Restart the Disaster of Another World

Jing Yao bought a pig in the village. After the butcher slaughtered it, he cut it into pieces and distributed it to various villages. The meat was reserved for the strong laborers who did the hard work, while the others could only eat vegetables and rice.

The pork was given to Qian's daughter-in-law to cook, along with the other vegetables. There were two full pots, and the aroma of the meat could be smelled from more than ten miles away.

When the time came, Zhou Lin struck the gong and everyone went over to line up. They were already hungry because they had eaten meat at noon and received their money in the evening.

The copper coins were strung together with red thread, each string weighing a hundred coins, and they were heavy.

Everyone is so happy! I am speechless.

Several children were forced to serve in the army, and they hated the officials above them. They had thought before that the money would be paid every ten days, and they were afraid that the officials would find an excuse to deduct some of the money later. But now they took the money in their hands and counted it, and found that there was no shortage of money, a full one hundred.

Even the woman and her husband who came later were extremely excited holding the silver, with light shining in their eyes. The feeling was simply indescribable.

They can also earn money like men.

"I've lived for so many years, but this is the first time I've seen so much money." A woman couldn't help crying.

Her husband quickly comforted her: "Don't cry, don't cry, we have been paid. We can make money every day from now on."

"Yes, this is the first time I've earned so much money. I feel like I've become rich all of a sudden." said another woman.

"That's great. With this money we can buy food." A young man said excitedly.

"That's right, we finally don't have to suffer from poverty anymore and can live a good life." Everyone echoed.

These people are from poor families, and they can't even get enough food to eat, let alone see so much money. Now, they finally have the opportunity to make money and feel the hope and joy of life.

In this era, women and husbands have always been regarded as vulnerable groups, relying on men to make money to support the family. But now, they can also make money through their own efforts, and this sense of accomplishment and pride is indescribable.

They were grateful to Jing Yao for giving them this job opportunity, which enabled them to change their destiny.

The wages were paid to hundreds of people from nine villages, and more than several hundred taels of silver were spent at once.

Although each person only received a little over a hundred coins, due to the large number of people, plus other expenses such as food, the total cost was quite high.

One of the guards muttered quietly, "Boss, you see these villages have always been poor, and it has been like this for generations."

Others chimed in, “Yes, yes.”

The guards also began to worry, fearing that their efforts and money would be wasted in the end.

A few hundred taels of silver was not a small amount for them, but it was not enough to make them so surprised that they could not close their mouths.

The guards who were able to enter the palace and serve the emperor either had real abilities or a good family background.

So much silver was used up in just ten days. If it took a month to dig the river, I'm afraid all the silver would be wasted.

However, when they saw the villagers working hard, receiving meager wages, counting money with trembling hands and red eyes, they couldn't help feeling a little sad.

This place is so poor that people live worse than the cattle and horses in their homes.

Zhou Lin looked at the scene in front of him and couldn't help but sigh in his heart. Even if it was a drought, why didn't they move away? This question has always troubled him. Later, he asked Fang Zichen about this matter, and after getting the answer, he understood the reason.

It turns out that Qingyang County was not so poor at the beginning. At first, people could barely fill their stomachs. However, as taxes increased, everyone's life became increasingly difficult.

Although the saying goes "It's hard to leave your hometown", when you can't even get enough food to eat, leaving your hometown becomes an inevitable choice. But where should you move to?

The people did not have enough money, and if they went to the town, the livelihood of their families would become a big problem.

They need to consider the cost of food, water, shelter, etc. Although they can find jobs, they are not easy to come by and are usually only for men.

Living in a town, apart from breathing fresh air, everything else needs to be purchased with money.

So how can one support a family with a meager salary? If one moves to another village, there will be many difficulties as well.

There may not be enough land to farm, or other villagers may already be occupying the resources.

In this case, how can the new people who move in survive? These are real problems.

After understanding the truth, the guards fell silent. A few of them talked about the benefits Jing Yao had given to everyone and asked everyone to line up to receive them.

Several men carefully carried a piece of tofu and hurried towards home.

During this period, they have been busy cooking for the construction site. As the weather gets hotter, they also thoughtfully help make refreshing soups and deliver them to every corner.

Sometimes, they were so busy that they even missed time for meals, but Jing Yao believed that their contributions were no less than those who toiled on the construction site, so he would always give them extra food to take home.

