Lady Gu 10,000 Years
LG-30
After cooking boiled meat overnight, the whole family was exhausted. They returned to their homes early to rest. Madam Jiang and Little Bruiser also went to sleep. Yu Wan lay on the bed, back and forth, unable to sleep.
Snow started to fall outside the house again. It was calm but cold.
Yu Wan touched the thin cotton blanket on her body. He was busy making money these few days and had no chance to buy anything. After she finished Miss Bai's business, she would take her mother and brother to the city to buy some items. They will add whatever they need and also complete the New Year items.
At the mention of the New Year item, Yu Wan suddenly remembered her father who was far away at the border and could not sleep. He just got out of bed, put on his clothes, and brought an oil lamp into the kitchen.
This kitchen was no longer as shabby as it was when he first came. There's rice in the rice bucket, noodles in the cupboard, seasonings and salt. In the basket in the corner were some radishes and cabbages that his aunt had plucked from her own field. There were also some fresh goldfish inside the wooden bucket. Of course, the most delicious is the preserved meat hanging on the wall and on the table.
The preserved meat was salted by his uncle and left in the kitchen to dry. The kitchen is usually ventilated and filled with smoke while cooking. It was only a day and the salty taste was not obvious. The meat is fresh.
Yu Wan cut a good piece of back leg meat. The meat here is fat and not fatty, but not too fatty. It is suitable for making meatballs. However, this is not enough. He still cuts some meat off the front legs, meat off the buttocks, and the top of the pig. She recalled that in her previous life, her aunt liked meatballs made from pork and said that the meat was more tender.
After cutting the meat, he put slices of ginger, chopped garlic, shallots, and some fresh wild eggs into the minced meat. Then, he added soy sauce, starch, snowflake salt, sesame oil, and pepper.
His movements were extremely fast, and within a short period of time, he began to get excited. He pulled out a big bowl of sesame oil. Sesame oil is too expensive and he usually uses pork oil. However, this time, he poured all the sesame oil into the pot. The aroma of fried meatballs immediately smelled from the oil cauldron. After making the meatballs, he took out the wheat flour from the cupboard and started making pancakes.
The fire in the kitchen continued until dawn. Yu Wan wiped the sweat off her forehead. It's almost time for breakfast.
Yu Wan used an unfinished material to make some scallion pancakes. Before Madam Jiang and Little Bruiser woke up, Yu Wan sent them to the old house.
Since they were going to the city to buy materials for the business, the family woke up early. The moment they saw Yu Wan, they were all extremely shocked.
“Why did you wake up once in the morning?” ask Aunt Yu who opened the door.
Yu Wan pushed the basket-wrapped pancake forward and said with a smile, “Good morning, Auntie. You haven't had breakfast, have you? I made some pancakes. You take them to fill your stomach.”
At this moment, Uncle Yu and Yu Feng had just finished bathing and walked over. When they heard that he was here to deliver the pancakes, their faces turned pale!
“Yeah, looks like I forgot to put salt in it.”
Their pale faces turned red.
“I also made some dishes for Dad. Fortunately, I did not forget to put salt in it.”.
Blood drained from their faces again.
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After breakfast, Yu Wan and her brother Yu Song boarded the ox carriage to the city.
“Are you really going to send something to Third Uncle?” Yu Song walked beside the ox cart and asked Yu Wan with a vegetable jar.
Yu Feng led the ox.
Yuwan nodded. “One stop. We will soon celebrate the new year. I hope Dad can also have a good year.”
“He won't accept it,” murmured Yu Song. Before his third uncle left, he said that he would send a letter once he reached the border. However, six years had passed and they had not received any news from him. The letters they had written for him had not returned either. Sometimes, they even suspected that their third uncle had been having bad luck.
However, they heard that even if they were unable to transport back the bodies of the sacrificed soldiers, they would try their best to restore the iron plate with their names engraved on it. Since they did not receive his third uncle's iron plate, they pretended that he was still alive.
“Father will definitely accept it,” Yu Wan said with certainty while hugging the jar in her hand.
Yu Song opened his mouth, wanting to persuade him not to be silly. But just as he was about to speak, he received a warning look from his brother and closed his mouth in annoyance.
Yu Feng continued driving the ox cart, his feet stepping deep into the snow. “Let's buy groceries first. Once we're done, Little Song will push the ox cart back. I'll take you to the courier office.”
Yu Wan smiled. “Oke.”
The three of them went to the vegetable market in the city. The materials here were much more expensive than in the market, but when they thought about the price Miss Bai offered, they felt that there was no harm in spending more money.
They buy fresh pork, mutton, chicken, duck, and vegetables. Today, they did not cook for the banquet, but sent them to Miss Bai for a taste test. The dishes he was satisfied with would be cooked during the banquet.
Yu Song dragged the food cart back to the village.
Yu Wan went to buy a thick cotton shirt and a box of the best frostbite ointment in town. The border is so cold, you should be able to use it.
To the north of Lotus Flower City, there was a courier post ten miles on foot. This courier station is the largest outside the Capital. It was mainly used to send official letters and supplies. As long as they could afford it, they could also take orders.
Today, the courier station is crowded with people. Some feed horses, some change horses, and some rest.
“There.” Yu Feng brought Yu Wan to the cage on the right side of the courier post.
Yu Wan saw that there were three carriages here. The first two carriages were already full, but the last one was mostly empty.
“This is for the Northwest Army Camp,” said Yu Feng, pointing to the badge on the wheels.
“Is it far from here to the Northwest Army camp?” ask Yu Wan.
“They walk on the official road so do not be afraid to go far.” As if guessing Yu Wan's worries, Yu Feng added, “The weather is cold, we can keep things for a long time.”
“Oke.” Yuwan nodded. He did not know if it was because the ecology of ancient times had not been destroyed or because there was no greenhouse effect, but he felt the winter here was very cold. Moreover, he had sealed the jar tightly.
A courier holding a horse whip walked over, intending to depart.
Yu Feng called him, “Master, we want to bring something.” Although it is said to bring something, they actually need to give money.
“Where?” ask the courier.
Yu Feng said, “Ke Northwest Army Camp.”
“Kamp Northwest Army, right? Here.” The courier took the siblings to the third carriage. “This is the last trip of the year. You came at the right time. How many things are there?”
Yu Feng looked at the large jar in his hand, then at the two small jars that Yu Wan had brought. He said, “Only these three and the bag on my back.”
“Last trip will be more expensive than usual.” Said the courier.
Yu Feng glanced at Yu Wan and said, “Alright.”
The courier put his hands together.
Yu Feng placed the jar in his sister's arms.
Just as the courier was about to take the money, a carriage arrived at the entrance. A pageboy jumped down from the carriage and hurriedly walked over.
Pageboy called the courier to the side and said something. The courier frowned and returned with a troubled expression. “We can't bring your stuff.”
“Why?” ask Yu Wan.
The courier glanced at the carriage, only to see the carpenter and the coachman unload the box from the carriage. The courier said, “See that? Those things can't be saved. Where else can I give you?”
Yu Wan said solemnly, “We came first.”
The courier looked at her with an amused expression and said, “Do you know who that New Year item is for? This is for the newly promoted General Gui De Emperor. The items were personally selected by the daughter of General Manor. If you know what's good for you, then quickly take back your stuff!
