Chapter 867 - Chapter 867: Hairy Crabs and Prawns
Chapter 867: Hairy Crabs and Prawns
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The maids were stunned when they saw Su Binglan cooking. After all, she was a princess with a noble status, yet she was approachable and smiled warmly. The maids thought Su Binglan resembled a beautiful guardian angel who had descended from heaven.
She had rescued and returned many of them to the Wei Manor. They were grateful to the princess but were also in awe of her. Everyone felt nervous and restrained around her initially.
The maids knew Su Binglan was a good person. They wanted to kneel when Luo Jin’an returned, but she told them to greet him most simply. They knew the princess had done much for their young master.
Moreover, Su Binglan was willing to teach everyone how to make dumplings and other dishes. She differed from Princess Liuwu of the capital. However, Chu Liuvvu prided herself on her status and looked down on commoners.
Chu Liuwu had once told her men to punish and kill someone who had accidentally touched her clothes. She was a cruel princess who died in the war when the various kings invaded the capital. Since she was a horrible person, no one would miss or remember her.
When the maids compared the two princesses, they realized what a good princess was supposed to be like.
Su Binglan even taught the maids how to make spicy crabs and pravvns. She would cook in a massive pot so that everyone could eat their fill. Since summer had arrived, it would be an excellent experience to have a family-style dinner in the courtyard.
Su Wenwu had caught, froze, and sealed these shellfish in the south before sending them to the capital. Su Wenwu’s shops in the south did well because of spicy crab and prawn dishes.
“Su Chun, open those boxes and remove the ingredients from inside.”
“Right away, Master.” Su Chun remained by Su Binglan’s side and continued to work for her. She had even become Su Binglan’s right-hand woman, and the other Sacrificials envied her.
Su Chun followed her master everywhere and learned many things. The former had experienced many sights and eaten countless delicacies.
Although Su Binglan had officially gained the title of princess, her
Jin’an returned. She wanted them to greet and speak to him normally to make enjoyed studying delicacies and opening restaurants for everyone to experience.
Although Lan Ruozhu had unified the country, he and his sister still had many things to do. Besides Dingzhou, there were other places where people did not have enough to eat.
Su Binglan and Lan Ruozhu wanted to improve the country’s environment so that the commoners could eat their fill and wear warm clothes. They also wanted to support the elderly and give the children a better education.
Next, Su Binglan and Lan Ruozhu would set up schools in various places for children to learn and practice their skills.
Su Chun was stunned when she opened the box and saw what was inside. “Master, what are these?”
After following Su Binglan for a long time, Su Chun welcomed unfamiliar things. She suspected the things in the box were edible since they were in the kitchen.
‘l wonder how we’re supposed to eat these things.’
Su Binglan looked at the box and said, “Those are hairy crabs and prawns. We’ll be making spicy crab and prawn for dinner.”
Su Chun looked at the crustaceans curiously. “So these are hairy crabs, huh?”
She was highly knowledgeable as a trained Sacrificial but had never seen such things before. She was surprised to see so many claws. Still, she knew the food would be delicious.
Su Chun asked, “Should I wash these, Master?”
Although the maids also wanted to help, they did not know where to start or what to do. They could only continue making the dumplings.
Su Binglan told them that they would be eating dumplings together that night. However, the maids would look at her occasionally, wondering if she would need their help.
After hearing the conversation between Su Binglan and Su Chun and seeing what was in the box, the maids turned pale. The crabs’ shells looked hard, and the maids wondered how they could eat such a thing.
Su Binglan said, “l might cook all the crabs and prawns so everyone can have a taste.”
“These will be delicious, Master.” Su Chun believed she would enjoy the crabs because her master would cook them. If anyone else were to cook these things, Su Chun would be hesitant.
Su Binglan smiled. “You’ll know what they taste like soon enough.”
“I’m looking forward to it, Master.”
Su Binglan explained, “Wash those crabs in clear water while I prepare the onions, ginger, and other seasonings.”
She quickly and discreetly removed the seasonings from her pocket dimension. Afterward, she washed the green onions and ginger before cutting them up for later use.
Since Su Chun was busy washing the hairy crabs and could not light the fire, a servant girl, Xiao Ling, carefully asked, “Your Highness, do we need to start a fire?”
Su Binglan nodded. “Yes, please. Could you handle that for me?”
“Of course, Your Highness.” The more the maids interacted with Su Binglan, the more they liked her. Xiao Ling could not help but want to get close to the princess, even if it meant doing something for her.
Su Binglan nodded. “All right, you can help with the fire then.”
Xiao Ling was thrilled when she heard the princess’s response. The former quickly went to start the fire.
Afterward, Su Binglan poured water into a massive pot and then added the onions, ginger, and cooking wine. She said, “Xiao Ling, increase the fire.” “Right away, Your Highness.” Xiao Ling squatted by the stove and added more firewood.
The other maids grew a little envious as they also wanted to interact with the princess. At that moment, Su Chun finished washing the crabs and said, “Master, I’ve finished cleaning these..”