Beautiful woman

Chapter 29 Chapter 29 Fried Tofu

He didn't want to try her skills, he just wanted to test whether she was serious about opening a foot shop!
Although Qin Xiangxiang was thinking this, he had a troubled expression on his face: "Why is this so embarrassing? After all, we are in Baoxiang Temple."

The old monk said: "The female donor can use the items and ingredients in the kitchen. In fact, I like to compete with others on cooking skills, so feel free to invite the female donor."

A good monk doesn't like to chant sutras, but likes to practice cooking skills.Qin Xiangxiang had a smile on his face: "You're welcome, then. Hongxiu, come and help me."

After checking the ingredients in the kitchen, Qin Xiangxiang decided to make the most ordinary fried tofu.

Qin Xiangxiang has always liked to wear clothes with narrow sleeves, and today she dressed more neatly to study.

The old monk observed Qin Xiangxiang's gesture of cutting tofu with a knife, and nodded slightly towards Ma Sizhi.

Hong Xiu was in a hurry to start the fire. Qin Xiangxiang also gave Hong Xiu some guidance.The old monk was a little confused. This Mrs. Qin's maid was not as good as Mrs. Qin in doing rough work.

Qin Xiangxiang fried the tofu slowly, poured on the sauce, and sprinkled with chopped green onion, and asked Hongxiu to bring it to Ma Sizhi: "Please use it, Ma Sizhi."

The tofu cut into cubes is slowly fried over low heat until golden brown on the outside. Then it is topped with sauce and set off with chopped green onions. At least it looks good in appearance.

Ma Sizhi picked up a piece, put it into his mouth, and chewed it slowly.

He is also quite polite when eating.Qin Xiangxiang couldn't imagine that he actually suspected her of being the murderer!
Ma Sizhi smiled and said, "Madam Qin's craftsmanship is actually quite good."

Qin Xiangxiang also laughed: "Then Ma Sizhi will have to support me more in the future. If it is convenient, I can promote it for me."

"That's no problem." Ma Sizhi's attitude was very gentle.

Qin Xiangxiang said, "Although Ma Sizhi is from Dali Temple and is in charge of big cases, I have a question for Ma Sizhi."

"Madam Qin, just say it."

"Ma Sizhi, please save me. I have been busy opening foot shops these past two days, but I just found out that the shops and foot shops in Shuichuan Alley actually have to pay a head fee. I have always been ignorant, so I would like to ask Ma Sizhi, Is this a head fee that every merchant in Kyoto has to pay?"

A trace of surprise flashed in Ma Sizhi's eyes, and he quickly regained his composure: "Although I am an official, I am not familiar with every tax in Kyoto. However, since Mrs. Qin has asked me, I will ask the Ministry of Household Affairs Colleagues asked, but there is a capitation fee."

Qin Xiangxiang smiled brightly: "Then there will be Lao Ma Si Zhi."

Now that he had learned and cooked vegetarian food, Qin Xiangxiang didn't want to stay longer in Baoxiang Temple. He said that he had to go back and clean up the shop, so he said goodbye to Ma Sizhi.

Ma Sizhi watched Qin Xiangxiang's figure disappear behind the red wall. A young novice walked in and whispered to Ma Sizhi: "Ma Sizhi, just now Liao Pingshi took away Jiang Hongsheng, the grandson of General Yude."

Ma Si hummed.

The young novice added: "The eldest lady of the Qin family wanted to enter the dormitory, but Jiang Hongsheng drove her away."

"Is that so? It's quite interesting." Ma Sizhi sat lazily on the little lazi and waved to the little novice monk, "Go down."

As soon as the young novice left, Ma Sizhi said to the old monk, "Monk, what do you think?"

The old monk said: "I think Mrs. Qin's cooking skills are pretty good. Her cooking skills are not just four or five years old, but only two or three years old."

"You old monk, you know that's not what I'm asking."

"Oh, Mrs. Qin has a calm look on her face. Her first half of life was rough, but after going through all the vicissitudes of life, she will be safe and prosperous."

Ma Sizhi: "..." That's not what he asked!
However, the old monk had already rolled up his sleeves and washed his hands, preparing to make peach blossom cakes for him.The old monk never liked to talk when he was cooking delicious food.

Ma Sizhi was indeed very tired, so he leaned against the wall and fell asleep.

