Chapter 301: Didn’t I Tell You?
Shang Wuyang brought back quite a few things this time.
Among them were Xie Chong’s letter and gift for Qin Wanwan. After reading the letter, Xie Chong’s writing was all about reminding her to eat well and wear warm clothes as the weather turns colder to avoid catching a cold.
It also mentioned the situation of the animals over there and subtly expressed his longing for his daughter.
Xie Chong is the type of person who speaks little but does much. He isn’t very good at expressing mushy emotions, even in letters.
Qin Wanwan, holding the letter, quickly asked Shang Wuyang, “Daddy Shang, how is Daddy Xie over there? He only sent me one letter saying he’s safe and sound. Is he injured?”
Shang Wuyang replied, “What are you worried about? As long as they aren’t starving, with Xie Chong’s abilities, even if the Tartars and several tribes united, they couldn’t do anything to him.”
“However, the war on both sides is at a stalemate, so it will likely take quite some time to resolve.”
Qin Wanwan anxiously asked, “Is there any way to resolve it faster? Can Daddy also come to Shangjing?”
Shang Wuyang said slowly, “Yes, unless the Emperor of Tianqi sends reinforcements, or Xie Chong can find a powerful teammate on the grassland who is willing to help him from the inside and outside.”
“But that’s very difficult.”
“Why?”
“Reinforcements, often hundreds of thousands, otherwise they are useless. But to mobilize such a large army isn’t just talk; it requires the Emperor’s consent, the agreement of the ministers below, and military pay for the army. All of this is complicated, it’s difficult.”
Qin Wanwan didn’t understand, but she understood that it was difficult.
“Then… then what about the other method?”
Shang Wuyang said, “You can’t find any tribe on the grassland now with the courage to confront the Tartar Royal Court. There used to be the Wolf Tribe, but they disappeared a long time ago.”
Qin Wanwan’s eyes lit up, “Wolf Tribe, I know them.”
Shang Wuyang looked at her, “Oh? You’re not talking about those people at the Border Pass now who call themselves the Wolf Tribe, are you?”
Qin Wanwan nodded.
Shang Wuyang said, “They are not.”
Qin Wanwan’s eyes sparkled, “But they can find people from the Wolf Tribe.”
“What if what they say is false?”
Qin Wanwan grabbed his arm, “Let’s try, I already promised to help them find their tribesmen.”
Shang Wuyang said, “…You agreed without even knowing if it’s dangerous?”
Qin Wanwan replied, “They said Wolf Xiaofeng and the three wolves can find them.”
“You believed everything they said?”
Qin Wanwan stared at him, What else could she do?
Shang Wuyang put his hand to his forehead, “Little fool.”
The little Qilin cub indignantly said, “Wanwan isn’t foolish at all. I’m very smart. Look, if I help them find the Wolf Tribe now, and then persuade them to help Daddy, won’t the war at the Border Pass end sooner? That way, Daddy Xie won’t be in danger.”
Shang Wuyang was speechless and felt a little sour.
This little one was so worried about that Xie Chong fellow.
“Daddy Shang, when are we going to the Border Pass? Can we go after your illness is cured?”
Hearing this, Shang Wuyang’s mood improved slightly.
The little one at least remembered his illness.
“Oh, I brought some of the grape wine you brewed. Do you want to see it?”
Shang Wuyang didn’t want to continue talking about Xie Chong and decisively changed the topic.
Qin Wanwan nodded, “Yes, yes, yes.”
The wine had already been brewed.
“I brought ten jars over.”
He led Qin Wanwan to see the wine. Ten large jars of wine were neatly arranged in the small courtyard, and a scent of grape wine could faintly be smelled.
Qin Wanwan ran over and circled the wine jars.
“Wow, Daddy Shang, you brought so much!”
Shang Wuyang remarked, “Your wine is good. It’s not as strong as white spirit, with a dense taste and rich aroma. It should appeal to more people than strong liquor.”
