After eavesdropping on my thoughts, the food lovers all over the country were shocked

Chapter 222: Squandering the Fortune

Except for the roast duck, other dishes are also very delicious.

The salt and pepper spareribs are fried until golden and crispy on the outside, and the meat inside is tender and juicy, tough but not dry, and very chewy.

As you chew, the salty, spicy and crispy taste accompanied by the rich meaty aroma spreads in your mouth, giving it a unique flavor.

While stimulating the taste buds, it also inspires the deep desire for delicious food.

In addition to fresh abalone and mutton, the abalone and mutton pot also contains bean curd, carrots, water chestnuts, and some medicinal herbs with warming and tonic effects.

The abalone is smooth and chewy, and the mutton is stewed until it is soft and tasty, without any fishy smell.

The yuba absorbs the soup and has a smooth texture. You can taste the deliciousness of the various ingredients in the soup by chewing it gently.

Paired with the sweet soup, the crispy and sweet water chestnuts and carrots, it is so delicious that you will want to swallow it.

The crab meat is tender, sweet and mellow. Every bite is full of the taste of the ocean, leaving you with an endless aftertaste.

There are roast duck, shrimp, crab and lamb, with abalone in the front, so the steamed chicken with winter melon and water spinach inevitably seem bland and not very eye-catching.

But after eating so much meat, you will inevitably feel greasy.

As everyone was eating, they turned their attention to the steamed chicken with winter melon and water spinach.

At this time, eating a piece of refreshing winter melon or a handful of fresh and crispy watermelon can instantly relieve most of the greasiness in your mouth.

The chicken thighs are tender and juicy. You can feel the softness of the meat and the sweet juice inside with every bite.

Winter melon is refreshing, crisp and tender, with rich juice, just like a spring. The fragrance of winter melon and the meaty aroma of chicken complement each other, not only balancing the meaty aroma and fishy smell of chicken thighs, but also making the taste of the whole dish richer.

Every dish and every food on the table is extremely delicious.

Every bite brings ultimate enjoyment, making people immersed in it and reluctant to leave.

It’s hard to say which dish is the best, but they all have their own characteristics and flavors.

Everyone enjoyed the meal very much. While enjoying the delicious food, they chatted about family matters and some interesting things that happened recently.

Both the taste buds and the soul seem to be satisfied, the stomach is full and the heart is full.

At this wonderful time, it is indeed a happy thing to gather with the closest family members and enjoy delicious food together.

Just when everyone had almost finished eating, another group of maids came in with trays.

Everyone quickly realized that it was time for dessert.

The maids brought bowls of sweet soup to the table and then left.

Zhou Zeyan picked up the spoon and stirred the sweet soup in front of him: "Zheng'er, is this red bean paste?"

In addition to red beans, there are also lotus seeds.

When I smell it carefully, there is a faint fragrance, but I don't know what it is.

Shen Huazheng: "This is red bean paste with tangerine peel, lotus seeds and red beans."

Zhou Zeyan: "Dried tangerine peel?"

It turned out to be tangerine peel. No wonder he always felt that the smell was very familiar but just couldn't guess what it was.

However, he could understand adding lotus seeds to red bean paste, but why add tangerine peel?

Is it true that there will be no taint?

The others didn't speak, but were waiting for Shen Huazheng's answer.

Now, before tasting the food, they all like to listen to Shen Huazheng’s explanation.

I always feel that it tastes better this way.

Shen Huazheng guessed what they were thinking: "Dried tangerine peel is used for seasoning. It will taste better. It is also good for the body. You can try it."

Red beans have the effect of diuresis and swelling reduction, and also have the effect of nourishing blood.

Tangerine peel can also help promote qi and diuresis, while lotus seeds have the effect of clearing the heart and moistening the lungs.

The combination of these three ingredients not only makes the taste of red bean paste better, but also brings out the pharmacological effect of tangerine peel, bringing the health-preserving effects of this sweet soup to the extreme.

Everyone understood that this was another delicious dish that was good for the body.

They picked up the spoons in front of them and started eating.

Shen Huazheng also scooped up a spoonful of red bean paste with a spoon and put it into her mouth.

The red bean paste is bright red in color, sticky, sweet and smooth, and tastes very textured.

Because of the addition of dried tangerine peel, you can taste the slight bitterness and fragrance of the dried tangerine peel, which neutralizes the sweetness of the red bean paste and makes the taste more advanced and rich.

Shen Huazheng swallowed the red bean paste in her mouth and squinted her eyes slightly because it tasted so good.

