Rebirth of the Ming Dynasty: Sixth Generation of Glory, I don't want it

A while ago, Zhu Zhanji took everyone in the main hall and not only went to Baotangfang, but also visited Qiulinfang.

Of course, Baotangfang sells candy.

After Mr. Gan of King Zhou invented white sugar, it was brought to the Shangshi Bureau, where people who knew how to cook invented rock sugar based on the white sugar.

The recipes for white sugar and rock sugar were completely controlled by the royal family, which was unique in the Ming Dynasty.

It is also the main product sold by Baotangfang.

In addition, Baotangfang also sells various candies, candied fruits and preserved fruits made with secret recipes from the royal court.

There aren't many varieties of candies, only six.

Yiwosi, made with pure white sugar.

Candy wrapping, made with white sugar, orange peel and mint.

Polygonum flower candy is made with glutinous rice, sesame seeds, white sugar and maltose.

Lactose is made with white sugar and cow's or goat's milk using the palace's unique pastry and cheese making process.

The most expensive abalone candy with bones is made with rock sugar and cheese.

The best-selling Langya Crisp Candy is made from white sesame seeds, white sugar, flour and maltose.

There are so many types of candied fruits and preserved fruits. All the fruits produced in the Ming Dynasty can be used to make them. As long as the royal family wants to make them, the local governments will definitely offer them as tribute without stopping.

So the shelves of candied fruits and dried fruits are so full of variety that the shelves of candies seem quite lonely.

The chef from Baotangfang even gave a live performance for Princess Baoqing, showing how Yiwosi, a sugar-making technique that uses the highest level of technology currently available, is made.

In Baotangfang, after everyone was filled with sweet smell, a group of people went to Qiulinfang.

The craftsman from Qiulin also demonstrated to the group of people how to blow out a glass ball.

The little boys had their fill of sweets and looked at a bunch of beautiful QIN products. They didn’t feel anything special, but just gained a little bit of knowledge.

Princess Baoqing, the oldest and sweets-loving little girl in the family, was greatly inspired.

After returning to the palace, he asked for a bunch of white sugar and started to mess around with Tang Sai'er.

"I saw the craftsmen of Qinlin blowing glass balls with glass brine, which is the same as the brine that Master Tang uses to make candies. They are both hot balls. Before they cool down, you can make them into any shape you want, and you can also draw them into threads. You can also reheat them after they cool down. I felt that candies can also be blown. It really can!"

"We didn't have enough strength to blow it up big, so what we made at the beginning was a candy ball with a hollow center. It wasn't translucent and had a sandy texture."

"After the masters came to teach me, both solid and hollow beads looked like jade beads."

"Then Sai'er said it would look better if a flower was placed in the hollow space."

"Yes, Princess, I thought of it. We can also blow flowers. Pretty sugar flowers."

"When the craftsman from Qiulin came to teach us how to blow the flute, Zhanji also came and saw the burnt sugar sauce we had cooked before. Zhanji said it tasted very fragrant and the color was beautiful, so we added a little caramel sauce. The originally transparent color became the light amber color it is now, and the taste is even better."

"However, the sugar sauce still needs to be prepared by the chef at Baotangfang. The sauce we make is always a little off the heat, and the sauce is not translucent enough and has bubbles. Sometimes it doesn't form."

"Lin San said that we can make it into many shapes, star-shaped, square-shaped, and we can also add colors, red, blue, and flavors, such as osmanthus flavor and orange flavor."

"Prince Ning said that you can make it by pinching it instead of blowing it, just like making steamed buns. Roll out several pieces of sugar skins of different colors, stack them up layer by layer, and then roll them into a long strip. Cut them into small pieces, and the cut surface will look colorful."

"The second sister of the Baoning Marquis family said that she has a set of Qilin flower molds that she can lend to us for cutting candies."

"We'll be able to fill up the candy aisle sooner or later!!! As many as that candied fruit aisle!!!"

The two little girls chatted with each other, happily showing off to Zhang Xin.

