Chapter 111: Roasted Sheep's Back and Mutton Soup
Roasted lamb back and mutton soup
"Your Highness..."
"Call me husband!" Rong Jingze exclaimed excitedly, glancing at Yin Ruofei's face which had turned black in an instant. He also felt that he was developing too fast and was a bit embarrassed. Coughing lightly twice, "That is, you promised, can't go back on your word, I won't agree!"
"I won't regret it." Yin Ruofei rarely spoke seriously, her eyes staring straight at Rong Jingze, but her face couldn't help but flush. "The king has been very good to me, and I also hope to be with the king. However..."
"It sounds so awkward when you call me Wang Ye. It used to sound nice, but now it just doesn't feel right." "I told you to call me by my name."
"Ah......" Yin was so anxious that her tongue was tied, "I couldn't shout it out! Should I call Master Shu?"
"Call me Shifu then." Rong Jing Ze let out a sigh, "Shifu is closer than Wang Ye after all," "When there's no one around, call me brother."
Is this an obsession left over from the Lantern Festival many years ago?
Yin Ruofei thought of that one time and felt like a nightmare was coming, he didn't want to agree, but this time Rong Jingze had made up his mind to grind until he agreed, refusing to give in. As the aroma of roasted lamb wafted into the big tent, Yin Ruofei couldn't help but swallow his saliva, dazedly nodding his head.
Rong Jingze let go of Yin Ruofei's hand, but before leaving, he still kissed the corner of his mouth and forced the other party to return a kiss before considering it over.
Watching Yin Ruofei rush out in a fluster, Rong Jingze couldn't help but laugh, but immediately afterwards he couldn't help but sigh bitterly. He himself still didn't have the charm of a roasted lamb, but this time Rong Shi and the others had done a good job, great!
Yin Ruofei rushed out in a fluster, her clothes somehow still disheveled, and as she met the gazes of the crowd, her face turned even redder, and she quickly ran off with her head down.
Actually, everyone didn't have any ideas, they just saw him coming out and wanted to ask if he wanted to eat roasted lamb. After all, it had been roasted for half a day, the outermost layer was already edible, and Xiaofei always loved eating meat.
Yin Ruofei himself felt guilty, thinking that everyone had seen something, so he quickly ran away. This move made everyone confused. Only Rong Shi seemed to understand something, stretching out his hand to hold back his apprentice Meng Ke, not allowing him to chase after him.
"Master, why won't you let me take care of the young master?" Meng Ke was a stubborn child, always frowning and being serious at such a young age, which made Rong extremely puzzled. He had a smooth personality, and among the more than 20 people who also taught Meng Ke, not one had a similar temperament - this kid really took after someone!
"No means no, you've been following the young master around like a ghost all day, if he's not annoyed, I am! Can't you just let others have some peace? Go on, go and bake the cake!"
"Oh." Meng Ke did things one by one, since his master had instructed him to do so. However, he kept looking up and glancing in the direction where Yin Ruofei had walked away.
He hadn't even finished baking the pancake when he heard Yin Ruofei's shout from afar, and without bothering about the things in his hand, he ran over with a whoosh. The others didn't understand what was going on, but followed him over, only to see Yin Ruofei coming over with a lot of mushrooms wrapped in her clothes.
"What a big mushroom." Rong Shi took one and examined it carefully, "It's edible. This is a special kind of mushroom that grows on the grasslands. I was lucky enough to have tried it once a few years ago. Xiao Fei, I didn't think you'd find so many."
"What a coincidence." Yin Ruofei was polite on the surface, but his face was full of pride. He had just returned with a large number of mushrooms, weighing over ten kilograms.
Just ran out with a blush, all the way lowering his head and kicking grass, unexpectedly found this mushroom, really lucky.
"Meng Ke, come and wash these mushrooms and put them in that pot." Yin Ruofei called out to Meng Ke beside her, "These mushrooms stewed with mutton will definitely taste good."
The water is not much, but it's enough for everyone. With a few flashes of the small knife in hand, the outer layer stuck to the mud has been cut off. The things on this prairie are originally clean, and just need to be rinsed with clear water.
The mutton is almost cooked, the mushroom pieces are cut small, and it's just about done at the same time as the mutton. Although it can't compare to the rich seasonings of the capital city, the wild onions and ginger from the grasslands pair well with the snow-white mushrooms, creating a clear and refreshing broth with a strange and wonderful aroma that hits your nose.
"It smells so good!" The crowd gathered around the large pot, sniffing their noses. They were all usually in the Wang Fu and were close to Ze Wang, so they had naturally eaten and seen a lot of things before. However, those delicious delicacies were not as enticing as this simple pot of soup in front of them now.
"Your Highness, ah, Master Uncle, dinner is ready." Yin Ruofei still couldn't get used to it for a while. Moreover, just standing at the entrance of the big tent, his face was flushed and he was somewhat incoherent.
"Hmm." Rong Jingze responded with a murmur and was about to get up.
"Or I'll come in then." Although it was cold outside and Rong Jingze was chilled to the bone, Yin Ruofei's heart was reluctant.
"Good." Rong Jingze responded especially quickly, with a hint of joy in his voice.
Yin Ruofei nodded and went out to tell Rong Shi, soon bringing over a tray with a golden-brown roasted lamb's back, simply cut, accompanied by a dipping sauce.
In addition, two large wooden bowls of mutton soup were brought in. The broth was clear and seemed light in flavor but was actually very rich. This rich mutton soup also had a special fragrance that made Rong Jingze's eyes light up after taking a sip.
