Feng Yexuan stared at Xiao Yao, his eyes deep.
No one knew what he was thinking.
But from that moment on, the temperature of the surrounding air seemed to drop several degrees in an instant.
It was already a chilly night, but now, it inexplicably felt bone-chillingly cold.
Even Xiao Yao couldn't help but shiver and instinctively took a step back.
She didn't know what had gotten into the Prince this time, why his gaze had suddenly become so fierce.
"Your Highness!" Leng Ji quickly stepped forward.
Having followed the Prince for so many years, he could immediately sense that the Prince was angry.
Could it be that this li jia worm was the problem?
"The worm..."
Leng Ji almost couldn't resist drawing his sword, but saw Feng Yexuan suddenly raise his hand, signaling him to retreat.
Leng Ji hesitated for a moment before returning to his original position.
The Prince was not angry because of the worm he had eaten? Then, what was it because of? m..oΓg
Everyone else was also filled with nervous unease.
Feng Jinrui, however, was still eager to try: "Fourth Imperial Brother..."
"You try it." Feng Yexuan finally relented.
Feng Jinrui immediately became excited. He picked up a li jia worm and looked at Xiao Yao: "Teach me quickly!"
Xiao Yao also became excited, her enthusiasm evident.
She completely forgot about Feng Yexuan and the others, becoming animated with Feng Jinrui.
Eating crayfish, eating alone had no flavor.
With two people together, they peeled the heads, slightly pried open the shells, and then took a bite.
The crayfish had been raised for so long, they were already plump and large.
With a bite, the meat was tender and fresh, and even the juice splashed into their mouths!
Feng Jinrui's eyes lit up, and he immediately began peeling the second one.
He didn't need to say anything; just his gaze, his expression, his actions... clearly showed the feeling of being so delicious that one could fly!
Leng Ji and the prefect, half-believing, half-doubting, walked over and picked up a li jia worm each.
The Prince and the Fourteenth Prince had eaten them, and if they dared not eat, it would be great disrespect.
They could only endure the churning in their stomachs and learn to peel them.
Then, they took a bite...
...
The next day, a major event occurred in Qingxi Town.
The prefect ordered the guards to lead the common people to catch the worms.
No, to catch the shrimp.
"Edible crayfish?" All the people of Qingxi Town were stunned.
Ye Qingying sat in a corner of the teahouse, holding a cup, listening expressionlessly as several wealthy businessmen chatted around her.
"Yes, it is said that even Prince Xuan and the Fourteenth Prince personally tasted them, and they said these li jia worms... no, they call them crayfish, and they said these things are indeed edible."
"Impossible, Prince Xuan is so noble, how could he eat worms?"
"I already said, they are shrimp, not worms!"
"Impossible..."
"My household servants have all been sent to catch worms. Whether it's true or not, we'll find out today."
"I'm afraid the imperial court has completely run out of solutions and has resorted to this method to fool the people of Qingxi Town."
"Alas, I fear it will be difficult to stay in Qingxi Town. Should we also consider closing our shops and starting anew in another city?"
"Yes, my textile shop has hardly any customers. People are poor, they can't even eat, so who cares about clothes?"
"Alas..."
The businessmen sighed, having completely lost confidence in the so-called crayfish.
The imperial court couldn't solve the worm infestation, so they asked the people to eat worms. Wasn't that ridiculous?
The imperial court was truly too cruel!
Ye Qingying dropped the broken silver, put on her hat, and turned to leave.
Qingxi Town was very lively today, with most people concentrated in the west of the town.
A row of temporary stalls had been set up here, and each stall had a large pot.
Now, the fires under the large pots were burning fiercely.
A portion of the so-called crayfish was already in the pots.
And the small, delicate figure standing in the crowd...
Ye Qingying's eyes darkened, and her heart was suddenly seized.
After being missing for an entire night, she was now standing beside that man!