Kaifeng House Small Dining Table

"Zhao Hu is back!" someone shouted over there.

When Bao Zheng heard this, he said to Zhao Hanyan: "It seems that you will have to wait a while before you can roast the goose."

Zhao Han followed Bao Zheng to Sansi Hall.

Zhao Hu and Zhang Long were sitting drinking tea and resting. When they heard that Mr. Bao was back, they hurriedly got up to greet him.

After the two bowed their hands and saluted, they immediately told what they had seen and heard during the investigation, and presented the files of the two murder cases.

"Qian Shu, Zheng Hong and Feng Zhixin died in the same way. They were all hanged and whipped. Qian Shu's wife and children lay on the ground and were strangled to death with a rope."

After Zhao Hu finished speaking, his eyes shifted, and he looked at Zhao Hanyan with bright eyes, as if asking, "What delicious food do you do when I'm not here, so I missed it"?

Zhao Hanyan smiled, "Let's talk about the case."

"Yes, quickly tell me why those servants fainted?" Wang Chao asked urgently.

Zhao Hu agreed, and hurriedly continued: "It's interesting to mention this. Before the two cases happened, it was when everyone was about to rest at night. All the servants were called over and drank a kind of medicine called "Mantra water". It is said that this water comes from the Western Regions. It is very efficacious. If you drink it, you will tell the truth no matter what you ask. At that time, Qian Shu and Zheng Hong had the same reasons for letting the servants drink this water. They both said It is suspected that there is a spy in the house, and everyone must drink this water before answering questions."

"Mantra water? This is the first time I've heard of it. Mr. Gongsun, is there really such a thing? It would be much more convenient if it is used in investigations." Wang Chao sighed curiously.

Gongsun Ce shook his head, "I've never heard of it."

"It must be fake. In fact, what they drink is drugged!" Ma Han said.

Zhao Hu nodded: "Indeed, each of them just felt a little dizzy after drinking the water. They were asked by the host if they were spies, and they all said no. In the end, everyone dispersed. It probably took less than an hour. They thought they were sleepy and fell asleep, and it was already the next morning when they woke up. Qian Shu was awakened and the servants found the body directly. Zheng Hong, because of being The younger brother Zheng Tu took his place, and the body was quietly disposed of by Zheng Tu and Yu Shi, so the servants in Zheng's Bieyuan continued to work as usual the next day, and they didn't notice anything yet."

Zhang Long continued Zhao Hu and added: "We also learned one thing during our investigation. Some of the women brought by Zheng Hong were not left in the other garden. According to the supply and demand of the servants, there was no one among them. I have participated in the robbery of civilian girls. Occasionally, someone will escort girls there. Those who are particularly good-looking will be sent away before they can stay for a long time, and those who are slightly less beautiful will be kept. Because look at those girls. It was locked and closely guarded, so everyone secretly guessed that it was snatched. After a long time, everyone was sure that it was snatched. Everyone is backed up, and no one dares to speak nonsense to cause trouble. Two years ago, I heard that someone talked too much, but was beaten to death by Zheng Hong."

"What's more, according to the confessions of these arrested girls, they were all cheated in the name of Xiaoxuan. It was Qian Shu who sent people to pretend to be officials in some remote villages and counties near Chenzhou to recruit people in this name. Many parents thought that My daughter will go to the palace to enjoy the blessings when she is selected, and the selected family has ten taels of silver to take, so she is happy when she sends her away. Some people sensed that something was wrong and went to the government to sue, but because the local county magistrates were all punished Hearing Zheng Hong's warning, he did not dare to take these cases. Over the years, Qian Shu's property of thousands of acres was actually earned by currying favor with Chen Hong."

"I remember that Qian Shu was called a kind person, and he and Zheng Hong deserved to die for doing such a thing behind his back!" Wang Chao gritted his teeth bitterly.

Zhao Hanyan frowned because he thought of Lan'er, and immediately asked everyone not to spread this matter to Lan'er's ears. The child was innocent and was stimulated, and the consequences of further stimulation were unimaginable.

Wang Chao assured: "Brother Zhao, please rest assured, we understand this."

Zhao Long went on to say that, the day before the incident, both Zheng Hong and Qian Shu received a post, and then the janitor received a secret order to keep the door open the next night, and if someone knocked on the door, they would be punished. Don't ask too many questions, just let him in.

