Chapter 646: Chapter 396, Start the Battle!_3

“You’re just envious,” Phoenix gripped Tang Fei’s hand tightly, not minding showing off his closeness with Tang Fei in front of his good friend.

“Jealousy clogs your mammary ducts,” Tang Fei shot back.

Sheng Xinhua cursed in frustration, “Your mammary ducts are clogged, not mine. Mine are perfectly healthy.”

“That’s debatable.”

“Don’t believe me? Feel for yourself?”

“…” Tang Fei.

“…” Phoenix.

At that moment, Tang Fei’s phone rang.

He glanced at the message he received and said to Phoenix and Sheng Xinhua, “The Eldest Prince has summoned me.”

“Mm, he probably knows you’re here with me,” Phoenix nodded and commented.

“It must be about the incident on Lu Ban Mountain,” Sheng Xinhua reminded, then said impatiently, “Go on, go. It’s better when you’re gone. I want to talk about some things not suitable for young men. I have to hold back with you here.”

“What can’t I hear?”

“Lots of things,” Sheng Xinhua huffed coldly.

Tang Fei chuckled, got up, and started busying himself by the grill.

Light Pavilion.

After Tang Fei entered, he found Zhong Tianque sitting in the courtyard drinking tea.

He brought over a plate of grilled meat he was holding and said with a smile, “Have you eaten dinner, Your Highness? We’re having barbecue tonight, and I specially prepared a portion for you on my way here.”

Of course, this grilled meat was not specifically prepared for Zhong Tianque. It was just that, after getting his message, Tang Fei reheated some leftovers…

What did Zhong Tianque’s satisfaction with Tang Fei’s attitude imply?

It meant that when Tang Fei had something good, the first person he thought of was Zhong Tianque.

Zhong Tianque had just come back from a dinner and had already eaten quite a bit, but he still gave face and picked up a skewer to eat.

As the delicious and spicy flavors hit his throat, it was a bit overwhelming for him, and in an instant, his face broke into a sweat.

Yet, there was also a feeling of novelty and exhilaration.

“Not bad,” Zhong Tianque gasped, “Even tastier than what those chefs in the palace make.”

There was a professional team of chefs in Phoenix Palace, of course, who would also make small barbecues to satisfy the demands of the Royal Family Members, but in consideration of their health, they would use less oil and spice, cook on a low flame and slow roast…

The taste certainly couldn’t compare.

“Then have some more, Your Highness. As long as you’d like, I’m always ready to come over and prepare barbecue for you,” Tang Fei said with a sycophantic expression.

Qian Taian snickered on the side – these young people, no sense of martial virtue, flattering was one thing, but willing to even cook…

Didn’t they have a bit of a warrior or strategist’s backbone?

“How can that be? You’re someone I have great plans for, how can I let you come over to barbecue for me? If word got out, people would think I, Zhong Tianque, don’t know how to appreciate talent. It would be a stab in the back.”

“How could that be? If Your Highness asks me over for a barbecue, that means you see me as a friend, as one of your own… Among friends, isn’t it only right to have a barbecue and a drink?”

“I’ve just come from Princess Xiu Xue. She specifically called me over for a barbecue… I don’t feel underestimated; rather, I feel a sense of pride being treated as one of her own…”

“Your Highness is the same as Princess Xiu Xue. If you fancy some meat, just let me know… If anyone dares utter nonsensical rumors, I’ll go cut out their tongue…”

As Tang Fei spoke, he cast a not-so-subtle glance at Qian Taian.

Qian Taian shrank his neck – was the brat hinting at him?

“Hahaha, well said. A gathering among friends should indeed be casual and natural… I’ve learned a few homestyle dishes myself. Next time you come to grill, I’ll make you codfish soup…”

“Really? To taste a dish prepared by Your Highness would be the greatest honor of my life,” Tang Fei said with a beaming smile.

After the idle chatter, Zhong Tianque finally got to the point, looking at Tang Fei and asking, “Is Shen Wuxiang planning to declare war on the Lu Family?”

——

Lu Ban Mountain.

In the sky as black as ink, suddenly countless points of light appeared.

They plunged down like meteors, tracing beautiful arcs in the sky, and then started gathering around the base of Lu Ban Mountain.