Chronicles of Ancient Life

A plate of braised pork, a plate of stuffed tofu, cold sprouts and black fungus, plus seaweed egg drop soup.In addition, there is milk and egg custard specially prepared for the three children, and a table of good home-cooked dishes is ready.

"Wow, that's great. Brother, is it ready to eat?" Qin Jiaran, who had been waiting at the table early, stared at the braised pork on the plate, his eyes sparkling with an expression of being unable to hold back.

Yingyu sat around a small round table with three children. The three children ran around all morning, and they were starving.At this moment, they all looked at Qin Jiaze with shining eyes, Qin Jiaze put the last egg custard on the table, and then sat down next to his younger brother.He smiled and said, "Okay, it's ready to eat. Don't worry, let the guests move their chopsticks first." Qin Jiaze reached out his hand to signal Ying Yu, "Come on, have a taste and see how it tastes?"

Ying Yu did not shirk, and chose the braised pork that the children had been discussing.Ying Yu didn't expect this piece of fatty meat to taste so delicious.Even the cooks of the palace have never cooked this dish, it tastes so good, it is really rare.

Qin Jiaze served soup for the little ones one by one, each with a small bowl of milk and egg custard.Seeing that Yingyu took the second piece, he knew that this dish was still to his liking.

Ying Yu ate two pieces, and said just now, "I didn't expect your cooking skills to be so good. The chefs in the palace and the capital have never cooked these two dishes. Did you figure it out by yourself?"

Qin Jiaze smiled and said, "If you think it's delicious, eat more, but I didn't come up with these two dishes, I learned them from others. If you like them, I'll write down the recipes and you can go back home Let the chefs of the palace learn it, their skills must be better than mine."

"Brother, it's really delicious. I like this tofu. Let the chefs in the palace learn how to cook it, okay?" Yingjie tried the braised pork actively recommended by his younger brother Jiaran, and it was average.But I fell in love with Yong Tau Foo, which looked ordinary in appearance, so I said I want to eat it often in the future.

Ying Yu didn't want to agree at first, after all, the recipes are also the secret recipes of various families at this time, and they won't give it to anyone easily.Hearing that his younger brother liked it so much, he hesitated and agreed.

Seeing this, Qin Jiaze sighed, the recipes should still be very valuable at this time.The knowledge of chefs at this time is far behind the modern level. After all, the social production level is backward and communication is inconvenient.

Maybe I can come up with a few more recipes and exchange some silver for the principal. It's time to plan to make money.The money of the Bofu is not my own money, it is more comfortable to make money and spend it myself.

The host and guest had a great time eating a meal, and the three children also ate very happily, which made Qin Jiaze who was in charge very satisfied.After all, people who cook are happiest when their meals are liked by others.

But what Qin Jiaze didn't expect was that Ying Yu's favorite was the sweet milk egg custard that the two of them didn't touch until the end.Qin Jiaze felt in his heart that Ying Yu, who had a cold and indifferent face, liked desserts, and for no reason made people think that this person had such a cute idea.

At noon in summer, the sun was shining brightly outside.Qin Jiaze and Yingyu naturally would not choose to return to the city at this time.After lunch, five people sat together in the small hall, put two plates of fruit, and sat down to digest food.

Qin Jiaze and Ying Yuxian had just chatted for a few words when they realized that the three children had already started to doze off.Qin Jiaze picked up his younger brother Jiaran who was already asleep, and greeted Jiaxin who was still awake.Taking Ying Yu who was holding his younger brother, they put the children to sleep in the room and ordered the servants to watch over them.

Qin Jiaze waited for the three little ones to fall asleep before turning around and asking, "Yingyu, do you want to rest for a while?"

Ying Yu lowered his head and thought for a while, maybe it's not appropriate to rest here.Then he shook his head and said, "No, if you're sleepy, go to sleep for a while. I'll just sit in the small hall."

Qin Jiaze naturally couldn't leave the guests here and go to sleep by himself.He suggested, "Let's go to the study and have a sit down. We've known each other for so many years, and we haven't had a good chat face to face. This is a rare opportunity. Let's sit down and chat."

Yingyu laughed lightly after hearing this, "It's true. When I first met you, you were younger than Yingjie's grade. It's been more than ten years. I didn't even thank you in person for the kidnapping. over you."

"It's been so long, why mention it? At that time, I was just saving myself. If it weren't for what happened back then, I'm afraid you and I wouldn't have the chance to be friends. Let's go, let's go to the study." Qin Jiaze thought of what happened back then. It is also the fate of two people.Although this fate is too dangerous!

Qin Jiaze was reminded by Uncle Liu at noon, only to realize that at their age, it is indeed easy to misunderstand.When the two entered the study, Qin Jiaze didn't dare to close the door, and even asked Ying Yu's attendants to guard the door.

Qin Jiaze also said generously to Yingyu, "Thanks to someone reminding me today, I realized that you and I have reached the age to get married. It's not as comfortable as when we were young. If we want to sit alone, we need someone to be a witness." After speaking, I couldn't help laughing.

