My Husband, a Marshal: Conquering the Stars with My Culinary Arts-Chapter 645 - 217: Lamb Offal Soup (Part 2)_3
After her holiday, Miao Miao didn’t forget to study. After tidying up her room, she went downstairs to read. The evening sunset was just right, illuminating the book without being harsh. Miao Miao sat in the hanging chair by the window, occasionally tapping her toes on the ground to sway herself and the chair in the air.
The beauty of time and tranquility, nothing more.
Du Xixi smiled and walked over. Ke Xing and the others looked up at her, and she smiled and said, "I made lamb offal soup with 2569. Let’s have lamb offal soup tonight?"
The lamb offal soup was very generous in portion. Whether you eat it as is, or use the soup to mix with rice, both are excellent choices. One big pot is enough for Du Xixi’s whole family to enjoy.
"Lamb offal soup? Made with lamb offal?" Hearing this, Miao Miao walked over, marking her book and casually placing it on the coffee table. "No wonder I seemed to hear a lamb bleating earlier. Was it freshly slaughtered?"
"Yes, 2569 slaughtered it and even saved a relatively complete piece of the lamb skin. It’s not very big, but it’s enough to make some hand warmers for each of us this winter." Du Xixi lived quite traditionally on Blue Star. Although she lived a modern life outdoors, she retained many ancestral traditions in the old house.
No need to mention the annual family gathering; just her room alone, the words ’antique charm’ are insufficient to fully describe it.
When you push open the door, right in the center is a large pear blossom marble case. On the case are antique tea sets and some damaged ancient recipe books. The right wall at the entrance features a calligraphy piece done by her granduncle. The left wall displays famous calligraphy and paintings found by her uncles. Not to mention the double-sided screen embroidered with plum, orchid, bamboo, and chrysanthemum, and the grand Dunhuang carved bed behind it.
Du Xixi herself is only interested in gourmet food. Her room was arranged by a few uncles who found people to help with the decor. Although she herself can’t appreciate too much of the ambiance, she has been somewhat influenced and has developed a love for some of the old aesthetic and lifestyle.
Every winter, some of the Du Family’s branches would send gifts. One branch owns a large ranch on the prairie, supplying the Du Family with beef and lamb. This branch also has a young daughter, and although their relationship with Du Xixi is neither good nor bad, they send her a pair of pure wool hand warmers every New Year. Naturally, Du Xixi’s granduncles also have these, but Du Xixi feels hers might be thicker and softer.
Whether they genuinely wish to befriend Du Xixi or are trying to win her favor, Du Xixi accepts this gesture. Sometimes, when she finds suitable cooperation opportunities while out, she actively contacts that branch.
To outsiders, it may seem that Du Xixi promotes her family’s enterprises, but there are many Du family branches, separate from the main line. It is family closeness that keeps them connected. The money those branches earn is never taken by Du Xixi or the main family, not even for beef and lamb supplies. At most, they get a discount but still pay for it.
Last winter, Du Xixi was busy with pregnancy and couldn’t think of making hand warmers. Now that she’s not too far along and has energy, she naturally wants to enjoy life and revisit these pleasures.
Ke Xing and Miao Miao had never heard of hand warmers, but knowing that anything Du Xixi likes wouldn’t be simple, both of them looked forward to it. Then they smelled the rich aroma of lamb from the kitchen, with just a faint trace of lamb’s gamey smell and a hint of cilantro, blending together to create an irresistible allure. Ke Xing and Miao Miao couldn’t wait any longer and looked over eagerly.
Yiyi and Er Er are now able to walk, run, and speak. Drawn by the enticing aroma, they couldn’t help but get up and head toward the dining area.
The Ke Family’s rules are clear; aside from the living room, where small snacks, tea, and pastries can be placed on the coffee table, only the kitchen and dining room are designated for enjoying meals. Even Ke Lian, as the head of the family, must go down to the dining room to eat when he’s hungry.
Rules are made to maintain order, something Du Xixi and the others must adhere to, and through constant exposure and teaching, Yiyi and Er Er undoubtedly inherited these good habits.
Ke Xing grabbed each of them by one hand, concerned that these two brothers might hurriedly run over and accidentally bump into 2569, which could lead to injuries. Miao Miao, although a bit anxious herself, went to Du Xixi’s side and supported the pregnant Du Xixi as they moved together.
"I’ll have a Mechanical Soldier deliver a portion of the lamb offal soup to the Imperial Palace later. Would you like to come with?" Du Xixi whispered softly to Miao Miao.
She knew Miao Miao was shy and if asked boldly, Miao Miao might refuse in front of Ke Xing despite wanting to go. It was better for the sisters to ask quietly and answer quietly. Miao Miao was always more relaxed in her presence.
Sure enough, Miao Miao was tempted. Lovers in the heat of romance always want to stick together. But after pondering for a moment, Miao Miao shook her head: "I better not. Brother Chen Yin is busy with work, and if I go, I’d just be taking up his time. Once I get back, he’d probably have to stay up late working, which isn’t good for his health."
Miao Miao was considering Chen Yin’s situation. She was worried that her visit could delay Chen Yin’s work, so she suppressed her urge to go and decided to stay at home obediently.
