Chapter 467 Is it polite for you to show off your wealth like this?
When they passed a forest at noon, the officer in charge ordered them to rest for a while. The Qin family gathered together and ate some dry food and drank some water under the watchful eyes of the officers.
Su Qianqian and the escorts were having a meal nearby, and she called Zhuang Yan over: "Young lady, we brought a lot of food, if you don't mind, you can share some with us?"
Zhuang Yan glanced at the purse on Su Qianqian's waist, smiled and walked over: "Thank you, young lady. I won't be polite then."
Sumu and Suzi opened the oil-paper packages of various sizes and several pottery jars. The officials almost drooled at the smell. There were the famous braised meat, pickled vegetables, Liuji meat pie, and tomato soup from Anmin Restaurant in Xijing City...
"It's inconvenient when we're away from home, so we have to eat simply and make do with what we have." Su Qianqian explained a little embarrassedly.
The officers said: Is it polite for you to show off your wealth like this?
The officials surrounded the Qin family, holding up the dry biscuits and saying they couldn't swallow them no matter what. The Qin family seemed not to notice, and even Mrs. Qin was biting the biscuits calmly.
[Don’t eat yet. If you eat this cake and then drink water, your stomach will be bloated. There is nothing prepared in the carriage to eat. 】Su Qianqian muttered in her heart.
The Qin family members paused, looked up at each other, and then bit the biscuits with the tips of their teeth.
"Today, the two prisoners told me a lot of interesting stories. I wonder if there is any extra food. I would like to give them some food as a reward. I will pay for the food."
Zhuang Yan pointed at Madam Qin and Wang Yuke and said.
"I've brought enough food, but I'm afraid the officials won't allow it. We merchants are most afraid of officials!" Su Qianqian acted frightened.
"Sir, could you please allow me to give some food to those two prisoners?" Zhuang Yan asked the chief officer.
"No! Who can afford it if the prisoner is poisoned!" The leader couldn't swallow the cake anymore, and all his anger was directed at Zhuang Yan.
"Forget it if it doesn't work." Zhuang Yan didn't insist and sat down to eat.
"If you ask me, these prisoners shouldn't have meals. How can they be hungry if they don't eat? Just eat one meal in the evening. If they save one meal a day, they will save a lot of food on the journey. They should be allowed to rest in the car."
Su Qianqian said this while gnawing on a braised chicken leg, and winked at the commander when he looked over.
"That's right. You guys, don't eat anymore. Save the biscuits for dinner and go wait in the car first!" The commander immediately drove the Qin family away.
The Qin family got on the carriage in silence.
"Sir, if you don't mind, how about eating with us? Those prisoners are here, so it's not good to ask you to eat with us. If you are accused of abusing the prisoners, it will be bad for your reputation."
Only then did Su Qianqian come close to the commander and whispered.
"Ah, young lady, you are so thoughtful. It's really unworthy of your kindness. Then we will not be polite!"
The leader of the officers had seen that everyone had eaten the meat and drank the soup, so he knew there was no poison. He immediately took a few officers over to sit down and start eating with relish.
In the carriage, Qin Shisan and Qin Shiliu handed the prepared food to the Qin family: "Miss Su has arranged it, don't worry about it."
He looked at the soup and the soft pancake in her hand, which was filled with meat and vegetables. Her eyes suddenly turned red. She looked up and whispered to Du, "Qianqian has worked so hard. Our Qin family owes her a lot."
"Eat more and take care of yourself so as not to burden Qianqian. If there is any danger, find a chance to let her escape first. The Qin family owes everyone, including you!" Mrs. Du said with concern.
He nodded and shook her head, eating in silence. She was reluctant to see Brother Mian and Sister You leave, but now she was grateful. When she thought of the children, He ate the cakes and drank the soup in big mouthfuls.
After having their meal and resting for a while, they checked all the prisoners and set off again. The well-fed and well-drinking officials sat on the shafts of the carriages drowsy.
No one saw the nimble figures quickly approaching each carriage to deliver messages to the Qin family.
"Miss, the Marquis asks you to leave as soon as possible and not put yourself in danger. If that person doesn't want them to go to Huizhou, even you and Miss Zhuang Si will be in danger."
Qin Shisan delivered the message reluctantly.
"The Marquis said that you and Miss Zhuang Si should stay away from the Qin family before they take any action. He will find a way to get away."
"Go tell your Lord that I did this not for him, but for the Qin family who treated me well. Even if Yue Niang's family is in trouble, I will lend a helping hand."
Su Qianqian leaned against the car wall and read a storybook, and spoke to Qin Shisan without raising her eyebrows.
When it got dark in the evening, the officers ordered them to sleep outdoors.
This is a wilderness with no trees on the roadside and endless wild grass covering the ground. The view is indeed wide and it is not easy to escape.
Su Qianqian asked the escorts to use swords to cut the grass and clear a piece of land, and then began to lay the ground and set up tents, and also dug holes, buried pots, and started fires to cook.
The officials nearby were stunned, but the second and third masters of the Qin family seemed to see again the scenes of marching and fighting in the northern border.
"Sir, we are short of manpower. It would be a waste if we don't use these prisoners. The women can be left alone, but the few strong ones can be asked to collect firewood and wash rice. Their families are all here, where can they escape to? It would be better if we prepare food early so that they can eat well and sleep well."
Su Qianqian said to the commander again.
Thinking it was indeed the case, the commander ordered the ropes on the hands and feet of the Qin men to be untied, and asked the officers to watch and order them to collect firewood to make a fire.
Qin Hanjin looked at Su Qianqian with gratitude, allowing them to move freely without being tied up.
The cook that Su Qianqian brought with her was from her small kitchen, so naturally her cooking skills were good. She wrapped herself in a headscarf and walked between two large pots and a temporary stove. In just over an hour, she had prepared meals for more than 30 people.
Of course, due to limited conditions, it was impossible to have seven or eight dishes. Four dishes and one soup were served with rice and pancakes. The officials drooled at the smell.
This time, Su Qianqian said to the commander, "We were hungry at noon, so let's eat a full meal. If something happens to us due to hunger, all the hard work will be in vain."
The commander thought it made sense. After all, one should be grateful to someone who ate his food. Moreover, smelling the fragrance of the food, his mind was no longer sober. "The young lady is right. We must make sure those prisoners are well fed."
So the Qin family sat together, spread out mats on the floor and ate.
Su Qianqian, Jiang Baipin and Zhuang Yan sat together, while the bodyguards were with the officials. The officials did not dare to drink, but the bodyguards brought out wine jars and drank in big bowls and ate large chunks of meat.
The officials were very greedy, but since it was only the first day, they did not dare to break the rules. They had to grit their teeth and endure it, refusing to touch the jar of wine. They could only eat the food with the smell of wine.
Su Qianqian was not in a hurry. The road ahead was long. Today's start was smooth. She wanted to crush the plans of these minions bit by bit...
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