This sentence should have a double meaning.
However, in Rong Shangshu’s mind, what Gao Bai said must be because Rong Xi was extremely stubborn and refused to listen to his words, which made him unwilling to teach again.
It simply makes him lose his face!
Rong Lian frowned slightly. For some reason, he felt that what Master Gao said had another meaning.
However, considering what his brother had done before, this was considered normal.
“Father, brother is solitary and feeling down, unwilling to study.” Rong Lian interceded for Rong Xi, but secretly sighed in his heart.
Linxi was so remote, and with his brother’s reserved nature, he shouldn’t be able to endure it. But as far as Rong Lian was concerned, it was a place with beautiful scenery, peace, and tranquility.
“I did it to suppress his temper!” Rong Shangshu was so angry that his beard trembled, and his eyes showed a fierce look.
Rong Lian comforted him a few words and said slowly: “Father, I want to take the provincial examination next year, but there are many people in the capital, and banquets are always there. I can’t clear my mind on studying, I want to find a secluded place to study in peace.”
Regarding the imperial examination, Rong Shangshu attached great importance to it. After hearing this, he immediately replied: “What you said makes sense. The small courtyard on the outskirts of Shengjing is quiet and peaceful. You can go there.”
Rong Lian shook his head, “Compared to the suburbs of Shengjing, Linxi will be more elegant and quiet. If I move to the suburbs of Shengjing, it will be easier for others to find me. If I go to Linxi, there will be no one to bother me.”
Seeing his expression of rejection, he continued: “Moreover, the Rong family lineage originates from Linxi. I will go to Linxi today, and during the winter solstice, I can worship my ancestors with my brother, praying for my success in the exam next year.”
After listening to this, Rong Shangshu felt slightly moved.
“Your brother is naughty and I am afraid he will disturb your study.”
Rong Lian shook his head and replied with a smile: “Brother never interferes with people’s reading. If I study quietly, I might be able to induce my brother to study together.”
Those who are close to vermilion are red.
After some reasoning, Rong Shangshu no longer had the intention to refuse, and just sighed: “It’s a long journey, and I’m worried about your health.”
Rong Lian was so talented that he no longer needed to go to school to listen to the Master’s words. Rong Shangshu only worried that he would encounter unexpected events during his long journey.
My brother came to Linxi alone, and I will be accompanied by a book boy. Even though I am not as brave as my brother, a person should read thousands of books and travel thousands of miles. If I stick to the small area of Shengjing, even if I become an official in the future, I will be forgotten by everyone.”
Your brother was driven away, how can he not be brave?
Rong Shangshu retorted in his heart, but finally agreed on his face.
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Thinking about it now, his brother was despondent, hopeless and helpless at that time.
When he comes to Linxi, he will treat his brother well, teach him the manners of a gentleman, and give him economic knowledge so that he no longer lives a stubborn life.
If a son is not taught, it is the father’s fault.
He didn’t dare say this to his father face to face, but he thought so in his heart. Brother’s naughtiness was closely related to father’s neglect and mother’s pampering.
He and his brother were brothers, and they should support each other and shine together.
Rong Xi was far away in Qingzhou and had no idea of his brother’s willful thinking.
After being given a book by Gao Bai that day, Rong Xi no longer left the house and started grinding beans in the house.
The soybeans were soaked in water, then ground with a stone mill to extract milky liquid. After filtering, it was put into a pot to steam and cook.
In no time, the aroma of beans filled the air, thick yet mild in flavor.
Foam formed on the surface, and Rong Xi removed the impurities, stirring occasionally with a spoon, and sometimes using cold water to cool it down.
In an instant, Rong Xi poured the prepared sour liquid into the pot. The bean juice in the pot gradually formed curds, resembling rolling white clouds with intertwined waves.
If one stops here, it’s bean curd, suitable for both sweet and savory dishes when mixed with seasonings.
“Young master, you are so amazing!” Liu Zishi stood by and marveled again and again.
He never imagined that beans could be eaten in this way.
With the help of Liu’s members, Rong Xi quickly made tofu.
The white, soft and tender tofu was cut into small pieces, put into the prepared bucket, and soaked in water.
“Young master, how do you eat it?” Liu Zishi couldn’t wait.
Rong Xi smiled and said, “We’ll know tomorrow.”
The next day, Jin Shi Xuan was closed. Someone with good information said that Jin Shi Xuan was researching new dishes and would reopen tomorrow.
