Chapter 1306: Chapter 1105 The Fleet Arrives_1 Chapter 1306: Chapter 1105 The Fleet Arrives_1 The next day, Yang Hao began ordering people to pack up, preparing to set out on their journey.
Feng Huihui’s pregnancy was stable, able to withstand the rigors of travel, and returning to the Palace earlier would be a relief for both Qiao Xiaomai and Feng Huihui.
As Yang Hao was having people pack, that group of dignitaries from the Capital City finally arrived at the manor.
The grand caravan occupied the narrow path leading to the manor, the scale of which nearly matched the arrival of Yang Hao’s own family.
This startled Fan Linong, who was in charge of protecting the estate, as an unexpected caravan had arrived, each vehicle more luxurious than the last, prompting him to hurry forward and inquire personally.
The people at the front belonged to the Chen Family, which was also among the foremost aristocratic families in Daqi. The one who ca this ti was the head of the Chen Family, a first-rank official who served as the Minister of Revenue.
Yang Wang previously held the position of Minister of Revenue, and after he was dismissed, it fell to Chen Family’s master.
The head of the Chen Family was over fifty, with a kind appearance and a slightly plump figure. He was the only one among the premier aristocratic families who listed fine food as his top hobby, and he was also the only family head present.
“We are here to purchase waterlons from Miss Qiao,” announced the man, “Fan Linong, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, and His Royal Highness Prince Wei are also here. Please report our presence to them, informing them that over a hundred of us request an audience.”
Fan Linong looked at the long line of carriages and was speechless.
Buying waterlons?
Was it necessary to bring so many people just to buy waterlons?
Moreover, each person was of significant status; traveling such a distance to this remote place just for waterlons was unbelievable!
“Lord Chen, please wait a mont; I will go and find His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and His Royal Highness Prince Wei,” Fan Linong said before hurriedly running towards the manor.
In the manor, with Yang Hao ordering people to pack, Yang Zheng clung to Feng Huihui, unwilling to part, while Yang Ye was amusingly shooting cicadas in the trees with a hand crossbow.
Fan Linong arrived to report, recounting the situation outside, which startled both Yang Hao and Yang Ye.
“What?” Yang Ye dug at his ear, thinking he had misheard.
“There’s a caravan outside, led by Minister of Revenue, Lord Chen, with over a hundred people! They’ve all co to ask Xiaomai for waterlons!” repeated Fan Linong.
“Heh!” Having heard clearly this ti, Yang Ye couldn’t help but laugh, though there was little warmth in his smile.
“Is this a purchase or a raid? We hardly have enough waterlons for ourselves, let alone for them. Let’s go and take a look,” he said as he reached for Yang Hao.
Yang Hao instructed a palace maid to inform Feng Huihui, then he and Yang Ye made their way out of the manor.
Indeed, there was a caravan waiting, led by the head of the Chen Family, with the others being prominent figures in the Capital City, though their status was not as high as the Chen Family’s master.
The procession was indeed massive.
“Greetings to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and His Royal Highness Prince Wei,” said the crowd, led by the Chen Family head, as they saw Yang Hao and Yang Ye and quickly offered their salutations.
“Rise,” said Yang Hao casually, lifting his hand as he asked with a furrowed brow, “Didn’t we say before that the waterlons are not for sale? Why then have so many of you co?”
Upon hearing this, the Chen Family’s master replied with a cheerful smile, “Your Highness, it’s true that the waterlons are not for sale, but coming to the manor allows for tasting! Besides, Miss Qiao’s culinary skills are a privilege not all can enjoy. We’ve co here under the pretext of buying waterlons, but our real intent is to taste Miss Qiao’s cooking.”
“Besides the waterlons, Xiaomai also has many signature dishes.”
Waterlons beca legendary in the Capital City, but if they ca here, Qiao Xiaomai would surely be persuaded by their passion for food, and each table would at least have one waterlon.
The waterlons from Xiaomai’s family were large; since a table could only seat two or three people, it would be quite satisfying.
Besides, there were those spicy crayfish—last ti, those people raved about it as if it was unmatched on earth. They were eager to have a taste!
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