bookpub Chapter 226: Making Dumplings Together, A Newbie’S Repertoire!
Chapter 226: Making Dumplings Together, A Newbie’S Repertoire!
Unending Palace.
Qin Mu is making dumplings with Li Qingluo.
As a welcoming ceremony for newcomers to this new family, just like the Spring Festival Gala, making dumplings has become a traditional program.
Naturally, Qin Mu cannot be negligent.
And this is Li Qingluo's first time making dumplings with him.
Therefore, Qin Mu is especially attentive.
Li Qingluo is also very serious in learning.
The dumplings she makes have thin and tender skin, full and plump fillings, and very beautiful shapes.
Just one look at them arouses one's appetite.
"Qingluo, you're really good at this." Qin Mu praised.
Li Qingluo smiled sweetly and modestly said, "Your Majesty, you're too kind. I just randomly pinched them."
Qin Mu smiled faintly and said, "However, you can put more filling in them to improve the texture of the dumplings."
Li Qingluo was taken aback, blinked her eyes, and said obediently, "Then... Your Majesty, please teach me..."
Qin Mu smiled and took the dumpling skin handed to him by Li Qingluo, teaching her how to put the filling while saying,
"This dumpling skin should be soft and even, and most importantly, not too thick. Don't put too much water, otherwise, the dumpling skin will be too sticky and affect the texture, and the dumplings won't be evenly shaped..."
Hearing Qin Mu's explanation, Li Qingluo's face became even more shy.
She secretly glanced at Qin Mu, who was explaining earnestly, and her beautiful eyes were filled with joy, causing ripples in her heart...
Only to see Qin Mu's fingers lightly kneading and rubbing the dumpling skin skillfully.
His movements were natural and effortless, each one seemed simple, but exquisite.
It seemed to be filled with an elegant rhythm, pleasing to the eye, and intoxicating.
"This..."
Li Qingluo's heart thumped, her gaze burning as she stared at Qin Mu.
"This is how the dumpling skin should be rolled, so that it becomes thinner and closer to the meat..."
"In this way, the filling will be better absorbed, and the dumpling skin will be easier to stretch..."
...
Qin Mu patiently taught Li Qingluo, almost imparting all his lifelong experience to her.
But Li Qingluo was a little surprised, "Your Majesty, is the filling too full?"
Qin Mu smiled, "That's how the texture will be better. Look, isn't this dumpling plump and round, it looks very delicious."
Li Qingluo was taken aback, carefully looked at it, and indeed, as Qin Mu said, this dumpling looked very full and plump, with overflowing meat juice, incredibly delicious.
She couldn't help but extend a finger and gently poke it.
"Splash—"
The meat soup immediately splashed out, flowing out from her fingertips, dripping onto the table.
"Ah!" Li Qingluo was startled, exclaiming.
Her pretty face turned red, she quickly stood up, and apologized, "Your Majesty, I'm sorry, Qingluo was rude..."
"It's okay, try this..." Qin Mu didn't blame her for her offense.
He knew that for Li Qingluo, she had never encountered such a rich and delicious dish before, so it was inevitable for her to lose control.
Qin Mu smiled and continued to demonstrate, telling her how to mix the filling.
Li Qingluo quickly caught on and soon mastered the technique.
Soon, Li Qingluo was doing it perfectly, even better than Qin Mu.
The two of them cooperated seamlessly, wrapping the dumpling skins flawlessly.
One by one, the plump dumplings floated up from the pot, rolling and falling in the air, looking very beautiful.
"Gurgle..."
Li Qingluo was amazed, unable to help but swallow her saliva, excitement showing on her beautiful face.
She was born into the Great Qing imperial family, with a noble status, and had never come into contact with culinary skills. Today, being able to make such delicious dishes with her own hands made her heart leap with joy.
Qin Mu was also attracted by Li Qingluo's masterpiece, unable to help but exclaim, "To be able to make it like this on the first try, impressive."
