Chapter 47: Food and Business
Zhan Xiao paused while holding the teacup, raised his eyelids and looked over, "Is that true?"
Lu Chaofeng smiled bitterly, covered his mouth and coughed a few times, "Of course it's true, Commander Zhan is not an outsider, I'll just say it straight."
"During the war, my father led his troops through Luo City and saw the city lord's son bullying a decent woman and accidentally killing someone. My father had a violent temper and beat the man right away."
"It's not a big deal to clean it up. But... this woman turned out to be my father's wife, and the one who died was his only son. This is bad!"
"My Lord, did you kill someone?"
"More than that!" Lu Chaofeng sighed and shook his head. "My father was angry that the city lord withheld the food and grass, forcing his soldiers to fight on an empty stomach. His son just happened to run into the muzzle of his gun. What do you think would be a good ending? Not only did he lose his life, but he also vomited the food."
Zhan Xiao put down his teacup and said, "When it comes to war, food and fodder are the most important things. Alas, it's not easy for Your Majesty."
"Yes, food and fodder are so important. My father has been worried about this a lot. We don't know how many holes our Ningyuan Palace has filled. I see the silver. Everything is for Yong State!"
Zhan Xiao's face looked much better. He was also a hot-blooded general. No matter which camp he belonged to, he always admired those who fought on the battlefield to defend their country! Prince Ningyuan is a good man, and so is Marquis Xiaoyong. What a pity...
Thinking of this, Zhan Xiao also calmed down.
Indeed, Lu Chaofeng had no reason to hold Sun Liangyuan hostage. He never cared about the affairs of the court and rarely made friends with ministers. The news that the envoy from the White Bear Country was going to visit the capital was kept a closely guarded secret, so there was no way he knew about it. Even if you knew, there's no reason to stop it.
"Sir, if Sun Liangyuan is really not in your house, I will not stay here for long. Goodbye!"
"Don't worry, Commander Zhan. I have already ordered people to look for him. I believe there will be news soon."
"Thank you, my lord. I am staying at the Fortune Inn in the city. If you have any news, please send someone to let me know."
"Sure! But..."
Lu Chaofeng paused for two seconds, then changed the subject, "Mr. Sun has a strange personality. If I find him, what should I tell him?"
Zhan Xiao had no doubts. "The envoys from the White Bear Country will arrive in the capital soon. The Queen Mother hopes that Mr. Sun can accompany them as a representative to receive them."
"Okay, okay, I believe Mr. Sun will actively cooperate on such an important matter."
"Okay, thank you for your help, Prince."
"You're welcome, Commander. I'll take you there."
"No need, please stay, my lord."
"good."
Just when Zhan Xiao was leaving the house, Bing San came in with a food box. The two of them collided head-on, but fortunately Bingsan did not lose control of his expression, and the two of them passed each other smoothly.
But Bingsan has been practicing martial arts for a long time, so no matter how careful his disguise is, his body shape and footwork are still different from those of ordinary people. Zhan Xiao is the commander of the imperial guards, so naturally his eyes are sophisticated and sharp.
"Stop!" he said suddenly.
Bingsan pretended not to hear and continued walking forward at a steady speed, but his heart was already pounding.
"Stop!" Zhan Xiao took a step forward, flashed to the side of Bingsan, and grabbed his shoulder directly.
He used 80% of his strength in this move. Bingsan didn't dare to reveal his identity and martial arts skills, so he could only take it head-on.
"Ouch!" He cried out in pain, and the food box in his hand fell to the ground.
Bing San twisted his body, sweating profusely from the pain, but his face was still tense as he questioned the low-key Zhan Xiao, "Let me go! Who are you, and why are you fighting in the prince's courtyard?"
"You don't know martial arts?"
"I can dance. I will only dance if the prince tells me to."
Zhan Xiao frowned and stared for a few seconds, then suddenly let go of his hand in disgust.
At this time, Xu Zhong, the steward of the Ningyuan Palace, came over and said, "Commander Zhan, are you okay? I am ignorant and disturbed you. Please forgive me."
"The prince's preferences are really... unique."
"Ah? This... I dare not criticize my master."
"Hmph, let's go."
"You're welcome."
Bingsan heaved a sigh of relief when he saw the two men walking away, and hurriedly went to the noodles with the food box.
When Lu Chaofeng saw that it was him, he couldn't help but frown, then moved his eyes down and lingered on the dark food box for a while.
"What is it?"
"Sir, the young lady asked me to come and give you something."
"Oh?" Lu Chaofeng raised his eyelids and took a sip of tea. "Put it down."
Bingsan put the food box on the table next to Lu Chaofeng, then opened it, took out the pastries inside and pushed it in front of him.
Lu Chaofeng lowered his eyes and glanced at him, "Did your young lady do this?"
Bingsan wanted to say no, but his mouth spoke faster than his brain, "Well, the lady thought it tasted good and asked me to bring it over for you to try." Well, the lady put this thing into the food box herself, so it must be related to the food, right? Still helped.
Lu Chaofeng glanced at the snacks but didn't eat them. Since Su Chengnan didn't meet Sun Liangyuan, he naturally wanted to ask him to write another visiting card. But how could she know that Sun Liangyuan was missing and everyone was looking for him.
Seeing that Lu Chaofeng remained silent, Bingsan had to take the initiative to speak.
"My Lord, the young lady would like to ask you for a favor. She ran into that man on the road today, and was busy avoiding him, so she was late for meeting Mr. Sun. She would like to ask you to help her pass the invitation."
"Is my name so useful?"
"Huh?" Bing San was stunned for a moment, then he bowed and smiled shyly: "Of course it is useful. Please help me, my lord."
Lu Chaofeng had been coughing for a long time, so his mouth inevitably felt a little bitter. He picked up a small piece of cake and put it in his mouth.
Mm, it melts in your mouth.
Not bad, edible.
It's soft and fluffy, not too sweet, and tastes just right.
"Your young lady's attitude towards asking for help is really unique."
"Go back and tell her."
"I can help her once, but if you want me to help her again, just come and tell me in person."
Bingsan took a breath and heard the hidden meaning in Lu Chaofeng's words. If you want to see our young lady, just say it directly.
"Yes, my Lord, I will go back and tell the young lady now."
"Go ahead."
Lu Chaofeng raised his chin, but his fingers remained on the pastries. His face looked thoughtful, and no one knew what he was thinking about.
Bingsan bowed and quietly left.
Only after he walked away did Lu Chaofeng slowly come back to his senses.
He thought that this thing might not have been made by Su Chengnan, but by her second sister who had a hot temper but was extremely dependent on her.
I've never seen or eaten this before, but it tastes pretty good, even better than the Jixiangfang in Los Angeles that has long queues all day long...
Well, this skill can be bought!
Since the King's uncle can open a Jixiangfang, why can't the Ningyuan Palace open a Ruyizhai?
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