Traveling to the ancient harem

Chapter 176 Duck Blood Vermicelli

the next day.

Huang Ye went to find the steward Uncle Chen in person early in the morning and asked him to buy ducks. He also told him to see if there was anyone who specialized in selling ducks in separate pieces. Since they had the idea of ​​forming a marriage alliance with the Qiu family, it was only right for his second brother to go and curry favor with them.

The Qiu family loves food, so if you want to curry their favor, you have to cater to their tastes. She wants to braise some duck products in the style of Zhou Hei Ya, and if her second brother has the chance to visit the Qiu Mansion, she can bring them as a gift.

Uncle Chen now admires his young lady to the core. As long as it is the young lady's order, it is more effective than the old man's words. Although he is just running errands, he has eaten everything. No matter what delicious food Huang Ye makes, he will ask Hongdou to send him a portion.

Just like the beef noodles he had eaten these days, it had become a standard breakfast for the masters in the mansion, and he also had one every morning. That taste made him want to say that he was willing to be the steward of the Huang Mansion for the rest of his life, even without money, as long as he could have beef noodles every morning.

When Uncle Chen came back at noon, he brought back a lot of duck necks and duck wings. According to Huang Ye's instructions, he negotiated with the duck vendors that if someone came to buy ducks, he would try to buy these two items from the ducks. Those who bought ducks were also happy because there was not much meat in these two items originally, and it would be a pity to throw them away. Now they could be exchanged for money, so no one was unwilling to buy them.

Chinese New Year is just a few days away and many people are buying ducks. Seeing this good deal, some people who originally didn't want to buy ducks buy them just to take advantage of the bargain. Uncle Chen does as Huang Ye says and takes as many as possible. The duck vendor is doing good business and is so happy that he can't stop smiling. When he left, he gave him a lot of duck blood, hoping that he would take care of his business next time.

Huang Ye examined the ducks carefully. They were cleaned quite well except for a small amount of fluff which could be easily cooked over fire. She estimated that such a large pile could not be finished in one pot and would require two pots.

"Miss, the vendor just asked, when will you go to help him with his business next time?" Uncle Chen didn't ask whether the thing tasted good or not. He was just kidding. Nothing that the young lady made was bad.

"Uncle Chen is so capable." Huang Ye praised him. She suddenly remembered that her mother had been worrying about sending New Year gifts to every household these days. If this thing was packed in a beautiful box, wouldn't it be the best and most unique New Year gift?

"Send someone else to go again tomorrow and take as many as possible." Uncle Chen nodded. This was a good idea. He wouldn't have to worry about missing things and having none left by the time it was his turn.

"Let's have duck blood vermicelli for lunch. Okay, I'll ask Hongdou to send you one portion." Uncle Chen was very tired from running errands, and Huang Ye had already considered him one of his own, so he was very generous to him.

"Thank you, Miss." Uncle Chen walked away with a happy grin. He had to go to the big kitchen and tell them not to cook his meal at noon, as Miss was treating him to a delicious meal at noon. He was sure that once he said this in the big kitchen, he would receive another wave of envious and jealous looks.

Huang Ye then turned around and went to the small kitchen to teach her how to process the duck blood, cut the duck blood into strips, blanch it in a pot, skim off the floating foam, spread the eggs into egg pancakes and cut them into strips, and use sweet potato flour instead of rice flour. There must be side dishes and all. Seasoning is the key. If it is not done well, it will taste fishy. Since you are eating, you have to enjoy it to your heart's content and eat it to your heart's content.

So at noon, each of the masters of the Huang Mansion took a bowl of duck blood vermicelli and ate it with slurps. Hong Ge'er ate it happily and even scooped a spoonful of chili oil into it. He ate it with great relish. Huang Ye did not put chili in her food because she felt that authentic duck blood vermicelli was fresh and the flavor should not be overshadowed by the chili.

However, she still asked Hongdou to send a small jar of chili oil to Uncle Chen. Others had it, so Uncle Chen should have it too. Uncle Chen was so moved that he kept saying that he would go and thank the lady after he finished eating the duck blood vermicelli.

But he knew that this tiny jar was not easy to get. So far, only the three ladies' families had it as gifts. Apart from these two families, only the Qiu family and the little Prince Fu had it. Now he also had it. What did this show? It showed that his status in the Huang family was rising sharply. Haven't you seen that people who are valued by the ladies in the mansion are all arrogant in the mansion?

In the afternoon, Green Bean had been busy in the small kitchen. When Qiu Yuner came over, she smelled the pungent spicy smell and couldn't help asking Huang Ye again: "What new food is Green Bean making?"

"We are making a kind of duck product called Black Duck." Huang Ye did not say Zhou Hei Ya, so as to avoid being embarrassed to explain if asked. Anyway, the final product is also dark brown, so calling it Black Duck is very appropriate.

"It must be delicious!" Qiu Yun'er never doubted this point, but... why did she feel like there was someone missing?

Seeing her looking around, Huang Ye knew what she was talking about: "My second brother is in Qingsangju, do you want to come with me to take a look?"

Qiu Yuner's face suddenly turned red. Sister Ye was so mean to tease her. However, this was also an opportunity.

"Sister Ye, my mother said that since our two families are on good terms, it is only right and proper that we welcome Second Brother Huang back..." Her voice became lower and lower, revealing a rare little girl's demeanor.

"Xiao Yun'er, tell me, what do you think of my second brother?" Huang Ye teased her.

"I think the second brother is pretty good." Since she had already made up her mind, Qiu Yun'er was not a shy person: "Sister Ye, please don't laugh at me. I told my mother last night that I like the second brother. I would like to trouble Sister Ye to ask if the second brother thinks my idea is feasible?"

"You silly girl." Huang Ye sighed. Qiu Yun'er was a rare straightforward person in this dynasty. Her second brother was a carefree person. If he met someone with more thoughts, she didn't know what his life would be like. This little Yun'er was very good. She and her second brother were a perfect match.