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

As early as when he got this brochure at the entrance of the food street, Nangong Yixian had decided to come to this "Spring Bud" area.

According to the brochure, this area is filled with various meals, snacks and drinks that are only available in this season.

Based on Nangong Yixian's previous experience, most of the food at the Daliang Palace banquet was not very good, usually looking good but not tasty.

It’s not so bad in this season. If you come when the weather is cold, the food you eat may be cold.

One bite and I was frozen solid.

The food outside the palace was just average, but better than the ones at the palace banquets, at least they were all hot.

The food in this season is fresh and new.

In any case, it should be better than other areas.

At that time, Nangong Yixian didn’t think too much about it, he just thought that the storefront of this food street was quite well done.

It's just some food, but it's divided into such small pieces.

It's this area again, and that area again.

However, the names of these areas are quite good.

For example, this "Spring Bud".

It reminds people of spring flower buds and is also related to taste buds.

It was not until he stepped into the food street that Nangong Yixian realized that his prejudice against Daliang's food was too great.

It’s also possible that it’s not prejudice, but that Daliang has changed too much.

Nangong Yixian boasted that he had traveled around the world and had seen a lot of the world.

But many of the foods in this food street were ones he had never seen before, and they all tasted very good.

Anyway, the reason why Nangong Yixian and his servant were able to walk all the way from the door to this area was because of their strong self-control.

If they didn't have enough self-control, they would have eaten so much at the first stall they saw that they couldn't even walk.

Nangong Yixian ordered a serving of shepherd's purse and pork dumplings, a serving of locust flower tofu, and a few delicious-looking pastries.

The master and servant had already eaten a lot on their way.

Now I dare not order too much, for fear that I will be too full and not be able to eat anything else.

Nangong Yixian has already made up his mind that he must taste all the food in this entire area.

This time it was just a coincidence that I came here in spring.

How many springs can a person have in his life? Of course, he should eat as much as he can.

Even if you can’t finish it, you have to pack it up and take it away.

*

"Is this true? Isn't Yishui Bo going crazy?"

Shen Huazheng had just told Zhou Ying and Princess Lejia the good news that Yipinlou had received another big business when she heard another piece of gossip.

It's still a shocking piece of news.

Because of He Qiming's illness, Yishuibo decided to send his little daughter, who he had finally found, to the farm to take shelter.

Wait until things calm down and then bring the person back.

At least until the marriage between the Yishui Marquis' Mansion and the Yong'an Marquis' Mansion is concluded, the Yishui Marquis will let his youngest daughter come back.

Unexpectedly, the little daughter ran away after hearing the news.

What's even more amazing is that the person who had bet with her whether He Qiming would fall in love with her in a short period of time also ran away with her.

Princess Lejia nodded. "It's absolutely true. I also heard that before she left, the girl left a letter severing her ties with the Yishui Marquis's Mansion."

As a gossip expert, Princess Lejia has been paying close attention to this matter since she learned about it from Shen Huazheng and Zhou Ying last time.

Unexpectedly, there was a follow-up to this matter.

Shen Huazheng: ...

So bloody.

Zhou Ying: "I remember the person who made the bet with her was the grandson of the Minister of Rites."

When my aunt was telling them about this incident, she mentioned it and said that the Minister of Rites was very angry about this matter. He went to the Yong'an Earl's Mansion in person to apologize, and then returned home and severely punished his grandson.

He also detained his grandson at home and did not allow him to go out.

Princess Lejia: "Yes, yes, that's him. His name is Chen Zhang, and he usually plays with He Qiming."

Shen Huazheng: ╮(╯▽╰)╭

It is true that birds of a feather flock together.

This Chen Zhang is a bit unkind.

She usually plays with He Qiming, but secretly makes bets with others and teases He Qiming's feelings.

Now He Qiming was trapped, and he turned around and ran away with his men.

A world was achieved where only He Qiming was injured.

What a sin~~

Princess Lejia continued, "Chen Zhang had just finished his confinement, and in the blink of an eye, he packed up his things and ran away. He nearly made the Minister of Rites vomit blood in anger. Now both families are trying to find him."

If I put myself in the shoes of the Minister of Rites, I would be so angry that I would vomit blood.

If this was her grandson, she would definitely break his legs when she found him. Let's see if he dares to elope with someone else.

As they were talking, a maid came over with a teapot and poured tea into the cups in front of Shen Huazheng and the other two.

Zhou Ying smelled the aroma that filled her nose: "It smells so good, Zheng'er, is this made of plum blossoms?"

Shen Huazheng nodded: "This is made with candied plum blossoms. Try it and see how it tastes."

This recipe is made according to the recipe in "Shan Jia Qing Gong": First, soak the dried white plum flesh in snow water stored in winter. After the white plum flesh swells, remove it and drain it. Then add plum petals and wine to ferment slightly, and place it in an open area outside to rest.

On the second day, take out the white plum flesh and soak it in honey for a while.

The candied plum blossoms made in this way are elegant and flavorful, and can be used as a side dish for drinking.

It can also be used to make tea.

