The Koi Wife of the Prime Minister

She wanted to buy a quilt. The weather was cold, and the quilt Song Yunfeng was covering himself with was still very thin. She was afraid that Song Yunfeng would catch a cold.

Although her family owns a fabric shop, she prefers to buy items like quilts from other stores run by other families. She wants to find quilts of good quality and reasonable prices to ensure a comfortable sleeping environment for herself and her family.

After Shen Yan said goodbye to Shopkeeper Li, she decided to go to a quilt shop on the street. She chose a reputable quilt shop that displayed a variety of quilts for customers to choose from.

Walking into the store, Shen Yan was attracted by the dazzling array of quilts on display. She carefully observed the texture and workmanship of each quilt and asked the clerk about the material and warmth performance of the quilt.

The clerk enthusiastically answered Shen Yan's questions and patiently introduced the characteristics of each quilt. After some comparison, Shen Yan selected two medium-thick quilts suitable for her family, one for winter and the other for the season between autumn and spring. She ensured that each quilt was carefully made, soft and comfortable, and had a good warmth retention effect.

After selecting the quilt she liked, Shen Yan negotiated the price with the clerk and carefully checked the quality of each quilt.

After paying with satisfaction, Shen Yan left the store, holding two quilts in her hands, her heart filled with joy and satisfaction. These quilts will bring warmth and comfort to her and her family, allowing them to sleep peacefully in the cold winter.

Shen Yan returned home and personally conducted a detailed inspection of each quilt to ensure that every stitch and thread was intact.

The atmosphere at home became warmer because of the newly added quilt, and Shen Yan felt the happiness and satisfaction in her ordinary life.

Shen Yan had nothing to do, so she took out the cloth and the template for cloth shoes and decided to make two pairs of cloth shoes for the brother and sister Wang Jun and Wang Lin.

Her heart was filled with love and warmth for the brother and sister, and she hoped to use her skills to make a pair of comfortable and practical shoes for them.

First, Shen Yan carefully checked the texture and color of the cloth, and selected a piece of soft and brightly colored cloth as the upper. Then, she placed the cloth on the table, outlined the shape of the upper with a template, and gently cut out two uppers that matched the foot shape.

Then, Shen Yan took out the prepared soles, which were high-quality soles she had purchased in advance. They were wear-resistant and non-slip.

Shen Yan placed the sole on the table and fixed the upper with needle and thread, making sure that the upper and the sole fit perfectly without leaving any gaps.

Then, Shen Yan passed a long thread through the eye of the needle and sewed the upper and the sole together.

She carefully selected the appropriate thread color to coordinate with the color of the cloth shoes, making the entire shoe look more beautiful.

Shen Yan's fingers skillfully moved through the fabric, and every stitch seemed so light and powerful.

She worked with such concentration that she seemed to have entered a transcendent state.

After careful sewing, the two pairs of cloth shoes were finally completed. Shen Yan gently put them aside and patted them a few times with her hands to make the upper and sole fit better.

She then took a fabric strip and created a simple yet beautiful lace for each pair of shoes.

Finally, Shen Yan carefully checked the quality of each pair of shoes to ensure that there were no flaws.

She put away the two pairs of cloth shoes with satisfaction, preparing to give them to Wang Jun and Wang Lin, brother and sister, at an appropriate time, hoping that they would like this special gift.

Wang Jun and Wang Lin returned home happily, holding a few fish in their hands, and saw Shen Yan waiting at the door with smiles on their faces.

"Sister, look at the fish we caught!" Wang Lin excitedly showed the results in her hands.

Shen Yan smiled and walked over, gently touching Wang Lin's head, expressing her appreciation for their catch. Then, she said, "You guys are amazing! There are so many fish. Let's go to the kitchen to clean them up, and I'll make you a delicious braised pork dish tonight."

When Wang Jun and Wang Lin heard the words "braised pork", their eyes lit up and their mouths watered. They followed Shen Yan into the kitchen and cleaned the fish together.

Shen Yan opened the cupboard and took out the steamed buns and a piece of tender pork she had bought earlier. She quickly prepared the steamer for the buns and started cutting the meat.

Use a clay stove to burn firewood to make braised pork, which can be cooked slowly, making the meat more tender and tasty.

She first collected a few dry firewood and some grass next to the earthen stove in the yard to ensure enough fuel to cook a pot of delicious braised pork.

Shen Yan cut the pork into even-sized pieces, then rinsed it with clean water to remove the blood and impurities on the surface.

Put the processed pork into the pot, add enough water, and then boil it on the earthen stove. Once the water boils, she uses a spoon to remove the foam and impurities on the surface, then removes the pork, rinses it with clean water, and sets it aside.

Shen Yan prepared seasonings such as onion, ginger, aniseed, star anise, cinnamon, etc., and chopped the onion and ginger for later use.

She added an appropriate amount of lard to the pot, and when the oil was hot, added the scallion and ginger to stir-fry, then added the bean paste to stir-fry until the oil turned red, then added the pork cubes and stir-fried evenly so that the meat cubes were evenly coated with the bean paste.

Shen Yan added appropriate amounts of soy sauce, white wine, sugar, salt and other seasonings to the fried meat and stirred evenly.

Then, she put the cooked pork chunks back into the pot, added enough water and the seasonings she had just prepared, and drizzled some dark soy sauce and soy sauce on them to make the meat taste good.

Shen Yan covered the pot, lowered the heat, and let the braised pork simmer slowly.

She occasionally stirred it with a wooden spatula to prevent the meat from sticking to the bottom of the pot and to ensure that the seasoning was evenly penetrated into each piece of meat.

Shen Yan tasted the soup and adjusted the amount of seasoning according to her taste, making the braised pork taste richer and more mellow.

When the braised pork was cooked until the meat became tender and tasty, Shen Yan began to collect the sauce. She turned up the heat to let the sauce thicken quickly until the sauce became thick and the surface of the braised pork showed an attractive bright red color.

Finally, Shen Yan put the braised pork into a plate and sprinkled some chopped green onions and peanuts on it to add to its appearance and taste.

After several hours of cooking, a pot of fragrant braised pork is finally ready.

Shen Yan brought out this delicious dish and provided Wang Jun and Wang Lin with a sumptuous dinner.

Wang Jun and Wang Lin looked at Shen Yan's busy figure expectantly.

They smelled the aroma of the buns and their saliva was almost dripping.

Soon, the buns were steamed and Shen Yan placed them on the dining table. Wang Jun and Wang Lin couldn't wait to grab a bun and take a bite. The delicious filling and soft and glutinous dough melted in their mouths, making them unable to stop.

“Sister, this bun is so delicious! Thank you!” Wang Lin said happily.

Shen Yan smiled and watched them enjoy the delicious buns, her heart filled with satisfaction and happiness.