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"Your Majesty, the water is ready. You may wash your hands now."

As Liu Mingzhi and Zheng Jizhong were discussing rubber refining, Li Zhihai's voice suddenly came from the side.

"okay, got it."

Liu Mingzhi turned his head slightly to respond to Li Zhihai, then turned his gaze back to Zheng Jizhong.

"General, let's leave the discussion about rubber refining here for now."

"When I have some free time, I will go and discuss this matter in detail with the Duke of Protectorate and the Duke of Yong'an and their group."

Upon hearing this, Zheng Jizhong nodded vigorously without hesitation.

"Yes, Your Majesty. Whatever Your Majesty says, then so be it."

Liu Mingzhi smiled faintly and nodded, then walked directly to the front of the pool and silently washed his hands in the basin above.

While Young Master Liu was washing his hands, Li Zhihai smiled and waved gently at the little cutie.

"Your Highness, this old minister has prepared two basins of clean water. Please wash your hands as well!"

Upon hearing Li Zhihai's greeting, the little cutie smiled and nodded gently twice at him before lifting her lotus feet and walking straight towards the pool in front of her.

"Okay, thank you for your trouble, Uncle Li."

"Oh, it's nothing, it's all my duty."

After about half a cup of tea's time, Liu Mingzhi and his group, having washed their hands, returned to the bustling dining hall, which was filled with the aroma of food.

When Liu Mingzhi and his men returned to the mess hall, the soldiers who had gone to the kitchen to inform the cooks to bring the food and wine had already returned, and the cooks from the kitchen had brought all the prepared food and wine.

At this moment, several soldiers who had already finished lunch were working together to put together two tables.

"His Majesty."

"His Majesty……"

Amidst the greetings, Young Master Liu nodded and smiled in response to the soldiers' greetings as he walked unhurriedly toward a group of soldiers who were putting together two tables not far away.

The cooks carrying trays saw Young Master Liu and his entourage approaching and immediately nodded in unison to him.

"Your Majesty, we pay our respects."

Liu Mingzhi remained conscious, casually waving his hand with a smile that didn't change on his face.

"Alright, alright, no need for formalities. Thank you all for your hard work, brothers."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

After the two tables were put together, the soldiers who had finished lunch all rushed towards Young Master Liu with smiles on their faces.

"Your Majesty, there was only one table, which was not enough for you, the princess, and all the generals to sit together, so we brothers put together two tables for you."

The table is now set up. Your Majesty and Her Highness the Princess, please take your seats and have lunch!

"Yes, Your Majesty, it's getting late. Please sit down and start your lunch!"

Liu Mingzhi turned his head slightly and glanced around at the soldiers surrounding him, then looked at the two tables that had been put together next to him, and nodded happily.

"Okay, okay, thank you all for your trouble."

"Hehehe, no, no, it's just an honor for the brothers."

"We second that proposal. It would be our honor to prepare a table for Your Majesty."

"Brothers, I'll take my seat and have lunch now."

Upon hearing Liu Mingzhi's words, several of the Dragon Army soldiers surrounding him stepped back to make way for him.

"Your Majesty, please have a seat."

Liu Mingzhi smiled and nodded in acknowledgment, then casually rolled up his sleeves and strode over to the table, sitting down on a bench on the left.

Immediately, he smiled and waved gently to Xiao Ke'er, Zheng Jizhong, and the others.

"Moon, General, brothers, it's getting late, please take your seats!"

"Okay, coming."

"Yes, we obey."

After taking a few small steps forward with light, graceful movements, the little cutie quietly adjusted her sleeves and hem, and then sat down elegantly to her father's right.

Seeing that Young Master Liu and his daughter Xiao Ke'ai had all taken their seats, Zheng Jizhong and his group of main generals also sat down on the benches behind them.

After settling down on the bench, Lü Sanlin immediately turned to the side and waved to the cooks who were standing to the side carrying trays.

"Brothers, hurry up and serve the dishes to His Majesty and the Princess."

"Yes."

Several cooks nodded in unison and immediately began setting out the prepared wine and delicacies on the table.

Before long, eight dishes emitting a rich aroma, four jars of fine wine, a basket of freshly steamed white steamed buns, and many bowls, chopsticks, and wine cups were placed on the table.

Immediately, several cooks looked at Young Master Liu.

"Your Majesty, the food and wine have been prepared. If there is nothing else, we will take our leave."

Upon hearing this, Liu Mingzhi suddenly raised his right hand and waved to the cooks who were about to turn and leave.

"Wait a minute, no rush, let's go later."

Upon hearing what Young Master Liu said, the expressions on the faces of the cooks instantly became tense.

What's going on? Does His Majesty suspect there's something wrong with these dishes and wine?

Although they were extremely nervous, the cooks quickly stopped themselves from turning away and nodded emphatically to Young Master Liu.

"Yes, we obey."

At this moment, not only did the expressions on the faces of the cooks become tense, but Zheng Jizhong and his group also couldn't help but become tense because Young Master Liu suddenly called out to the cooks.

What's going on? Could there be something wrong with these dishes and drinks?

In an instant, Zheng Jizhong and his group quietly exchanged glances.

Liu Mingzhi paid no attention to the changes in the expressions of the people around him. He silently examined the eight dishes on the table in front of him. Of the eight dishes, six were meat and two were vegetable.

The six meat dishes were cold braised beef, braised pork with preserved mustard greens, stewed pheasant with mushrooms, braised fish, sweet and sour pork, and one other braised dish whose meat he couldn't identify.

The two vegetarian dishes were cold seaweed salad and tofu salad with scallions.

These eight dishes are quite a feast.

