After my inner voice was eavesdropped, I became the favorite of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 21

[Ah, Li Shimin is such a troublemaker! He didn't send anyone to pick me up, but made me carry the heavy food box on my back and walk to the depths of the palace. I was exhausted. But for Empress Changsun, this little hardship is nothing.]

Although Li Qingge kept muttering in her heart, she remained respectful on the surface. She was light and graceful, and even when carrying a heavy food box, she still maintained a calm and elegant demeanor.

She quickly performed the ceremony of a monarch and a subject to Li Shimin. Li Shimin, knowing her character, did not take it to heart. Instead, he thought her straightforwardness was quite interesting. He looked at Li Qingge with a smile, his eyes full of expectation.

"My dear Cheng, we can't wait any longer. Please tell us about your specialty dishes!" Li Shimin said with some urgency.

"Yes, sir!" Li Qingge also smiled. She picked up the lunch box and put it on the table. She served a plate of fried tomato and eggs first. This was her best dish before she traveled through time, so naturally she had to serve it first.

As soon as the dish was served, the aroma immediately spread. Empress Chang Sun's eyes lit up, she nodded with a smile, took a bite, and her face was full of satisfaction.

"There is still a dish of shredded pork with fish flavor that has not been served yet." Seeing that Empress Changsun was so happy, Li Qingge was overjoyed and quickly brought the shredded pork with fish flavor up. This dish was bright red in color, the shredded pork was fresh and tender, and paired with the aroma of green onions, ginger and garlic, it made people's appetite increase as soon as they smelled it.

"General Cheng, you have worked hard. This dish is indeed extraordinary." Empress Changsun smiled again. Her smile was gentle and elegant. Although she did not show any big reaction on the surface, she must have been amazed in her heart. She gently tasted a mouthful of the fish-flavored pork shreds. She could not help but admire the unique taste and flavor.

How can these ordinary ingredients make such a delicious taste? Only the top chefs can do it. How could they know that Li Qingge's cooking skills are simply at the level of a god of food in this era. Coupled with her Tiangong spatula and unique cooking skills, she is simply even more powerful and unmatched.

"I am the God of Food, why should I be modest?" Li Qingge was secretly proud.

However, Li Shimin suddenly frowned, put down his chopsticks and asked, "I have a question?"

"Your Majesty, please speak." Li Qingge smiled faintly, and began to mutter in her heart again. She thought: Humph, it's good to have food, why are you asking so many questions? I'm not a chef who came to take an exam, I just want to fill my stomach. I'm busy all day, and I still have time to answer your questions? Ask and answer quickly, I have many more specialties!
"This dish is called Shredded Pork with Fish Flavor, but where is the fish?" Li Shimin asked the question in his mind, with a look of inquiry and curiosity in his eyes.

When Li Qingge heard this, she was confused! The "fish" in fish-flavored pork shreds is just like the lack of wife in wife cakes, which is an old joke in the food industry. She thought: I also want to know where the fish in fish-flavored pork shreds went. As long as there is food, why ask so many questions? If eating wife cakes can get a wife, my netizens would have had wives and concubines long ago. What's the point of being so serious?
But she still kept smiling and replied: "Well, it's just a name. I don't know the specific reason. Maybe it's because the taste of this dish is as delicious as fish." Although her explanation was a bit far-fetched, it made sense.

When Li Shimin heard this, his brows furrowed even more. He felt that Li Qingge was talking behind his words, and he couldn't help but feel a little uneasy. Although the fish smelled good, he couldn't lift his chopsticks anymore. He began to doubt the authenticity of this dish and whether Li Qingge's cooking skills were really as magical as the legend said.

Suddenly remembering what Li Qingge had said before about the highlight, Li Shimin hurriedly asked, "What other delicious dishes have you not served yet?" There was a hint of eagerness and anticipation in his tone, and it was obvious that he wanted to see if Li Qingge had any more amazing dishes.

