"Uh..." Xu Zhao paused holding the spoon. If she said at this moment that she didn't mean it, would Shen Lingge believe it?

"It's just breakfast. Go to the kitchen and get another one yourself." Shen Yu didn't look up as he drank the porridge in the bowl.

There were no princes or lords here, only generals and soldiers. Ever since Shen Lingge arrived at the barracks, Shen Yu had consciously cultivated his hands-on skills.

The white porridge tasted bland, but it was thick. Shen Yu remembered what Xu Zhao had told her before.

"Since you are going to the kitchen, bring over one of the salted duck eggs prepared in the kitchen." Shen Yu mentioned the salted duck eggs, then looked up at Shen Lingge with respect.

It’s a good opportunity to send this kid to run errands.

“Salted duck eggs?”

Shen Yu nodded, his tone calm, "I heard you mention it before, and out of curiosity I asked someone to try making it. It tastes really good. Since you're here, I'll give it to you to try."

As expected of a prince, so generous!

"That's great. I can eat salted duck eggs now. This is all thanks to Sister Zhaozhao." After saying this, he completely forgot that he was sad about Xu Zhao just a second ago. He ate his breakfast and rushed out of the tent happily.

Xu Zhao raised his eyebrows. It seemed that this kid could easily forget his unhappiness as long as he was given some benefits.

but……

Xu Zhao smiled dotingly, he was indeed still a child.

Sitting on the stool, Shen Lingge was no longer visible to Xu Zhao. He asked the question that had been lingering in his heart, "Why did the eldest prince come to the military camp instead of studying hard in the palace?"

She had read history and knew that there was only one prince in Yue Kingdom in this generation, Shen Lingge. However, with three thousand concubines and beauties, how could there be only one prince born? This was a rare thing in the royal family.

There is unofficial history that Emperor Zhaohe of Yueguo had only one child, which was related to a favorite concubine of the time.

Speaking of this favorite concubine, she has been criticized a lot in history.

"Come and gain some experience," Shen Yu said half-truthfully.

Xu Zhao was not so easily fooled. "Come to the military camp for training? Is the emperor willing to send his only son to this bitter cold place?"

Xu Zhao didn't believe this at all.

Swords and knives are merciless on the battlefield. Although Xu Zhao knows that Shen Lingge's life will at least not be in danger here, the emperor doesn't know!

"Is your royal brother planning to give you his throne? Or does he want to exchange his only son's life for yours?" Xu Zhao said jokingly.

If something happened to Shen Lingge on the battlefield, as the head of the army, Shen Yu would naturally be responsible.

But without an heir, unless Emperor Showa adopted a child from the clan, how could other people's children be as trustworthy as one's own children? Then, the heir to the throne naturally became Emperor Showa's younger brother Shen Yu.

"Don't talk nonsense!" Perhaps because the throne was involved, Shen Yu became sensitive and his tone was colder than before.

Realizing that his attitude was wrong, Shen Yu quickly apologized, "I didn't mean to be mean to you. It's just that if you say something like this to me in private, don't let others hear it."

"I know." Xu Zhao was very sensible. She didn't want to be dragged out and beheaded for saying the wrong thing.

"It was the Imperial Concubine who sent him here. Firstly, it was to protect him, and secondly, she really wanted him to come here to gain experience and learn." Shen Yu was afraid that Xu Zhao would say something bold again, so he told the truth.

Imperial Concubine? Is she the one who was criticized in history as a favorite concubine?

Is sending people to the military camp really for protection? Or is there some other conspiracy?

Xu Zhao looked solemn.

Shen Lingge moved quickly, "The salted duck eggs are here!" He walked into the tent carrying a tray with two steamed buns, a bowl of white porridge, and a salted duck egg that was split in half and was so salty it was oozing with oil.

Xu Zhao originally prepared this portion for Shen Lingge. It consisted of two large white flour buns. She couldn't finish them all, so she gave one to Shen Lingge.

"My uncle doesn't usually let me eat these salted duck eggs, and he only eats them during festivals." Even the big white flour buns couldn't stop Shen Lingge from asking for more. "I can eat them today thanks to Sister Zhao Zhao. Otherwise, I wouldn't be able to have this good thing."

Shen Yu looked at him with a cold gaze.

Shen Lingge shut his mouth instantly.

snort!

Seeing that Shen Lingge and Xu Zhao seemed to be very familiar with each other, Shen Yu felt a little jealous.

I remember that as soon as he came in, he called Xu Zhao. It seemed that the two had known each other for a long time.

"When did you come back?"

"It was around midnight last night. I don't know the exact time." Xu Zhao recalled what happened last night. He did not hear Shen Lingge mention the time. He was afraid that even he himself did not know.

Shen Yu asked hurriedly, "Where did you stay last night?"

Since you came last night, why didn't you come to see him! A trace of loneliness passed through Shen Yu's heart.

Shen Lingge, who was eating silently at the side, suddenly lowered his voice, hoping that his uncle would not notice him. As this concerned Sister Zhaozhao's reputation, he urgently hoped that his uncle would not ask any more questions.

Without waiting for Xu Zhao to answer, Shen Yu asked again: "You and Qinghe seem to have a good relationship."

They have slept in the same bed, so this is a good relationship, Xu Zhao thought to himself.

"Uncle, don't talk while eating and don't talk while sleeping. You taught me this!" Shen Lingge was reminding his uncle to set an example and not ask too many questions.

Shen Yu was very displeased when he was interrupted. He said coldly, "I said this, but have you ever done it?"

After being rebuked like this, Shen Lingge buried his head in eating steamed buns and drinking porridge, and dared not respond again.

Xu Zhao didn't have a big appetite to begin with, so he drank the rest of the porridge with the salted duck egg yolk, put the egg white left on the plate in front of Shen Lingge, and picked up the remaining half of the salted duck egg and pushed it in front of him.

Shen Lingge raised his eyes and peeked: "???"

Am I not even worthy of having a bite of egg yolk?

"Last night I returned to the tent where I used to live."

Xu Zhao’s previous tent was specially arranged by Shen Yu. It was spacious and a little quieter.

The tent had been empty since Xu Zhao left, and it had been vacant for seven or eight years. It was not until Shen Lingge came that he arranged for people to move into this vacant tent.

"I remember there was no soft mattress in the tent, only a bed." Shen Yu was not concerned about the half salted duck egg that was pushed over, but was concerned about Xu Zhao. "But did you sleep on the ground?"

"Shen Lingge, this is what I teach you every day! Respect women. How could you let A Zhao sleep on the floor!" Shen Yu looked at Shen Lingge angrily.

It can only be said that care makes one confused, and Shen Yu did not give Xu Zhao a chance to explain.

Shen Lingge was caught on the spot when he was reaching out his chopsticks to pick up the salted egg yolk.

His hand trembled and he almost lost his grip on the chopsticks.

Shen Lingge: “…”

Is it so difficult to eat egg yolk?

"Uncle, please listen to my explanation. I originally suggested that Sister Zhaozhao sleep on the bed and I sleep on the floor!"

Shen Lingge explained himself, and at the same time, he picked up the salted egg yolk and mixed it into his white porridge at the fastest speed in his life.

This way no one will snatch it from me!

Shen Lingge's mind was completely focused on the meal, and he thought that just explaining it would be enough.

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