Daqi Emperor's Concubine

Chapter 86 That's the way it is, let's say goodbye to the old and welcome the new together

"I've seen seniors! Seniors, why did you bring Yuyan to the capital? I didn't mention this in the letter I received before, and you still appear here on such a day. What's the matter?" After being brought to the inn by Wu Suiyi, Bao Qingwu saw Old Man Nanhuai and Ban Yuyan, and asked directly.

"Hehe, it's nothing, I just want to come to a lively place. Because the reason why I live in seclusion in Zhongnan Mountain is because it is very quiet, but sometimes it is quiet for a long time, and I also want to feel the lively voices. It’s better to be lively during the festival, so we arrived in Kyoto more than 20 days ago. I didn’t intend to inform you, because of course you reunited with your husband and children on such days, So I won't bother you, I didn't expect you to leave the palace, and I saw Suiyi." Nanhuai old man said with a gentle smile.

"It turned out to be like this, and it's good that nothing happened. Since you are here to feel the lively voices, and today is the New Year's Eve, let us all come to have a good New Year's Eve. Hongyi, there should be another courtyard near here Yes, because you will occasionally go out of the palace to go on tour, so this is where you live temporarily, since the senior and Yu Yan are here, it is better to let them live there, it is always much more convenient than the inn." Mackerel Qingwu Relieved, he patted Ma Yuyan on the shoulder, and then asked Qi Hongyi.

"Well, of course it's okay, because it's rare for senior and Yu Yan to come to the capital, so of course I have to take good care of it, so let's go to another courtyard!" It was unexpected, but since they came, they, as the hosts, of course had to entertain them well.Moreover, Qi Hongyi could also see that Ba Qingwu valued Ba Yuyan, and even though he was only 11 years old, he already had calmness and composure, obviously because his seniors had educated him very well.

"Come on, this is the other courtyard. I have already had someone bring flour, vegetables, meat and some ingredients. Because Qingwu said that I want to make dumplings, so wait for everyone to do it, make a good meal of dumplings, and then have a New Year's Eve dinner I will do it later. The five of us will each be in charge of a procedure, and we will have a lively new year." After Qi Hongyi led everyone to the kitchen, he pointed to the things on the table and said.

"Okay, because whether it's family or friends, they have to come to celebrate the New Year. It's rare that we have the opportunity to get together this year, so let's make dumplings together. Whether it will or not, there will be a New Year's atmosphere. !" Maca Qingwu said while rolling up her sleeves.Because dumplings can be eaten no matter it’s Chinese New Year or festivals, especially when everyone gets together, you come to roll the dumpling wrappers, I come to chop the dumpling fillings, and chat with each other about homework, which is very lively.

"Sister, I'm here to roll the dumpling wrappers, because there are only me and the master on the mountain, so I have learned to cook and cook in the past few years. Although I haven't made dumplings, I have made steamed buns. The principle should be similar! "Ba Yuyan was the first to respond. She was very supportive of her sister, and making dumplings sounds very good.

"Okay, then you will be in charge of rolling the dumpling wrappers, then Hong Yi will be in charge of chopping the meat and vegetables, Mr. Wu will be in charge of making the stuffing, I will be in charge of kneading the dough at the beginning and making the dumplings later, and you will be in charge, senior." The dumplings are cooked! Even if there are no other dishes, it is enough for us to eat. And there are two jars of wine here, except me and Yuyan, the three of you can have a good drink!" The movement on the face is also non-stop, and the strength of the dough is well mastered.

"Okay, sister, I've already rolled out several dumpling wrappers, let's see if the thickness is okay, and wait until you use it to make dumplings." After rolling out ten sheets of dumpling wrappers, Ma Yuyan said, Just asked Macabara Qingwu.Because he has to make sure that the thickness of the skin he is currently rolling is acceptable before he can continue to roll the rest of the skin.

"Well, make it thicker, because if it is too thin, the dumplings will fall apart when cooking, and it will not be easy to close. But this is the first time you rolled the dumpling wrapper, Yuyan, and it is very Not bad, let's continue!" As Ma Qingwu said, he continued to divide the dough into balls, five people, and cook about 130 dumplings. She and Yuyan's appetite will be less, but even if they can't eat It doesn't matter if there is one bowl left.

"Okay, the dumplings are all wrapped, now put them in the pot and cook for a quarter of an hour, or if any of you want to eat fried, I will put the dumplings in water, and then put them in the oil pan to fry, Does anyone want to eat fried food?" After making the last dumpling, Mackerel Qingwu asked. "Qingwu, I think this is good, you cook [-] dumplings, and then fry the remaining [-] dumplings, then put the boiled and fried dumplings into two big bowls , we want to eat fried dumplings and boiled dumplings, so we can eat them by ourselves." Qi Hongyi suggested again.

"Okay, this is pretty good! Then I'll make a few more side dishes and eat them together, and the New Year's Eve dinner will be ready." Ma Qingwu said, washed the vegetables and turned them over in the pot Stir-fried, made the remaining meat stuffing into sugar, and finally made a shredded apple, two dishes and one soup, plus dumplings, the simple New Year’s Eve dinner was ready, and although there were only three dishes, but because it was already With dumplings, there is no need to worry about not being full.

"Okay, the dishes are all ready. Let's start eating now. I wish you all the best of luck and good health in the new year! Whether you are an old man or a child, you can have a lot of blessings." She raised her glass and said to everyone that she can also have a small drink, and this is a blessing wine that must be drunk.Everyone also raised their glasses with dignity, and clinked glasses with her, with new wishes for the New Year!
(End of this chapter)