In May, the sunlight is just right. At this time of year in Qingyun Town, the climate is comfortable, neither cold nor hot. Everywhere is bathed in the vibrant light of spring. At this moment, the people walking on the streets all move in a leisurely pace, seeming to enjoy the warm rays of the sun and the gentle spring breeze. The willow trees by the side of the road sway rhythmically, and the birds sing merrily from within their branches. Wildflowers and grasses stubbornly grow through the crevices of the bluish stone slab road, attracting a multitude of bees and butterflies fluttering about. All these give this ancient frontier town a lively air of spring, brightening the mood of the woman gazing out from the railing of Jufude Restaurant.
She has already decided that once her space is restored, she will go back to the capital to mourn. Without her around, her family is helpless against those predators. She has only been gone for a few days, and her grandmother has already been worn down to death by those people. If she does not return to deal with them, she fears that her parents, along with her younger brothers and sisters, will follow the same fate!
However, if she returns to the capital, he would be left alone in Lingbei. They have been apart for several days by now. She has been busy that she did not have time to send Brother Ying to him. She wondered how he was, whether he had enough grain supplies, whether he had already started fighting with the people of the Meng slaves, how the fighting was going, if there were any difficulties, and if there were any places where he needed her help.
Cai Wei pondered for a while, until the shop assistant brought her dishes. She then gathered her thoughts and asked the assistant to bring paper and pen. She had to write a letter to him to ask about his current situation, or she would not feel at ease when she left.
The food at ’Jufude’ Restaurant is still as delicious as before. The crystal jelly on the plate is crystal clear and even has a hint of chicken soup. It was probably because chicken soup was added during cooking. Being able to continually innovate and progress without resting on their laurels, it seems the business strategy of this tavern is very advanced, no wonder it became the most popular restaurant in town. As for the phoenix egg dish, also known as fried real egg, it was much different from how she used to cook it. In addition to improving the taste, they also added bacon to the dish, making it more flavorful and delicious than the one she used to make!
With matters weighing on her heart and because of her grandmother’s recent death, Cai Wei’s mood was low. Despite the delicious food in front of her, she did not eat much. She just had a few bites of the crucian carp and shredded radish soup, along with a yam cake and then no longer had the appetite. Brother Ying, however, was not the same. From the moment the first dish was served, he hopped around on the table, eating ravenously. Nearly half of the table’s food was eaten by him alone. It was only after his body swelled into a round shape that Cai Wei forcibly stopped him.
Brother Ying belched, lying on the table with his stomach facing the sky, looking extremely comfortable.
Cai Wei bent her head and wrote a letter to Nangong Yi, which she tied to the foot of Brother Ying. She then used another piece of paper to draw a vivid and detailed portrait of Nangong Yi and showed it to Brother Ying. Brother Ying has known Nangong Yi for more than a day or two, so when he saw the portrait, he immediately pounded on his chest as a sign that he would definitely accomplish the mission entrusted by his master and deliver the letter!
While Cai Wei does not doubt his capabilities, she worries that eating too much is bad for his health. Therefore, she waited until the afternoon and only after seeing Brother Ying’s round belly become flat, did she feel at ease to let him go.
Brother Ying is a divine beast. Even when flying at thousands of miles high in the sky, he can always look down and see everything on the ground.
When he was close to reaching Qing County, on the official road leading to the county, he saw a completely black steed. Its muscles were firm and its body was sleek like a piece of fabric. Apart from its four hooves that were white, the rest of it was pitch-black!
At this moment, it was raising its head high, its long mane flying wildly. It was galloping like a shooting arrow or a falling meteor, and in the blink of an eye, it disappeared!