"Your Majesty, please wait a moment. I'll be right there." Li Qingge smiled, her eyes full of anticipation. She turned and walked to the kitchen, bringing a plate of boiled carrots. The carrots looked ordinary, but after being fried with a Tiangong spatula and her unique cooking skills, the aroma was simply amazing! Li Qingge also added more than a dozen seasonings to it, blending them just right, which is not something that ordinary chefs can do.

"Carrot?" Empress Chang Sun was surprised. She looked at this seemingly simple dish with doubts in her heart. Although carrots are common, they are usually only used as a side dish or soup ingredient. Few people would cook them as the main dish.

Li Shimin was also puzzled. After he tasted it, his eyes widened instantly and he exclaimed, "Good!" The taste was complex yet refreshing, reaching deep into his soul and satisfying all his fantasies about food. He had never thought that a simple carrot could be cooked to such an amazing taste.

"Your Majesty?" Empress Chang Sun was also surprised. She looked at the carrot as if it were a treasure. There was a gleam of surprise in her eyes, as if she was moved by this seemingly ordinary carrot.

Could it be that this seemingly ordinary carrot really contains the most delicious food? Empress Changsun was full of doubts and curiosity. She began to re-examine this seemingly simple dish, trying to find more deliciousness and surprises from it. Li Shimin, on the other hand, had a look of satisfaction and enjoyment on his face. He seemed to have been immersed in this delicious carrot and couldn't extricate himself.

Trash? That's totally wrong!
It was late at night, but the pavilion in the palace was brightly lit, reflecting the expectant faces of Li Shimin and Empress Changsun. And Li Qingge, the woman misunderstood by the world, was standing in front of them, with a faint smile on her lips. Her eyes were shining with confidence and wisdom, as if everything was under control.

How could these two treasures I got today be a joke? Li Qingge thought to herself. Combining these two things, the taste is simply amazing, it is simply the cooking secrets of the Heavenly Palace plus the magical shovel. She imagined the delicious food that was about to be presented, and an indescribable excitement surged in her heart.

You, as the emperor and the empress, if it weren't for me, Li Qingge, how could you have tasted such delicious food? Li Qingge was secretly proud of herself, and the smile on her face became brighter and brighter. She didn't care about Li Shimin's joy, anger, sorrow, and happiness. As long as Empress Changsun was happy, she was satisfied. This satisfaction was more real and profound than any praise.

She turned around and brought out a few more dishes of cold dishes. Although she didn't use the spatula from the Heavenly Palace, each dish was her specialty. The cold dishes were arranged one by one, and the aroma was intertwined with the taste of carrots, and the whole palace was filled with an alluring aroma. The aroma seemed to have magic, attracting the palace people to look up at the pavilion, their eyes wide open, unable to believe where the fragrance came from.

"This fragrance is too strong! Where does it come from?" a palace maid whispered.

"Could it be the new imperial chef? His cooking skills are so good that I have never seen them before. Just smelling the food makes me drool." Another palace maid echoed.

"People in our palace may also have the opportunity to taste this delicacy." said a eunuch expectantly.

However, they had no idea that all these delicacies were made by Li Qingge. Apart from Li Shimin and Empress Changsun, who else could have such a good taste? Li Qingge stood aside, watching the palace people talking about it, and she couldn't help but feel proud. The corners of her mouth slightly raised, and her eyes flashed with a cunning light, as if to say: "You are really frogs in the well, and have never seen the world."

The imperial chefs were all stunned, looking at each other, speechless with surprise. They felt that their previous skills were wasted when they heard the aroma. The taste was incredible, as if it was a culmination of all the delicacies in the world. Every bite was a new surprise, not greasy and perfect. The shock in their hearts could not be described in words.

"What on earth is this dish?" muttered an imperial chef to himself.

"This delicacy is beyond imagination. It is definitely not something that can be made by mortals. Could it be that a god has descended to earth?" another royal chef exclaimed.

