Rebirth of the eldest daughter

Chapter 1377 This radish is really delicious

A cool breeze blew and the confidant knelt down quickly.

But he couldn't explain anything.

Because he was indeed the person arranged by the Queen Mother to be by His Highness' side.

He is a guard, a caregiver, and an informant.

But after following His Highness for many years, he had never given the Queen Mother a message, because he had nothing special to say.

Isn't everything Your Highness has done witnessed by all?
Seeing his confidant's panic, Liu Yao said calmly: "My words are meant as a compliment."

There was not much explanation, just a few short words, and it calmed the anxious heart.

Liu Yao continued to lead his confidants to the streets to understand the people's sentiments.

Everything in Licheng is not as extravagant as that in Yujing City.

Every brick and stone, every blade of grass and every tree, exudes the strong smell of fireworks.

However, whether it is the Yujing City where the emperor resides, or the Licheng in the outside world, they have one thing in common, that is, they seem to be full of vitality, but in fact they are full of death.

It's like a tree that has begun to decay. It will clearly sprout leaves in the spring, but the green cannot cover the branches that are gradually drying out.

Passing by the vegetable market, there were many heads hanging there.

Liu Yao recognized them at a glance; they were Fan Zhongqian's family and several officials involved in the corruption case.

Densely hung on the poles, pairs of blood-red eyes indicate that they died with their eyes open.

But around those heads, vendors were still hawking their wares, people passing by were buying the vegetables they needed as if nothing had happened, and children were chasing and playing around the racks full of heads...

Liu Yao was silent, not knowing what to feel for a moment.

The confidant asked, "Your Highness, what's wrong?"

Liu Yao was silent for a long time, and finally spoke: "Hanging the beheaded heads in the vegetable market for public display is to serve as a warning."

"I always feel that they should be afraid of the souls killed by the sword, but they are so indifferent, as if they are no different from usual. I don't understand."

The confidant asked Liu Yao: "Your Highness, do you still remember the feeling of killing someone for the first time?"

Liu Yao's thoughts were drawn to Yinshan Mountain.

In the valley where the wind was biting cold, the soldiers were dressed neatly and saw off the martyred soldiers whose blood had turned cold in the valley.

The old general of Northern Yan was brought before him, and General Huo asked him expressionlessly to kill the enemy to commemorate the dead soldiers.

No one cared about his trembling hands, but only cared about when the enemy's blood splashed in front of the hero's tomb, as if the heroic soul who was unwilling to die was comforted.

Thinking of this, he silently looked at his hands and said, "Remember."

The confidant asked, "Then if Your Highness kills someone again now, will your hands still tremble like the first time you killed someone?"

Liu Yao shook his head: "No."

The confidant spoke meaningfully: "You'll get used to it after seeing it so many times. In prosperous times, if a dog dies on the roadside, people will stop to watch and shed tears of regret; but in troubled times, if a living person dies in front of you, it's hard for anyone to be moved."

"There was a flood in Jiangbei recently, and many people's relatives died in the natural disaster; and not long ago, many people's loved ones were buried in the northern border."

"They live with death every day. The death of a mere Fan Zhongqian is like a pebble thrown into a turbulent river, which cannot stir up any waves."

Liu Yao was silent for a moment, and suddenly asked his confidant: "How were you chosen before you came to my side?"

The confidant spoke as if nothing had happened: "Eunuch Mei, who was beside the Queen Mother, released cats and dogs in front of us and asked us to kill them; later, he released people."

Liu Yao knew very well that the confidant had only given enough advice.

He didn't ask any further questions, but continued walking in the vegetable market filled with various smells.

People were coming and going, bustling about, but he couldn't sense much vitality.

The closer he was to people's lives, the more he felt the sufferings of the world.

He always has some insights, and then something in his heart becomes more and more firm.

Suddenly, in front of him, a vendor held a few white and tender radishes and handed them to him respectfully and awkwardly:
"Your Highness...Your Highness, eat radishes in winter and ginger in summer. I have nothing else to offer you, but these are to nourish your body." Liu Yao saw the vicissitudes and anxiety on the peddler's face, and also the sincerity in the peddler's eyes.

Finally, he took the radish and said, "Thank you."

The hawker smiled happily, revealing a row of broken yellow teeth.

He said excitedly: "The spicy taste of radishes frozen by frost and snow will disappear. Whether eaten raw or made into soup, they are sweet and delicious."

Liu Yao raised his lip: "These radishes are so tender, they must be delicious."

The vendor scratched his head and retreated embarrassedly.

Suddenly, several people gathered around.

Just as the confidant was vigilantly holding the sword at his waist, those people handed over their gifts one after another.

"Your Highness, my pumpkin is also sweet when used to make soup."

"Your Highness, this cabbage is delicious too."

"Your Highness, there is also this winter melon."

"Your Highness..."

Soon, Liu Yao's arms were stuffed full.

The confidant quickly protected Liu Yao and said, "Thank you for your kindness, but Your Highness really can't carry it."

After saying this, the confidant protected Liu Yao and left the enthusiastic vendors.

The two men hid in the alley. Liu Yao put down the things he had received and then sat on the pumpkin.

Without saying a word, he drew out the dagger from his waist, peeled the radish, cut off a piece and handed it to his confidant: "Try it."

So the two grown men hid in the alley and ate radishes.

What the vendor said was absolutely right. The radishes that had been frozen by frost were not as pungent as summer radishes. Instead, they had a light sweet taste.

He looked at the radish that had been bitten into a twisted state and couldn't help but raise his lip: "I never knew that raw radish could be so delicious."

The confidant who had been speaking at length was silent at this moment.

They both ate with big mouthfuls and then burped.

A strange smell filled the air. In Liu Yao's upbringing, this was considered extremely rude and disrespectful, but it made the two of them laugh uncontrollably.

The confidant asked in return: "Which one is more delicious, this radish or the delicacies from heaven and earth?"

Liu Yao smiled and said, "I am tired of eating delicious food. I prefer this raw radish."

The confidant continued to talk about the past: "Before coming to your Highness, Eunuch Mei told me that life is fragile and it only takes a slight cut with a knife at a fatal spot to lose life."

"The killing test is to test the courage of his subordinates; but he hopes that his subordinates can understand how fragile and precious life is after they have ended their lives with their own hands."

"But humans are really complex creatures and cannot be simply described as having life. This is because humans also have seven emotions and six desires."

"No matter what the world is like, people's hearts are unpredictable. Some things will never change. Your Highness is doing this for their own good, and they will definitely remember it in their hearts."

Liu Yao looked at the vegetables beside him and patted his confidant on the shoulder: "I understand what you mean. If I lose my original intention in the future, please peel a carrot for me."

After saying that, Liu Yao picked up the pumpkin and winter melon and walked out of the alley.

The henchman picked up the rest and followed him.

He used to be dressed in gorgeous clothes, but now he is like a gorgeous flower that is about to wither. All the beauty is nothing.

Now he is wearing coarse linen clothes, but he is full of vitality.

It is like a young seedling breaking through the soil, weak but very strong, and will always grow healthily.

……

Liu Yao had a new harvest, and on the other side, Bai Mingwei and others also arrived at the spring.

(End of this chapter)