The emperor couldn't help wondering, the last time the fourth elder brother came to see him in the palace, it was the thirteenth elder brother who forced him to come here, why did the fourth elder brother come here on his own initiative today?
"Let him in."
The fourth elder brother was a little nervous outside the imperial study room. After being invited in by Li Dequan, he took a deep breath and said, "Huang Ama, I heard that the fourteenth brother has gone to Xidaying. My son is thinking that there is better than the cold wind in the city." Terrible, it hurts people's faces from shaving, so I thought about sending Yurong ointment over there, divided into a small box, and each person can share a little."
This is big enough, even if each person only has a small box, the number of soldiers in a barracks is not a small number!
The emperor was startled, and said helplessly: "I just said that Concubine De dotes on Fourteen, and you, the older brother, dote on him too much. Fourteen has only been to Xidaying for a long time, and you won't be able to freeze him, and you don't have to spend money on Fourteen." gone."
The fourth elder brother pursed his lips and said: "It's because I didn't think carefully before, if I didn't..."
Hearing this, the emperor interrupted him and said, "Okay, why don't you just give me something, Fourteen has a small belly, and fourteen, you still blame yourself?"
The emperor pondered for a moment and said: "You don't need to send so many things, it's really expensive. Why don't you just hide your identity and go there as Shisi's elder brother, and bring some common food for him, as well as your Yurong ointment for him. If Fourteen dares to smash it again, you tell him that you will never give it away again."
The fourth elder brother hesitated and said: "Huang Ama, do you have to say this last sentence?"
If he said that he would not give away in the future, wouldn't Brother Fourteen explode?
The emperor looked at the fourth elder brother angrily and said: "Just according to what I mean, this is the emperor's order! Otherwise, this kid won't rub his nose on his face and show you face?"
The fourteenth elder brother deserved a beating, and the emperor sent him to the West Camp for training because he couldn't do it himself, but he also felt sorry for the fourth elder brother.
And the fourth elder brother looks like a boring gourd, he hides everything in his heart and doesn't say anything, he is afraid that something will happen to him if he holds it back!
"Okay, you go, Li Dequan will arrange it. Remember, it's just an ordinary thing, don't let people see Shisi's identity."
Even if all the veterans are sharp-eyed and realize that the identity of the fourteenth elder brother may be unusual, they will never guess that he will be the prince.
If the fourth elder brother reveals the identity of the fourteenth elder brother by sending something inappropriate, his experience in Xi Daying will end immediately.
After listening, the fourth elder brother nodded in agreement, and when he went back, he was going to pack up some things and deliver them to the fourteenth elder brother himself.
Fujin and several Ge Ge came over to give him advice, Fujin said: "There should be nothing delicious in Xidaying, it's best to send some dry food, which can be kept for a longer time, and if the fourteenth brother is hungry, he can satisfy his hunger." .”
Those that are too expensive, such as dim sum, will go rancid after a day or two.
Just send some hard pancakes and eat them in hot water or soup.
Geng Yi came up with an idea and said, "My lord, why don't you send some jerky over there, Brother Fourteen can also give it to the veterans who take care of him for a teeth-beating sacrifice. In addition, this soup can be frozen, so you can cut a piece and put it in hot water for cooking. It’s over, and it’s very convenient.”
In winter, it is much easier to freeze this soup.
The fourth elder brother listened and said with interest: "How do you make the frozen soup? Did you tell the kitchen to do it?"
Geng Yi nodded in agreement, and called Cook Ma and Cook Liu to figure out a solution together.
Chef Liu said, "There is chicken soup hanging in the kitchen all the time, I wonder if it can be used?"
Geng Yi said: "It can be used. After the chicken soup is cooked, let it cool overnight, put it in the coldest place to form lumps, and pack it in a box."
It's just that the box has to be sealed well, otherwise it won't be hygienic enough.
Chef Ma pondered for a while and said: "Geng Gege, why not make a wooden box, separate each layer, put a piece of frozen soup in the grid, and put a piece in every time you want to cook."
But Geng Yi said: "In a place like the barracks, there is a big pot of rice. In fact, there is no need to separate it so delicately. When you want to eat, just open it, dig a big piece with a spoon, put it in hot water and cook it together. Everyone can eat together. gone."
Chef Ma thought about it, so he asked his apprentice to make a wooden jar, pour the chicken soup into it, and put it in a corner to cool it, and it would immediately clump up inside, so it wouldn't go rancid in winter, and it could be stored for a long time.
Only the fourth elder brother goes in, so you can't bring too much, such a big can is enough.After all, it is used to visit my younger brother, so it is good to have a tooth-beating ceremony, and I can't really eat three meals a day.
Chef Liu is the best at dried meat. Cut the pork into strips, marinate it with seasoning, put it in a pot and steam it until cooked, then put oil in the pot and stir-fry until the water dries up.
Originally, it should be placed in the sun for two days, but now the sun may not be enough in winter, so it is placed next to the oven, and let the apprentice stare at it day and night, turning it over from time to time, so that both sides of the jerky are golden, It's ready to cook.
If it is cut into strips, the area is not large, and it is better to dry. In two days, a large box can be produced, which is enough for fourteen elder brothers to eat for a few days.
Of course, if he were to distribute it to others, it would be gone in one day.
Geng Yi also asked Nanny Hu to make several cans of Yurong Ointment, which were divided into many small boxes for easy carrying.Just put it on the waist or in the sleeves, and it doesn't take up space.
These are all tasteless jade pastes, so that soldiers don't apply them with fragrance. Isn't this a ready-made target?
Everything was ready, so the fourth elder brother was sent to see the fourteenth elder brother. To be honest, he really didn't know what to do. He was afraid that the fourteenth elder brother would not accept it and threw it on the ground.
Geng Yi said to the fourth elder brother: "After the master passed by, I can tell the fourteenth elder brother that this is the first time this jerky is made in the mansion. The taste is good after I tried it, so I brought it to the fourteenth elder brother to try. try."
The fourth elder brother didn't understand the meaning of saying this, so he nodded in agreement.
Fujin next to him understood that when the fourth elder brother said this, the fourteenth elder brother would understand that the jerky was specially made for him by the fourth elder brother's house, and even the thirteenth elder brother hadn't tried it!
Isn't the fourteenth elder brother thinking about it in the fourth elder brother's heart, is his younger brother more important, or the thirteenth elder brother?
Once the fourth elder brother said this, the little awkwardness of the fourteenth elder brother disappeared naturally.
Fujin smiled and agreed: "My lord said so, the fourteenth brother will definitely listen to it."
The fourth elder brother nodded and wrote down the words.
The fourteenth elder brother mixed with the veterans and recruits in the West camp. He was free and free without so many rules in the palace. He was also a man of temperament. He had a good time and didn't want to go back to the palace.
Suddenly, an old soldier opened the curtain and smiled at him: "Your brother came to see you, and he has a lot of things, you should hurry over."
Brother Fourteen was taken aback, his brother?
His heart skipped a beat, which elder brother would it be, the fourth elder brother?
The fourteenth elder brother turned his head awkwardly and said: "I won't go, so I don't care for some elder brother to come to see me. I have never seen him look at me a few times before, why did he come here this time, and I don't know if he is pretending to show it to someone of……"
The old soldier got used to his awkwardness, so he slapped Brother Fourteen on the back of the head: "What are you muttering about? Your brother came here in winter and was sweating profusely from exhaustion. Xidaying allows relatives to come in. The follower is not allowed, the left and right hands are full of things, and I am so tired, who can see who is pretending, can I show you?"
He laughed and said, "I wish someone would come over to see it. It's really thoughtful to bring so many things."
The fourteenth brother knew that the veteran's family members were all dead, and it would be impossible for his family members to come to see him in this life, not to mention how envious he was, so he said awkwardly: "Then let me go and see what he brought." something here."
The veteran urged: "Hurry up, don't keep your brother waiting. He is also a young man with a thin skin and tender flesh. It's not easy in winter, and his boots are getting wet."
When the fourteenth elder brother heard this, he walked even faster, and soon trotted to the gate of Xidaying.
Even if the fourth elder brother has the emperor's oral order, he can't enter the West camp casually, he can only wait at the gate, the carriage can only be at the foot of the mountain, and the followers can't follow, so he comes up alone with his things.
No wonder the emperor didn't let him bring more things, probably because he was afraid that the fourth elder brother would be tired.
Fortunately, the fourth elder brother is still in good health after taking care of himself, and he is not very tired after climbing the mountain except for sweating.
