Chapter 40: Mutations

The snow in the Western Regions seems to be a boring Korean drama, but it is still a serial. The plan of hunting was pushed back and forth, and Yun Xiao had to look and see, look and see, and look at the snow scene that he didn't feel anything.

Seven days of snow in a row allowed Yun Xiao to really see what it means to be called a blizzard, but fortunately, there is a lot of snow on the grassland. The wind is not small either. The wind in Helan Mountain was very violent, and the snow on the ground was swept away by the wind and thrown out of the city before it could be stored. Then the snow outside the city was thrown in again, and Yun Xiao helplessly watched the seven-day siege of the city.

God finally finished sifting through the snowflakes in the dustpan, and the golden crow poked its head out of the horizon again. Once again, a golden light enveloped the land. The snow on the ground reflected the long-lost sunlight a little dazzlingly, and everyone was dressed like a giant beast.

The Donghu people were covered with animal skins of various colors, and they walked on the streets like all kinds of monsters in the cold wind.

Yun Xiao rode on the horse, and now he regretted giving his carriage to the king of Donghu. At this time, one should sit in a warm carriage, and not ride on a horse and drink the wind. However, thinking of the beautiful scenery of Danxia in Zhangye, Yun Xiao thinks that it is worth it to suffer from this bit of freezing.

And I heard that there are hot springs in the mountains, which makes Yun Xiao a little itchy. Soaking in a hot spring in a foreign country should be a good choice.

With infinite longing for the Danxia landform, Yun Xiao left Zhangye City under the guidance of the chief steward. What Yun Xiao didn't expect was that the ecological environment of Zhangye in the Han Dynasty was so good. There are still large poplar forests so close to the city.

It is said that Populus euphratica is a sacred tree in the nine heavens, which has taken root for thousands of years, germinated for thousands of years, and has grown into fruit for thousands of years. Even if it is cut off from life, it will not fall for a thousand years after death, and even if it is poured down, it will not rot for a thousand years. With such a characterful growth process, it is no wonder that poplar forests are almost extinct in the 21st century.

When the blizzard stopped, the small animals trapped in the caves came out to feed. The goshawk stretched out his bow and arrows, and in a short time several hares were hanging on his horse's buttocks. This guy is now interested in the eagle hovering in the sky, but the golden eagle can't shoot it even if it flies too high and tries its best. The goshawk had to stop.

Fifty miles from the city there is a large manor, which belongs to Zalandin. Yun Xiao didn't see Zalandin at the gate of the manor, which made his brows furrow.

A steward ran to the front of the chief steward, and after giving a salute, he said, "The king sent someone to summon the eldest prince back to the city in the morning, and when the eldest prince left, he told me to wait for a good reception for the Han envoys." After he had finished meeting the king, he came to hunt in the mountains with the Han envoys. ”

"The Han envoy asked for forgiveness, and the eldest prince was temporarily summoned by the king. Please also ask the Han envoy to rest here for a day. I think tomorrow the Great Prince will be back. There are good hot springs in Zhuangzi. Han envoys can enjoy it. ”

The chief steward's words were very respectful, and Yun Xiao had to nod helplessly. Waiting for his father is a big deal, and Zalandin's father is still the king of Donghu.

Zalandin's estate is very large, covering more than thirty acres. If it is in Chang'an, I am afraid that only the royal courtyard will be so big. However, this is nothing in the vast and sparsely populated Western Regions. I heard that a large area along the Tata River was the manor of King Donghu. The wetlands are beautiful and cool in the summer. King Donghu often spent the whole summer there.

The chief steward was very stammering with Yun Xiao. Although there is not much food in Donghu. But the chief steward was very attentive to this foul-mouthed envoy, for these days there is no shortage of rewards from Yunxiao.

Hand-grilled mutton is a traditional Western cuisine, which Yun Xiao used to eat on the grasslands of Inner Mongolia. When I arrived in Donghu, it was the first time to eat hand-grilled mutton. This is usually the food of the herders. Hand-grilled mutton and pickled wild onions unique to the grassland are the favorite food of herders. However, the upper class of Donghu is not interested in this delicacy, and they like to eat roasted whole sheep brushed with honey water.

There was actually fresh cantaloupe here, which made Yun Xiao a little surprised.

Since I arrived in Donghu, I have eaten dried cantaloupe. I actually ate fresh cantaloupe today, which made Yun Xiao, who hadn't eaten cantaloupe for several years, happy.

