Chapter 9 Section IX

Cherry blossom petals float on the water. At this time, the cherry blossom elves still perched on these petals, forming fleets and flower rafts, paddling forward with oars, and kept shouting.Li Zhi told him that in two days, the entire pool would be covered with a carpet of cherry blossoms.Once the cherry blossoms start to wither, it's amazingly fast.Shengzhisuke borrowed a boat and fishing rod from Chuanshan, and went boating on the Unbearable Pond.He learned that Donggu often fished, and rowed the boat there. Surrounded by cherry trees in the Ueno Forest, the pool surface reflects the blue sky. From time to time, floating clouds pass over the top of the head. At this time, the shadow suddenly shrouds. Suddenly, I feel that fishing is no longer important.He set up the oar, lay down on his back, put his hands behind his head, and rocked with the boat.

The blue sky is so close.It feels like clinging to a boat.If you sit up and look around now, I am afraid that the Unbearable Pond, the Canal, and the Sichuan Fan will all disappear, and only the blue sky in front of you will surround you. When in the feudal kingdom, as long as you climb to a high place, you will have this feeling.His father Sozaemon likes to climb mountains. He often hikes up the mountain in spring and autumn, and picks wild vegetables by the way.Sheng Zhisuke often followed.The cage on my back was empty when I went, but it was filled with tender mountain vegetable sprouts when I came back.In autumn, wild mushrooms and akebia are also picked.His father had taught him that no matter what kind of wild vegetables he picked, he couldn't find them all, he had to keep some.

——This is the blessing of the mountains and forests to people. We just ask the mountains and forests to give us some life. Even if the father, who was originally a taciturn person, went out, he still said very little.Since Shengzhisuke understood this principle, his father became more reticent.The two walked happily without saying a word, showing each other the wild vegetables they picked, and wiping their faces with the towels wrapped around their necks.Sometimes when Shengzhisuke was about to touch rattan lacquer or pick poisonous mushrooms, his father would yell "Hello", and Shengzhisuke would always scratch his head in embarrassment.

He stopped and looked up, the blue sky filled the sky, and the entire castle town was in front of the gentle hillside.The precipitous mountain of Daogen Fan is located in the far north. The daunting posture is equally awe-inspiring, whether viewed from the bottom of the city or looking up when climbing the mountain. But my father said—no matter how steep the Daogen mountains look from a distance, they are gentle mountains that protect us like screens.In this vast world, there are more steep and steep mountains. Those mountains do not bestow favors on people, but want to exclude people at every opportunity. They are formidable enemies.

—— We who live in Daogen are really blessed. No matter where you go, there is only one sky.No matter which mountain or where you are, the sky above is the same. At this time, surrounded by the smell of spring water, under the sky that Shengnosuke was looking up at as the boat swayed, his mother and elder brother were also there.How are they doing now?What are you up to? Shengzhisuke visited Sichuan Fan in this extravagant dress today, not to come here for leisurely meditation, but to discuss the production of Sichuan Fan Qie.Lizhi said——I just happened to be making spring pastries. She suggested that Sheng Zhisuke could go to the pool to hang before she was done - after you came back, I would make tea for you.

Sheng Zhisuke rowed away from the shore, and was deeply attracted by the sky he was looking up at, unconsciously intoxicated and dazed, and closed his eyes. In yesterday's Big Wine King competition, Takebe-sensei finally came in second.Most of the contestants drank two or three liters of wine. Takebe-sensei easily drank two buckets from a three-liter wine bucket. After drinking two bowls, he immediately sobered up after drinking ten cups of tea. It can only be said that he was even more difficult than Tai Yi's opponent. This royal family surnamed Tianben was about the same age as Mr. Takebe, but his physique was very weak, about half the size of a junior teacher.How can such a body hold so much wine?Ajin, who was extremely astonished, did not forget to ask Shengzhisuke where he was just now.

"Mr. Sheng, this is the most important victory or defeat in Mr. Wubu's life. Where have you been?" Sheng Zhisuke apologized frankly, and lied to her, saying that he thought he saw a friend, but he admitted the wrong person. Mr. Wubu directly said that he was ashamed, and his wife Satomi frequently comforted him, smiling very brightly.They don't look depressed, which makes people around them feel more relaxed.The Igaki couple also highly praised Mr. Takebe for his hard work. A group of people enthusiastically enjoyed viewing the flowers, eating lunch box dishes and Ah Jin's fried eggs, and Fu Kan appeared just as everyone was preparing.He didn't bring a woman by his side and came alone.

