Golden Branch

"...Okay! This jar of mulberry juice is all yours!"

Wang Heng didn't think too much, as she had Fu's mother, Bai Zhi and others around to share the burden.

She only cared about one thing: "What else is missing? I just want something delicious!"

“No more missing!”

After confirming that she had found the thickest golden thigh for her, Wang Mian no longer had too many worries.

Now she only needs to do one thing: try her best to replicate the food and satisfy this little ancestor!

"Don't worry, young lady. I will definitely make delicious soufflé and braised pork."

"Yes, once it's done, I'll send it to Zhuangzi!"

Wang Heng nodded her little head vigorously, her big round eyes full of anticipation.

As for which specific farm, whether compensation needs to be paid, etc., it is entirely up to Fu's mother to arrange.

Sure enough, when Mrs. Fu saw that the matter was almost settled, she signaled the maid to take Wang Mian off the carriage.

After getting off the car, the little maid carefully asked Wang Mian about the ingredients he needed.

Even if Wang Mian had these at home, the maid wouldn't want to use them.

The little girl in their family must eat and use the best.

Eggs? Here!

Flour? Here!

Pork? Isn't that stinky meat? Okay, give it to me too!

In addition to the ingredients, there are also seasonings such as pepper, cinnamon, star anise, etc.

Maidservant: ...What's going on? You even want spices and herbs?

Do you really think that the Wang family is being taken advantage of?

Taking advantage of the opportunity to cook delicious food for Jiu Niang, he mixed in his own private goods?

However, although these are a bit expensive, that is only for ordinary people.

To the Wang family, it's worth nothing at all.

The little maid said coldly, "I can give you the things! But you must not waste them! And you must not keep them for yourself!"

"The entire village of Wangjiamiao is made up of farmers from the Wang family, and our husband is now the official in charge of Hedong County..."

If anyone dares to plot against or harm the master's family, humph, not only a little girl like Wang Mian, but her whole family will be punished!

Wang Mian: ...What a wicked ancient feudal society! Even the common people had no human rights!

While feeling contempt for her, Wang Mian could also understand the little maid.

Apart from the threat, all her other words were legitimate requests.

Since people provided precious ingredients, they naturally hoped that the chef (that is, Wang Mian) would not waste them or embezzle them.

Even if the little maid didn't say it, Wang Mian would stick to her bottom line.

She wants to make money with her real ability, not by cheating or using unconventional means!

"Don't worry, sis. I saved it!"

Wang Mian responded politely, without any anger or humiliation.

"...Of course I'm relieved, because I'll follow you home and watch you do it!"

This is food, nothing else.

Even if Wang Mian's family cannot escape the clutches of the master, the servants dare not joke about the safety of their little girl.

Once something happens, the culprit can indeed be cut into pieces afterwards, but the damage has already been done. What Fu's mother and other servants have to do is to prevent it from happening again.

Everything is considered in advance to ensure that the owner will not make any mistakes.

This is the basic quality of a noble servant.

……

After sending Wang Mian away, the episode ended and the carriage continued on its journey.

After an hour, they finally arrived at the Wang family's farm in the east of the city.

This manor is not far from the Lou family manor, and the distance between the two is only three or four miles.

It only takes a quarter of an hour by carriage.

Ride faster!

Wang Heng sat in the carriage and saw the gate of Lou's manor through the window.

Her eyes flickered. Was that Lou Dalang causing trouble in the manor again?

By the way, his little pet, the snake with its fangs pulled out, is still with her.

I don’t know, does he still want it?

Wang Heng doesn't mind having multiple pets, but she doesn't like snakes or something like that.

I heard that people in the south eat snake meat. Ugh, it’s so small and has no meat at all. How can it be delicious?

Hiss~hiss~~

Inside the carriage, in the corner, in a small bamboo cage, a small snake with a green body seemed to sense something. As a cold-blooded animal, it couldn't help shivering.

"Jiu Niang! We're here!"

The carriage arrived at the village before noon.

The driver pulled the reins, jumped off the carriage, and replied respectfully.

Outside the carriage, in front of the manor's gate, a group of people were already waiting.

Seeing the carriage stop, the middle-aged man in his forties who was leading the group hurriedly bowed and came forward to greet them.

"Slave Zhao San, meet the lady!"

Zhao San was the head of Zhuangzi Village and was also a hereditary servant of the Wang family.

His father was once one of the stewards of the Wang family.

Seeing how respectful he was, it was probably because Wang Lin had someone greet him in advance.

At least, Zhao San knew that Wang Heng was the owner of Zhuangzi and was here to "stay for a while", rather than being a "sinner" who had made a mistake and was sent to Zhuangzi to reflect on his mistakes.

Mother Fu was very satisfied to see Zhao San like this.

The heart that had been hanging in the air along the way finally settled down a little - fortunately, this Zhaozhuangtou was not a mean or overbearing person.

He was respectful to Jiu Niang, so Jiu Niang could live more comfortably on the farm and would not be treated as a prisoner in jail.

"No need to be polite, Mr. Zhao!"

In the eyes of Madam Xie, Madam Cui and other female elders, Wang Heng seemed to be a silly girl who only knew how to eat and sleep. But she was the little girl of the Wang family after all. Since she could speak, she had been taught by her mother through words and deeds.

When she came to Zhuangzi, she was the only owner. She would not lose her manners or dignity in front of servants like Zhao San.

She acted like a lady from a noble family, noble but not arrogant, approachable but reserved, and her every word and action was in perfect measure.

When Zhao San saw such a well-behaved young lady, he did not dare to look down on her because of her age.

As for the rumors, Zhao San didn't believe them at all.

He only knew one thing: from now on, the little girl was the owner of this manor.

……

The village is not small, and is surrounded by hundreds of acres of fertile land.

The main building of Zhuangzi is a large house with five entrances and five exits.

In the courtyard, the pavilions, towers, waterside terraces and rockery are all exquisitely designed, with a new scene at every step.

In the huge mansion, there was only one owner, Wang Heng, but there were dozens of slaves.

Apart from the dozen or so people brought by Wang Heng, the rest were Zhuangzi's own people, as well as the family children that had grown up over the years.

Wang Heng: ...The number of servants is not important. What is important is that the kitchen is competent, the ingredients are fresh, and we can eat delicious food every day.

"Fat girl!"

On the second day after arriving at Zhuangzi, Wang Heng got used to it.

She found a yard with crabapple trees in the main courtyard and made it her own.

Although the crabapple blossoms have faded, Wang Heng still likes to sit under the crabapple tree, holding her snack basket, eating while listening to the wind and appreciating the flowers.

Suddenly, Wang Heng heard a sound that made her hair stand on end.

She raised her head and looked in the direction of the sound, and saw a small head poking out from the high courtyard wall.

"Lou, Lou Dalang!"

Wang Heng looked a little dazed. "Why are you here? Are you going to give me another 'gift'?"

She doesn't really want it!

PS: Thank you Nayiqin for the reward, thank you everyone for your support!