He told Ye Zhen about it during the meal.
Ye Zhen nodded, "The trouble in Xiyue has been eliminated, which is a good thing."
There were no more words, only a fleeting hint of worry between his brows.
Before leaving the capital, Shi Yan wanted to teach the Empress a lesson, but unexpectedly, Imperial Censor Wang took the initiative to impeach the Empress, saying that he had received a message from the Crown Prince via carrier pigeon, instructing them to protect Ye Zhen.
Xie Tingzhou's actions improved Shi Yan's impression of him somewhat.
He then said, "We've left people on the shore. If he wants to come to the Great Wei, our people will show him the way."
Upon hearing this, Ye Zhen smiled and picked up some food for Shi Yan with his chopsticks. "Thank you, Father. You're so kind."
Based on her understanding of Xie Tingzhou, if she did not return in the short term, he might actually come looking for Da Wei.
Ye Zhen couldn't help but think of the hardships Xie Tingzhou endured at sea in her previous life in order to revive her.
If a person from the Great Wei who is familiar with sea routes and dangers were to lead the way, it would naturally be much safer.
But she was so happy that she put the crab stir-fried rice cake made by Cui Yihuan on Shi Yan's plate.
Shi Yan glanced at the rice cake in the bowl and said, "It's leaking air."
Upon hearing this, Madam Wang burst out laughing.
She was a talkative and gossipy person. When everyone gathered together on the road, she couldn't help but be curious about the Great Wei, so she asked the Great Wei's attendants about many things.
This also explains why the Great Wei Dynasty likened its daughters to warm, comforting cotton-padded jackets. If a girl was outgoing, she would be jokingly called a "leaky cotton-padded jacket."
Cui Yihuan's cooking hasn't improved at all. To remove the fishy smell, she adds wine and sugar, and salt as if it were free.
After taking a bite, they didn't dare to touch it again, but Ye Zhen, in a moment of joy, casually picked up some for her father.
Seeing Shi Yan's deep, jealous gaze, how could Madam Wang resist?
She smiled, and the others laughed along with her.
Cui Yihuan's eyes brightened slightly as she urged, "Your Highness, I made this crab stir-fried rice cake strictly according to my sister-in-law's method."
She pushed the whole plate of food in front of Shi Yan, saying, "Thank you for taking care of me all the way. If you like it, please eat more."
After leaving the capital, although I was very happy along the way, I could no longer visit the children at the charity hall, and it felt like my life was missing something.
She thought she would cook for her sister-in-law, and unexpectedly, the cooking process made her very happy and gave her a great sense of accomplishment, so she couldn't stop cooking.
Shi Yan has tasted it.
Not wanting to use it a second time, he politely replied, "It's very good."
Worried that Cui Yihuan would urge him to eat more, he quickly said, "There's something I'd like to discuss with you all. Before we return to the Great Wei, we'll be making a detour to the Pu Kingdom..."
He then explained the relationship between the Pu Kingdom and the Great Wei, and subtly mentioned the mermaid and the spirit.
They all had close relationships with Ye Zhen, and were always honored guests in both the Pu Kingdom and the Great Wei Kingdom. Some things just couldn't be kept secret anyway.
These people are all reliable.
The main reason was that he needed to say something to divert everyone's attention.
Sure enough, Madam Wang was the first to drop her chopsticks in shock, exclaiming, "Heavens! This world is truly..."
She dismissed the servants she had brought from the Great Abyss to prevent them from interrupting her gossip, and asked, "Are there really mermaids? I saw some records about them in the library at home, but I thought they were just strange tales."
Shi Yan nodded.
Cui Yihuan forgot about her cooking skills and eagerly asked, "Can people cultivate into spirits after they die? Are spirits very powerful, knowing about the affairs of the underworld?"
If there are spirits, then there are ghosts. And ghosts, just like humans, have good and bad aspects. She was worried about her son's current situation and afraid that he would be bullied by other ghosts.
Previously, Cui Yihuan had only heard that Shi Yan's grandmother was capable of extradition, but now that she heard that his relatives were all so powerful, she felt that she had made the right decision to come here.
Shi Yan nodded again.
Yin Jiuniang also put down her chopsticks, "Then can they help find Jinghong?"
Shi Yan paused slightly, then nodded.
Even though Yin Jiuniang is married, she still misses Ye Jinghong.
Su Luoqing was curious about their medical skills.
Ye Zhen was also curious about the affairs of the two countries, and at the same time helped to attract Cui Yihuan's attention by asking a lot of questions on her behalf.
The dinner table was filled with chatter, which Yin Jiuniang found fascinating, but she still took the time to gently adjust Madam Wang's chin. Madam Wang's eyes lit up the whole time, and she was so excited that she forgot to close her chin.
Shi Yan managed to grab a bite to eat, thankfully avoiding being pressured by Cui Yihuan to try the dishes.
The attendants from the Great Wei were also astonished to see their master like this. When did their prince become so patient and talkative?
At the same time, they felt that it must be really difficult for their prince to lead a group of women.
Marquis Zhongyong also felt miserable.
He rushed home day and night, only to find his wife and daughter gone, the house empty, and he lost his appetite.
He had no choice but to take two jars of wine to the Wang family's house for a meal.
Why did you let your sister-in-law go with you?
Marquis Zhongyong asked Imperial Censor Wang.
Imperial Censor Wang glanced at him and said, “She is my wife, not my slave. She has legs of her own, and it’s normal for her to want to go out and travel to broaden her horizons. As her husband, of course I have to respect her.”
He spoke with great righteousness, but in reality, he was extremely disappointed.
The days without his wife were so lonely. He worried all day about whether she was eating and sleeping well while she was away. But she was heartless and acted like a wild horse, not sending him a single letter.
However, as the elder brother-in-law, he naturally couldn't show it at this time, and he had to take the opportunity to give the Marquis of Zhongyong a warning.
"You too, Yi Huan wants to go out and clear her head, so just let her go. Your sister-in-law and the others are with her, so she's perfectly safe."
Marquis Zhongyong wasn't trying to trap her, but he was a little worried. "What if Yi Huan doesn't come back? I've heard that the young men of Great Wei are all outstanding, even the guards that Shi Wuxia brought are all extraordinary..."
Wang Yushi, who had not received a single letter from his wife until now, was already feeling uneasy. After hearing what he said, his unease intensified. "Nonsense, how could Yi Huan be that kind of person?"
His wife isn't one either!
But his wife is really great. She's beautiful, has a good personality, and is very kind. He's not blind, and neither are other men. Won't she be the object of other men's affections?
Thinking of this, he immediately stood up and said, "Let's go find the Crown Prince."
The Crown Prince must bring the person back.
Before he could finish speaking, in a flash, the Marquis of Loyalty and Valor had already left.
But outside the courtyard, they ran into Xie Tingzhou and Wang Jingshuo, who were also carrying bottles of wine...
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