He saw Brother Fourteen trotting over from a distance, and he didn't know what to say for a while.
The two brothers had never met alone when Concubine De was away, so there was a moment of silence.
It was the fourteenth elder brother who saw the fourth elder brother carrying things in both hands and climbing up the mountain. His boots were all wet, and there was a lot of snow on the tips of his hair, which made his hair half gray.
He had never seen this elder brother in such a state of distress, but the fourth elder brother came here in such a distress to see himself. The fourteenth elder brother felt a little awkward, so he took the initiative to say: "Fourth elder brother, you came to see me."
Hearing this, the fourth elder brother froze for a moment, feeling at a loss, more nervous than in front of the emperor. After all, the younger brother of the same mother called him very rarely.
The fourth elder brother thought a lot before coming here, worried that the fourteenth elder brother would not give him face, he would not even be happy to call out, and he might not be willing to collect things. Now the situation is much better than he imagined, but he is even more nervous and speaks a little He stammered: "Here, this is what I prepared for you. There are things to eat. You can't bring in a lot of them. That's all."
He said it carefully, for fear that the fourteenth elder brother would make trouble. When he passed the things over, he remembered Geng Yi's words and said: "This jerky is made by the chef in the mansion. It's the first time I eat it. It tastes good, so I will give it to you." You brought it here. And the chicken soup made in the kitchen is frozen, and when you want to eat it, dig a tablespoon and put it in hot water, although the taste will be a little weaker, it is also a tooth-beating festival."
Fourteenth elder brother took the things and looked at the jerky inside. It was obviously freshly made, and it still smelled like meat. It's all minced meat, but it's good to have meat, but it's not enough.
He gnawed on two pieces of jerky, and the craving for meat made the fourth elder brother feel a little distressed.
Until the fourteenth elder brother took out a small box of Yurong ointment from it, the fourth elder brother froze again.
No matter how awkward the fourteenth elder brother was before, when he saw the fourth elder brother coming over, especially what he said just now, he felt very stuck in his heart.
He has very little contact with this brother, and the age difference is far away, so he has nothing to say to the fourth elder brother.
When I was young, I wanted to go to school, and the fourth elder brother had already started to help the emperor with errands. After a few years, I moved out of my elder brother's house, and now I am out of the palace to build a mansion. Let's meet and see, just say a few words.
Brother Fourteen opened a box of Yurong ointment, dabbed it on his face, and muttered, "It's too cold in Xidaying. If there is no earth dragon, we can only use a brazier. If you don't get close to it, your hands and feet will be frozen at night." I can't get up. I got too close, and my face hurts from the heat."
He wiped it randomly a few times, and felt that his cheeks were not so dry and sore, and he realized that it was indeed a good thing.
Thinking of myself getting angry with Brother Thirteen and smashing a box of Yurong Ointment, Elder Fourteen hesitated and said: "I didn't mean it, I received a box of Yurong Ointment and planned to bring some for Brother Thirteen, Who knew he already had it, and it was better than mine."
The ones he received were all tasteless, but Thirteenth Brother's still had the scent of Molan, which was obviously specially made for Thirteenth Brother, how could he not be angry?
This shows that the fourth elder brother cares more about the thirteenth elder brother. Of course, as a younger brother, he will feel uncomfortable in his heart, and he can't help but act on impulse!
The fourth elder brother had no choice but to be stupid and wouldn't explain too much, he just said, "The one I use is also tasteless, I think you will like this too."
When Brother Fourteen heard this, the irritability in his heart disappeared immediately.
He should have known that fourth elder brother, who is like a gourd, has so many thoughts. He probably thought that he was a brother, and he should like the same things, so he gave the same ones.
Forget it, the fourteenth brother said to himself, his fourth brother is such a person, why should I get angry with him?
He took out a handkerchief from his sleeve, stood on tiptoe and wiped Si elder brother's face: "It's cold outside, fourth brother, you should go back quickly, I will eat and use this stuff properly."
Elder Fourteen was awkward and still couldn't say thank you, but his tone was much more intimate than before.
The fourth elder brother smiled, took the handkerchief and nodded, "Then I'll go back first, you can eat well here, don't freeze, and when Ama calms down later, I will call you back."
Hearing this, Elder Fourteen shook his head and said: "It's pretty good here, I don't want to go back for now, I have to learn some skills before leaving."
The veterans haven't learned all the fighting experience yet, how can he go back like this!
The fourth elder brother was speechless. The emperor let the fourteenth elder brother come here to suffer a little bit, and then he knew to be sensible. He came to Xidaying and no one cared about him, so he was reluctant to leave. What kind of fight did he have to learn?
If the emperor knew about it, wouldn't he be so angry that Brother Fourteen wouldn't take it back for a short time?
The fourth elder brother wanted to teach this younger brother who didn't know the heights of heaven and earth, so he could only say: "You've been here for a long time, Er Niang will be worried."
Fourteenth elder brother glanced at him and said: "What's the matter, a man should come out to practice and learn some skills. It's nothing to be entangled with Er Niang all the time, he's not a child anymore!"
The fourth elder brother thought that what you said was the words of a child, you dare to dislike your mother when you are too old, and you still say that you are a man without even hair?
Forget it, Elder Brother Fourteen is half-grown at this age, so what do I care about with him?
And would Elder Fourteen dare to say this in front of Concubine De?Aren't you afraid of twisting your ears?
The fourth elder brother was silent for a while and said: "Don't eat everything by yourself, remember to share with others, especially take care of your soldiers."
Brother Fourteen nodded and said, "Understood, I won't eat alone."
After the fourth elder brother explained, the two looked at each other silently, and the veteran who was hiding and peeking behind him saw the two standing face to face like a wooden stake and couldn't help but wonder: "How can this be brothers? They don't hook shoulders and shoulders, and they are so far apart when they talk. , is it not a good relationship?"
The people next to him were speechless: "That's how brothers from rich families get along with each other. They have to salute when they say something. There are many rules. How can they hook their shoulders like us? People call this vulgar, and they call it vulgar!"
The two had nothing to say, and the fourteenth brother's patience was exhausted. He didn't want to continue to be a stake with the fourth brother, so he walked back with his things: "Then I will go back, and the fourth brother will go back too."
The fourth elder brother nodded, watched the fourteenth elder brother bouncing back, grabbed a veteran and shouted: "Lao Li, look what good things my brother brought. Quick! Don't let others see, I'll bring you some first." .”
The veteran named Lao Li was stuffed with a few pieces of jerky, chewed it a few times, and couldn't speak with his mouth full, so he blinked approvingly at Fourteenth Brother: Good brother, it really is a blessing to share!
The fourth elder brother looked envious from a distance, if only he and the fourteenth elder brother could be so close.
After standing for a while, seeing that the fourteenth elder brother and the veteran had gone far away, the fourth elder brother turned around and went back down the mountain without disturbing anyone in Xidaying.
However, the emperor also spoke in advance, telling Xi Daying to do whatever he wants, as long as General Tu knows, and he doesn’t need to worry about these two princes, the fourth elder brother will leave on his own after sending something, so there is no need to greet him with great fanfare. So as not to expose the identity of the two.
The fourth elder brother returned to the carriage at the foot of the mountain with a deep kick and a shallow kick. Su Peisheng had already taken out the clean clothes and boots prepared by Fujin for him to change into so as not to freeze.
There was also a small stove in the corner of the carriage, with ginger soup warming on it, Geng Yi asked Su Peisheng to bring it with him when the fourth elder brother went out.
Just as the temperature was right, Su Peisheng touched the side of the bowl before handing it to the fourth elder brother.
The fourth elder brother drank it in one gulp. He felt that the ginger soup was hot and spicy, but it was actually a little sweet after drinking it. Only then did he know that Geng Yi also confessed that he had put some sugar in the ginger soup.
He also wondered why Geng Yi put sugar, he is not a sweet person.
It’s just that the fourth elder brother walked all the way. I didn’t feel it before. After getting into the carriage and changing clothes, I felt tired all over my body. I was also a little hungry. After drinking the sweet ginger soup, my whole body was warm, and my stomach was also warm Yes, I feel much more comfortable.
"Okay, let's go back."
Su Peisheng took out a plate of jerky from the cabinet in the corner and put it next to the fourth elder brother.
The fourth elder brother smiled and said, "I didn't ask me to bring all the jerky in the kitchen to Fourteen. Why are there more? The kitchen secretly hid some meat?"