"It must be the gods who came to help the Queen Mother recover her health. His Majesty specially invited the God of Cooking and didn't even let us interfere." An elderly royal chef said thoughtfully.

"I really want to see what this chef looks like. It would be worth dying for if I could taste his cooking." A young royal chef said with longing.

"Alas, I'm afraid we don't have this blessing. Your Majesty is the true dragon emperor, so he can enjoy such delicious food alone." A royal chef sighed.

Although they were eager to try, they did not dare to act rashly, fearing that they would disturb the "goddess" and anger His Majesty. So they knelt down and worshiped the source of the fragrance with a look of piety. If they knew that they were actually worshipping Li Qingge, who was called "waste", they would probably be shocked.

In the pavilion, Li Shimin and his granddaughter showed surprise every time they tasted a dish. They smiled at each other, and the shock was written on their faces. Is this dish really available in the mortal world? Li Shimin has fought on the battlefield for so many years and has tasted all kinds of delicacies, but this is the first time he has encountered such a taste. What's even more amazing is that these dishes are made with ordinary ingredients such as carrots and winter melon seeds.

"This... this is simply the most delicious dish on earth!" Li Shimin exclaimed.

The eldest grandson also smiled and nodded: "Yes, it is a thousand times better than the delicacies praised by scholars and poets."

Before they knew it, they had already eaten several bowls. Li Shimin was even more excited and shouted, "Bring some wine! Rice wine!" Of course, good food must be paired with good wine. The eunuch quickly brought the wine up, and the aroma of wine and food mixed together, the taste was simply irresistible. Li Shimin was eating so happily, his face full of enjoyment.

Li Qingge watched from the side, curled her lips, and laughed secretly in her heart: "It's quite cute that these two have never seen the world. But then again, there are so many delicious foods in my world, I'm afraid they won't be able to taste them all in their lifetime." A sense of pride and satisfaction surged in her heart, as if she had become the god of cooking in this world.

But he thought again: "No! Now I have the shovel and the method of collecting incense from the Heavenly Palace, what can I not do?" Thinking of this, he was delighted and began to think about hot pot and various delicacies. She imagined the steaming hot pot, the fragrant barbecue, the rich pastries... Every dish made her yearn for it. She decided to enjoy it after returning and use these magical kitchen utensils and techniques to make a sumptuous dinner for herself and her family.

After devouring the meal, Li Shimin and Empress Zhangsun were both very satisfied. Seeing their happy faces, Li Qingge was relieved and showed a motherly smile on her face, as if she was watching her children eat their fill. A warm current surged in her heart, as if she had become a member of this family.

But he immediately felt that his metaphor was not appropriate, and he twitched his lips and laughed at himself for speaking out of turn. After all, Li Shimin and Empress Zhangsun were the appearance of a dragon and a phoenix, so how could he make a casual comparison? She shook her head, threw this inappropriate thought behind her, and continued to focus on the food and the joyful atmosphere in front of her.

"Oh, my dear, your dishes are really to my liking. I am very happy. I want to give you something..." Li Shimin sat on the dragon throne, looking at Li Qingge with satisfaction, his heart full of admiration. He originally planned to continue rewarding Li Qingge, but he was a little undecided because he was worried that the court officials might gossip. Now, with this table of delicious food, the reason naturally came.

Li Qingge stood in the center of the hall, wearing a light and elegant dress, with long hair like a waterfall and a pretty face. She waved her hand and said modestly: "Your Majesty is too polite, this is what a minister should do." However, in her heart, she secretly complained: [Reward? I'm afraid your Majesty has become accustomed to rewarding, and you only think about gold, silver and treasures? ] But she didn't say so, just kept a decent smile.

[I don't care about those mundane things anymore. If Your Majesty really wants to reward me, please give me some treasures that fell from the sky. That's rare!] Li Qingge thought so in her heart, but her face didn't show it at all. There was a cunning light in her eyes, as if she had seen through the worldly vanity.

