"Didn't you hear back then that the princess was a child prodigy? She learned to speak very early on. Moreover, the princess has extraordinary talent; her fighting skills are far superior to yours or mine!"

Zuo Er spoke with great enthusiasm, while Zuo Yi listened attentively.

"I heard that the princess subdued those bandits in no time, and that the palace is about to send people to wipe out their entire stronghold!"

"One pot?"

"That's wonderful!"

"From now on, we can finally live in peace and not have to live in fear."

Mountain bandits and ruthless robbers frequently harassed nearby residents, committing arson, murder, looting, and all sorts of atrocities, causing the residents to either flee or scatter.

When the innkeeper and waiter heard them say "take it all in one pot," they assumed they wanted to order food: "Sir, would you like to order food?"

"Ordering food?"

The two were chatting enthusiastically when the shopkeeper interrupted them, and they looked over with some confusion.

"Our newest specialty dish, all in one pot!"

"I'm sure you two have heard about the heroic deeds of our Ninth Princess. Our restaurant is now offering a special one-pot meal. Would you like to try it?" the innkeeper asked warmly, while the waiter filled the two guests' empty teacups with tea.

Hey, that's really fitting for the occasion.

"Okay, hahaha, give me a pot!"

"Speaking of our princess, she is indeed clever. Years ago, some people even spread rumors that she was a witch who brought disaster to the country!"

The two people on the left and right are full of praise for the clouds.

"I think he's really out of his mind."

Yun Duoduo took a big gulp of beef soup, feeling a little embarrassed.

Wow, yesterday you didn't use any wisdom, you used your fists.

"Let me tell you, I heard the leader of the ruthless bandits was injured there. He won't be able to have any fun from now on!"

The two lowered their voices as they spoke, and Yun Duoduo put down her soup bowl and listened intently.

"I had heard that the bandit was very skilled in that area."

"They say it's a medicine made from deer antler and bear paw, specifically for treating that kind of thing."

"Guess why the bandit-suppression efforts failed on the first, second, and third attempts?"

Why?

The second one from the left has a gossipy look on his face and asks curiously.

"It was because of that ruthless bandit that the official received the drug to display his prowess!" Zuo Yi lowered his voice.

"You mean medicine made from deer antler and bear paw? That medicine isn't cheap, is it?"

"Ugh, how could it really be a medicine made from deer antler and bear paw? I think it's just something like 'Spring Breeze Comes, Green Silk Wraps'!"

"The officials go back to their wives and children, enjoying themselves with their concubines. Why would they care about the lives of us common people?!"

"Tsk tsk..."

This is outrageous!

This is truly unheard of...

I've never seen bribery like this before...

Yun Duoduo listened, completely stunned.

However, if the Emperor were to send someone, he would most likely send Jin Jinzhi, Xue Deyi, or Xiao Jinyu. I believe they would not be bribed by the bandits, and besides, the three of them are young and strong, so they have no need for that thing at all.

As the two were talking, the innkeeper and the waiter brought up the food.

"Hey shopkeeper, your dishes are really good value!"

The shopkeeper brought out a large bowl of food, which included potatoes, eggplant, wide rice noodles, large chunks of pork, and fragrant, steaming potstickers.

"It smells so good!"

"We're happy too. With this ruthless bandit eliminated, we can finally live in peace!"

“In the past, the innkeeper had to give most of its money to the mountain bandits. Now that the bandits have been caught, we don’t have to pay tribute anymore. Naturally, we can use more ingredients in our food!”

"Haha, the shopkeeper is right!"

Yun Duoduo listened to those people talking with a smile.

"Your Majesty... Duoduo."

A soft call came from behind Yun Duoduo. She turned around and saw that the person was the Seventh Prince, Yun Yiqiu.

[Seventh Brother seems somewhat gloomy and possessive.]

"Seventh Brother, come and have breakfast."

Yun Yiqiu nodded, a hint of worry in his brows and a faint sadness in his eyes.

Why does Seventh Brother always look so bitter and resentful at such a young age?

"Seventh Brother, is something on your mind?"

Yun Yiqiu sighed.

My mother's illness shows no signs of improvement.

[Never mind, my younger sister is still young. Even the head of the Imperial Hospital can't cure my mother's illness, so let's not trouble her further.]

When visiting the Buddhist temple, pray for your mother's blessings and hope for Buddha's protection.

"It's nothing, I just didn't sleep well last night," Yun Yiqiu said casually.

One after another, Consort Wan and Consort Li came down to have breakfast.

After having a meal, the group left the inn and continued their journey towards Wanfo Temple.

...

In the capital city, on Chang'an Street, just as dawn was breaking, Yun Yishu arrived early at the Brocade Silk Shop. Liao Ziwan had already opened the shop, and Chu Dunshi had also come to help.

The streets were deserted and silent, shrouded in a thin mist.

"The first batch of goods is ready for delivery. Let's pack them together and check the goods to ensure that these clothes are delivered to the palace without any problems."

"Okay."

Yun Yishu looked around and saw large and small brocade boxes and wrapped clothes on the floor of the front hall.

"The undergarments made by Manager Fan, Manager Wen, and us are all here."

"Take some silver with you to bribe the head of the Imperial Wardrobe, the head maids and eunuchs, as well as the aunts and matrons in various places," Yun Yishu instructed.

"Okay, I understand. Don't worry, boss."

After leaving the Brocade Silk Shop, Yun Yishu took Shi Tou to Jixi Pavilion.

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