Chapter 93 Four Seasons Tao Ran
Sometimes, A Yao felt that Wangyue was very talented as a charlatan, and she didn't know how she noticed it. When she brought the roasted goods to Caotang for class the next day, she just wanted to shout: That's amazing!
"Good morning." As A Yao entered the class, she saw Yingniang's figure and greeted her.
Yingniang turned her back to her, knelt down and grinded ink. In front of her was the "Biography of Women". The pen tip was covered with ink, so she began to copy word by word. When she heard A Yao's voice, she signaled her head.
What happened to Yingniang today? She was listless.
A Yao intended to make Yingniang happier, so she stepped forward to show Yingniang that she was tied to her wrist and was as big as an adult slap. Yingniang's eyes moved to the sachet: "The orchid on it is very beautifully embroidered, did you embroider it?"
"No, the pattern is not very important, it's mainly inside..."
Before A Yao could finish her words, she was interrupted: "It's almost time to start class. Please go back to your seat and don't interfere with others."
This was what the woman who was also kneeling a few steps behind Ying Niang said. She glared at her eyes, as if A Yao had done something that was angry and resentful.
Who is she from Yingniang? A Yao just glanced at her and withdrew her gaze. She only remembered her indigo printed clothes, and she secretly speculated in her heart.
"Cough cough." The Master coughed a few times, and A Yao quickly slipped back to his seat and did it well. This Master was always unreasonable when he was over, but he was definitely a strict teacher. He had a ruler in his hand and was punished if he was wrong: "We are going to start class, please leave if you are idle."
Understand that the person the Master is talking about is himself, the woman stepped forward and explained with a sarcastic smile: "I am Ying Niang's wet nurse."
"No matter if you are the Emperor's house, I will listen to my class. Please leave now and don't disturb us in class."
The Master is mighty, and A Yao shouts silently.
The woman's face suddenly turned from green to pig's liver. She glanced at Ying Niang beside her and saw that she had no intention of rescuing her, so she was unwilling to retreat and lay on the window frame and looked inside.
As long as people go out, the Master no longer cares and starts to speak: "Today we are talking about the biographies of women..."
For a long time in class, A Yao looked around. The woman was not outside the window. The Master walked behind with his hands behind his back. This was a good opportunity! A Yao took the opportunity to grab a handful of roasted goods from the sachet and put it on Yingniang's palm.
Ying Niang lowered her head, and the melon seeds on her palm were like phoenix eyes. She vaguely smelled the fragrance of roses. The melon seeds still had a warmth. After pinching them with two fingers, a gap broke out in the shell, revealing the thick melon seed kernels inside.
"This is the rose melon seeds I made yesterday. Keep it in hand. I'll treat you to something special after class later."
A Yao quickly urged him. When the Master turned around and saw only two villains sitting very well, he glanced at him and continued to give lectures.
The class time passed very quickly. After the Master finished speaking, he said, "That's all today. Let's take a break first. Let's eat smoked bean tea. Jiang Yao contributed some pistachios."
"Teacher, how did you know that I brought pistachios?" A Yao subconsciously covered her sachet.
"I not only know that you brought pistachios, but also that you brought smoked green beans and rose melon seeds. It just so happened that I haven't drunk smoked bean tea for a long time. I'll ask the servant to prepare it, so let's cook smoked bean tea." The master was very happy and got up and went out to ask someone to prepare a copper teapot and firewood and ingredients.
A Yao opened her mouth and didn't say a word. She kept her hand stretching out and watched the Master's servant come in with the ingredients in her arms, and heard the clear and cool spring water pouring into the hanging copper teapot.
"Where is your smoked green beans? Last year, your master collected a batch of 'Frost Green' for smoked beans. Then I asked your master to book it. I have been waiting for the stars and the moon until now." The Master's tone was heartbreaking, and the expectation on his face was lingering. He wiped away tears of nothingness. He took advantage of the bubbles as big as shrimp eyes on the bottom of the copper pot and grabbed a handful of smoked green beans and threw them into the pot to cook.
"Frost Green" is the ripe edamame when the rice is about to mature. It is fresh and tender and full, with large green particles. It is best to use smoked green beans, but it is also fine to use fragrant beans.
Peel out the beans, float off the bean coat and cook it. After that, remove the salt flowers and spread them on the bamboo sieve to bake them over charcoal fire. Keep stirring the beans until the green beans are dry and wrinkled, and the smoked green beans are done.
It is also suitable for making tea, wine and snacks, or to satisfy your cravings in your spare time.
"The firewood for boiling green beans is also given special attention. The branches cut from the mulberry trees in the early spring." While speaking, the Master added a small handful of osmanthus flowers, and the osmanthus green bean tea was ready.
Rose melon seeds, pistachios, and cream walnuts were served in a box of plum blossoms. A Yao tasted a small bite of osmanthus green bean tea and was attracted by the Master's story. Somehow, there were many people sitting around him, one of which was Pei Shuo.
Sitting around the fire, listening to the story told by the Master, his eyes were focused on him under the tea smoke. The Master rose up, and he danced without hesitation.
Outside the door, Madam Yan and Yu Weishan stood there, and after only a moment of standing, she turned around. The wet nurse followed them with sweat and left afterwards. She never saw her appear again. A Yao gradually forgot that she had ever had this. Without the biographies of the female and the wet nurse, Madam Ying quickly returned to her innocent and cute appearance.
It seems to be no different from before, but A Yao found that Yingniang had a little subtle attitude towards the Pei brothers.
Sometimes when she saw Pei Xingzhi or walked towards her from afar, Yingniang nodded slightly and passed by her side, even her smile was stingy, completely adhering to the gentleman's friendship as light as water. When Pei Shuo came to play with her, Yingniang's attitude of scolding her when she met and scolded her. Although she was not very enthusiastic, she would joke with her or go to the river to fly kites together.
The colorful silk butterfly kite is driven by the wind, and it is about to fly and soar under the blue sky and white clouds. A Yao is more swinging on the swing to watch them grab the spool and lift the kite to run against the wind. In the beginning of summer, she picks lotus leaves with the girls. The sun is shining brightly and wears a lotus leaf hat to escape the heat. In June, the face of the boy is pouring rain again. This "hat" comes in handy! In the autumn of this year, autumn tigers are raging, eating watermelons, the sun sets, and the west mountain welcomes a bright moon. The lanterns in the courtyard illuminate the faces of the master and apprentice. Before they know it, heavy snow is flying. People in Nanxun County say that auspicious snow signifies a good harvest and the harvest will definitely be good in the coming year.
New Year's Eve and New Year's Day are sunny, and this year will definitely be a good start.
This is the happiest time in Ayao's memory. She is like a relative's master and senior sister, a humorous and greedy master, and a playmate like Yingniang Pei Shuo. She eats well and wears warmly and rests with peace of mind. She is really satisfied.
Pei Xingzhi's name as a child prodigy gradually spread. People in Nanxun County mentioned that the two brothers of the Pei family praised each other. The younger brother was very talented, the older brother was extremely courageous and brave. His son Xiaofu would become grand in the future!
[The first volume of the boy does not recognize the taste of sorrow] (To be continued.) 201
Chapter completed!