These husbands were very simple and kind, and although they were a little embarrassed to accept this kindness, they were all very happy to be able to take some food home.

At the end of the ten days, in addition to paying them the wages they deserved, Jing Yao also prepared a piece of tofu for each person as a welfare benefit.

The land here is compacted and the river channel is difficult to dig, so every shovel and hoe required strenuous work.

After only a few days of working, blisters appeared on the palms of our hands. When they broke, we could see the red flesh inside.

Some teenage boys and girls were in tears because of the pain, but no one stopped.

They gritted their teeth and continued to work.

Sweat soaked his clothes, slid down his cheeks and dripped onto the ground.

Although it was hard work, there was a glimmer of hope in everyone's eyes.

When Jing Yao saw this scene, he really admired their perseverance and spirit, so he wanted to compensate everyone.

Everyone who got the tofu was so excited that they could hardly control themselves. They all had tears in their eyes and kept saying good things about Wen Yu.

"Your Excellency is a very kind person."

"God has opened his eyes. This is a blessing for Qingyang County."

The people sighed.

They knew that if it weren't for the arrival of this adult, they might still be living in dire straits.

Now, with such an opportunity, how could they not cherish it?

Even if they get blisters on their hands, they are willing to persevere.

Because this is not only for oneself, but also for the future of the entire Qingyang County.

They believe that as long as they work hard, they will be able to live a better life.

"A Rong, you're back!" The old lady from the neighboring house greeted Cao Rong warmly when she saw him.

Cao Rong smiled and nodded, responding: "Yes!"

The old woman asked worriedly, "Are you working for the county magistrate now?"

Cao Rong smiled and replied: "Yes."

Cao Rong thought to himself: The previous officials of Qingyang County were all notorious, and this old lady was probably worried that the new Lord Wen would be the same as them. But in fact, Lord Wen was a good official who was honest and upright and cared about the people.

Cao Rong was a little worried before, he didn't know how the new county magistrate would treat them. However, after some contact with those officers and soldiers, he found that Lord Wen was completely different from the previous officials.

Cao Rong returned home with a trepidation. As soon as he entered the house, he saw his mother standing at the door waiting for him. Mother Cao asked with concern: "Arong, are you back?"

Cao Rong smiled and nodded, and replied: "Yes, mother, I am back. Look, I also brought you something - tofu."

Cao's mother looked at the tofu in his hand curiously and asked puzzledly: "What is tofu? I have never heard of this kind of food."

Cao Rong explained: "This is a delicious food made by the county magistrate. It can be eaten with soy sauce. It tastes very good. You will definitely like it."

After hearing this, Cao's mother frowned and scolded, "How can you take things so casually? What if you offend the adults?"

Cao Rong quickly comforted his mother: "Mom, don't worry. This is because I performed well at work, and the master specially rewarded me. He is a very good person and is very kind to us."

Cao's mother was still worried and continued to remind her: "No matter what, the Lord is our father and mother. You must be careful and never offend him."

Cao Rong nodded obediently, indicating that he understood: "I know, mother. I won't cause any trouble, please rest assured."

After that, Cao Rong handed the tofu to his mother and taught her how to taste it. Mother Cao tasted the tofu and a satisfied smile appeared on her face.

She thought her worries might be unnecessary, as the new magistrate seemed really different.

After paying his salary and benefits, Jing Yao rushed back home. As soon as he entered the house, he saw Wen Qun taking a leisurely walk in the yard.

Wen Qun couldn't help but laugh when he saw how tired and dusty he looked: "Ayao, why are you in such a hurry to come back?"

Before he could finish his words, he suddenly felt a strong sense of nausea. His stomach began to churn and he couldn't help vomiting.

"Qun Qun, Qun Qun, what's wrong with you? Are you feeling uncomfortable?" Jing Yao rushed forward to support Wen Qun. Wen Qun's eyes began to go dark, and his whole body became weak, and he collapsed directly in Jing Yao's arms.

Jing Yao was extremely anxious. He gently wiped the dirt from the corner of Wen Qun's mouth while continuously inputting his own energy into Wen Qun's body. He asked with concern, "Qun Qun, do you feel better now? Are you still feeling uncomfortable?"

"Go and get the doctor!" Jing Yao anxiously winked at the people around him. The servants nodded hurriedly and quickly ran to get the doctor.

