Shocking! The entire court was drooling with envy because of me.

Using delicious food to lure the Liao people into surrendering?

Wang Wu's eyes lit up, and his expression became serious: "If that's the case, it's not a bad plan. After all, no one can resist Madam Shen's delicious food."

"If we can't do it, the Liao people certainly can't either."

With delicious food and Lady Shen's unparalleled martial arts skills, conquering the Liao people is just around the corner!

Wang Wu even became somewhat excited.

Sun Mu, standing to the side, was completely dumbfounded when he saw these two.

What does this mean? Are they crazy? It seems like they're serious about this?

Even if Madam Shen is very capable, she is still just a lowly cook. The Liao people are ambitious and treacherous; how could they possibly back down because of a meal?

This is simply a fantasy!

So he hurriedly and earnestly advised, "Madam Shen, you don't understand the Liao people. They're just a bunch of bandits. No matter how delicious your bamboo tube popping mochi is, they won't surrender because of it. Please don't even think about it."

"You can't go! You absolutely can't go!"

Shen Qing: "I never intended to make the Liao army retreat with just one meal."

Just as Sun Mu's eyes lit up, thinking he had successfully persuaded her, Shen Qing added casually, "It'll take at least several meals."

Sun Mu: "??"

Shen Qing smiled and said, "It was just a joke. Old city lord, you don't need to take it seriously. I'm just setting up a stall outside the city. I'm not involved in your war."

"I support Madam Shen!!" Zheng Quan shouted.

Song Leye immediately chimed in, "I also support Madam Shen!"

"Madam Shen, I believe you will definitely return victorious," Wang Wu said excitedly from the side.

Although Madam Shen said she was just setting up a stall outside the city, she must have already come up with a plan. Perhaps the Liao soldiers would come and surrender soon.

Sun Mu reluctantly conceded, "...It's not safe for Madam Shen to leave the city alone. Perhaps we should send some soldiers to protect her..."

"Old City Lord, you don't know, Madam Shen is highly skilled in martial arts. Sending troops will not only be useless, but will also add to the burden. Let's just stay in the city and wait for Madam Shen's good news."

Zhou Wentong picked up the conversation.

He trusted Shen Qing completely, and he even looked forward to the Liao people's reaction after tasting the bamboo tube popping mochi.

Sun Mu was completely out of options. Wang Wu, Zhou Wentong, and the others all supported Shen Qing leaving the city, and he had no choice but to agree.

Finally, I could only say with a worried expression, "Madam Shen, since you have your own means of protecting yourself, I will not try to dissuade you. However, the Liao people are, after all, enemies. You must be careful on your journey!"

"Don't worry, I definitely will."

Shen Qing accepted the old city lord's kindness, tidied himself up, and then left the city under the expectant gazes of Zhou Wentong and the others, heading towards the Liao Kingdom's camp.

The Liao army camp was stationed on a hill three miles south of the city, with tents stretching for miles, creating an imposing sight.

At this moment, Yelü Qi and Yelü Gan were sitting in their tent, discussing the specifics of their negotiations with Da'an.

Just then, a soldier's voice came from outside the tent reporting:

"Report—"

"There's movement in Cold Sand City!"

"A young woman is pushing a cart towards our camp!"

Yelü Gan jumped to his feet: "Just one person? Are you sure you saw clearly?"

"Yes, just one young woman, no one else."

Yelü Qi: "???"

How is that possible?

At times like these, Hansha City would normally not allow its citizens to leave the city at will.

They're even heading towards their camp. Could it be... a trap?

"What's in that young lady's carriage?" Yelü Qi asked quickly.

"There were several large basins, but the contents of the basins were not very clear. There seemed to be pots and stoves as well."

Yelü Gan: "?"

"A pot and a stove? What are they trying to do? Are they trying to poison us with their cooking?"

"Or are they planning to manufacture poison gas?!"

Yelü Gan was startled and became visibly tense.

He didn't want to go out to fight at all, but his mother insisted that he go, saying it would be good for his future.

He didn't want to lose his life because of this.

Yelü Qi: "...Poison gas isn't something you can just make casually."

"Besides, in that case, wouldn't that young lady be the first to die?"

"Report—"

Just then, another soldier ran into the tent.

"The young woman stopped about fifty meters from our tent. She lit the stove, and it seemed that there were bamboo tubes in the large basin!"

Yelü Gan and Yelü Qi: "!!!"

This young lady is quite fast on her feet.

The two of them stared wide-eyed, completely taken aback.

"Let's go out and take a look." Yelü Qi was the first to step out of the tent.

Yelü Gan shrank back and said, "You go first and see what's going on. If anything happens, we brothers can help each other out."

He values ​​his life and doesn't dare to go out at all.

Upon hearing this, Yelü Qi secretly rolled his eyes.

That's both stupid and cowardly.

He stood outside the tent and looked into the distance. Sure enough, he saw a woman not far away, with a stove already lit and something cooking in a pot.

"It looks like they're actually cooking..."

Moreover, the figure looked somewhat familiar to him...

Yelü Qi unconsciously took a step forward.

"Third Prince, be careful, it might be a trap!" a soldier nearby couldn't help but shout.

But Yelü Qi couldn't hear the soldiers' shouts at all; the further he went, the more delighted he became.

He seemed to have seen Lady Shen!

For the final stretch, Yelü Qi even started running.

"Is that you, Madam Shen?"

"Madam Shen—"

"Madam Shen!!!"

Shen Qing looked up and saw Yelü Qi.

She certainly had some recollection of the Liao envoy, the third prince.

"Third Prince, how have you been?" Shen Qing said with a smile.

Yelü Qi was both excited and surprised: "Madam Shen, what are you doing here? What happened? Did you come to cook?"

At this moment, his mind was completely occupied by the amazing and delicious food at the palace banquet.

Spicy potato chips, takoyaki, stir-fried snails, crispy fried milk...

The fragrance is terrible, it's gone bad.

Shen Qing remained calm: "I'm here to set up a food stall."

Yelü Qi: "?"

Selling food right in front of the enemy camp during a battle?

Never mind, whatever Madam Shen says goes. All he wants to do now is try the food Madam Shen sells.

"What do you want to eat? Give me one!"

"Bamboo tube bursting mochi, twenty coins a serving. It's perfect to eat now, not too hot and not too cold," Shen Qing said with a smile.

She was pulling the stove and the pot to keep the mochi from getting cold.

Once the mochi has cooled down, it will harden and become stiff, and the filling inside will solidify, making it less tasty.

These bamboo tube mochi bursting with flavor are best enjoyed while they're hot!

"Bamboo tube bursting mochi!! I've never even heard of it, it must be delicious!"

Yelü Qi took out twenty coins and picked up his portion of bamboo tube popping mochi.