Ye Zhenzhen didn't know that her watermelon planting business had been under suspicion.
She also grew watermelons in later generations. Her grandfather’s house had a large melon patch, which would attract a large group of badgers to eat them every summer. Even passers-by, when they were hot and thirsty, would pick one to cool down and quench their thirst.
, these are not worth mentioning, they are all normal phenomena.
However, the seeds of watermelons in later generations have been improved from generation to generation, so they have thin skin, more flesh and fewer seeds, and are full of juice and sweetness. However, the melons of this time are obviously insufficient, and they still taste astringent when eaten, which may be surprising to people nowadays.
, but for Ye Zhenzhen, who had eaten the improved melon, it was a pity.
But having something to eat is better than nothing, so she decided to plant it. If it could be improved from generation to generation, the taste might actually be improved.
So after picking the watermelon seeds, Ye Zhenzhen told her how to plant them and asked her servants to take the cut watermelons to Ye Dayong in the front yard.
Speaking of the Ye family, Ye Dayong was the most boring after they came to Beijing. Ye Sanyong traveled all over the country and met a lot of people, and he also had many relatives and friends in the capital. He could always go out and have fun these days;
He entrusted it to a colleague to borrow from the family school, so Ye Dayong had nothing to do except for daily pick-ups and drop-offs.
Ye Zhenzhen found something for him to do this time, and she was so excited that she couldn't wait for a moment, and went directly to Zhuangzi in the suburbs with her servants - this Zhuangzi was naturally one of Aunt Cui's dowry properties, and now it is also owned by her.
Ye Zhenzhen manages it.
Ye Zhenzhen, who is busy in the kitchen, doesn't know about this for the time being. She and Peng Peng are making taro balls by themselves. The taro balls are made from the fragrant taro that Aunt Ye brought to Beijing. They are peeled and steamed, then stirred with tapioca flour, and then poured in
Knead it into a ball with hot water and then shape it into the shape you like.
As for fresh milk, these days, rich families don’t like to drink cow’s milk, and goat’s milk is often available. Ye Zhenzhen originally didn’t like the fishy smell of goat’s milk, but pregnant women are prone to calcium deficiency, so drinking more goat’s milk is also good, so she
Zhuangzi asked Zhuangzi to raise some dairy goats and deliver them to the house in rations every day. The goat milk was mixed with almonds or jasmine tea and was boiled. It did not have that fishy smell. Under the influence of Ye Zhenzhen, the Cui family was used to drinking it every day.
A cup is served, so fresh milk is also ready.
There were also a group of maids and women helping in the kitchen, so the finished product was quickly made. Put the fresh milk taro balls in ice cubes to chill, and then added the watermelon with seeds removed.
Have appetite.
When the taro balls entered his mouth, Peng Peng was immediately conquered by the soft and delicious taste of the taro balls. He took another bite of watermelon and drank a sip of fresh milk. The taste was as wonderful as nectar from heaven.
Ye Pengpeng's support made Ye Zhenzhen very happy. She immediately had the bowls filled and sent them to the front yard and the main house respectively. Because they had made a lot of food, there were still a lot of taro balls left. Ye Zhenzhen was worried about the lack of food in the hot weather.
It was easy to store, so I asked someone to send the rest to Chu Ningyan. Feng Lazi also liked to eat such soft and chewy things.
As soon as Ye Zhenzhen's fresh milk taro balls appeared, it instantly captured the appetite of the female members of the Cui family. Even Chu Ningyan had someone send a message back saying it was delicious, because Ye Zhenzhen had already asked someone to make it. She said
She has to research new ways to eat it and then send it to her later to honor her.
Ye Zhenzhen had no hope at all for Chu Ningyan's skill in frying the kitchen. However, the two old ladies at home had to take care of it. They had a huge appetite and ate two bowls in a row. If Ye Zhenzhen hadn't been afraid
Their indigestion was stopped, and they were afraid they would be able to eat again.
However, the kitchen has learned how to make this dessert, and this dessert can be kept on a regular basis in the future. Even if there is no watermelon, there will always be no shortage of fruits in summer, just eat it instead.
Ye Zhenzhen spent the whole day at home, not worrying about any other chores. However, as the sun went down, the leisure she had gained by escaping gradually disappeared, and she began to feel restless.
I don't know how long it took, Qiu Feng hurriedly walked into the room and reported: "Madam, the master is back and is now going to the main room to pay his respects to the old lady."
Clang.
The tea cup in Ye Zhenzhen's hand was not steady for a moment, and she knocked it directly on the corner of the table and fell into the blanket underneath. The porcelain pieces shattered on the ground. Qiu Feng was immediately startled and shouted: "Madam, you
You didn’t get scratched, did you?”
"I'm fine, just pick up the pieces..."
Her voice paused slightly, "Forget it, let Yuxiu and the others come in to clean up. You go to the main room and keep an eye on it. Tell me if you have any news."
Qiu Feng was puzzled. What news did Madam want? The master was wearing a sachet, which meant that Mo Mei was about to take action today. Why didn't Madam rush to stop it?
She couldn't understand, but the madam's face was so frightening that she didn't dare to ask any more questions. She quickly went outside to ask someone to come in and clean up, while she found an excuse to go to the main room to inquire about the news.
Cui Weizhen came back from the office early today. Although he wanted to see Zhen Zhen as soon as possible, he restrained his impulse and went to the main room to pay his respects to his mother.
At this time, Aunt Ye and Ye Pengpeng would take the initiative to avoid it, so there were only their mother and son and a few maids in the house. Since they had just received fresh food today, Aunt Cui thought about her son and asked the maids to bring it to her son to try.
He also said: "Zhen'er cooked this herself. I'll have it chilled and wait for you to come back. Please try it and see if it tastes good?"
Cui Weizhen had no appetite at first, but when he heard that Ye Zhenzhen made it himself, he agreed with a twitch of his eyebrows.
The one who came forward with the bowl was the plum blossom given by the old lady. I don’t know what kind of fragrance she smelled on her body, but it actually had a hint of sweetness that was alluring. Smell it, you can’t help but feel fascinated and your blood boils.
, Cui Weizhen was full of energy and was in a state of disarray, and he was caught off guard and couldn't control the changes in his body.
Cui Weizhen's face changed drastically. He always felt that something was wrong. Just when he was about to scold him, he heard a soft cry. When he looked up, he saw that Mo Mei tripped and fell straight into his arms with the bowl, and was poured on her body.
Without saying anything, even the sweet and tantalizing smell became more and more obvious.
Before Cui Weizhen could get angry, Mo Mei had already hurriedly struggled to get up from him, and knelt on the ground weeping and begging for mercy, with a delicate and pretty look: "It's all my fault for my clumsiness, what happened to the master."
It's a sin, please punish me."
Seeing the blue veins popping up on her son's forehead, he was obviously extremely patient. Aunt Cui also felt a little dissatisfied with Mo Mei, but seeing that she was the one rewarded by her mother, she didn't say much to scold her.
, just said lightly: "I will fine you two months' salary, go down, I don't need you to serve me today."
Mo Mei blushed and apologized, but did not go down. Instead, she looked at Cui Weizhen with misty eyes and said: "Please let me make atonement for your sins and change your clothes. Madam, it is inconvenient to have both bodies now.
If you go back like this, I'm afraid you might disturb her, who is tired from your work."