"The servants of both families said that when they opened the door, they saw a man wearing a black gauze straw hat, carrying a package in his hand, about half a head shorter than me, about the same size as Brother Zhao. Because I can't see clearly at night and people walk fast, these are the clues." Zhao Long described.

"It seems that the murderer in these four cases is indeed the same person as Brother Zhao deduced." Gongsun Ce said to Bao Zheng, "It seems that the murderer is Jin Shuilian, the deputy director of Random House."

Bao Zheng fully agrees, "The four murders are all related to 'gong beauty, robbing women', and Jin Shuilian is Ying Tianyang's minion collecting beauty outside, only she has enough conditions to commit crimes. For example, keep the door at night and believe her What kind of "truth water" should be drunk with deceptive words. The murderer and the victim must have been in contact for a long time, they are relatively familiar, and they are trusted by the victim so much that the victim has no doubts about what she conveyed.

Jin Shuilian has been acting on behalf of Ying Tianyang for more than ten years. She has won the trust of Ying Tianyang and often conveys messages for Ying Tianyang. And obediently do so.

At the moment, no one else can do this except her. "

Everyone deduced very well, then there should be nothing wrong with her, so she can go back to cook.

Zhao Hanyan hurriedly said a closing sentence: "You can draw a portrait of Jinshuilian, and the whole city is wanted."

Everyone agreed one after another, turned their heads and then dispersed to go about their own business.

Zhao Hanyan immediately planned to go back to her small kitchen, but was stopped by Gongsun Ce.

"What else is there for Mr. Gongsun?" Zhao Hanyan looked at Gongsun Ce curiously.

Gongsun Ce smiled slightly at Zhao Hanyan, then turned to look at Bao Zheng, and asked his opinion: "How do you treat the young prince Duan?"

"Young Lord Duan?" Zhao Hanyan asked suspiciously, but he hadn't reacted in his heart yet, he just wondered how there could be a prince named Duan since the royal family in the Song Dynasty was all surnamed Zhao.

"It's the great-great-grandson of the founding emperor of Dali, named Duan Silian." Bao Zheng also smiled and introduced to Zhao Hanyan.

"Yes." Zhao Hanyan remembered that there was another Dali Kingdom in the Northern Song Dynasty.But Zhao Hanyan didn't understand why Gongsun Ce and Bao Zheng mentioned them, so he hurriedly asked why.

"Young Lord Duan is now on behalf of the emperor of the Dali Kingdom to come to our court as an envoy. Counting the days, he will arrive in Tokyo soon. And our Kaifeng Mansion is responsible for receiving Young Lord Duan this time." Gongsun Ce explained.

"This should be the time of the Ministry of Rites. When did Kaifeng Mansion take over?" Zhao Hanyan wondered.

"Brother Zhao may not be aware of this. This young prince Duan is notoriously uninhibited and very troublesome. Eight years ago, when he was only ten years old, he came to our court with the envoys of Dali Kingdom and accidentally burned a ship. The boat destroyed another royal garden, but there were still plenty of reasons why Wu Shangshu could not refute it. Since he left, the title of "little devil" has been held on his head, and Wu Shangshu has also been depressed because of his ineffectiveness. Guilt, suffered a serious illness, and then resigned from office and returned to his hometown without asking about court affairs. The current Minister of Rites is Wu Shangshu's student back then, so he was afraid of receiving Duan Xiaowang, so he shirked it several times."

"Hmph," Zhao Hanyan looked down on the Minister of the Ministry of Officials, "Then this is also a matter of his Ministry of Rites, and he shouldn't shirk it."

If the ministers are all this kind of carefree, Zhao Zhen, the emperor, has worked hard enough.Zhao Hanyan has always regarded Zhao Zhen as a good friend, and at this moment he is very aggrieved by him.

"But because there was Grand Master Pang interceding, and several ministers seconded, in short, after a lot of defense, this matter finally became Kaifeng Mansion to take over. As long as we are upright and resolute, and we are full of righteousness, you can do it. It is shocking to live with the temperament of Duan Xiaowangye. Another thing is that he is not received by the Ministry of Rites, and he is given a warning, blame him for neglecting my Song Dynasty officials, and now he wants to return it."

Zhao Hanyan sneered: "On the one hand, he said that only Mr. Bao can accept this little prince; on the other hand, he said that letting Mr. Bao receive him is a punishment for him. Asking someone to do something, and even ridiculing him, these people are really interesting. "

Bao Zheng: "Bao thinks that Xiao Wang was just naughty back then, and his nature is not bad. Besides, now that he has grown up and is sensible, he will know some etiquette and rules."

