Rebirth: The Fourth Lady Wants to Lie Down

Two months later, the weather became hotter.

The Queen Mother in the palace is getting old and can no longer stand such bad weather.

In order to take care of the aging empress dowager, Kangxi chose to go to Changchun Garden to escape the heat in the hot summer. Changchun Garden is located in the western suburbs of Beijing. It has beautiful scenery and cool climate and is one of the summer palaces.

At this time, in the Fourth Prince’s mansion.

Main Courtyard. "My Lord is saying that the Emperor is going to Changchun Garden to escape the summer heat! That's great, this summer is so hot." Yi Ya happily said to Yinzhen when she heard that Kangxi was going to Changchun Garden to escape the summer heat.

"Yes, you look so happy. The Queen Mother is old, and now that the weather is getting hotter, her appetite is getting worse, so the Emperor plans to go to Changchun Garden to escape the summer heat this year." Yinzhen explained to Yiya.

"Master, have you thought about who you want to take with you?" Yi Ya thought that it would be impossible for everyone to go to Changchun Garden, so she asked.

"Right now, Song is pregnant in the backyard, so it's not suitable for her to travel far. Li has a daughter to take care of, and she also has to deal with some affairs in the mansion. I think we should not bring any of them! Just you and me will be enough."

"Well, I'll have someone prepare everything."

"Go ahead! You may not be back until the Golden Award Festival, so you can prepare more."

After hearing what Yinzhen said, Yi Ya hurriedly took people down to prepare the things needed for Changchun Garden, and also arranged the affairs in the mansion. Yinzhen's front yard has always been managed by Yinzhen's wet nurse, so she doesn't have to worry about it. But after she and Yinzhen left, only Li would be in charge of the backyard. Song Gege was still pregnant, so she was not very reassured. So she planned to let Su Mama, Bai Zhu, Fu Liu and Yuan Bao follow her. Let Wang Mama and Bai Zhi stay at home and take good care of the yard.

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When summer came, everyone set out for Changchun Garden.

Yi Ya and Nanny Su walked through the gate of the garden together, and before them was a scene of lush greenery. The sun shone through the treetops, casting mottled shadows, and the breeze blew, bringing with it bursts of fresh floral scents. They followed the winding path and came to a quiet courtyard.

The environment here is quiet and elegant, with rockeries and gurgling water, as if you are in a landscape painting. Yi Ya asked Su Ma to put the items she brought one by one, and she carefully checked every corner to make sure everything was in order.

After finishing the tidying up, Yi Ya sat on the stone bench in the courtyard, admiring the tranquil beauty. Aunt Su waited quietly by the side, offering Yi Ya tea and snacks from time to time. The two of them enjoyed a rare leisure time in this quiet garden.

As time passed, the afterglow of the setting sun sprinkled into the courtyard, covering the entire garden with a golden coat.

"Madam, when I came to Changchun Garden this time, I also brought the box that Madam Ulanara sent me last time. I heard that it was left for you by Young Master Fucun when he left. Would you like to take a look at it now that you have time?" Seeing that Yi Ya had nothing to do, Nanny Su thought of this.

"Oh! A box, given by my third brother? Mammy, bring it here for me to see." Yi Ya was a little curious. Every time, her third brother would bring her some interesting things.

Hearing Yi Ya's words, Nanny Su quickly handed the box in her hand to Yi Ya.

Then, Yi Ya took the box and opened it. Inside was a stack of yellowed papers, each page of which was densely covered with complex text and illustrations.

Her eyes fell on a beautifully drawn dish, the food in the picture was colorful and the flavors were tempting at first glance. She gently stroked the paper, as if she could see through the dust of history and feel the passion and craftsmanship of those who once made these dishes.

Nanny Su stood by and looked over curiously. Although she was old, her eyes were still sharp. She seemed to have a special feeling for this old recipe. She whispered to Yi Ya, "Miss, these recipes are all treasures. We must preserve them well."