Even so, it was only after Young Master Liu had Qin Shaoguang inform Lü Sanlin in advance to stop the remaining dishes.

If Young Master Liu hadn't called a halt in advance, the delicious dishes on the table would probably be even more abundant right now.

Liu Mingzhi silently withdrew his gaze from the delicious food in front of him and turned slightly to look at the older cook.

Immediately, he gently raised his hand and casually pointed to a dish of meat that he couldn't tell what kind of meat it was.

"Brother, tell me, what kind of dish is this?"

"Your Majesty, this dish is braised deer meat, but this deer meat is not fresh deer head, but rather cured meat that has been smoked before."

"Long-necked venison?"

"Your Majesty, that is indeed the case. By the way, according to the name used in our Great Dragon region, this kind of venison should be called giraffe meat."

Upon hearing this, Liu Mingzhi nodded slightly, his expression one of understanding.

"Oh, it's giraffe meat!"

As soon as Liu Mingzhi finished speaking, he immediately turned his head and glanced at the several cooks who looked nervous.

"Brothers, don't be nervous. I didn't call you here for any other reason. I just wanted to ask what the dishes on the table are."

By the way, one more thing.

"Brothers, could you please go and deliver thirteen portions of the lunch our soldiers had today?"

Upon hearing what Young Master Liu had said, the tense expressions on the faces of the cooks instantly relaxed.

That's great, that's great! It turns out we were just overthinking things.

When Young Master Liu finished speaking, the cooks, though not quite understanding why he would have his brothers bring them another meal, still clasped their hands together in a fist salute to him without hesitation.

"Yes, we obey."

After the soldiers who had turned back left, Lü Sanlin quickly stood up from the bench he was on.

Upon hearing the sound, Liu Mingzhi immediately looked towards Lü Sanlin.

"Hmm? Sanlin, what's wrong?"

Lu Sanlin looked at Young Master Liu, who had turned to look at him, glanced down at the fine wine and delicacies on the table, and then immediately extended his hands and gently cupped them in greeting to Young Master Liu.

"Your Majesty, although the fine wines and delicacies on our table are made from supplies from the military camp, before instructing the soldiers of the returning army to prepare these dishes for Your Majesty and Her Highness the Princess, I specifically told them to calculate the prices of these ingredients according to the prices in the capital city while cooking."

After Your Majesty and Princess, you and your father, leave the military camp in the west of the city and return to the royal city, I will take the final amount of silver to the old general and all the brothers to share this batch of silver.

Therefore, this table of fine wine and delicacies was paid for by the old ministers and brothers to treat Your Majesty and Her Highness the Princess.

Therefore, Your Majesty and Her Highness the Princess, please enjoy yourselves.

After listening to Lü Sanlin's solemn account, Liu Mingzhi raised an eyebrow in surprise.

"What? Sanlin, what did you say? You've already instructed the returning troops to calculate the price of these fine wines and delicacies?"

Seeing the surprised look on Young Master Liu's face, Lü Sanlin nodded heavily, like a chicken pecking at rice.

"Yes, yes, that's right."

"Your Majesty, um, is there a problem with this?"

Hearing Lü Sanlin's questioning tone, Liu Mingzhi smacked his lips twice with a strange expression, then turned his head slightly to look at Zheng Jizhong, who was sitting to his right.

It wasn't just Young Master Liu who heard what Lü Sanlin said; Little Cutie, Zheng Jizhong, and their group also heard it clearly.

So when Zheng Jizhong saw Young Master Liu suddenly turn his head and look at him with a strange expression, his old face instantly became embarrassed.

"Your Majesty, I...I...Well, if I were to tell you now that Brother Lü never mentioned this matter to me at all, would Your Majesty believe me?"

Liu Mingzhi did not answer Zheng Jizhong's awkward question, but slowly turned his head and focused his gaze back on Lü Sanlin.

"Sanlin, before you ordered the cooks to prepare these fine wines and delicacies for me and my daughter Yue'er, did you secretly consult with the old general and the other brothers beforehand?"

When Lü Sanlin heard Young Master Liu ask him this question, he first turned to look at General Zheng Jizhong, and then quickly glanced at the rest of his brothers. His expression became puzzled.

"Your Majesty, what's the point of discussing such a trivial matter beforehand?"

It's nothing more than inviting Your Majesty and Your Highness the Princess to a banquet. With the annual salaries of us old ministers and brothers, it wouldn't be a big deal if only one of us paid, let alone if we all shared the cost.

This is a small matter that I, your old minister, can decide on my own. Why should I go through the trouble of discussing it with the old general and all the brothers?

"Your Majesty, is there a problem?"

Looking at Lü Sanlin's puzzled expression, Liu Mingzhi frowned slightly and remained silent for a moment before suddenly shaking his head with a smile.

"Hahaha, haha~ hahahahaha."

"No problem, no problem, there's absolutely no problem."

Upon hearing what Young Master Liu said, Lü Sanlin immediately nodded vigorously with a beaming smile.

"Okay, okay, it's good that there are no problems."

After Lü Sanlin responded cheerfully to Young Master Liu, he immediately raised his hands and gently cupped them in a respectful gesture.

"Your Majesty, I know that you dislike extravagance."

Under normal circumstances, I, your humble servant, would certainly not have taken it upon myself to make such arrangements for Your Majesty and Your Highness the Princess.

But today's situation is different from usual!

Your Majesty, this is not a formal occasion, so this old minister will take the liberty of addressing you as Commander-in-Chief.

Commander, it has been four or five years since we brothers were ordered to lead troops to conquer India and the Abbasid Caliphate.

"My lord, four or five years! That's four or five years!" (End of Chapter)