Furthermore, since Li Fusheng was bothered by this issue, it implied that the army's upper echelons, likely both Lords, had already issued similar instructions for the upcoming battles.
Li Fusheng, who was accustomed to and fond of killing, was a key figure to be reined in.
Soon, the hot dishes arrived. They were all exquisitely prepared, and Li Fusheng ate with great satisfaction, meticulously finishing every last morsel. He even used a steamed bun to soak up the remaining sauce from each plate, ensuring not a single drop went to waste.
Chief Zheng had no choice but to follow suit, using a steamed bun to mop up his sauce as well.
After they had eaten their fill, Zheng Fan went to settle the bill. He still wasn't in the habit of carrying silver, so he left a jade pendant he carried as collateral, saying he would pay and redeem it the next time he came to dine.
This jade pendant was merely a trinket; though it was worth a fair bit, it served no special purpose.
