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Chapter 1387: Chapter 1361: Incurring the Dragon’s Wrath

If they were just hawthorn berries, one might not find them so delicious, but the key is that there’s sticky white rice sandwiched in the middle, which makes the texture completely different.

After Emperor Wu of Han, Liu Che, finished eating, for some unknown reason, he suddenly had a craving for food.

During these past days, he didn’t have any appetite at all, no matter what he tried to eat, he couldn’t stomach it, yet he managed to finish these two skewers of candied hawthorn.

"Delicious, truly delicious, deeply to my liking," Liu Che said with a smile.

The ministers, hearing this, instantly relaxed from their tense state.

Just moments ago, Emperor Wu of Han had been in a towering rage, making everyone apprehensive, feeling as though their heads were barely hanging by a thread.

Several chefs even faced punishment, or execution, because their dishes failed to please Liu Che.

The ministers, witnessing this situation, broke out into a cold sweat.

Seeing Liu Che happy, they knew their lives were saved; how could this not bring joy to the ministers?

Just moments ago, they had misunderstood Ye Chen, never imagining that the one who saved them in their time of peril was this oddly dressed individual.

Some even hoped to see Ye Chen incur royal wrath and face execution, but fortunately that didn’t happen, otherwise they couldn’t escape either.

"As long as Your Majesty enjoys it, I can deliver it again in the future," Ye Chen said with a smile.

As a delivery person, being able to deliver on time and satisfy the customer means his task is complete.

"Someone, quickly summon the Imperial Kitchen chefs to prepare a meal for me, I want to eat," Liu Che suddenly said to the eunuch.

This statement left everyone in the hall even more astonished: not only had the emperor eaten two skewers of something called candied hawthorn, but he actually wanted a meal too; truly remarkable.

Everyone looked at Ye Chen with admiration in their eyes, believing Ye Chen to be an extraordinary person; otherwise, how could he make Emperor Wu of Han, who had no appetite, suddenly crave food?

Emperor Wu of Han, too, found his sudden appetite surprising.

"Your Majesty, all the chefs from the Imperial Kitchen are here, and a few have already been executed as per your orders," the eunuch whispered to Emperor Wu of Han.

"Release these chefs, have them quickly prepare food for me, the faster the better," Emperor Wu of Han said loudly.

The chef kneeling on the ground finally let out a sigh of relief; they couldn’t believe they would walk out of the hall alive.

Having watched their companions be executed, they were naturally on edge, their hearts in their throats.

"Did you hear that? The emperor has spared your lives, quickly give thanks, and start preparing," the eunuch said to the kneeling chefs.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for sparing our lives," the chefs said in unison.

They couldn’t believe their luck came so suddenly, it felt like heaven and earth.

After saying this, the chefs quickly stood up and headed out of the hall.

"Ye Chen, why did the thing you gave me make me want to eat?" Emperor Wu of Han asked Ye Chen with a puzzled expression.

"This is an appetizer pill, it’s meant to enhance appetite," Ye Chen said, feigning mystery.

In fact, it was just hawthorn berries sandwiched with rice and then dipped in boiling syrup.

"So it’s actually miracle medicine," Liu Che said thoughtfully.

He knew this was no ordinary thing, definitely rare, and he even regarded Ye Chen as an extraordinary person.

How could Emperor Wu of Han possibly neglect such a person?

"Quickly, grant him a seat," Liu Che commanded.

As soon as the words fell, a eunuch appeared out of nowhere with a chair, placing it in front of Ye Chen.

Ye Chen sat down without hesitation, he had been standing for quite some time and felt aches in his back and waist, so sitting down for a rest was just right.

"Where did you get this appetizer pill from?" Liu Che asked Ye Chen.

"I encountered an Immortal in the mountains who gave this to me, and upon hearing that Your Majesty was unwilling to eat, I offered this treasure to you in the hopes it might help," Ye Chen said casually.

He thought he couldn’t possibly say it came from modern times, even if he did say so, nobody would believe him and it might even cause trouble.

Ye Chen casually made something up, yet Liu Che actually believed him.

Seeing Liu Che’s expression, Ye Chen found it amusing, thinking to himself how gullible ancient emperors could be, believing whatever they were told.

However, it wasn’t about Liu Che being gullible; it was just that those two skewers of candied hawthorn were so miraculous, sweet and sour, and stimulated his appetite.

During these days, Liu Che had been troubled by his inability to eat, not even the presence of beauty by his side could interest him.

After chatting with Ye Chen for a bit, Liu Che even felt a sense of regret for not meeting him sooner.

The two of them hit it off, and unlike others, Ye Chen spoke to him without soft-spoken timidity.

This made Emperor Wu of Han feel that Ye Chen was different, further convincing him that Ye Chen was extraordinary.

In ancient times, emperors were always in awe of extraordinary individuals, seeking to befriend them.

As a result, Liu Che’s attitude towards Ye Chen was obviously different from others, without oppressive airs of superiority.

After a while, the eunuch whispered to Liu Che, "Your Majesty, lunch is ready, please move to the dining location."

"Ye Chen, why don’t you join me for the meal, it’s much more enjoyable with someone to accompany me," Liu Che said to Ye Chen with a smile.

Upon hearing Liu Che’s words, people were astonished; they never imagined the reigning emperor would invite a foreign envoy to share a meal.

Observing Liu Che’s completely different attitude towards Ye Chen, everyone was curious.

In fact, not just Liu Che, but everyone admired Ye Chen too. After all, making Emperor Wu of Han suddenly crave food isn’t something an ordinary person can achieve.

These past days, these people had exhaustively tried various methods without any success.

Yet with Ye Chen’s appearance, the tense situation not only resolved but also brought such joy to Emperor Wu of Han.

Such circumstances were rare; some even anticipated that Ye Chen would undoubtedly receive imperial favor and be granted high-ranking positions and titles.

"No, Your Majesty, I won’t accompany you for the meal," Ye Chen said, waving his hand and standing up to leave.

No one expected Ye Chen to have such an attitude; they knew dining with Emperor Wu of Han is of great honor, implying boundless prospects.

Yet Ye Chen declined in public, leaving everyone somewhat incredulous.

Some even worried for Ye Chen, knowing he might have offended the emperor by doing so.

Incurring imperial wrath meant certain death, surely Ye Chen would be executed.