Yuan Wulang didn't want his own abacus to be empty, so he hastily made eye contact with Fourth Brother for help.

  Although he didn't utter a single word, his eyes were filled with fierce anger and intense anxiety.

  It's just a matter of writing it on his face, "Hey, hurry up and take your little brat away!"

  Yuan Si Lang's honest face flashed a hint of embarrassment, his eyes shining brightly as they inadvertently met Yuan San Lang's for a moment.

  She immediately suppressed her smile and deliberately pretended not to see anything, turning her head away.

  Alright, he didn't deliberately make his fifth brother anxious just because he was too lonely guarding the empty house.

  On the contrary, seeing his fifth brother and sister-in-law being affectionate with each other, he and his third brother both felt very relieved and happy.

  His younger brother and his wife were able to reunite on the battlefield, which was a rare opportunity. He couldn't bear to interrupt this hard-won happiness.

  Moreover, he and San Ge had descendants under their knees, and the wives in the Shengjing City family were all pregnant with auspicious sons.

  His fifth brother and sister-in-law didn't have children yet, this opportunity of living together was so rare, he knew it in his heart.

  How could I, as an older brother, ruin a good thing for my own younger brother?

  Yuan Si Lang deliberately ignored his fifth brother's distress, purely for his own malicious amusement, thinking it was fun.

  He intended to enjoy himself secretly until his fifth brother's handsome face turned black, and then he came out to help his fifth brother, so that the couple could reunite.

  Unexpectedly, Yuan Wulang's face was still only purple and blue, a little short of turning black, when the Town National General, who was lying on the inner screen, spoke with full energy, "You two unfilial sons, that's enough!"

  "He let out a loud roar, 'All of you have sons already, but Xiao Wu doesn't yet! Hurry up and bring along Brother Yu, and get back to your own barracks!'"

  These words were spoken very plainly and directly, Cui Ying's face suddenly turned bright red.

  She didn't think her father-in-law would be so open-minded, able to say such things casually...

  Alright. He's drunk and probably can't filter his words through the cerebral cortex anymore, so he just says whatever comes to mind.

  But what surprised her even more was yet to come.

  Yuan Si Lang heard this and swiftly moved forward like a gust of wind, and in one swift motion, he snatched Mu Ge from Cui Rong's hands.

  He moved incredibly fast, and in an instant, Xīu Gēr had already been securely hoisted onto his shoulders.

  Cui Ling let out a cry of surprise, "Fourth Brother, is that you?"

  Okay, she really didn't think that Fourth Brother was so big and sturdy, yet his movements were so agile. Xīng Brother was like a basketball, easily scooped up by him and placed onto his shoulders.

  Yuan Si Lang chuckled and waved his hand at Cui Ying, "It's getting late, Fifth Brother and Sister should get some rest earlier. I'll take the little rascal back too."

  He had barely finished speaking when he strode away on his incredibly long legs, walking swiftly and effortlessly.

  Before long, he stumbled and disappeared from everyone's sight.

  Cui Ling was still in a daze, when she suddenly felt her palm move slightly, as if it had been scratched by a cat's claw, and it felt a bit itchy.

  She turned around and saw Yuan Wulang's eyes glistening with water as he looked at her, "Ling'er, our camp is over there!"

  At night, it's hard to avoid a bit of trouble, but fortunately, he becomes more and more gentle, and she doesn't dislike anything.

  It was already the second day before long.

  Apart from Chinese New Year's Eve, it is probably the most important festival for ordinary people in a prosperous dynasty.

  The generals and soldiers of the great army in the northwest are far away from their hometown, defending their country on the border, with their heads tied to their belts, ready to sacrifice for the country at any time.

  At this new spring festival, he cannot reunite with his loved ones, and has no place to express his longing thoughts. The General who Guards the Country also feels deeply indebted in his heart.

  The old man thinks that it's better for everyone to have fun together than alone. Since he has a whole roasted sheep to eat, how can the soldiers below him not have any?

  So he immediately looked for Cui Ying and asked her if it was possible to have a whole lamb feast.

  Cui Ling carefully calculated that for 100,000 soldiers, if ten people shared one sheep, they would need at least 10,000 sheep.

  As for pickling and seasoning, it's not difficult, she just needs to make enough pickled ingredients.

  Setting up a barbecue grill and cooking over an open flame can make soldiers self-sufficient, which is also a kind of fun!

  But controlling the fire is the biggest difficulty, if it's undercooked, it's not clean to eat, if it's overcooked, the mutton will be tough, and if it's burnt, a good sheep will be wasted, and these people will have nothing to eat.

  She thought for a moment and then expressed her concerns.

  The General of the Nation's Protector waved his hand and laughed, saying, "Isn't it just 10,000 sheep? I'll have someone bring them over!"

  The imperial court's military pay was limited, but he himself was wealthy and generous, so he didn't care about that little bit of money.

  Even if he had to pay out of his own pocket to give the soldiers a good meal and have a good New Year, he would be more than happy.

  Lu Shifu had already become Choi Yong's trusted old assistant, and when he heard that they were going to roast a whole sheep, he couldn't stop drooling. In order to make this midnight feast happen, he hastily offered his suggestions.