Su Peisheng smiled and said: "Yes, Geng Gege deliberately left a little bit in the kitchen, saying that the master loves the fourteenth elder brother, and he will definitely send out all the jerky. Geng Gege loves the master, for fear that the master will be upset when he walks all the way. I'm hungry, so I have to eat something to pad my stomach."
Not to mention, the fourth elder brother is really a little hungry.
He picked up a piece of jerky and ate it. The seasoning of the jerky was well placed, it was a little chewy, and it tasted delicious.
The weight of a plate is not much, so that the fourth elder brother can just fill his stomach, he said helplessly: "Is this also what Geng Gege ordered?"
Su Peisheng said with a smile: "Yes, Geng Gege said that the mansion is still waiting for Grandpa to serve dinner, but you can't let Grandpa eat too much jerky, and you won't be able to eat it later."
The fourth elder brother smiled helplessly, and after eating the jerky, he took the warm tea from Su Peisheng, which was Pu'er tea specially prepared by Fujin.
After finishing his drink, he was sitting back comfortably, when Su Peisheng stuffed a hand stove in his arms.
Needless to say, this is what Geng Yi ordered.
Although there is a brazier in the carriage, it can’t be too close, only at the four corners, the fourth elder brother walks all the way down, his body is hot, but after sitting for a while, his body will gradually cool down, there is a hand stove to keep warm It couldn't be more suitable.
Fujin and Geng Yi took care of everything, for fear that the fourth elder brother would be cold and hungry.
Most of Fujin's decisions were about big things, such as the carriage, the brazier prepared in the carriage, and the clothes and shoes that the fourth elder brother replaced.Can prepare food, but not as meticulous as Geng Yi, prepare ginger soup and will not deliberately ask people to add sugar
The fourth elder brother felt something was wrong, he pondered for a moment before asking: "Do you think Geng Gege treats me the same way I treat my thirteenth and fourteenth brothers?"
Su Peisheng was at a loss when he heard this, how could it be the same?
In the eyes of the fourth elder brother, it is really the same. He treats the two younger brothers in every possible way, especially the thirteenth elder brother. He is also afraid that the younger brother will be bullied by the palace people without his mother, so he carefully considers what to bring. Food and clothing , and then send it to the palace.
Geng Yi is looking at it now, isn't he thinking carefully and sending all the delicious food to himself?Sugar should be added to ginger soup, what kind of sugar should be added, and even how much sugar should be added.
The fourth elder brother thought about it, maybe Geng Yi was frightened by her physical discomfort last time, which made her so nervous now.
He thought about it again when he saw the fourteenth elder brother just now. This younger brother was dressed much simpler than when he was in the palace, just a jacket, but his face was flushed, and he was very happy when he smiled at the veteran. The camp went well.
People are also more sensible, they can shout when they see themselves, and they know how to share good things with others without losing their temper.
Sure enough, Huang Ama was right to send the fourteenth elder brother here, but the fourteenth elder brother's behavior is much more casual, and he will inevitably be corrected after returning to the palace.
But such a lively and flamboyant younger brother is not something that can be seen in the palace. In fact, the fourth elder brother also hopes that the fourteenth elder brother can stay in Xidaying for a longer period of time. Without the constraints of the palace, he really wants to be comfortable and happy here Much more.
It is very difficult for elder brother to leave Beijing, and he cannot leave the palace to build a mansion even if he is not old enough.It's still a long time before Fourteenth Elder Brother leaves the palace, and it's good to be able to come out to get some fresh air.
The fourth elder brother arrived at the gate of Baylor's mansion, and only then remembered that he should enter the palace and tell the emperor about seeing the fourteenth elder brother.
He was about to turn the carriage around to go to the palace, when he saw a familiar sedan chair at the door, someone picked it up soon, and eunuch Gao walked out.
The fourth elder brother hurriedly got out of the carriage, and the eunuch Gao cupped his hands and said: "The emperor saw that the fourth elder brother was running all the way, and he definitely wanted to go to the palace to report back, so he asked the servant to wait here, so that the fourth elder brother would not have to make another trip."
He was afraid of missing the fourth elder brother, even if it was cold, he was still waiting at the gate of Baylor's house, so he didn't dare to go in.
Hearing this, the fourth elder brother hurriedly bowed his hands to the palace and said: "Thank you, Huang Ama, for your compassion. Actually, I won't be tired after running around. The fourteenth brother looks good, and he is much more lively. other soldiers to share."
He always had good things to say, for fear that the emperor would be furious if he knew that the fourteenth elder brother was happy in Xidaying and had no intention of introspection at all.
Eunuch Gao thought to himself that everyone said that although the fourth elder brother and the fourteenth elder brother were brothers from the same mother, their relationship was not good.
He hurriedly said: "The slave has written it all down, so I will return to the palace and return to my command."
Eunuch Gao waited for the fourth elder brother to enter, then got on the sedan chair and returned to the palace to report.
The emperor also laughed when he heard it: "The fourth brother is indeed a good brother, and it's hard for him."
It's hard for him to have such a willful and naughty younger brother, every time he gets a headache, he has to help clean up the mess in the end.
The fourth elder brother also helped the fourteenth elder brother to say good things, wouldn't this temper be eaten to death by the fourteenth elder brother?
But that's good too, the emperor doesn't want to see the two brothers turn against each other: "Have all the belly fish been delivered?"
Eunuch Gao cupped his hands and said with a smile: "Back to the emperor, yes, once the belly fish was delivered, Fujin asked Geng Gege to dispose of it in the kitchen."
The emperor was curious: "How do they plan to eat?"
Eunuch Gao replied: "This servant girl sounds like he is making tofu with belly fish, hanging it with chicken soup, cutting the belly fish into thin slices, and stewing some cabbage with it."
The emperor nodded and said: "Sounds good, let the imperial dining room make some, and then send it to the empress's mother."
Belly fish is the most nutritious, this food has been seen by the head of the hospital, the empress dowager can eat it, especially the empress dowager has eaten Geng Yi's menu before, and her appetite is much better, so he naturally wants to send a copy to the empress dowager.
Geng Yi wondered what it was when he received a basket that was said to be belly fish, but when he saw it, he realized, isn’t it abalone?
Not fresh abalone, but dried.
Soak it in hot water to restore its freshness.
I didn't expect the palace to be so good at eating. It is estimated that the abalones from the sea have been dried all the way and sent over thousands of miles.It can be well preserved on the road without spoiling, and it can be eaten fresh after soaking, which is perfect.
Abalone has its own umami taste, so there is no need to put too much seasoning.Use chicken soup as the base soup, cut the abalone into thin slices, and put some cabbage and tofu in it. The vegetables are soaked in the umami of abalone and chicken soup. It is fresh and warm in winter.
The fourth elder brother came back and changed into comfortable clothes. After sitting down, there was a soup of glutinous fish, cabbage and tofu in front of him. After drinking a few mouthfuls of soup and eating two pieces of belly fish, not only the tip of the tongue was full of umami, but also his body gradually warmed up: " Yes, is this sent from the palace?"
Geng Yi smiled and nodded: "For the reward Gao Banban sent from the palace, Fujin let my concubine stew it."
This abalone is counted by head, one head, two heads, three heads, five heads, ten heads, the fewer the heads, the more expensive it is.Naturally, one abalone was sent from the palace, and one abalone weighed at least over a catty, and one abalone was enough for each person.
Fujin nodded, he was not as particular about food as Geng Yi, he used to let the kitchen make the decisions, as long as the taste was not too bad.Now that Geng Yi is here, the cook can make delicious and healthy dishes, so let her order.
In the past, most of the belly fish in the kitchen was steamed and eaten with some sauce. I didn't expect it to taste so good when stewed.
Even Song Gege, who didn't like meat dishes very much, ate quite well, let alone Li Gege, who only felt very fresh.
Besides the abalone, Geng Yi saw that there was fresh pork in the kitchen today, so he asked Chef Ma to make a dish of lychee meat.
Although it is called lychee meat, there is no lychee in this dish.
Instead, use a cross-shaped knife on the pork, staggering up and down symmetrically, and the pork will roll up after being cooked. It looks like a lychee. It looks solid from a distance, but it is actually hollow.
This dish is a test of knife skills. It can be said that knife skills determine whether the lychee meat is good or not.
Of course, it was not a problem for Chef Ma, he raised the knife with his hand, and every knife was as perfect as a machine, and he cut a beautiful flower knife in a blink of an eye.
