Chapter 14: Secret Fight
After Hongzhu finished writing the list of ingredients, Mengxi thought for a moment and said, "Second Master's dinner will be light. Go ask him what he wants to eat, and then prepare the ingredients and send them to the kitchen."
"Yes," Hongzhu responded, handed the written list of ingredients to the maid to prepare the ingredients, and walked towards the second master's bedroom.
When Hongzhu helped Mengxi to the kitchen, the ingredients had been prepared according to Mengxi's requirements. Mengxi walked around the kitchen. The kitchen was not big, divided into two rooms, the outer room was the stove, which was wiped clean. There was a window on the top of the stove, facing the door. When cooking, the doors and windows were all open, and the smoke was easily released. Mengxi regretted that there was no range hood like in her previous life. There were four stoves side by side, and all the kitchen utensils for frying, stir-frying, and stewing were available. It was worthy of being a noble family, it was luxurious. Mengxi turned to the inner room, which was the place for washing vegetables, cutting vegetables, and making noodles. It was tidy up neatly.
Looking at the kitchen environment and listening to the maid's introduction, Mengxi was very satisfied. This would be the place where she would be self-reliant and survive in the future. Didn't Chairman Mao say: Work hard for yourself and you will have enough food and clothing?
Mengxi now clearly feels that the eldest wife doesn't like her, and Xiao Jun dislikes her even more. Her future is bleak, but modern concepts have taught her to be kind to herself no matter how difficult it is. She never thinks that she will be like the heroines in those YY novels, who are gentle, virtuous, and willing to compromise in everything, so that she can win the love of her husband and mother-in-law. That will only make her die faster. She will not do anything to add insult to injury, but she will never do anything to compromise or repay evil with kindness. She has fought for this world today. At least the person hiding in the dark will have fewer opportunities to poison her, and he can cook many delicious foods to bribe the old lady. Her future life in the Xiao Mansion depends entirely on the supreme leader of the Xiao Mansion.
Mengxi first put the washed mung beans and rice into the pot, brought them to a boil over high heat and then simmered them on low heat. When they were 80% cooked, she added the sliced pork liver and chopped crabapple leaves into the pot. After they were cooked, she added seasonings to adjust the taste, tasted it, and ordered people to serve it.
Because Mengxi forgot that there were no kitchen utensils like ovens in ancient times, she couldn't make the cakes she had thought of in advance. She decided to think of a way later. She simply made a honey osmanthus cake. After the people in the kitchen tasted it, they looked at her in amazement. They didn't expect that this new grandma could make such a delicious cake. They must curry favor with her and learn her skills in the future. Then they can be the boss among the chefs . The two chefs imagined a bright future and admired Mengxi so much that they devoted themselves to managing the kitchen for Mengxi.
Mengxi ordered people to put the cakes on a plate. The chef over there had already cooked the side dishes. He ordered the maid to carry them, and supported Hongzhu as they returned to Xiao Jun's room.
As Xiao Jun was not in good health, he had not eaten in the living room. Mengxi brought the meal directly to the bedroom. Hongzhu opened the door curtain for Mengxi. Mengxi stepped into the bedroom and looked up to find Aunt Li sitting by the bed, half leaning on Xiao Jun's arms, wiping her tears with a handkerchief and saying something. Xiao Jun was holding Aunt Li's hand and comforting her softly. Although Mengxi had no feelings for Xiao Jun, she felt sad when she saw this scene. She hesitated for a moment, then held Hongzhu's hand and walked in calmly.
Aunt Li was wiping her tears. When she saw Mengxi coming in, she hurriedly broke free from the Second Master's hand, stood up, and knelt down towards Mengxi. "I greet the Second Madam. I hope I am well." Her voice was filled with panic.
When Xiao Jun saw his concubine being frightened by Meng Xi, his face immediately darkened. Without waiting for Meng Xi to speak, he reached out and pulled Aunt Li up, "Get up, go back and get ready, I'll go to your place tonight."
"Second Master, you can't do that. This, this is against the rules."
Upon hearing this, Aunt Li was overjoyed in her heart, but her face showed an even more panicked expression. While she replied to the Second Master in a delicate voice, she glanced at Mengxi nervously.
"How dare you disobey my words? I am your master. I am the one who makes the decisions in this courtyard. I am the rule!"
When Xiao Jun saw Aunt Li's frightened look, he became even angrier and scolded her .
"Yes, Second Master, I will obey you completely. I will take my leave now. Good morning, Second Madam."
Aunt Li stood up in fear and trepidation, bowed to Mengxi, and walked towards the door in a proper manner. When she passed by the Second Madam, she gave her a smug smile without any trace of panic on her face. At this time, Aunt Li had her back to the Second Master, so of course Second Master Xiao could not see her.
