The cruel little princess

Shen Youyou's face is as white as jade, her eyes are bright and lively, and when she smiles, two shallow dimples appear and disappear, just like the brightest sunshine in spring.

Wang Gang also came in with Shen Youyou. He walked with steady steps, holding the last dish - Maoxuewang - firmly in his hand.

The duck blood is abundant in the exquisite blue and white porcelain plate, with red oil oozing out and chili peppers and Sichuan peppercorns floating freely on the surface. The tender duck blood, crispy tripe, soft and glutinous pig intestines and other ingredients are faintly visible in the soup, and the hot steam rises up. The spicy and fragrant aroma instantly fills the whole room.

The Shen family's father and son first observed their precious daughter carefully and calmly. They saw that her complexion was rosy, her cheeks were flushed with a healthy blush, and she was talking and laughing with everyone with full energy. She didn't look like she was feeling unwell!

The tension that had been hanging in their hearts on the road gradually eased. Shen Duanfang breathed a sigh of relief, his tense shoulders relaxed a little, and the expression on his face relaxed.

Shen Zijin also loosened his fist, the corners of his mouth unconsciously rose, and his eyes were full of doting.

When I saw the last dish being served, its bright red color and rich and mellow aroma made me hungry!

Shen Duanfang thought to himself, are the chefs in my brother-in-law's family so skilled now?

So many new dishes have been developed at once!

His gaze lingered on the Maoxuewang for a moment, and the scene of this dish being served on the dining table of the General's Mansion appeared in his mind.

Well, when we leave later, tell my brother-in-law to ask his chef to go to the General’s Mansion to teach Uncle Wang and the others in the kitchen!

This way, when they want to eat, they don’t have to run to their brother-in-law’s house. Wouldn’t that make them a laughing stock to outsiders?

Shen Zijin nodded slightly, agreeing with his father's idea. He thought that he would let Uncle Wang learn it well after returning. It would be a great thing if he could eat such delicious dishes often.

When the father and son focused their attention on the chef who was serving the dishes, their faces turned pale in an instant, and their shock was beyond words.

"You're not...?" Shen Zijin frowned, his eyes full of surprise and confusion, and his voice trembled slightly unconsciously.

"I'm not..." Wang Gang stammered in response, his eyes evasive like a frightened deer, and then he quickly turned his head away, trying to avoid the scorching gaze.

"Impossible! You are..."

Shen Zijin blurted out without thinking. The familiar face and figure made him almost certain of his guess.

However, just as the name was about to come out of his mouth, he swallowed the words back.

After all, I am now in my brother-in-law's Prince Jin's Mansion, and every move in this mansion is related to my brother-in-law's reputation and safety.

If I were to make a rash statement and cause any trouble, my brother-in-law would be the first to be implicated. Such words really shouldn't be said. It's better to keep things simple!

But the figure of Fu Junhua kept circling in his mind, the impression was too deep to be shaken off.

Not long ago, he was severely punished by his brother-in-law's secret guards. After a hundred lashes, everyone thought he was dead.

Who would have thought that he would appear here so openly at this moment, as if nothing had happened.

What kind of unknown secret is hidden in this?

Shen Zijin was full of suspicion, and his eyes naturally turned to his brother-in-law, as if seeking an answer.

Upon seeing this, His Royal Highness Prince Jin stopped playing tricks and immediately explained in detail the relationship between Shen Youyou and Wang Gang, the senior and junior apprentice sister.

When Shen Zijin and his son heard that their master Youyou had died in a foreign land, they couldn't help but sigh, their faces full of regret and emotion.

They had been thinking about it, hoping that one day they could repay the old man who saved their daughter and taught her extraordinary skills.

Who would have thought that fate would play such a trick on him that the old man passed away quietly, leaving only regrets in the world.

Fortunately, Wang Gang stayed with the master until the last moment, so that the old man didn't have to complete his life journey in loneliness. It was a blessing in disguise.

Shen Zijin thought to himself: No wonder during the three competitions in Qinglong Country, Wang Gang's eyes always followed his sister intentionally or unintentionally.

And his sister could actually cleverly match his strange and unique couplets.

It turned out that they were from the same school, so many doubts could be solved.

"Dad! Big Brother! Now that he has successfully faked his death and escaped, the Fu Junhua of the past no longer exists. From now on, he is just Wang Gang.