"Teacher, you put water on purpose, right?" Fukan re-tied his long coat rope, and whispered to Mr. Takebe, and these words reached Shengzhisuke's ears. "I won't make mistakes. I can see clearly. That imperial family is asking you, right?" He needs the five taels of reward no matter what. "Five taels is a lot of money for the teacher. That's not good for people who are emotional." Fu Kan, who had a serious face and admonishment, also had a smile in his eyes.Teacher Wubu smiled and remained silent. "However, judging from today's situation, a person like you, relying on your own ability and earning money as long as you have the heart, has a much easier life than a warrior with a low official position."

This world is really strange - Fu Kan whispered. There was a warbler cry somewhere by the pool.Sheng Zhisuke opened his eyes, stood up abruptly, and looked around at the surface of the spring in front of him. Lizhi came to the Sichuan fan.She faced Shengzhisuke, pressed her sleeves with her hands, and waved slightly. ——My intuition is really accurate. Or, was the cry just now Miss Li Zhi's imitation?It's no surprise that she does this. "This is taught by my mother." In front of me is a cute ninkiri shaped like a cherry blossom, which is a spring pastry. "Put the falling cherry blossoms on a plate and savor their flavors—that's the style."

I want to enjoy it—Shengzhisuke saluted and began to taste it.Lizhi makes tea for him.The boiling water is put in a container first, cooled and then transferred to the teapot. Just pouring the water into the tea leaves will give off a rich tea fragrance.This is the so-called Yulu bar.This is Sheng Zhisuke's first time drinking tea, which is the best tea.In his daily life, of course he didn't have the opportunity to drink tea. Every time he and Donggu dined here, they drank Fancha after the meal. A bite of pastry is put into the mouth, and the sweet white filling melts softly on the tongue.The red wolfberry dotted on the side highlights the cherry blossoms.

