Yunshan, No. 1 Villa.
When Li Zexuan heard what his mother said, he couldn't help but be speechless. He really didn't expect that his mother would start to have the awareness to protect intellectual property rights. This idea is not too advanced.
"Mom, how can we finish these thousands of eggs without letting the servants in the house come over to help?"
Li Zexuan looked at Mrs. Li and smiled bitterly.
"Why is it impossible~?"
Mrs. Li glanced at her son angrily and said, "Here are my mother, your father, Yu Xi, Xiao He, and Xiao Xi. There are five people in total. Xuan'er, you will teach me how to make preserved eggs later. We, you can go and do your own business~! The five of us can definitely handle all the eggs in the yard in half a day~!"
Next to him, Father Li looked up at the sky and was speechless. It seemed that Mrs. Li's decision was not discussed with him in advance, and he was once again represented.
Li Zexuan sweated profusely and said: "Mom~! Compared with Shenxianzui and Shenxianjing, these preserved eggs are just a small amount of money. Why bother you and my father? Besides, the eggs sent by farmers will be in the tens of thousands in the future. , how can you be so busy~?"
Mrs. Li frowned and said: "I know that the money earned from this preserved egg is incomparable to that of Shenxian Zui and Shenxian Mirror, but this thing is also easier to imitate~! If we don't pay attention, the formula will be easily leaked. There are preserved eggs everywhere in the two cities! If our family collects so many eggs, won’t we lose money~? This is the secret recipe you got from your master, Xuaner, don’t let others take advantage~!”
Meeting such an old lady who protects the family, Li Zexuan felt helpless. He sighed and said, "Mom, the servants in our house are all loyal and will never pass on the secret recipe. Besides, the technique for making preserved eggs is very good." It’s simple. Even if we don’t pass on the secret recipe, others can imitate it within half a year. You don’t have to worry about everything now.”
"Madam, what Xuan'er said makes sense. The servants in our house are all able to withstand the test, so don't worry about it! You see, if you are exhausted, Xuan'er will still be worried, right~?"
Li Jingmo saw this and quickly spoke out.
He has been living a leisurely life here in Yunshan recently! Unexpectedly, he was captured by his wife as a coolie today, and he was naturally unhappy. At this time, things took a turn for the worse, and Li Jingmo sent an assist without hesitation.
Mrs. Li glared at her husband, and then said after a long while: "Since you said so, Xuan'er, then do what you want! You teach us the production steps first, and then call the servants in the house to help tomorrow!"
Li Zexuan responded with a smile: "Okay, mother, come with me! In fact, the preparation of this preserved egg is very simple. First, wrap the lime that has been stirred with water on the surface of the egg. It should be evenly coated, and then wrap it with a layer of grass ash or It’s wheat husk, just leave it for about a month. By then, the raw eggs will turn into crystal clear cooked eggs, and when paired with tofu and vinegar, it’s a unique delicacy!”
Han Yuxi asked curiously: "Ms. sir, how could these perfectly good raw eggs turn into mature eggs?"
Li Zexuan smiled and explained: "Madam, this is because quicklime is mixed with water..."
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"Xiaodong, did you sell your eggs to the young master today~?"
In Hanjiazhuang, a woman in green clothes and coarse cloth stood outside the courtyard and shouted to Han Xiaodong who was enjoying the cool inside.
"It's Aunt Luo! Yes, our family sold more than a hundred eggs to the young master today. What's wrong~?"
Han Xiaodong came to the courtyard gate and asked doubtfully.
"Ah~? It turns out that the young master really accepted it!"
Aunt Luo opened her mouth in surprise and said, "Xiaodong, do you know if the young master will lose money by purchasing so many eggs?"
Han Xiaodong smiled and said: "Haha, no matter what the young master says, it is impossible to lose money. The young master has never done anything that he is not sure of. Since he dares to accept it, it means he will not lose money~!"
After hearing this, Aunt Luo smiled happily and said: "Haha, in that case, I will also send the eggs at home to the young master in a while, and by the way, the eggs from his uncle's family will also be sent to the child~!"
Han Xiaodong said hurriedly: "Hey~! Aunt Luo, wait~! The young master is only talking about eggs from our Zhuangzi, and I'm afraid I won't accept those from other Zhuangzi~!"
"Ah~? Is there such a thing?"
Master Luo asked in disbelief.
"Well, I guess the young master can't collect so many eggs at once~?"
Han Xiaodong guessed.
"Oh, then I'd better go back and deliver my eggs to the young master first!"
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"Your Majesty, Dr. Wang and Dr. Qin from the Imperial Medical Office are here~!"
In Ganlu Hall, Li Er was leaning on the desk to review memorials. Today was a holiday for officials, but as an emperor, it was not easy for him to have half a day off in the morning. So after coming out of Yanhuang Academy, he was full of thoughts He returned to his official duties. At this moment, an attendant from the Huangmen came in and bowed in a low voice.
"Xuan~!"
Li Er said calmly without raising his head.
After a while, two middle-aged men carrying medicine boxes walked in from outside. It was the two doctors from the Imperial Medical Office who accompanied the army when Dugu Xin led the army to attack Sheling Mountain - Dr. Wang and Dr. Qin.
"My lord, see your majesty~!"
The two doctors bowed to Li Er together.
"No gift~!"
Li Er said lightly, then raised his head, looked at the two doctors, and said: "Dear ladies, I invite you two here today because I have something to ask!"
Dr. Wang and Dr. Qin's eyelids couldn't help but twitch. They quickly stepped forward and cupped their hands and said, "I don't dare to ask for advice. If your Majesty has something to do, it doesn't matter if you give me your instructions~!"
Li Er stood up at this moment and came to Dr. Wang and Dr. Qin. After thinking for a while, he asked: "You two have superb medical skills. I would like to ask if you know that locusts can be used as medicine and can treat asthma~ ?”
Dr. Wang and Dr. Qin immediately frowned. After a while, Dr. Qin clasped his fists and said, "Your Majesty, I apologize for my limited knowledge. I have never heard that locusts can cure asthma."
Dr. Wang also bowed and said: "I have never heard that locusts can cure diseases. Maybe this exists in ancient books and I just didn't see it~!"
But it was Dr. Wang who saw that Li Er's face looked a little unhappy, so he added later.
Li Er stood on the spot, his expression uncertain for a while. Just looking at his face, it was indeed impossible to tell his happiness, anger, sorrow, and joy.
"Okay, I understand. My dears, go and do your work~!"
After a long time, Li Er waved his hand and said.
"Old minister, please retire~!"
Dr. Wang bowed to Dr. Qin and then exited the hall.
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