After boiling the rich milk, use a spoon to stir up thick foam. Then simmer it over low heat until a thick layer of milk skin forms.
Add milk, butter, cheese, and fried rice flour to the boiling tea soup. While stirring evenly, add salt according to your taste.
After getting the desired flavor, tear the milk skin into pieces, sprinkle in the golden fried rice, and pour in the hot milk tea.
In the savory and palatable milk tea, there are crispy fried rice and milk skin. Every sip blends the fragrance of tea and milk, with a rich taste that lingers on the palate.
The snacks to go with the tea are also dairy products from the Hu region.
Cut the baked cake base evenly into thin slices. Spread a layer of specially - made savory milk tea on it, sprinkle some milk tofu cubes and fruit cubes, and then lay a whole thick piece of milk skin on top.
After stacking three layers, spread the last layer of cream on the top of the cake and sprinkle a layer of fried rice on it. This unique savory cream cake has a thick and rich taste. The light flavor of the savory milk tea neutralizes the sweet fragrance of the cheese.
The fried rice has a crispy and fragrant taste, the milk skin melts in the mouth, and the milk flavor is strong but not overly sweet. The cake body is moist and soft. It's simply wonderful!
The people in Xikang and the Hu region are tasting "cake" for the first time in their lives. They are full of wonder.
Li Ying makes an agreement with A Man's father that after the commercial route is repaired, they will exchange tea bricks and dried seafood for various dairy products from the Hu region. From then on, a "Tea - Horse Ancient Road" seems to be formed from the fishing village to Xikang.
She is worried about the safety of the big boss, so she doesn't want to stay long. After the first batch of the Nine - Dynasty Tribute Gelatin, which is dark - red and shiny, is refined, she is eager to return to the village.
At night, A Man quietly crawls into her quilt. She is like a docile cat, snuggling beside Li Ying.
"Sister."
She calls out in a muffled voice and then falls silent.
Li Ying understands her feelings. She smiles gently and says in a soft voice, "Can't bear to part with me?"
A Man has been wandering for many years. Finally, she has found her hometown. Her mother is dead, and her father is old with no one to take care of him. Naturally, she will stay in Xikang at ease.
"Sister, after we part tomorrow, will I never see you again?"
Although this little girl is usually carefree, there is no trace of a smile in her eyes at this moment. Two big teardrops roll down one by one, making her extremely lovable.
Li Ying gently taps her on the nose and smiles, "Why are you crying?"
"A Man, don't be afraid. After the Tea - Horse Ancient Road is completed, with the fine horses from the Hu tribe in Xikang, which can travel a thousand li a day, it won't be difficult for us sisters to meet."
"Moreover, now that the Nine - Dynasty Tribute Gelatin is made, after I go back to Dejitang for a careful inspection, if there are no problems, the Tribute Gelatin Workshop will send the boiled tribute gelatin to the capital every month. A Man, your fame for the Hu Xuan Dance has already spread. You will surely go on a tour in the capital. We will surely meet."
Hearing this, A Man finally feels a bit relieved.
The two sisters talk some more intimate words. When dawn is approaching, they finally fall asleep, tired and thirsty.
The next morning, the servants have already loaded all kinds of dairy products, hams, and mushrooms that are prepared to be taken back to the fishing village onto the carriage.
Li Ying sees from afar that the coachman in the front is a strange face. She can't help but ask curiously, "Where is Shi Hu?"
The coachman bows to Li Ying and replies honestly, "To answer Boss Li, the shopkeeper intends to open a branch of Dejitang in Xikang. It will be more convenient to handle the matter of the Nine - Dynasty Tribute Gelatin. Shi Hu informed the shopkeeper and came here specifically to handle this matter."
Li Ying nods, understanding.
Shi Hu is an honest and reliable man, and he is willing to work hard.
When A Man first performed on stage, Shi Hu took a glance from afar and was deeply impressed.
Li Ying never expected that this seemingly dull man has such deep feelings.
Li Ying's eyes dart back and forth between A Man and Shi Hu. She smells the faint fragrance of the snow frog paste on A Man. She smiles playfully, making both of them blush.
"Sister!"
A Man stamps her feet anxiously. Her tone is full of a young girl's shyness. This cute look dilutes the sadness of parting a bit.
Grandma Sun gets on the carriage with Mianmian in her arms. Li Ying also says goodbye to A Man and the people of the Hu tribe one by one. She says softly, "Even if you accompany someone for a thousand li, there must be a parting. Everyone, please go back. Take care."
A Man stands on tiptoe and waves to her continuously. Watching the carriage gradually become a blur in the distance and finally disappear from sight, her face is already wet with tears.
On the way back, without any distractions, the convoy travels very fast. It doesn't take many days, and they successfully arrive outside the town.
Li Ying is afraid that the villagers will come out to welcome them enthusiastically, so she doesn't spread the news in advance. But soon after the carriage enters the town, it is blocked by a crowd.
Seeing the bustling and crowded town with many strange faces, Li Ying can't help but feel a bit curious.
"A Ying, you wait in the carriage. I'll go and find out some news. I'll be back soon."
Lu Xunguang instructs and then jumps off the carriage neatly.
"Where does your carriage come from? You see the new champion of the imperial examination. Why don't you back off? Do you want the champion to make way for you low - class peasants?"
Li Ying's carriage is specially made. It is large and difficult to move. Soon, several brocade - clad officials come in front of her and scold her sternly.
Lu Xunguang also finds out that today is the day when the champion returns to his hometown in glory. People from all over the neighboring villages have gathered here just to catch a glimpse of the champion.
He is about to tell Li Ying about this when he runs into these arrogant officials. Immediately, his face darkens, and he stands in front of the carriage.
Seeing that neither side is willing to give in, the situation becomes very tense. Suddenly, there is a scream in the crowd.
"Look, the champion has dismounted his horse!"
Several girls standing in the front row have seen the handsome and gentle appearance of the champion. Immediately, they blush shyly.
The villagers are vying to get a look. Li Ying thinks secretly that after ten years of hard study, finally achieving the highest rank in the imperial examination, this new champion is full of vigor and has a promising future. The so - called "In the pride of success, his horse moves swiftly; in a single day, he views all the flowers of Chang'an" might be just like this.
This new champion is gentle and elegant. He shouts in a loud voice to stop them, "Stop! How can you talk to the villagers so rudely?"
Li Ying looks in the direction of the voice. The man is wearing a red robe, a golden crown, and a palace flower on his hat. He is riding a tall white horse. He looks imposing and majestic.
Who else could it be but Su Buchi?
She raises her eyes and can't help but smile.
Su Buchi is also stunned for a moment. After a long time, a faint smile finally appears on his cold and handsome face.
"Miss Li, long time no see."