Zhang Xin couldn't stop smiling.

Zhu Gaochi even gave the Qiulin sugar ball a nice name on the spot at Princess Baoqing's request - Baozhu Sugar.

It is taken from Princess Baoqing's surname, Zhu, plus Tang Sai'er's surname.

"Work hard. From now on, our Baotangfang's new products will depend on our aunt! Ah, it seems that our Baotangfang is really destined to be with Baoqing. They are all treasures!"

"Hehehe, can I make a candy for Xin'er too? A big candy flower?"

"Yes, of course. Xin'er is waiting for the masterpiece from my aunt!"

The two highly praised little girls left with a group of people, and Zhang Xin and Zhu Gaochi smiled at each other.

I was originally worried about Princess Baoqing's temperament.

Now it seems there is nothing to worry about.

Whatever the little guys in the palace do is naturally under Zhang Xin's control.

Princess Baoqing and Tang Sai'er had tried to get these candies countless times but failed.

It was burnt, burnt, couldn't be shaped, blown to pieces, blown crooked, and was scalded by the freshly cooked sugar sauce.

Two little kids, but they were indomitable.

Tang Sai'er is much younger than Baoqing, but to be honest, Tang Sai'er is the one who is in control of the whole thing.

When encountering a problem that I cannot solve myself, I will seek external help.

Whether it was Concubine Xie or the glass craftsman and sugar master who were invited to teach them the craft, it was Tang Sai'er who suggested it.

Baoqing was originally a man of few words, and he always looked timid when looking at people.

Now that he is accompanied and guided by Tang Sai'er, he talks more and dares to make requests.

The most rare thing is that Tang Sai'er is neither humble nor arrogant, which is a first-class quality in the palace.

None of the people assigned to serve her dared to treat her lightly just because she was a commoner girl.

She could command the palace maids, aunts, and even the maids in the palace.

When Zhang Xin married into the palace, she became the Crown Prince's Consort, but she was not as calm and composed as others.

Lin San, who entered the palace with Tang Sai'er, had to be calmed down by Zhu Zhanji. The talents in the palace did not look down on Lin San.

"Tang family, check it out later."

Zhang Xin felt that it must be because her family taught her well.

"Daughter-in-law?"

Zhu Gaochi immediately understood what Zhang Xin meant.

"Well, let's think about it first,"

Zhang Xin felt that although Zhu Zhanji paid more attention to Tang Sai'er and wanted to keep her when he first saw her, it seemed more like they were playmates. It was a bit early to say this now, but it was better to prepare in advance.

And Tang Sai'er had followed Xu before.

It’s different from the previous life when Empress Sun followed her.

She didn't trust herself and only believed in Xu.

Another thing is, it just so happened that Tang Sai'er is from Lu, a real Shandong person.

In the previous life, Empress Zisun was already a foregone conclusion, but in the end, Empress Hu showed up. This was because before Zhu Zhanji was chosen as the Crown Prince's Consort, his father-in-law had someone observe the stars and learned that the Empress' star was in Lu.

When her father-in-law and mother-in-law come back this time, Zhang Xin plans to bring up this matter first.

Let's observe the stars first, and then see if Tang Sai'er can do it. My mother-in-law can also focus on training her.

This royal daughter-in-law is really not comparable to a commoner girl. Someone like her can easily be led astray by others if she is not careful.

"The little guy grows up very fast! It's time to look for one. We can raise one ourselves. It's more reliable than selecting one."

Zhu Gaochi nodded in agreement.

Tang's father was a thousand households. According to the old rules, his daughter could not enter the royal family at this level.

Now that the Xu family has changed the rules, this is well within the scope.

Zhu Di insisted that he continue studying, and he spent at least half of his time every day hanging out with these little guys.

He is quite optimistic about Tang Sai'er.

Smart, clever, and not afraid of anyone. But he is not lawless either, and he gets along well with Zhu Xiaopang.

To be critical of Zhu Xiaopang, this little brat hates stupidity and nagging, but Tang Sai'er has neither of these two qualities.