Ying Yu was a little surprised by Qin Jiaze's straightforwardness and straightforwardness, but it made him feel more comfortable to get along with him if he said it clearly. "Yeah, before I know it, you and I have reached this age."

Qin Jiaze moved a chair and sat down with Ying Yu across the desk. "Haha, you sound like you're old. Let's not mention this, I can delay for a year now, and I have no plans to get married. By the way, the law of this dynasty allows my brother to be an official. I just don’t know if there is really an official in the court?”

Ying Yu flipped through the travel notes he had just read, and replied, "It is clearly written in the law of this dynasty that elder brothers are allowed to be officials, just like ordinary men. But in fact, no elder brothers are officials in the court. At the beginning, there were brothers, who passed the imperial examinations, became officials in the court, and even had a place on the battlefield.

It's just that the atmosphere is gradually changing, and the world's requirements for brothers are becoming more and more stringent, even equal to women.It's not that I look down on women, it's just that brothers, like women, are gradually locked up in the backyard and within the walls, making it difficult to do anything.Only in the inner palace, brother can be a high-grade servant. "

Qin Jiaze had read the law book, and thought that there would be a few cases in reality, but he didn't expect that reality was far more cruel than he thought. "The views of the world and the constraints of etiquette are far stricter than the law. It is really unfair to lock my brothers in the backyard. This is also a great waste of human resources. Many brothers are more talented and capable than men. There are many."

"You think so, but it's different from the men nowadays. Many fathers don't see that their brothers are more capable than them, and would rather keep them inside the wall than let them challenge their majesty." Speaking of this, Ying Yu's tone was a little cold.

Qin Jiaze thinks this kind of thinking is very common, just like in modern society, women's ability seems to hurt a man's self-esteem.That's why there are so many strong and capable women, and their relationship is not going well.Under the feudal background, Yeer's self-esteem and desire for control are infinitely magnified, and this kind of thinking is even more deeply rooted and difficult to shake.

But for Qin Jiaze, who has a strong and capable sister, he doesn't like this view.It is instinctive and inevitable for everyone to exert their greatest ability and achieve the greatest achievement.Of course conditions are free to choose.It has nothing to do with being a man or a woman or brother.

Qin Jiaze does not reject women or brothers, he is more capable than himself.Who told him that he used to have a capable sister, but now he has a capable father!

On the contrary, Qin Jiaze admires this kind of people even more, because they have put in countless hard work under disadvantaged conditions and backgrounds to achieve success.No matter in terms of heart and ability, they are excellent and worthy of admiration.

Qin Jiaze could hear Ying Yu's disapproval, "Is it strange for me to think so? The current atmosphere is like this, but it doesn't mean I think so too. Only talents are used, and those who are able should live. This is the real way of employing people. It depends on your character! Listen to what you mean, do you intend to be an official?"

Ying Yu looked up at Qin Jiaze, surprised by his calmness, "Why do you think that? Don't you think it's wrong for me to have such a thought?"

Qin Jiaze frowned lightly and said, "Why is it strange? There is nothing wrong with it. As long as the current emperor is not absolutely opposed to my brother becoming an official, it is clearly written in the law. You do not lack talent or status, as long as you have If you have an opportunity, you will definitely be able to make a difference. What's more, Dingyang Palace also needs you to shoulder this burden.

As long as you think, I will definitely support it.Although I have no authority, I can only provide spiritual support.It's good that you don't dislike it!Maybe, when the time comes, I will still be able to enjoy the shade under the big tree, relying on your help!Ha ha! "

Ying Yu knew that this was just a joke, and the corners of his mouth could not help but curl up, "Okay, just come to me when the time comes, and I will give you a meal!"

Speaking of this, the two couldn't help laughing, as if there was a silent understanding.

"The emperor has issued a decree to appoint me as the Duke of the county. After a while, I will work with Yongningbo to quell the banditry at sea. Although I don't have a specific official position yet, I know what I want to do." Yingyu leaned back in the chair relaxedly, talking about made his own arrangements.

"Is it alright to tell me like this?" Qin Jiaze was a little surprised when he confessed to Ying Yu.

"It's not a secret thing. You already know what you need to know. Besides, will you tell others?" Ying Yu asked confidently.

"Hey, you're right, thank you for your trust. Whether it's fighting banditry, building a navy, or banning seas, it's not an easy task. You and uncle should be more careful!" Qin Jiaze was good at history in his previous life.Looking at my uncle's preparations in the past few years, if there hadn't been a war in northern Xinjiang, maybe the banditry would have calmed down, and the navy would have a shadow.I also want to know what the court is going to do.

"You are so perceptive. You know the purpose of the emperor's uncle. You understand better than some people in the court." Ying Yu has been in correspondence with Qin Jiaze for more than two years. Min Ke, "You take the imperial examination, what are your plans in the future? Do you intend to become an official?"