Zheng Ye scratched his head. He had just asked the princess if she was afraid of snakes because he wanted to see if he needed to prepare breakfast for them separately.
Unexpectedly, they are still not as meticulous as His Highness.
Ning Xi'er rarely smiled at him and nodded her thanks.
Ao Xue gratefully accepted the tray from the servant.
Unable to hide his curiosity, Zheng Ye asked Ning Xi'er, "Your Highness, how did you know that these people can use snakes?"
Ning Xi'er laughed and said, "How could I have guessed? They have different approaches, so they might not only use one method. I'm just trying it out, just in case!"
The area is surrounded by grass and near a water source, making it easy to be bothered by mosquitoes and flies while sleeping.
If Ning Xi'er only used realgar or sulfur, it might be effective against snakes, mosquitoes, flies, wasps, etc.
But since they used them all, there was definitely an element of trying them out.
Ning Xi'er included realgar and sulfur in the list of medicinal materials that Zheng Ye had purchased when she was in Changxing.
Therefore, when Ning Xi'er took out more than a dozen bottles from the carriage and handed them to Eunuch Xu, neither Eunuch Xu nor Zheng Ye had any doubts.
"These can be scattered around the campsite by the guards before each time we set up camp."
Eunuch Xu accepted the powder with a smile, "Thank you, Your Highness! I will keep it myself, and I will have a reliable person watch over it when I sprinkle the powder!"
Zheng Ye's expression turned serious. After being reminded by Eunuch Xu, he knew he had to personally supervise the cooking, eating, and other food and water consumption from now on, and be extra careful.
The princess is right; villains can't be dealt with in just one way!
Ao Xue brought the wild vegetable porridge into the carriage so that Ning Xi'er could enjoy it inside.
Just before boarding the carriage, Ning Xi'er's gaze inadvertently fell upon the large pot of snake soup that was being cooked.
Sure enough, the porcelain bottle containing Sichuan peppercorn powder and black pepper powder that she had casually placed there was nowhere to be seen.
The snake soup was not yet ready, and no one around was adding any to it for themselves. The servants responsible for cooking and tending the fire had nothing in their hands.
Ning Xi'er remained expressionless, and gently curled the corners of her lips.
"princess!"
Ning Xi'er asked Bai Zhi to invite Xuan Feng over.
"Please let me know if you need anything!"
Ning Xi'er slightly lifted the carriage curtain and whispered a few words.
Xuanfeng immediately frowned, his gaze slightly shifting towards the large pot of stewed snake soup.
Ning Xi'er took out a porcelain bottle from her hand. "This was given to me by my brother before I left. He said that adding a little bit before each meal can prevent poisoning."
"From now on, you'll carry this bottle with you. You can secretly check the food you prepare each time. Only let everyone eat it if you're sure it's safe!"
Xuanfeng looked at the small porcelain bottle in his hand. Although he didn't know what it was, he was now convinced that anything given by the princess would definitely work!
After all, even the prince's attitude is gradually changing, so he doesn't need to be wary of the princess.
"I have some more here. Come to me for more when you're done."
Ning Xi'er smiled.
Xuanfeng clasped his hands in a fist salute, quickly left, and headed towards the large cooking pot.
Ning Xi'er and her five servants were drinking wild vegetable porridge when they soon heard the sounds of people outside hawking snake soup.
Ning Xi'er smiled, thinking that the person who got the pepper powder and Sichuan peppercorn powder this time hadn't made a move yet.
That's good, it makes it easier to catch the real thing no matter when you use it.
Since Xuanfeng had this ability, Ning Xier no longer had to worry.
After cleaning up the scene, the servants and guards packed up their bedding and supplies, and the group continued on their way.
After walking for about two hours, the group felt a bit tired and gradually slowed down. They were only half an hour away from reaching Anqing County...
People's guard was lowered slightly.
Besides Zheng Chengguang, Zheng Ye, Eunuch Xu, and Xie Zhun's guards.
"stop!"
After walking for a while, Zheng Chengguang and Zheng Ye looked at each other, then suddenly waved their hands, stopping the group.
Ning Xi'er was curious, so Bai Zhi got off the carriage and went to check first.
Zheng Chengguang and Zheng Ye ordered that the long knives and clubs purchased in the city be distributed to the guards and servants...
The crowd began to tense up.
The guards stood close to Xie Zhun's carriage, while Zheng Chengguang and Zheng Ye's trusted confidants stood guard outside the carriages of the Duke of Huguo and his wife, as well as the First and Second Wives.
Ning Xi'er lifted the carriage curtain to take a look, then handed the two bottles of powder to Bai Zhi, asking her to give them to Zheng Ye and tell him that they contained a deadly poison.
If Zheng Ye doesn't understand this point, it can only mean that he didn't rise to the position of general because of his ability.
Sure enough, after Zheng Ye received the powder, he immediately ordered his guards and servants to apply it to the blades and sticks.
Although Xuan Dian had appeared at some unknown time and was guarding outside Ning Xi'er's carriage, Bai Zhi and Gan Cao were on high alert and dared not be negligent in the slightest.
Before you could finish a cup of tea, loud shouts of battle erupted from both sides of the road!
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