Upon hearing this, Princess Lejia and Zhou Ying both picked up their teacups and sipped the tea carefully.

The tea soup is fresh and mellow. After taking a sip, the elegant floral fragrance permeates between your lips and teeth.

If you savor it carefully, in addition to the elegant fragrance of plum blossoms, there is also a charming aroma of almonds and the sweet scent of honey.

After swallowing, the fragrance still lingers between lips and teeth.

Shen Huazheng also brought the teacup in front of her and began to drink slowly.

As the warm tea takes a sip, a light and sweet aftertaste flows down your throat.

The plum blossoms are pickled to perfection, and taste sweet and smooth, with a faint floral and honey aroma, which is rich in layers.

"It's delicious. The tea brings out the fragrance of plum blossoms to its fullest, subtle yet elegant. It tastes sweet with a hint of sourness, and has a rich, layered flavor."

"This tea tastes really good, even more fragrant than the previous dark fragrance tea."

The voices of Zhou Ying and Princess Lejia rang out at the same time.

Shen Huazheng smiled and said, "If you like, drink more. We also have candied plum blossoms. Not only can it be used to make tea, but it can also be used as a side dish for wine."

This sweet and sour flower delicacy has a unique flavor whether it is used to make tea or as a side dish for drinking.

Yang Wanli even wrote a poem specifically praising honey-pickled plum blossoms: "The clear snow water in the jar brews the spring chill, the honey-dipped plum blossoms are eaten with dew. There is no trace of worldly airs in the poem, so who would dare to go to Shaoling Altar?"

Princess Lejia: "Can the candied plum blossoms be eaten with wine? Can they be paired with fruit wine?"

Just now, when she heard Zheng Zheng talk about how to make candied plum blossoms, she was already drooling with envy.

This candied plum blossom is so fragrant when used to make tea. It would probably be even more fragrant if used as a side dish for wine.

Although she hasn't tasted it yet, Princess Kelejia inexplicably feels that candied plum blossoms would go well with fruit wine.

Shen Huazheng smiled and said, "Of course, candied plum blossoms and fruit wine go well together."

Princess Lejia raised her eyebrows slightly: "Zhengzheng, next time let's use candied plum blossoms to pair with green plum wine."

Shen Huazheng nodded: "Okay."

Princess Lejia couldn't help but clap her hands and smiled, "That's great. Next time, bring the plum wine I brewed myself. Let's have a good drink."

I haven't had much to drink since I returned to Beijing. It's rare to have such novel food to go with the wine, so I have to drink to my heart's content this time.

She has a lot of good wine over there, bring it over when the time comes.

Zhou Ying didn't say anything, just looked at the two of them with a smile.

She was also curious about the candied plum blossoms that could be used as a side dish for wine.

There are many foods that go well with wine, but this is the first time Zhou Ying has heard of floral dishes made with flowers and honey being used as a side dish for wine.

However, Zheng'er specifically mentioned that the candied plum blossoms should have a unique flavor when eaten with wine.

Aning's fruit wine is already first-rate, and paired with candied plum blossoms...

She's already looking forward to it.

*

"My dear guests, the dishes you ordered are all here. Please enjoy your meal."

The waiter brought the items Nangong Yixian ordered to the table one by one, and then left to go about his own business.

Nangong Yixian looked at the food on the table and couldn't help swallowing.

It looks delicious.

He picked up the chopsticks, picked up a shepherd's purse and pork dumpling, brought it in front of him, and looked at it carefully.

The dumplings are plump, and the white dough is very thin and slightly translucent, so you can vaguely see the green shepherd's purse inside.

It really feels like spring.

Nangong Yixien brought the dumpling to his lips and couldn't wait to take a bite.

The dumpling skin is smooth and thin, but not too soft, but has a bit of toughness.

As soon as my teeth bit into the dumpling skin, I tasted the tender and juicy filling inside.

In addition to shepherd's purse and pork, the filling also includes dried shrimp.

While chewing, you can feel the juice hidden in the meat filling exploding between your lips and teeth.

The tenderness and freshness of shepherd's purse are perfectly combined with the aroma of meat, and the presence of dried shrimps adds a touch of freshness, which whets the appetite.

Nangong Yixian swallowed the dumpling in his mouth reluctantly, picked up another one with chopsticks and started eating.

Before coming to Daliang, Nangong Yixien was a little worried.

I am worried that I won’t be able to adapt to my life in Daliang.

He has been spoiled for choice, so how could he not be able to adapt to a place like Daliang where he has no idea what delicious food is?

However, this time he came to Daliang as a minister of the State of Chen, and he could not be willful in many things.

He only hoped to complete the task assigned by His Majesty and his father as soon as possible and return to the State of Chen as soon as possible.

But after taking a walk around the food street, Nangong Yixien decided that he wanted to stay in Daliang for a while.

Let the other people from Chen State go back first.

It wasn't for anything else, but mainly because his close friend Prince An was in Daliang.

I really don't want to see you leave so suddenly.

As for how long...

Otherwise, just stay for a few months.

At least one or two months.

We’ll talk about what happens next.