"Puff puff..."

A group of seabirds flew up from the reeds, their wings flapping heavily, and they seemed a little panicked.

Sanhua Empress stopped immediately and turned around to look.

The fish on my shoulders also turned half a circle.

The Taoist stopped and looked over.

But all he saw was a blue sky, white clouds like gauze, a few feathers fluttering down, and no other movement.

The swallow flew over and circled around, but did not come back to report anything.

"..."

Sanhua Empress stretched her neck and took a few glances, then withdrew her gaze and continued to move forward with the fish on her shoulders.

When the horse was full of grass, it followed behind.

"Can you help me get the fish?"

"don't want!"

"You can also put it on the back of a horse."

"no!"

You have to take the fish you catch yourself.

Sanhua Empress didn't even look back, didn't hesitate at all, didn't seem tired at all, and didn't even stop.

The small body, a large bunch of fish, and the meticulous expression are really funny.

After walking for a while, I slowly walked through the wasteland and saw the child herding cattle again. The child was still holding a sugar cane in his hand, which was a little shorter than before. He was still sitting on the ridge of the field, with the same clear but clear eyes.

Some dull eyes stared at them.

When he saw the familiar maroon horse, the familiar ringing of bells, and the familiar Taoist priest, there was no more the most eye-catching calico cat. Instead, there was a girl carrying many fishes, which was also very eye-catching. His eyes couldn't help but flash.

A trace of doubt.

"Little man! How about Sanhua Empress giving you a fish in exchange for this sugar cane?"

"..."

The sudden stop and the sudden question made him stunned. He was biting the sugar cane in his mouth and felt a little at a loss.

"Little man, let me ask you a question. How about Sanhua Empress giving you a fish, a big fish, in exchange for your sugar cane?"

"I...I have fish at home."

The child stared at her blankly and stumbled.

"Want one more!"

"Fish... fish doesn't taste good."

"delicious!"

"..."

The child stopped talking.

"Not changing?"

Sanhua Empress was carrying the fish, feeling a little distressed. She turned around to look at her Taoist priest, who just stared at her without saying a word, so she turned back again, the wooden stick and fish on her shoulders swayed, and she fell into thought.

"What about this!"

Sanhua Empress lowered her head to search on the ground, turned her back to the child, picked up a stone, and when she turned it over and handed it to the child, the stone in her hand had turned golden: "Sanhua Empress used this stone to be as good as gold."

How about exchanging rocks for sugar cane?"

"Like gold...is it gold?"

"No, it's just a golden stone, and it will change back after a while." The girl thought for a while, "But it's very beautiful, and when you take it home, the mice in the house will run away, at least not for a few months.

A new rat has moved in."

"..."

The child stared at the stone, his eyes twinkling.

After hesitating again and again, he finally reached out his hand, took the stone, and handed the remaining sugar cane to the girl.

Both parties completed the exchange and were both satisfied.

The Taoist watched from behind, smiling.

When his boy walked forward with a wooden stick in one hand and a fish in the other hand, and sugar cane in the other hand, he followed her and walked some distance before asking: "Is Sanhua's mouth healed yet?"

"It's ready."

"Didn't the bagasse pierce the flesh? How did it get there?"

"It fell out on its own after a nap."

"Yeah?"

"Bah, bah, bah..."

"Miss Sanhua is really tough-tongued."

"Pooh!"

"..."

The Taoist shook his head, looked back at the child, and saw that he was holding a stone and looking at the sky. He seemed very happy, so he withdrew his gaze and walked up.

All the way into the village and then into the city, the girl carrying a large bunch of fish attracted countless eyes.

There are both villagers and people, as well as cats and dogs.

Every time at this time, the girl's expression was particularly solemn, and she always felt that there was an extremely proud heart hidden under her expressionless face.

Only when she saw a hungry cat hiding in a corner and peeking at her would she stop temporarily, take the smallest fish off the rope, and throw it towards it.

No wonder she doesn't want to help her carry it...

Song You thought so, but didn't show it.

Walking back to the inn, Sanhua Empress seemed to have tasted the sweetness of bartering. As soon as she entered the inn, she took out a big fish from her bag, held it in her hand and said to the innkeeper: "We caught a lot of fish today, I'll take this

A big fish was given to the store, and the store lent us the stove, how about it?"

"Of course you can, of course you can." The store owner agreed repeatedly, "The guest will stay in the store for a long time, and the kitchen itself can be used. If the guest gives this fish to the store, then the villain will not accept the guest.

Just some oil, salt, soy sauce, vinegar and firewood and money.”

"We all have these with us."

"hey-hey……"

The shopkeeper bowed and laughed twice. He did not neglect Sanhua Empress because of her young age. After laughing, he looked at Song You and said to him: "By the way, sir, a servant of the Yang family came to see you this afternoon. He said it was for you.

I brought a bottle of wine, but the gentleman was not here, so I left it on the counter, and I will get it for you right now."

Song You followed him and walked into the house.

The shopkeeper quickly took out a jug of wine and handed it to the Taoist.

A ceramic wine flask with a red cloth stopper.

The Taoist pulled it open and smelled only a faint smell of wine, but a strong aroma of peach blossoms and fruits.

It smells pretty good.

"Just right."

The Taoist thanked the shopkeeper and then went upstairs.

The shopkeeper stood downstairs and watched him off. After he left, he went to the kitchen to find Sanhua Empress and asked her if she could sell the fish to him. He didn't realize it until everything was done and he returned to the lobby.

I started to feel something was wrong, until I slapped my forehead, turned around and looked at the kitchen, my brows suddenly furrowed——

Where did this girl come from?

…

The oil lamp illuminated the room, the window was still open, the bright moon outside the window was a little rounder, and there were two dishes on the table.

A large plate of boiled fish is still added with diced tofu and stewed plums and sour fruits. There are still fish roe in the fish belly, and chili is also added. The soup base becomes bright red, sour and spicy, and it goes very well with rice.

Next to it was a plate of fried fish, sprinkled with the Taoist's special chili dipping sauce, and two bowls of rice.

The Taoist poured himself a glass of wine.

"Where does the water come from?"

"Xiao Chai Niang gave it to me. This is wine. It's not good to drink." The Taoist picked it up and smelled it. Sure enough, it didn't smell like wine. It was just floral and fruity. He put it to his mouth and took a sip. It didn't taste spicy at all.

It has a sweet and sour fruit flavor, which really suits his appetite. It goes well with this dish. "Thanks to Empress Sanhua, I have a tooth ceremony today."

"Eat quickly!"
To be continued...