"Xiao Erzi, Xiao Sanzi! Set up another fire!"
"Okay!"
"Master! Master! We need fire over here too!"
Two fires were lit, one for simmering fish soup and one for roasting meat.
The Prince stood off to the side, smiling as he watched it all. He did not disturb them, nor did he go over to help. He knew this was just a few children playing a game.
After eating and drinking their fill, the five little ones leaned against Demon Bear by the river, rubbing their bellies and laughing happily. A child's happiness was that simple. It did not need to be grand or particular; it was as if they could find fun in anything.
After they had rested for quite a while, the Prince looked at Luo Yunji, who was sitting beside him. "A few days ago, Imperial City sent over a batch of imperial gifts. Among them were several ingredients I have never seen before! They are said to have been offered as tribute by a kingdom very far from us."
"Are they tasty?" Luo Yunji hurriedly turned to look at the Prince and asked after hearing this.
"I do not know!" The Prince had never eaten them either, so he did not know what they tasted like.
"Where are they? I'll take them to Little Senior Brother!"
"I can give them to you. But there are conditions!" the prince said with a smile.
"What conditions?" Luo Yunji looked doubtful.
"Come back with me first!" The Prince did not say it outright, deciding to bring him back first.
"All right!" They had already been playing outside for so long; it was time to go back. Besides, Luo Yunji was a little tired from playing too.
Luo Yunji still rode Demon Bear. The Quadruplets tidied up the fires, then