The man beside Xiao Yao was none other than Feng Yexuan!
Behind Feng Yexuan were several others.
The prefect, some officials from the yamen, and several influential wealthy merchants from the area.
Everyone was waiting for the cooks to finish preparing the crayfish and serve them for tasting.
It was said that Prince Xuan would taste the "li jia chong"... ah, crayfish, in front of all the common people.
When this news spread, those who hadn't gone to the fields to catch the insects came, all wanting to witness the spectacle.
Was the noble Prince really willing to eat insects?
The crowd was bustling with excitement, but the instigator of this whole affair, the one who stirred things up, now had a very displeased look on her face.
"I want to go back!" This was her n+1 time quietly complaining to the man beside her.
"I haven't been back all night, my master will worry! Can you please..."
"No," Feng Yexuan's voice was not loud, but it was firm and irrefutable.
"Your Highness, you can't be so unreasonable. At least let me explain to my master!"
If her master worried, he would search for her everywhere, and if he couldn't find her, he would worry even more.
It was like a child at home not returning at night; their family would be worried.
How could he have no sympathy at all?
Feng Yexuan remained silent, his cold eyes suddenly looking towards the second floor of a building in the distance.
Ye Qingying hid behind him, and a wooden pillar immediately blocked Feng Yexuan's gaze.
Feng Yexuan asked indifferently, "Is your master very skilled in martial arts?"
"Of course!" Xiao Yao was still unhappy. She was anxious not being able to inform her master.
"You don't need to go back. Your master knows you are here." Feng Yexuan snorted and waved his hand, "Tell them to hurry up!"
"Yes!" The prefect immediately ordered, "Everyone, speed up!"
"Yes!" A line of cooks quickly picked up their pace.
Xiao Yao glared at Feng Yexuan, "Since I'm not needed here anymore, I..."
"Didn't you hear what I said?" Feng Yexuan's eyes darkened, showing his impatience.
Xiao Yao was so angry she almost stomped her foot.
This man was autocratic, barbaric, aloof, and heartless! It was too much.
"You don't need to worry. Such a big event has happened in Qingxi Town today, everyone will come here to take a look."
Feng Jinrui's attitude towards her was much better than his fourth brother's.
He comforted her, "Your master will definitely come to see the excitement. At that time, he will be able to see you."
Xiao Yao glanced at him and pouted, "My master is not the type to enjoy watching a spectacle."
However, if she disappeared, her master would definitely look for her.
With such a major incident occurring here, if her master was looking for someone, he might come here to take a look.
As long as her master came, he would know that she was safe.
Is Master in the crowd?
Xiao Yao looked up.
The crowd was vast, and she didn't know if her master would be among them.
"Your Highness, sir, the food is ready!"
The first cook came forward, carrying a basin of spicy crayfish.
All eyes fell on the basin of crayfish.
They were clearly li jia chong, just cooked!
How could the Prince eat insects? A Prince of great wealth, it was impossible!
As expected, Prince Xuan wasn't going to eat them himself, but rather have the young girl beside him "taste" them!
The moment they saw Xiao Yao pick up a li jia chong, the common people's hearts chilled, feeling as if they had been fooled.
They were disheartened.
The imperial court truly intended to use their bodies to solve the insect infestation.
Were the lives of the common people so worthless in the eyes of the Emperor and the Prince?
In the distance, Ye Qingying's hand, resting on the wooden pillar, tightened instantly.
Killing intent surged in his eyes!
Damn Feng Yexuan!
He wanted to achieve great deeds, yet he was making Xiao Yao a sacrifice!
How dare he! How dare he bully Xiao Yao like this!
The hand that rested on the sword hilt tightened in an instant!