in2ebook Chapter 269 Mother, why didn't I have it?
Chapter 269 Mother, why didn't I have it?
Chapter 269 Mother, why didn't I have it?
When their gazes fell upon the enormous wild boars on the carriage, they all involuntarily gaped in astonishment. The two boars were massive, with glossy black fur and long, protruding tusks, making them appear extremely ferocious. Cang Lan Jingcheng's eyes were fixed on the boars, his mouth slightly open, drool almost dripping from his lips. He subconsciously swallowed and exclaimed, "These wild boars are huge!" Instantly, images of various wild boar dishes flashed through his mind: braised wild boar meat, wild boar stew with vermicelli, roasted wild boar ribs—each one making his mouth water.
Soon, everyone worked together to get the two wild boars, each weighing five or six hundred pounds, off the cart.
With a deafening roar, the massive wild boar landed heavily on the ground. The instant it hit the ground, Su Nuannuan clearly felt the earth tremble beneath her feet, as if the boar had fallen from the sky like a small mountain, the immense impact shaking the ground. The soil beneath her feet was stirred up slightly, and the surrounding grass rustled in the force of the impact.
Su Nuannuan turned her head, her gaze landing squarely on Li Quan, who stood dumbfounded to the side. Li Quan's eyes were wide open like saucers, his mouth agape as if a fist could fit inside, his face filled with shock and disbelief.
No wonder, this was the first time he had ever seen such a big wild boar in his life. The wild boar was robust, covered with coarse black hair, and had two long tusks protruding from the corners of its mouth. Just by lying on the ground, it gave people an incredibly powerful sense of oppression.
Su Nuannuan cleared her throat and instructed Li Quan, who was still in shock, "Li Quan, go to the villagers and ask them to come and help deal with the wild boar."
Upon hearing his mistress's command, Li Quan jolted awake as if jolted from a beautiful dream. He instinctively replied, "Yes," stamped his feet on the ground, and turned to run towards the direction of the villagers. Despite his limp, he ran surprisingly fast, creating a small whirlwind and kicking up a trail of dust.
After Li Quan ran off, Su Nuannuan turned to look at Yaoqin beside her. Yaoqin was staring curiously at the two wild boars on the ground, her eyes sparkling with excitement. Su Nuannuan's lips curled up slightly, and she said softly, "Yaoqin, when the villagers come later, we'll divide these two wild boars. We'll keep one for ourselves and have Zhixiang cook some of her best dishes, like braised wild boar meat and wild boar stew with vermicelli. As for the other wild boar, we'll give each household two catties of pork to the villagers as a thank you for taking care of us."
Yaoqin nodded obediently, her eyes sparkling, and said, "Your Majesty is so thoughtful. The farmers will definitely be very happy. With this wild boar meat, their lives will be able to have some meat."
As they were talking, the three children skipped and hopped to the two wild boars that were as big as small mountains.
Watching the wild boar's two long tusks protrude from its mouth, gleaming coldly in the sunlight like two sharp daggers, the children's eyes were filled with curiosity and excitement. They reached out and carefully touched the boar's thick, sharp tusks. The tusks felt cold and hard, with fine lines on their surface, like the marks etched by time.
Despite being the Crown Prince, Canglan Jingyun usually maintains a composed and dignified demeanor, exuding royal grace in every gesture and handling affairs with impeccable efficiency. However, in this novel and interesting scene, he reveals the innocence and playfulness of a child. His eyes sparkle, and his face beams with a joyful smile, completely devoid of his usual seriousness.
"Teacher, could you give me one of this wild boar's tusks?" Cang Lan Jingyun asked Su Nuannuan with expectant eyes as he gently stroked the wild boar's tusk.
Su Nuannuan looked at Cang Lan Jingyun, who was touching the wild boar tusks, and a gentle smile appeared on her face. She said softly, "Two wild boar tusks, you and Cheng'er each get a pair." Her tone was full of affection, as if she were talking to her own dearest child.
"Mother, why didn't I get any?" Canglan Jingyao's cheerful face immediately fell when she heard that she hadn't received any wild boar tusks. She pouted unhappily and asked Su Nuannuan impatiently. Her voice carried a hint of coquetry and dissatisfaction.
Hearing her daughter ask her this, Su Nuannuan smiled and said, "Your mother thought you didn't like it, so she didn't give it to you."
"Teacher, I only need one, the other one can be given to my little sister!" Canglan Jingyun replied without hesitation after hearing his sister's words. At this moment, he demonstrated the responsibility and love of an older brother.
"No need, I'm just curious why I didn't get any. This stuff can't be used in medicine, so it's useless to me," Canglan Jingyao quickly replied.
"My child, how have I ever shown favoritism?" Su Nuannuan said with a gentle smile, feigning reproach.
"Mother, I was just asking!" Canglan Jingyao blinked her bright eyes, like two twinkling stars, with a touch of playfulness and innocence. She quickly ran over with light steps, like a happy little deer, tightly hugging Su Nuannuan's arm with both hands, rubbing her head against her arm, and said in a coquettish voice. Her charming appearance seemed to be able to melt away all the hardness in the world.
"You!" Su Nuannuan stretched out her slender finger and gently tapped Canglan Jingyao's smooth forehead, her eyes full of doting affection. This gentle touch seemed to touch the very core of Canglan Jingyao's heart, filling her with sweet warmth.
Just then, a commotion suddenly arose outside, the sound growing louder as it approached, like a group of people hurrying along. A moment later, Li Quan strode in, leading a group of villagers into the courtyard. These villagers were dressed in coarse linen clothes, their faces bearing honest and simple expressions. Their steps were somewhat hurried; although it wasn't their first time here, they still felt a certain nervousness at meeting someone of importance.
As the villagers entered the courtyard, their eyes were instantly drawn to the sight before them. Two wild boars, each the size of a small mountain, lay sprawled on the ground, their massive bodies inspiring awe. Their fur was rough and thick, their tusks sharp and protruding, seemingly still retaining the wildness of the mountains and forests. The villagers stared wide-eyed, their mouths slightly agape, their faces filled with shock, as if they had witnessed something unbelievable.
It was only after Li Quan's gentle reminder that the group of men snapped out of their daze. They then remembered their status and etiquette, and beads of sweat appeared on their foreheads with nervousness. They quickly straightened their clothes, then knelt down and kowtowed in unison, saying, "This humble subject kowtows to the Imperial Concubine and the three His Highnesses." Their voices trembled slightly, filled with reverence.
"Rise, all of you!" Su Nuannuan said calmly, her voice neither loud nor soft, yet carrying an undeniable authority. Her gaze was calm and gentle as she swept over the villagers before her, as if she could see through their inner tension.
"This humble subject thanks Your Highness, the Imperial Concubine." Upon hearing this, the villagers cautiously stood up, their bodies still trembling slightly, their eyes filled with awe and tension.
"Li Quan, I'm leaving this to you," Su Nuannuan said, turning to Li Quan.
Upon hearing this, Li Quan quickly bowed and replied, "Yes!"