Chapter 9: Escape
"I am a newcomer to the Xiao Mansion and do not know the rules of the mansion. I am just thinking about the Second Master who has just recovered from a long illness and has a delicate spleen and stomach. Medicine is three-point poison. Instead of taking medicine to recuperate, it is better to use medicinal food to recuperate. I am concerned about the Second Master's health and do not want to break the rules. I beg the old lady to punish me."
"How do you know about medicinal food?"
The eldest master heard that his son's illness improved as soon as Mengxi came into the family, and he thought Mengxi must be Jun'er's benefactor. He already had a sense of approval for Mengxi in his heart. Today, when he met Mengxi for the first time, he saw that she was dignified and virtuous when holding tea, calm in her dealings, unperturbed by praise or criticism, tactful in her advances and retreats, and well-mannered in her manners and conversation. She was not as spoiled as the rumors said, so he was three points happy. When he heard her say that she was wholeheartedly taking care of her son's body, he was two points happier. Going to the big kitchen privately was not a big deal, so he didn't want to punish Mengxi, but he was afraid that his mother would set rules for the new granddaughter-in-law. If he really punished her, it would chill her heart, so he rushed to speak.
"My father is weak all year round, and my mother often prepares porridge for him. I have learned some of it since I was young. It is very knowledgeable to prepare porridge, especially to adapt to the changes in climate. For example, in summer, the stove is hot and it is easy to get heatstroke. It is suitable to eat porridge that clears heat and detoxifies, relieves heat and quenches thirst, such as mung bean porridge and lotus rice porridge. Mung bean porridge is sweet and cold in nature, and has the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, relieving heat and quenching thirst; lotus rice porridge strengthens the spleen and stomach, and replenishes qi, and has a certain effect on summer diarrhea, restlessness and insomnia.
The climate is dry in autumn, so you should eat porridge that has the effects of moisturizing, warming the body, nourishing the lungs, and invigorating qi. For example: lotus seed porridge can nourish the mind and consolidate the essence; lentil porridge can harmonize the stomach and nourish the internal organs; walnut porridge can moisturize the skin and prevent dryness; pine nut porridge can moisturize the lungs and benefit the intestines; bird's nest porridge can nourish the lungs and relieve cough, etc.
In winter
Mengxi thought that the old man couldn't really ask her cheap mother whether she could really cook porridge, so she made up a story at random, but she looked calm and composed, and there was nothing wrong .
"If you want to make porridge, just teach the chef how to make it. You don't have to make it yourself."
The eldest wife Cui said coldly.
"Madam, the process of making rice porridge is also very particular, because it is related to the efficacy of the porridge. For example, when choosing rice, you should use japonica rice, with fragrant rice being the best, followed by late rice and early rice. And you must choose fresh, good quality, and mold-free rice. When cooking rice, pay attention to whether the water is clean and the water should be added in full at one time. Do not add water temporarily during the process. Only in this way can the porridge taste right. When cooking porridge, you should cook the rice to bring out the oil and flavor, but not to damage the nutrition in it. The key is the heat, which includes the size of the fire, the cooking time, and the order of adding materials.
The size of the fire can be divided into three types: gentle fire, strong fire, and gentle and strong fire. Gentle fire is weak, while strong fire is strong, and gentle and strong fire are moderate. Different porridges should be cooked at different temperatures, and even one type of porridge should be cooked at different temperatures in different stages. The time for adding ingredients is also different. Foods that are difficult to cook should be put into the pot first, foods that are easy to cook should be put into the pot later, and foods that are easy to evaporate should be put into the pot last. Generally, rice should be cooked first, then ingredients should be added, and seasonings should be added last. This is not something that can be explained in a short time. The wife thought that the second master was worth a lot of money, and letting the cook cook it for the second master with clumsy hands would waste food in vain, but it would be a big deal to pollute the second master's body, so she did it herself."
Mengxi despised herself in her heart and said, "Second Master, I'm sorry. In order to protect my small body from suffering, I have to use your body as a shield."
"My dear granddaughter-in-law, I appreciate your thoughtfulness. Considering that you are thinking about the health of the Second Master and it is your first offense, I will not punish you this time. But you should remember not to break the rules again in the future."
The old lady nodded and spoke with a smile on her face.
"Thank you, old lady, for your love. I will remember the rules of our ancestors in the future. I also have one request. I hope you will grant me mercy."
Mengxi kowtowed to the old lady and said.
"What's up"
"My granddaughter-in-law wants to ask the old lady if she can use the small kitchen in the second master's yard. The second master has been too weak these days, and my granddaughter-in-law wants to prepare three meals a day for the second master herself."
Damn, if I don’t go to the kitchen, how can I give Second Master medicine in the future? It takes a month, not just once or twice. Mengxi is trying her best to get the opportunity to cook porridge for Second Master herself. This is the professional ethics of a doctor in the 21st century, and she still attaches great importance to professional ethics.
