In the kitchen of the barracks, Lu Shifu, who had been sent away by Yuan Wulang earlier, heard that Cui Ying had arrived and hurried over.

  He said enthusiastically, "Fifth Granny, you've arrived! What dish are we making today? I'll help you with it!"

  From Shengjing City to the northwest, he received a lot of guidance from Wu Nainai, and his cooking level rose sharply from barely edible to becoming the most popular chef in the military camp.

  His sense of satisfaction and pride overflowed, he became more spirited, and his chest puffed out as he walked.

  All of this is thanks to Grandma Wu!

  It would be great if there was someone familiar who could help with cooking, Cui Ying naturally agreed.

  She smiled and nodded, "Let's just make some simple desserts for now, and then stir-fry a few small dishes later."

  It seems that the men in Yuan's family have a high tolerance for chili peppers, especially Grandpa Yuan. He has a strong taste and likes spicy food.

  Then you can have two spicy chicken, Maoxuewang, and fragrant spicy intestine.

  Northwestern beef and mutton are abundant, and making a cumin lamb chop or smoked bamboo shoots with braised beef brisket is also excellent.

  She said and did it. Cui Ying first instructed Lu Shifu on the key points of handling ingredients, then started making pastries with her own hands.

  Lu Shi Fu used to be very careless when cooking, but after helping Wu Nai Nai with the dishes, he has become much more meticulous.

  He carefully cleaned the pork intestines according to requirements, marinated them in a savory sauce, and then quickly cut the chicken into pieces.

  A series of actions were performed with great fluency, like a seasoned master chef.

  The soldiers who came to the name gathered around, but because Cui Rong was a woman, she was the young daughter-in-law of the General of the National Guard, they did not dare to get too close, fearing that they would offend the wife of the Fifth General, so they only dared to secretly observe from outside the door.

  Seeing Lu Shifu's smooth movements and flawless technique, many people couldn't help but praise him.

  Lu Shi Fu's face showed great satisfaction, but his movements became even more cautious.

  In order to show himself as a man of face in front of Yuan Wuniang, he did things while still talking to Cui Ying.

  His tone carried a hint of humility and flattery, with a subtle undertone of self-satisfaction. "The chili peppers brought by Fifth Granny are very popular among the soldiers here. My cooking skills aren't great, but every time I make a dish, those young men devour it in an instant."

  Dishes made with chili peppers have a strong flavor, not only appetizing and easy to digest, but also can warm the body in this cold winter.

  The generals in the military camp were originally quite bold and liked strong wine and ginger. Once they got a taste of this spicy flavor, they couldn't help but crave for more.

  Lu Shifu only learned a bit of superficial knowledge from Yuan Wunai. He simply followed the pattern and quickly gained the respect of the soldiers, grasped the stomachs of the lower-ranking officers, and even won the admiration of General Town Country.

  Cui Ying listened to this and was still very happy.

  According to her observation, the Sheng dynasty originally did not introduce chili peppers. Although the flavors of local cuisine were different, the spicy flavor had not yet appeared in the diet of the general public.

  She originally thought it would be quite difficult for people to accept this kind of spicy new flavor.

  But now it seems that chili peppers, although a strange and novel condiment, were easily accepted by people.

  In this way, opening a unique spicy restaurant in Shengjing City should also not be a difficult task to attract the attention of thousands of foodies.

  Choi Yong's mood was pleasant, so he made two more small dishes extra.

  By the time of dinner, in the commander's tent, the Yuan family gathered together regardless of their identity and generation. The general looked at the table full of delicious food with shining eyes. "Girl, did you make all these?"

  Cui Ling glanced at Lu Shifu, who was gazing at her with expectant eyes, and smiled as she said, "Dad, although I cooked the dishes, but washing, chopping, and cleaning were all thanks to Lu Shifu's efforts!"

  She had just spoken with Lu Shifu and heard in his words that he seemed to have the intention of staying in the army as a cook.

  These days, the flames of war are flying everywhere, and it's unknown when the two armies will clash. In any case, the battlefield is a very dangerous place, even for military cooks, who may also encounter danger.

  Lu Shifu was born in the prosperous Shengjing City of Anle, and he dared to take on this danger, willing to stay on the northwest battlefield, truly admirable courage.

  He has this intention, and she also has the beauty of a mature woman.

  As expected, Lu Shifu's waist straightened upon hearing this, and a bashful smile bloomed on his wrinkled old face.

  The General of the Guards had an impression on Lu Shi Fu and praised him a few times before sending him away, leaving behind only one family member in the camp to reunite.

  After three rounds of wine, he took a sip of fragrant spicy sausage, savoring it carefully, and said with great comfort, "Although I, Yuan Shitao, have been troubled by hardships all my life, losing my father in childhood, my wife in youth, and my son in middle age, my fate is indeed bitter."

  Yuan Sanlang was most sensitive, and whenever he heard his father start with this sentence, what followed would never be good for him.

  He hastily toasted General Town with a cup of wine, "Father, on this rare day when we are finally reunited, why say such things?"

  The General stared at him for a moment, but still took the wine offered by Sanlang and drank it all in one gulp.

  He let out a deep sigh and said, "Among these four sons of mine, except for the eldest who is kind and honest, you three are all unfilial sons, each one more infuriating than the last."

  Yuan Si Lang also felt that something was off, and he hastily poured another cup for General Zhen Guo. "Father, if you have any opinions about us three brothers, can't you just say it privately? Fifth brother and sister are still here!"

