Chapter 104: Oh! The Reserved Rations Grew Legs! (2 / 2)
Li Shihu, oblivious, continued enthusiastically. “And this one was just caught today—fresh! Just slaughtered! Don’t worry, Your Majesty, the blood’s still over there!”
He pointed to a bloodstained patch of ground in the distance.
The emperor: “…”
His pupils trembled as the hand holding his chopsticks began to shake.
Could it be?!
The Marquis of Yongchang let out a muffled cry and discreetly spat the meat into his sleeve. He quickly downed three cups of water, calming himself just enough to stammer, “You… this… the meat…”
Li Shihu blinked in confusion. “What about the meat?”
He sniffed it, picked up a piece with his chopsticks, and took a bite. After swallowing, he declared, “It’s fine! Tender when cooked, and not tough to chew.”
[Huh? What’s wrong with this mutton?]