Opening a Tavern in the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 163: Buy a chicken and a duck at the market, then go back to roast the duck and salt-baked c

The sky of the Tang Dynasty was as blue as a gem, and the sun shone unreservedly on every inch of land in Chang'an City.

In front of Zuixian Tower, people are coming and going, and it is very lively.

Xiaoyu was wearing a simple light blue skirt with a moon-white half-sleeve on the outside. She had a simple bun on her head with a few strands of hair hanging down, looking gentle and amiable.

She stood at the door and called out to the house, "Yuyu, Lihao, let's go out and buy chickens and ducks today."

Yu Yu flew out like a cheerful little bird. She was wearing a pink short-sleeved shirt, a light yellow skirt, and a ribbon tied around her waist, which made her look even more charming.

Her eyes sparkled as she pulled Xiaoyu's arm and shook it, "Okay, okay, why are you buying chickens and ducks?"

Xiaoyu smiled and tapped Yuyu's nose: "Of course I bought it to eat."

Li Hao walked out slowly. He was wearing a white round-necked robe and a black bun on his head. He stood tall and straight, with the vigor and spirit of a young man. "Then let's go quickly. The sooner we go, the sooner we'll be back."

At this time, in a corner not far from Zuixianlou, Cheng Chumo and Qin Huaidao were guarding there bored.

Cheng Chumo was a tall and strong man, wearing a black brocade robe with dark patterns embroidered with gold thread. He had a sword at his waist, and the gem on the scabbard gleamed coldly in the sunlight.

He has sharp eyebrows and bright eyes, and exudes a heroic air.

Qin Huaidao was wearing a white robe, a jade belt around his waist, a jade crown on his head, his face was as handsome as jade, and there was always a faint smile on the corners of his mouth.

Cheng Chumo saw Xiaoyu and the others coming out and shouted, "Xiaoyu, where are you going?"

Xiaoyu smiled and replied, "Let's go to the market and buy some chickens and ducks."

Qin Huaidao became interested: "Then let's go together. We have nothing to do here anyway."

The group walked together towards the market.

Along the way, more and more people came, and the street vendors' cries of hawking were heard one after another.

"Freshly baked Hu pancakes!"

"Fresh fruits and vegetables, if they are not sweet, you don't have to pay!"

Yu Yu looked around curiously and couldn't see enough.

When we arrived at the poultry area of ​​the market, it was noisy, with the sounds of chickens and ducks mixed together.

Xiaoyu began to pick chickens and ducks. She squatted down and looked at each one carefully.

She reached out and grabbed a hen, gently stroking its feathers to check its health. She looked so serious as if she were selecting a rare treasure: "This one is good. Its feathers are shiny and it looks energetic."

Yu Yu looked at the furry chicks with love in her eyes.

She stretched out her finger, trying to touch a yellow chick, but the chick cleverly dodged away. She pouted and said, "These chicks are so cute, and they run so fast."

Li Hao was bargaining with the seller on the side. He frowned slightly and looked serious: "Your price is too high. Lower it a little. We want a lot."

The seller was a thin man, and he said with a forced smile: "Brother, this is already the lowest price. Look at how good these chickens and ducks are."

Cheng Chumo and Qin Huaidao stood aside, watching the lively scene with smiles on their faces.

Cheng Chumo crossed his arms and said to Qin Huaidao, "This market is really lively. It feels different every time I come here."

Qin Huaidao nodded and said: "Yes, this is the atmosphere of the world."

After some selection and bargaining, Xiaoyu and his friends finally bought ten chickens and ten ducks.

Li Hao and Yu Yu each carried a few, while Xiao Yu watched from behind and reminded them to be careful.

Yuyu was struggling a bit, her face flushed red, but she still held on tightly to the chickens and ducks in her hands. "Mom, these chickens and ducks are so heavy."

Seeing this, Cheng Chumo walked over to help Yuyu lift part of it: "Let me help you, don't get tired."

Yu Yu looked at him gratefully and said, "Thank you, Brother Cheng." Qin Huaidao also helped Li Hao share some of the burden.

As everyone walked back, they passed by a stall selling candied haws, and Yu Yu's attention was attracted by it.

The strings of candied haws were crystal clear and attractively red in the sunlight.

Yu Yu licked her lips, her eyes full of desire.

Cheng Chumo saw it, smiled and walked over to buy a few skewers, handed them to Yuyu and Li Hao: "Eat it, you look so greedy."

Yuyu happily took it, took a bite, and a satisfied smile appeared on her face: "So sweet!"

Back at Zuixianlou, they placed the chickens and ducks in the yard.

Xiaoyu looked at the chickens and ducks, as if she saw a prosperous life in the future.

She wiped the sweat from her forehead and said to everyone, "Thank you for your hard work today. Let's have a good meal tonight."

Yuyu cheered: "Okay, Mom, I want to eat braised chicken nuggets."

Everyone laughed, and the laughter echoed in Zuixianlou.

The Mid-Autumn Festival has not yet arrived, but the atmosphere of the Mid-Autumn Festival has already begun to fill the air, and the kitchen is bustling with activity.

Xiaoyu, wearing an apron, expertly prepared the duck while saying to Yuyu and Lihao, "Let's make roast duck and salt-baked chicken today. We'll eat some ourselves and give some to relatives and friends. These are the delicacies we must have for the Mid-Autumn Festival."

Yuyu watched curiously from the side, without blinking: "Mom, how do we make this roast duck delicious?"

Xiaoyu smiled and said, "First, clean the duck and marinate it with the sauce. There's a secret recipe for the sauce. I'll tell you later."

"Then bake it in the oven until the crust is golden brown. It tastes delicious when you take a bite."

Li Hao was helping to prepare the chicken. He smiled and said, "Mom, I know how to make salt-baked chicken. You have to wrap the chicken in coarse salt and bake it slowly to let the salt seep in. It tastes salty and fragrant."

Xiaoyu nodded: "Hao'er is right. This salt-baked chicken is very tender and the aroma can be smelled from far away."

"Let's make a few more and send some to Cheng Chumo and Qin Huaidao. They have helped us a lot."

Yuyu clapped her hands excitedly, "Great, great! Brother Cheng and Brother Qin will definitely like it. We're having a really fun Mid-Autumn Festival! We have delicious food and can even give it as gifts."

Xiaoyu looked at the children with loving eyes: "Yes, this Mid-Autumn Festival, the family reunion, plus these delicious foods, it is even more delicious."

Cheng Chumo patted Li Hao's shoulder and said with a hearty laugh, "Brother Hao, you guys are really taking the trouble. These salt-baked chicken and roast duck are so tempting just by the sound of them! You're in for a treat this Mid-Autumn Festival."

Qin Huaidao looked at Xiaoyu with a smile and bowed, saying, "Xiaoyu, your cooking skills are beyond reproach. Every time I eat something you cook, I will never forget it."

"It is our honor to be able to enjoy the roast duck and salt-baked chicken you made yourself this Mid-Autumn Festival."

Xiaoyu was all smiles, beads of sweat on her forehead, as she walked out of the kitchen carrying fragrant roast duck and salt-baked chicken. "Roast duck and salt-baked chicken are ready. The roast duck has a crispy skin and the meat is tender and juicy. Every inch of the meat is soaked in the aroma of the sauce."

"This salt-baked chicken is salty and delicious, and the chicken is so tender that it seems to melt in your mouth."