Restart the Disaster of Another World

After distributing the remaining beef, Jing Yao and Wen Qun returned to the cave by boat. Because Jing Yao had sent people to bring back the beef in advance, the people in the cave were busy. Jing Yao once said that he would make all the beef into delicious dishes for everyone to enjoy.

At first, everyone felt that they had taken advantage of Jing Yao and his group and were quite reluctant. Jing Yao had no choice but to explain: "If we don't eat this beef quickly, it will go bad."

"This...then we can't eat your food for no reason." The uncles and aunts in the village rubbed their hands, looking a little embarrassed.

"Yeah, we are not the kind of people who like to take advantage of others." Someone echoed.

Jing Yao said helplessly: "Uncle, and all the brothers and sisters, you have helped us so much, how can we get any advantage? Let's just think of these things as being picked up for free, and whoever sees them should get a share!"

"this......"

"There's no need to worry about this or that. Just listen to me." Jing Yao's tone was firm and left no room for doubt.

Seeing Jing Yao's insistence, the crowd could no longer refuse. However, they all remembered Jing Yao's generosity and were full of gratitude towards him.

After the thousands of kilograms of beef were properly processed, everyone got busy, showing their skills and cooking the beef into various dishes. Everyone worked together and moved quickly. Before long, all kinds of delicious dishes filled half of the cave. Those exquisite dishes, like a feast for the taste buds, were served on the table. Suddenly, the whole cave was filled with a mouth-watering and tempting aroma.

The long table made of wood and stone was like a mighty river, spanning the entire cave. The food on the table was so rich and varied that Jing Yao even felt as if he had seen the legendary Manchu-Han Banquet. However, since most of the ingredients were taken from beef, it was not an exaggeration to call it a full beef banquet.

When Jing Yao and Wen Qun returned to the village, the villagers gathered around and welcomed their return in the warmest way.

Everyone knew that the cow was captured by Jing Yao and Wen Qun, and that they were able to enjoy the beef thanks to their generosity. They generously shared the whole cow with all the villagers, giving everyone the opportunity to taste this delicious food.

"Thank you for letting all the villagers taste meat."

"That's right. I never thought I would be able to eat so much beef."

"This beef smells so good, it's almost enough to make you cry with greed."

"Oh my god, I have never tasted beef in my life!"

“Beef! Beef!”

A group of children were so excited that they danced and followed Jing Yao and Wen Qun closely, spinning in circles and cheering.

Seeing the people in front of them so excited, Jing Yao and Wen Qun also smiled with relief. However, a trace of bitterness welled up in their hearts.

In recent years, although they have made some money through hard work, the atmosphere of the New Year in the village is no longer as strong as before due to frequent natural disasters and man-made disasters. Now, they are trapped in the mountains due to floods, and the future is full of confusion, which makes the two worried.

The appearance of this delicious meal soothed everyone's hearts and gave them hope of survival even in the face of disaster.

"In that case, please don't be polite, eat more and eat to your heart's content."

Everyone cheered together, picked up their bowls and chopsticks, and attacked their favorite food.

Jing Yao and Wen Qun, along with everyone else, walked through the caves with their bowls in hand, looking for their favorite delicacies.

There was so much beef that everyone prepared it separately. So there were dozens of people making dozens of dishes with different flavors and methods. It was rarely so lively, with everyone walking around with bowls and chopsticks, tasting each other's food.

"This is delicious. The beef is stewed till soft and tender."

"This is best fried. Just grill it over high heat for a while and you'll be able to enjoy the delicious taste."

"This is sprinkled with foreign spices, and the flavor is really unique."

"This is delicious and fragrant when it's roasted."

Everyone was tasting delicious food and laughing all the time. It had been a long time since we had such a pleasant and relaxing day.

At this moment, the palace was immersed in a joyful and peaceful atmosphere, and a grand banquet was being held here. May 19th is the birthday of the current emperor, and this special day is called the Wanshou Festival. According to convention, the Wanshou Festival is held grandly and warmly every year, but this year is a little unusual. Originally, the emperor did not plan to celebrate it in a big way, but because Concubine Li was pregnant, this good news made the emperor very happy, so he decided to hold this grand banquet.