"The big steward, why do I always eat dried cantaloupe when I come to Donghu. And you have fresh cantaloupe to eat here? ”

Eating the sweet and delicious cantaloupe, Yun Xiao raised the question in his heart.

"What does the Han envoy call this thing? Hami melon? We all call it melon, and this thing is not a delicacy in Donghu. You don't even need to plant it, there are a lot of them in the mountains. The children of the shepherd's family often went to the mountains to pick up some and come back to eat, but the nobles did not eat this kind of cheap food. They only eat dried melons that have been dried, because after drying, the food contains the power of the sun god. It will make the people who eat it exert their strength, and the body will be strong and not invaded by diseases.

There was a cellar in the estate, and the herdsmen had some of it. I also stumbled upon it today, so I used it for the Han envoy to try it. If the Han envoy likes it, you can bring more when you go back. ”

Yun Xiao was depressed, and there was the mysterious power of the sun in the dried fruits. I've heard of ultraviolet sterilization, but I can't see any need for sterilization in this natural thing without pesticides.

Cantaloupe is very shelf-stable, and sometimes it can be stored for a month at room temperature without any problems. Presumably, at such a low temperature, it should not be a problem to store it for three or two months.

After eating a whole cool and delicious cantaloupe, Yun Xiao felt that eating hand-grilled mutton was not so greasy. Melons and fruits are rare in winter, and only those who are full of superstition about the sun god will put fresh melons and fruits and eat those dried fruits.

Goshawks, tigers, and Batu were even more happy to gnaw on the side. followed Yun Xiao and learned to talk a lot, especially after the Yun family had greenhouse vegetables. Even Batu, who has no meat and is unhappy, will often get a cucumber or something to nibble on a few bites.

After coming to Donghu for so long, don't think about green food. Now even canned fruit is available in limited quantities, after all, that's all there is to bring. Now each sergeant can only eat half a canned yellow peach every day, which makes Yun Jiayong, who is very unsuitable.

"Steward, please help me buy a batch of melons. As much as you want, send it to my place in the city, and pay for it. ”

It is rare to see melons and fruits in winter, and with this thing, you may be able to fill the mouths of the villagers.

After enjoying a sumptuous lunch, the chief steward took Yun Xiao to the hot spring bath.

The bathroom is very luxurious, and it has to fight with the Yun family. The maid used a wooden shovel to pour snow and ice into the steaming hot spring water, which was obviously not too hot.

The blended hot spring water flows down the sink through a gate and is poured into the white marble bath. Yun Xiao tried it with his hands, and it was just the right amount of heat and cold.

The chief steward was very discerning, patted the slap, and the waiters in the bathroom retreated. Only six young girls with scarves and masks were left here.

Goshawk and Goshu carefully inspected every nook and cranny and saw that there were indeed only six young girls. Again, there was nothing here that could be used as a blade except a wooden shovel. Only then did he retreat with confidence and guard the door with a saber on his shoulder.

The bathroom was steaming with fog, and the maids' clothes couldn't be thinner. The dew could no longer be revealed, and the two maids stepped forward to untie Yun Xiao's wide clothes.

The hot spring water was very hot, and Yun Xiao closed his eyes comfortably. This hot spring is a little different from the hot spring on Yunjiali Mountain, as if there are more minerals in it. Even though it is mixed with a lot of snow water, it still makes the skin slippery and greasy, as if it has been soaped.

The sound of water sounded, and Yun Xiao opened his eyes slightly. I saw two maids stripped of their thin clothes and stepped into the pool naked. Four slippery little hands kneaded Yun Xiao's body, looking like a professional. There is also a bit of force in the hand, especially when pressed on the shoulder and neck, it is very comfortable.

Yun Xiao was about to moan, and the two maids looked at Yun Xiao with a small smile.

The seductive eyes of the alien girl made Yun Xiao feel unbearable, and the little brother slowly reacted. Stand up and explore around, hoping to find a warm place to get into.

The two interracial girls obviously saw Yun Xiao's reaction, and laughed and kneaded Yun Xiao's shoulders. Suddenly, the two of them glanced at each other, and their powerful hands clasped Yun Xiao's shoulder blades at the same time. At the same time, a jade hand stuck Yun Xiao's neck, and Yun Xiao was immediately caught like a chicken.

"Han makes you so free...... a cold voice came into Yun Xiao's ears. (To be continued......)