Chapter 50 The drunkard didn’t mean

to drink. When Zheng Zheng came over with the wine, he saw such a scene. The master squatted on the ground and played with the fish. Several slaves on the side stared at the stove with eyes wide open and drooled: " Master, what kind of fish is this? Why is it so fragrant?"

Su Mingjue turned over the wire mesh holding the fish with a smile on his face, and said with joy, "This is called grilled fish. Use charcoal fire to grill it until fragrant, and then add it with ingredients. It's the most delicious when simmered." When

the servants and maids on the side heard this, they said with anticipation, "It smells so good, I really want to taste it."

Su Mingjue said, "Soon. " Okay, I made two."

Rong Zheng stood aside and listened quietly for a long time. Seeing that he was chatting so happily with his servant that it was difficult to find him, he coughed twice and pretended to have just arrived and said: "Here is the green plum wine I brewed last year. It is best to drink on a spring day."

Su Mingjue then realized that the guest had arrived. He quickly stood up, took the green plum wine handed over by the other party and said, "Young Master Rong, you are so polite. The food will be ready soon, please take a seat."

When the four people surrounding the grilled fish saw the guests coming, they immediately dispersed around and stood busy as if they were doing their own duties.

This rapid change made Rong Zheng almost think that he had just seen it wrong.

It is said that a slave's personality is like that of a master. Rong Zheng thought of Su Mingjue's usual behavior and he understood a little.

The guest followed the host, and Rong Zheng sat up according to the seat indicated by Su Mingjue.

To be honest, this was his first time eating in the courtyard at night, and it seemed a bit novel. Especially when he looked around, the food on the table was something he had never seen before, and it was even more novel.

Although she was eating mushroom soup, Su Mingjue still wanted to make a dipping dish to eat.

There were some seasonings on the small shelf nearby. Su Mingjue thought about Rong Zheng eating it for the first time, so he asked: "Does Young Master Rong like spicy food?"

Rong Zheng ate it for the first time and had never tasted it. He said: "This is spicy." "What's the difference between spicy and not spicy?"

Actually, it's spicy, but it's not that spicy. Daxing Dynasty didn't have chili peppers. Su Mingjue tried a bunch of vegetables before she felt that the dogwood and yellow mustard were slightly spicy, but not overpowering. , far worse than the spiciness of chili peppers.

Su Mingjue explained patiently: "I think it will be more refreshing. When you eat the bowl, it will have a more layered texture when you dip it in it."

Rong Zheng sounded good and nodded: "Then I also want it to be spicier. "

Su Mingjue made a sauce from dogwood and yellow mustard. Hearing that Rong Zheng wanted to eat it, he scooped some of it into a bowl with a wooden spoon, and then added some balsamic vinegar, sesame oil and soy sauce.

Seeing the two plates of green spices in front of him, Su Mingjue looked back and asked, "Are you used to eating coriander and green onions?"

Rong Zheng nodded: "Eat it."

Su Mingjue put the coriander and green onions in the bowl, stirred them, and then He handed the bowl to Rong Zheng.

After making his own condiments, he sat down at the table.

He used serving chopsticks to put the food into the bowl and introduced: "When these dishes are cooked, we can start eating."

Rong Zheng was a little surprised and said: "This is what you call the bowl. " "It's somewhat similar to the hot pot we eat in winter."

Su Mingjue nodded and said, "It's almost the same, but the hot pot is white soup, with only fish breasts and pork belly. The dish I made is already cooked, and then boiled again. Eat the vegetables."

Su Mingjue said with a smile: "When the vegetables are cooked, try it and see how it tastes."

The stove was simmering with charcoal, and the vegetables were cooked in a short time. Su Mingjue picked up a piece of meat and put it in a bowl, dipping it in the seasoning. Said: "Look, just dip it in the seasoning and put it into your mouth."

Su Mingjue took one bite and felt that everything was complete. It was so delicious that she squinted her eyes. Enjoying it.

Rong Zheng followed his example and took a bite and put it into his mouth. The taste was really different from the food he usually eats. His taste buds were very rich, with the umami flavor of mushrooms and the spiciness of dogwood. .

He immediately nodded and said: "It's really good."

Su Mingjue is a food lover in modern times. When he heard Rong Zheng praise him, a smile appeared on his face: "This is nothing, you can do it later." Eat something more delicious."

As he said that, he walked down from the chair and put the grilled fish into another special ceramic baking pan, which was filled with green vegetables, bean sprouts and his concoction. Cornus officinalis sauce.