The important officials who came to the capital brought their families to the banquet, and the palace was bustling with activity. The concubines in the harem dressed up carefully, wearing gorgeous clothes and making a dazzling appearance. The banquet seemed to have become a stage for competition and everyone wanted to show their best side.

However, in this feast, in addition to the protagonist, the emperor, and the much-watched Concubine Li, there was another person who attracted everyone's attention - that was the Crown Prince. After more than three months of imprisonment, the Crown Prince was finally released from the East Palace and returned to everyone's sight.

Concubine Liu silently looked at Concubine Li sitting next to Emperor Qingde, with a barely perceptible sinister glimpse in the depths of her eyes. The faces of the concubines around her also looked gloomy, unable to hide their inner dissatisfaction and jealousy.

After all, they were all women who entered the palace together, and many of them were once more favored than Concubine Li. But now, Concubine Li was pregnant with the Dragonborn, and her status rose rapidly, surpassing them. Such a reality made them unhappy no matter what.

Besides them, many court officials were also unhappy. They were all members of the eldest prince's party. They had received news that the eldest prince would attend today's banquet instead of the crown prince, and they were all happy! They felt that the eldest prince was finally valued by the emperor and were ready to give up the useless crown prince. Who knew that reality would slap them in the face.

The emperor not only released the prince, but also arranged his seat in the first position on the lower left. The meaning of this is self-evident.

However, compared to the concubines who were gritting their teeth and about to tear their handkerchiefs, these court officials were much better at acting. Not only did they remain calm, but they were able to look happy and excited when facing the prince.

Although he knew what these people were thinking, Xuanyuan Ting also acted very touched: "You gentlemen are so thoughtful."

Looking at the people surrounding the crown prince, the eldest prince and his group gritted their teeth and cursed secretly in their hearts.

The eldest prince's confidant, Lord Li, was so angry that his face turned blue. He clenched his fists and said to the people beside him in a low voice: "This prince actually let him get the upper hand again! All our previous efforts were in vain!"

Another minister also echoed: "That's right, why did the emperor suddenly change his mind? Is there someone behind this?"

Lord Li shook his head: "I don't know, but we suffered heavy losses this time, and we must find a way to save the situation."

Others nodded in agreement.

Just then, the eldest prince came over, and everyone immediately shut their mouths and pretended nothing had happened.

The eldest prince glanced at Xuanyuan Ting, with a hint of jealousy and resentment in his eyes, but he still smiled and said, "Brother, today's banquet is really lively."

Xuanyuan Ting also smiled: "Yes, brother, thank you for your concern."

The eldest prince cursed in his heart: "Hypocrisy!" But he still kept smiling on the surface.

He turned to the ministers and said, "My Lords, it is a rare occasion for us to gather together today. Everyone must enjoy this feast."

The ministers quickly responded, "Yes, Your Highness."

However, in this seemingly harmonious atmosphere, there are undercurrents, and everyone has their own thoughts...

"My Lord! Why did you let the Crown Prince go so easily? Is this matter just going to be left unresolved?" A man in gorgeous clothes walked up to the Lord Prince Xuanyuan Jun with a wine glass in his hand and a look of resentment on his face, his tone full of resentment and anger.

These people have always been staunch supporters of the eldest prince. Seeing such a great opportunity slipping away from their hands, they naturally felt uneasy.

"Father has stopped pursuing the matter, so what can we do?" The eldest prince Xuanyuan Jun looked very depressed. He gently shook the wine glass in his hand, as if trying to dispel the boredom in his heart. This year, everything went wrong for him.

None of the assassins originally sent out to assassinate Xuanyuan Ting survived and all died. This operation caused him heavy losses.

Not only that, several important policies he implemented also failed to achieve the expected results, and he was even severely reprimanded by the emperor. He was reprimanded by the emperor several times in a row, which made him lose face. At the same time, the second prince was praised by the emperor for some of his political achievements, which made the eldest prince jealous and dissatisfied.

In short, during this period of time, there was almost nothing that could make the eldest prince feel satisfied.

Concubine Li sat upright beside the desk. Today, she was sitting on the steps, high above the ground, and could see everyone in the hall.

This kind of vision was unprecedented for her. In the past, she was just a small concubine in the harem, inconspicuous. Every time there was a banquet, she could only sit at the back row, and all she could see was the backs of the people. Even at some important banquets, they were not qualified to show up. Everything in front of her made her feel very new.