Sweet but not greasy, leaving a lingering fragrance on the teeth and cheeks.

It's really delicious!!

To make this sweet soup, you first need to boil the soaked red beans and cored lotus seeds in cold water. When it boils over high heat, add the shredded tangerine peel, then simmer over medium heat for a while, then simmer over low heat.

Until the red beans in the pot bloom and become sandy and the soup becomes thick, add an appropriate amount of sugar and turn off the heat.

Some people like to cook the red beans until they are completely sandy and separated from the bean skin. Then they remove the bean skin and leave only the red bean paste, so that the taste is more delicate.

But Shen Huazheng prefers to cook the red beans until they bloom, and become slightly sandy but not completely sandy.

The bean skin is retained, and although the taste is not as delicate as the red bean paste without the bean skin, it is also dense, sweet, and has a hint of chewiness.

Everyone in the hall was happily eating tangerine peel, lotus seeds and red bean paste, feeling indescribably happy.

Zheng'er was right, the red bean paste tastes better with tangerine peel.

The red bean paste tastes soft, dense and mellow. After swallowing, there is a faint fragrance of tangerine peel between the lips and teeth.

The lotus seeds are plump, fragrant and soft.

The addition of tangerine peel neutralizes the sweetness of red beans, making the overall taste more layered and refreshing.

When you take a bite, you first taste the dense sweetness of the red bean paste, followed by the light citrus fragrance, mixed with a slight bitterness and sweetness.

The slight astringency of tangerine peel combined with the sweetness of red beans and the fragrance of lotus seeds creates a unique taste.

The taste is complex yet extremely harmonious, it is really wonderful.

……

Everyone in the Grand Tutor's Mansion had a dinner together to celebrate the award given to Zhou Cheng'an and Shen Huazheng. The whole family was having a great time, and the atmosphere was warm and harmonious.

In the restaurant, some people also talked about the rewards given to Zhou Cheng'an and Shen Huazheng.

"Have you heard that Princess Yinghua has made another contribution?"

"I heard that it seems to be because they found a plant that can be mass-produced. It's called potatoes."

"It is said that it was found by Grand Tutor Zhou's youngest son, and Princess Yinghua informed Your Majesty that potatoes can be mass-produced. The people of Sinong Temple have already tested it and found it to be feasible. So both of them received rewards."

"I also know about this. Because of potatoes, the area of ​​Yinghua County Lord's fiefdom has increased, and Grand Tutor Zhou's youngest son has been granted the title of Marquis of Lin'an."

"There's a place in the food court that sells all kinds of food made from potatoes. Some are steamed, some are fried, and everything is delicious."

"In that case, it is indeed a great achievement. These rewards are what they deserve."

The person who had just brought up the topic put down his wine glass, looking mysterious.

"I haven't finished speaking yet. The title of Marquis granted by His Majesty is not just an ordinary title."

The others' appetites were immediately whetted by him. The delicious food and wine in front of them no longer tasted good, and they all urged that person to -

"Uncommon? How is it uncommon?"

"Could it be possible to inherit the throne from generation to generation? Impossible!!"

"Hey, why do you like to keep people in suspense? Tell me now!!"

The title of Daliang could be inherited, but the practice of hereditary succession had been abolished long ago.

Under normal circumstances, a family title would be downgraded after three generations.

If Emperor Jingning not only conferred the title of Marquis of Lin'an on Zhou Cheng'an in order to reward him, but also granted him hereditary status, then things would not be so simple.

Even Zhou Cheng'an, oh, now you have to call him Marquis of Lin'an.

Even if Marquis Lin'an only has a daughter, he has a nephew, and at worst, there are younger generations from other branches.

As long as he can find a suitable one as the heir, even if Grand Tutor Zhou is gone and there are no outstanding descendants, the Zhou family will still have a title to support it.

The man felt proud when he saw his companions all looked anxious.

He picked up the wine glass, took another sip of wine, and then slowly said -

"You think it's too simple. It's even more exaggerated."

"What is it? Don't keep me in suspense."

"Your Majesty has permitted the Marquis of Lin'an to continue to inherit his title and fiefdom after a hundred years. Moreover, only the eldest son will be considered, regardless of gender."

"What?? Regardless of gender, doesn't that mean his daughter can also inherit the title?"

"Of course, the Marquis of Lin'an has only one daughter, so she must have inherited the throne."

"Oh my god, is there going to be a female marquis in Daliang?"

"It should be said that Daliang will soon have its first female marquis."

