Chapter 233: The Demon Lord Princess's Daily Life of Slacking Off Chapter 233: Resting at the Inn

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Protagonist:

Yan Qianqian

After speaking, she turned and ran toward the back kitchen. Not long after, she was seen holding a large teapot full of hot water in her left hand and another teapot equally full of hot water in her right, quickly walking to the two tables, placing down one teapot each, and smiling at everyone: "Guests, drink some hot tea first to moisten your throats and quench your thirst; the good dishes will be served shortly!"

After speaking, she hurried off again, returning to the back kitchen to continue working. Yan Si smiled faintly, gently picked up a teapot, elegantly aligned the spout with each teacup, and slowly poured out steaming, fragrant tea. Everyone's eyes followed his movements, anticipating that thirst-quenching, refreshing drink.

Qianqian, sitting beside, impatiently extended her jade hand and carefully picked up the teacup before her. She parted her vermilion lips, took a small sip, smacked her lips a few times, and a satisfied smile instantly bloomed on her face, unable to help exclaiming: "Fragrant~"

Ordinarily at home, such tea might be nothing special, but after a whole day of long journey hardship, this cup of tea at this moment seemed so delicious, as if it could dispel all fatigue and weariness.

Seeing this, others followed suit, each picking up their own teacup; some, anxious as if on fire, drank it all in one gulp; others sipped slowly and carefully, savoring the flavor.

For a time, the whole room heard only light swallowing sounds and occasional exclamations intertwined.

Not long after, three shop assistants were seen entering in single file with light steps, each steadily holding a tray of carefully prepared dishes. They first placed the two cold dishes on the table: appetizing soy-sauce beef and refreshing cold tiger salad.

An Wang took the lead with interest, picking up chopsticks, clamping a piece of soy-sauce beef into his mouth to chew. Seeing this, the others no longer stood on ceremony, all snatching up chopsticks to eat heartily.

In a short while, five more hot dishes were served one after another. First catching the eye was a plate of emerald-dripping stir-fried broccoli, each floret like a green gem set in the dish;

next came golden crispy fried mushrooms, emitting waves of tempting aroma; then the red-braised fish with perfect color, aroma, and taste, the fish whole, the sauce thick, making one drool; closely following was the chestnut red-braised pork with bright red color, pieces of alternating fat and lean pork paired with sweet, soft, glutinous chestnuts, just looking at it made one's appetite stir;

finally a home-style stir-fry that seemed ordinary but was full of the taste of home, various ingredients cleverly combined, emitting a rich aroma.

Qianqian widened her eyes, staring unblinkingly at the sumptuous feast on the table, especially that plate of chestnut red-braised pork making her drool three feet.

She could no longer restrain her appetite, without hesitation picked up a piece and put it in her mouth, and after carefully chewing and tasting, couldn't help but raise her thumb and praise repeatedly.

At this moment, the shop assistant standing beside hurried forward, enthusiastically introducing to everyone: "Guests, this chestnut red-braised pork is our small shop's signature dish! Made with premium pork and fresh chestnuts carefully braised, the texture is rich, fatty but not greasy.

As for the other hot dishes, they are also the dishes customers love to order most, hope they suit your taste, please enjoy slowly. There's also a soup that will be ready right away!" After speaking, he turned to urge the kitchen to speed up.

Yan Si, quick-eyed and quick-handed, took out a piece of broken silver from his bosom, threw it hard at the shop assistant, and loudly said: "This is your tip!" The shop assistant beamed with joy, caught the broken silver in one hand, and hurriedly thanked: "Many thanks, Young Master Yan, for the reward! This servant is endlessly grateful!" After speaking, he went downstairs happily, full of joy, to busy himself.

At this time, everyone present, after a whole day of hardship on the journey, was already starving to the point of front chest sticking to back. Seeing the sumptuous meal on the table at this moment, they all ate heartily, eating with wolfing and relish. After everyone had eaten and drunk their fill, they each went to rest according to the previously arranged rooms.

Among them, Qianqian and Mantou shared a room, Yan Si shared a room with his personal attendant, and An Wang and the Wangfei shared a spacious and comfortable bedroom, while the other servants respectively stayed in two other slightly shabby rooms.

After washing up and tidying, everyone dragged their exhausted bodies onto the beds and soon fell into a deep sleep. Due to excessive fatigue, everyone slept exceptionally sweetly, as if in a fairyland in a dream, completely forgetting all the hardships of the day.

Early the next morning, sunlight streamed through the window into the room, waking those asleep. After simply having breakfast, the group continued on the long journey.

However, not long after getting on the carriage, the naturally restless Qianqian was as if there were thorns under her buttocks, unable to sit still no matter what. She kept twisting her body, shouting that she must go out to ride a horse. Fortunately, An Wang had already agreed to her yesterday, so he did not stop her.

After receiving permission, Qianqian joyfully leapt off the horse's back, nimbly mounted the horse. She lightly clamped the horse's belly, shook the reins, and the steed beneath her galloped out like an arrow off the string. In an instant, only the whistling wind was heard by her ears, strands of coolness brushing her face, making Qianqian instantly feel refreshed and carefree.

At first, Qianqian would occasionally respond to An Wangfei's concerned shouts, obediently replying: "I know, I'll go slower!" But as the distance grew greater, the excited Qianqian gradually cast An Wangfei's admonitions behind her.

She kept speeding up, fully enjoying the pleasure of galloping on horseback, and before she knew it had thrown the group behind far away, until finally completely disappearing from everyone's sight.

An Wangfei was now truly anxious as if on fire! Her beautiful face at this moment looked somewhat pale from worry, and even fine beads of sweat appeared on her forehead.

She anxiously urged An Wang: "Your Highness, please go take a look quickly! Don't let the child get lost! What if she runs into bad people, what would we do then?"

Hearing his Imperial Consort so anxious, An Wang quickly agreed, then swiftly got off the carriage. Next, he nimbly mounted the horse. Although this horse was not his usual favorite Yue Ying, once An Wang rode it, it became unusually obedient and docile.

As An Wang let out a crisp, resounding "yah" from his mouth, the horse galloped away like an arrow off the string. Although An Wang rode extremely fast, because he had delayed a little time just now, for a while he really couldn't see Qianqian's figure.