Because he was not good at drinking, he had to use hot tea instead of wine. While sipping it slowly, he did not forget to carefully observe the civil and military officials in the hall.

Dayu's court was divided into military and civil officials. The left was the most honorable, with military officials on the left and civil officials on the right. Today, banquet seats are also arranged in this way.

Most of the military officers were of heroic character. They drank heartily, ate meat with big mouthfuls, and talked and boasted about their heroic deeds with their colleagues around them.

In contrast, the civil servants seemed much more elegant. Most of them just took a few sips from their wine glasses, some were busy socializing, and others were chatting about romantic anecdotes.

At this moment, the most eye-catching people were the Crown Prince and the eldest prince who were sitting on the left and right sides of the table. Many court ministers gathered around them and were talking to them eagerly.

After catching a glimpse of that person, Concubine Li's eyes were drawn to him like a magnet, unable to move away. She wanted to look at him a few more times, but when she noticed the gazes of others, she knew that she must not lose her composure in such an important occasion, so she had to lower her head and force herself not to look around.

"Your Majesty! I have something to report to you!"

Lord Li Jie found the right opportunity, left his seat and walked to the middle aisle to make his speech.

The party, which was originally filled with laughter and chatter, gradually became quiet, and everyone focused their attention on Li Jie.

"What's the matter?" Emperor Qingde asked calmly.

Xuanyuan Ting frowned slightly. Li Jie was a member of the eldest prince's party. Just now, Li Jie and the others got together to discuss something. Now that Li Jie stood up, he didn't think there was anything good to be said.

"Your Majesty, the Crown Prince took the initiative to mobilize troops out of the capital last year and stockpiled private soldiers with unclear intentions. Please punish him!" Li Jie was very straightforward. He explained what Xuanyuan Ting had done and asked the emperor to punish him.

As long as the emperor punished Xuanyuan Ting in front of all the civil and military officials in the court, he, the prince, would naturally lose face.

"Oh, what was the prince's purpose in mobilizing troops and leaving the capital without permission last year?" Emperor Qingde looked indifferent and spoke in a calm tone, but his clenched hands were seen by Concubine Li.

"I made a group of good friends in the north, and I was sending them New Year gifts!" Xuanyuan Ting stood up, saluted to Emperor Qin De, and passed over the matter lightly.

"Really? Then how do you explain the soldiers transferred to the border?" Li Jie stepped closer.

Xuanyuan Ting was shocked. He didn't expect Li Jie to bring up this matter at this time, but he immediately calmed down, stood up and said, "Father, I am innocent! Last year, the northern border was in danger and the barbarians were coming aggressively. After hearing the news, I was worried about the safety of the border, so I privately mobilized some troops to support. Although my move was a bit reckless, it was also out of concern for the safety of the country, and I had no selfish motives! I hope your Majesty will understand!"

Li Jie sneered and said, "Your Highness, your excuse is too far-fetched, isn't it? If you really care about the border, why didn't you ask His Majesty for instructions in advance? Moreover, the number of troops you have transferred is huge, far exceeding the normal assistance required. This is clearly an ulterior motive, an attempt to gain power by holding on to the troops!"

"Lord Li, please stop slandering me!" Xuanyuan Ting glared at Li Jie. "As the crown prince, I have devoted my life to the country and the people. How could I have such a wolfish ambition? What is your intention in slandering me like this?"

"Your Majesty, everything I said is true. Not a single word is false. I implore Your Majesty to thoroughly investigate this matter and give an explanation to the government and the public!" Li Jie knelt on the ground and kowtowed with a firm attitude.

For a while, there was a lot of discussion in the court, and the ministers were divided into two factions, some supporting Li Jie and some defending Xuanyuan Ting.

Emperor Qingde frowned, his eyes swept back and forth between Xuanyuan Ting and Li Jie. He knew in his heart that this matter was of great importance, and if it was not handled properly, it might cause turmoil in the court.

"Alright, stop arguing!" Emperor Qingde slammed the table and stood up. "I will investigate this matter thoroughly. During this period, no one is allowed to speculate or spread rumors. Violators will be severely punished!"

After saying this, Emperor Qingde turned away, leaving his ministers in shock.

The eldest prince and Li Jie looked at each other, and a hint of pride flashed in their eyes. This storm has just begun...