PWDLAW Chapter 190: Well Aware

 Chapter 190: Well Aware

In addition to fragrant wax, there were also a bundle of pastries, including mung bean cakes and osmanthus cakes, priced at thirty wen per jin.


Ten chickens and ten ducks were purchased, filling two cages, and some of them were dirty.


After finishing his tea, Chu Xing came over to help bring the chickens and ducks into the courtyard, placing them in a chicken coop that hadn't been used in a while.


"Now we have enough chickens and ducks." Chu Liushi looked at the group of fowl, speaking calmly on the surface but feeling surprised inside. This must have cost a lot of money. A single chicken would probably cost seventy to eighty wen, and these chickens and ducks would require at least one or two taels of silver.


Chu Xing brought in a basket of wooden roots.


"Ah Xing, wait, what is this?" Chu Liushi walked over, picked up the wooden roots and examined them for a while without understanding.


"Aunt Three, these are mountain products that Brother Heng bought. There are also some dried mushrooms. He said this is called mountain yam and when stewed with chicken, it tastes excellent. I haven't tried it but Brother Heng said it's good and it's not expensive."


Upon hearing that it wasn't expensive, Chu Liushi finally felt relieved and put down the wooden roots.


They also brought in dried mushrooms.


"Aunt Three, there are also fish but Brother Heng said he would buy them early tomorrow to ensure freshness."


Chu Liushi had gone from surprise to calmness. It seemed that the purchased items were all ingredients needed for the planned dishes. It appeared that her third son was well aware of everything.


Since her third son was well aware, Chu Liushi no longer worried. After all, she had been concerned that her third son and his wife would spend money recklessly.


She had already noticed that Ye Muyu wouldn't know how to prepare a banquet. Furthermore, she wasn't surprised. If her third son didn't need to worry, she felt relieved. She walked up to Ye Muyu and said, "Daughter-in-law, follow Mother and I'll explain when to serve these dishes and how to prepare them."


Ye Muyu nodded, "Alright, Mother."


Seeing Ye Muyu being obedient and sensible, Chu Liushi is even more satisfied.


While Chu Xing unloading the items she walked up and started explaining. Ye Muyu gradually understood what the term 'Eight Main Dishes' meant.


The 'Eight Main Dishes' were divided into four meat dishes and four vegetarian dishes. The four meat dishes included braised pork knuckles, crispy pork, braised pork, and square-shaped pork. The four vegetarian dishes usually consisted of radish, vermicelli, tofu, and meatballs.


Although this is the standard categorization, the combinations were flexible and as long as there were eight dishes it would suffice.


Apparently, with Chu Heng's status as a scholar, the typical Eight Main Dishes would not suit his standing. Therefore, the Eight Main Dishes prepared by the Chu family this time were quite rich with a variety of vegetarian and meat dishes.


In the past, the best banquet in the village was held when Chu Heng passed the scholar exam. At that time, they only prepared meat and offal dishes. Due to the large quantity, the villagers praised it for a long time.


Now, it seemed that Chu Heng didn't plan to be so casual. Moreover, during ancestor worship, the best food from the family would also be prepared to invite the ancestors to taste. With Chu Heng's current financial status, he would naturally not be stingy.


Ye Muyu nodded, indicating that she understood. Chu Liushi's mood improved significantly.


Seeing Chu Xing finish cleaning up the donkey cart and preparing to leave for the county, Ye Muyu handed him a bag of pastries "Ah Xing, thank you for your hard work. Take these for a snack on the way."


"Sister-in-law, I'm really not hungry. I don't want the pastries." Chu Heng rubbed his stomach. He had eaten a lot at Piaoxiang Restaurant in the county earlier and now he couldn't eat any more.


"Sister-in-law, when Brother Heng comes back later, he'll have good news to tell you. I've also followed Brother Heng and had a good meal. I'm really not hungry now, so you don't have to be polite." Chu Xing didn't directly mention the success of the business. He felt that this should be a surprise for his sister-in-law. After all, didn't Brother Heng return with only his sister-in-law's silver?

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