Chapter 443: The Fourth Master: ...The Emperor is Wise
The Third Master said with a face full of resentment: "Fourth Master, isn't the food you eat better when others feed it to you?"
The Prince of Zhi also frowned and said darkly, "Probably, otherwise the Fourth Brother wouldn't be laughing so happily."
The Third Master gritted his teeth, then suddenly picked up two fish and gave them to the eunuch beside him: "Go, take them to Fang'er, and tell her that I can't feed her myself and will do it later."
The Third Master had been asking Fang Er to come out and have a meal with him for a while, but Fang Er refused to come. Since she didn't want to come, he would just send it over to her. Who doesn't have a sweetheart?
The Third Master's words were so blunt that his young eunuch blushed. He then went to deliver food to Fang Gege with a red face.
Prince Zhi frowned deeply, took a bite of the fish fiercely and said, "When we return to the capital, I will ask Fu Jin to feed it to me."
The Third Master thought that although he couldn't compare to the Fourth Master, he was still better than his eldest brother. He took a bite of the fish with a smile and said comfortingly, "Brother, don't be too envious. Although I am closer to my beloved, I am here to accompany you instead of your beloved woman."
Prince Zhi: “…”
Who wants him to accompany you?
He immediately rolled his eyes at the Third Master, picked up the wine glass and drank a bowl in big gulps.
Seeing that Prince Zhi ignored him, the Third Master curled his lips and said to Ah Jin who was standing behind Prince Zhi: "Ah Jin, look at your master. He is so pitiful and alone. Please talk to him."
Prince Zhi: “…”
A Jin: "..." The Third Master said that his master was all alone, does that mean he is not alone?
To be honest, compared to the Fourth Master, which Master is not alone? Even he wants to start a family.
"Why is it so lively?"
Suddenly, they heard a steady voice. Everyone looked over subconsciously and saw that Emperor Kangxi had arrived on their boat without them noticing.
Emperor Kangxi was wearing the emperor's regular clothes and had no guards with him. He was followed only by Liang Jiugong, who was strolling leisurely.
Everyone was shocked and immediately stood up and saluted.
"Greetings to the Emperor."
Emperor Kangxi waved his hand casually: "Oh, it's still a barbecue. You guys are enjoying the delicious food, why don't you call me?"
As soon as these words were spoken, Prince Zhi looked at his nose, and the Third Master shrank behind Prince Zhi.
Seeing that the younger ones were useless, the Fourth Master had no choice but to step forward and said, "What would Your Majesty want to eat? Your son will grill it for you right now."
"Oh," Emperor Kangxi laughed, "Fourth Brother, is this why you're in such a hurry to come back?"
The Fourth Master was stunned for a moment: "Father Emperor, you are wise."
Emperor Kangxi was choked by his words: "You are an honest man."
"Father, my fourth brother is thinking of roasting it and sending it to you later. Don't listen to his stubborn words." The Thirteenth Master smiled and said, "If you don't believe me, ask my fourth sister-in-law."
Because of the tacit understanding developed from playing cards these days, Wenjiu immediately understood what the Thirteenth Master meant. When Emperor Kangxi looked over, he immediately said, "That's right, Your Majesty. The Fourth Master also said that Your Majesty likes grilled fish, and asked me to save a bigger one for you." As she spoke, she pointed to the fish she had taken out of the space and was being processed by the servants in the distance.
Fourth Master: “…” He almost believed it.
Emperor Kangxi looked over and could not help but nodded: "Well, the fourth brother is thoughtful."
This fish is very big, half a person's length. Although it is an ordinary carp, it is rare.
At the moment, he was in a good mood. He looked around at everyone and said, "Why are you so reserved? Just go do what you need to do."
He went straight to the baking tray where the wine was being warmed and asked, "What the hell is this?"
Emperor Kangxi looked at the scallop with a hint of interest in his eyes.
Speaking of which, at this time, no one seems to be willing to eat scallops because there is little meat and it is not particularly easy to catch them.
Even if the clams are sixty, fishermen rarely sell them directly after catching them.
One reason is that most people don't like to eat it, and the other is that it can't be sold at a high price. Most people will wash and dry it, and sell it to pharmacies as medicinal herbs, and the price will usually be several times higher.
As an emperor, Emperor Kangxi naturally had no shortage of food, but these simple dishes did not dare to be served on his table.
Hearing this, Wen Jiu smiled and said, "Scallops are delicious when grilled like this. Would Your Majesty like to try some?"
As he was warming the wine, he took out a perfectly roasted one, placed it on a plate, and presented it to Emperor Kangxi with both hands.
Emperor Kangxi took it and smelled it: "It smells really good."
Then he picked up the food with chopsticks and brought it to his mouth.
Liang Jiugong opened his lips several times, but finally held back and asked for a poison test. It was just a small amount, and it would be gone in a single test. Besides, seeing the many eaten shells behind him, he thought the Fourth Master and his men had already eaten quite a bit, so it should be fine.
"Hmm, it tastes good." Emperor Kangxi ate it in one gulp, and Wenjiu immediately offered him the second one.
Emperor Kangxi took it and was about to drink it when he looked at Wen Jiu as if he remembered something: "Girl Wen, I will not have to pay for your meal, right?"
As soon as these words were spoken, the surroundings suddenly became so quiet that you could hear a pin drop, and everyone looked towards Wenjiu nervously.
Emperor Kangxi had no special expression on his face, as if he was just joking with a junior, but everyone around him felt the pressure from the emperor.
Wenjiu swallowed his saliva and glanced at the heart on Emperor Kangxi's head. It was a light pink, a darker shade than the previous two days. He shouldn't be angry, right?
At that moment, I felt more confident and just replied casually: "I didn't expect that even the emperor would know about this small business I've run."
"Oh," Emperor Kangxi said, "You've even taken over my son's business."
As soon as these words were spoken, it seemed that Emperor Kangxi was a little unhappy.
Seeing that Emperor Kangxi's expression was off, the Fourth Master pulled Wenjiu behind him and said, "Father, it was my son's idea. Jiu'er was just following my orders. She's younger, and her words were irrelevant. Please don't bother with her. If there's any beating or punishment, I'll take it."
Emperor Kangxi looked at the Fourth Master with a strange expression. This son could hardly say more than two sentences a day, but now he said so much.
"Your Majesty, this money is not what Fourth Brother and the others want. I am willing to give it to you." Fourteenth heard this and immediately said, "Your Majesty, please don't say that you can't let Little Fourth Sister-in-law accept the money. Today, she and Fourth Brother didn't want to accept the money, and we refused them."
As he spoke, Fourteenth bumped into Thirteenth Master's shoulder: "Thirteenth Brother, isn't that right?"
Thirteen nodded immediately: "Replying to the Emperor, that's right. We wanted to give silver. Even brothers should settle accounts clearly. If Sister-in-law Four doesn't accept silver, we will feel embarrassed to eat here every day."
The three masters of the Prince of Zhi and his two uncles nodded immediately: "Yes, Royal Father."
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