When Li Shimin heard what Li Qingge said, he became more determined to reward her. He thought: [This Li Qingge is really a weird person. She doesn't like gold, silver, or jewelry. It seems that I have to give her a special reward.] So, he asked tentatively: "Huh? You actually refuse the reward? Then tell me, what reward do you want? It's not something from the mortal world. Is it a treasure given by the immortals?"

"Your Majesty, you guessed right. My abilities, including the ability to predict the future, were all given by the immortals." Li Qingge said casually, but she didn't expect Li Shimin to take it seriously. She felt helpless, [Isn't your Majesty too easy to deceive? ]

When Li Shimin heard this, his eyes widened in surprise. But he soon understood. He had long felt that Li Qingge was extraordinary. She was well-versed in history and could predict the future of the Tang Dynasty. It turned out that the immortal was helping her behind the scenes! He was so excited that he thought: "God bless the Tang Dynasty! This Li Qingge not only helped us solve so many problems, but also saved Empress Changsun's life. In the future, she will definitely help me soar to the sky. Maybe one day, I can see that immortal in person!"

Seeing the change in Li Shimin's expression, Li Qingge was also confused: [Why is he so excited all of a sudden? Is it because I refused the reward? No, he shouldn't be angry over such a small matter, right? ] She blinked in confusion, trying to read more information from Li Shimin's expression.

Although she didn't want to accept the reward, she also didn't want to embarrass Li Shimin. Li Qingge thought about it and said, "Since Your Majesty insists so much, I will accept it for the time being. But please allow me to go back and rest, and we can discuss the reward later." There was a hint of helplessness and compromise in her words.

When Li Shimin heard this, he immediately waved his hand and asked Li Qingge to leave. Although Li Qingge was a little puzzled, she had to leave respectfully. She turned and walked out of the hall. The moonlight sprinkled on her body, coating her with a layer of silver. Her shadow was stretched out, and she looked particularly lonely.

On the way home, Li Qingge was carrying two food boxes, with a smile on her face, feeling particularly happy. She enjoyed the tranquility of the night and the beauty of the moonlight, as if all her troubles were left behind. However, when she walked into an alley, she suddenly felt something was wrong. She looked back, but found nothing. She shook her head and smiled self-deprecatingly: "I must have seen it wrong." Then she quickened her pace and returned to Cheng's house.

Inside the Cheng Mansion, the lights were on and the kitchen was filled with fragrance. Li Qingge plunged into the kitchen and began to study new dishes. Her technique was skillful and precise, and every ingredient could be transformed into something magical in her hands. The neighbors were attracted by the fragrance and couldn't sleep. They complained one after another: "What delicious food is the Cheng Mansion making? It's so late and we can't sleep!" "That's right, this Li Qingge is really a waste, and she's still making trouble in the middle of the night!" However, they didn't know that this so-called "waste" Li Qingge was changing the night of Chang'an City with her cooking skills.

At this time, in the dark night, two men in black were talking in low voices. They hid in the shadows of the trees, their eyes flashing with cold light. "This man actually has no guards and can freely enter and exit the forbidden area of ​​the imperial palace. It is true as the rumors say that Li Shimin trusts him very much." "Yes, if we can control him, we can get close to Li Shimin and take his head." "But I heard that he is the son of Cheng Yaojin, known as General Cheng, and his martial arts should be good." "Humph, a tiger father also has a dog son. I checked, this kid has no skills at all, he only knows how to eat, drink and have fun all day long, and he can't even do archery or horse riding." "In that case, he will become our prey." After the two said this, they disappeared into the night.

Their words were filled with murderous intent and smug laughter, as if they had already regarded Li Qingge as their prey. However, they did not know that this seemingly weak woman had unknown secrets and powers. Li Qingge was immersed in the fun of researching new dishes at this time, and had no idea that danger had quietly arrived...

The aroma of gourmet food and the wonder of farmland

That night, the aroma of delicious food wafting from the kitchen was so strong that it seemed like real silk, flowing slowly in the air. Everyone lay in bed, tossing and turning, with the tempting aroma constantly echoing in their minds. The greed in their hearts became the number one annoyance in the dark night, more unbearable than mosquitoes in summer.