The young novice just now came in quietly again. Before he could say anything, Ma Sizhi opened his eyes.He hadn't slept for two nights and his eyes were red.

The young novice said: "Thank you, Ma Sizhi, Qin Wanwan has been escorted back to Dali Temple."

Ma Si straightened up and left.

The old monk didn't even look up: "The peach blossom cake is ready and sent to your home."

Ma Sizhi didn't answer.

After coming out of Baoxiang Temple, Qin Xiangxiang led Hongxiu straight to the blacksmith shop.She sneezed several more times along the way. Hongxiu hesitated several times, and finally couldn't help but persuade Qin to think about it: "Madam, if you are suffering from the cold, you'd better go home and rest first."

Qin Xiangxiang tightened his headscarf, glanced at Hong Xiu, then looked around again, then approached Hong Xiu and whispered: "Young man last night, do you still remember?"

Remember, why don't you remember?
Qin Xiangxiang decided to tell Hong Xiu this secret: "He lives in our foot shop."

Hongxiu looked at Qin Xiangxiang in shock.

"Yang Dagui is also here." Qin Xiangxiang threw another thunderbolt.

"It's just that he was seriously injured and is still unconscious."

Hongxiu's face was filled with astonishment: "Madam, I will keep this a secret."

Red sleeves are indeed very safe.Qin Xiangxiang hesitated whether to tell her Mu Ting's true identity.But then I thought about it, the less Hongxiu knew, the better it would be for her.

Qin Xiangxiang didn't say anything, and Hongxiu didn't ask.Her father did train Hong Xiu very well.

Qin Xiangxiang thought about the gangs that Mu Ting mentioned last night and asked Hongxiu: "Did my father tell you about the gangs in North Korea?"

Hongxiu was a little embarrassed and hesitated to speak.Qin Xiangxiang looked at her: "Why, is it complicated?"

Forget it, the master is like this now, there is nothing else he can’t say.Hongxiu made up her mind: "Madam, actually, I like to get people to join forces. If you form a clique, I will be the first to do it."

Qin Xiangxiang looked at Hong Xiu in disbelief.Her father is actually a gang leader?

Hongxiu said: "My master has always been on the same side as Li Yushi. All the officials in their Yushitai are on their side. Dali Temple is under the Yushitai, so naturally most of the officials are also with them. As for other officials , I don’t know much about this. When the master comes back, he won’t talk about many things in the court.”

No wonder her father and Li Zhuang impeached whomever they wanted. It turned out to be the reason!
Wait, then one of her father and Li Zhuang was expelled from Beijing and the other was killed. Could it be that person's handiwork?
Qin Xiangxiang stood still and thought about it carefully, and suddenly felt a shiver all over his body.

A gust of spring breeze blew by, and she sneezed hard several times.

Hongxiu looked at Qin Xiangxiang worriedly.

Qin Xiangxiang pressed his nose with a handkerchief and said with a strong nasal voice: "Let's go to the drug store to grab some medicine."

Qin Xiangxiang bought a lot of cooking utensils, and the blacksmith shop sent a young apprentice to help deliver the cooking utensils to the shop on a wheelbarrow.

On the way, Qin Xiangxiang also bought some rice noodles and condiments and took them back to the foot shop.

The young apprentice diligently helped them with the cooking utensils. Qin Xiangxiang rewarded him with two cents, and the young apprentice left happily.

The foot shop was quiet, and it didn't look like there was anyone there.

Qin Xiangxiang asked Hongxiu to wash rice and make porridge, while he went into the wine cellar to find someone.

When she arrived at the door, someone suddenly tapped her on the left shoulder: "Ms. Qin."

Qin Xiangxiang knew it was Mu Ting without turning around.

She turned to look at him: "You are very brave. You suffered a lot last night, but you still dare to go today."

Mu Ting didn't take it seriously: "If I were a coward and afraid of death, I wouldn't come all the way here."

It is true.

Qin Xiangxiang asked him: "Is Yang Dagui awake?"

"Not yet. Did you catch the cold and your nasal voice is so heavy?" Mu Ting was careful.

Qin Xiangxiang glared at him, and he had the nerve to say, if he hadn't taken her quilt last night, would she have caught a cold?But it was a blessing in disguise. Fortunately, she caught a cold and was able to go to the drug store to get medicine openly.

Mu Ting looked in the direction of the kitchen: "Is your maid reliable?"

(End of this chapter)