mtl008 Chapter 186 Lamb Chops Lead to Holy Praise
Chapter 186 Lamb Chops Lead to Holy Praise
Hearing the words of the two guards beside him, Han Jingrui glared at them in feigned anger and scolded them, "Stop talking nonsense and don't scare Madam Su."
But there was clearly a subtle hint of doting in his eyes.
Su Panpan looked up at Han Jingrui, and their eyes met again. At that moment, it seemed as if time had stopped, and the surrounding noise and horse hooves seemed to gradually fade away.
Led by the village head, the army walked through the snow and arrived at the gate of the village head's courtyard.
At this time, the sky and the earth were covered in silver, and the falling snowflakes were like butterflies dancing in the air, and then gently falling to the ground.
The emperor's carriage slowly stopped in front of the courtyard gate. A thin layer of snow had fallen on the body of the carriage, as if it was covered with a layer of white gauze.
Han Jingrui rode a tall horse with an upright posture and moved forward with the large group. He followed the carriage and arrived at the gate of the village head's house.
Su Panpan and a group of villagers also moved slowly with the team, and everyone's eyes were cast on the majestic team from time to time.
A moment later, the curtain was slowly lifted, and the emperor's majestic figure appeared.
He was wearing a gorgeous dragon robe, the hem of which swayed gently with his movements, and the exquisite dragon embroidery on it looked even more luxurious against the backdrop of the white snow.
The crown on her head stood firmly on top of her head, and the light of the gemstone shone with a mysterious and dazzling color under the refraction of the snow.
The emperor's face was resolute, but he could not hide some of his fatigue after the battle, but his eyes were still as sharp as lightning, revealing the heroism and domineering attitude of returning victoriously, as if the flying snow could not block his brilliance.
As soon as the emperor stepped out of the carriage, a biting cold wind blew in, carrying snowflakes. A well-trained attendant quickly stepped forward and held up a special umbrella.
The umbrella cover is made of thick bright yellow brocade, embroidered with exquisite dark patterns, which can withstand wind and snow while retaining the royal dignity.
Snowflakes fell on the umbrella.
Afterwards, the emperor, surrounded by the crowd, walked towards the headman's house with steady steps.
As soon as I opened the door, a warm feeling hit me.
Inside the house, the charcoal fire was burning red and crackling, and the jumping flames made the whole house warm.
The heat filled the house, forming a sharp contrast with the ice and snow outside.
The emperor shook off some snowflakes from his shoulders, glanced around the room at the simple yet rustic and warm furnishings, and then, with the help of everyone, slowly sat down in the main seat, ready to temporarily avoid the cold and deal with the many matters that were to come.
Seeing that the emperor had gotten off the carriage, Han Jingrui also dismounted swiftly and followed everyone into the house with steady steps.
As soon as he entered the room, he was instantly enveloped by the warmth. He first bowed respectfully to the emperor, and then stood quietly beside the emperor.
The village head hurriedly ordered the villagers to bring out the Winter Solstice delicacies they had prepared earlier and place them on several large tables that were put together.
The emperor looked at the food on the table, a faint smile on his face, and said, "I have been fighting on the front line and have not tasted the homely food of the people for a long time. Today I want to taste it carefully."
After saying that, the emperor casually picked up a piece of fried lamb chop and put it into his mouth.
The lamb chops were an attractive golden color, and the skin had a slightly reddish-brown burnt color.
The villagers all looked at the emperor nervously, fearing that the food would not be to his taste.
As soon as he brought the lamb chops close to his mouth, the tempting aroma of the lamb chops slowly penetrated into the emperor's nostrils.
It was a mixture of the tenderness of mutton, the clever combination of spices, and the unique burnt aroma after frying and grilling. It was rich yet refreshing, and instantly aroused the emperor's appetite.
When the lamb chops touched his lips, the emperor could feel the scorching heat. Then he gently ate them. With a "click", the skin of the lamb chops became extremely crispy, just like the crisp sound of stepping on the snow in winter, and the crisp feeling spread between his teeth in an instant.
Immediately afterwards, the tender and juicy lamb releases a full meaty aroma in your mouth. The meat is delicate and soft, and every fiber seems to dance on the tip of your tongue. It is so tender that it seems to melt in your mouth.
The unique seasoning is just right, highlighting the deliciousness of the lamb itself while cleverly blending the flavors of various spices to create a harmonious and intoxicating taste.
After swallowing the lamb chops, a warm feeling slowly settles into the stomach, as if a gentle hand is gently caressing the stomach, bringing incomparable comfort and satisfaction.
The emperor couldn't help but widen his eyes, his eyes full of surprise and admiration!
He exclaimed, "This lamb chop is truly divine! I've never tasted anything so amazingly delicious. It's completely different from any lamb chop I've ever had. This flavor is truly the best in the world!"
The villagers finally breathed a sigh of relief and smiled with satisfaction on their faces.
"Jingrui, don't just stand there. Come and sit down and try the lamb chops together. They taste really good." The emperor's eyes inadvertently swept over Han Jingrui who was standing aside, and he smiled and asked him to try it too.
Han Jingrui quickly bowed and declined, saying, "Your Majesty, it is my duty to protect Your Majesty's safety. It is best for me to stand at this time. I hope Your Majesty will forgive me."
The emperor waved his hand and said, "It's alright. You can rest here for a while today. There's no need to be so reserved. Just sit down and try it."
When Han Jingrui heard the emperor say this, he thanked him and sat down in a seat beside him.
He picked up the chopsticks, picked up a piece of lamb chop, put it in his mouth, and chewed it gently.
The lamb chops were indeed as the emperor said, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and delicious.
After Han Jingrui swallowed the food in his mouth, he seemed to be inadvertently, but couldn't help but secretly glance in the direction of Su Panpan with the corner of his eyes.
Su Panpan was standing aside with her head slightly lowered. She looked gentle and well-behaved. Han Jingrui couldn't help but raise the corners of his mouth slightly, but then he quickly restrained his expression, returned to his serious look, and continued to listen to the conversation between the emperor and the head of the village.
The emperor tasted some other food and chatted with the village head Li Guofang about the situation in the village while eating.
"I personally led this expedition to protect my country and my people. Today I see that your Huaxi Village is peaceful and the people live and work in peace. I am very pleased." said the emperor.
The village head quickly replied, "Your Majesty is wise and wise. This is all due to your grace. We villagers work diligently in the fields, and it is only thanks to your blessing that we can live this peaceful life. Your Majesty's triumphant return is a great joy for us. May your Majesty live long and long!"
After hearing this, the emperor burst into laughter. His laughter echoed in the village, easing the originally tense atmosphere a lot.
At this time, Su Panpan, who had been standing in the crowd, caught the emperor's attention.