Chapter 388: Roasted Potatoes
Chapter 388: Roasted Potatoes
The Qi King wailed for a while, then tugged on His Majesty's sleeves and let out two more howls. "Your Majesty, my brother, waah, punish them!"
His Majesty: ...
Even at this juncture, he still wanted to avenge his precious daughter.
His Majesty didn't know whether to laugh or cry.
However, it was indeed time to deal with the fake at Jin Yangzi Manor.
In the past, he refrained from taking action out of fear that the Jin family would be enraged and try to take Sui'er away again.
Now, there was no need to be afraid.
After all, Sui'er wasn't their child. What was there to take?
Although the Qi King felt so miserable that he wanted to cry, he chose to come clean with the Qing King.
After all, the other party wasn't having an easy time either.
If it were another brother, the Qi King might not even be willing to speak up.
But, the Qing King was different…
Never mind.
Let it go for now, considering they were in the same boat.
That was how the Qi King consoled himself.
However, the matter of potatoes was more urgent than this.
The Qi King also belatedly realized this and exclaimed, "Yes, yes, Your Majesty, the potatoes!"
His Majesty: ?
The topic changed too quickly, and His Majesty couldn't keep up.
The Qi King soon spoke excitedly, "The potatoes, Your Majesty! Over three dan from three mu!"
His Majesty had been feeling sorry for his brother, but with this change in topic, he quickly reacted.
Yes, yes, the potatoes!
High-yielding potatoes!
They were said to taste decent, much better than coarse wheat.
But most importantly, high yield meant they could feed more people! If used on the battlefield, one could only imagine the significant impact they would have.
As these thoughts crossed his mind, His Majesty's heart began to race.
How could he sit still at this moment? He immediately arranged for people to accompany him as he wanted to leave the palace to see the potatoes for himself.
Without personally inspecting them, he wouldn't be at ease.
Not just him, but the people from Shanglin Garden and the Ministry of Agriculture—no one should be left behind.
Even a few people from the Ministry of Works were called to join.
His Majesty brought a group of people to the Qi King's estate.
As for Sui'er's background...
That could wait for now. Let's deal with the potatoes first.
After eating steamed potatoes, Sui'er and her siblings started roasting them.
The children didn't need the help of the cooks. They set up a fire, skewered the potatoes, and began roasting them.
Roasting potatoes actually required some skill. Qing Shan was afraid that the children would be discouraged, so he kept offering suggestions.
"Don't choose potatoes that are too big; they won't cook through easily."
"Actually, it's best to burn the fire first, then bury the potatoes in the embers to roast them properly."
However, everyone wanted to try different methods, and Qing Shan couldn't persuade them otherwise, so he let them be.
Roasted potatoes had a unique flavor.
Especially after peeling them, sprinkling the seasoned powder on top, and adding some flavor, they tasted even better.
While the potatoes weren't soft and fluffy yet, they were certainly an intriguing new food!
The novelty of this unfamiliar food piqued the children's interest.
"It feels weird when I bite into it, but it's delicious!"
"Wow, Aunt Qiu is amazing. This seasoning is tasty. It makes the potatoes even better."
"I think they're delicious too!"
...
The children gathered together to share the food.
Sui'er enjoyed it so much that she specifically asked Aunt Qiu for a plate. She picked a particularly clean piece, sprinkled on some seasoning, and then brought it over to the Qi Queen.
Due to the hot weather, the Qi Queen was anxious about the children and had someone hold an umbrella as she sat under the shade of a tree nearby, watching the children dig up the potatoes.
When she saw Sui'er approaching, the Qi Queen quickly stood up.
Sui'er steadily walked over and cheerfully held out a plate to Queen Qi, saying, "Mother, have some of this!"
As Sui'er grew older, her speech became clearer, and her movements more nimble.
Queen Qi had witnessed her child's growth every step of the way, and seeing Sui'er like this filled her with warmth and contentment.
She took two steps forward, accepting the plate from Sui'er, and gently stroked her soft hair as she said, "Go and join your brothers and sisters, dear. I'll eat this, thank you, my Sui'er."
Sui'er had worked up a bit of a sweat from the heat and the exertion, and her small hat had been removed, revealing beads of perspiration on her forehead.
Queen Qi's heart went out to her, and she carefully wiped the sweat away with a handkerchief.
Sui'er didn't leave; her eyes sparkled as she looked at Queen Qi and said, "Mother, I'll keep you company while you eat."
She didn't want her mother to eat alone and be bored.
Queen Qi was deeply touched by the little girl's thoughtfulness. After wiping away Sui'er's sweat, she smiled and replied, "Alright, Sui'er, let's eat together."
The texture of the potatoes was rather ordinary; at least, when steamed, they were nothing special.
After having tasted the fresh ones, Queen Qi didn't plan on eating too many of them.
However, the ones Sui'er brought over were somehow different.
So, after sitting down, Queen Qi took a small spoonful and fed it to Sui'er first.
Sui'er obediently opened her mouth wide and made a sound of delight as she ate it.
Her little face was stuffed full, and she looked like a little animal chewing eagerly.
Seeing Sui'er like this, Queen Qi's appetite was slightly piqued.
She took the same spoon and scooped up a piece for herself, popping it into her mouth.
The roasted potatoes had a slightly different texture from the steamed ones.
But upon closer inspection, they were quite similar.
For Queen Qi, who was accustomed to fine and delicate cuisine, they weren't particularly appealing.
However, seeing Sui'er enjoy them so much, she ended up eating a few more bites.
She ate while feeding Sui'er, and the two of them shared a spoon and a plate, warming Aunt Qiu's heart as she watched from the side.
Queen Qi was mindful of the portion and didn't let Sui'er eat too much.
After the mother and daughter finished sharing a small potato, Queen Qi felt satisfied emotionally, but she didn't notice any other effects.
Sui'er, on the other hand, seemed to want more.
Queen Qi gently tapped her little head and said, "Eat slowly and chew properly, or you might feel unwell."
Sui'er remembered this lesson and nodded vigorously, "Yes, I remember!"
Queen Qi continued, still concerned, "We're not sure if these are easy to digest, so later, we'll have Doctor Liu take a look at the children to make sure they don't eat too much and hurt their stomachs."
Aunt Qiu quickly agreed.
Although Queen Qi was reluctant to let Sui'er go, she gestured for her to join her brothers and sisters, saying, "Go and play with your brothers and sisters. I'll watch from here; just don't go too far."
Sui'er was torn between her mother and her desire to play with her siblings.
Feeling conflicted, she thought for a moment, then smiled and said goodbye to her mother before running off to join them.
Feng Xuanrui had been keeping an eye on Sui'er and noticed her return. He offered her a bite of the roasted potatoes he had just prepared, saying, "Here, sister, try this."
Sui'er had probably already eaten some with their mother.
Feng Xuanrui remembered the lesson about not eating too much, so he only intended to let Sui'er taste a small bite. The rest...
He would eat them!
He wasn't afraid of any discomfort; let him eat them!
The second update will be at 7 PM.
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