Nanny Su was well versed in medicine and good at making medicinal food. When she looked at these recipes, she found that some of the ingredients and seasonings were things she had never tried before, such as some precious spices and medicinal herbs. She couldn't help but marvel at the Third Young Master's erudition and talent, and how he could skillfully combine these ingredients to create mouth-watering delicacies.

"Mammy is right. This is a treasure. I just wonder what it will taste like when cooked even though it looks so beautiful." Yi Ya said curiously.

Aunt Su looked at Yi Ya's excited and curious expression, studied the recipes carefully, and then told Yi Ya: "These recipes look difficult, but they are actually not. As long as you follow the steps step by step, you will be able to make delicious dishes."

After listening to Nanny Su's words, Yi Ya became more confident. She decided to let Nanny Su try to make these delicacies. If the taste is good, she can make them often in the future.

"Mammy, why don't we make some tonight and try it."

"Okay, I'll go down and prepare it right away, and make sure Lady Fujin can have it tonight." So, Nanny Su started to get busy, preparing the ingredients and seasonings according to the steps on the recipe.

After a period of waiting, the food finally arrived. When the first dish was served, Yi Ya and Su Ma were attracted by its aroma. After tasting it, they showed satisfied smiles on their faces. The taste of this dish is extremely delicious, with a delicate and smooth taste, which is simply a delicacy on earth.

"Madam, this snack is really delicious. You, Baizhi and Fuliu should also try it." Yi Ya said to Madam Su after taking a bite.

"Yes." Then the three of them each took a piece of dessert and tasted it.

"Delicious, delicious. This cake from Mrs. Fujin is so delicious. This pearl milk tea is also delicious." The two little girls said happily.

"Fujin, the Third Young Master's recipe is really good. The ingredients are all simple and ordinary, but I didn't expect that such delicious food can be made. Even though I have lived for so many years, I have never eaten anything more delicious than this." Nanny Su also said on the side.

"I think it's good too. Madam Su, make some more later and let me have a taste when I come back."

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After a while, Yinzhen came back. As soon as he entered the room, he saw many foods on the table that he had never seen before, and he couldn't help but feel curious.

"What is this? Did you make something delicious again today?" Yinzhen asked Yi Ya.

"Today, when I was tidying up the house with Madam Su, I thought of the box that Third Brother had sent me last time. I opened it and found a stack of food recipes inside, so I picked a few to make and try. Unexpectedly, the taste was very good, so I thought of letting Master try it too."

Yinzhen became more and more curious about Yiya's third brother. In addition to making Rubik's cubes and glass, this person also studied food. He was puzzled and asked, "Your third brother? How can he make such strange food?"

Yi Ya smiled and replied, "My third brother is a weirdo. He never liked to read serious books since he was a child. He only liked to read some weird books. I don't know where he got them from. I'm afraid these bubble milk tea, egg tarts and cake recipes are what he saw in that book. We tried to make them and they tasted really good."

Yinzhen's eyes flashed with excitement after hearing this: "Oh? Then I have to try these new foods. What is bubble milk tea? What do egg tarts and cakes taste like?"

Yiya explained to Yinzhen one by one: "Pearl milk tea is made from tea leaves, with milk and sugar added, and then special tapioca balls are added. When you drink it, you will have the fragrance of tea, the mellowness of milk, and the chewy texture of pearls. Egg tarts are made with fillings made of eggs, sugar, and milk, which are placed in puff pastry and baked. Cakes are pastries made of flour, eggs, sugar and other ingredients, and have a soft and delicate taste."

Yinzhen found it more interesting: "Haha, these foods sound amazing. Come on, bring me a cup of bubble milk tea, two egg tarts and a cake!"

Yiya brought the food to Yinzhen. Yinzhen couldn't wait to taste it. As Yiya said, these foods were unique and tasted wonderful. He couldn't help but sigh: "These novel foods are really delicious! Fucun's recipe is really extraordinary!"

After a while, he finished eating what was in front of him.