Yunshan, Courtyard Number One.
When Li Zexuan heard his mother's words, he couldn't help but be speechless. He really didn't expect his mother to have the awareness of protecting intellectual property. Her thinking was simply too advanced.
"Mother, if we don't ask the servants to come and help us, how can we finish these thousands of eggs ~?"
Li Zexuan looked at Madam Li and smiled bitterly.
"Why is it impossible?"
Madam Li looked at her son reproachfully and said, "There's me, your father, Yuxi, Xiao He, and Xiao Xi here. There's a total of five of us. Xuan 'er, teach us the method of making century eggs later, and you can go do your own things! The five of us will use half a day to finish all these eggs in the courtyard! "
Father Li looked up at the sky and was speechless. It seemed like Madam Li didn't discuss this decision with him in advance. He was represented again.
Li Zexuan was sweating profusely. "Mother! Compared to the Drunken Immortal and Fairy Mirror, these century eggs are just a small amount of money. Why should we trouble you and my father? Moreover, the farmers will send thousands of eggs in the future. How can you handle it? "
Madam Li frowned. "I know that the money earned from these century eggs can't be compared to the Drunken Immortal and Fairy Mirror, but it's easier to imitate! If we don't pay attention, the recipe will be easily leaked. By then, there will be century eggs everywhere in the East and West Markets! Won't we suffer a huge loss if we receive so many eggs? Xuan 'er, this is the secret recipe that you got from your master. You can't let others take advantage of it! "
Li Zexuan was a little helpless when he met such a protective mother. He sighed and said, "Mother, the servants in our residence are all loyal. They won't spread the secret recipe. Moreover, the method of making century eggs is very simple. Even if we don't spread the secret recipe, others can imitate it in less than half a year. You don't have to do everything yourself. "
"Madam, Xuan 'er is right. The servants in our residence can withstand the test. You don't have to worry! Look, if you're exhausted, Xuan 'er will be worried, right? "
Seeing this, Li Jingmo hurriedly said.
He had been living a carefree life in Cloud Mountain recently! He didn't expect to be used as a coolie by his wife today, so he was naturally unhappy. At this moment, the situation took a turn, and Li Jingmo didn't hesitate to assist.
Madam Li glared at her husband and said after a while, "Since Xuan 'er says so, then we'll do as you say! Teach us the steps first, and tomorrow we will call the servants over to help! "
Li Zexuan smiled and replied, "Alright, mother, come with me! In fact, the method of cooking the century egg was very simple. First, the surface of the egg was covered with lime that had been stirred with water. It had to be uniform. Then, the outside was covered with a layer of grass ash or wheat husk. It was ready to be left for about a month. When the time comes, the raw eggs will turn into crystal clear cooked eggs. Together with tofu and vinegar, it will be a different kind of delicacy! "
Han Yuxi asked curiously, "Husband, how did this raw egg suddenly become a ripe egg?"
Li Zexuan explained with a smile, "Dear, this is because quicklime is mixed with water …"
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"Xiaodong, did you sell your eggs to Young Master today?"
In the Han Family Manor, a woman in green clothes stood outside the courtyard and shouted at Han Xiaodong, who was enjoying the cool air inside.
"It's Aunt Luo! Yes, we sold more than a hundred eggs to Young Master today. What's wrong ~? "
Han Xiaodong came to the front of the courtyard and asked doubtfully.
"Ah ~? So Young Master really accepted them! "
Aunt Luo opened her mouth in surprise and said, "Then Xiaodong, do you know if Young Master will lose money by buying so many eggs?"
Han Xiaodong smiled and said, "Haha, Young Master will never lose money. Young Master has never done anything that he is not confident of. Since he dared to accept them, it means that he will not lose money ~!"
Aunt Luo smiled and said, "Hehe, if that's the case, then I will send the eggs at home to Young Master in a while. I will also send the eggs from the child's uncle's house ~!"
Han Xiaodong hurriedly said, "Ah ~! Aunt Luo, wait ~! Young Master will only accept eggs from our manor now. I'm afraid he won't accept eggs from other manors ~! "
"Ah ~? There's such a thing? "
Master Luo asked in disbelief.
"Yes, I don't think Young Master will be able to accept so many eggs at once ~?"
Han Xiaodong guessed.
"Oh, oh, then I'll go back and send the eggs from my house to Young Master first!"
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"Your Majesty, Dr. Wang and Dr. Qin from the Imperial Physician Department are here ~!"
In Ganlu Palace, Li Er was bent over the table and reading memorials. Today was the official day off, but as the Emperor, it was not easy for him to have half a day off in the morning. Therefore, after leaving Yanhuang College, he was full of thoughts about official business again. At this time, an attendant from the yellow door came in from the outside and bowed in a low voice.
"Announce ~!"
Li Er did not even raise his head and said lightly.
After a while, two middle-aged men carrying medicine boxes walked in from outside. They were the two doctors from the Imperial Physician Department who had followed Dugu Xin when he led the army to attack Snake Spirit Mountain — Dr. Wang and Dr. Qin.
"Your subject greets Your Majesty ~!"
The two doctors bowed to Li Er in unison.
"No need for formalities ~!"
Li Er said lightly, then raised his head and looked at the two doctors. "My two beloved officials, I have invited you here today because I have something to ask you ~!"
Dr. Wang and Dr. Qin's eyelids twitched uncontrollably. The two of them quickly stepped forward and cupped their hands. "We dare not ask, Your Majesty. If there is anything you need, please let us know ~!"
Li Er stood up and walked to Dr. Wang and Dr. Qin. He thought for a while and asked, "My two beloved officials, your medical skills are superb. I would like to ask if you know that locusts can be used as medicine to treat asthma ~?"
Dr. Wang and Dr. Qin frowned. After a while, Dr. Qin cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, forgive me for my shallow knowledge, but I have never heard of locusts being used to treat asthma."
Dr. Wang also bowed. "I have also never heard of locusts being used to treat illnesses. Perhaps it exists in ancient books, and I have never seen it ~!"
Dr. Wang saw that Li Er's expression was not very good, so he added on.
Li Er stood on the spot, his expression uncertain. One could not tell whether he was happy, angry, sad, or happy just by looking at his face.
"Alright, I understand. My two beloved officials, you may go about your business ~!"
After a long while, Li Er waved his hand and said.
"Your subject will take his leave ~!"
Dr. Wang and Dr. Qin bowed and left the palace.
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