allonlinenovel Chapter 1107 Descending the Mountain at Night to Return to the Capital
Chapter 1107 Descending the Mountain at Night to Return to the Capital
As soon as Leng Rongyue, Xiao Jingyu, and Fu Mingjun entered the space, the aroma of roasted meat wafted towards them.
"smell good!"
Xiao Jingyu and Fu Mingjun said in unison.
Of course!
My secret ingredient, it's bound to be delicious!
Leng Rongyue raised her chin, a smug look on her face!
A roasting oven for roasting whole lambs was placed on the grass by the stream;
Two large plush blankets were laid out not far from the oven...
On a velvet carpet sat Empress Luan Xiying, Madam Xue, First Madam Huo Chanyu, and Second Madam Zheng Suyao.
The women seemed to be chatting casually, and the atmosphere was relaxed, pleasant, and cheerful.
On another velvet carpet a dozen steps away sat Emperor Hongde, Duke Anguo Fu Peng, and the eldest master Fu Yinglan and the second master Fu Yingze.
It seems that the topic of conversation among the four of them—the emperor and his ministers—is not so lighthearted or pleasant!
Leng Rongyue, Xiao Jingyu, and Fu Mingjun exchanged a glance, then turned a corner of the flower wall and walked towards the group by the stream.
Seeing the three young people return, whether they had been chatting happily or discussing heavy topics, they couldn't help but show the same relieved smiles.
"You've already reached the foot of the mountain?"
Emperor Hongde spoke first.
"Yes, Your Majesty, we have already descended the mountain and are now on that wasteland at the foot of the mountain!"
Leng Rongyue gave a slight bow to Emperor Hongde and said.
"That's good!"
Emperor Hongde smiled and nodded, then asked after a moment's thought, "What time is it outside this space now?"
"Your Majesty, it should be late afternoon outside, it's not completely dark yet, there's no rush."
We can leisurely enjoy a barbecue, then meet up with the people who came with us, and head back to the capital together.
"Your Majesty, please rest assured, we will definitely return to the capital before the city gates close!"
As Leng Rongyue spoke, she walked to the stream, squatted down to wash her hands, checked the timer on the oven, lifted the lid to take a look, brushed on the sauce again, and then stepped into the small building.
Xiao Jingyu and Fu Mingjun followed Leng Rongyue in. Seeing that Leng Rongyue went straight into the kitchen, the two of them followed her in to help.
Barbecue tastes delicious, but eating too much can make you feel dry and greasy.
Leng Rongyue sent Xiao Jingyu and Fu Mingjun to the back garden to pick some tender lettuce and cherry tomatoes, which would be appetizing and refreshing when eaten with the roasted meat.
He took out a small watermelon and two cantaloupes, cut them up, and then took out two large plates and arranged them on them.
In the past, Xiao Jingyu and Fu Mingjun were both gentlemen who kept their distance from the kitchen, one being the eldest son of the royal family and the other a noble young master of the Duke's mansion.
In Leng Rongyue's place today, the gentleman who stays away from the kitchen simply doesn't exist!
The two walked into the kitchen quite naturally. One of them consciously washed the cherry tomatoes, and the other consciously washed the lettuce. Their movements were already quite skilled!
There's barbecue, fruit and vegetables, and plenty of beer and soft drinks;
As for the staple food... Leng Rongyue simply took out several large steamed buns and sliced them...
Brush some sauce on slices of steamed bread, grill them over charcoal, and they'll be fragrant, crispy, delicious, and easy to make!
All the food, along with a large picnic table, was moved to the grassy area by the stream, and a blanket was laid around the picnic table.
He then instructed Xiao Jingyu and Fu Mingjun to help carry the roasted lamb out of the oven and onto the picnic table, while he grilled the bread slices that had been brushed with sauce.
The fragrant grilled meat sizzles with oil, paired with green lettuce and red tomatoes, instantly whetting one's appetite and making one's stomach rumble!
Leng Rongyue didn't even prepare a pair of chopsticks, saying that it would taste better if eaten with her hands, and she even demonstrated it herself, tearing off a roasted lamb leg in a magnificent manner!
Upon seeing this, everyone's eyes lit up. Forget about being reserved or polite, they immediately started eating, choosing the fat and lean meat themselves, and enjoying themselves immensely!
After everyone had eaten and drunk their fill, they unanimously agreed that, just as Leng Rongyue had said, eating with their own hands...mmm...it tasted even better!
Beneath me was a green meadow, above me were blue skies and white clouds, and beside me flowed a babbling brook…
Such outdoor picnics offer a unique and enjoyable experience compared to a group's daily meals or formal banquets!
Leng Rongyue sensed the outside of the space.
It was completely dark outside, and the lanterns lit up in the manor could be seen in the distance.
Leng Rongyue thought that the vast wasteland and field ridges were difficult to walk on even during the day, let alone now.
It's already dark; there's no need for the elders to stumble and struggle through the darkness.
So, Leng Rongyue first left the space alone, teleported forward across the wasteland filled with rocks and a large field, and then brought Emperor Hongde and his entourage out of the space behind a grove of trees.
When everyone left the space, they saw that it was completely dark outside, and suddenly felt as if they had been transported to another world!
After turning through the grove, the group immediately spotted Yu Feng, Li De, Sui Feng, Ta Yun, and the group in green and blue robes standing anxiously at the gate of the manor not far away.
Upon seeing Emperor Hongde and his entourage approaching, the crowd stepped forward and knelt down in unison to pay their respects.
"Alright, all of you, rise!"
Have you all had dinner yet?
"Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. We have all had our dinner!"
The carriages and horses are all ready!
We await Your Majesty's decree!
Yu Feng bowed and replied.
Emperor Hongde nodded. "Very well, it's getting late, let's prepare to head back to the capital!"
"Yes, I obey your order!"
Emperor Hongde and his entourage did not go into the manor to rest again.
They had just left the space, and had eaten, drunk, and rested enough, so they weren't tired to begin with.