Chapter 69: Training in the Military Camp
"Uh..." Xu Zhao paused holding the spoon. If she said at this time that she didn't mean it, would Shen Lingge believe it?
"It's just one breakfast, go to the kitchen and get another one yourself." Chen Yu didn't look up and drank the porridge in the bowl.
There are no princes or kings here, only generals and soldiers. Since Shen Lingge came to the military camp, Shen Yu has consciously cultivated his hands-on ability.
The porridge tasted bland, but it was thick. Chen Yu remembered what Xu Zhao had told her before.
"Since you are going to the kitchen, bring one of the salted duck eggs prepared in the kitchen." Shen Yu mentioned the salted duck eggs, and then he looked up at Shen Lingge with appreciative eyes.
It’s a good opportunity to send this kid to run errands.
“Salted duck eggs?”
Chen Yu nodded, his tone calm, "I heard you talk about it before, and out of curiosity I asked someone to try making it, and it tastes really good. Since you're here, I'll let you try it."
As expected of a prince, so generous!
"That's great. I can eat salted duck eggs. This is all thanks to Sister Zhaozhao." After saying this, he completely forgot that he was sad about Xu Zhao just a second ago, ate his breakfast, and rushed out of the tent happily.
Xu Zhao raised his eyebrows. It seemed that this kid could easily forget his unhappiness as long as he was given some benefits.
but……
Xu Zhao smiled dotingly, he was indeed still a child.
Sitting on the stool, he could no longer see Shen Lingge, so Xu Zhao asked the question hidden in his heart, "Why did the eldest prince come to the military camp instead of studying hard in the palace?"
She had read history and knew that there was only one prince in Yue Kingdom in this generation, Shen Lingge. However, with three thousand concubines and beauties, how could there be only one prince born? This was a rare thing in the royal family.
There is unofficial history that Emperor Zhaohe of Yueguo had only one child, which was related to a favorite concubine of the time.
Speaking of this favorite concubine, she has been criticized a lot in history.
"Come and gain some experience," Chen Yu said half-truthfully.
Xu Zhaocai was not so easily fooled. "Come to the military camp for training? Is the emperor willing to send his only son to this bitter and cold place?"
Xu Zhao didn't believe this at all.
Swords and knives have no eyes on the battlefield. Although Xu Zhao knew that Shen Lingge's life would at least not be in danger here, the emperor didn't know!
"Is your brother planning to give you his throne? Or does he want to exchange your life with the life of his only son?" Xu Zhao said jokingly.
If something happened to Shen Lingge on the battlefield, as the person in charge of the army, Shen Yu would naturally be held responsible.
But without an heir, unless Emperor Showa adopted a child from the clan, how could other people's children be as trustworthy as one's own children? Then, the heir to the throne naturally became Emperor Showa's younger brother Shen Yu.
“Don’t talk nonsense!” Perhaps because the throne was involved, Chen Yu became sensitive and his tone was colder than before.
Realizing that his attitude was wrong, Chen Yu quickly apologized, "I didn't mean to be mean to you, but it's fine if you say this to me in private, don't let others hear it."
"I know." Xu Zhao was very sensible. She didn't want to be dragged out and beheaded for saying the wrong thing.
"It was the Imperial Concubine who sent him here. Firstly, she wanted to protect him, and secondly, she really wanted him to come here to gain experience and learn." Shen Yu was afraid that Xu Zhao would say something bold again, so he told the truth.
Imperial Concubine? Is she the favored concubine who was criticized in history?
Is sending people to the military camp really protection? Or is there some other conspiracy?
Xu Zhao looked solemn.
Shen Lingge moved quickly, "The salted duck eggs are here!" He walked into the tent carrying a tray with two steamed buns, a bowl of white porridge, and a salted duck egg that was cut in half and was so salty it was greasy.
Xu Zhao had originally prepared this portion for Shen Lingge. She had prepared two large white flour buns, which she could not finish, so she gave another one to Shen Lingge.
"My uncle usually doesn't let me eat these salted duck eggs, and he only eats them during festivals." Even the big white flour buns couldn't stop Shen Lingge's mouth. "I can eat them today thanks to Sister Zhao Zhao, otherwise I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to eat this good thing."
Chen Yu looked at him with a cold gaze.
Shen Lingge shut his mouth instantly.
snort!
Seeing that Shen Lingge and Xu Zhao seemed to be very familiar with each other, Shen Yu felt a little jealous.
I remember that as soon as he came in, he called Xu Zhao. It seemed that the two had known each other for a long time.
"When did you come back?"
"It was midnight yesterday. I don't know the exact time." Xu Zhao recalled what happened last night. He did not hear Shen Lingge mention the time at that time. I am afraid that even he himself does not know.
Chen Yu asked hurriedly, "So where did you stay last night?"
Since you were here last night, why don’t you come find him! A trace of loneliness flashed through Chen Yu's heart.
Shen Lingge, who was eating silently at the side, suddenly lowered his voice, hoping that his uncle would not notice him. As it concerned Sister Zhaozhao's reputation, he urgently hoped that his uncle would not ask any more questions.
Without waiting for Xu Zhao to answer, Shen Yu asked again: "You and Qinghe seem to have a good relationship."
They have slept in the same bed, so this is a good relationship, Xu Zhao thought to himself.
"Uncle, don't talk while eating and don't talk while sleeping. You taught me this!" Shen Lingge was reminding his uncle to set an example and not ask too many questions.
Seeing that he was interrupted, Shen Yu was very unhappy and said coldly: "I said this, have you ever done it truthfully?"
After being scolded like this, Shen Lingge buried his head in eating steamed buns and drinking porridge, and dared not to answer again.
Xu Zhao didn't have a big appetite to begin with, so he finished the rest of the porridge with the salted duck egg yolk, put the egg white left on the plate in front of Shen Lingge, and then picked up the remaining half of the salted duck egg and pushed it in front of him.
Shen Lingge raised his eyes and peeked: "???"
Am I not even worthy of a bite of egg yolk?
"Last night I returned to the tent where I used to live."
Xu Zhao's previous tent was specially arranged by Chen Yu. It had a spacious space and was a little quieter.
After Xu Zhao left, it had been empty for seven or eight years. It was not until Shen Lingge came that people were arranged to move into this vacant tent.
"I remember there was no soft cushion in the tent, only a bed." Chen Yu was not concerned about the half salted duck egg that was pushed over, but was concerned about Xu Zhao, "But did you sleep on the ground?"
“Chen Lingge, this is what I usually teach you! Respect women, how can you let A Zhao sleep on the floor!” Shen Yu looked at Shen Lingge with anger.
It can only be said that care leads to confusion, and Chen Yu did not give Xu Zhao a chance to explain.
Shen Lingge, who was about to pick up the salted egg yolk with his chopsticks, was caught on the spot.
His hands trembled and he almost lost his grip on the chopsticks.
Shen Lingge: “…”
Is it so difficult to eat egg yolk?
"Uncle, please listen to my explanation. I originally suggested that Sister Zhaozhao sleep on the bed and I sleep on the floor!"
Shen Lingge explained for himself. At the same time, he used the fastest speed in his life to pick up the salted egg yolk and mixed it into his white porridge.
This way no one will snatch it from me!
Shen Lingge's mind was completely focused on this bite of food, thinking that just explaining it would be enough.
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