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"Look... the leaves of this radish are oblanceolate-oval, pinnately divided, with the top lobes being larger. They're so tightly packed together, they look like a circle from above.

The most distinctive feature of mud cabbage is its soft and thin leaves, which are gray-green on the front and gray-white on the back, covered with a layer of hairs. Therefore, it is also commonly known as "lime cabbage". This is also a key point to distinguish it from dandelions and shepherd's purse.

"Gathering vetch, gathering vetch, the vetch also stops." — From the Book of Songs Wild peas were a common vegetable eaten by ordinary people in ancient times. Before they bloom and bear fruit, the fresh stems and leaves can be picked and eaten as a vegetable, especially in spring. They have a fresh and fragrant taste and can be made into soup or stir-fried.

But please note: wild peas are poisonous during the flowering and fruiting periods and must not be eaten.

Dandelion, also known as dandelion, can be eaten raw, fried, made into soup, or stir-fried. It is a plant that can be used as both medicine and food, and it is fresh and tender in spring.

When eating dandelion, you must pay attention to the amount. Excessive consumption is not good for the body, so eat in moderation. Some people have allergic reactions to dandelion, so such people should not choose to eat it.

Houttuynia cordata is also known as Houttuynia cordata. The four petal-like things are called sepals, the center of the flower is a spike inflorescence, and the leaves have a fishy smell when crushed, hence the name Houttuynia cordata.

The tender stems and leaves of Houttuynia cordata can be eaten directly. They can be eaten cold or stir-fried, or used in soups or hot pots. In many places, the rhizomes of Houttuynia cordata are chopped up and used as hot pot seasoning..."

After telling the story to the women, some with good memories could even describe it again.

"I know that locust flowers can be eaten directly, or used to make locust flower meat patties or stir-fried meat dishes. Locust flowers are both beautiful and delicious. They are very delicious when steamed or fried with eggs. They can also be made into locust flower buns, locust flower dumplings, locust flower pancakes, locust flower porridge and other delicacies.

My Lord, do you think what I said is right?"

Shangguan Wanjun nodded in satisfaction: "Very good. If anyone has a good memory, please share it so that everyone can have a deeper impression."

A plump woman, about fifteen or sixteen years old, said, "I also know that elm seeds, also known as elm seeds, elm kernels, can provide rich nutrition for our body.

It can be washed and eaten raw with sugar, cooked with millet, mixed with cornmeal and steamed, or made into fillings for dumplings, steamed buns, or rolled into pancakes.

"That's right, it seems everyone is listening very attentively. Let's give ourselves a round of applause to encourage each other."

Everyone applauded, and the girls all had sincere smiles on their faces as they were praised.

"Sir, I also remember a wild vegetable called Artemisia capillaris. Also known as white wormwood, it has a layer of fine hairs on its leaves. The leaves are soft and slightly wrinkled, and have a delicate fragrance. The leaves are as small as stars, and are usually only available from late February to early April each year. It can be used in salads, stir-fried with shredded pork, steamed, or soaked in water.

Artemisia capillaris is a delicious wild vegetable that can be used as both a medicine and a food. Eating it in moderation not only clears away heat and toxins, but also reduces inflammation and kills bacteria, benefiting the body. Place white wormwood in a bowl and add a suitable amount of cooking oil. Mix well with chopsticks, then add salt and a suitable amount of flour and mix thoroughly. Add a suitable amount of water to a pot, place a clean piece of gauze in a steamer, and pour the mixed white wormwood onto the cloth and spread it evenly.

After the water boils over high heat, steam for about half an incense stick of time, and it will be almost done. After steaming, you can mix it to prevent it from sticking, then prepare a bowl of your favorite sauce and dip the steamed white wormwood in the sauce.

Minglan, who was standing by, was surprised at their memory. It turned out that talented people were everywhere, they just needed to meet their mentor.

Shangguan Wanjun had been listening quietly. "Well said. Give yourselves a round of applause. Does anyone else remember? Let's all deepen our impressions."

A little girl standing nearby, about eight or nine years old, mustered up the courage to raise her hand.

"Sir, I can do it too. Can I?"

Listening to her soft voice and timid appearance, Shangguan Wanjun smiled and nodded at her.

"Sure, go ahead. We're all listening."

The little girl was encouraged and began to speak out what she remembered.

Sonchus oleraceus is a wild vegetable, also known as bitter vegetable, bitter vegetable, and curly hemp vegetable. Its roots are spindle-shaped. Its stem is hollow, with long creeping stems that grow horizontally underground. Aboveground, its stems are erect, usually unbranched, smooth, and hairless. Its basal leaves are rosette-shaped, thin, oblong, undivided, or deeply pinnately lobed. Its stem leaves are alternate, with irregular, pointed serrations along the margins. The leaves on the upper stem clasp the stem and have two pointed auricles.

The inflorescence is arranged in a corymb, with a bell-shaped, dark green involucre and numerous small ligulate flowers. The corolla is yellow and bisexual. The achenes are oblong, slightly flattened, and reddish-brown when mature.

Sonchus endive, primarily edible for its tender leaves, is a common wild vegetable. It's refreshing, crisp, and tender, and very delicious, though slightly bitter, with a unique flavor. It can be boiled and served cold, mixed raw, stir-fried, used in soups, stuffed, or simply eaten raw with a dipping sauce. Sonchus endive can also be made into sauerkraut, bitter vegetable tea, or dried.

Shangguan Wanjun was surprised to hear her confident words.

She asked curiously, "How do you remember it so clearly?"

"I've eaten it a few times in the capital. I heard about it from the brothers and sisters who made porridge. And I ate it yesterday too. I remember it all."

Shangguan Wanjun understood. No wonder she remembered it after she just said it once. But the little girl was indeed very capable.

"Then you can join us in learning about wild vegetables. You can help your mother and the others with things within your ability in the future."

The little girl nodded solemnly: "Okay."

Shangguan Wanjun looked at everyone and said, "There are ten other wild vegetables: ground celery, water celery, water spinach, goose intestines, yellow quail, chrysanthemum, scutellaria, violet gentian, noodle vegetables, and gray ash vegetables. I'll explain them to you when I find them."

But she might not come at that time.

When learning about wild vegetables, the little girl who answered the questions was also very serious, which made Shangguan Wanjun look at her with admiration.

"What are you looking at, ma'am?"

"I lament that there are so many talented people, but they shine in different fields."

Huapin-Tang Yihua followed his gaze and saw a little girl washing vegetables carefully.

He actually admired the emperor very much for taking time out of his busy schedule to learn about wild vegetables. He never thought that it would come in handy these days. However, it seemed that most of the porridge he distributed was made of wild vegetables. I heard that it was also the emperor's order. He was really shocked when he first heard it.

It turns out that the emperor had foresight and had always been low-key. No wonder she was only seen angry, but she never showed any sign of having a headache. It seems that the emperor had been prepared for this matter.