"We also got news that this young prince likes food very much. He may not like grand banquets, but some delicious side dishes will make him intoxicated." Gongsun Ce stared at Zhao Hanyan and told him suggestively.

It turned out that this was why Gongsun Ce deliberately stayed behind just now.

"Understood, when he comes, I will cook for him." Zhao Hanyan said with a smile, "It's easy, but I can't guarantee it if he is satisfied."

"Brother Zhao's dishes are outstanding, he dare not be satisfied." Gongsun Ce half-jokingly said.

Bao Zheng nodded approvingly, and said to Zhao Hanyan: "This is troublesome brother Zhao. If there is a shortage of manpower or other things, just tell Mr. Gongsun."

Zhao Hanyan agreed and Fang resigned.

Back in the kitchen, Zhao Hanyan heard Xiuzhu, Chunlai and others talk about the story of 'Xie An turned back and was severely beaten by Laiwang'.

Zhao Hanyan boasted that Laiwang was clever and clever, and she didn't eat her cooking for nothing.

Laiwang proudly said: "Of course! Besides, he said that little brother Zhao cooks all pig food, isn't that like scolding us, how can he bear this tone!"

"That's right, I think he is the real pig! I can see very clearly that he is staring at the string of tofu balls you are holding. He is so greedy that he almost pounces on it!" Chunlai said.

Chun Qu: "That's right, I saw it too!"

Several people then burst out laughing.

"Okay, get ready to cook and come to work." Zhao Hanyan waited until they were almost happy before saying.

Chunlai hurriedly said, "I have chopped the two geese into small pieces that are palatable, and soaked them in cold water."

Zhao Hanyan took a look, nodded and said yes, and ordered Laiwang to boil the hot water while taking the goose out of the cold water.

After soaking the goose meat for an hour, most of the blood stains have been removed, and the goose meat is clean piece by piece.Goose meat has the effects of invigorating deficiency and replenishing qi, relieving cough and reducing phlegm, detoxifying and anti-aging, and because there is very little fat on the body, there is no worry about getting fat when eating it, so it can be said that it is suitable for men, women and children.

Add ginger, green onion and green plum wine to the pot, and then blanch the goose meat, which can remove part of the fishy smell and some remaining blood stains on the goose meat after soaking in water.

Zhao Hanyan used the oil used to fry the tofu balls before to deep-fry the yam cubes and sweet potato cubes.

Then tie up a handful of cleaned green onions and slice ginger and garlic. Because the goose meat is fishy, ​​you must add more of these three things.

Put the onion, ginger, garlic and star anise into the pan, stir-fry until fragrant, add sugar and stir-fry until sugary, then put the goose meat.Sugar can be used to enhance freshness and remove fishy smell, and it can also enhance the color. Adding soy sauce will make the color more rosy and attractive.Then add bay leaf, cinnamon, fresh pepper and other seasonings that must be put in cooking meat, and slowly roast the goose meat with charcoal fire until it is soft and rotten and fragrant. It will take nearly an hour.At this time, put in the previously fried yam and sweet potato pieces, and stick the bean noodles, chestnut noodles and cornmeal cakes on the edge of the pot, and cover the pot. Cover the package, getting thicker and more diffuse in the kitchen.

After waiting for about a stick of incense, when the cover was lifted, a tangy aroma hit the nostrils, and the goose meat was an attractive burnt red color, just looking at it whetted the appetite.The pancakes on the edge of the pot were also cooked, with a golden and round surface, exuding the sweet fragrance of corn.Use a spoon to pick up the goose meat, press and pick it with chopsticks, the meat will fall off the bone, the meat will be tender, and the texture of shredded meat can be seen.This bowl of goose meat can be described as smooth, rotten and not falling apart.

After the pancakes and goose meat are out of the pan, they are ready to be served with five dishes and one soup before serving with Zhao Hanyan.

The people in the kitchen left a small plate of goose meat, and brought the rest to the small dining table.

The circle of pancakes pasted around the goose meat pot is definitely not enough, and there is also a pot of cooked rice.

Laiwang lives outside, and it’s time to go home now. Before leaving, I tasted two pieces of goose meat and a piece of yam, and I couldn’t stop eating them. Perhaps because I ate less, the aftertaste was stronger, and I couldn’t get enough. See My mouth is watering dreaming at night.

