The Princess of Northern Land

Chapter 179 - 179 179 Helping Relatives(1)_1

?Chapter 179: Chapter 179: Helping Relatives(1)_1 Chapter 179: Chapter 179: Helping Relatives(1)_1 Lin Ziyin had prepared a large overcoat for everyone in the kitchen, along with hats and masks.

Bai Dama and the others found it very novel, and accepted them with smiles.

“The most important thing when making pastries is cleanliness. I hope all of you can remember that. You must wash your hands before and after meals, scrub them twice thoroughly with soap nuts, and you must wear the hats and masks while making pastries. If you forget, I will fine you according to the rules,” Lin Ziyin stated sternly.

“Yes, Miss,” all the servants of Lin Family hurriedly agreed.

Seeing her serious demeanor, Mrs. Zhang and the others were scared into taking her words seriously too.

The pastries Lin Ziyin made were truly different from other households.

Simply looking at the several dishes of filling that Lin Ziyin brought out from another room, Bai Dama and the others were stunned. The aromatic smell of the filling that hit their noses, even though the baking had not yet begun, made them wonder just how amazing the finished pastry would smell.

“Watch how I do it,” Lin Ziyin said as she brushed oil on the awakened dough, then began to pinch the filling onto it before putting it into the mould to shape.

The resulting pastry looked like a plum blossom. It was incredibly beautiful.

Bai Yunxian, Fang Cao, and the other girls watched without blinking their eyes.

“Little sister, I thought these things you carved were just for play. I didn’t realize they had such uses,” Zige curiously said and then tried her hand at making one.

It was well done. It even had characters on it.

“Once you understand, get started,” Lin Ziyin instructed.

Bai Dama and the others started getting busy. Initially, the pastries they made didn’t look good, and the fillings were uneven. But they were all accustomed to working in the kitchen, so it didn’t take long for them to improve.

“Sister-in-law, do you know of any place selling ready-made wooden boxes?” Lin Ziyin asked.

“There might be some, but probably not enough,” Lin Zige answered.

“No matter, let’s first get someone to buy some from the city,” Lin Ziyin said, a bit annoyed for not having thought of Mid-Autumn Festival as an business opportunity and felt a bit flustered for not being prepared ahead of time.

“How about this, tomorrow let your uncle bring some men to my mother’s side. Over there, there are many people skilled in bamboo and carpentry work. If we’re in a hurry, we might be able to get some made,” Mrs. Zhang proposed.

“Okay,” Lin Ziyin nodded. “I’ll have Kong Yier and the others check the market for any available first.”

The Lin Family had ready-made ovens, a big and a small one, all made by Lin Ziyin during her spare time. Since Chu Suifeng owed her a favor, she didn’t hesitate to use the manpower of Tianji Pavilion.

The oven is one of those benefits.

By nighttime, the first batch of mooncakes came out of the oven, filling the room with their enticing fragrance. Even those in the kitchen were drooling over the smell.

“Everyone, have a taste,” Lin Ziyin said, handing out the less visually appealing mooncakes to everyone.

“Delicious.”

“Tasty.”

“I want more,” Yanzhi blinked his big eyes as he said, with his mouth stuffed full like a small hamster.

“There’s plenty, you can eat as much as you want,” Lin Ziyin said, squeezing his cheek.

“Thank you, sister,” Bai Dunzi uttered softly.

“Go, take some to Great Grandpa and the others,” Lin Ziyin said, putting some mooncakes into a small basket and asked Changting to carry it out.

The young ones eagerly obliged.

“We came here to work, but ended up benefiting the kids,” Bai Saozi laughed.

“A few extras for them won’t make a difference,” Lin Ziyin replied with a smile. Seeing Shuanzhu looking down with slightly red eyes, her heart softened slightly, guessing she was thinking of her own child. “Saozi and Fang Cao, when you go back, please take a couple of pieces for your children,” she said.