Volume One, Chapter 50: Xu Da and Tang Who Learned of the People from the Future!

As Xu Miaoyun gradually increased the power of the small fan, Xu Miaoqing’s eyes grew even wider with astonishment.

“My goodness! Is this truly not some divine treasure?”

“An object from the future that’s this powerful? It’s practically on par with a celestial artifact!”

“This is so much more comfortable than waving a fan, and it doesn’t tire your arms!”

Feeling the refreshing breeze from the small fan, Xu Miaoqing couldn’t help but marvel.

Soon, the three of them arrived at the palace where the banquet was held.

“Father, Mother, Father-in-law, Uncle Tang, elder brother, and sister-in-law,” Zhu Di greeted everyone inside politely one by one.

Inside were Old Zhu and Empress Ma, Zhu Biao and Lady Chang, the family of Zhu Xiongying, as well as Xu Da and Tang He, each accompanied by their sons.

The group was gathered, enjoying plates of crayfish, having already eaten quite a bit.

Afterwards, Zhu Di handed the crayfish to the cook to heat up, then took Xu Miaoyun and Xu Miaoqing to join the seating.

“Miaoyun, Miaoqing, you must try this crayfish.”

“Alright!” the sisters replied in unison.

Having witnessed the power of the small fan, the two were even more eager to taste this delicacy from the future called crayfish, certain it would be delicious.

And indeed, the crayfish did not disappoint.

Seeing the crayfish, Xu Miaoyun’s face lit up with delight, and she instinctively licked her lips.

“So this is crayfish? It looks absolutely delicious!”

“Here, Ayun, taste it and tell me what you think.”

Zhu Di peeled a crayfish and fed it to Xu Miaoyun himself.

Her eyes brightened instantly. “Mmm~ this crayfish is unbelievably tasty!”

“Tsk!” Seeing them feed each other affectionately, Xu Miaoqing couldn’t help but pout, then picked up a crayfish, but was unsure how to peel it.

“Miaoqing, you don’t know how? Let me teach you. This is how you peel crayfish!”

Zhu Biao noticed her hesitation and laughed as he picked up one and began peeling it skillfully.

Then, he fed the peeled crayfish to Lady Chang.

She looked blissful as she tasted it. “Thank you, husband!”

Having been fed twice in a row, Xu Miaoqing felt a bit embarrassed.

She picked up a crayfish, lowered her head to avoid their teasing, and imitated Zhu Biao’s method. Soon, she peeled it successfully and popped it into her mouth.

“My goodness! How can food be this delicious!”

After biting into the crayfish, Xu Miaoqing’s eyes shone brightly.

In all her years, she had eaten plenty of shrimp, but never anything this flavorful.

Likewise, Empress Ma, Lady Chang, Zhu Xiongying, and the father and son Xu Da and Tang He—also tasting crayfish for the first time—were all amazed by its exquisite flavor, constantly voicing their praise.

One after another, they couldn’t stop eating!

Tang He asked Zhu Yuanzhang, “Your Majesty, where does this crayfish come from?”

“I want to catch some myself and have the cook prepare them.”

“It’s from the Americas. You can go catch them,” Zhu Yuanzhang replied without looking up.

Tang He frowned in confusion. “The Americas? What kind of place is that?”

“Uncle Tang, crayfish originally come from the Americas,” Zhu Biao smiled, then shifted the topic. “But we got them from Jiang Lin, a person from over six hundred years in the future!”

“A person from the future?” Tang He furrowed his brows.

Though a general by nature and not as intellectually sharp as the civil ministers Li Shanchang and Hu Weiyong, he was no fool to be easily deceived.

“Prince, what nonsense are you spouting? Someone from over six hundred years in the future? Even a fool wouldn’t believe that!”

Hearing this, Xu Da also looked skeptical and turned to Zhu Yuanzhang.

“Your Majesty, you better keep an eye on the Prince!”

“What’s wrong with that? Talking recklessly? You dare fool Uncle Xu and Uncle Tang?”

Seeing the situation, Zhu Yuanzhang cleared his throat, preparing to defend Zhu Biao.

“Old Xu, Old Tang, Biao isn’t lying. I can vouch for him.”

“A few days ago, I also met that person from over six hundred years in the future.”

“If you don’t believe Biao, you can’t possibly not believe me!” Old Zhu laughed heartily.

Hearing Zhu Yuanzhang’s words, Xu Da and Tang He’s curiosity was instantly piqued.

To them, the venerable Old Zhu who had fought alongside them to establish the Ming dynasty was someone they deeply respected and admired.

What’s going on? Could there really be someone from the future?

Just as Xu Da and Tang He were half convinced, Empress Ma spoke up:

“I can also testify for Zhongba and Biao; I have seen that person from the future.”

“Otherwise, along with Xiongying, we might have been in serious trouble.”

“Thanks to Jiang Lin for detoxifying me, or else I’d be in trouble too,” Lady Chang added in agreement.

Xu Da’s face showed concern. “What? You were poisoned?”

“Chang, tell the uncles what happened!” Tang He joined in.

Xu Da nodded. The two of them were sworn brothers with Chang Yuchun, so naturally Lady Chang was regarded as one of their own.

Zhu Biao apologized with a troubled look, “Uncles, I didn’t take good care of Lady Chang...”

After hearing this, Xu Da and Tang He, who had been doubtful, were now convinced.

After all—

One was their respected sister-in-law, the other was the daughter of their good brother Chang Yuchun.

With their testimonies, plus those of Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao, it was hard to continue doubting.

Otherwise!

Why would this family tease them so mercilessly?

Xu Da then leaned toward Old Zhu. “Your Majesty, please tell me more about this person from the future.”

“Yes, just now my sister-in-law said that without that person from the future, she and Xiongying would have been in trouble. And Lady Chang mentioned poisoning—what exactly happened?” Tang He’s face was full of curiosity as he also approached Old Zhu.

Seeing the brothers’ interest in Jiang Lin, Old Zhu smiled and looked at Zhu Biao.

“Biao, why don’t you tell your uncles, starting from your first encounter with Jiang Lin three days ago...”

“Alright, Father!” Zhu Biao nodded and began to recount the story to the two uncles.

A while later, Old Zhu was eating the crayfish.

The spicy, numbing flavor combined with the warmth of the room quickly caused him to break into a sweat.

He wiped his forehead several times with his sleeve, only to be drenched again moments later.

At that moment!

Zhu Yuanzhang took out the small fan, switched it to the highest setting, and used it to cool himself down.

A cool breeze blew nearby, and Xu Da happened to feel it unintentionally. It was incredibly refreshing, and he instinctively turned his head to look...