After being stir-fried with the special sauce, the lychee meat is ruddy in color, just like real lychees.
At first glance, the fourth elder brother thought it was stir-fried lychee, but when he picked it up, he found that it was hollow. It was fat but not greasy, and the lean meat covered with sauce was quite delicious. It is most suitable to eat with rice.
Geng Yi smiled and said, "When it's summer, it's also okay to add lychees to this dish."
The fourth elder brother was surprised: "It can really be fried with lychees, so is it called lychee meat?"
Geng Yi said: "This meat is as sweet and sour as lychees when fried. You can add lychees or not."
The fourth elder brother is quite looking forward to it, after all, he is curious about what it will taste like after adding lychees: "Then I am looking forward to summer."
He turned to Fujin and said that the fourteenth elder brother seemed to have a good life in Xidaying: "I get along well with the veterans, and I seem to be much more sensible and well-behaved. I think Huang Ama will let the fourteenth brother in a few days." return."
Fujin nodded and said: "The emperor sent the fourteenth brother to Xi Daying, presumably to make him more sensible after some experience."
Geng Yi felt that the fourteenth elder brother had endless energy as a half-child, and it would be good to spend it in the barracks, so he wouldn't be so bored as to play tricks on others.
She felt that the fourteenth brother was just like a husky, with too much energy, if he didn't go out, he would only tear down the house and make people hate him.
But I was afraid that he would have a good time outside, so I didn't want to go back to the palace.
Concubine De knew that the fourth elder brother had visited the fourteenth elder brother in Xidaying, and she was also thinking about it. After thinking about it, she called Si Fujin into the palace for questioning.
Fujin naturally picked the good things to say, for example, the fourteenth elder brother is much stronger and more energetic, and the fourth elder brother sent some food and supplies to the past, which are all important.
Concubine De understood as soon as she heard it, that she was thin if she was strong, and the barracks were full of Datong shops. Brother Fourteen had never tried to sleep with so many people, he must not be able to sleep well.
The one who didn't go was the fourth elder brother, Si Fujin only heard what he said, and didn't see the fourteenth elder brother in person, so he just heard it from hearsay.
Concubine De was worried about her son, so she thought that elder brother would go two more times and deliver more things, only once, wouldn't it be worthless if the things were divided by the soldiers when they returned?
But Si Fujin said: "Niang Niang, the emperor only allowed this once."
The emperor said before that the fourteenth elder brother would go to Xidaying to live for a month, and the fourth elder brother should go once to see the situation, and it would be fine if he went a few times.
After Sifu Jin left the palace, the nurse next to her whispered: "Your Majesty, I heard that the eighth elder brother went to the imperial study to see the emperor, so maybe he wants to go to Xi Daying to see the fourteenth elder brother."
If the eighth elder brother goes to Xidaying, can he ask him to bring something to the fourteenth elder brother?
Concubine De couldn't help being moved when she heard it, she still said cautiously: "You have someone to keep an eye on, to see if Eighth Prince is really going to the imperial study and can go out of the palace."
The news from the emperor's side is naturally not inquiring, but whether the eighth elder brother went to the direction of the imperial study, the palace is full of eyes, this matter can still be known, and later can be guessed if he went out of the palace to buy things.
The eighth elder brother was pointed out by the emperor as an errand to manage the Guangshan library with Prince Yu. He was dazed by the accounts and kept in the warehouse. Had a fight with the thirteenth elder brother, the thirteenth elder brother was injured, and the fourteenth elder brother was directly thrown out of the palace by the emperor to go to Xidaying, so he couldn't help but be surprised.
He specially took the ointment to visit the thirteenth elder brother, and found that half of his cheek was still a little red and swollen, which showed how fierce the two were fighting at that time, so he said warmly and caringly: "The fourteenth brother's hand is too strong, the imperial doctor How should I put it, how long will it take for Thirteenth Brother to get well?"
Elder Brother Thirteen smiled and said: "It's nothing serious, it's just a flesh injury, it will be fine after a few days of treatment. The ointment sent by the imperial doctor is very useful, so I don't need to send it anymore."
Eighth Prince's mother and concubine did not have a prominent status, so they had little money. There were not many good things in the first place, so there was no need to return them to him.
The thirteenth elder brother was considerate, the eighth elder brother just smiled and said: "You and my brother, why are you being polite, I have two cans of this Xueyu ointment over there, so I brought you one can, it will make you feel more comfortable and not hurt so much after rubbing it on."
In the end, he accepted the kindness of the eighth elder brother, and the thirteenth elder brother accepted the ointment after thanking him.
After the eighth elder brother appeased the thirteenth elder brother here, he went to the imperial study to meet the saint, wanting to see the fourteenth elder brother.
The emperor asked a few words about Guangshanku, and when he heard his intentions, he shook his head and said: "The fourth child has already visited, and the fourteenth is fine. You don't need to make a special trip, anyway, he will come back in half a month. The palace is here."
Although the emperor began to suspect that the fourteenth elder brother was too happy to be unrestrained outside, would he refuse to come back, and he would have to be arrested.
The eighth elder brother showed surprise. After all, he really didn't expect the fourth elder brother to go to Xidaying to see the fourteenth elder brother so soon. The relationship between the two is no secret in the palace. trip.
His surprise subsided in an instant, and he said with a smile: "Since the fourth brother has been there, then Huang Ama might as well allow the son to go back and bring the fourteenth brother back to the palace?"
The emperor thought for a while, the fourth elder brother might not be able to suppress the monkey like the fourteenth elder brother, and the eighth elder brother might have a way, so he nodded and gave the task of taking the fourteenth elder brother back to the palace to the eighth elder brother.
The eighth elder brother responded with a smile, and then sent someone to ask Concubine De if there was anything she wanted to bring to the fourteenth elder brother, and some food could be used by the fourteenth elder brother on the way.
Concubine De learned that he hadn't been able to go there recently, at least he was able to pick up the fourteenth brother back in half a month, so she asked people to thank the eighth brother, and didn't want to give anything away.
Since the fourteenth elder brother will return to the palace by then, what is better to eat and use directly in the palace, why bother?
The eighth elder brother only asked, since he didn't have it, he let it go.
The nanny next to Concubine De said strangely: "Why didn't your mother agree to the eighth elder brother, at least I can send some food and clothes first, so that the fourteenth elder brother can change into new clothes, so that I can pad my stomach on the way."
Hearing this, Concubine De smiled and said: "Why do I have to explain such a trivial matter in person, Brother Ba will definitely do it properly, if I take the initiative to speak up, I have to owe him this favor."
Brother Ba is shrewd, like a little fox, if not, why would he send someone to ask her, so she wouldn't be fooled!
The fourth elder brother learned that the emperor sent the eighth elder brother back to pick up the fourteenth elder brother back to the palace. He felt a little regretful and more relieved.
As for Elder Fourteen's expression of "everything is fine outside, he doesn't want to go back at all and just wants to stay for a while", it is not an easy task to catch him back, so let Eighth Elder Brother worry about it Bar!
When the eighth elder brother returned to Baylor's mansion, he suddenly remembered that the fourth elder brother also gave him something, but he didn't open it because he was busy all the time, so he asked the attendant to deliver it now.
A jar of Yurong Ointment had a very mild smell after opening it. When he smelled it carefully, he found that the smell was actually Clivia.
A gentleman, so is it suitable for this taste?
The eighth elder brother smiled slightly, only thinking that Geng Gege in the fourth elder brother's backyard is a wonderful person. Everyone's gifts are different, but they are unexpectedly suitable and lovable.
If it wasn't for this Geng Gege's suggestion, the fourth elder brother would not be so considerate. Not only did all the brothers give it away, but he also knew that everyone gave it differently.
The taste sent by the prince is particularly special, it is the aroma of grass and trees.
When the eighth elder brother went to see the eldest elder brother, he learned that the gift was Yurong ointment without fragrance.The elder brother is impatient to use this, but Da Fujin likes it very much.
The child was still young and couldn't stand the fragrance. He didn't rub anything in the winter, and his cheeks were dry and painful. It happened that this Yurong Ointment had no fragrance, so Da Fujin tried it a little, and found that the skin was not only dry, but also smoother than before. It slipped a lot, and I fell in love with it immediately. It happened that the elder brother didn't want it, so she kept all the jars for her own use.
The eldest brother didn't think so, and Da Fujin gave it all if he liked it.