Before Qin Wanwan brewed white spirit, the alcohol content of the wine people drank was generally lower.
Therefore, although wine lovers liked the high-proof white spirit, few could handle it.
This grape wine was different; its alcohol content was moderate, and its color was very attractive.
It could be said that it was more suitable for people now in terms of both appearance and taste.
He had tasted some when he was at the Border Pass.
“I’m in a good mood today, so I’ll allow you to have a small drink.”
Qin Wanwan happily hopped and hugged Shang Wuyang, her voice very sweet, “Daddy Shang, you’re the best!”
Ungrateful child, only now realizing he was the best?
Father and daughter sat by the stone table under the tree. Instead of stone stools, there were two comfortable lounge chairs.
One large and one small, both custom-made.
The stone table was set with snacks to go with the wine and small pastries.
Father and daughter held small wine glasses in the same posture.
Shang Wuyang tasted slowly, while Qin Wanwan first licked the rim with her tongue.
Unlike the spiciness of strong liquor, this had the fragrance of grapes and was also a little sweet.
There was still the taste of wine, but the combination of the flavors was just right, with a richness that made Qin Wanwan’s eyes light up.
“Good wine, good wine~”
Shang Wuyang couldn’t stop smiling at her little appearance, “Indeed, it’s good wine. Our Wanwan will become a rich magnate in the future with her winemaking.”
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“By the way, you found Yu Wuyou, didn’t you? Where is he?”
Qin Wanwan replied, “Daddy Yu is still in the palace. The Emperor is keeping him there; the Emperor really likes my Daddy Yu.”
“Pfft…”
“Cough cough cough… What did you say?”
Shang Wuyang spat out his wine and abruptly sat up from leaning back on the lounge chair.
“What did you call that guy?”
Qin Wanwan’s eyes were innocent, “Daddy Yu, I… didn’t I tell you?”
Shang Wuyang said, gritting his teeth slightly, “Do you think so?”
Qin Wanwan recalled that she seemed not to have written it. She only said she had found the divine doctor to treat Daddy Shang and asked him to return quickly.
Moreover, she had written and drawn pictures. Shang Wuyang had to guess what she meant.
If he hadn’t taught this little one for so long, he really wouldn’t have understood that letter!
“Is that guy really your father? Are you sure you didn’t make a mistake?”
Qin Wanwan shook her head, “No.”
“No wonder I found him so unpleasant the first time I met him.”
Qin Wanwan tilted her head, “Daddy?”
Shang Wuyang coughed twice, “It’s nothing. We’ll talk about it when he gets back.”
He just didn’t know if he would release poisonous insects when he returned.
Although this grape wine wasn’t high in alcohol content, Qin Wanwan’s face easily turned red.
After drinking such a small cup, her snow-white little face was tinged with a beautiful pink.
Her large eyes also looked watery.
“Daddy, my face feels hot.”
She stretched out her two little chubby hands and patted her plump little face.
Holding her face, she spoke to Shang Wuyang in a soft voice.
Shang Wuyang poked her little cheek; it was soft and squishy.
It smelled fragrant too, like a freshly baked grape-flavored milk cake.
Then he leaned in and took a bite.
Qin Wanwan’s eyes widened, and she glared at him pitifully.
“Daddy, what are you biting me for!”
Shang Wuyang replied, “Because my cub looks delicious.”
Qin Wanwan’s eyes instantly filled with teardrops, looking like two fried eggs.
“I don’t taste good, Daddy, don’t eat Wanwan.”
“Alright, alright, I won’t eat you, I’ll eat a chestnut cake.”
With a fragrant chestnut cake in her mouth, Qin Wanwan sniffled. Her eyes were red, but she wasn’t crying anymore, yet she looked very pitiful.
Ke Ke was speechless, “Big Boss Shang, why do you always like to tease Wanwan? What will you do if she really cries!”
Qin Wanwan huffed, “That’s excessive!”
Shang Wuyang laughed heartily, because it was really fun to watch the little one’s expressions change.
