When the Baihe River flows out of Ximuling and enters the snow-covered tundra, there is a huge step-like drop near Baihewang. Moreover, the river is full of reefs, making it difficult for ordinary ships to pass except for steamships like the Starry Night Goddess. It is known as the "Land of White Rivers".
Especially during the long dry season in winter, the reefs are exposed and the boat can be destroyed if you are not careful. Small boats are easy to turn around, so boats plying the Baihe Channel are generally not large. Only the Ximu spaceship in Wu Chen's territory is a three-masted longship.
As Ximu collar becomes increasingly prosperous, the waterway across Ximu from "Dahukou" to "Baihewang" becomes increasingly busy. One Starry Night Lady is obviously not enough. This is also the original intention of the housekeeper to salvage the Silver Moon Snow Prince's longship. Unexpectedly, fate revealed an ancient secret buried in the long river of time. Sometimes the lord thinks of the Clockwork God's Memory Orb, disguised as the Dwemer Nether Orb, which stores copies of his memories. Is this Silver Moon also a "foreshadowing" laid in advance by the former lord?
But Wu Chen did not emerge out of thin air a memory copy related to it, and it was most likely not the case.
The Silver Moon, anchored at Ximu Shipyard, has also completed all modifications to the steamship. Later, we will go up and down with the Starry Night Goddess. The Silver Moon is responsible for the passage north to Windhelm City, and the Starry Night Goddess is responsible for the passage southward to Rift City.
"Is there a suitable candidate for the captain of the Silver Moon?" Wu Chen would definitely ask.
"Master, please take a look." The housekeeper, who had been prepared in advance, sent her a list of favorites.
"Dark Elf Asara Queen Vere." Wu Chen read her name gently.
"Star Pupil Ashara Quin'vail" is a refugee from Morrowind. She and her family died or were separated during the migration. During her long journey, she learned to skillfully wield a sword and bow, and to move silently in the shadows. While the drunkards in Windhelm were busy wooing her, she learned how to steal their wallets while refusing to welcome her. As a "lowly gray person" in the city, she is not willing to be just a tavern girl in the New Gnisis Cornerclub. When she overheard someone talking loudly in the tavern about the Lord of Brookwood looking for an experienced captain, Asara decided to try her luck in Brookwood.
"I admire her courage, Master." Seeing the lord's surprise, the housekeeper smiled.
"Okay, Alicia. The distance between a tavern girl and an experienced captain seems to be as far away as her home province of Morrowind." Wu Chen sighed with a smile.
"Indeed, my dear master." The housekeeper expressed her thoughts: "But the destination of the Silver Moon is Windhelm City, isn't it? In Windhelm City and the harbor where fish and dragons are mixed, just say the name of Star Eye. Avoid a lot of unnecessary trouble and get a lot of unexpected help.”
"Understood." Wu Chen nodded lightly: "Where are the crew members of the Silver Moon? They are also waitresses from the corner club, right?"
"Here it is." The housekeeper sent another carefully selected list.
Silver Moon members: Thyshara Daraht, Choronis, Kartika, Elisewin, Jolayil.
Wu Chen was impressed by the names of several people. They should all be long-famous Skyrim heroes, but it’s rare that they are a complete sister group: SkyDream Maidens. As for proficiency in navigation, it seems that inland waterways are not very necessary.
Of course, the lord also has his own considerations. As a powerful steamship that only sails on inland rivers. The Silver Moon can indeed greatly lower the technical threshold for crew members. Plus practice makes perfect, and the crew can work together flawlessly with a little practice. This is also the inherent learning talent of brave men.
"Okay, I'll do as you say." The housekeeper's efforts were recognized by the lord.
"As ordered." The housekeeper's choice actually has a deeper meaning. Experienced captains will not choose inland waterways easily. Just like an experienced sailor wouldn't board a river merchant ship. Or perhaps experienced miners won't settle for just digging for coal. The pursuit of maximizing profits is always the first choice for adventurers. No one is exempt.
After handling the territorial government affairs, the deceased Blood Drink Marina & Faranu, who were in charge of the lord's kitchen, sent the dinner menu: "Sunlight Souffl", "Imperial Mushroom Sauce", "Life" "Water of Life", "Leek and Cheese Crostata", "Lavender and Honey Bread", paired with delicious vegetable soup, and the indispensable skyline The most representative delicacy: "Sweet Roll".
As the Skyrim Wardens always say: Let me guess, someone stole your sweet roll?
The implication is that this is not bad, it must be a big event.
Of course, the main dish tonight must be the luxurious Yellow Turban Grilled Mammoth Steak.
Speaking of Tianji’s delicacies, we have to mention the famous book "Strange Flavors". You must know that this book only mentions two dishes: sunny soufflé and delicious vegetable soup.
Of course, there is also a dark dish among the many gourmet recipes in Tianji, "Swarm Ant Pie Recipe": Nest ants mix tomato paste with water, pepper, honey, and salt, cook it, and then put it with cabbage, potatoes, carrots, and apples. Bake on bread.
From a simple eater's perspective, this recipe seems to work.
Of course, "dog meat is not on the table." Nest ant pie would not be the way to entertain your lord.
"Master..." Marina, one of the two chefs, seemed to have something to say.
"What's wrong?" Wu Chen was very satisfied with tonight's menu.
"A lot of food has been lost in the kitchen these days." Marlena said cautiously. After all, the Graystone Castle only has the lord and the Gisethian bodyguards. Speculation without solid evidence can easily damage a close relationship.
"Why, someone really stole your sweet rolls?" Wu Chen said with a joking smile. Marina's doubts were dispelled in just one sentence.
"It's not just sweet rolls. Puddings, meat dumplings, fish fillets, lamb legs, beef, pheasants, venison steaks..." Marina breathed a sigh of relief and counted her treasures: "All are missing."
"Huh?" This is strange. Such large-scale food loss does warrant suspicion.
"Master?" Another chef, Faranu, pointed lightly at the top of his head: "Is he the strange guest you brought back from Ansor Mountain..."
"Since you are a guest, why did you steal it?" The housekeeper was puzzled.
"Who says it's not?" The two chefs thought so too.
The ladies in the lord's study, Gisei Ying, were talking quietly to each other. The lord behind the desk seemed to be deep in thought.
"Master?" The housekeeper knew that Wu Chen must have discovered something.
"Call Uliya and let's go to the kitchen and have a look." Wu Chen said with a smile.
"As commanded."
Archangel Uriah is the strongest warrior guarding the Graystone Castle. Unless necessary, such as sleeping, dining, and attending work. She spent most of her time guarding the Twin Towers. The limited movement is mostly within the six or seven-story towering twin towers of the graystone castle: the Astrology Pavilion, the Big Bell Tower, the Observation Tower, the Dragon Falling Platform, and the Golden Spire.
After receiving Wu Chen's order, Archangel Ulia took the "Dragon Drop Elevator" to the lord's study to join Wu Chen and others. The group then headed to the lord's kitchen in the underground hall.
The underground hall is the base center of the Greystone Castle. The stone dome ring corridor that bypasses the roots of the golden tree in the vestibule is connected to numerous underground buildings: the Dwemer Steam Room, the Lord's Kitchen, the Graystone Vault, the Tarn Prison, etc., as well as the auxiliary buildings set up between adjacent buildings leading to various locations. "elevator entrance". There is also an arch port dedicated to the lord at the end of the circular corridor.
