Chapter 378 [Superstitious Third Prince]
"The soup was so delicious that we brothers almost licked our bowls. The steamed buns were also chewy and tasted great!"
Others gathered around and echoed, "It's no exaggeration to say that the mutton soup tastes a hundred times better than what we usually drink, and the texture of the meat is also excellent. The sheep you raise are really good. No wonder the military camp in Anemone City wants to buy sheep from you."
Jiang Lili didn't expect that just helping the wounded would have such a big response. In fact, the seasoning they used was richer than the common mutton soup in ancient times, and it contained more MSG.
She replied, "This soup base was made by Brother Xu, and the steamed buns were made by people from our village."
The mutton soup was indeed made by Lieutenant General Xu Zishen. Lieutenant General Xu had served as a chef in several undercover missions and had mastered the cooking skills to perfection.
The one-eyed man who led the team was named Xiang Hong, and the young man who gave them advice was named Xun San. They were probably pseudonyms.
Xiang Hong and Xun San discussed quietly on the side, "The Third Prince has been fasting every day lately, not eating, saying he wants to practice. He has no appetite. This can't go on. I saw him walking unsteadily the past few days."
"How about we ask them to make some mutton soup buns and send them over?"
Xun San nodded. "That's fine. The soup they make is indeed one of the best dishes I've ever eaten. The Third Prince is used to eating delicacies from land and sea, so it's nice to change up his taste occasionally."
Jiang Lili saw the one-eyed man and the young man whispering to each other for a while and then walking towards her.
The one-eyed man Xiang Hong said to Jiang Lili, "After we get off the boat, Miss Jiang and a few brothers who know how to make mutton soup buns, come with us to a place first."
"Don't worry about this batch of sheep. Our people will take the rest of you villagers and deliver the sheep to the military camp."
Jiang Lili and Xin Che looked at each other, and she asked timidly, "Where are we going?"
Xun San felt that it would be okay to tell Jiang Lili now that they were in their territory.
"Go make mutton soup buns for our master."
Xun San took out some silver from his waist and handed it to Jiang Lili: "This is a reward. If you can make our master eat a few bites of food, we will reward you handsomely."
These outsiders had just arrived and didn't know what the third prince looked like. At most, they could guess that they were the forces of the other two princes.
Jiang Lili happily put away the silver ingot. She asked, "Is your master feeling depressed and unable to eat, or is he becoming picky after eating too many delicacies?"
"This..." Xiang Hong didn't know how to put it. "Anyway, what can you do? Just bring out your best dishes. Our goal is to lure the master into breaking his vow and eating."
Jiang Lili was full of suspicion after hearing this.
Breaking the rules?
Is their master still a monk?
Never mind, there’s no such thing as too much money, and there’s also an opportunity to get close to their master.
Jiang Lili smiled faintly: "Don't worry, we will do our best!"
By this time, Sheng Zhixing had already woken up and replied to Jiang Lili's message. "I don't recognize these people, but the fabrics they're wearing look like specialties from the Third Prince's fiefdom."
Jiang Lili recalled the news she had just heard and added, "By the way, their master doesn't seem to like eating very much, saying that eating is a violation of the rules."
Sheng Zhixing was silent for a while, as if he was thinking.
A moment later he sent a message: [That should be the Third Prince's man.]
@Sheng Zhixing: My third son is incredibly superstitious and believes in all things supernatural. He has no opinions of his own and simply follows what others do. He also wants to get involved in anything others are fighting over.
He was originally obsessed with seeking immortality and medicine, but when he saw my eldest son and second daughter fighting for the throne, he became interested and joined the fight, determined to fight them to the bitter end.
After determining the opponent's camp and knowing the background of their master, Jiang Lili felt more confident. She found an opportunity to tell Xin Che the news.
*
At 9:00 a.m., Jiang Lili's cargo ship docked.
Xiang Hongxunsan and his group had changed out of their worn-out clothes, treated their wounds, and disguised themselves as accompanying villagers.
Xi Chengyun and Rong Yi, the first group to arrive at Haikui City, were already waiting at the dock with Master Liao in their arms to pick up Jiang Lili and the others.
Master Liao had received the news tip from Jiang Lili, and knew that Jiang Lili and his companions had encountered an accident at sea, and also learned about the next deployment of the third prince's followers.
Xi Chengyun and Rong Yi reacted according to the script. They looked puzzledly at Xun San and the others who had disembarked with Jiang Lili and the others. "Jiang sister, who are these people?"
Jiang Lili introduced Xun San and the others to them one by one. "They are the Nanzhao people we rescued at sea. Their boat was damaged and leaking, and our boat happened to pass by."
"To repay us, these friends from Nanzhao decided to introduce us to business and help escort the sheep."
Jiang Lili followed the instructions she had agreed upon with Xun San and the others and said, "They are very familiar with Haikui City. If you have any questions, you can ask them."
"Ohhh, that's great!"
Rong Yi introduced himself to Xun San and others with a happy expression. After some greetings, everyone became familiar with each other.
Xun San said to Rong Yi, "I'm going to take Miss Jiang and these brothers to meet the wine shop and restaurant owners we met in Haikui City and sell them the village's fruit wine and cakes."
Rong Yi put on a delighted look when he heard this: "That's great! We're really scared of those soldiers in the barracks. It would be great if we could have someone we know as a local to accompany us."
Seeing how easily these villagers could be fooled, Xun San smiled even warmer. "Brother Rong, could you please wait here for a while? My brothers have already asked someone they know to come and take you to the military camp. They can help deliver this large flock of sheep safely to the camp."
Xi Chengyun had a simple smile on his face and nodded foolishly.
He is big, with dark skin, white teeth, and a very honest smile. At first glance, he is a simple villager from the village.
Xun San and others were now convinced that this group of people were villagers from the small island who had gone out to sea in search of wealth.
"Then go ahead and get busy. It won't delay your fortune."
"It's just...it's not convenient for us to take Dabao to the military camp."
Xi Chengyun helplessly pointed at Master Liao, who was being held by Rong Yi, and said to Jiang Lili, Xun San, and the others, "He scared me to tears the last time I went there..."
Rong Yi and Xi Chengyun knew this trip might be dangerous and didn't want to risk Dabao. If anything went wrong, Rong Yi, a cunning veteran pirate, would easily help them find a way out.
Rong Yi immediately nodded and put Master Liao, who was chewing a candied haws, down. He introduced him to Xun San and the others with a sorrowful look on his face, and opened his mouth, a mouth accustomed to lying, and said, "My little nephew is also pitiful. He lost his father when he was young, and his mother disappeared..."
Master Liao who is chewing candied haws:?
He blinked, and immediately a few tears squeezed out of his big black eyes, and he started crying: "I don't want to go to the military camp, I don't want to go to the military camp!"
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