However, Yingying Yanyan in the backyard watched Dafujin come out of confinement, her face was a little dark yellow and haggard
"Let him in."
The fourth elder brother was a little nervous outside the imperial study room. After being invited in by Li Dequan, he took a deep breath and said, "Huang Ama, I heard that the fourteenth brother has gone to Xidaying. My son is thinking that there is better than the cold wind in the city." Terrible, it hurts people's faces from shaving, so I thought about sending Yurong ointment over there, divided into a small box, and each person can share a little."
This is big enough, even if each person only has a small box, the number of soldiers in a barracks is not a small number!
The emperor was startled, and said helplessly: "I just said that Concubine De dotes on Fourteen, and you, the older brother, dote on him too much. Fourteen has only been to Xidaying for a long time, and you won't be able to freeze him, and you don't have to spend money on Fourteen." gone."
The fourth elder brother pursed his lips and said: "It's because I didn't think carefully before, if I didn't..."
Hearing this, the emperor interrupted him and said, "Okay, why don't you just give me something, Fourteen has a small belly, and fourteen, you still blame yourself?"
The emperor pondered for a moment and said: "You don't need to send so many things, it's really expensive. Why don't you just hide your identity and go there as Shisi's elder brother, and bring some common food for him, as well as your Yurong ointment for him. If Fourteen dares to smash it again, you tell him that you will never give it away again."
The fourth elder brother hesitated and said: "Huang Ama, do you have to say this last sentence?"
If he said that he would not give away in the future, wouldn't Brother Fourteen explode?
The emperor looked at the fourth elder brother angrily and said: "Just according to what I mean, this is the emperor's order! Otherwise, this kid won't rub his nose on his face and show you face?"
The fourteenth elder brother deserved a beating, and the emperor sent him to the West Camp for training because he couldn't do it himself, but he also felt sorry for the fourth elder brother.
And the fourth elder brother looks like a boring gourd, he hides everything in his heart and doesn't say anything, he is afraid that something will happen to him if he holds it back!
"Okay, you go, Li Dequan will arrange it. Remember, it's just an ordinary thing, don't let people see Shisi's identity."
Even if all the veterans are sharp-eyed and realize that the identity of the fourteenth elder brother may be unusual, they will never guess that he will be the prince.
If the fourth elder brother reveals the identity of the fourteenth elder brother by sending something inappropriate, his experience in Xi Daying will end immediately.
After listening, the fourth elder brother nodded in agreement, and when he went back, he was going to pack up some things and deliver them to the fourteenth elder brother himself.
Fujin and several Ge Ge came over to give him advice, Fujin said: "There should be nothing delicious in Xidaying, it's best to send some dry food, which can be kept for a longer time, and if the fourteenth brother is hungry, he can satisfy his hunger." .”
Those that are too expensive, such as dim sum, will go rancid after a day or two.
Just send some hard pancakes and eat them in hot water or soup.
Geng Yi came up with an idea and said, "My lord, why don't you send some jerky over there, Brother Fourteen can also give it to the veterans who take care of him for a teeth-beating sacrifice. In addition, this soup can be frozen, so you can cut a piece and put it in hot water for cooking. It’s over, and it’s very convenient.”
In winter, it is much easier to freeze this soup.
The fourth elder brother listened and said with interest: "How do you make the frozen soup? Did you tell the kitchen to do it?"
Geng Yi nodded in agreement, and called Cook Ma and Cook Liu to figure out a solution together.
Chef Liu said, "There is chicken soup hanging in the kitchen all the time, I wonder if it can be used?"
Geng Yi said: "It can be used. After the chicken soup is cooked, let it cool overnight, put it in the coldest place to form lumps, and pack it in a box."
It's just that the box has to be sealed well, otherwise it won't be hygienic enough.
Chef Ma pondered for a while and said: "Geng Gege, why not make a wooden box, separate each layer, put a piece of frozen soup in the grid, and put a piece in every time you want to cook."
But Geng Yi said: "In a place like the barracks, there is a big pot of rice. In fact, there is no need to separate it so delicately. When you want to eat, just open it, dig a big piece with a spoon, put it in hot water and cook it together. Everyone can eat together. gone."
Chef Ma thought about it, so he asked his apprentice to make a wooden jar, pour the chicken soup into it, and put it in a corner to cool it, and it would immediately clump up inside, so it wouldn't go rancid in winter, and it could be stored for a long time.
Only the fourth elder brother goes in, so you can't bring too much, such a big can is enough.After all, it is used to visit my younger brother, so it is good to have a tooth-beating ceremony, and I can't really eat three meals a day.
Chef Liu is the best at dried meat. Cut the pork into strips, marinate it with seasoning, put it in a pot and steam it until cooked, then put oil in the pot and stir-fry until the water dries up.
Originally, it should be placed in the sun for two days, but now the sun may not be enough in winter, so it is placed next to the oven, and let the apprentice stare at it day and night, turning it over from time to time, so that both sides of the jerky are golden, It's ready to cook.
If it is cut into strips, the area is not large, and it is better to dry. In two days, a large box can be produced, which is enough for fourteen elder brothers to eat for a few days.
Of course, if he were to distribute it to others, it would be gone in one day.
Geng Yi also asked Nanny Hu to make several cans of Yurong Ointment, which were divided into many small boxes for easy carrying.Just put it on the waist or in the sleeves, and it doesn't take up space.
These are all tasteless jade pastes, so that soldiers don't apply them with fragrance. Isn't this a ready-made target?
Everything was ready, so the fourth elder brother was sent to see the fourteenth elder brother. To be honest, he really didn't know what to do. He was afraid that the fourteenth elder brother would not accept it and threw it on the ground.
Geng Yi said to the fourth elder brother: "After the master passed by, I can tell the fourteenth elder brother that this is the first time this jerky is made in the mansion. The taste is good after I tried it, so I brought it to the fourteenth elder brother to try. try."
The fourth elder brother didn't understand the meaning of saying this, so he nodded in agreement.
Fujin next to him understood that when the fourth elder brother said this, the fourteenth elder brother would understand that the jerky was specially made for him by the fourth elder brother's house, and even the thirteenth elder brother hadn't tried it!
Isn't the fourteenth elder brother thinking about it in the fourth elder brother's heart, is his younger brother more important, or the thirteenth elder brother?
Once the fourth elder brother said this, the little awkwardness of the fourteenth elder brother disappeared naturally.
Fujin smiled and agreed: "My lord said so, the fourteenth brother will definitely listen to it."
The fourth elder brother nodded and wrote down the words.
The fourteenth elder brother mixed with the veterans and recruits in the West camp. He was free and free without so many rules in the palace. He was also a man of temperament. He had a good time and didn't want to go back to the palace.
Suddenly, an old soldier opened the curtain and smiled at him: "Your brother came to see you, and he has a lot of things, you should hurry over."
Brother Fourteen was taken aback, his brother?
His heart skipped a beat, which elder brother would it be, the fourth elder brother?
The fourteenth elder brother turned his head awkwardly and said: "I won't go, so I don't care for some elder brother to come to see me. I have never seen him look at me a few times before, why did he come here this time, and I don't know if he is pretending to show it to someone of……"
The old soldier got used to his awkwardness, so he slapped Brother Fourteen on the back of the head: "What are you muttering about? Your brother came here in winter and was sweating profusely from exhaustion. Xidaying allows relatives to come in. The follower is not allowed, the left and right hands are full of things, and I am so tired, who can see who is pretending, can I show you?"
He laughed and said, "I wish someone would come over to see it. It's really thoughtful to bring so many things."
The fourteenth brother knew that the veteran's family members were all dead, and it would be impossible for his family members to come to see him in this life, not to mention how envious he was, so he said awkwardly: "Then let me go and see what he brought." something here."
The veteran urged: "Hurry up, don't keep your brother waiting. He is also a young man with a thin skin and tender flesh. It's not easy in winter, and his boots are getting wet."
When the fourteenth elder brother heard this, he walked even faster, and soon trotted to the gate of Xidaying.
Even if the fourth elder brother has the emperor's oral order, he can't enter the West camp casually, he can only wait at the gate, the carriage can only be at the foot of the mountain, and the followers can't follow, so he comes up alone with his things.
No wonder the emperor didn't let him bring more things, probably because he was afraid that the fourth elder brother would be tired.
Fortunately, the fourth elder brother is still in good health after taking care of himself, and he is not very tired after climbing the mountain except for sweating.