"I heard that goji berries are very effective for eye fatigue." Li Zhi smiled sweetly. "Mr. Shengzhisuke is the most suitable for you." You seem to be very busy. "Thanks to you, there are many things waiting for me to learn in Edo." Donggu told Lizhi that Shengzhisuke came to Edo to study from the feudal kingdom.However, I had to pay for the study tour myself, and then I worked under the Jihei of Muradaya——you can say so about this matter.She's not a woman who would pry into your details. "However, lately I've been chased by work, and my studies have been put aside. It really shouldn't be." Lizhi smiled again. "Mr. Shengzhisuke's work should also be regarded as a part of learning." "Does the work of making Ki-e count?" Sheng Zhisuke involuntarily belittled himself.No, this may be acting like a baby. Higashitani is not here today, and Shimada Beng is wearing Lizhi's hair in a bun.Firework girls often wear this hairstyle.Although Chuanou is a small riverboat house, Lizhi, who is the owner of the shop, looks calmer than usual, and even gives people a sense of dignity. ——Miss Lizhi is very suitable for wearing such a bun.Such a thought came to Shengzhisuke's mind. Li Zhi's eyes were shining brightly, "Will you really help me to draw the Sichuan fan?" "Of course, as long as Miss Lizhi is willing." I'm so happy—Li Zhi put her hands together in front of her chest. "As I said just now, when I was a child, I saw Yabaishan's painting. At that time, I thought it was so beautiful and interesting, and it was deeply imprinted in my heart. I will always remember it in the future, and I have infinite longing for it." A small shop like this—she Looking around the room lovingly. "It is impossible to make a painting as grand as Yaosen, but now I have the opportunity to realize my dream, so I am really happy." "Miss Lizhi." Under the smooth taste of the white stuffing, Shengzhisuke casually expressed the problem in his heart. "Did you originally open a restaurant in your hometown?" Li Zhi blinked slightly.Although he didn't show any repulsion, Sheng Zhisuke deeply regretted his question. "Please forgive my impoliteness. I just thought that Lingtang must be unique in cooking for making such high-end pastries." Lizhi smiled at the bewildered Shengzhisuke, revealing a mouthful of white teeth that were not blackened. "Please don't be alarmed. You have done nothing wrong." "yes……" "My father used to be in the restaurant business in Asakusa. I am the daughter of the owner of the restaurant." Lizhi put her hands on her knees and continued, "Our business is to provide food on the day of viewing flowers or watching fireworks on a boat. , fortunately, the reputation of the customers was good, and later we not only started the catering business, but also expanded the business market and started the business of cooking at the banquet hall." Our customers are very picky, and many of them often go to famous restaurants. "I also learned about the Babaishan store from these customers." It turned out to be the case. "Some customers suggested that we should stop making out-of-house food, or transfer it to others, and open a restaurant instead, but my father was still unwilling to let go of the out-of-house business. This business is not just about luxury, but the focus is on heart. What my father likes is This." My parents are very stick to the principle - Li Zhi said with a smile. "As a daughter, I may feel that Lao Wang is selling melons when I say this, but they are really a harmonious couple, so my father should very much hope to cook with my mother. If you open a restaurant, women can't Into the kitchen." Women are strictly prohibited from entering the kitchen. "It's the same in the castle and the daimyo's mansion. The people who prepare meals for the lord are all men." Li Zhi nodded, "People say that women's hands are warmer, and the taste will be damaged after touching raw meat, or that women have unpredictable temperaments, and often change the seasoning due to weather or wind direction, so they can't be trusted." On top of that, women are inherently filthy. "Men are really unbelievable. They clearly love women and praise their beauty, but they think women are filthy and avoid them." The direction of the conversation became a little weird, so Shengzhisuke concentrated on savoring the lenkiri on the plate.Li Zhi made tea for him again. "My parents are really affectionate." She said in a warm tone, looking infinitely nostalgic. "We were together even when we passed away. I couldn't handle the business of the store by myself, so I had to leave it to others in the end." She didn't mention when it happened, what kind of process it was, and how much hardship Lizhi suffered at that time. "However, now I am the owner of this shop." She looked at the beams, ceiling, and door lintel of this small wing with loving and pity eyes again. "I think my parents must be very happy for me, so from time to time I will make my parents' specialty dishes and get happiness from it." Shengzhisuke smiled back, "The dishes I often eat are all made by you, Miss Lizhi. Bar?" "Yes, I put my heart into it." Li Zhi bowed her head slightly, then whispered as if suddenly thinking of something, "However, Mr. Donggu's cooking skills have improved a lot now." After finishing the refreshments, Shengnosuke spread out the Yatachi and bound paper books he brought.To make a picture, you must first know the exact layout of the Chuan fan.Li Zhiyang clapped his hands a few times, and called a young waitress and a man about forty years old who was helping in the kitchen.When I went to Sichuan Fan before, I would only say hello to them, and would not listen to their names. "My name is Amu." The waitress respectfully saluted with three fingers on the ground.She has round eyes, and although her complexion is slightly dark, she looks very cute. "I am always grateful for the care I have received." Sheng Zhisuke deserves it.He was a guest who never paid his bill.The man's name is Jin Jie, and he was originally a boatman. "I later learned that he was good at swordsmanship, so I asked him to work in the kitchen." If the fish caught in the unbearable pond is to be cooked, this area is his best skill--Li Zhi said, Jin Jie looked embarrassed. The four of them confirmed the pattern of the Sichuan fan together, and Shengnosuke drew it.If you want to make a painting, which season is the most suitable?What should each room be decorated with?Aiming at these topics, they discussed quite heatedly.Amu is articulate, and Jinsuke is not someone who can stir up the atmosphere, but it is just right for a role like him to be placed between the hostess and the young maid. Despite his different