Yuanxiu went back to the house and changed into a lavender plain brocade dress, and braided her thick black hair into a braid in front of the mirror.She wanted to take a hair rope, but she withdrew her hand as soon as she touched the wooden box, and then took out a soft and delicate ribbon from the small drawer of the dresser cabinet.

Compared with ordinary delicately embroidered headbands, this lavender ribbon has no fine stitches, and even has some frizzy threads on the edges. It looks like a fabric torn from somewhere, not a Proper headband.

She tied the arm-length ribbon around the end of her hair a few times, tied it into a big knot, looked around, and left the room with her hair neatly arranged.

This is the way to the kitchen, to be exact, the way to the kitchenette.

Because of Yuanxiu's illness, she doesn't like to interact with strangers very much, so she specially built a small kitchen in her yard, and once she can provide herself with meals, she doesn't need to bring them in from outside.Not only to prevent strangers from entering, Yuanxiu can also reduce the chance of leaving the yard.For her, this is something she can only wish for.

"Hi, miss." Hongluan folded her hands on her abdomen, her chin was slightly retracted, her eyes were fixed on the ground, and she didn't look at Yuanxiu.Otherwise, she would probably be surprised by the uncharacteristic dress of their young lady today.

"Who is in the kitchen now?" Yuan Xiu stood a few steps away from her, looked towards the kitchen and asked, "Is Hongyu there?"

"Sister Hongyu is not in the kitchen. She just delivered the tray and medicine bowl and left. The cook and helper Ah Feng should be the only ones in the kitchen now."

Speaking of which, Ah Feng's original name was not this, it was A Xiu when she first entered the mansion.The butler saw her and said that it collided with the young lady's name, so he changed her to Feng, Wang Feng.But everyone is used to calling her Ah Feng, and as time goes by, her surname is also forgotten.

"Stand back, I'll go in and take a look." After she finished speaking, she passed in front of Hong Luan, her waist-hip long braid dangling as she walked.Especially the bow tied with the lavender ribbon was swaying in the wind, Hongluan couldn't help but sneak a look up at Yuanxiu.

Touching that braid, I couldn't help but gasped.

I have been in the mansion for almost six years, and I have never seen a lady with braids. What happened today?Thinking that Yuanxiu was looking for Hongyu, Hongluan had a thought, and also wanted to ask Hongyu for clarification.Fortunately, I just asked casually, and now I have a direction to look for.

A faint white water vapor floated from the kitchen, and even the surrounding air became warmer because of it.

Yuanxiu stood outside the door, reached out and knocked on the door panel, "Is anyone there?" But no one answered, she raised the volume again, but still no one answered, she wanted to turn around and leave, but instead Hearing the sound of firewood crackling in the kitchen, he subconsciously stopped.

She hesitated for a moment, and pushed open the ajar kitchen door.

This is a very small room, and it can only accommodate less than ten people, and it can be squeezed together.The charcoal of the stove was burning vigorously, and from time to time, disobedient flames sprang out from it, licking the surroundings, and the walls made of blue stone bricks were already blackened.

On the counter in the kitchen were fresh vegetables, meat, and fish that had just been brought into the house this morning, some of which had already been cleaned, and some that hadn't even started processing.

Yuanxiu looked at it, her heart skipped a beat.But she didn't do it immediately, but called again, "Aunt Zhang, Ah Feng, are you there—"

No one should.

Relieved, Yuan Xiu squeezed her left hand, "I'll try too."

Looking at the things in front of her, her eyes were shining brightly, while she was rolling her sleeves, thinking about what to do, she jumped up with joy for this coming moment.

She used to be a free-spirited girl, she climbed into trees and water at home, and Mr. and Mrs. Yuan didn't discipline her much. They liked to see her stretch her nature and look unscrupulous.They all thought that she would continue to live a carefree life and find a good husband's family for her. It doesn't have to be rich, but it must be good to Yuanxiu.Everyone thinks beautifully, but ideals can never catch up with reality.

After something like that happened, she quickly became depressed, and she liked to lock herself in the house, and her condition became more and more serious, to the point where strangers were not allowed to enter.

