Secrets of Yuqing Palace

Soon, Nanny Zhang Jia followed Xia Lu into Wanyu's boudoir.

"Princess, Xia Lu said that you and Amur are going to visit Xiangshan the day after tomorrow?"

"Yes, so Madam, you have to prepare the things to take with you out of the house the next day in the next two days."

"Especially when it comes to food, you must have enough."

"It's always a little inconvenient outside."

"Then I will ask the kitchen to prepare more cakes that the princess likes according to her preferences."

"And prepare some preserved fruits and fruits that the princess likes."

Wanyu frowned, "Is this all the food?"

Aunt Zhang Jia hesitated a bit, "Does Princess have any other instructions?"

I hadn't noticed this before, until I went out of town with my brothers to play in Zhuangzi.

It seemed that they only prepared snacks and tea for consumption on the road.

As for the main meals, the chef will prepare them directly for you once you arrive at the farm.

Or maybe after the brothers went hunting, they would just prepare the barbecue on the spot and didn’t have to worry about bringing any other food.

This was her first time to go out of town with her best friend for an outing in the suburbs. She originally thought it would be like an outing in later generations.

You can bring snacks and water, as well as pots and ingredients, and cook your own food when you get there.

But there were only dim sum and tea. The food was exquisite and elegant, but it was not filling!

Wanyu pondered for a moment, then gave instructions to Xia He beside her.

"Xia He, go find the housekeeper of our west wing."

"Tell him to tell the maids and servants in the mansion to find me a stone slab no thicker than a palm."

"It's best to have a length of about 30 centimeters and a width of about 20 centimeters. The size shouldn't be too different."

"If you find it, send it to me. If I'm satisfied after looking at it, I'll give you a month's salary as a reward."

Although she didn't know what the princess was looking for the stone slab for, Xia He still obeyed the order.

"Yes, I will go find the housekeeper right away."

After Xia He left, Wanyu looked at Nanny Zhang Jia.

"Mammy, go to the kitchen and find the chef and ask them to make me some pasta."

Without waiting for Nanny Zhang Jia to ask, Wanyu took the initiative to describe.

"Ask the chef to add a small amount of salt to the flour and mix well."

"Then add water and knead it into dough, just like making hand-rolled noodles in the past."

"But when rolling the noodles, make sure they are as thin as possible."

“After rolling out the dough, cut it into thin strips.”

"Then put the noodles into the steamer and steam until the noodles are cooked through."

"Finally, roll the steamed noodles into a pancake about the thickness of your palm, put it in hot oil, and deep-fry it over low heat until the pancake is firm. Be careful not to break the noodles apart."

"After frying the dough, take it out and set it aside to drain the excess oil."

"Once the dough is dried, arrange for someone to come see me."

When Aunt Zhang Jia heard this, she realized that although the process was complicated, it was not difficult.

"Yes."

After watching Nanny Zhang Jia take the order and leave, Wanyu thought about the remaining seasonings and felt a little worried.

"The noodles shouldn't be a problem, but the seasoning packet is difficult to make."

"Right now, we're running low on ingredients, not even the most basic chicken essence."

"I've never looked for spices before, so I wonder if they're as abundant as they are in later times."

"If you only add salt, it will be terrible."

While she was worrying about how to deal with the seasoning, Fucha had already heard her actions from the housekeeper beside her.

With a loving smile on his face, he said, "I wonder what this girl is up to this time?"

"It's about finding slate and asking the kitchen staff to make pasta."

"I heard from the gatekeeper upstairs that Amur sent a visiting card to Yu'er today. I wonder if it's related to this matter."

Nanny Zhaojia smiled and said, "Our Third Lady is the most ingenious. Fu Jin can ask her about it during dinner."

Fucha smiled.

"This girl has been smart since she was young, but she's just too lazy."

"And she's not willing to put in the effort at all if she doesn't want to learn."

"She was asked to learn needlework and embroidery, but she hasn't even managed to embroider a purse yet."

"What should I do after I find my husband's family?"

Looking at the master, he said he was disgusted, but his eyes were full of pampering.

Madam Zhaojia said cheerfully, "Look at what Fu Jin said."

"The Third Princess is a girl from our Guwaljia Mansion. Why would she need to do embroidery herself?"

"Our princess's delicate little hands are for writing and plucking the strings of a musical instrument, not for holding embroidery needles."

"The Third Princess is proficient in everything from music, chess, calligraphy, and painting, especially her guzheng skills."

"Don't worry about Fu Jin laughing at you, every time I hear Princess practicing the zither, I feel like I'm listening to heavenly music and I can't even walk."

"If our Third Lady gets needle holes in her hands while learning embroidery, won't you and the Second Master be heartbroken?"

With just a few words, Nanny Zhaojia praised Wanyu and made Fucha smile.

"You old fellow, you are becoming more and more talkative now."

"But what you said makes sense."

"She really pricked her hands with needles. Her father and I really couldn't bear it."

"That hand of hers is indeed used to hold a brush. Who wouldn't like the small calligraphy with flower-shaped hairpins on it?"

"Fujin is right. Our Third Princess is the most talented lady."

"The princesses in our house are all extremely talented and intelligent, especially the Second Princess and our Third Princess."

Hearing the loyal servants around her praising her daughter, saying that she was as outstanding as Wanlin, the future candidate for the Crown Princess, Fucha was so satisfied that she could hardly stop smiling.

After all, Wanlin was trained to become the Crown Princess since she was young, and she was also raised by a nanny personally appointed by the Emperor. She is truly outstanding.

"Well, Wanlin and Yu'er are both good children."

Wanyu had no idea what was happening in the main courtyard and was still thinking about the seasoning for her instant noodles the next day.

Just when Nanny Zhang Jia came back, she and Xia Lian were packing clothes for the next day's trip, as well as spare clothes.

When Nanny Zhang Jia told Xia Lian that the weather was getting colder and she had to bring a cloak the day after tomorrow, Wanyu suddenly had an idea.

"Yes, it's getting colder now."

"Xia He."

"The servant is here."

"Go to the kitchen and ask the chef to make me a pot of pig's trotter soup right now."

"Please stew it for a little longer and make it richer and softer. Let it cool down after stewing."

"When I come back after dinner, bring it to me and have a look."

"Yes, slave, go right away."

At Wanyu's command, the kitchen in the west wing became even busier.

Not only do I have to make new and delicious food according to her requirements, but I also have to prepare today's dinner.

After explaining the food arrangements, Wanyu, Nanny Zhangjia, and Xia Lian selected together the clothes to be worn the next day and spare clothing.

But before she could make a complete selection, the maid Mei'er came in to report.

"Princess, Steward Bai and several servants are waiting at the gate of Qiyun Courtyard for you to summon us."

"Did those servants come in with slates?"

"Replying to Gege, it is indeed true."

"Well, Xia He, come out with me."

"Yes, Grid."

Wanyu walked to the swing in the yard and sat down. Xia He immediately told Mei'er to bring in Butler Bai and the servant.

Following Butler Bai in were three servants, each holding a stone slab of similar size in their hands.

Butler Bai bowed to Wanyu and said, "Greetings, Princess."

The three servants knelt down, placed the stone slabs in front of them, and then knelt down with their foreheads touching the ground in worship.

"Your servant greets the princess, and wishes her good luck."

"Get up."

"Butler Bai, is this the stone slab these three people are looking for?"

"Yes, Princess."