Upon hearing this, Li Qingluo's pretty face instantly turned red, her beautiful eyes sparkling with stars, looking at Qin Mu with admiration and excitement.
The Emperor is praising her, what a great honor it is.
"Qingluo, give it a try. This is a delicacy from my hometown." Qin Mu smiled and asked.
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Li Qingluo couldn't wait to pick up a dumpling and put it in her mouth. In an instant, she was completely stunned.
"Sss~~~"
She took a deep breath and her eyes widened.
"What's wrong, Qingluo?" Qin Mu asked with concern.
Li Qingluo's cheeks swelled, her beautiful eyes filled with tears, and her expression was intoxicated and delighted.
She puffed up her cheeks and said in a vague voice, "This...this dumpling..."
"What's wrong with this?" Qin Mu asked again.
Li Qingluo took a deep breath to calm her turbulent emotions. "This...the taste of the meat soup in the dumpling is a bit peculiar, but it's also an indescribable deliciousness..."
"Oh? How peculiar?" Qin Mu asked with interest.
Li Qingluo, still unable to hide her excitement, couldn't help but lick her lips and said, "The taste of the meat soup in the dumpling is unique, but I can't quite describe its deliciousness..."
"Is it delicious?"
Li Qingluo nodded repeatedly, "Delicious! It's so delicious!"
It was the most delicious food she had ever eaten in her life!
Qin Mu smiled gently and indulgently, "Since it's delicious, eat more."
Li Qingluo nodded vigorously, her beautiful eyes curved like crescent moons, "Mmm, mmm~"
She began to eat with gusto.
Qin Mu sat quietly beside her, occasionally feeding her.
For a while, the only sound in the entire palace was the clinking of chopsticks on the plate, creating a peaceful and comfortable atmosphere.
..........
The night was deep.
A bright full moon hung high in the sky, emitting a faint glow.
Qu Qianyou walked alone in the imperial garden.
The fragrance of flowers filled the air, refreshing her heart and mind.
She wandered among the flowers, her mood incredibly complex.
It's finally over.
But for some reason, she felt a faint sense of loss.
This feeling was completely different from any previous ones, making her inexplicably restless.
Qu Qianyou lowered her head and looked at her slender and straight legs, a touch of melancholy crossing her brows.
"Ah!"
Suddenly, a crisp exclamation interrupted Qu Qianyou's thoughts.
"Who?!" Qu Qianyou turned around abruptly.
She saw a pink and tender little girl with dragon horns walking out from behind the flowers on her left.
The little girl was wearing a plain-colored long dress, petite and adorable, extremely lovable.
At this moment, the little girl tilted her head, her big black eyes sparkling as she looked at Qu Qianyou.
Her baby face was chubby, resembling an apple, making people want to take a bite.
Qu Qianyou furrowed her eyebrows, extremely cautious, and coldly shouted, "Where did this little girl come from?!"
However, as soon as she finished speaking, she suddenly froze.
"This...dragon horns?"
At this moment, Qu Qianyou's pupils contracted, her heart pounding violently, a strong shock and disbelief surfacing in her mind.
Qu Qianyou felt a chill rushing through her body.
This delicately carved, cute little girl turned out to be a true dragon?
The little girl blinked her eyes and said, blinking, "Sister, don't be afraid, I mean no harm."
Qu Qianyou took a deep breath, trying to remain calm.
As a Yellow Springs Spirit Turtle, she knew better than anyone the preciousness and rarity of the True Dragon Bloodline. The number of true dragons in each generation was extremely scarce.
Especially true dragons in their infancy, they were even rarer, almost impossible to encounter in tens of thousands of years.
She never expected to encounter a true dragon in the Great Qin Dynasty...
Qu Qianyou's shock had not yet subsided when a proud voice came from behind her.
"Hey, woman in front, have you seen that foolish ruler of the Great Qin?"