During those days, the Yuan Mansion was shrouded in gloom all day long, and no one was smiling.Yuanxiu's situation was very bad. Apart from stopping her self-harm, everyone had to deal with her vigorous attacks.It was at this moment of deliriousness that Yuanxiu, who accidentally injured Mrs. Yuan, was completely defeated.

Not to mention talking, laughing, running, and thinking like a normal girl, she didn't even take half a step out of the room, even...

until now!She suddenly wanted to try the taste of cooking by herself, would it be particularly interesting, would it be delicious or unpalatable?She wants to leave the very commemorative first bite of the dish for others to taste...

Yuanxiu laughed, humming a little tune she heard from somewhere, grabbed a few pieces of dried tofu and chopped them up with a knife.Yuanxiu, who had never used a kitchen knife before, was very uncomfortable, and was a little terrified to see the flickering coldness of the blade.Also because of the first time the knife was used, those dried beans were cut into pieces, which was horrible.

By the time she's had a blast, the plate is piled high with her chopped potatoes, peppers, and chunks of meat.

There are two pots on the stove, one is boiling soup, and the other is still free, waiting for the master's favor.

Yuan Xiu touched the slightly hot pot, "Fortunately, I have you." She added a handful of firewood as she spoke, and the billowing black smoke that rushed suddenly sprayed her all over her head and face, and she choked until she was dizzy. come over.

"Cooking is really not easy." Wiping away tears from the corners of her eyes, Yuan Xiu secretly decided to give Aunt Zhang and Ah Feng a reward for working hard in the kitchen, and deducted it from her monthly bill.

Thinking of this, Yuanxiu poured a large spoonful of oil into the pot. It was a pity that she was inexperienced and didn't know how to wipe the mouth of the pot dry. The oil and water mixed and splashed on the back of her hand, so she shrank subconsciously, and the oil on the plate Most of the things have been poured into the pot.Anyway, it's already like this, so I simply smashed the jar and poured it all into it to stir fry. Although the smell of soy sauce, salt, sugar, and vinegar is a bit strange, it is not unacceptable.

Yuan Xiu thought a little proudly, sweating a little on her forehead after working for a long time.She leaned against the corner of the wall and sat on the bench, unconsciously falling asleep in such a daze.

A scream in her ear pulled him back from the dream, Yuanxiu was a little dissatisfied, but soon she smelled a strong burning smell, and stubbornly drilled it into her nose.

"This is... what's wrong?" She coughed and stood up.The black smoke billowing in the room has not dissipated, and it is still a little difficult to see people.She suddenly remembered something, and patted the man's arm and said, "The vegetables in my pot, help me look."

After speaking, I planned to fetch a basin of water to wash my face and hands.

"You said, this is your dish?" In the palm of the visitor was a palm-sized plate with...

"Me, mine?" Yuanxiu was confused, why is this dark thing with a strange smell here, and what is it?

"Miss, what kind of dish are you planning to cook?"

"Dried tofu, meat, potatoes...forget."

Seeing this, Ah Feng couldn't understand the cause and effect, and immediately nodded wildly, "I know, but who is the lady going to eat for?"

"Do whatever you want." Yuanxiu took a wet cloth from Ah Feng and wiped her hands, then added, "Something lighter."

"Hot and sour potato shreds, egg and meat soup, this one, it's light and easy to use." Speaking of which, Ah Feng picked up the knife and was about to chop the meat quickly, but was stopped by Yuan Xiu.

"No need, just teach me by the side, I'll be fine." She took the knife, weighed it in her hand, and looked at Ah Feng with urging eyes, as if saying hurry up, hurry up .

Ah Feng felt cold sweat coming out of her back, stammered and nodded, "Okay, okay, first of all..."

***

"I'm coming in." A familiar voice came from outside the room, it was Yuanxiu who had returned.

Jiuqing walked quickly to the bed, and turned on the bed quickly.But the movement was too fast, some Jia touched the injured leg, and grinned in pain, Yuanxiu saw this expression as soon as she opened the door.

She put the tray in her hand on the table, "What are you doing?"

Jiuqing quickly shook his head, "It's all right." After he finished speaking, he noticed Yuanxiu's attire, tilted his head to look at it for a while, and said with a smile, "Axiu, you are so beautiful." Yuanxiu with braids has a playful look. beautiful.

Yuan Xiu pursed her lips, glanced to the side, and said nothing.

