frightfiction Chapter 132 Barbecue
Chapter 132 Barbecue
Manager Shi was a little nervous at first, but seeing that Fang Zheng, Old Wang, and Yu Ze all looked natural, he thought that they were already used to their masters' casualness, so he gradually relaxed.
Huang Mulin demonstrated how to skewer meat, mushrooms, etc., and reminded them to dry them slightly before brushing them with vegetable oil. This was especially true for meat, which had already been marinated with oil, spices, etc. Do not add too much oil at once, as it would create smoke.
Honestly speaking, only wealthy families would be reluctant to eat such an oil-consuming way of eating. The amount of vegetable oil they use in this meal is equivalent to the amount of oil used by ordinary people in a year.
Huang Mulin sometimes forgets that this is an ancient time when resources were very precious. Plus, now that he has made money and his life is not tight, he doesn't feel anything.
He Hui Niang and Huang Bo felt a little bit painful, but seeing their daughter happy and Yang Lijun participating in the fun with great interest, they secretly told themselves not to take it too seriously.
Over the past year, the brothers have gradually accepted Huang Mulin's nature of enjoying life. Basically, they do whatever she says without thinking too much.
As for the others, not to mention Yang Lijun and the others, Fang Zheng was also a servant sold by a wealthy family. His food, clothing and other expenses were never at the level of ordinary people, so, apart from his curiosity about the new food, his feelings were not too strong.
It is so refreshing to roast by the fire and eat delicious barbecue in the cold winter.
Yu Ze really couldn't help it, so he ran to the kitchen and got two jars of wine and a few cups. Several men were eating barbecue and drinking together, which was really beautiful.
"Miss, do it more often in the future."
Yu Ze said: "I like it."
In a rare move, Old Wang agreed: "We can do more."
Normally he would just nod his head to show his agreement, or one could guess based on his expression and emotions, but this time he actually spoke directly.
"it is good."
Huang Mulin took a bite of beef, his mouth full of oil: "Barbecue can be done at any time, but it's hot in the summer, it's easier to get angry, so I need to drink some heat-reducing tea."
Well, I kind of want to open a barbecue restaurant and sell herbal tea.
She has now learned some knowledge about traditional Chinese medicine, so it should be no problem for her to find some common antipyretic herbs to boil.
Butler Shi was envious. Both the madam and the eldest daughter were very easy to get along with, and they actually accepted their subordinates' requests in a friendly manner.
Fang Zheng was used to this kind of interaction, and didn't feel anything unusual. He just kept stuffing barbecue into his mouth, it was so delicious.
Everyone was full after eating the barbecue. After cleaning up the mess, the group of people either sat in the yard to rest or walked around.
After a while, Huang Mulin took the lead in practicing Tai Chi.
Fang Zheng and Steward Shi saw it for the first time and thought it was interesting, so they started practicing it too.
Others also started exercising.
After finishing the eight moves, we were sweating a lot and our stomachs felt a little empty, so we went back to the room to take a shower and rest.
The next morning, after breakfast, the group set out to the cattle and horse market to look for calves.
Huang Mulin felt the beauty and prosperity of the ancient Jiangnan water town on the street.
The buildings here are in a patchwork arrangement with green walls and black tiles, some of which are covered with moss, and some with flower seeds crawling all over the yard. The small bridges and flowing water reflect the passing people, and the small boats, which seem to be still and moving, form a beautiful picture with the surrounding waterside pavilions, flower buildings, and willows swaying in the wind.
It gives people a sense of emotional sustenance and spiritual home.
“The city is beautiful.”
Huang Mulin sighed.
"Yes."
Not only He Hui Niang, but Huang Bo and his sons were also dazzled by the beautiful scenery.
"It's worth it to go on a long journey and suffer a little bit every once in a while."
"hehe."
Yang Lijun laughed, because she knew that her little girl didn't like sitting in the carriage for a long time.
"That's the truth."
He Hui Niang took over the conversation.
They were not in a hurry to go to the cattle and horse market. They strolled slowly along the way. It was a rare opportunity to come here, so they couldn't just deal with cattle and horses and then go back.
That's so boring.
The capital city is large and prosperous, incomparable to towns and counties. The shops on both sides of the road look very charming, and even the pawnshops are decorated in a relatively elegant style.
There is everything you need for food, clothing, housing and transportation.
There are quite a few people coming and going on the street, probably because this street is mostly populated by wealthy people in well-dressed clothes. The shop assistants don't shout loudly, but just stand outside the door to greet customers and speak softly, as if they are afraid of scaring the customers.
Old Wang led them around a few corners and soon they saw a completely different scene.
This street is very wide, and the shops on both sides serve mostly traveling merchants. The shop assistants shout hard to solicit business, and the ears are filled with noisy voices.
It is a familiar breath of life.
He Hui Niang was obviously more relaxed after turning into this street.
"Don't worry too much about it." Yang Lijun said to her, "It's just a thing outside of your body."
He Hui Niang pondered over her words, and gradually the expression on her face softened.
Huang Bo and his sons looked indifferent and open-minded. They had been interacting with many people these days and had accumulated a lot of confidence and experience. They would not have any special thoughts about this matter.
Although He Hui Niang lived in the town, she was a very traditional woman of ancient times. She seldom went out and was always doing things within her ability in the backyard, or embroidering. She had few contacts with people, so she was a little restrained on the streets in that environment.
In fact, with He Huiniang's appearance and temperament, this is not necessary.
She has been smart since she was young, and maybe she is deep-minded and has a lot of thoughts in her mind. Sometimes she would get confused when thinking about something and couldn't get out of it. In plain words, she is: stubborn.
Recently, she always felt that her husband, son, and daughter were getting better and better, but she herself had been standing still. The more she thought about it, the more frustrated she felt, and this was what affected her.
Before they set off, Huang Bo, with Huang Mulin's advice, took He Hui Niang to the town's clothing shop and bought several sets of the latest styles and the best materials of clothes, and also bought several sets of jewelry to match.
Today she was wearing a light blue dress and a pair of royal blue earrings. The maid in the mansion made a flying bun for her, and inserted a silver hairpin inlaid with red beads and a hairpin carved with flowers. Coupled with her gentle temperament, her increasingly fair and tender skin covered up the subtle fine lines, she was definitely a noble lady from the Jiangnan water town.
No one refuted the claim that she was from a wealthy family.
Huang Bo knew that his wife had got him into trouble again, so he walked over and held her hand.
This action made He Hui Niang blush slightly, but she did not shake him off.
"You, you're daydreaming again."
Huang Bo seemed helpless, but his tone was full of doting: "With your appearance, if I stand next to you, people will say I am marrying above my station. It's really distressing."
"That's all nonsense."
He Hui Niang glared at him.
"If you don't believe me, why don't you ask?"