The Resplendent Farming Apothecary

Where's that over there? Gu Ye pointed to the well-built Zhuangzi next door and asked.

There, it's Mrs. Dongping Hou's Zhuangzi. She lives in Zhuangzi all the year round, so she shouldn't have any plans to sell it. Chu Mubai showed a gossip smile.

Gu Ye raised his eyebrows. Mrs. Hou's residence lived in Zhuangzi all year round, and there must be some hidden feelings in it. She has no interest in other people's secrets, but it is a pity that there is no chance to buy Zhuangzi.

The Chu brothers and their younger sister walked around the neighborhood, only Princess Rong and Zhuangzi in the Marquis of Dongping's mansion were the most suitable for her. Near lunch time, Chu Xiaowu and Chu Xiaoliu went up the mountain to catch two pheasants and three hares, and prepared to roast them in a shady place at the foot of the mountain.

Unexpectedly, a cloud drifted from nowhere. Seeing that the cloud layer was not thick, it was just a light gray patch. After it floated over, it rained quite a bit, and it all fell on them.

The few of them are nothing, they are strong, and the most important thing is that their sister is also wet. If they don't find a place to change their clothes, they may catch a cold. In desperation, a group of people knocked on the door of Dongpinghou Zhuangzi.

Yo! This is... hunting and raining? A refreshing female voice sounded from behind the Chu brothers and sisters. Gu Ye followed his brothers and turned to look at a woman of about twenty-six or seven years old, wearing a neat riding suit, a hat on her head, and a fishing rod in her hand. Behind her, the head of a seven- or eight-year-old boy stuck out, looking at them curiously.

Chu Musong stepped forward and clasped his fists in a salute, We are from Duke Zhenguo's mansion, and today we brought our sister to the suburbs to relax. Who would have thought it was such a coincidence that it was raining, and we came here to borrow Madam's Zhuangzi to escape.

Yo! It's from Duke Zhenguo's mansion! The two of you look almost exactly the same, they should be little four and five, right? This one is white, tender, and delicate, and looks a bit like your mother, so it must be little six. ! Mrs. Dongping Hou smiled brightly, obviously in a good mood. No matter how you look at it, it doesn't look like someone who was driven into Zhuangzi.

Yo! This little girl is beautiful, with delicate eyebrows, and a very pleasing appearance. Is this the girl you just got back from your house? Mrs. Dongpinghou looked at Gu Ye carefully, and kept admiring her words. .

Gu Ye bowed his knees and saluted her a little embarrassedly, but was supported by Mrs. Dongping Hou. The slightly strong hand showed that her master had practiced kung fu. Mrs. Dongping Hou smiled and said, I'm not so particular about it here. Come in, I'll find some clothes for you to put on, be careful if you catch a cold. Tourmaline, go to the kitchen and order to cook some ginger soup to ward off the cold for the guests.

Tourmaline is the maid standing behind Mrs. Dongping Hou, carrying a bucket. The brothers and sisters were busy interrupting Mrs. Dongping Hou. Mrs. Dongping Hou smiled and said, My parents' family is a family friend with your Chu family, so you don't have to be so polite. Today, you have a good time, and Fei'er and I caught two big fish.

Gu Ye, a foodie, stretched out her head and saw that it was indeed two big black fish. She couldn't help but said, This is good. It tastes great when it is made into boiled fish or pickled fish.

Oh? Aren't these two dishes the signature dishes of Qingfeng House? The cook in my village can't make them. When Mrs. Dongping Hou saw the little girl mentioning the food, her eyes were bright, and the corner of her mouth smiled. The meaning is stronger. She doesn't have a daughter, and she is the most rare of such beautiful and unpretentious little girls.

I know the recipe. If Madam doesn't dislike it, I can go to the kitchen to help the cook in Guizhuang. Gu Ye hadn't eaten these two dishes for a long time, and he couldn't help but want to try it.

Oh? Miss Chu is good at cooking? Mrs. Dongping Hou was a little puzzled. What is the origin of this little girl who was just retrieved by the Duke of Zhen Guo's mansion, and she actually knew the recipe of Qingfenglou's signature dish.

Gu Ye smiled and shook his head, and said, I just have a tongue that is more sensitive than others. After tasting most of the delicacies, I can distinguish the ingredients eight or nine out of ten. As for the heat, The cook needs to master it herself.”

What she said was indeed true. However, most of Qingfenglou's dishes are made by her, and she will not say it easily.

Oh? That's really great! You know, the dishes at Qingfeng House are good, but it's too hard to get a table, sometimes ten days in advance, you may not be able to get it. If you can eat it once, It's not easy. Today at noon, thanks to Miss Chu, I will try Qingfenglou's signature dishes! Mrs. Dongpinghou was born in a family of military generals, she was outspoken and straightforward. Gu Ye had a good impression of her.

Hearing this, Gu Ye smiled slightly and said, Madam, just call me 'Ye'er'.

Okay. Calling Miss Chu is indeed quite an outsider. Mrs. Dongping Hou took the little girl to her room, found a dress that she had no upper body on, and asked the little girl to put it on.

The little girl was not yet grown, her skirt was dragging on the ground, her sleeves were longer than the back of her hands, and she was swaying and swaying like someone singing a big show. After changing out, Gu Ye stepped on the hem of the skirt and almost fell a dog gnawing at the mud. Mrs. Dongping Hou smiled: I see that you and my younger son are about the same height. I just helped him make a suit the day before yesterday. If Ye'er doesn't dislike it, just wear his.

Gu Ye naturally didn't care about these little details, so he came out in the sky blue men's clothes, and his hair was combed into a high ponytail. The clothes were just right, but Gu Ye couldn't be happy. She was about the same size as an eight-year-old kid!

Mrs. Dongping Hou seemed to have sensed her intentions, and said with a smile: My two sons have followed their grandfathers and uncles, and they are running fast! Don't look at Fei'er is only eight years old, many civil servants are eleven or twelve years old. My child, he can't catch up with him!

After hearing this, Gu Ye felt a little relieved. However, Mrs. Dongping Hou added: Your father and your brothers are not short. You probably followed your mother...

Gu Ye's heart began to feel depressed again - although Jun was born in the north, he was not tall among women. The Mrs. Dongpinghou in front of her is half a head taller than her mother! Alas... I don't know if her wish to exceed one meter six will be realized in this life.

Mrs. Dongpinghou thought the little girl was really interesting, and her emotions were all on her face. How scared she was that she wouldn't grow taller!

Mrs. Dongping Hou couldn't help comforting: You are still young! Then, who's girl has grown several inches after she is married. Eat more, sleep more, run and jump, let's be a family of military generals, don't learn from those little girls who are sour Confucianism. , speaking weakly, one step cannot kill an ant...

Gu Ye chuckled. This Mrs. Dongping Hou is really interesting! she likes!

After changing her clothes and going to the living room in the front yard, the brothers saw her dressed in men's clothes and couldn't help joking: Yo! When did we have a seventh brother?