Chapter 120 Sit in a row and eat

The iron horses on the eaves carried the sound of rain, and the dim oil lamp was about to go out, illuminating the green tent into a semi-transparent cocoon.

The mint scent mixed with the slight sweat on the skin, condensed into a tiny bead on the temple, and slid into the collar of the plain silk dress.

Qin Zhaoyue woke up slowly, his eyes lazy.

The bamboo mat was damp, and a strand of hair had gotten tangled in the earring.

Her arms hung over the edge of the bed, her fingertips scratching the patterns on the mat, which simply said: staying in bed.

It's really rare. I slept until I woke up naturally, but I didn't even see Sui Mo's big face. Where can I complain?

At this moment, the door creaked open and Sui Mo walked into the room.

Seeing that the Sixth Princess had opened her eyes, she secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

"Your Highness, have you woken up?"

Qin Zhaoyue curled up like a cricket pupa, turned around and faced the outside with his butt.

Broken Ink: ...

Gently lifting the green curtains, she sat down on the edge of the bed, "Your Highness, dinner is ready."

Qin Zhaoyue rolled her eyes and muttered, "What good food can there be in this shabby place?"

"The dam broke and flooded a village. To curry favor, the county magistrate brought back a cow and a few sheep in the afternoon."

Sui Mo saw that the Sixth Princess' shoulders were slightly tense, obviously she had heard it, and he couldn't help but smile.

Leaning down to his ear, he said, "This is the roasted meat made by Mo Twelve~"

whoosh!

Qin Zhaoyue jumped up, and if Sui Mo had not reacted quickly and dodged in time, he would have been hit.

"Stop talking nonsense and just walk!"

After a quick wash, the two hurried out.

Just under the rain porch in the backyard, I could smell the scent of charcoal fire from afar.

There were two clay stoves in front of Mo Twelve, and various ingredients were placed on a bamboo plaque beside him.

From Mo Yi to Mo Shiyi, each of them had a bamboo stool under their buttocks, standing in a line and looking eagerly ahead.

Only Yinzhe stood beside the eaves, looking as cold as ever.

It was still the same blue dress, clean and dust-free.

She probably didn't have any other luggage, so she probably changed into her clothes after washing and drying them, but what did she wear when she washed?

The doubt in his mind flashed by, and soon Qin Zhaoyue was completely seduced by the aroma of meat fat.

Oh wow, charcoal barbecue!

The grease dripping into the charcoal fire made a sizzling sound, and the sound of people swallowing their saliva became one.

"Your Highness!"

Just as Mo Yi was about to stand up and salute, Qin Zhaoyue pressed Mo Yi's shoulders, waved his hand, and sat down on the empty bamboo stool.

"Are you all rested?"

After more than a month of getting along, everyone got used to his way of doing things and didn't care much about rigid etiquette such as hierarchy, so they didn't insist on it.

"Your Highness, we have all had enough sleep."

According to the Sixth Princess, it is enough to have the Xuanji Guards watching over them.

If they can't stop it, it's useless to be awake; if they can stop it, it doesn't matter whether they are awake or not.

So Sui Mo and the entire Mo group, who rarely had to take turns on duty, all had a good sleep and were now full of energy.

Mo Twelve looked focused. One clay oven was roasting lamb ribs, and another was used to roast slices of meat that were easier to cook.

I saw her turning it over skillfully, sprinkling some powder from bottles and jars from time to time. The complex fragrance came up as soon as I scratched it.

She is the best at using hidden weapons and poisons in the Mo group, and she developed the side skill of spices while researching poisons.

"Get ready, it's almost ready."

Without saying a word, everyone immediately distributed the pottery bowls.

It’s impossible to be too particular about something I bought on the spur of the moment, but it was brushed very cleanly. Qin Zhaoyue wasn’t picky anyway.

A group of people held their bowls and chopsticks, eagerly waiting for the meat to be divided.

Soon, the first batch of barbecue was ready.

