Chapter 288 If Drunken Crab and Raw Pickle
still insist on sending this wine, they can only go to inquire elsewhere. If there are other ways to obtain it, it is okay, but if not, they can only give up on this idea completely.
After all this inquiring, they actually found out about a place, which was Xu Ji Braised Meat Shop not far from Zuixianju.
There are also people selling thyme here, but just like Zuixianju, they only sell one jar here every day, and each person can only buy one pot at a time. More thyme is not sold, and the price is the same as Zuixianju. , ten taels of silver per pot.
It's not difficult to buy and taste it once, but it takes some time, but it's a little difficult to buy a few jars to give away.
Wei Yichen was in the academy and listened to the people around him talking about this matter. Although he did not have the same thought of giving gifts, he was also influenced by the secrets involved.
On May 18, Xu Fengyuan, who was at Anzhou College, received a letter from home. His grandfather fell at home and was bedridden.
Xu Fengyuan immediately asked for leave from the college and returned home. Due to college regulations, students must be accompanied by others when going out on non-holidays, so Wei Yichen accompanied him.
Fortunately, Mrs. Xu's body is still strong. He broke his leg in this fall and needs to stay in bed. His life is not in danger for the time being.
After making sure that Mrs. Xu was fine, Wei Yichen thought of taking a trip home.
After Wei Yichen explained to Xu Fengyuan, Xu Fengyuan agreed very much because Wei Yichen's father was still recovering from his injuries at home. As the eldest son, Wei Yichen should visit him frequently.
So the two of them agreed to split up today and meet at the gate of the city to return to the academy early tomorrow morning.
After returning home, Wei Yichen first went to visit Wei Mingting and Yunshi, and reported to them about the recent affairs in the college and their academic situation.
Then he became concerned about his father's injury and the recent situation in Taizhou Prefecture.
Finally, Wei Yichen asked about the situation of his younger siblings at home.
"How are sisters Ruo'er and Wanwan doing lately?"
"Both of them are very good. They go to Tianqin Garden and attend classes at the Tongzhifu every day. Your eldest sister is occasionally invited by Mrs. Yuan to be a guest at the Zhifu's house." Wei Mingting replied.
"Mrs. Yuan invited sister Ruo'er to her house, was it just a guest? Or did she have other matters to discuss with sister Ruo'er?" Wei Yichen asked.
"My father didn't ask in detail. If you care about Ruo'er, go and ask yourself. She happens to be at home today because her husband is on leave," Wei Mingting said.
This was a reminder. Wei Mingting knew that the relationship between the brother and sister had become very tense because of the last slap.
"I know."
Wei Yichen also had this intention. He left in a hurry after the last chat with the tea house. He only had time to send his entourage to deliver the old mountain ginseng to his house to sister Ruo'er, but he still couldn't explain it properly. What words.
Wei Yichen came to the door of Tingsongyuan. As soon as he approached the door, he heard laughter coming from inside.
"Miss, the crab is hanging on your sleeve! Hahaha..."
"The stinky Meimei is still laughing, catch it quickly."
"Miss, don't move. I can't catch it if you move." "
Hurry up. Come on, I don't want to be caught by it. These pliers can pinch me and pick out a piece of meat!" "
Okay, okay, put it back in the bamboo basket. Miss, how do you want it to die? I I'll avenge you!"
"Half of these crabs will be made into drunken crabs with wine, and the other half will be marinated raw. Let's see which one tastes better! As for the one that just hung on me, I'll stir-fry it with onions and ginger. , suffering from the burning fire!"
"Okay! No problem! I'll go get the wine."
"..."
Wei Ruo has been very busy these days, so he hasn't reported to Tianqin Garden for several days. Fortunately, Mrs. Yuan and Mr. Wang Caiwei helped her cover up. Even if she didn't go to class, she didn't have to worry about being discovered by her family.
I had a rare free time today, so I worked with Xiumei in the yard to process the fresh seafood given to her by the folks in Stone Village. They were caught in the Houhai Sea after the Japanese pirates had subsided in recent days.
Although now is not a good season for eating crabs, no one can predict when the Japanese pirates will attack, so we can eat as much as we can. Wei Ruo also plans to study with Xiumei on making some taro products for a while.
It just so happened that a lot of taro was produced in the space in the past few days. In addition to saving seeds, Wei Ruo also used some of it to make some taro products to taste.
After Wei Yichen stood at the door of the courtyard for a while, he finally decided to knock on the door.
After a while, Wei Ruo came over and opened the door.
Seeing Wei Yichen, Wei Ruo said expressionlessly: "Is something wrong?"
"It's nothing important. I'm going back to the house today and came to see you... Are you... okay lately?" "
Everything is fine."
"That's good. ." Wei Yichen said.
After speaking, the two were silent for a while, looking at each other speechlessly.
At this moment, Xiumei came back with the wine, holding a basin with crabs in one hand and a wine flask in the other hand to pour wine into the basin.
A maid with weaker hands wouldn't be able to do this move, so it had to be a skilled practitioner like Xiumei.
As she walked, Xiumei said to Wei Ruo: "Miss, is this wine enough to cover the crabs?"
Because she was focused on the work at hand, Xiumei didn't notice Wei Yichen standing at the door.
When he got closer and realized it was Wei Yichen, he hurriedly said hello, "I've met the eldest young master."
However, the things in his hands lost their place for a while, and they were a little embarrassed to hold them in their hands.
Wei Yichen smelled the strong and somewhat familiar aroma of wine, and when he saw that the transparent liquid Xiumei poured into the basin, he couldn't help but think of thyme, which has been hotly discussed in the past few days.
If it is really thyme that you have to order in advance and queue up to buy, wouldn't it be a bit luxurious if sister Ruo'er uses it to soak crabs?
Wei Yichen was confused, but he swallowed the question and asked instead, "Are you preparing to eat?" "
Well, I got some seafood." Wei Ruo replied.
"Is it drunk crab and pickled raw?"
"Yeah."
"The locals in Taizhou Prefecture seem to like this method very much. They have eaten it several times at banquets before. Due to the relationship between Japanese pirates, fewer people have gone to sea in recent years, so everyone eats it. There will be less."
"Yes."
"Our family from the north is not used to eating, so we don't have these things at home. If sister Ruo'er likes it, I can ask the kitchen to prepare some for you next time." "Yes.
"
Then the two of them were silent for a while.
After a while, Wei Yichen said: "You go ahead and get busy. I'll go back to my room first, and I'll talk to you in detail during dinner." "
Yes." Wei Ruo said in final agreement, and then closed the courtyard door.
Then Wei Ruo and Xiumei listened to the movement outside, and the footsteps gradually became distant.
After the confirmer walked away, Xiumei whispered: "Miss, the young master won't suspect anything, right?" "Do
you suspect crabs or wine? Don't worry, I have a lot of money, even if it is expensive stuff nowadays, I will I can afford it, so when asked, just tell me I bought it myself, there is nothing for him to doubt."
(End of Chapter)