After adding it to the charcoal fire and boiling it, he picked up a chopstick with his serving chopsticks and put it into his bowl: "Try this fish, it tastes very good."

Rong Zheng looked at the sudden appearance of the dish in the bowl, and did not shy away, picking up a piece. The chopsticks were put into his mouth, "The fish was first grilled with charcoal, which was fragrant and crispy. Then it was put into a porcelain plate and cooked for a while. This time it is even more flavorful. It's really good."

Rong Zheng said with a smile . : "I have seen some cooks either grilling fish over charcoal fire or directly boiling or frying it in a cauldron. I have never seen these two put together. The taste is much more mellow."

Su Mingjue ate at the side. Happy, he said casually: "Eat its original taste and familiar with its nature, you can get its original freshness."

Rong Zheng was slightly startled when he heard this, and said with a smile: "You think it through, but it should be like this, familiar with it The nature of the food can bring out its taste better."

Su Mingjue said, "Yes, so I just combined two methods to make the fish taste more delicious."

Su Mingjue said. Seeing that Rong Zheng was enjoying his meal, he felt that the timing was right. He took the opportunity to pour a glass of green plum wine and raised his glass to indicate: "I was sick that day. Thanks to Mr. Rong's help, I would like to toast you here."

Rong Zheng stopped his chopsticks and said, He raised the wine glass at hand and drank from it and said, "Young Master Su, you're welcome. I was entrusted by the King of Jinling and it was just my duty."

Seeing that he mentioned his father, Su Mingjue took another sip of wine and said, " What kind of deal did Mr. Rong make with my father to make you care about me so much?"

Rong Zheng smiled indifferently when he heard this and did not respond.

Su Mingjue rolled her eyes to the sky. This literate person was difficult to talk to, and she couldn't even ask a question for a long time.

But the highlight of inviting him to dinner today was not this. Thinking of this, Su Mingjue calmed down and tried again: "I wonder if Young Master Rong has received a letter from my father."

Rong Zheng responded this time: "Young Master Su is referring to I corresponded a lot with the King of Jinling about something."

Sure enough, he guessed it. Su Mingjue had been thinking that his father was thousands of miles away, so how could he know that he jumped into the water to save people? It turned out that the man in front of him had sued. shape.

But thinking that she would have to ask for money from him in the future, Su Mingjue suppressed the anger in her heart.

He said: "My father said that I can withdraw my silver from Master Rong from now on."

Rong Zheng's eyebrows were slightly smiling. No wonder he was so active today. It turned out that the drunkard's intention was not to drink.

He nodded and said, "It's true. King Jinling sent a letter about this."

Su Mingjue paused, considered it, approached Rong Zheng, blinked and hinted, "Then I'll trouble Young Master Rong more."

Rong Zheng's expression did not change, and he said calmly: "Master Su just sends someone here to collect money every month. It's not a lot of trouble."

Su Mingjue: "..."

He is really selfless and a humble gentleman.

When Su Mingjue saw that he didn't respond, he immediately stopped acting. He put down his cup and said straight to the point: "How much silver do you plan to give me every month, Mr. Rong?"

Rong Zheng asked, "How much does Mr. Su need?"

Su Mingjue made a gesture. three.

Rong Zheng said: "Thirty taels is not much. You can just send someone to Jinyuan to get it."

Su Mingjue shook his head and said seriously: "I want three hundred taels."

Rong Zheng's face remained calm, but he refused: "With all due respect, Mr. Su's three hundred taels is a bit too much. I can't pay it to you."

Su Mingjue sighed inwardly. It was really hard to beg money from others.

Thinking of using the money later, he had to tell the truth, "I will take three hundred taels for the study I want to use in the future."

Rong Zheng was stunned when he heard this: "Study"

Su Mingjue covered up and asked for Baili Xi Qian originally told Rong Zheng his thoughts in detail.

Rong Zheng didn't object after hearing this. He chewed slowly, wiped his mouth elegantly with a handkerchief and said, "If Mr. Su really has such a grand plan and great cause, and uses the corresponding expenses listed before, I think "

Su Mingjue was confused on the spot!

Do you need to write down the details of his own money and ask someone to approve the budget like submitting a budget?

Some

people are worried that little Susu will be miserable, no,

he He is an able-bodied, quick-thinking, well-aware of current affairs, the kind of young man in bright clothes and angry horse who doesn’t play by the rules~

Also, he is not a "weak boy" character, he is very smart!

Eight hundred tricks in total . You may not be able to win against him!