jdhmnovel Chapter 157 Now, she was even more eager for the imperial examinations than Yu Ziheng.
Chapter 157 Now, she was even more eager for the imperial examinations than Yu Ziheng.
"Little sister, what do you need to do? I'll help you!" Yu Ziying volunteered and rushed over.
Yu Ningyao naturally wouldn't refuse to help.
She muttered to herself about the ingredients she needed and directed the delivery guy to help.
Since there was no beef tallow, lard was used instead.
Yu Ningyao racked her brains and found all the ingredients she could remember.
Fearing the recipe would be leaked, she asked her mother to cook it for her.
After a full day of research, the domineering aroma permeated every corner of the Yu family's home.
Even Zhao Yining from the neighboring yard could smell it.
"What smells so good?" She couldn't help but come over to take a look.
I also prepared some small items that Yu Ziheng might need on the day of the scientific expedition.
Some dried fruit, and a few pairs of socks she sewed herself.
The cells are stuffy and hot during the day and chilly at night, with alternating temperatures, so having extra pairs of socks to change into is more comfortable.
"Sister Yining, you've come at the right time. Call Zilie and Zixi over later. Yaoyao has come up with a delicious hot pot recipe, you should all come and try it." Shen Jinzhu called her over with a smile.
"Then I shall respectfully accept your offer." Zhao Yining smiled slightly, handed her the things in her hand, and sat down at the table together.
People from Xiangguo are no strangers to eating hot pot.
They mostly ate boiled mutton in plain water.
They had never seen such a rich and spicy hot pot broth as Yu Ningyao's before.
Because we didn't prepare a divided hot pot in advance, the whole family had to eat the spicy broth together.
Yu Ningyao made a slightly spicy version.
Even so, the Yu family members still broke out in a sweat while eating.
"good to eat!"
“It smells so good!”
This hot pot broth has received unanimous praise.
Yu Ziying couldn't wait to talk to her sister and ask her to sell him the secret recipe.
"I have New Year's money, I'll give it all to you. You sell me the recipe, and we'll split the money!"
“Sure, no problem. We’re family!” Yu Ningyao wasn’t stingy.
Moreover, the hot pot broth is not entirely her achievement.
My mother and brother both helped.
After all, she couldn't figure it out on her own.
Yu Ziying was overjoyed.
He decided to make "hot pot base" his first business.
Whether he can achieve great things and make a lot of money depends entirely on this treasure.
He was eager to try his hand at it.
Shen Jinzhu naturally wouldn't stop him.
If my son wants to go into business, then let him give it a try.
Yu Ningyao decided to bring the hot pot base to the General's Mansion so that her master and the others could also try it.
After all, her family has always spoiled her, and they might praise her against their conscience.
She wrapped the hot pot broth in lotus leaves and brought it to the general's mansion.
Yu Ningyao bluntly ordered Lu Lingguang to run an errand and get a pot.
"Let's have hot pot tonight, I guarantee you've never had anything like it before!"
Lu Lingguang wanted to refute, but remembering that he had been proven wrong every time he had tried to refute her before, he silently shut up and did as she instructed.
We trained all afternoon.
The General's Mansion has also prepared all the ingredients and cooking utensils that Yu Ningyao requested.
Yu Ningyao asked for a pot of water and put the hot pot base in directly.
Everyone who saw it was very curious.
"what is this?"
“This is my family’s secret recipe. As long as you can eat something, this stuff will taste good no matter what you cook it in.” Yu Ningyao licked her lips.
Upon hearing the secret recipe, the group stopped asking questions.
Once the hot pot broth boils, a rich aroma fills the air.
Lu Qingyun strode in.
"What's that smell? It's so strong, it smells amazing!" He peeked over. "Are we going to eat hot pot?"
"Master, this is hot pot!" Yu Ningyao introduced with a proud look.
How to eat it, what dipping sauce to use, and what to add to make it delicious.
As the Lu family listened to her explanation, they all started cooking meat.
Beef is hard to come by, so they eat hot pot with pork and lamb.
Thinly sliced pork belly is gently dipped into the broth for a quick scalding, then dipped in the savory, spicy sauce and eaten immediately.
"This is too delicious." Lu Lingguang ate in such a hurry that he burned his tongue and his speech became somewhat unclear.
"Eat slowly, no one's going to take it from you." Yu Ningyao poured him a cup of cold tea.
"Grandma, you really weren't lying. I've never eaten anything so special before." Lu Lingguang blinked and stared at her as if he were looking at some treasure.
“That’s right.” Yu Ningyao looked at their expressions, tilted her chin, and looked a little smug.
Great! Her family hadn't lied to her; this hot pot broth really is delicious.
Yu Ningyao plans to have her brother bring it to the exam so he can cook himself a pot of spicy hot pot.
After they had eaten and drunk their fill, Lu Qingyun called out to her.
"My dear disciple, do you still have any of this? Can I buy some from you?"
Yu Ningyao shook her head: "What do you mean by buying or not? If you like it, Master, I'll give it to you."
"That won't do. What I want is more than just a little bit." Lu Qingyun laughed heartily.
He and his eldest son stayed in the capital.
The second son was fighting enemies at the border.
When he first tasted this hot pot, he wanted his son and soldiers at the border to have some too.
After all, this stuff makes you feel warm all over after eating it, which is perfect for the harsh and cold border regions.
Yu Ningyao was very excited after hearing Lu Qingyun's words.
The young man's business hadn't even started yet when he received a big order.
“Alright, Master, leave this to me!” Yu Ningyao patted her chest and agreed.
After she got home and told Yu Ziying what had happened, the two siblings held hands, screamed, and spun around together.
They secured a large order before even starting to promote it to the public; how could they not be excited?
The Yu family was immediately busy.
Yu Kangjing has errands to run, Shen Jinzhu is helping Yu Ziying prepare for her hot pot base business, and Yu Ziheng is preparing for the imperial examinations and is studying in seclusion.
Yu Zicong was responsible for the construction and design of his younger brother's hot pot restaurant.
As a result, Yu Ningyao was the most idle person in the family.
While her family wasn't looking, Yu Ningyao secretly plotted how to get back at Zhao Changgeng.
Once the imperial examination is over, she'll teach him a lesson.
Now, she was even more eager for the imperial examination than Yu Ziheng.
……
Soon the day of the imperial examination arrived.
The third branch of the Yu family planned to send Yu Ziheng off with the whole family.
Yu Ziheng waved his hands repeatedly in refusal: "Father, let's keep a low profile. I'll take the exam quietly. If I pass, then you can announce it; if I don't, just pretend it never happened, okay?"
"Alright. I'll listen to you." Yu Kangjing didn't want the child to have so much burden on his mind.
Let's do it quietly, quietly.
So, out of Yu Ziheng's sight, the Yu family "quietly" watched him enter the examination hall.