He saw Brother Fourteen trotting over from a distance, and he didn't know what to say for a while.
The two brothers had never met alone when Concubine De was away, so there was a moment of silence.
It was the fourteenth elder brother who saw the fourth elder brother carrying things in both hands and climbing up the mountain. His boots were all wet, and there was a lot of snow on the tips of his hair, which made his hair half gray.
He had never seen this elder brother in such a state of distress, but the fourth elder brother came here in such a distress to see himself. The fourteenth elder brother felt a little awkward, so he took the initiative to say: "Fourth elder brother, you came to see me."
Hearing this, the fourth elder brother froze for a moment, feeling at a loss, more nervous than in front of the emperor. After all, the younger brother of the same mother called him very rarely.
The fourth elder brother thought a lot before coming here, worried that the fourteenth elder brother would not give him face, he would not even be happy to call out, and he might not be willing to collect things. Now the situation is much better than he imagined, but he is even more nervous and speaks a little He stammered: "Here, this is what I prepared for you. There are things to eat. You can't bring in a lot of them. That's all."
He said it carefully, for fear that the fourteenth elder brother would make trouble. When he passed the things over, he remembered Geng Yi's words and said: "This jerky is made by the chef in the mansion. It's the first time I eat it. It tastes good, so I will give it to you." You brought it here. And the chicken soup made in the kitchen is frozen, and when you want to eat it, dig a tablespoon and put it in hot water, although the taste will be a little weaker, it is also a tooth-beating festival."
Fourteenth elder brother took the things and looked at the jerky inside. It was obviously freshly made, and it still smelled like meat. It's all minced meat, but it's good to have meat, but it's not enough.
He gnawed on two pieces of jerky, and the craving for meat made the fourth elder brother feel a little distressed.
Until the fourteenth elder brother took out a small box of Yurong ointment from it, the fourth elder brother froze again.
No matter how awkward the fourteenth elder brother was before, when he saw the fourth elder brother coming over, especially what he said just now, he felt very stuck in his heart.
He has very little contact with this brother, and the age difference is far away, so he has nothing to say to the fourth elder brother.
When I was young, I wanted to go to school, and the fourth elder brother had already started to help the emperor with errands. After a few years, I moved out of my elder brother's house, and now I am out of the palace to build a mansion. Let's meet and see, just say a few words.
Brother Fourteen opened a box of Yurong ointment, dabbed it on his face, and muttered, "It's too cold in Xidaying. If there is no earth dragon, we can only use a brazier. If you don't get close to it, your hands and feet will be frozen at night." I can't get up. I got too close, and my face hurts from the heat."
He wiped it randomly a few times, and felt that his cheeks were not so dry and sore, and he realized that it was indeed a good thing.
Thinking of myself getting angry with Brother Thirteen and smashing a box of Yurong Ointment, Elder Fourteen hesitated and said: "I didn't mean it, I received a box of Yurong Ointment and planned to bring some for Brother Thirteen, Who knew he already had it, and it was better than mine."
The ones he received were all tasteless, but Thirteenth Brother's still had the scent of Molan, which was obviously specially made for Thirteenth Brother, how could he not be angry?
This shows that the fourth elder brother cares more about the thirteenth elder brother. Of course, as a younger brother, he will feel uncomfortable in his heart, and he can't help but act on impulse!
The fourth elder brother had no choice but to be stupid and wouldn't explain too much, he just said, "The one I use is also tasteless, I think you will like this too."
When Brother Fourteen heard this, the irritability in his heart disappeared immediately.
He should have known that fourth elder brother, who is like a gourd, has so many thoughts. He probably thought that he was a brother, and he should like the same things, so he gave the same ones.
Forget it, the fourteenth brother said to himself, his fourth brother is such a person, why should I get angry with him?
He took out a handkerchief from his sleeve, stood on tiptoe and wiped Si elder brother's face: "It's cold outside, fourth brother, you should go back quickly, I will eat and use this stuff properly."
Elder Fourteen was awkward and still couldn't say thank you, but his tone was much more intimate than before.
The fourth elder brother smiled, took the handkerchief and nodded, "Then I'll go back first, you can eat well here, don't freeze, and when Ama calms down later, I will call you back."
Hearing this, Elder Fourteen shook his head and said: "It's pretty good here, I don't want to go back for now, I have to learn some skills before leaving."
The veterans haven't learned all the fighting experience yet, how can he go back like this!
The fourth elder brother was speechless. The emperor let the fourteenth elder brother come here to suffer a little bit, and then he knew to be sensible. He came to Xidaying and no one cared about him, so he was reluctant to leave. What kind of fight did he have to learn?
If the emperor knew about it, wouldn't he be so angry that Brother Fourteen wouldn't take it back for a short time?
The fourth elder brother wanted to teach this younger brother who didn't know the heights of heaven and earth, so he could only say: "You've been here for a long time, Er Niang will be worried."
Fourteenth elder brother glanced at him and said: "What's the matter, a man should come out to practice and learn some skills. It's nothing to be entangled with Er Niang all the time, he's not a child anymore!"
The fourth elder brother thought that what you said was the words of a child, you dare to dislike your mother when you are too old, and you still say that you are a man without even hair?
Forget it, Elder Brother Fourteen is half-grown at this age, so what do I care about with him?
And would Elder Fourteen dare to say this in front of Concubine De?Aren't you afraid of twisting your ears?
The fourth elder brother was silent for a while and said: "Don't eat everything by yourself, remember to share with others, especially take care of your soldiers."
Brother Fourteen nodded and said, "Understood, I won't eat alone."
After the fourth elder brother explained, the two looked at each other silently, and the veteran who was hiding and peeking behind him saw the two standing face to face like a wooden stake and couldn't help but wonder: "How can this be brothers? They don't hook shoulders and shoulders, and they are so far apart when they talk. , is it not a good relationship?"
The people next to him were speechless: "That's how brothers from rich families get along with each other. They have to salute when they say something. There are many rules. How can they hook their shoulders like us? People call this vulgar, and they call it vulgar!"
The two had nothing to say, and the fourteenth brother's patience was exhausted. He didn't want to continue to be a stake with the fourth brother, so he walked back with his things: "Then I will go back, and the fourth brother will go back too."
The fourth elder brother nodded, watched the fourteenth elder brother bouncing back, grabbed a veteran and shouted: "Lao Li, look what good things my brother brought. Quick! Don't let others see, I'll bring you some first." .”
The veteran named Lao Li was stuffed with a few pieces of jerky, chewed it a few times, and couldn't speak with his mouth full, so he blinked approvingly at Fourteenth Brother: Good brother, it really is a blessing to share!
The fourth elder brother looked envious from a distance, if only he and the fourteenth elder brother could be so close.
After standing for a while, seeing that the fourteenth elder brother and the veteran had gone far away, the fourth elder brother turned around and went back down the mountain without disturbing anyone in Xidaying.
However, the emperor also spoke in advance, telling Xi Daying to do whatever he wants, as long as General Tu knows, and he doesn’t need to worry about these two princes, the fourth elder brother will leave on his own after sending something, so there is no need to greet him with great fanfare. So as not to expose the identity of the two.
The fourth elder brother returned to the carriage at the foot of the mountain with a deep kick and a shallow kick. Su Peisheng had already taken out the clean clothes and boots prepared by Fujin for him to change into so as not to freeze.
There was also a small stove in the corner of the carriage, with ginger soup warming on it, Geng Yi asked Su Peisheng to bring it with him when the fourth elder brother went out.
Just as the temperature was right, Su Peisheng touched the side of the bowl before handing it to the fourth elder brother.
The fourth elder brother drank it in one gulp. He felt that the ginger soup was hot and spicy, but it was actually a little sweet after drinking it. Only then did he know that Geng Yi also confessed that he had put some sugar in the ginger soup.
He also wondered why Geng Yi put sugar, he is not a sweet person.
It’s just that the fourth elder brother walked all the way. I didn’t feel it before. After getting into the carriage and changing clothes, I felt tired all over my body. I was also a little hungry. After drinking the sweet ginger soup, my whole body was warm, and my stomach was also warm Yes, I feel much more comfortable.
"Okay, let's go back."
Su Peisheng took out a plate of jerky from the cabinet in the corner and put it next to the fourth elder brother.
The fourth elder brother smiled and said, "I didn't ask me to bring all the jerky in the kitchen to Fourteen. Why are there more? The kitchen secretly hid some meat?"
