However, no one cooks here, and only makes tea. Xiao Nianzhi was afraid that being special would be bad, so he thought about it and asked his two subordinates first.
They had no idea about cooking in the Yamen.
Xiao Nianzhi was worried and asked other colleagues nearby.
I found that no one objected and were looking forward to it, which made me feel relieved.
When he came back, Cong Xiangwu explained in a low voice: "No one is very good at these things, so it is convenient to just go out for a bite."
The main reason is that there is no dedicated kitchenette and it is not easy to clean all the items.
This is an office, and they don't have a dedicated water well.
Daily water needs to be collected nearby.
The nearest well is at the Si Agricultural Supervisor, which is several hundred meters away.
After listening to Cong Xiangwu's explanation, Xiao Nianzhi nodded clearly.
She now has a maid and a bodyguard.
Yan Xingxuan prepared a carriage to ensure her daily commuting, and Chang Shan also worked part-time as a groom.
As for Siam Lan, it was not convenient to show up at Xiao Nianzhi's office, so she arranged to go back to Xiao's mansion.
In order to ensure Xiao Nianzhi's safety, even if Yan Xingxuan and the others left later, Chang Shan would still stay with the Yamen after seeing him off.
This also makes it easier for her to go to the garden whenever she needs it.
Therefore, Chang Shan is a good helper. If you use more water, you can ask the other party to help you lift it... It should be okay, right?
Xiao Nianzhi thought uncertainly.
Knowing that he could bring food or even cook here, as long as he could find a way to bring the water back, Xiao Nianzhi began to wonder, what will he eat tomorrow?
Yan Xingxuan also knew that it was not good for him to be around here all the time.
However, he couldn't bear to leave.
If there are too many people and it’s too noisy, then send some back?
Thinking of this, he turned his head and looked at Yan Changxia.
The other person was looking here and there, curious about everything.
At this time, Yan Changxia had not noticed that there was a person who was secretly preparing to send her back.
The first day was spent getting used to the office, and soon it was time to get off duty in the evening.
Xiao Nianzhi cleaned up briefly, said hello to his two subordinates, and then packed up and walked back.
Naturally, Yan Xingxuan and the others saw each other off all the way. In fact, he wanted to follow them into the Xiao Mansion, but...
not too good.
So, in the end, they watched Xiao Nianzhi enter the door, and then the uncle and nephew simply packed up and prepared to go back to their respective homes.
Yan Changxia actually didn't want to go back.
but……
Nowadays, it is not like in the imperial kiln or the Imperial College, where you have places to eat, live and play.
The Yamen of Shanglinyuan is really not very big. Unless you go to the garden outside, the space is too small.
Moreover, Xiao Nianzhi now has an official position, and they are always around him, which also disturbs each other a little.
No matter how unhappy Yan Changxia was, he could only honestly return to the house in the end.
After winter, the days become shorter.
After getting off duty, I walked back to Xiao Mansion. The sky was already dark.
In fact, it was only Shen Shizheng at this moment, and it was not too late.
Isatis Lan was waiting at the door early in the morning. When she saw Xiao Nianzhi getting out of the carriage, she hurriedly handed her a hand stove, fearing that she would freeze.
Xiao Nianzhi nodded, thanked him, said goodbye to Yan Xingxuan and the others, and then strode back.
When they returned home, Walnut and the others had prepared dinner early and were just waiting for her to come back to eat.
The Xiao family's father and son don't come back every day, so everyone in the house just eats together, rarely having to worry about anything.
But, things are different now!
The eldest girl will have to go back home for food and accommodation every day.
This made Aunt Qin and the others very happy. Uncle Zheng originally thought that driving Xiao Nianzhi to and from Xiao Nianzhi every day would be worth it.
However, the eldest girl now has Chang Shan, which gives him no chance to show off.
Xiao Nianzhi had never had a chance to come back before, but now it was rare for her to come back. Aunt Qin and the others went out early in the morning to do shopping.
In the evening, the three of them crowded into the kitchen and had a great time.
Just in time for Xiao Nianzhi to return home, the steaming meal was ready to be served.
The host is Xiao Nianzhi himself, so Aunt Qin set up a small table so that the dishes are compact and convenient for Xiao Nianzhi to eat.
However, because she was afraid that the eldest girl would think too much, she asked specifically before setting the table. After knowing that Xiao Nianzhi didn't mind, she went ahead with the operation.
In winter, mutton is the most nourishing, so Aunt Qin made mutton soup today.
After Xiao Nianzhi's guidance, Aunt Qin's craftsmanship has also improved significantly.
Tonight's stewed mutton soup was delicious and fragrant, the mutton was soft and delicious, and the soup was rich in flavor and exceptionally delicious.
Xiao Nianzhi couldn't hold back and took a sip of soup first.
The aroma is strong and warm.
This bite is warm and comfortable.
The most important thing is that the taste is really handled very well.
Xiao Nianzhi was not stingy with his praise and nodded to Aunt Qin: "It tastes good."
Hearing Xiao Nianzhi's compliment, Aunt Qin smiled so hard that she couldn't even see her eyes.
She was not in a hurry to eat because she just wanted to see what Xiao Nianzhi thought of the mutton soup.
This is also convenient for her future improvements.
You know, Aunt Qin thinks she is very good at making soup herself.
However, after meeting the older girl, I realized...
I used to be too shallow.
However, she is also constantly learning and improving.
Now that I was praised, I went to eat in high spirits.
Xiao Nianzhi ate by himself, while other servants went to the kitchen or cubicles to eat.
Xiao Nianzhi took two sips of the mutton soup before starting to taste other dishes.
Pan-fried chicken until fragrant, braised duck with delicious flavor, and after frying in oil, stir-fry fish fillet with sauce...
Every dish tastes great.
Compared with when she first came here, Aunt Qin's craftsmanship has indeed improved a lot.
Xiao Nianzhi had a delicious dinner, and then drank a large bowl of mutton soup.
After eating, I was covered in sweat.
Between the lips and teeth, there seems to be a trace of the freshness of the mutton, the tenderness of the radish, and the beauty of the soup...
A table of dishes, this mutton soup, really satisfied Xiao Nianzhi.
After dinner, I simply rested for a while and made simple plans for tomorrow's work.
Although Xiao Nianzhi has not officially started the handover work yet, she still knows a little about the general process.
So, after thinking about it and making a simple plan, I got up and took a shower.
It's getting colder today, so bathing will definitely not be as frequent as in summer.
Because if you don’t keep warm enough, you can easily get cold.
In an era when medical conditions were not very good, and a small cold could easily be cured and die immediately, bathing in winter was mostly enjoyed by the rich and powerful.
For example, if Xiao Nianzhi needs to, he can arrange to take a bath every day.
Aunt Qin, Walnut and the others must have tidied up the clean room early in the morning and worked hard to raise the temperature to make Xiao Nianzhi comfortable.
However, servants like Aunt Qin and the others sometimes may not be able to take a bath for half a month.
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