Peasant Woman s Decreed Life as a Wife

Chapter 1004: Chapter 1001: Eating Alone

It was like a water dragon being blocked by a tattered cloth, just needing a bit of force to burst through.

“What?” Eunuch Ren suddenly sat up, incredulously looking at him, “You heard it with your own ears? Any other news? Quick, tell me, so I can inform Lord Chu.”

“It’s too late, that Gao Rong has already set off, and he will probably run into Chu Heng soon.” Xiao Tianhao responded calmly; he was the Son of Heaven’s eyes, so naturally, he wouldn’t help a court official.

Eunuch Ren made a noise of understanding, “It seems he will have to rely on his own skills then. Sigh, I’m hungry, I didn’t eat anything at the banquet, I’ll go ask the lady for a bowl of noodles with minced pork to eat!”

Eunuch Ren reacted quickly, Xiao Tianhao’s reaction was too bland, indicating the person sent by the beloved concubine posed no real threat; he naturally wasn’t worried and might as well have a good lunch and rest.

On this side.

The small kitchen in the back garden.

Ye Muyu simmered a bit of yam porridge, prepared a cold dish of wood ear, stir-fried a dish of greens, and made honey-glazed chicken shreds. The weather was already hot; she didn’t feel like eating hot dishes, but all the dishes at today’s banquet were hot and greasy.

“Madam, Eunuch Ren is looking for you to make him a bowl of noodles with minced pork,” Chunqin’s voice came from the doorway. Although it was only cold dishes, the fragrant scent still wafted out from the kitchen. He resisted the urge to go in and taste, busying himself with delivering the message.

Ye Muyu paused for just a moment before asking, “Does Eunuch Ren want hot noodles or cold noodles?”

“You can make cold noodles too?” Chunqin couldn’t help showing his surprise.

Ye Muyu’s voice carried a smile, “Yes, you just need to find some ice. Go ask Eunuch Ren’s man to clarify so I can make it.”

“Yes, Madam.” Chunqin hurried out of the room. A guard was waiting outside; Chunqin relayed everything that Ye Muyu had said.

Soon, Eunuch Ren received the message, and his fanning paused for a moment, somewhat astonished, “Won’t eating cold noodles give you a stomachache?”

“To reply to Eunuch Ren’s question, Madam’s meaning is that there actually are such cold dishes. If you would like some, we would need to ask County Magistrate Sun for some ice.”

Eunuch Ren quickly sat up straight, “Alright, make cold noodles. I’ve never tried such a novelty before.”

“Go, ask County Magistrate Sun for ice to go with what the lady is preparing.”

“Yes, Eunuch.”

In the corner, Xiao Tianhao made several gestures to Eunuch Ren, signaling for him to ask for a bowl for himself, but Eunuch Ren entirely ignored him, and the guard had already walked away.

Xiao Tianhao emerged with a wooden expression, “I want to eat too.”

“No, I haven’t asked for much, Guard Xiao, don’t you have your own silver? Go eat outside.” Eunuch Ren had long been captivated by Ye Muyu’s culinary skills, wanting to eat it all himself, not wishing to share with anyone else.

“Being greedy brings bad luck,” Xiao Tianhao ground his teeth, but after all, he had never tasted Ye Muyu’s cooking. He said this dismissively, looking down on Eunuch Ren’s behavior, held his sword, and flashed to the big tree outside in the courtyard.

After hearing that Eunuch Ren wanted cold noodles, Ye Muyu began by boiling the noodles once and then dipping them in ice water, following that by gradually mixing the prepared sauce.

Each process seemed simple but required controlling the heat; even passing the noodles in ice water needed careful timing.

After preparing a large bowl of cold noodles, she sliced some of the precooked meat and laid it on top, then fried two poached eggs, and lastly, sprinkled some white sesame seeds and green onions for taste, aroma, and presentation.

“It’s ready,” Ye Muyu announced, and Chunqin, who had been waiting at the door, swiftly came in.

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