Su Peisheng smiled and said: "Yes, Geng Gege deliberately left a little bit in the kitchen, saying that the master loves the fourteenth elder brother, and he will definitely send out all the jerky. Geng Gege loves the master, for fear that the master will be upset when he walks all the way. I'm hungry, so I have to eat something to pad my stomach."
Not to mention, the fourth elder brother is really a little hungry.
He picked up a piece of jerky and ate it. The seasoning of the jerky was well placed, it was a little chewy, and it tasted delicious.
The weight of a plate is not much, so that the fourth elder brother can just fill his stomach, he said helplessly: "Is this also what Geng Gege ordered?"
Su Peisheng said with a smile: "Yes, Geng Gege said that the mansion is still waiting for Grandpa to serve dinner, but you can't let Grandpa eat too much jerky, and you won't be able to eat it later."
The fourth elder brother smiled helplessly, and after eating the jerky, he took the warm tea from Su Peisheng, which was Pu'er tea specially prepared by Fujin.
After finishing his drink, he was sitting back comfortably, when Su Peisheng stuffed a hand stove in his arms.
Needless to say, this is what Geng Yi ordered.
Although there is a brazier in the carriage, it can’t be too close, only at the four corners, the fourth elder brother walks all the way down, his body is hot, but after sitting for a while, his body will gradually cool down, there is a hand stove to keep warm It couldn't be more suitable.
Fujin and Geng Yi took care of everything, for fear that the fourth elder brother would be cold and hungry.
Most of Fujin's decisions were about big things, such as the carriage, the brazier prepared in the carriage, and the clothes and shoes that the fourth elder brother replaced.Can prepare food, but not as meticulous as Geng Yi, prepare ginger soup and will not deliberately ask people to add sugar
The fourth elder brother felt something was wrong, he pondered for a moment before asking: "Do you think Geng Gege treats me the same way I treat my thirteenth and fourteenth brothers?"
Su Peisheng was at a loss when he heard this, how could it be the same?
In the eyes of the fourth elder brother, it is really the same. He treats the two younger brothers in every possible way, especially the thirteenth elder brother. He is also afraid that the younger brother will be bullied by the palace people without his mother, so he carefully considers what to bring. Food and clothing , and then send it to the palace.
Geng Yi is looking at it now, isn't he thinking carefully and sending all the delicious food to himself?Sugar should be added to ginger soup, what kind of sugar should be added, and even how much sugar should be added.
The fourth elder brother thought about it, maybe Geng Yi was frightened by her physical discomfort last time, which made her so nervous now.
He thought about it again when he saw the fourteenth elder brother just now. This younger brother was dressed much simpler than when he was in the palace, just a jacket, but his face was flushed, and he was very happy when he smiled at the veteran. The camp went well.
People are also more sensible, they can shout when they see themselves, and they know how to share good things with others without losing their temper.
Sure enough, Huang Ama was right to send the fourteenth elder brother here, but the fourteenth elder brother's behavior is much more casual, and he will inevitably be corrected after returning to the palace.
But such a lively and flamboyant younger brother is not something that can be seen in the palace. In fact, the fourth elder brother also hopes that the fourteenth elder brother can stay in Xidaying for a longer period of time. Without the constraints of the palace, he really wants to be comfortable and happy here Much more.
It is very difficult for elder brother to leave Beijing, and he cannot leave the palace to build a mansion even if he is not old enough.It's still a long time before Fourteenth Elder Brother leaves the palace, and it's good to be able to come out to get some fresh air.
The fourth elder brother arrived at the gate of Baylor's mansion, and only then remembered that he should enter the palace and tell the emperor about seeing the fourteenth elder brother.
He was about to turn the carriage around to go to the palace, when he saw a familiar sedan chair at the door, someone picked it up soon, and eunuch Gao walked out.
The fourth elder brother hurriedly got out of the carriage, and the eunuch Gao cupped his hands and said: "The emperor saw that the fourth elder brother was running all the way, and he definitely wanted to go to the palace to report back, so he asked the servant to wait here, so that the fourth elder brother would not have to make another trip."
He was afraid of missing the fourth elder brother, even if it was cold, he was still waiting at the gate of Baylor's house, so he didn't dare to go in.
Hearing this, the fourth elder brother hurriedly bowed his hands to the palace and said: "Thank you, Huang Ama, for your compassion. Actually, I won't be tired after running around. The fourteenth brother looks good, and he is much more lively. other soldiers to share."
He always had good things to say, for fear that the emperor would be furious if he knew that the fourteenth elder brother was happy in Xidaying and had no intention of introspection at all.
Eunuch Gao thought to himself that everyone said that although the fourth elder brother and the fourteenth elder brother were brothers from the same mother, their relationship was not good.
He hurriedly said: "The slave has written it all down, so I will return to the palace and return to my command."
Eunuch Gao waited for the fourth elder brother to enter, then got on the sedan chair and returned to the palace to report.
The emperor also laughed when he heard it: "The fourth brother is indeed a good brother, and it's hard for him."
It's hard for him to have such a willful and naughty younger brother, every time he gets a headache, he has to help clean up the mess in the end.
The fourth elder brother also helped the fourteenth elder brother to say good things, wouldn't this temper be eaten to death by the fourteenth elder brother?
But that's good too, the emperor doesn't want to see the two brothers turn against each other: "Have all the belly fish been delivered?"
Eunuch Gao cupped his hands and said with a smile: "Back to the emperor, yes, once the belly fish was delivered, Fujin asked Geng Gege to dispose of it in the kitchen."
The emperor was curious: "How do they plan to eat?"
Eunuch Gao replied: "This servant girl sounds like he is making tofu with belly fish, hanging it with chicken soup, cutting the belly fish into thin slices, and stewing some cabbage with it."
The emperor nodded and said: "Sounds good, let the imperial dining room make some, and then send it to the empress's mother."
Belly fish is the most nutritious, this food has been seen by the head of the hospital, the empress dowager can eat it, especially the empress dowager has eaten Geng Yi's menu before, and her appetite is much better, so he naturally wants to send a copy to the empress dowager.
Geng Yi wondered what it was when he received a basket that was said to be belly fish, but when he saw it, he realized, isn’t it abalone?
Not fresh abalone, but dried.
Soak it in hot water to restore its freshness.
I didn't expect the palace to be so good at eating. It is estimated that the abalones from the sea have been dried all the way and sent over thousands of miles.It can be well preserved on the road without spoiling, and it can be eaten fresh after soaking, which is perfect.
Abalone has its own umami taste, so there is no need to put too much seasoning.Use chicken soup as the base soup, cut the abalone into thin slices, and put some cabbage and tofu in it. The vegetables are soaked in the umami of abalone and chicken soup. It is fresh and warm in winter.
The fourth elder brother came back and changed into comfortable clothes. After sitting down, there was a soup of glutinous fish, cabbage and tofu in front of him. After drinking a few mouthfuls of soup and eating two pieces of belly fish, not only the tip of the tongue was full of umami, but also his body gradually warmed up: " Yes, is this sent from the palace?"
Geng Yi smiled and nodded: "For the reward Gao Banban sent from the palace, Fujin let my concubine stew it."
This abalone is counted by head, one head, two heads, three heads, five heads, ten heads, the fewer the heads, the more expensive it is.Naturally, one abalone was sent from the palace, and one abalone weighed at least over a catty, and one abalone was enough for each person.
Fujin nodded, he was not as particular about food as Geng Yi, he used to let the kitchen make the decisions, as long as the taste was not too bad.Now that Geng Yi is here, the cook can make delicious and healthy dishes, so let her order.
In the past, most of the belly fish in the kitchen was steamed and eaten with some sauce. I didn't expect it to taste so good when stewed.
Even Song Gege, who didn't like meat dishes very much, ate quite well, let alone Li Gege, who only felt very fresh.
Besides the abalone, Geng Yi saw that there was fresh pork in the kitchen today, so he asked Chef Ma to make a dish of lychee meat.
Although it is called lychee meat, there is no lychee in this dish.
Instead, use a cross-shaped knife on the pork, staggering up and down symmetrically, and the pork will roll up after being cooked. It looks like a lychee. It looks solid from a distance, but it is actually hollow.
This dish is a test of knife skills. It can be said that knife skills determine whether the lychee meat is good or not.
Of course, it was not a problem for Chef Ma, he raised the knife with his hand, and every knife was as perfect as a machine, and he cut a beautiful flower knife in a blink of an eye.
After being stir-fried with the special sauce, the lychee meat is ruddy in color, just like real lychees.
