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

Yelü Gan unceremoniously took the bamboo tube of popping mochi that the soldier was offering and peeled off the bamboo leaf covering the tube.

Instantly, the sweet aroma became even stronger.

He couldn't help but lower his head and bring the bamboo tube to his mouth.

"Second Prince, you can't just use your mouth, or it will get sucked up. You have to use a spoon, and you have to go slowly, otherwise you'll end up like the Third Prince, with your face all over your body..." the soldier hurriedly reminded him.

Yelü Gan looked around and indeed saw that some people had their faces splattered with splatter, and some people were sucking on a large bamboo tube.

Why didn't you say so earlier?

He grabbed the bamboo spoon, carefully scooped up a little mochi, and eagerly put it in his mouth.

The mochi was incredibly soft and chewy, with the aroma of milk and bamboo spreading across the tongue. It was so soft and bouncy, it felt like eating clouds from the sky.

Yelü Gan's eyes lit up instantly.

"This is so delicious!!!"

Grandma's, sweet, fragrant, soft, and chewy...

Hearing the commotion, Yelü Qi couldn't help but speak up, "Now you feel the power of Lady Shen's cuisine, don't you? I told you before, Lady Shen is different; no one can resist her food!"

"Madam Shen? Is she the Madam Shen you were talking about?"

Yelü Gan asked in surprise as he scooped up another spoonful of the golden, bursting filling.

It's fragrant and oily, with the rich flavor of salted egg yolk and the smoothness of cream. It also has a slightly grainy texture, which contrasts sharply with the texture of the mochi from earlier.

This contrast makes the texture of the bamboo tube bursting mochi even more wonderful.

Add to that the subtle, lingering scent of bamboo, and it's absolutely amazing.

"Do you think everyone has the same courage as Madam Shen? In the midst of a fierce battle, only Madam Shen would dare to set up a stall so nonchalantly."

"Oh, it smells so good! I wish I could eat Madam Shen's delicious food every day."

Yelü Qi replied while eating, and finally couldn't help but start daydreaming.

"I eat Lady Shen's delicious food every day..." Yelü Gan unconsciously repeated Yelü Qi's words.

His eyes were bright, and the corners of his mouth were turned up, as if he had thought of something wonderful.

How wonderful it would be to eat this heavenly food every day!

"Madam Shen, why don't you come with us to the Liao Dynasty?" Yelü Gan said, leaning closer to Shen Qing.

Remembering that Shen Qing was from Da'an, he quickly added, "If you agree, we will withdraw our troops and not attack Hansha City, how about that?"

Hearing this, Yelü Qi, who was standing nearby, instinctively shook his head and sighed.

How could you possibly persuade Madam Shen to do this?

He had invited Lady Shen to the banquet at Da'an Palace many times before, but he had failed to do so each time.

That stupid older brother of his...

"Okay." Just then, Shen Qing's voice rang out.

"I am willing to go to the Liao Dynasty if you withdraw your troops."

Yelü Qi: "???"

What? What did he hear?

Madam Shen is willing to go to the Liao Dynasty?!

"I agree! Madam Shen, you can't go back on your word!" Yelü Gan jumped for joy, wishing he could set off a string of firecrackers to celebrate.

"No regrets, you can leave today if you want."

"Alright! Let's leave today and return to the Liao Dynasty!!!"

After Yelü Gan finished speaking, he stuffed another large spoonful of mochi into his mouth.

Yelü Qi, who was standing next to him, was completely stunned.

Unable to resist, she asked Shen Qing, "Madam Shen, didn't you previously refuse to go to the Liao Dynasty?"

"What happened before is now. These days I'm thinking it wouldn't hurt to go and take a look at the Liao Dynasty."

Yelü Qi: "..."

If he had said so earlier, he wouldn't have had to make such a fuss.

But no matter what, it's good that Madam Shen is willing to go to the Liao Dynasty.

Boiled chicken in chili oil, sparkling drinks, stir-fried snails, pan-fried tofu—I can't even imagine how many delicious things there will be in the future...

......

On the city wall of Hansha City at this moment.

Zhou Wentong and the others were holding binoculars, watching with great anticipation the scene of the enemy camp's long queue.

"As expected of Lady Shen, even the Liao people have to obediently line up."

"I wonder how many enemy soldiers Lady Shen will be able to bring back to surrender this time?"

"I think any soldier who's eaten a bursting mochi could come!"

Everyone chimed in with their own words, expressing their hopes for a bright future.

Even the old city lord, Sun Mu, relaxed considerably, muttering to himself, "Perhaps Lady Shen really can get the Liao people to surrender..."

"Look! It seems like Madam Shen has sold out. She's pushing her cart toward the city gate!" Zhou Wentong shouted excitedly.

Upon hearing this, Wang Wu quickly asked, "Then, what about the Liao people? Didn't they come along?"

"No, but..."

"But what?" Zheng Quan was extremely anxious.

"Those Liao soldiers seem to be packing up their things, even dismantling their tents; they look like they're about to leave..."

Zhou Wentong's tone was filled with deep doubt.

Logically, this shouldn't be the case.

Having enjoyed Lady Shen's delicious food, those Liao people should cling to her and might even surrender in order to continue eating her delicacies.

But why are the Liao people starting to dismantle their camp now?

"Let me take a look." Sun Mu snatched the telescope away.

Upon closer inspection, the Liao army was indeed packing up their belongings, seemingly preparing to retreat.

Sun Mu was immediately relieved: "No matter what, it's a good thing that the Liao army has retreated, a good thing indeed."

War always involves bloodshed and death, and the fact that the Liao army has voluntarily withdrawn is a great thing.

"That's good. The old city lord is right. It is indeed a good thing," Song Leye chimed in.

Zheng Quan shouted, "Great! The Liao people have retreated. Now we can finally enjoy Lady Shen's delicious food in peace!"

"I felt uneasy seeing Lady Shen's delicious food being eaten by the Liao people!"

The atmosphere instantly became lively.

But Wang Wuzhou and Wen Tong always felt that something was wrong.

The main problem is that they just can't understand why the Liao people would suddenly want to retreat.

"I wonder what scheme Madam Shen used..." Zhou Wentong said in a low voice.

Wang Wu: "Once Madam Shen returns to the city, everything will be clear."

Before long, Shen Qing arrived at the city gate.

The crowd hurriedly descended the city tower and opened the city gate.

"Lady Shen, you're amazing! Are the Liao people scared of you? They've all retreated!!" Song Leye shouted like a fool.

Zheng Quan: "Madam Shen, the Liao army has retreated. We can return to the capital now. I haven't even tried all the delicious food at your Zhiwei Restaurant yet!"

"Madam Shen, what's the situation with the Liao people?"

"Yes, Madam Shen."

The group asked in unison.

Shen Qing didn't mince words and replied directly, "I agreed to go to the Liao Dynasty with them, and we'll set off today."