  He carefully said, "Fifth Granny, do you think this will work? There are many cooks in the military camp. You tell them about this crucial point of fire control and have each one take charge of a part of the sheep, divide it up, and help the soldiers grasp this fire control, how is that?"

  Cui Ying thought for a moment, this was also a good idea, so he looked at General Town.

  The general nodded in agreement, "Very well, let it be so ordered!"

  Luckily, Cui Ying brought back all sorts of seasonings that she could carry this time, and they came in handy now.

  Although there were as many sheep as ten thousand, with Lu Shi's help and the cooperation of all the partners, she was not tired at all.

  Even if it's to make a large quantity of pickled, roasted and dipping sauces, she just opens her mouth, and once the formula is spoken, the partners will immediately take over.

  After the mutton is cleaned, it is first marinated with seasonings and then carried to a grill rack by people. Then, a fire is lit, and the mutton is roasted while being slowly turned over, brushed with sauce for coloring and flavoring, and this process is repeated for a long time.

  Although some of the soldiers had eaten roasted whole sheep before, they were in the minority after all.

  And even if there is food, it's often already made and brought out by others. Who has personally experienced roasting it themselves?

  Everyone felt quite novel and was full of enthusiasm at the time.

  As dusk falls, the northwest camp is ablaze with vigorous bonfires everywhere. The stars are scattered like a river of stars.

  Before long, they heard some soldiers excitedly shouting, "Hey, the whole roasted sheep here is done!"

  "Hey soldier, come and see if this sheep is edible?"

  "This mutton is so fragrant, it's incredibly delicious! I've never had anything this good to eat in my entire life!"

  "After eating such a delicious meal, even if I die for my country tomorrow, it's worth it!"

  "Big brother, I want to cry!"

  Lu Shifu was very accomplished, shuttling back and forth among the soldiers. From time to time, he would crouch down and teach the soldiers to wrap the fragrant and delicious mutton slices in the large white cabbage leaves that had been distributed beside them, and then put them in their mouths to chew.

  He smiled and said, "Mutton is delicious, but eating too much of it makes one feel greasy. It's better to wrap it in vegetables, this way it not only tastes good, but also refreshing and appetizing, and it gets rid of the greasiness. Fifth Granny taught me this, you try it!"

  On a cold winter day, there is no fresh green vegetable, and the only vegetarian dish that can be found is probably only Chinese cabbage.

  Cabbage that has been frostbitten is crispy and sweet, can be eaten raw without stir-frying.

  The warriors thought it was novel and were in a hurry to learn. Before long, another wave of applause erupted.

  The General of the Guards saw this lively scene and laughed heartily with satisfaction.

  He loves his soldiers like sons, and seeing these officers eating so happily is truly a comfort to him, and he feels very happy.

  At this time, a pungent aroma wafted over, and he hastily sat back in his own seat, asking very tensely, "Girl, can we eat this thing now?"

  Cui Ling personally took charge of her family's mutton dish, and she was mainly in charge of grasping the seasoning and watching the heat.

  Yuan Wulang was personally carrying a whole small sheep and kept rotating it.

  The couple worked together in harmony and after careful waiting, they finally managed to bring out the delicious dish with a big knife and a broad axe.

  The whole roasted sheep's skin is golden and crispy, shining with dazzling light.

  With a flourish, the finishing touches of cumin and other seasonings were sprinkled on, releasing a tantalizing aroma that wafted up into nostrils, making one's inner gluttons break free. Even the most reserved individuals couldn't help but swallow a few mouthfuls of saliva in the face of such deliciousness.

  Cut off a piece with a small knife, the meat inside is very tender and delicious, biting down has a moist feeling, closing your eyes and savoring carefully, you can feel the cotton candy-like texture, slowly melting in your mouth.

  The dips come in garlic flavor and spicy flavor, each with its own unique taste, and you can take what you need.

  The General of the Nation's Protectorate ate with relish, his laughter waves rising higher and higher.

  Yuan Sanlang and Yuan Silang were also mercilessly gnawing on their lamb skewers, joking around, at this moment when every second counts, who cares about appearances!

  Only Shi Xiao Si was the most thoughtful, he asked with utmost sincerity while biting on a piece of mutton, "Wu Biao's wife, does your family have any unmarried younger sisters?"

  His movements were unrefined, but his expression was very serious. "Is there anyone like you who can cook? You must tell me, really! When I return to Jingcheng, I'll go to the Anning Bo Mansion to propose!"

  Cui Ling did not think that Shi Xiao Si would suddenly become so thoughtful and farsighted.

  It's better to marry a wife who can cook like her than to always come to her house to eat for free.

  Unfortunately, his calculations were wrong.

  She proudly raised her chin, a good woman like her who can not only eat but also cook, is the only one in the entire Daxing Dynasty, there are no branches elsewhere!

  Everyone was enjoying their meal when suddenly the deputy general hastily came over from a distance and whispered a few words in the ear of General Town.

  The General's brow furrowed, his eyes flashed, and he said in a deep voice, "Ji Du? He came alone, saying he wanted to see me?"

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  Yes, no mistake, and there is one more update!