth that the Queen Mother's Esteemed Empress Dowager bestowed upon me. This piece of silk is so tender that it can be used to make peach blossoms, peonies, and Begonia'er.” I couldn't control my hands and remembered that my sister was used to making silk flowers, so I wanted to learn from her. ” Wang Zhixi fawned on her and said.
Wang Zhixi not only wanted to learn by herself, but also wanted Xi Tao to be her assistant.
”This craftsman's silk flowers are a lot more complicated. In addition, we also need to grind, dye, flake, dry, and shape them. The fun soft silk flowers we make ourselves don't need such fine details.” Wang said, ”One is to cut out the petals with the cloth, then put them together, small and complex, and another is to wrap the cloth with silver threads to form the petals, petals can be stubborn shape, can be made into large flowers.”
Wang Rong He said, ”It's normal for pearls to be used as stamens, and for gold threads to be used as stamens. If it's a bit exaggerated, it's fine to use broken gems as stamens.” The cloth is like paper and can be folded into petals. You can try to pass the time. ”
Yang Jingru drew petals on the cloth, Xi Tao cut them off using a pair of scissors. As for Wang Zhixi who suggested to make the silk flowers, she was holding onto her needle and thread for a long time without moving. The sky was dark and rumbled like thunder, causing the girls to exclaim in surprise. Finally, Wang Zhixi moved. With a white face, the look in her eyes was exceptionally resolute as she nodded to Fangruo who was standing on top of the plate.
The mouth in Fangruo's hands continued to joke nonstop, until Yang Jingru covered her mouth in amusement, ”I didn't know you were so narrow-minded in the past.”
”In the past, it was because this servant didn't show her face in front of the young lady. If I were to speak more in front of the young lady, the young lady would know this servant.” Fangruo said as she naturally picked up the teapot, ”This servant will go make some hot tea.”
Xi Tao wanted to put down the scissors when she heard this, ”I'll go with you.”
”Just one pot of hot tea and two more people to go? You're really worried about me. Could it be that I can't even brew a pot of tea?” Fangruo felt wronged.
”No.” Xi Tao said.
”Alright, you can cut the petals here. I'll be there in a bit. When I make some tea, can you cut ten petals?” Fangruo said while grinning, and took the teapot out.
When they reached the teahouse in the side hall, Fangruo said to the little eunuch who was busy working there, ”Lady Rong and I want to exchange for new tea.”
”This young lady has recently enjoyed drinking this Junshan Silver Needle.”
”Then this one.” Fangruo said. She watched as Andersen used a small stove to boil the mountain spring water. She also found a teapot and soaked in silver needles.
”Today is the day of the declaration. It is the Feelings Temple.” Fangruo observed her left and right, waiting for nobody to notice him.