dressed as a scholar

Fang Yu heard the familiar voice coming from above his head again, he raised his head: "Brother Li, Brother Ji is here too!"

"I heard that Brother Fang was injured while riding a horse a few days ago. I saw that Brother Fang was in good spirits, but he is in good health? He still has such a carefree attitude..."

The two of them didn't know Qiao Hezhi, they could only tell from upstairs that he was a little brother from his figure, because they had never talked about family affairs in their previous relationship, so they were afraid that the name was wrong and would cause criticism, so their words were casual. Not finished.Li Yun is well-informed and knowledgeable, so he knows that men are more flirtatious, and there are many people in the capital who have fun in the market with their lovers, but few people go out with their wives.

But Fang Yu... As far as he knew, he didn't seem like a good friend.

"Ashamed." Fang Yu said, "I forgot to introduce, this is my husband."

Qiao Hezhi also stopped the horse when he heard the sound, and had to keep silent. He didn't expect to meet acquaintances here, and when he heard Fang Yu cheerfully greeted and chatted with someone, he wished he could pull a piece of cloth to cover his face On, of course, his own should be covered.

But at this point in the conversation, he could only bite the bullet and nod to the two scholars, as if to salute.

Li Yun saw that the man on the horse had a handsome face, but he was quite beautiful, so it was no wonder that Fang Yu would take the horse with him when he went out for a walk, so he couldn't help but joked with Fang Yu: "It's better to be famous than to be famous. I think it was because of the husband's hand that I met Brother Fang at the beginning. Good cooking skills, Brother Fang really loves and envies others when he teaches his husband how to ride a horse."

Fang Yu laughed, and couldn't be more sincere: "I'm sorry, I don't know how to ride a horse. It was Fu Lang who took me for a ride."

Qiao Hezhi stared at Fang Yu with wide eyes: Why do you say that!

Fang Yu also looked back at the past with wide eyes: It was originally~

Li Yun and Ji Yunlu were taken aback when they heard the words, and couldn't help but look at each other. Even the most serious Ji Yunlu couldn't help but smile, and when the words came to his lips, he only uttered a sentence: "Brother Fang really... So elegant!"

"It's also true that my family was poor when I was young, and I didn't have the opportunity to learn equestrianism. Today, the Yue family gave me two good horses, and I will make an effort as well. Don't wait for another day to show my timidity." Fang Yu waved his hand: "Let's go, two dear friends, I won't bother you two for tea, we'll meet again some other day."

Watching the horse go all the way on the bluestone slabs of the long street, Ji Yunlu smiled and shook his head: "Brother Fang is really a strange person, he is not afraid of losing face at all."

But Li Yun's eyes were vicious: "We usually want face, but we don't want face when we get involved with his husband. It's outrageous. I just saw that his husband is clearly gentle and virtuous. Last time I had a drink Together, he found a few prostitutes to accompany him, he insisted that the housekeepers were strict and refused to drink until I called them back."

"Is there really such a thing?" Ji Yunlu said: "I have also heard some gossip. I heard that he married the only son of the tea merchant Qiao's family. Not entirely true, it seems that we were in love with the young master of the Qiao family in the first place. Besides, brother Fang's words are open and honest, and he doesn't show any hidden attitude, which is admirable."

Li Yun took a sip of tea: "In the end, brother Fang is living happily, he is a sensible person."

Here, Qiao Hezhi and Fang Yu found a small shop selling sugar-fried chestnuts, and tied the horses to a tree outside. Qiao Hezhi said, "Are you two classmates just now?"

"They're all from Hande College, and they're not in the same classroom." As Fang Yu said that, he added, "It's Li Yun from the school government and Ji Yunlu from the Tongpan Mansion that I saw today when I was inviting you."

Qiao Hezhi's eyebrows tightened when he heard the words: "Why didn't you tell me earlier, and you didn't hide it at all, and you weren't afraid to laugh at you in private."

"They're not the ones who gossip in private, otherwise I wouldn't make friends with them, don't worry. Besides, I'm just riding a horse with you, and Li Yun is still looking for me to drink and have sex with prostitutes! I can say whatever I have today, and it’s pretty clear, if they suspect me, they will definitely alienate themselves in the future, if they just keep it secret, I’m afraid it will be easier to quarrel if they learn something from others in the future.”

Qiao Hezhi thought about it carefully, and felt that what Fang Yu said was indeed reasonable.

Walking a horse is a trivial matter, he is afraid that these scholars who come from a high family will look down on him who came from a merchant, and then they will not wait to see Fang Yu who married him, so he subconsciously wants to hide these things, just as Fang Yu said, it can be covered up For a while, it can't be concealed for the rest of my life. If I put these things on the bright side early in the morning, there will be no disputes because of these things in the future. If I have more contacts and deep feelings, and then part ways because of family discord, on the contrary Even more regrettable.

He felt that Fang Yu was much clearer than him in looking at many things, but he still looked at people fiercely and said: "That, that is also the communication between you men in the past, and it is the first time that the person you know sees me now." It’s just such a scene, I still don’t know how to laugh at me, you will be a host in a few days, I will make up for the lack of time today.”

Fang Yu held Qiao Hezhi's hand: "Okay, okay, I'll follow your arrangement."

