198 Stealing Food
Prince Min was overjoyed when he learned that the emperor had allowed him to return to his fief. However, he immediately felt ill after he heard that the emperor had asked Duke Lang to escort him to Liaodong County.
Not only him, but Shen Xu was also greatly agitated. He felt that the wound that had just healed not long ago was starting to ache again.
Shen Xu complained bitterly, “There are so many generals in the court. Of all the people, why did you choose that living King of Hell?”
He only had to think of having to face that living King of Hell every day for the next few months to feel that the road ahead was dark.
“If I had known earlier, I wouldn’t have returned to Liaodong County!”
Prince Min’s face darkened. “What’s the point of talking about this now? It’s a done deal. Go pack.”
Three days later, the Eagle Guards loaded boxes of luggage into the carriage.
Although Xiao Juan had said that he wanted to travel light, with his status as a county king, no matter how light it was, there were still various things to bring along.
Soon, all the luggage was packed.
Meng Xizhou indicated that they could set off at any time.
Xiao Juan did not see Yu Niaoniao. Just as he was about to get someone to look for her, he turned around and saw her walking over with her little donkey.
Meng Xizhou could not help but widen his eyes and ask.
“Princess Consort, don’t tell me you want to ride the donkey to Liaodong County?”
Yu Niaoniao asked, “Can’t I?”
Meng Xizhou had a complicated expression. “It’s not impossible, but it’s unnecessary. After all, it’s such a long journey. It’s more comfortable to take a carriage.”
Yu Niaoniao said happily.
“The two don’t conflict. If I’m tired of riding in a carriage, I can ride a donkey. If the donkey is tired, I’ll switch to a carriage. Isn’t it more comfortable to rotate?”
Meng Xizhou was speechless. So it wasn’t that the other party was too stupid, but that he was too narrow-minded.
This time, Xiao Juan brought a total of 50 Eagle Guards, including Meng Xizhou and Lo Pingsha. Yan Nanguan was left in the capital.
They said goodbye to Granny Xiu Yan and rode east towards the city.
When the citizens in the city saw so many Eagle Guards, they were so frightened that they hid on both sides.
It was not until they were far away that the commoners dared to appear.
When the Eagle Guards arrived at the east city gate, they immediately saw the convoy from Prince Min’s Mansion waiting there.
When Prince Min and his son saw that not only was Duke Lang in the convoy this time but that there was also Lo Pingsha, the painful memories from the Justice Department immediately surfaced in their minds, making their scalps tingle.
Prince Min pretended to be uncomfortable and hid in the carriage. He greeted Xiao Juan through the window.
Shen Xu did the same. He used the excuse of having a headache and hid in the car.
Xiao Juan did not like to exchange pleasantries with others, so he spoke even less at this moment.
After ending this awkward meeting, Xiao Juan gave the order to set off.
The Eagle Guards were divided into two groups. One group led the way in front, while the other was responsible for bringing up the rear.
The carriage of Prince Min and his son was sandwiched in the middle of the line.
Regarding this, they did not dare to say anything or ask anything. They could only continue to hide in the carriage and play dead. Even their lunch was eaten in the carriage.
Until the sky turned dark and the convoy stopped at a courier station.
Only then did Prince Min and his son get out of the car.
There were limited rooms in the courier station. The Eagle Guards could not all stay in them. Most of them could only camp near the courier station for the night.
Yu Niaoniao was arranged to stay in the same room as Xiao Juan.
Dang Gui lived next door to them, while Prince Min and Shen Xu lived opposite them. The others lived downstairs.
Dang Gui started packing the room and luggage as soon as she entered.
Yu Niaoniao put her hands behind her back and went downstairs.
She intended to check the kitchen.
In order to entertain them, the courier station had specially prepared a lamb tonight, planning to roast it whole.
However, Yu Niaoniao said, “The few of us definitely won’t be able to finish such a big sheep. You can just cut a few catties of mutton and cook. Leave the rest to me.”
The cook at the courier station did not understand why she wanted so much mutton, but because of her status as the Princess Consort, the cook did not dare to ask further and could only do as she said.
At this moment, Shen Xu had just finished bathing and was about to have dinner when he suddenly smelled the fragrance of mutton soup coming from outside. However, there was no mutton soup on the table in front of him, only a plate of red-braised mutton.
He felt that the officials at the station had deliberately not sent the mutton soup to him.
How could Shen Xu stand this pettiness? He immediately stood up and strode out.
The subordinate hurriedly followed. “Prince, where are you going?”
Shen Xu said with a dark expression.
“I’m going to the kitchen to see where they sent the mutton soup.”
