Dressed as a farmer's widow, she brought her daughter to stock up on food and reached the top

Chapter 233 The New Servant

"This journey will not be peaceful. You must follow the team and obey Master Chen's arrangements. If anything goes wrong, don't blame me for not warning you!"

As the village chief spoke, he pointed his finger at Guangzong and Yaozu's heads.

"Remember this, don't cause trouble for others. If you cause trouble because of your disobedience, you will be in trouble when you come back!" The village chief raised his voice and emphasized again.

The village chief was full of worries at this time. He just hoped that the two boys could be more sensible and not cause trouble.

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Xiuying arranged various matters in an orderly manner. She called out to Wang Daya and Li Dongmei, "Daya, Dongmei, go to the chicken coop and catch two fat chickens."

Wang Daya and Li Dongmei responded and hurried towards the chicken coop.

Xiuying turned to Afan and Awang and said, "Afan, Awang, go pick some fresh vegetables from the fields. Choose the ones that are juicy and fresh."

Afan and Awang nodded and ran to the field with their baskets.

Taohua and Shiliu were also busy helping to prepare dinner in the kitchen.

Taohua skillfully washed the vegetables, while Shiliu helped pass the seasonings, the two of them working in perfect harmony. The kitchen was steaming hot, filled with the aroma of life.

Father Yang brought a few strong men and carefully moved the heavy round table and several benches to the spacious yard.

At the same time, several diligent women quickly took action, fetching basins of clear water and cleaning the large round table and benches with clean rags.

"We have to wipe it carefully, so that the boss doesn't think we are not doing our job well." An older woman said, and her hands moved more seriously, determined to leave a good impression on the boss.

With everyone's concerted efforts, the large round table and benches were quickly cleaned spotlessly.

Li Dongmei and Wang Daya walked swiftly into the chicken coop and soon grabbed two plump old hens, which flapped their wings and clucked non-stop in their hands.

Then they killed the chicken with great skill and prepared it carefully and meticulously.

After finishing, Li Dongmei and Wang Daya hurriedly handed the cleaned chicken to Xiuying and said respectfully, "Boss, the chicken is ready. Here you go." There was a bit of flattery and expectation in their eyes.

They both knew that Xiuying liked to cook her own food, so they just needed to help her. Li Dongmei smiled innocently and scratched her head, while Wang Daya stood aside obediently.

"Okay, thank you for your hard work. You will all enjoy a delicious meal later." Xiuying took the chicken with a smile and said with satisfaction.

When Li Dongmei and Wang Daya heard this, they were overjoyed and worked even harder.

Xiuying took the chicken with a smile and began to process it with skillful movements. She first carefully scraped off the chicken bones to prepare them for the soup.

The soup would definitely taste good with fresh vegetables. It would be even more delicious with mushrooms, Xiuying thought.

But he soon shook his head with a look of regret on his face. The mushrooms were sold in the mall, so naturally he was reluctant to part with them.

Then she cut the shaved chicken into small pieces for stir-frying, the meat crackling rhythmically as it was cut into even pieces on the chopping board.

Xiuying was busy with her hands and feet while methodically directing Taohua to make the braised pork: "Taohua, listen carefully, let's make the braised pork.

First, cut the pork belly into even-sized cubes. Remember, don't cut them too small, or they won't have the same shape when cooked."

Xiuying's hands did not stop, but her eyes were always paying attention to Taohua's movements.

"After cutting, put the meat in a pot with cold water, add ginger slices and cooking wine, and blanch it." Xiuying raised her voice to ensure Taohua could hear every step clearly. "When blanching, you must pay close attention. As soon as foam appears, remove it immediately and rinse it with hot water."

"Then heat the oil in a pan, add rock sugar and stir-fry until it turns brown. Pour the meat in and stir-fry until every piece of meat is coated with the sugar color. Do you understand?" Xiuying took a breath and continued, "Taohua, this step is critical. Don't burn it." Xiuying wiped the sweat from her forehead and turned around to deal with other ingredients.

Xiuying was busy in the kitchen, while Yang's mother took some women brought by Master Chen to the back mountain where they planted angelica. The women looked around curiously.

Mother Yang stood by the ridge of the field and told the women seriously, "Be careful when digging the angelica. Move gently and don't damage the roots. The roots are the most valuable part of the angelica. If you break them, the medicinal effect will be greatly reduced."

As Yang's mother spoke, she bent down and demonstrated the correct digging technique herself.

"Also, when digging, be careful with the surrounding seedlings and don't damage them. We have to ensure a good harvest next year." Mother Yang straightened up and glanced at each woman to make sure they were listening carefully.

The women nodded one after another, concentrating on learning the experience and skills taught by Yang's mother.

The women on the farm were all accustomed to farm work, and were quick and experienced. Now, under Yang's mother's patient guidance, they quickly set to work.

They bent down, holding small hoes, carefully digging up the soil, their eyes focused on searching for the roots of angelica. Beads of sweat oozed from the women's foreheads, but they didn't bother to wipe them, concentrating on the task at hand.

"Just like that, take your time and don't be in a hurry." Yang's mother reminded softly.

After a while, under the precise guidance of Yang's mother, the women dug out half a basket of angelica.

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As the sun sets, its afterglow gently shrouds the earth like a golden veil. Xiuying's yard is bustling with activity, filled with laughter and joy.

Eight large round tables were neatly arranged in the courtyard, each packed to the brim with people. Xiuying's daughters sat at a separate table, all smiling and chattering like a flock of cheerful birds.

Yang's father and mother sat together with Chen Yonggui, and Awang also sat obediently next to Chen Yong, his eyes full of curiosity and expectation.

Chen Yonggui danced with joy, vividly describing the prosperous world outside. "When I went to the capital, the streets were so wide that more than a dozen carriages could pass side by side!"

At other tables sat the servants brought by Chen Yonggui. They listened to Chen Yonggui's stories while enjoying the delicious food. They also exchanged a few words with each other from time to time. The atmosphere was harmonious and cheerful.

Their mouths were full of food and their speech was a little slurred.

"Our boss is so good to us!" An older servant said with emotion, his eyes full of gratitude.