Chapter 43 Paw Patrol Makes a Great Contribution?
Zijuan hurriedly said, "Princess, the Fifth Prince is not in Yikun Palace right now. He should be having his morning lessons in Wenhua Hall!"
"Going to early morning classes?" Sheng Sheng felt the term sounded familiar. "Like my brother?"
"Yes, Princess, the Second Prince is also here."
Sheng Sheng cupped her little face and thought for a moment: "Then how about we wait at the door? I won't go in and disturb their reading. I'll wait at the door and won't bother them!"
With the little dumpling being so well-behaved and sensible, how could Zijuan not agree: "Whatever the princess says, let's go!"
The Wenhua Hall was a place for studying, so it was built in a particularly elegant and unique style.
Sheng Sheng had never been here before and looked around curiously.
"Meow."
A white cat lay lazily on the palace wall, its long tail swaying back and forth.
Its half-open amber pupils were veiled by a thin mist, and its pink nose occasionally twitched, its whiskers trembling gently with its long, deep breaths.
Sheng Sheng's eyes lit up, and she greeted it, "Little White!"
Xiao Bai glanced at her and said, "Oh, it's you."
In fact, Xiao Bai deserves some credit for Sheng Sheng's quick reunion with Xie Yuxiao.
Sheng Sheng smiled and thanked it, "Little White, Little White, thank you so much! You helped me find my daddy!"
Xiao Bai sat up halfway and muttered, "I just wanted to use a clever trick to fool this child, but I didn't expect her to actually be a princess."
He didn't hear clearly: "Huh? What are you saying, Little White? Come down and play!"
"Oh, it's nothing."
Little White proudly shook its head, the golden bells hanging around its neck jingling.
Although Xiaobai is a bit chubby, he is still very agile.
Little White gracefully jumped down from the palace wall, walked to Sheng Sheng, and then jumped into Sheng Sheng's arms with a touch of its paw.
The little dumpling jumped up and almost missed, stumbling and losing its balance.
"Where's that stupid little dog?"
"You mean Yan Hu? He's not a stupid little dog, our Yan Hu is very smart!" Sheng Sheng said seriously. "He went to help Sheng Sheng with chores, he's not here now."
Little White asked suspiciously, "Work? With that dog?"
At this very moment, Yan Hu, entrusted with an important mission, was carrying a bamboo basket in his mouth and strode into the Imperial Kitchen with his head held high.
Although the Imperial Food Bureau had no real power, all the food consumed by the palaces had to go through the Imperial Food Bureau, so it could be said to have access to all six palaces.
Moreover, because the Imperial Food Bureau has little real power, any private dealings with it will not attract criticism, which is why the Imperial Food Bureau has always been a focus of attention for the various palaces.
Yan Hu walked into the Shangshi Bureau, his eyes scanning all around him, his two little ears twitching as if he were listening to something.
The person in charge of the Imperial Kitchen was called Eunuch Dai. Eunuch Dai held a whisk and stood in the center, directing everyone.
“Send this to Kunning Palace, and that to Jinxiu Palace, yes, yes, yes.”
"Wait a minute, are you sure this is meant for Jingyue Pavilion? This is way too much! Go, go, take half of it out!"
"Oh dear, be careful! This is the cordyceps that Consort Xia wanted. Don't be clumsy and ruin it!"
Just as he finished giving instructions, two eunuchs carrying a box of winter bamboo shoots passed by. Eunuch Dai immediately stopped them again: "Hey, hey, hey, which palace are you sending this to?"
The two eunuchs replied truthfully, "Reporting to Eunuch Dai, these are winter bamboo shoots delivered by express courier from the south. According to regulations, they must be sent to the Imperial Kitchen for distribution."
All ingredients, large and small, entering the palace would first pass through the Imperial Kitchen. Ordinary ingredients would be distributed by the Imperial Kitchen to the small kitchens of each palace according to a set amount.
Rare ingredients like winter bamboo shoots were sent to the Imperial Kitchen, where they were prepared for the most distinguished members of the palace.
Eunuch Dai pondered for a moment: "Winter bamboo shoots are precious; they should indeed be sent to the Imperial Kitchen."
Just as the two young eunuchs were about to continue delivering the bamboo shoots, Eunuch Dai stopped them again: "Hey, wait a minute."
"What are your orders, Eunuch Dai?"
"Take a small portion of these winter bamboo shoots and send it to Consort Xia's palace." After saying this, Eunuch Dai moved closer and lowered his voice, "You two go yourself, and be discreet."
"Yes, Eunuch Dai."
Eunuch Dai watched with satisfaction as the two young eunuchs walked out of the Imperial Kitchen, only then noticing Yan Hu standing at the door with a basket in his mouth.
Yan Hu stared straight at them, his eyes reflecting a bright light.
Eunuch Dai was startled and inexplicably flustered, wondering how much he had seen.
But then I thought, Yan Hu is just a dog, what's there to panic about?
Eunuch Dai walked over with a smile, and seeing that he was carrying an empty bamboo basket in his mouth, asked, "Isn't this the Second Prince's beloved pet? What brings you here...?"
The palace maids nearby saw that he was cute and gathered around him.
"Hey, he's coming over with a basket in his hand, does he want something to eat?"
"Perhaps, but isn't he the Second Prince's beloved pet? How could Yuqing Palace skimp on his food?"
Although Yan Hu is just a dog, it is the Second Prince's dog.
I heard that this dog is very intelligent and the Second Prince likes it very much, so Eunuch Dai dares not neglect it.
Eunuch Dai ordered someone to bring a slaughtered chicken, and personally placed it in the basket, his face crinkling with laughter: "This is a freshly slaughtered speckled chicken. Take it and eat it. If I ever gain favor with the Second Prince, you must remember my kindness and act as if you are close to me!"
If the Second Prince sees his beloved pet being affectionate towards him, he might just think more highly of him!
Thinking this, Grandpa Dai's smile grew even brighter.
Yan Hu, however, seemed dissatisfied and put the basket down.
Everyone around was stunned.
Isn't one chicken enough?
"Well……"
After thinking for a moment, Eunuch Dai called for someone to bring a duck, a piece of pork belly, and a serving of seasonal vegetables.
Is that enough?
Yan Hu barked at the basket, startling Eunuch Dai, who exclaimed in embarrassment, "Isn't that enough?"
Eunuch Dai glanced around and ordered, "Go, go and bring me a portion of that mutton from yesterday!"
The young eunuch hurriedly brought over a portion of mutton. The mutton was packaged very well, with fine marbling, and it looked like good quality meat.
"This was delivered from the north by express courier, and the sheep was just slaughtered yesterday. It's so fresh! Only the nobles in the palace get to eat this!" Eunuch Dai said with a pained expression.
Yan Hu lowered his head and sniffed, then was satisfied. He picked up the basket and ran off in a flash, without even looking back.
Grandpa Dai shouted from behind, "Hey! Remember that, stay close to me!"
Yan Hu rolled his eyes: "You old eunuch who only serves what he's offered!"
Do you think he's a puppy and can't understand what he's doing?
Hmph, he's no ordinary little dog!
Yan Hu glanced at the abundant food in the basket and said smugly, "Hey, I'm really something! Not only did I extort so much stuff, but I also got some useful information. Sheng Sheng should give me a good praise now!"
Paw Patrol has done a great job!
Yan Hu steadily carried the basket in his mouth and ran off somewhere.
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