It would be fine if they sent the mutton soup to Prince Min’s room, but if they sent it to Duke Lang, he would definitely not let it go!
He had been hiding in the carriage today because he was afraid of Duke Lang. He had already suffered for a day. He could not tolerate it anymore!
Shen Xu stormed into the kitchen.
He glanced over and saw the mutton soup in the pot and Yu Niaoniao standing beside the stove. At this moment, she was lowering her head to taste the mutton soup.
Seeing this, Shen Xu blurted out.
“You actually hid here to steal food!”
He expected her to be ashamed or embarrassed.
However, Yu Niaoniao looked at him suspiciously.
“What nonsense are you talking about?”
She had only tasted the saltiness of the mutton soup. How did it become stealing?
Shen Xu sneered. “Don’t pretend to be stupid with me. If I were you, I would immediately find a hole in the ground and hide in it to save myself from embarrassment!”
Yu Niaoniao could not help but say.
“You’re probably a melon baby.”
“What’s a melon baby?”
Yu Niaoniao said, “A melon is stupid. A melon baby is ….”
Shen Xu flew into a rage out of humiliation. “How dare you call me a fool?!”
Yu Niaoniao could not be bothered with him and shouted out the door.
“Little Meng, Little Lo!”
Soon Meng Xizhou and Lo Pingsha walked in.
As soon as he saw Lo Pingsha, Shen Xu immediately cowered.
He could only rage at Yu Niaoniao.
“Don’t call for help if you have the balls!”
Yu Niaoniao said calmly, “I don’t have balls, to begin with.”
Shen Xu was speechless.
Yu Niaoniao pointed at the mutton soup in the pot.
“Give this mutton soup to the Eagle Guards outside. It’s cold at night. Drink some hot soup to warm up.”
Lo Pingsha and Meng Xizhou felt warm inside and thanked her sincerely.
They carried the pot out.
Shen Xu hurriedly shouted.
“Isn’t this mutton soup for us?”
He could not be blamed for being greedy. The pot of mutton soup was really too fragrant. Just the smell alone could make one’s mouth water. It must taste extremely good.
Yu Niaoniao said, “Who said I prepared it for you? I specially made this pot of mutton soup for the Eagle Guards. There’s no share for you.”
Shen Xu was in disbelief. “You made this soup? You have such skills?”
198 Stealing Food
Prince Min was overjoyed when he learned that the emperor had allowed him to return to his fief. However, he immediately felt ill after he heard that the emperor had asked Duke Lang to escort him to Liaodong County.
Not only him, but Shen Xu was also greatly agitated. He felt that the wound that had just healed not long ago was starting to ache again.
Shen Xu complained bitterly, “There are so many generals in the court. Of all the people, why did you choose that living King of Hell?”
He only had to think of having to face that living King of Hell every day for the next few months to feel that the road ahead was dark.
“If I had known earlier, I wouldn’t have returned to Liaodong County!”
Prince Min’s face darkened. “What’s the point of talking about this now? It’s a done deal. Go pack.”
Three days later, the Eagle Guards loaded boxes of luggage into the carriage.
Although Xiao Juan had said that he wanted to travel light, with his status as a county king, no matter how light it was, there were still various things to bring along.
Soon, all the luggage was packed.
Meng Xizhou indicated that they could set off at any time.
Xiao Juan did not see Yu Niaoniao. Just as he was about to get someone to look for her, he turned around and saw her walking over with her little donkey.
Meng Xizhou could not help but widen his eyes and ask.
“Princess Consort, don’t tell me you want to ride the donkey to Liaodong County?”
Yu Niaoniao asked, “Can’t I?”
Meng Xizhou had a complicated expression. “It’s not impossible, but it’s unnecessary. After all, it’s such a long journey. It’s more comfortable to take a carriage.”
Yu Niaoniao said happily.
“The two don’t conflict. If I’m tired of riding in a carriage, I can ride a donkey. If the donkey is tired, I’ll switch to a carriage. Isn’t it more comfortable to rotate?”
Meng Xizhou was speechless. So it wasn’t that the other party was too stupid, but that he was too narrow-minded.
This time, Xiao Juan brought a total of 50 Eagle Guards, including Meng Xizhou and Lo Pingsha. Yan Nanguan was left in the capital.
They said goodbye to Granny Xiu Yan and rode east towards the city.
When the citizens in the city saw so many Eagle Guards, they were so frightened that they hid on both sides.
It was not until they were far away that the commoners dared to appear.
When the Eagle Guards arrived at the east city gate, they immediately saw the convoy from Prince Min’s Mansion waiting there.