Wen Qun rested in Jing Yao's arms for a while before gradually regaining consciousness. Jing Yao hugged him tightly, gently stroked his back, and asked softly, "How are you? Are you feeling better?"

"No need to call a doctor, it's just morning sickness." Wen Qun lay on his chest, his stomach still churning, as if he wanted to vomit everything out. However, at this moment, he felt much better than before.

Recently, his appetite has been poor at times, but he has been craving spicy and sour food at times, which is a common symptom in early pregnancy.

Wen Qun showed a sweet smile on his face. Although the little one in his belly was very active and often made a fuss, when he thought that this was his and A Yao's flesh and blood, an indescribable joy and anticipation surged in his heart.

Jing Yao looked at her husband in front of her, whose smile was as bright as a spring flower, and couldn't help feeling dazzled, her eyes full of doting.

He carefully reached out his hand and picked up his husband by the waist, his movements gentle and cautious.

He secretly sighed in his heart that the person in his arms was not only his beloved husband, but also the one who nurtured the fruit of their love. He was willing to carry this sweet burden even if he had to hold it for the rest of his life.

Jing Yao raised his leg and prepared to step forward, but suddenly a thought flashed through his mind. He couldn't help but stop and asked nervously: "Why did you vomit so much just now? Is there something wrong with the child?"

Wen Qun smiled gently, sat up straight, and leaned his head on Jing Yao's shoulder, their necks pressed tightly together. He comforted her softly, "Don't worry, the child and I are fine."

Soon, the doctor came to Wen Qun and carefully felt her pulse. After a diagnosis, the doctor told them that there was nothing wrong with the fetus in Wen Qun's belly and she just needed to take some medicine to stabilize the pregnancy.

After hearing this, Jing Yao showed a relieved smile on his face. He paid the doctor a large sum of medical fees without hesitation and specially gave the doctor a generous red envelope to express his gratitude.

"Just take a few doses of pregnancy-preserving medicine, you don't have to worry." Wen Qun comforted Jing Yao gently.

Jing Yao nodded, but realized that they were both inexperienced in pregnancy and childbirth, so he decided to find a few reliable people to help take care of Wen Qun.

As the days passed, the baby in Wen Qun's belly began to act up, and his appetite became sometimes strong and sometimes low. Sometimes he would suddenly feel extremely hungry and want to eat a lot; and sometimes he would have no appetite at all.

Wen Qun was weak at this time. He snuggled in Jing Yao's arms and said coquettishly: "Ayao, I'm hungry."

Jing Yao looked at him distressedly and asked softly, "Then shall I ask someone to make you something delicious?"

Wen Qun shook his head and insisted: "No, I want you to cook for me yourself."

Jing Yao smiled helplessly and said, "But my cooking skills are not as good as yours, and I'm afraid you can't eat it in your current physical condition."

"I don't care, I just want you to cook for me." Wen Qun said willfully.

"Okay, okay, then I'll go make you a bowl of porridge, okay?" Jing Yao asked lovingly.

"Yeah, yeah." Wen Qun hugged the quilt obediently and nodded repeatedly like a kitten.

Jing Yao came to the kitchen, skillfully set up the pot, and began to cook porridge. He carefully adjusted the heat to ensure that every grain of rice could fully absorb water and cook into a bowl of thick rice porridge. After cooking, he called a maid to help watch the heat and told her to pay attention to maintaining the appropriate temperature and concentration.

After finishing these, Jing Yao walked upstairs with brisk steps. When he pushed open the door and entered the room, his eyes happened to fall on Wen Qun who was writing a letter.

Wen Qun was concentrating on writing a letter, and even ground his pen and ink. Jing Yao approached curiously and asked softly, "What are you doing?"

Wen Qun raised her head, her eyes sparkling with joy, and replied with a smile: "I am writing a letter to my parents to tell them that I am pregnant."

After hearing this, Jing Yao nodded slightly to show his understanding. This was indeed a happy event worth celebrating, and his father-in-law and mother-in-law should indeed be made aware of it.

So, he nodded and said, "We must tell my father-in-law and mother-in-law about this, so that they can be happy too."

Wen Qun happily finished writing the letter, carefully closed the envelope, and handed it to Jing Yao, saying gently: "Here, please ask someone to deliver it for me."

Jing Yao took the letter and agreed: "Yes."