Transmigrator Meets Reincarnator

Chapter 304: How Stinky (Part 2)

Just as the tent was filled with sounds of merry-making and chatter, a guard posted outside the tent came in to report.

He Changdi set down his chopsticks and asked with a cold expression, “What’s wrong?”

The guard was one of He Changdi’s men, so he replied very respectfully, “My lord, Great Steward Wei has arrived.”

By Great Steward Wei, the guard was referring to the emperor’s trusted attendant, Eunuch Wei Chenghai.

Why had he chosen to visit during mealtime?

Of course, everyone in the tent had heard He Changdi’s conversation with the guard.

They all set down their chopsticks as Eunuch Wei was ushered in.

Eunuch Wei entered the tent with two younger eunuchs behind him, one of them even carrying a container for food.

Eunuch Wei first greeted everyone with a bow before smiling as he began to make small talk. “Ah, what a coincidence; even Old Duke Zheng and Your Highness are here! I wonder what delicacy Honoured Lady Jinyi has made this time?”

Since he had mentioned Chu Lian in his question, the task of answering him naturally fell upon her shoulders. “No, no, it wasn’t any sort of delicacy, Eunuch Wei. I only told my maidservants to make a few simple dishes.”

The eunuch’s smile became even warmer. “You must be joking with me, Honoured Lady. I could smell that fragrance from all the way over there. It was quite particular.”

Chu Lian almost choked on her saliva after hearing Eunuch Wei’s words.

She shot a nonchalant glance over at the entrance of the tent. Just as the eunuch had said, the emperor’s luxurious tent could be seen not too far away. The easterly winds were blowing today as well, and they had been cooking upwind. No wonder they had been able to smell it from the emperor’s tent.

If not for Eunuch Wei still present on the scene, Chu Lian might have let herself wear an expression of regret.

He Changdi had been observing their interactions and he found Eunuch Wei’s attitude towards his wife rather strange. Before Chu Lian could reply once more, he stepped forward to block her from view. He cut in with, “May I ask what business Gonggong has here?”

A tiny wrinkle developed on Wei Chenghai’s brow. He wasn’t very happy with the way He Changdi had interrupted his and Chu Lian’s conversation. However, he was used to navigating treacherous social waters amongst the officials, so he wouldn’t show this little bit of dissatisfaction on his face.

His lips remained spread in a smile as he said, “Well, it’s rare for such a chance to present itself. His Majesty would also like to try Honoured Lady’s cooking. Thus, I’ve come over shamelessly.”

Eunuch Wei sent a signal at the young eunuch behind him. The young eunuch quickly responded by offering up the food container in his hands. “His Majesty said that we couldn’t let Honoured Lady offer up her food without a gift in return, so this is a reward for Honoured Lady.”

They couldn’t refuse a gift, especially not something bestowed by the biggest boss in the Great Wu: the emperor.

Chu Lian received the box with both hands and made her gratitude known. When she turned around, she shot a reassuring look at her husband.