But in this Golden Dragon Country, apart from me, his senior sister, he has no other relatives. He is all alone, all by himself...

Dad, can you give him the identity of my distant cousin?"

Shen Youyou had a faint smile on her lips as she softly introduced Wang Gang's new identity to the father and son. At the same time, she tactfully revealed her desire to help him settle down.

"Since he took care of your master until his death, it's not a bad idea to give him a status..."

Shen Duanfang narrowed his eyes slightly, his eyes revealing the calmness and wisdom of a veteran.

As a general who had fought against the Qinglong Kingdom for many years, how could he easily let down his guard just based on a few words from his daughter?

"Uncle, you can rest assured!

Although I used to be from Qinglong Country, I have no relatives now. Senior sister is my only relative in this world!

I know very well that no matter how much I say, it will not be as real as actual action.

Uncle, you and elder brother will just have to wait and see how this kid performs in the future!

At this moment, I will first rest and recuperate in my brother-in-law's house... Oh, no, recuperate...

After my appearance has changed a little, I will go out and explore the world. I will be more careful and will not cause any trouble for my senior sister and brother-in-law!"

Wang Gang took a deep breath and explained clearly, trying to dispel their concerns.

His Royal Highness Prince Jin raised his hand slightly, motioning everyone to take a seat. Upon seeing this, Wang Gang hurriedly sat down as well, feeling a little nervous and confused.

"I invited my father-in-law and my eldest brother here today because I have something important to discuss, and it's closely related to Wang Gang."

His Royal Highness Prince Jin glanced around and then got straight to the point.

Shen Duanfang was startled when he heard this, and then he heard His Royal Highness Prince Jin continue, "Qinglong Nation's previous attack was due to the old thief Zhang leaking the news of the plague in Tongniu County."

Shen Duanfang was instantly struck by lightning, and his patriotic enthusiasm and military spirit were completely ignited at this moment.

His eyes widened in anger. "What?! This treasonous act is the work of a scoundrel. He deserves no punishment!"

The voice was filled with anger and pain, and anyone could truly feel his deep hatred for the traitors.

Upon seeing this, His Royal Highness Prince Jin quickly soothed him softly, "Father-in-law, please calm down.

The current situation is that Princess Fukang met with my eldest brother, Prince Duan, the day before yesterday. Her intentions are unclear and there may be some conspiracy.

As for my father, I will choose the right time to make subtle suggestions.

The most urgent task is to properly deploy troops at the border, and the black powder formula is of paramount importance, and must not be leaked in any way."

His Majesty Prince Jin had a solemn expression and spoke in a serious and firm tone.

Shen Duanfang took a deep breath and tried to calm down: "Your Highness, rest assured, the production of black gunpowder is handled by my trusted people. They are loyal and will not reveal the formula even when facing life and death.

At first, I followed Youyou's advice and adopted the assembly line method, having different people produce in different places.

Each person only knows the proportion of materials they produce, and there is no complete production line."

Speaking of this, he couldn't help but secretly feel fortunate that it was a wise decision to follow his daughter's advice.

His Royal Highness Prince Jin nodded slightly and breathed a sigh of relief: "That's very good."

After a brief pause, he continued, "Next, we need to find a suitable excuse to send our eldest brother to the border.

Big Brother is fully aware of the border situation, and his officers and men are all loyal to him and obey his orders."

Upon hearing this, Shen Duanfang's blood boiled and he slammed the table: "I can go too!

We must let those Qinglong Nation brats know how powerful we are. If we can directly attack their capital, it will show our military might!"

The heroic spirit is fully displayed, without any trace of the vicissitudes of time.

Wang Gang quietly raised his eyes and looked at Shen Duanfang beside him, thinking to himself that if this Uncle Shen were placed in modern times, he would be in his middle-aged age with extraordinary charm. His courage and heroism would be truly admirable.

Seeing this, Shen Youyou hurriedly tried to persuade him, "Dad, it's better for you to stay at home.

Your eldest brother also needs opportunities to grow and experience, so you should let him have a try.

If my elder brother always needs your protection, when will he grow up?

Moreover, you will have to hand over the General’s Mansion to your eldest brother in the future.

If he is not capable, our General's Mansion will not last long..."

The words were gentle, yet revealed an unquestionable firmness.