After speaking, Li Huan lifted the lid of the food bucket again to demonstrate.
Cao Cao, Cao Pi, and Lady Bian all stepped forward, gazing at the tempting colors and enticing aromas of the various dishes.
Undoubtedly, Cao Cao's entire family had never seen these four meat dishes and four vegetable dishes before!
Li Huan introduced the dishes in turn: "Spicy crayfish, spicy boiled fish, Maoxuewang (a spicy Sichuan dish), sweet and sour pork with pineapple; hot and sour shredded potatoes, enoki mushrooms with mustard, dry-fried spicy green beans, and stir-fried wood ear mushrooms with celery."
Of course, Cao Cao's entire family had never heard of these dishes before.
Cao Pi's stomach growled a few times, and his face darkened.
"You audacious peddler! How dare you demand money from the Prime Minister! Quickly present ten boxed meals for the Prime Minister to enjoy!"
Good grief, not only do they want to eat for free, they want ten servings!
Zhuge Liang said, "I have long heard that Prime Minister Cao loves the people like his own children, is broad-minded, and generous! My brother and I have come from afar to set up a stall in Xuchang to sell boxed lunches!"
Cao Cao stroked his beard, a smile playing on his lips.
Zhuge Liang suddenly changed the subject: "However, before a single boxed meal has been sold, we are forced to offer tribute!"
Instantly, Cao Cao's smile vanished, and an awkward look flashed in his eyes.
It's really inconvenient to bully small vendors in front of so many people.
"Insolence!" Cao Pi angrily rebuked Zhuge Liang, "You dare to complain when I ask you to offer tribute!"
Cao Cao raised his hand to rub his temples, then adopted a more approachable demeanor and softened his tone.
"No need for tribute! I'll taste it first. If it can cure headaches, I'll buy thirty portions, let alone one!"
Li Huan followed up by asking, "Prime Minister, is this really true?"
Lady Bian laughed and said, "The Prime Minister's words are law, how could he lie to you? If it can cure your headache, let alone gold, the Prime Minister would be willing to reward you with beautiful women and mansions!"
Li Huan feigned excitement: "Alright, let's do as the Prime Minister says, try it first and then buy it, let's test the effects of the boxed meal!"
Cao Pi hurriedly reminded him, "Father, be careful, the vegetables might be poisoned!"
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