The rabbit was only wounded, it's not dead yet. It should survive if it's bandaged up.
Zhong Muyu grabbed the rabbit's ears, looking very happy: "Thank you! I was just thinking of making spicy rabbit meat tonight!"
Spicy rabbit meat? You didn't want to raise it as a pet?
Zhong Muyu was puzzled: "Why keep it? It's very cute, but wild rabbits can't be tamed; they can only be cooked."
It will smell delicious when cooked through.
Okay, Lu Ziyuan was overthinking it.
Just then, several figures rode up on horseback from a distance, cheering as they came running.
Upon seeing Lu Ziyuan, they all dismounted and bowed, saying, "Your Highness and Princess Consort have also arrived."
Lu Ziyuan asked, "Hmm, came here to clear your head? Are you done?"
"Yes, what a bumper harvest! We'll roast venison tonight!"
Zhong Muyu saw that they had a lot of prey on their horses, including deer, wild boars, and mostly rabbits.
Lu Ziyuan leaned closer to Zhong Muyu: "Looks like you can make a lot more spicy rabbit meat today."
Zhong Muyu raised an eyebrow: "You want to eat it, don't you? Aren't you afraid of getting a stomach ache like last time?"
Mentioning that unpleasant memory still makes Lu Ziyuan's stomach ache instinctively.
Later, although he went to Zhong Muyu's place to eat several times, he still felt uncomfortable after eating too much spicy food, while others did not.
It seems his stomach and chili peppers are in conflict.
But he clearly craved that taste.
"I will eat less."
Zhong Muyu chuckled. The spiciness was unbearable, but she wouldn't care this time. She'd let Lu Ziyuan make a few more trips to the outhouse.
The group returned laden with their prey. The camp cooks deftly skinned and cleaned the game, while Zhong Muyu asked for two rabbits to prepare them herself.
After removing the fishy smell and marinating, the diced rabbit meat and seasonings such as chili peppers and Sichuan peppercorns were poured into the pot and stir-fried. Immediately, a cloud of oily smoke rose up, making Zhong Muyu sneeze.
This giant open-air cauldron is terrifying.
The soldiers around them smelled the aroma and came closer, and one by one they started sneezing.
"It smells so good, but it's so pungent! Ugh... ugh... tsk!"
"What is this thing? My nose can't take it anymore!"
The soldiers, unaware of the truth, gathered around and saw the bright red thing in Zhong Muyu's pot.
"Cough cough cough! Alright, alright, bring me a plate!"
Zhong Muyu coughed a few times, and immediately someone brought over a large plate. After the spicy rabbit meat was served, people gathered around.
This tastes quite appetizing.
"Your Highness, what is this?"
"This is called spicy rabbit meat, would you like to try some?"
Just as the soldiers were getting ready to fight, Chengfeng's voice rang out from the perimeter: "Make way, make way, the prince is here!"
Upon hearing that Lu Ziyuan had arrived, everyone immediately made way.
On the other hand, Lu Ziyuan was quite dissatisfied with them surrounding his wife like this.
How could anyone else possibly be allowed to be the first to eat the dishes made by his wife?
Zhong Muyu crossed her arms: "Want to try some?"
Lu Ziyuan ate a piece of rabbit meat and was immediately awakened by the spicy flavor.
It's so delicious! It's even better than the spicy stir-fries I've had before!
No, I should say the spiciness is even more fragrant and stimulating!
Seeing Lu Ziyuan's chopsticks moving back and forth, Zhong Muyu reminded him, "Think about your stomach. If you get sick this time, I won't give you any medicine."
Lu Ziyuan paused, feeling somewhat disappointed.
He was wise throughout his life, so why couldn't his stomach handle spicy food?
He swallowed the meat in his mouth and said somewhat reluctantly, "I will restrain myself."
Seeing the soldiers around him practically drooling, Zhong Muyu said, "Bring a few more chopped rabbits, I'll cook a few more portions for everyone."
"No need!" Lu Ziyuan quickly stopped them: "This stuff is too spicy. It's their first time eating it, and they might not be able to handle it. It's better if they don't eat it."
Upon hearing this, those around inwardly groaned: What does it taste like? We'd love to at least have a taste!
But Zhong Muyu knew in her heart that Lu Ziyuan was not taking care of others at all; he was just petty and wanted to eat alone.
The others reluctantly dispersed, and Zhong Muyu said, "Since you can't eat too much, and I can't eat two rabbits either, let's share some with Chengfeng so he can eat with the others."
"That's fine."
Although I'm reluctant, I can't just waste food, right?
Chengfeng was surprised that the princess would share some with him, and happily took a plate of spicy rabbit meat and left.
After everyone left, Lu Ziyuan asked, "Aren't you going to eat?"
"I'm more interested in roasted venison."
"Roasted venison, hmm, roasted venison is fine too, let's take it and eat together."
The two arrived at the place where the venison was roasted. This time, Zhong Muyu brought out all his seasonings, and all the soldiers who ate it exclaimed that they enjoyed it very much.
Lu Ziyuan watched as Zhong Muyu took out one condiment bottle after another from under her sleeve, as if it were a treasure bag.
How did she manage to carry so many condiment bottles on her?
On the other side, Chengfeng was also eating meat and drinking with a few close brothers when Zhiyu arrived.
While Lu Ziyuan was away, Zhiyu helped deal with the affairs of Qingshui Village. However, as soon as she finished, she heard that the prince and the princess were in the military camp, so she rushed over.
Upon seeing that it was Zhiyu, Chengfeng quickly pulled him over: "You're finally back! Do you know that if you had been any later, you wouldn't have had a chance to eat this?"
What a treat!
"Here, have a taste of this."
Chengfeng pointed to the few remaining pieces of spicy rabbit meat on the table.
Zhiyu took a bite with some skepticism, but her eyes immediately lit up.
"What's this?"
Chengfeng asked mysteriously, "Just tell me, is it delicious or not?"
"Delicious, so delicious!"
"This is spicy rabbit meat made by the princess. No one else has it, so the princess gave me a plate."
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