As soon as these words were spoken, others quickly understood the hidden meaning behind them.

With the first female marquis, the second female marquis will appear.

There may even be some unconventional things happening next.

Of course, this was no longer something they could discuss.

So, the conversation in the restaurant stopped for a moment, and then began to change the topic -

"After all, County Lady Yinghua is lucky. Not only does she have a title, but she also has a fiefdom. Moreover, this time she and Marquis Lin'an were rewarded together, but Marquis Lin'an only has a fiefdom. The area of ​​County Lady Yinghua's fiefdom has become larger."

"I think Miss Zhou is more fortunate. Although they are divorced, her son is still the heir to the Duke's Mansion. She also opened a restaurant and a gourmet restaurant with Princess Yinghua, making a lot of money. Now she has become the heir to the Marquis of Lin'an, and will be a female marquis in the future."

"That's true. There are not many women who divorce. There are even fewer who can live so well after divorce."

"I wonder if the Duke of Wei will regret losing such a future female marquis."

"The Duke of Wei's Mansion must have regretted it a long time ago. Even without the female marquis, the support from the Grand Tutor's Mansion is incomparable to that of ordinary people. Besides, the Shen family should not be underestimated either."

"That makes sense. At the beginning, Song Zhichen seemed to have just divorced his original wife, but in fact, he cut off the support of the Duke of Weiguo Mansion and himself. That loss is no less than losing an arm."

"More than that. Looking back now, the Duke of Wei's Mansion has suffered a heavy loss. At least before the Duke of Wei's son inherits the title, the Duke of Wei's Mansion will have almost no chance of moving forward."

"They have to pray to God every day to let the prince of Weiguo grow up safely and become the next Duke of Weiguo. Otherwise...tsk tsk, men still have to control themselves. There has to be a limit to being romantic."

"Hahaha, don't worry. With how henpecked you are, you won't be able to be romantic even if the opportunity is placed in front of you."

"That's right. When you come out to drink with us, you have to tell my sister-in-law when you're going home. Every time, you urge me to go home before I'm done having fun."

"What do you know? That's not henpecked. They say that you have to listen to your wife to be blessed. Those who don't listen to their wives will sooner or later squander their blessings."

"Hahaha, good, good, it's a blessing, it's a blessing."

"My blessing is still to come~~"

Several people were discussing at once and talking about other things they had seen and heard.

"I heard that Yinghua County mainly sells sauces, which are the ones we dip in hot pot."

"Wow, she's finally selling sauces! I like the bean paste the best, and the mushroom sauce is absolutely amazing. They're delicious even when dipped into steamed buns."

"My wife loves shacha sauce the most and always thinks about it. I will stock up a dozen bottles so that she can also use shacha sauce to dip meat at home."

“Then I’ll stock up on some too.”

Song Zhichen at the next table held his wine glass low, his mood unclear.

He raised his head and drank the wine in the glass.

After swallowing the wine, my throat felt a bit bitter.

Song Zhichen sat by the window. When he looked up, he could see the bright lights of the capital and the starry sky at night.

After the divorce, Song Zhichen had been keeping an eye on Zhou Ying's news, from when she opened a restaurant and a food court with Shen Huazheng, when she shot a mountain tiger to death in the royal enclosure, to when she was about to become the next Marquis of Lin'an.

He savored each and every one of them as if they were treasures.

The sky is full of stars, so distant, yet so beautiful.

Just like Aying, she left the Duke's Mansion and began to shine again, even more dazzling than before.

However, the distance between them is getting farther and farther.

The good times they had experienced together had long since become a thing of the past that could never be returned to.

Song Zhichen poured himself another glass of wine and drank it with a heart full of sorrow.

Only by listening to your wife can you be blessed.

That makes a lot of sense.

After the divorce, Aying was like a rising pearl, shining brightly again.

But he had already fallen on old age.

He was originally a blessed man, but he ruined it all by himself.

It's all his own fault. Now, he can only live in a daze with this broken body, the resentment of his own son, and the disappointment of his father.

Until death, he was never forgiven.

【My dears, this is by no means a whitewash. Human emotions are very complicated, and the emotions of adults are even less likely to be black and white. Although Song Zhichen is a scumbag, his regret is real. This has something to do with Song Zhichen's own personality, the relationship between him and Aying, and Aying's own excellence and powerful background. It does not mean that Song Zhichen deserves to be forgiven just because he regrets. There is no necessary connection between the two. The most important thing is that this book is not a sadomasochistic story. The whole text revolves around food and healing, and there will be no plot of reconciliation. 】