Who says the prince is weak and can't take care of himself?

Qi Xiao had bought a merchant ship carrying porcelain. Food was scarce to begin with, and fresh meat was devoured on the first day. The Tiger Power Army, save for those with rank and rank, was left with only meat broth. The food became increasingly bland, otherwise the boatmen wouldn't have been able to fish under the Tiger Power Army's noses. After Baixi Bridge approved the fishing, they ate fish every meal, a fact Qi Xiao found unbearable. Suddenly seeing the word "meat," how could he not be tempted?

The location of this store is a bit remote and the storefront is small, but you can smell the aroma of meat as soon as you walk into the alley. Qi Xiao was happy and looked up at the store sign, which was called Lao Wanjia.

After entering the store, it was not very big and you could see the whole place at a glance, but there were quite a few customers and all the seats were full. The waiter ran as fast as he could, wishing he could grow a pair of wings and fly. After a while, he finally trotted to Qi Xiao and Zong Sheng.

"My lords, I'm sorry, but our shop is full. If you don't mind, please squeeze in here."

The waiter didn't even stop in front of Qi Xiao and Zong Sheng. He just extended his hand to point them in a direction and walked out again, taking the two of them away while talking.

"Sir, how about we change places?" Zong Sheng saw two young men already seated at the small square table. They were wearing rough shorts, their sleeves rolled up, revealing their muscular arms. They looked like they were used to doing hard labor. How could Qi Xiao, with his status, sit at the same table with them?

Qi Xiao ignored him: "I want to eat meat."

Qi Xiao stared at the large plate of stewed cabbage and meat on the table with shining eyes. He said he wanted to eat meat, and looked as if he wanted to eat a person. Zong Sheng didn't dare to disobey him, and immediately stepped forward to pull a chair for Qi Xiao.

"Little Second!"

"Hey, wait a moment." The waiter replied loudly, and then hurriedly asked Qi Xiao and Zong Sheng, "What would you two like to eat?"

Zong Sheng asked, "What's the restaurant's signature dish?"

"Sir, you're joking. Our signature dish is naturally the cabbage stewed with meat."

Qi Xiao couldn't take his eyes off the dishes of the two big men on the table. He was almost drooling with greed, which made the two men look quite embarrassed. Qi Xiao grinned and said to the waiter, "Give me another serving of the same dish."

"Okay, please wait a moment, gentlemen." The waiter hurried over, shouting at the back kitchen, "A large plate of braised cabbage and meat, a bowl of oil-splashed noodles, a bowl of mutton soup noodles, and half a beggar's chicken."

The diners in Lao Wan's small restaurant were eating happily. Qi Xiao was in a good mood just by smelling the aroma of meat. Zong Sheng hadn't seen Qi Xiao smile so genuinely for a long time. For a moment, he didn't know why he felt a little sad.

The food came quickly, and Qi Xiao didn't have to linger for too long. He took a bite of the braised meat, which was rich in salty flavor, tender and delicious.

"It's delicious. Zongsheng, eat quickly."

Qi Xiao had been craving meat for a long time. While urging Zong Sheng to eat quickly, he picked up a piece of stewed meat and put it into his mouth, chewing it bit by bit. His eating manners were very good and he looked very noble. Seeing this, the two big men sitting at the same table couldn't help but slow down their eating.

Qi Xiao hadn't eaten properly in days, and the spicy oil-splashed noodles were bound to upset his stomach, so he couldn't eat them. The braised meat and mutton noodle soup were both greasy and meaty, and he couldn't eat much. Zong Sheng knew Qi Xiao couldn't finish the dishes the moment he saw them, but he didn't want to spoil Qi Xiao's rare joy, so he endured it. Only when Qi Xiao started eating more slowly did he ask the waiter for another bowl of porridge.

Because they were sharing a table, the two men knew at first sight that Qi Xiao and Zong Sheng were from wealthy families and not of the same kind as themselves, so they hardly spoke to each other.

Qi Xiao ate slowly and started chatting with the two men: "Two big brothers, we are new to Chuanyang Lake and want to look for someone. I wonder if you two big brothers know where we can ask for information?"

The two men looked at each other and didn't answer immediately. Then they heard Qi Xiao say, "Today, I have the good fortune to sit at the same table with you two. If you two brothers don't mind, I will be the host, okay?"

The two looked at each other again. This was like a free dinner falling from the sky. How could they refuse such a good thing? They smiled foolishly and started talking in a moment.

"Young Master, if you want to know the news, then it's naturally our Feiyu Gang. Not to mention Chuanyang Lake, as long as there are places that rely on the Qin River for survival, there is no news that our Feiyu Gang cannot get."

"The Flying Fish Gang? But they're the Flying Fish Gang that controls the canal transportation on the Qin River?"

"Of course, looking across the entire Dachen, there's no other Flying Fish Gang. Sir, tell me who you're looking for, and I'll report it to our leader when I get back."

Qi Xiao didn't need to find anyone, so he could only make up a story and gave the two of them ten taels of silver as a reward. He also said that he had to hurry on his way and would send any news to Qi Huai.

Only after leaving Old Wan's house did Zong Sheng finally ask, "Why did you spend so much money asking them to look for someone who doesn't exist?"

Qi Xiao said, "I've been wondering, if I were Tang Ling and wanted to plant a spy in the enemy country, what would I do? And what could Ye Huai do to the fish?"

Sending letters through fish and geese? Zong Sheng frowned and shook his head, not knowing.

Qi Xiao looked back at the old Wan family hiding in the alley and told Zong Sheng the answer: "Flying Fish Gang." If it were Qi Xiao, he would do just that, using the most ordinary peddlers to pass on the message openly.

Zong Sheng was stunned for a moment, then instantly understood what it meant. Of all the gangs involved in the Qinjiang Canal Transport, the most well-informed one must be the Feiyu Gang, who were most likely to get and pass on information. The Feiyu Gang had many members and a diverse background, so it was also the easiest for them to conceal their identities.

"Should we send someone?"

"No need. We are not manpower-efficient after leaving Fuzhou and Fenglin Mountain. Even if we come to the Feiyu Gang, it will be like looking for a needle in a haystack. Now that we have guessed it, we will always be able to deal with it in the future. There is no need to rush." ​​Qi Xiao lowered his eyes slightly. He underestimated Tang Ling. This person looked weak, but in fact he was extremely dangerous. His weakness was not an illusion but was more superb and ingenious than any means of concealment. His scheming was hidden under the "truth" which caught people off guard.

If it were a ferocious beast, anyone would know to hide. However, Tang Ling, as delicate as a flower and as gentle as mist, was able to deliver the most deadly poison without anyone noticing. Tang Ling's willingness to come to Dachen as a hostage likely indicated some ulterior motive.

Lu Fangjin discovered it earlier than Qi Xiao, so he left "Dust Fate" to Su Qin and put it on Tang Ling. He didn't know what kind of poison Tang Ling would produce, so he could only use the most extreme, brutal but most effective way to deal with it.

After dinner, it was almost time to return to the boat. Although Qi Xiao was not very happy, he showed no intention of slowing down his pace.

Qi Xiao and Zong Sheng took a small boat to the merchant ship, and they also brought three small boats with them, which were full of supplies. Qi Xiao's Liu Yeqing was among them. They went to several restaurants and bought fresh vegetables, meat and fruits, which they lifted onto the boat in baskets. The boatmen who had not seen meat for a long time were happy to see this, and suddenly felt that the King of Chu was a magnanimous and good man.