"Is this dinner specially brought for me?" He deliberately sat up with some difficulty and stretched his neck to look.

"Yes, you eat first." Yuanxiu moved a small wooden table and put it on the bed, put the tray on the table, pointed at a few very simple and light side dishes and raised her chin, "Eat."

"This..." Jiuqing looked at the three dishes on the tray. The shredded potatoes were not evenly cut, and some parts were still slightly white when they were fried, as if they were not cooked enough.The egg custard looks good, with a layer of green onion sprinkled on top, but I don't know how it tastes.The last dish is a mixed cold dish, sprinkled with sesame seeds, it looks very light.

"Huh?" Yuan Xiu didn't speak, but looked at him sideways.

I don't know if it's an illusion, but Jiuqing seems to see a little nervousness from her expression.

"Is this made by the cook in the mansion?" Seeing Yuanxiu shaking his head, Jiuqing picked up a thickly cut potato shreds with chopsticks and said, "I think so too, the potatoes are cut too unevenly, look at this , It’s not fried for long enough, and it’s not cooked yet.” After talking, he chewed it a few times in his mouth, rubbed his cheeks, “I added too much vinegar, it’s so sour, and my teeth are clumsy.” After speaking, I immediately drank two sips Porridge.

"Is it really that bad?" Yuan Xiu turned around and sat back at the table, looked at the dishes and wanted to say something, after all, she didn't say anything. "Forget it, if you don't like it, I'm asking someone to change it."

"The cook in the yard is not here today. I asked someone to cook a few dishes at random. Maybe the craftsmanship is a bit poor. If you don't like it, don't force it." While speaking, his tone had cooled down, and his expression seemed calm.

Jiuqing looked at Yuanxiu, then at the dishes on the tray, and then at Yuanxiu. The chopsticks in his hand seemed to understand something bit by bit.

He picked up another chopsticks of minced meat and ate it into his mouth. It was a little salty, but the meat was still very tender and smelled delicious. It was just right with the porridge. Although it was not very delicious, it was not unpalatable either.

"Hey, this meat soup..." Jiuqing said to himself, "It looks so inconspicuous, but it tastes so delicious. Sure enough, you can't just look at the food, you have to eat it to taste it. It’s mine.” After that, she asked Yuanxiu expectantly, “Axiu, who made this minced meat egg custard? It tastes like it was made by my mother. I really want to meet you. Can you bring it to me? ?"

This is the first time Jiuqing called her that, it sounds a bit...

Yuanxiu squeezed her sleeves nervously, trying to calm herself down, "Really... I'll ask her if she wants to come, and if she doesn't, I can't force her to come." After speaking, she swallowed, "It will really be like Did your mother do it?"

How is it possible, he doesn't even have a mother, who will make it for him?

Jiuqing smiled and nodded, "Really."

"Even if it's Axiu, I won't let you eat it. This is mother's taste, and I want to have it exclusively." As he said that, Jiuqing covered the small bowl with his hands, and quickly cleaned up the small table dishes on the table.

"Thank you for me... the girl with the ingenuity." Jiu Qing said with a full hiccup.

"I will." Yuanxiu said lightly, got up and put away the things on the table, "I will let Hongyu take care of you for a few days."

"Miss, why do you pretend to be someone else?"

Yuan Xiu glanced at him, "Young Master Jiang, are you making fun of me? Could it be that you still haven't figured out what's wrong with me?"

"How dare you, Miss seems to have forgotten one thing."

"what?"

"On the boat today, you not only touched someone, but more than one, including me." Jiuqing smiled gently, and pointed to the palm of his hand, "Didn't you wipe the blood on it?"

"Why - I was the one who told you that it was rubbed by ruby." Yuan Xiu subconsciously denied it, but there was also some doubt in her heart.

When she was on the boat, she really couldn't bear to see the blood dripping from her palm, so she took out a handkerchief and wiped it.She didn't even remember it. If Jiuqing hadn't mentioned it, she might have forgotten it.

"How could I touch you."

Jiuqing smiled and did not expose, "Okay, you didn't touch us."

"You, you have a good rest, I'll go back first." Yuanxiu picked up the tray, hurriedly dropped a word, turned and fled the room.

"I'll make you better." Jiuqing said softly, looking at her palm.

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