After cooling it down a bit, I couldn't wait to put it in my mouth.

Hiss... Ugh...

"Your Highness, the spices I prepared daily were all washed away. I bought some from the herbal medicine shop, so the taste may not be as good."

Qin Zhaoyue didn't have time to talk, but took the time out of his busy schedule to give her a thumbs up.

Although it may seem a bit Versailles, it is indeed delicious and makes you dizzy with fragrance!

There aren't many types of spices these days, so Mo Twelve's practice of grinding some medicinal herbs and adding them in is considered unique.

Mo Twelve tilted his head slightly and showed a reserved smile.

No one was talking under the rain corridor. All that could be heard was the sounds of chopsticks and bowls colliding and people chewing and swallowing. Even Yinzhe was no exception.

People who practice martial arts have big appetites. The ingredients on the bamboo plate were changed several times before the speed slowed down.

Qin Zhaoyue gnawed on four lamb ribs and didn't know how much meat he had eaten before he put down his chopsticks.

Sui Mo brought a glass of ice drink, which was ordinary sour plum soup garnished with crushed ice. He gulped it down in one gulp, and it was refreshing!

“Ha…comfortable!”

Without a doubt, this was the most enjoyable meal I had since leaving Fengjing.

The freshness of the meat, the spices, and the atmosphere of grilling and eating right under the rain porch, what else is there to complain about?

Suddenly, a figure flashed in front of him, staring blankly at the empty shelf.

At this moment, the resentment seemed to become reality.

Liu Yan raised his head and looked at Yin Zhe who was not far away, "Did you do this on purpose?"

Yinzhe calmly put down his bowl and chopsticks, turned his back and ignored him.

Sui Mo stepped forward to smooth things over, "Liu Yan Qian Hu, we still have plenty of food, more than enough."

Hearing this, Liu Yan's expression became more cheerful. "Sixth Prince, the Grand Prince invites you."

He asked Mo Twelve to grill some meat for him and reluctantly led the reluctant Qin Zhaoyue forward.

With Liuyan in front and Yinzhe behind, the guarding force was fully utilized, so the others did not follow.

We walked all the way to the inner hall, where the county magistrate usually reviewed documents and met with his trusted officials.

"Zhao Yue is here."

"Sister~"

Qin Zhaoqiong didn't rest at all after returning to the county government office.

Normally, if someone falls into a coma due to poisoning, they will be weak even if they wake up after being detoxified.

But she was nourished by Qin Zhaoyue's true energy, broke through two realms in a row, and felt that she had endless strength in her body.

After working hard for an entire afternoon, I now have the situation under complete control.

Yuchuan set up cavalry observation posts along the way, and even established a temporary camp on the high slope of Huilongtan to keep a close eye on the condition of the embankment.

He took full control of the defense of Longmen County and sent a team of cavalry to the nearest garrison to borrow war horses, while the remaining imperial guards took turns to rest.

Also, after discussing with Yinzhe, he sent Queyu to Bailuzhou to look for the fifth brother.

On the surface, he was worried about his brother's safety after the assassination attempt, but what was the real situation... All we can say is that Queyu took on an extra mission.

Only now, after sorting out everything, especially after waiting for the sixth sister to wake up, did Qin Zhaoqiong begin to work on the remaining important matter.

"Come, sit down."

Qin Zhaoyue narrowed her eyes because the seat her elder sister had arranged was right next to her, not to the side or below her.

It would be a bad idea to point it out deliberately at this time, so she didn't say anything in the end. She sat down as arranged, with Yinzhe and Liuyan standing on their left and right behind them.

"Bring the county magistrate!"

Next came the interrogation of Longmen County officials.

Perhaps the county magistrate had already made a secret announcement, so no one dared to lie and told the whole story of the embezzlement of mercury.

The processes went smoothly according to the size of the official positions.

Finally, the real target arrived: Longmen County Jail Warden, Shi Zhongkui!