There is a new dish!
Everyone was filled with joy and looked forward to the new dish.
At this time, Hu Yulin, Duan Changjin, Jiang Weiping and others all gathered in Rong’s mansion to taste the fresh and delicious tofu.
There were two new dishes on the table.
One was the extremely simple homemade tofu, rich in color and flavor. The fresh and fragrant sauce combined with the tender tofu aroused a strong appetite just by smelling it, and it melted in the mouth upon tasting it. The pure fragrance of tofu and the deliciousness of the sauce made it endlessly memorable.
One was the minced meat tofu soup, light in color and clear in taste, extremely refreshing, suitable for both children and the elderly.
The group devoured the fine food with gusto, wolfing down everything on the plate until it was completely empty.
Duan Changjin tasted Rong Xi’s cooking skills for the first time and was astonished. Compared with this, Lady Jiang was inferior.
“I never knew beans could be so delicious.” He swallowed the last mouthful of soup and praised it repeatedly.
After Liu He and Liu Zishi removed the dishes, the group strolled through the courtyard to aid digestion.
“There are thousands of dishes, this is just one drop.”
Tofu brain, tofu skin, dried tofu, etc. are all common dishes in later generations.
Hu Yulin thought again, held it in for a long time, and then asked: “Brother Rong, would you like more people to taste the beauty of tofu?”
Rong Xi was naturally willing, so he nodded and said, “Brother, I understand what you meant. Delicious food should be enjoyed by everyone in the world.”
As a result, the first tofu shop in the Wei Dynasty soon became famous all over the world.
“Brother Rong, you gave me the drawings earlier, and I got two of them from the merchant. I came in a hurry today and didn’t have time to bring them.” Hu Yulin said it with an apology.
Rong Xi smiled and replied: “Brother Hu doesn’t need to feel sorry. I happen to go to the city tomorrow and I will pay you a visit then.”
The few chatted for a while and left before sunset.
At the same time, a carriage drove leisurely into Mengshan County. They stopped when they reached the inn in the city.
Three men got out of the carriage and entered the inn. The waiter saw them and was stunned for a moment. Then he came back to his senses and asked, “Are the three gentlemen taking a break or checking in?”
The young man at the front was really stunning in appearance, but his bearing was extraordinary and majestic, making people dare not talk nonsense.
“Three upper rooms, check in.” The man replied in a low voice.
Even the sound was like heavenly music.
The room was prepared, and the three of them gathered in one room. The shop servant served tea, and after filling the cups, he smiled and said, “If the masters have any orders, just call for me.”
One of the handsome young men asked: “Which restaurant in the city has the best food?”
The waiter really knows!
The servant put the teapot on the table and said with joy, “When it comes to restaurants, of course Jin Shi Xuan is the best!”
Before the three of them could ask, he continued: “The masters come from afar, so you probably haven’t heard of Jin Shi Xuan’s cuisine. It’s said to rival the flavors of the heavens!”
“Really?” The young man couldn’t help but ask, “Have you eaten it?”
“Oh, you really think highly of me,” the servant grinned, “I am poor, how can I afford such delicious food?”
“What kind of dishes are they?” the young man asked curiously, but he didn’t take it seriously.
He had tasted palace feasts, this was just a remote town, how could it match the skills of the royal chef in the palace?
The other two men looked at each other. They had already tasted the real divine delicacies and were not interested in Jin Shi Xuan.
The shop servant replied, “I’ve heard that using a strong fire to fry and cook produces a very rich aroma. Whenever Lady Jiang is in charge of the kitchen, the streets and alleys are filled with the fragrance, making people hungry just by smelling it.”
“Stir-fried?” The handsome man suddenly said in surprise and looked at the man beside him, “Brother Si, does it sound familiar?”
The man knew what he meant and said, “Then let’s go to Jin Shi Xuan.”
Seeing the three of them getting up, the waiter said quickly: “Jin Shi Xuan closes today. It would be better for the masters to go there tomorrow.”
The young man didn’t mind, but seeing the disappointed looks on their faces, he couldn’t help but ask, “Father, Uncle Chen, what’s so special about Jin Shi Xuan?”
Chen Chuangu sighed secretly, it is a wonderful thing!
Oh, ml is here again!
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I thought it was the brother arriving, but nope, it’s the hubby! ☺️