I traveled through time and became the Queen of Ancient Dian

The dim warehouse was filled with a pungent, musty smell that was nauseating.

Baona frowned involuntarily and covered her mouth and nose.

The mountains of animal skins and grains had mostly rotted, emitting a suffocating sour odor.

Le Zheng, the material manager, glanced at Bao Na with disdain in his eyes: "What are you doing here?" His shrill voice was like fingernails scratching against stone slabs, creepy.

"Lord Le Zheng, the sacrificial ceremony is about to begin and we need more supplies..." Bao Na tried her best to suppress her inner unhappiness and explained patiently.

"Hmph, this is all the supplies we have. I have allocated them to you according to the regulations. There is no more!" Le Zheng, the supplies manager, interrupted Bao Na's words in a harsh tone and mercilessly.

He leaned his fat body against the wooden chair behind him, a cunning smile on his face.

Baona is well aware of the difficulties in preparing supplies. The running around and hard work in recent days have made her physically and mentally exhausted.

But she understood that the sacrificial ceremony was the tribe's top priority and there must be no mistakes.

She suppressed her anger and argued, "Lord Le Zheng, the tribe is facing difficulties now. We must unite and overcome the difficulties together..."

"Stop giving me those high-sounding words!" Le Zheng, the supplies manager, waved his hand impatiently. "This is all I have. Take it or leave it!"

At this moment, there was a noise outside the warehouse.

A tall man dressed in gorgeous clothes walked in, followed by several followers.

He looked around, a trace of contempt flashing in his eyes. "Is this your supply warehouse? It's so shabby, how can you entertain guests?"

Baona's heart sank, knowing that the visitor was the envoy of the Rangsi tribe.

The Rangsi tribe is one of the most powerful tribes in the vicinity, and their visit to watch the sacrificial ceremony is of great significance.

If we neglect them, the consequences will be disastrous.

"Your Excellency the Envoy, we..." Baona was about to explain when she was interrupted by the envoy of the Rangsi tribe.

"Needless to say, I'm here not only to observe the ceremony, but also to make some additional requests on behalf of my tribe." He paused, then spoke arrogantly, "We need more food, animal skins, and..."

Le Zheng, the supplies manager, added fuel to the fire: "Your Excellency, the envoy is unaware that our tribe is already very short of supplies, and now..."

Baona felt dizzy and the air around her seemed to freeze, making it hard for her to breathe.

She bit her lips tightly, trying hard to control her emotions.

"Master Le Zheng," she forced herself to calm down and said word by word, "Are you sure there is really no other way?"

Baona took a deep breath and forced herself to calm down.

The sacrificial ceremony was imminent, and she had to find a way to solve the problem of shortage of supplies.

In the tribal square, the construction of the altar had stalled due to lack of wood. The craftsmen gathered in groups of three or four, talking in low voices.

Seeing that this scene, which should have been bustling but now was deserted, Baona felt filled with guilt and anxiety.

She walked aimlessly in the tribe, the bumpy dirt road under her feet. Smoke rose from the thatched roofs beside the road, and the air was filled with the aroma of food, but this aroma could not ease the heaviness in her heart at all.

Suddenly, Baona's eyes were attracted by a patch of green on the distant hillside.

The green looked particularly bright under the sunlight, forming a sharp contrast with the surrounding withered grass.

An inexplicable intuition told her that there might be what she wanted there.

She quickened her pace and ran towards the green.

The rugged mountain road hurt Baona's feet, but she did not stop at all.

As the distance got closer, the green became clearer and clearer.

It was a dense patch of vines, laden with plump fruits.

Baona was delighted and hurried forward to check.

She picked a fruit and observed it carefully. She found that although the fruit looked rough on the outside, the flesh was plump and juicy, and it exuded a faint fragrance.

She took a bite carefully, and a sweet taste instantly blossomed on her taste buds.

Baona jumped up excitedly. She finally found a new source of food!

She looked up at the sky. There were a few white clouds floating in the blue sky. The sunlight shone on her face, making her feel warm.

She seemed to see the dawn of hope, and the tribe’s predicament finally had a solution.

She couldn't wait to tell everyone the good news.

"Can this kind of fruit really replace food?" An old voice sounded behind Baona.

Baona looked back and saw that it was a highly respected elder in the tribe and the patriarch of the traditional sacrificial family.

The elder's wrinkled face was filled with worry, and there was a hint of doubt in his cloudy eyes.

Baona quickly handed the fruit in her hand to the elder and explained, "Elder, this fruit is not only sweet, but also rich in nutrients. It can completely replace part of the food." The elder took the fruit, looked at it carefully, put it under his nose to smell it, and finally tasted it hesitantly.

A sweet juice flowed down his throat into his stomach, and a warm current spread throughout his body.

He opened his eyes wide in surprise, and the doubt on his face gradually disappeared, replaced by a relieved smile.

"Yes, this is indeed good stuff!"

The news spread throughout the tribe as quickly as the wind. The sounds of busy craftsmen could be heard again in the square, and people's faces were filled with hopeful smiles.

The envoy from the Rangsi tribe also came upon hearing the news. He carefully tasted this novel fruit. "Baona was a little surprised. She had thought the envoy from the Rangsi tribe would continue to be picky, but she didn't expect him to be so reasonable.

Baona returned to the palace with a full harvest and reported the good news to the Queen of Ancient Dian.

The queen stood up excitedly and held Baona's hand tightly: "That's great, Baona, you have saved the tribe again!" Their eyes met, the queen's deep eyes were full of relief and gratitude, while Baona's eyes flashed with determination and confidence.

They all knew that the successful holding of the sacrificial ceremony was crucial to the future of the tribe.

As night falls, the deep blue sky is dotted with stars and the palace is brightly lit.

Baona stood in front of the window, looking at the rolling hills in the distance, her heart filled with joy and anticipation.

However, at this moment, a maid ran in hurriedly, interrupting her thoughts.

"Lady Baona, it's bad. The elders have made new demands..." The maid's voice trembled, with a hint of fear on her face.

Baona's heart tightened and an ominous premonition came to her mind.

She took a deep breath and forced herself to calm down. "What's the request?"