At first glance, the fourth elder brother thought it was stir-fried lychee, but when he picked it up, he found that it was hollow. It was fat but not greasy, and the lean meat covered with sauce was quite delicious. It is most suitable to eat with rice.
Geng Yi smiled and said, "When it's summer, it's also okay to add lychees to this dish."
The fourth elder brother was surprised: "It can really be fried with lychees, so is it called lychee meat?"
Geng Yi said: "This meat is as sweet and sour as lychees when fried. You can add lychees or not."
The fourth elder brother is quite looking forward to it, after all, he is curious about what it will taste like after adding lychees: "Then I am looking forward to summer."
He turned to Fujin and said that the fourteenth elder brother seemed to have a good life in Xidaying: "I get along well with the veterans, and I seem to be much more sensible and well-behaved. I think Huang Ama will let the fourteenth brother in a few days." return."
Fujin nodded and said: "The emperor sent the fourteenth brother to Xi Daying, presumably to make him more sensible after some experience."
Geng Yi felt that the fourteenth elder brother had endless energy as a half-child, and it would be good to spend it in the barracks, so he wouldn't be so bored as to play tricks on others.
She felt that the fourteenth brother was just like a husky, with too much energy, if he didn't go out, he would only tear down the house and make people hate him.
But I was afraid that he would have a good time outside, so I didn't want to go back to the palace.
Concubine De knew that the fourth elder brother had visited the fourteenth elder brother in Xidaying, and she was also thinking about it. After thinking about it, she called Si Fujin into the palace for questioning.
Fujin naturally picked the good things to say, for example, the fourteenth elder brother is much stronger and more energetic, and the fourth elder brother sent some food and supplies to the past, which are all important.
Concubine De understood as soon as she heard it, that she was thin if she was strong, and the barracks were full of Datong shops. Brother Fourteen had never tried to sleep with so many people, he must not be able to sleep well.
The one who didn't go was the fourth elder brother, Si Fujin only heard what he said, and didn't see the fourteenth elder brother in person, so he just heard it from hearsay.
Concubine De was worried about her son, so she thought that elder brother would go two more times and deliver more things, only once, wouldn't it be worthless if the things were divided by the soldiers when they returned?
But Si Fujin said: "Niang Niang, the emperor only allowed this once."
The emperor said before that the fourteenth elder brother would go to Xidaying to live for a month, and the fourth elder brother should go once to see the situation, and it would be fine if he went a few times.
After Sifu Jin left the palace, the nurse next to her whispered: "Your Majesty, I heard that the eighth elder brother went to the imperial study to see the emperor, so maybe he wants to go to Xi Daying to see the fourteenth elder brother."
If the eighth elder brother goes to Xidaying, can he ask him to bring something to the fourteenth elder brother?
Concubine De couldn't help being moved when she heard it, she still said cautiously: "You have someone to keep an eye on, to see if Eighth Prince is really going to the imperial study and can go out of the palace."
The news from the emperor's side is naturally not inquiring, but whether the eighth elder brother went to the direction of the imperial study, the palace is full of eyes, this matter can still be known, and later can be guessed if he went out of the palace to buy things.
The eighth elder brother was pointed out by the emperor as an errand to manage the Guangshan library with Prince Yu. He was dazed by the accounts and kept in the warehouse. Had a fight with the thirteenth elder brother, the thirteenth elder brother was injured, and the fourteenth elder brother was directly thrown out of the palace by the emperor to go to Xidaying, so he couldn't help but be surprised.
He specially took the ointment to visit the thirteenth elder brother, and found that half of his cheek was still a little red and swollen, which showed how fierce the two were fighting at that time, so he said warmly and caringly: "The fourteenth brother's hand is too strong, the imperial doctor How should I put it, how long will it take for Thirteenth Brother to get well?"
Elder Brother Thirteen smiled and said: "It's nothing serious, it's just a flesh injury, it will be fine after a few days of treatment. The ointment sent by the imperial doctor is very useful, so I don't need to send it anymore."
Eighth Prince's mother and concubine did not have a prominent status, so they had little money. There were not many good things in the first place, so there was no need to return them to him.
The thirteenth elder brother was considerate, the eighth elder brother just smiled and said: "You and my brother, why are you being polite, I have two cans of this Xueyu ointment over there, so I brought you one can, it will make you feel more comfortable and not hurt so much after rubbing it on."
In the end, he accepted the kindness of the eighth elder brother, and the thirteenth elder brother accepted the ointment after thanking him.
After the eighth elder brother appeased the thirteenth elder brother here, he went to the imperial study to meet the saint, wanting to see the fourteenth elder brother.
The emperor asked a few words about Guangshanku, and when he heard his intentions, he shook his head and said: "The fourth child has already visited, and the fourteenth is fine. You don't need to make a special trip, anyway, he will come back in half a month. The palace is here."
Although the emperor began to suspect that the fourteenth elder brother was too happy to be unrestrained outside, would he refuse to come back, and he would have to be arrested.
The eighth elder brother showed surprise. After all, he really didn't expect the fourth elder brother to go to Xidaying to see the fourteenth elder brother so soon. The relationship between the two is no secret in the palace. trip.
His surprise subsided in an instant, and he said with a smile: "Since the fourth brother has been there, then Huang Ama might as well allow the son to go back and bring the fourteenth brother back to the palace?"
The emperor thought for a while, the fourth elder brother might not be able to suppress the monkey like the fourteenth elder brother, and the eighth elder brother might have a way, so he nodded and gave the task of taking the fourteenth elder brother back to the palace to the eighth elder brother.
The eighth elder brother responded with a smile, and then sent someone to ask Concubine De if there was anything she wanted to bring to the fourteenth elder brother, and some food could be used by the fourteenth elder brother on the way.
Concubine De learned that he hadn't been able to go there recently, at least he was able to pick up the fourteenth brother back in half a month, so she asked people to thank the eighth brother, and didn't want to give anything away.
Since the fourteenth elder brother will return to the palace by then, what is better to eat and use directly in the palace, why bother?
The eighth elder brother only asked, since he didn't have it, he let it go.
The nanny next to Concubine De said strangely: "Why didn't your mother agree to the eighth elder brother, at least I can send some food and clothes first, so that the fourteenth elder brother can change into new clothes, so that I can pad my stomach on the way."
Hearing this, Concubine De smiled and said: "Why do I have to explain such a trivial matter in person, Brother Ba will definitely do it properly, if I take the initiative to speak up, I have to owe him this favor."
Brother Ba is shrewd, like a little fox, if not, why would he send someone to ask her, so she wouldn't be fooled!
The fourth elder brother learned that the emperor sent the eighth elder brother back to pick up the fourteenth elder brother back to the palace. He felt a little regretful and more relieved.
As for Elder Fourteen's expression of "everything is fine outside, he doesn't want to go back at all and just wants to stay for a while", it is not an easy task to catch him back, so let Eighth Elder Brother worry about it Bar!
When the eighth elder brother returned to Baylor's mansion, he suddenly remembered that the fourth elder brother also gave him something, but he didn't open it because he was busy all the time, so he asked the attendant to deliver it now.
A jar of Yurong Ointment had a very mild smell after opening it. When he smelled it carefully, he found that the smell was actually Clivia.
A gentleman, so is it suitable for this taste?
The eighth elder brother smiled slightly, only thinking that Geng Gege in the fourth elder brother's backyard is a wonderful person. Everyone's gifts are different, but they are unexpectedly suitable and lovable.
If it wasn't for this Geng Gege's suggestion, the fourth elder brother would not be so considerate. Not only did all the brothers give it away, but he also knew that everyone gave it differently.
The taste sent by the prince is particularly special, it is the aroma of grass and trees.
When the eighth elder brother went to see the eldest elder brother, he learned that the gift was Yurong ointment without fragrance.The elder brother is impatient to use this, but Da Fujin likes it very much.
The child was still young and couldn't stand the fragrance. He didn't rub anything in the winter, and his cheeks were dry and painful. It happened that this Yurong Ointment had no fragrance, so Da Fujin tried it a little, and found that the skin was not only dry, but also smoother than before. It slipped a lot, and I fell in love with it immediately. It happened that the elder brother didn't want it, so she kept all the jars for her own use.
The eldest brother didn't think so, and Da Fujin gave it all if he liked it.
However, Yingying Yanyan in the backyard watched Dafujin come out of confinement, her face was a little dark yellow and haggard
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