When Prince Min and his son saw that not only was Duke Lang in the convoy this time but that there was also Lo Pingsha, the painful memories from the Justice Department immediately surfaced in their minds, making their scalps tingle.
Prince Min pretended to be uncomfortable and hid in the carriage. He greeted Xiao Juan through the window.
Shen Xu did the same. He used the excuse of having a headache and hid in the car.
Xiao Juan did not like to exchange pleasantries with others, so he spoke even less at this moment.
After ending this awkward meeting, Xiao Juan gave the order to set off.
The Eagle Guards were divided into two groups. One group led the way in front, while the other was responsible for bringing up the rear.
The carriage of Prince Min and his son was sandwiched in the middle of the line.
Regarding this, they did not dare to say anything or ask anything. They could only continue to hide in the carriage and play dead. Even their lunch was eaten in the carriage.
Until the sky turned dark and the convoy stopped at a courier station.
Only then did Prince Min and his son get out of the car.
There were limited rooms in the courier station. The Eagle Guards could not all stay in them. Most of them could only camp near the courier station for the night.
Yu Niaoniao was arranged to stay in the same room as Xiao Juan.
Dang Gui lived next door to them, while Prince Min and Shen Xu lived opposite them. The others lived downstairs.
Dang Gui started packing the room and luggage as soon as she entered.
Yu Niaoniao put her hands behind her back and went downstairs.
She intended to check the kitchen.
In order to entertain them, the courier station had specially prepared a lamb tonight, planning to roast it whole.
However, Yu Niaoniao said, “The few of us definitely won’t be able to finish such a big sheep. You can just cut a few catties of mutton and cook. Leave the rest to me.”
The cook at the courier station did not understand why she wanted so much mutton, but because of her status as the Princess Consort, the cook did not dare to ask further and could only do as she said.
At this moment, Shen Xu had just finished bathing and was about to have dinner when he suddenly smelled the fragrance of mutton soup coming from outside. However, there was no mutton soup on the table in front of him, only a plate of red-braised mutton.
He felt that the officials at the station had deliberately not sent the mutton soup to him.
How could Shen Xu stand this pettiness? He immediately stood up and strode out.
The subordinate hurriedly followed. “Prince, where are you going?”
Shen Xu said with a dark expression.
“I’m going to the kitchen to see where they sent the mutton soup.”
It would be fine if they sent the mutton soup to Prince Min’s room, but if they sent it to Duke Lang, he would definitely not let it go!
He had been hiding in the carriage today because he was afraid of Duke Lang. He had already suffered for a day. He could not tolerate it anymore!
Shen Xu stormed into the kitchen.
He glanced over and saw the mutton soup in the pot and Yu Niaoniao standing beside the stove. At this moment, she was lowering her head to taste the mutton soup.
Seeing this, Shen Xu blurted out.
“You actually hid here to steal food!”
He expected her to be ashamed or embarrassed.
However, Yu Niaoniao looked at him suspiciously.
“What nonsense are you talking about?”
She had only tasted the saltiness of the mutton soup. How did it become stealing?
Shen Xu sneered. “Don’t pretend to be stupid with me. If I were you, I would immediately find a hole in the ground and hide in it to save myself from embarrassment!”
Yu Niaoniao could not help but say.
“You’re probably a melon baby.”
“What’s a melon baby?”
Yu Niaoniao said, “A melon is stupid. A melon baby is ….”
Shen Xu flew into a rage out of humiliation. “How dare you call me a fool?!”
Yu Niaoniao could not be bothered with him and shouted out the door.
“Little Meng, Little Lo!”
Soon Meng Xizhou and Lo Pingsha walked in.
As soon as he saw Lo Pingsha, Shen Xu immediately cowered.
He could only rage at Yu Niaoniao.
“Don’t call for help if you have the balls!”
Yu Niaoniao said calmly, “I don’t have balls, to begin with.”
Shen Xu was speechless.
Yu Niaoniao pointed at the mutton soup in the pot.
“Give this mutton soup to the Eagle Guards outside. It’s cold at night. Drink some hot soup to warm up.”
Lo Pingsha and Meng Xizhou felt warm inside and thanked her sincerely.
They carried the pot out.
Shen Xu hurriedly shouted.
“Isn’t this mutton soup for us?”
He could not be blamed for being greedy. The pot of mutton soup was really too fragrant. Just the smell alone could make one’s mouth water. It must taste extremely good.
Yu Niaoniao said, “Who said I prepared it for you? I specially made this pot of mutton soup for the Eagle Guards. There’s no share for you.”
Shen Xu was in disbelief. “You made this soup? You have such skills?”