"This soup tastes good, right?" Yin Ruo Fei had been staring at Rong Jing Ze all along, just waiting for this moment. Seeing Rong Jing Ze's expression, she suddenly smiled with joy, "There are mushrooms in here, I picked them myself."
Just now outside, Yin Ruofei has been praised by many people, but no matter how many people praise her, it's not as good as being praised by Rong Jingze.
Looking at Yin Ruofei's proud little face, Rong Jingze couldn't help but laugh, "Indeed exceptionally beautiful, my Fei'er has worked hard."
Yin Ruofei, who was still feeling proud and complacent, blushed upon hearing this and suddenly couldn't speak. What's with "my flying son"... how cheesy! Yin Ruofei muttered to himself, slightly raising his eyes to glance at Rong Jingze, only to find that the other party was staring intently at him, causing his face to redden even more, and he hastily lowered his head.
"Feier, open your mouth." Yan Ruofei's face turned red as he lowered his head, unsure of what to think, while Rong Jingze's gentle and infinitely pampering voice whispered in his ear.
Yin Ruofei subconsciously opened his mouth, and a piece of roasted, fragrant, and crispy mutton was stuffed into it. He chewed unconsciously for a few times, and the fragrance of the mutton filled his mouth, only then did Yin Ruofei completely wake up. "So delicious."
That was a piece of lamb on the back, which had been roasted to some crispiness, paired with the seasoning brushed on the lamb's back, it was indeed incredibly delicious. Rong Jingze deliberately picked out this piece and fed it into Yin Ruofei's mouth, watching his little flying cat-like expression with satisfaction.
"Enjoy your meal." Rong Jingze quickly cut a few more pieces, selecting the most tender and flavorful parts, and fed them to Yin Ruofei's mouth one by one.
Yin Ruofei felt embarrassed and didn't want to open his mouth, but Rong Jingze was also very stubborn. Unable to outdo the other party, and not wanting to give up the meat, Yin Ruofei could only blush and lower his head, opening his mouth to eat slowly. The more he ate, the more delicious it became, and sometimes when Rong Jingze cut too slowly, Yin Ruofei would even open his mouth and make "ah" sounds to urge him on, causing Rong Jingze to burst out laughing repeatedly.
They are having a good time eating and drinking here, but it's not so comfortable on the military camp side.
Early in the morning, Ze Wang took Yin Ruofei out, citing the reason of scouting out the enemy situation, but everyone knew that the prince was just going out to clear his mind.
It's none of anyone else's business, and Ze Wang's identity doesn't allow them to interfere. Besides, Ze Wang came here not to fight but to supervise the army, so he didn't need to go into battle personally. Where he goes is his own affair.
Although Yin Ruofei was a young general with outstanding martial arts skills, he wasn't indispensable in battle. With many great generals present, his absence wouldn't hinder them. In the past few months, he had only gone to battle about ten or so times.
Most people knew that the two had gone out for a walk and didn't think much of it. But just because most people didn't say anything, doesn't mean that those with narrow minds didn't make a big deal out of it.
General Liu had always looked down on Yin Ruofei, knowing that the other party had been chosen to be by Ze Wang's side since childhood, and was even more jealous of going crazy. Several times in the military camp spreading rumors without success, it was even more infuriating.
Yin Ruofei was the only one who did things right, from the generals in the military camp to the ordinary soldiers, regardless of whether they were feeding horses or cooking in the kitchen, everyone recognized this small vanguard officer with high martial arts skills and handsome appearance.
Most people didn't know he was the son of a marshal at first, and later when they found out, some were worried that they might offend this young master. Unexpectedly, Yin Ruofei's attitude towards them remained unchanged, which put everyone at ease and made them even more determined to treat this young vanguard officer as an equal.
Yin Ruofei's good relationship with everyone also made General Liu jealous and envious. He was a bit harsh, except for Long Jiangjun Zhao Jiangjun who was with him in those years, others knew his character more or less and kept a distance from him.
The person above, he can't get close to, but facing these ordinary little soldiers below, he is somewhat arrogant. He thinks that these people are useless and have no use, and getting along with them would be a loss of dignity.
Yin Ruofei's behavior made him curl his lip, thinking that the other party was pretending to be good and deliberately buying favor. However, he also had to say that with Yin Ruofei doing this, there were really few people in the military camp who didn't like him from top to bottom.
General Liu finally grasped the opportunity today and secretly rejoiced in his heart. After enduring for a long time, he waited until everyone had finished discussing military affairs and intentionally put on an indignant look.
"Yin Xianfeng is really too much, unexpectedly leaving the camp without reason, it's simply lawless." General Liu said this very rudely, he was also angry that Yin Hai had taken his position, and besides, he was certain that he had scolded the other's son, so the other should avoid suspicion. After all, Yin Haicheng has always had high prestige in the military, cherishes his reputation, and shouldn't scold him for the sake of his son.
But he forgot that there were not only Yin Haicheng and these generals in the big account, but also the staff brought by Ze Wang, who was not low in position. When they heard his remarks, Yin Haicheng frowned slightly without saying anything, while several staff members spoke out bluntly.
"How dare you be so presumptuous! You also dare to make arbitrary decisions about Master Wang's affairs. What crime should you be punished for, committing such an offense against a superior?"
"General Liu, be careful what you say, lest you bring trouble upon yourself. Do you know what crime it is to slander the imperial family?"
Two people spoke in a row, and General Liu's face changed greatly. He never thought that after he said one sentence to Yin Ruofei, the attendants of the prince would react so greatly. Shouldn't these people be extremely disgusted with the concubines around the prince?
Before he could even open his mouth to argue, another aide spoke up. "Some people are no good at fighting wars, but some places are used a lot, I don't know if it's their mouths or their asses, so smelly!"