After Chunlai finished serving the dishes, Zhao Hanyan, Xiuzhu, and Chunqu Chunlai brothers sat around the table for dinner.

Compared with goose meat, Zhao Hanyan prefers to eat yam and sweet potato cubes.Because the goose soup that has been simmered for nearly an hour has been concentrated and full of meaty aroma. The fried yam and sweet potato are soaked in it, which is just juicy and fragrant. The meat is refreshing, but its meat flavor is not lost to goose meat.

Today, because he was going out with Mr. Bao, Zhao Hanyan was worried that he was in a hurry when cooking, and there were some omissions, so he asked Xiuzhu and Chunqu Chunlai brothers what their opinions were.

All three shook their heads and only told Zhao Hanyan that it was delicious.

Chunlai's heartfelt voice: It's just a little less, not enough, but I can't say it.

Chun Qu's heartfelt voice: I haven't eaten enough, I haven't eaten enough, and I haven't tasted that circle of pancakes. I don't know what it tastes like. It's a pity.

Xiuzhu's heartfelt voice: My princess's cooking is really delicious, so amazing!Even a maid like me is better than the princess, no, I have to learn more in the future, and I can't hold back the princess anymore.

After a while, the plates bottomed out, and seeing that everyone had finished eating, Zhao Hanyan felt satisfied.

Now everyone got up, but Chun Qu still sat at the table.

Chun went to confirm and asked everyone: "Have you finished eating?"

Xiuzhu and the others nodded and looked at him strangely, not understanding what he meant.

Chun Qu laughed, quickly brought the plate of goose meat with leftover soup in front of him, put on the rice, stirred it casually, then happily took the rice into his mouth, then closed his eyes and sighed in ecstasy: "That's great!" have eaten!"

Both Zhao Hanyan and Xiuzhu were amused by Chun Qu's appearance.

Chunlai regretted it: "I was also thinking about the soup. I was embarrassed in front of it. I thought about picking up the bowl and chopsticks and eating it secretly, but he snatched it first!"

"Hey, who told you that you are not as quick and smart as I am!" Chun Qu puffed up his cheeks, and proudly raised his eyebrows in the attitude of a winner.

At this time, Zhao Long came over from the third canteen, holding an empty rice bucket, and asked if there was any food left.

"Yes, I remember the usual bucket of rice is enough." Xiuzhu said puzzled.

"Those people are scrambling to serve rice with leftover broth." Zhao Long took half of the bowl of rice and left in a hurry, "I have to go back quickly, or I won't have my share, let's talk back!"

Chun went to wipe her mouth, "Look, I'm not alone!"

Seeing him smiling like this, Chunlai suddenly sighed again.

Chun Lai's heartfelt voice: It's better than not knowing, it's better than hurting people's hearts.In fact, I also made goose meat for a few brothers back then, and it was not so delicious. Everyone here rushed to drink up the soup. As for me, there was a lot of meat left over for no one to eat.That's meat, those people actually despise it! "

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In the evening, the portrait of Jinshuilian was drawn based on the witness's description.

From a glance, she was indeed a pretty lady with extremely delicate facial features.

The painters of Kaifeng Mansion later traced dozens of pictures and posted them on various traffic arteries inside and outside the East City.

In the early morning of the second day, Zhan Zhao came to find Zhao Hanyan and told her that after a night of investigation, there was no news of Jinshuilian.

"It's normal, she is covered with a veil, and there should not be many people who have seen her."

Zhan Zhao: "Could it have left Tokyo City?" Expanding the search range, the chances are even slimmer.

"I don't think so. She has been brewing this revenge for a long time. She even dares to kill officials, and she can do it in an inn in a busy city. Will she give up her original plan because of the arrest of Kaifeng Mansion?" Zhao Hanyan suddenly remembered, and asked Zhan Zhao, "How is Feng Gao's wife, Qiao's?"

"The news hasn't come yet." Zhan Zhao pondered.

"Can someone be stationed at Qiao's place?" Since Feng Gao did not participate, Zhao Hanyan was worried that the murderer would target Qiao's.

Zhan Zhao nodded, "Master Bao gave orders last night."

At this time, the Yamen came over to report that last night they took the woman in charge by Qiao's side outside the city, as well as the four killers who were going to commit murder with her, and the four victims who were almost plotted against. return.