The business in the dry fruit shop during the New Year’s Eve is quite good, and people come here to buy snacks everywhere, and it’s useful for entertaining guests to pass the time. Put a plate on the table, and send the children to grab a handful for fun. It is comfortable to eat.

The two came here with the idea of ​​buying sugar-fried chestnuts. Although the local chestnuts are not big, they are plump and glutinous, and they are fragrant and powdery when peeled while they are hot. A small bag in an oiled paper bag is enough to peel for a long time.

After wandering into the shop, Fang Yu was not willing to buy chestnuts and left, so he looked around for fresh ones.

Dried red dates, wild medlars, pumpkin seeds and other dry goods are placed in big bags one after another. There are no melon seeds in this era, and he didn’t look at them after shopping around. It’s a pity, after all, melon seeds are outstanding among dried fruits. represent.

Although there are no melon seeds, but now there is a substitute for melon seeds, watermelon seeds.

These watermelon seeds are not the seeds of the sweet watermelon that we eat in summer, but a kind of seed called da melon, which is flat and much larger than the sweet watermelon seeds we eat, somewhat like pumpkin seeds.

These watermelon seeds are mostly used in restaurants and teahouses these days, and they bought some at home a while ago, and he saw Mrs. Chen eating them happily in the house.He has also tasted it, it is crispy, crispy and fragrant, but there is only one flavor.

"Hezhi, let's buy some more watermelon seeds and go back."

Fang Yu thought about it, and the watermelon seeds and melon seeds of later generations have many kinds of flavors, such as salty, milky, green tea, and even rattan pepper, etc. If they are light and have no special features, then they can make some other flavors by themselves, which can also be a novelty.

He shared his thoughts with Qiao Hezhi, and Qiao Hezhi said with a smile: "When it comes to food, you can always be creative. Then buy more and go home and try it first. If it works, it's not in vain toss."

"Okay. But this shop is full of dry goods. If you want to make other flavors, you have to use raw watermelon seeds."

The two of them went to the farmers who produced watermelon seeds from the shop owner. Watermelon seeds are considered as a snack food for the masses. There are many people who eat them and many people grow them, so they are easy to buy.

Wash the watermelon seeds, drain and stir-fry, add salt and sugar mixed water into the pot and stir-fry together with the watermelon seeds, and wait for them to dry and stir-fry.

Qiao Hezhi already had skills in his body, and he was able to grasp the heat and other matters with ease. Under the guidance of Fang Yu's methodology like memorizing poems, he succeeded in one attempt.

I have to thank Fang Yu for his love of researching and recording food in the past. Although he doesn't know how to practice it, he remembers the theory.

The taste of the watermelon seeds fried with salt and sugar is naturally richer, crispy and has a salty-sweet taste, so you can't stop eating.

Although things are good, items such as salt and sugar are quite expensive at present, and ordinary people can't afford such a toss, not only salt and sugar, but also several flavors that Fang Yu wants to toss, such as matcha , rattan pepper, soy sauce and other flavors are all made with precious ingredients.

It's not that people today don't know how to study food. Watermelon seeds are so popular that there is only one original flavor, and it's really impossible to toss with other flavors. If it is successful, it will generate a large amount of income. If it is not successful, it will ruin the oil and salt essence. Expensive seasoning.

According to the method of frying watermelon seeds with salt and sugar, making other flavors of watermelon seeds is actually just changing the soup without changing the medicine. You just have to consider the proportion, and you can’t make the taste too strong, otherwise it will be boring and costly. The gain outweighs the loss, but with Xiao Qiao around, it is rare to overturn after making several flavors~

The two spent a full day in the small kitchen. Qiao Hezhi was busy in front of the stove with his apron on, while Fang Yu took notes with a pen and paper beside him, jotting down recipes, heat, and time... jumping up and down. , Seeing that he is busier than Qiao Hezhi, it is clearly a matter of hard work, and the two of them work together like this, and they don't feel bored or tired after a busy day.

When the sky darkened, the two made four flavors of watermelon seeds, plus one original flavor, which happened to be a five-pack.

Fang Yu was in a great mood, and sent a lot of watermelon seeds to the Longevity Hall. The servants of the family got a handful of early adopters of different flavors, and all of them got together to exchange flavors. They were all made of precious ingredients. Eating, I still can't eat outside now, and I'm so happy to hold a handful.

"You have so many ideas."

Qiao Hezhi was holding the watermelon seeds, and he couldn't restrain his joy. Although he made it himself, it was hard to think about it without Fang Yu's prescription.

Fang Yu ate a few of them, among which his favorite was the matcha flavor, which had a fragrance of tea, and was specially roasted with Qiao’s tea leaves. It is also best-selling: "I see that the taste is good. Pack some and send them to your home, so that your father-in-law and mother-in-law can taste our handicrafts. My father-in-law sent two good horses, and there is nothing to show my filial piety in return. Nowadays This watermelon seed comes in handy."

Qiao Hezhi nodded happily. Fang Yuji was concerned about his mother's house, so he was naturally happy, so he immediately ordered Si Yu to do it.

It is fresh and not new, and it is practical for home use. Fang Yu thinks that he can make an exquisite package to give away before going to the upper bunk of the book and tea room. When you go out, you can just eat and drink empty-handed on weekdays, and it would be rude not to give some gifts when you visit during the New Year's Eve.