bookrebus Chapter 128 Full-Scale Feast
Chapter 128 Full-Scale Feast
Then, the King of Qin turned his gaze to Ying Wuyou, a hint of expectation flashing in his eyes, and asked, "Jiayang, what do you want as a reward from your father?"
Ying Wuyou smiled and said softly, "Father, how about rewarding me with a thousand taels of silver as well?"
Upon hearing this, the King of Qin couldn't help but laugh, his laughter tinged with a hint of mockery. He said, "You're still short of money? Every single thing you've done for Qin has benefited the country and its people. You've built roads, made paper, heated brick beds, produced alcohol, and fermented fertilizer. Now you even have such a miraculous farming tool as the curved plow. You've already made outstanding contributions to Qin. Why would you need to ask for money?"
Ying Wuyou smiled, his eyes revealing determination and persistence, and said, "Of course, who can complain about having too much money? Money is not everything, but it can accomplish many things. With more silver, I can better promote the development of various undertakings and contribute more to the prosperity of Qin."
Looking at his clever and bright daughter, the King of Qin felt a surge of pride. He smiled and said, "Jiayang has made outstanding contributions to the Qin Dynasty, so I hereby bestow upon you the title of Left Chancellor. This is recognition and encouragement for you. I hope you will continue to maintain this enthusiasm and strive for the future of the Qin Dynasty."
Upon hearing this, Ying Wuyou's eyes flashed with surprise. He quickly bowed again to express his gratitude and said, "Thank you, Father. Your son will certainly live up to your expectations and turn this honor into motivation to do his best for the development of Great Qin."
The King of Qin waved his hand, signaling him to stand up, and then said, "Alright, didn't you arrange lunch? Go and prepare it, we'll eat and talk." With that, he turned and left the field.
Ying Wuyou laughed and said, "Haha, that's right, let's hurry up and go." With that, she led the court officials slowly toward the manor.
That estate was the place that Ying Wuyou had carefully prepared. She had arranged everything perfectly in advance. After the King of Qin and the court officials arrived one after another, Ying Wuyou hurriedly invited everyone to sit down. Before long, a group of maids dressed in gorgeous clothes slowly walked out of the inner room, carrying plates of exquisite food.
The feast laid out on the table was truly lavish! Besides noodles of varying thicknesses and shapes, there were steaming dumplings, each round and plump, seemingly displaying their fullness; plump and round buns, so soft you could almost feel the filling inside; and fragrant flatbreads, their golden-brown, crispy crusts emitting an irresistible aroma that made your mouth water.
At the banquet, the King of Qin and his ministers sat together, sometimes talking quietly, sometimes laughing heartily, in a very harmonious atmosphere. Ying Wuyou, on the other hand, was busy running around, constantly directing the servants to serve the dishes, carefully presenting each delicacy to everyone.
The oil-splashed noodles, with their vibrant red chili oil coating the noodles, exuded a rich, spicy aroma; the minced meat noodles, with their savory and delicious minced meat sauce perfectly complementing the noodles; the sour soup noodles, with their sweet and sour broth soaking into the noodles, offered a unique flavor; the hand-pulled noodles, thin as silk, had a smooth and refreshing texture; and the fried noodles, golden in color and incredibly fragrant. Each type of noodle had its own unique taste and flavor, drawing praise from everyone present.
The noodles are smooth and chewy, whetting the appetite. The dumplings have thin skins and generous fillings; one bite releases a burst of juicy flavor, the delicious fillings spreading in your mouth. The steamed buns have soft outer skins and a variety of fillings, including meat and vegetarian options, each one unforgettable. The pancakes are golden and crispy, fragrant and delicious, and paired with various sauces and side dishes, they offer a truly satisfying taste experience.
They carefully picked up their chopsticks, took a bite of noodles, and put it in their mouths. Instantly, the unique taste spread on their tongues, and the deliciousness spread throughout their mouths. Everyone couldn't help but show a satisfied expression and kept praising it.
Each new type of noodle dish, with just one bite, illuminated their taste buds, as if a magical force had unlocked their long-dormant palates, like a meridian being opened. Compared to this, the grains they usually ate now seemed so rough and bland, almost unpalatable. The lunch was incredibly harmonious, with guests and hosts thoroughly enjoying the pleasure of the food, laughter echoing throughout the restaurant.
After lunch, Ying Wuyou led everyone towards the watermill. From afar, a huge waterwheel slowly turned, its rhythm like a joyful melody played by nature. As they drew closer, the seemingly ordinary waterwheel revealed its magic. To their astonishment, the rotating waterwheel acted like a pair of invisible hands, steadily turning the millstone with a deep, melodious sound, as if the earth were softly telling its story.
Ying Wuyou's face beamed with pride as she pointed to the water mill and said, "Please look, everyone. This water mill is the masterpiece of Mr. Su Yi! It cleverly utilizes the natural power of water to drive the millstone to rotate rapidly, enabling it to grind large quantities of grain into fine powder in a short time. Compared to the traditional pounding method, the water mill greatly saves manpower and time."
As she spoke, Ying Wuyou warmly invited Su Yi to come forward. Su Yi squeezed through the crowd with difficulty and stood next to Ying Wuyou. Ying Wuyou continued, "This is Mr. Su Yi. He created this watermill after working day and night on meticulous research."
Su Yi smiled shyly and said humbly, "Without the blueprints bestowed by the princess, I would never have been able to build this watermill."
Ying Wuyou said to Su Yi, "Mr. Xu, you are too modest. This is all your merit, and you deserve it." Su Yi gazed at Ying Wuyou, his face filled with gratitude, and nodded solemnly in acknowledgment.
The crowd gazed at the watermill turning by itself, their eyes filled with amazement and admiration, as if they were watching a magnificent performance. Their admiration for Ying Wuyou and Su Yi's wisdom flowed like a never-ending river.
With the sound of flowing water, Ying Wuyou poured the grain into the water mill. Watching the mill grind it into powder little by little, the court officials were as excited as children, and they all stepped forward to carefully observe the structure and operating principle of the water mill, their faces showing astonishment.
King Ying Zheng of Qin gazed intently at everything before him, a hint of admiration flashing in his eyes. He knew that this watermill was indeed a good thing, and that its water-powered operation could be used not only for millstones but also for many other purposes.