  He wasn't afraid of losing face, wanting to show off his big brother's prestige in front of his younger siblings, but this first meeting, being scolded by Father until he was left speechless, it's always a bit awkward, isn't it?

  Besides, Brother Yu is still here!

  As a father, he still needs to be authoritative!

  The General-in-Chief scolded him, "What's wrong with you? Are you still treating her as an outsider?"

  He turned to face Cui Ying and said, "Girl, I wanted to tell you that although I, Yuan Shitao, have given birth to several useless sons, but heaven is fair, and has given me a few good daughters-in-law, which makes up for it!"

  It's embarrassing for an ordinary father-in-law to praise his daughter-in-law like that.

  But General Town Country does not take the usual path, he is a man of his word, what he says is what he means.

  Everyone in the tent was a family member, and after being forced to drink several more cups of wine by his unfilial sons, he poured out all the words in his heart.

  Cui Lingxiao knew that everything Master said was true.

  Although she felt that compared to her four sisters-in-law, she was far inferior, but being able to receive such sincere praise made her quite happy.

  Besides, Master Gong being able to speak to her like this in front of Third Brother and Fourth Brother clearly shows that he truly regards her as a member of the family.

  Home, for someone who has never experienced the warmth of family, is really too tempting.

  At this moment, although the Yuan family members are not all gathered together, she feels warm and cozy in her heart, really having a sense of reunion.

  Cui Ying is actually a person who will treat others better if they treat her well. Previously, in the Anning Bo Fu, she seemed like a cold and detached observer because the people in that household were emotionally distant, making it impossible for her to feel a sense of belonging.

  But now she deeply feels that she is a member of the Yuan family and cannot be separated or given up.

  She slightly reddened her eyes and said to General Town, "Dad, what do you want to eat tomorrow? I'll make it for you!"

  At this moment, probably only these words can express her inner feelings.

  Yes, she is willing to cook all the delicious food in the world, so that her family can taste the top-notch flavor.

  The General's eyes lit up, he blinked his mouth and said tentatively, "Brother Yu said. Girl, what were you originally planning to do with the whole roasted lamb for him? Why not just make one tomorrow!"

  Xiao Ge hurriedly helped out, holding onto Cui Rong's arm and refusing to let go, "Auntie Wu, just do it!"

  Shi Xiao Si also came over shamelessly, "Wu Biao's wife, let's take a photo together!"

  Cui Ling swept her gaze around the table, and in each person's eyes, there was an unhidden expectation.

  She couldn't help but burst out laughing, "I and Wu Lang had already planned it out, tomorrow's New Year's Eve dinner will feature a whole roasted lamb as the finale."

  Sometimes fate makes people suffer first and then gives compensation.

  Cui Ling thought that perhaps the days of lacking familial love in her past life and at the Anning Bo Fu were her "laboring her bones, starving her skin", while this mistaken marriage with Yuan Wulang and these lovely people from the Yuan family were heaven's compensation to her.

  They're all foodies!

  Is this a sign that she will go further and further on the road of food with her family in the future?

  A harmonious and delicious dinner came to an end. The Grand General of the Nation, under the repeated toasts from his three unfilial sons, had already turned bright red in the face.

  He pointed at Yuan Jia's three, four and five sons, scolding them, "You bunch of little rascals, you even dare to pour wine for your old man, this is really lawless!"

  Yuan Sanlang and Yuan Silang hastily supported him on either side and went behind the screen.

  After a while, Yuan Sanlang smiled and said to Yuan Wulang, "Fifth brother, you and your sister-in-law have been busy for a whole day, it's also very hard. The sky is already late, I'll tidy up the tent next door for you, you can go back and rest too!"

  After finishing speaking, he also raised an eyebrow at Wu Lang.

  Yuan Wulang had been inseparable from Cui Yingyuan since they got married, and every day they would linger in each other's arms for a long time. Although he glared at Third Brother with some annoyance upon hearing his words, deep down inside, he was also itching with desire.

  He turned his head to look at Cui Ying's face, with a small expectant expression.

  Cui Ling felt helpless, why did Yuan Wu have to be so obvious? There were not only San Ge and Si Ge here, but also Yu Ge Er.

  She pouted and smiled as she squatted down to gently stroke Xiao Yu's little face, "Xiao Yu, do you miss Fifth Aunt?"

  "Think!" exclaimed Brother Yang naturally in a loud voice.

  "Then do you miss your fifth uncle?"

  "Me too."

  Next was the sentence that made Yuan Wulang collapse, "Does Brother Yu want to sleep with Uncle and Aunt tonight? We can chat, talk, and talk about your experiences in the military camp these days!"

  "Good! Good!" Brother hurriedly nodded his head repeatedly.

  Yuan Wulang cried out in distress, "Xu'er is already five years old! He's a big kid now! How can he still sleep with his uncle and aunt? No way, no way!"

  But Cui Ling just glanced at him and smiled, then pulled Xun Ge's hand and turned to leave.

  Come on, Xiao Ge is only five years old, although he understands a lot, but he's still a kid. What's wrong with sleeping with his uncle and aunt? At most, wait until he falls asleep and then move the little brat to the outside, isn't that okay?

  Anyway, she had made up her mind that she would rest for a night and didn't care whether Yuan Wulang was happy or not!

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  That's right, there is more behind!