looks and builds, Shinsuke reminds Shinosuke of his late father.He thought to himself that Jin Jie must also like dogs. "Miss Boss, I think spring is suitable." A Mu advocated for a "spring fan". "At this time of year, the cherry blossoms in Ikenohata are in full bloom, and the water in Shibubachi is green. It is the most beautiful time for Kawaugi." Lizhi tends to agree with her, but she can't let go of the maple red in autumn. "I think the season when the water is clear is also beautiful." If it's a drawing of a Sichuan fan, I hope to include the scenery by the water.Both opinions are valid. "In this case, let's make two groups of spring and autumn." Wow, so luxurious——Li Zhi was very happy, while Jin Jie was lost in thought. "Mr. Jin, what do you think?" Inspired by Li Zhi, Jin Jie spoke thoughtfully, "Mr. Gu Qiao, when you talk about painting, in addition to the decorations, flowers, and tableware in the store, even the customers will be included in the painting, right?" "It's possible." Lizhi said that in the paintings of Babaishan, some even include customers. "Mr. Jin, do you have any ideas?" The women moved their knees forward. "I like the winter scenery by this pool." Jin Jie whispered, "At the end of the pool lined with dead trees, a slight frost falls on the water's edge, as if as long as you walk forward, the frost pillar will make a sound..." There is a beauty of silence in this way - A Mu said this rather educated sentence. "But isn't this very deserted?" "It's just a monotonous white scene outside, so it reflects the color of the store, doesn't it?" Shengzhisuke slapped his knee hard. "I see. It's more appropriate to add guests this way." Coupled with the customer's clothing, the colors inside and outside the store form a strong contrast.Maybe it can further bring out the cold outside, the warmth inside the fan, and the color of the lights.No, the premise is whether Sheng Zhisuke has this level of painting skills. "It's true..." Li Zhi was also in high spirits. "If it's winter outside, it is necessary to design special designs for the flowers, hanging scrolls, dishes, and tableware in the alcove. Let's use all the most advanced things we have in the painting." The atmosphere at the scene was harmonious, and Sheng Zhisuke was a little carried away. "Yesterday I participated in the cherry blossom viewing party at the pottery shop Kanoya." Oh, Kanoya in Isecho, Kanda - Amu said. "I heard that a big stomach king competition was held." Jin Jie also knew about it.It really is famous far and wide. "Whether it's the cherry blossoms or the big eater competition, it's an eye-opener, but the merchandise on display in that store is also very good. Do you have tableware from Kanoya in your store?" "No, I never had that chance." But I've seen it a few times - said Lizhi. "A large wooden frame is divided into many squares, and many wine glasses are placed as decorations, which is amazing." "I've seen that one too. It's really beautiful." "Actually, I would secretly imitate it." Li Zhi stuck out her tongue like a little girl and made a face. "Master Donggu saw through it at a glance. He said that this is so boring, don't do it again, and taught me a lesson." Donggu doesn't like that design does he? "Those wine glasses come in all colors, and don't they have to be all the same shape and size in order to fit into the compartment in the wooden frame? He said it's boring." ——Because the wine glass will control the taste of the wine.Wine glasses of different sizes and openings should be matched with the sweetness, mellowness and aroma of the wine.If it is done like this, can't we just choose a fixed wine glass? Oh—Sheng Zhisuke was quite surprised.So did A Mu, while Jin Jie laughed at Mimi. "Mr. Furuhashi, besides the wine glass, is there something else attracting your attention?" Under this mellow question, Sheng Zhisuke nodded. "There is a big drawing plate. On the blue background, there is a lifelike painting of a rising dragon that almost flies out of the plate." I don't know what it will be like to put such a painting plate in the Sichuan fan of winter scenery.Sheng Zhisuke let his imagination run wild.Under the low-key colors around, there is such a painted plate in the alcove of the side room facing the pool, on which there is a flying dragon soaring in the sky. "Is it expensive?" "There's no price tag on it." It turned out to be so——Li Zhi and A Mu looked at each other and nodded. "Master Donggu, please help me." Li Zhi squinted her eyes and whispered as if she was writing to herself. After talking about the matter, he inserted the saber back into his waist, and when he was about to go back home, Sheng Zhisuke became overjoyed again.Since both Jin Jie and A Mu had left, Li Zhi was left alone, so he had less scruples in speaking. "Miss Lizhi." "What's up?" "I want to ask you a question." "What's the problem?" "It's about young girls..." He blushed as soon as he said that.Lizhi's eyes are gentle, but at this moment they look glaring. "I made the other party unhappy." "Oh, how could this be?" Li Zhi looked serious, without the slightest hint of sarcasm.It was embarrassing to speak halfway, so Sheng Zhisuke simply finished speaking in one breath. "I don't expect something as good as Lianqi just now, but is there any other pastry that can..." "Do you want to send the other party as an apology and please the other party?" Li Zhi is really considerate, which is admirable. "Yes." Sheng Zhisuke nodded. "Do you know which store is more suitable in Edo City?" "Mr. Shengzhisuke, you are too surprised." Let me do it for you—Rizhi patted his chest and promised. "Do you want pastries that are suitable for carrying and can extend the shelf life?" "No, I don't have the nerve to make such a request." "Of course, I'll charge you. Leave it to me." Although Shengzhisuke's face was about to burn with shame, he was still relieved. "Ashamed." "Is it going to be used soon?" When will it be used?When can we see Hexiang? "It's not clear yet." Such an answer should be very strange, but Lizhi didn't show any surprise. "I understand. I will be ready and wait for your orders at any time. I am also very happy to have such an idea, and I am very excited." Ms. Lizhi is really convincing-Shengzhisuke thought about this together along the way, and returned to the Fukan longhouse with a sense of humor.As soon as he got through the sloping wooden door, Ah Jin rushed towards him. "Mr. Sheng!" Ah Jin whispered while grabbing his sleeve - you have guests. "A pale warrior. Do you know who it is?" Shengzhisuke's originally high mood suddenly scattered like cherry blossoms.

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