In the kitchen, Li Qingge was wearing plain clothes, but her eyes were shining like stars. She held the magical Tiangong spatula tightly in her hand, her face was filled with a spring-like smile, and her body was trembling slightly, obviously very excited. Her laughter was hearty and contagious, as if it could dispel all sorrow.

"Haha, I understand! This combination is simply unparalleled in the world, and it's so delicious that it makes people drool!" Li Qingge said as he picked up a steamed bun and took a bite. The bun looked inconspicuous and even a little rough, but it seemed to melt in the mouth, and the fragrance came to the nose, swirling around in the mouth, and finally seeped into every cell of the body, making the whole person feel very comfortable.

"Great!" Li Qingge praised repeatedly, almost jumping up with excitement. Her eyes sparkled with joy, as if she had discovered a new world. This steamed bun looks simple, but it contains a lot of knowledge. The perfect blend of eighteen flavors perfectly matches the charm of the steamed bun, and it tastes more enjoyable than a full banquet. Every bite seems to dance on the tip of the tongue, making people intoxicated.

What's even more amazing is that after eating, Li Qingge felt an indescribable power surge in her body. Although she didn't become a god, her fatigue was swept away and she felt refreshed. She was surprised to find that her physical strength was greatly replenished. It was obvious that the food made by the spatula in the Heavenly Palace was not only delicious, but also had the secret of replenishing physical strength. "If this delicacy can be turned into military rations, wouldn't the army of the Tang Dynasty be invincible?" Li Qingge thought to herself. In fact, she was not really worried about national affairs, but wanted to use this to trigger the system's rewards. After all, the system, which seems to be motionless on the surface, can do great things behind the scenes and the rewards are generous. Thinking of this, she couldn't help but curl up a sly smile at the corner of her mouth.

"Hey, it won't be long before my treasure library has new items. I wonder what surprise the system will give me this time?" Li Qingge became more and more excited as she thought about it, and felt that time was speeding up. She rolled on the bed excitedly, and then realized that it was already dawn, so she quickly took a nap. After waking up and eating a few special steamed buns, she felt refreshed and all her fatigue disappeared.

So she rode on her horse, took her equipment, and headed straight for the vast fertile fields. The sun shone on her body, as if she was covered with a layer of golden battle robe. Her face was filled with a confident smile, and the worries of the day before yesterday had long been thrown into the clouds.

"How could the system make it difficult for me? The solution must be hidden in those props." She thought confidently. Her eyes sparkled with wisdom, as if she had already seen the future victory.

Arriving at the edge of the field, Li Qingge's face was full of smiles. She looked around and saw the vast fields, green grass, like a beautiful painting. Her heart was full of expectations and longings, as if she had already seen the scene of a good harvest.

"Since food can blend all kinds of flavors, maybe farming can also be tried." Inspired by the delicious fusion last night, Li Qingge suddenly had an idea and decided to use this trick on the farmland. Her eyes were shining with innovative light, like a brave explorer ready to explore the unknown.

She summoned the Tiangong Old Ox from the system storage compartment. In fact, it was a flying dragon surrounded by black air, full of spirituality. It was huge, with shining dragon scales, like a real mythical beast. Farming was no problem, but Li Qingge felt that it should have a greater use.

She raised her lips and gently waved the spatula in her hand, and the old cow appeared in front of her. As the black air rolled, the old cow looked up to the sky and howled. The sound shook the surrounding wind and clouds, and the dark clouds gathered. There was excitement in its eyes, as if it was also looking forward to the next challenge.

"When a dragon moves, it brings rain. Storms are coming. Old friend, I'll have to ask you to do the farm work first." Li Qingge smiled and comforted the old cow. Her voice was gentle and firm, as if it could bring infinite strength to the old cow. The fear he once had had had long since vanished, replaced by an infinite vision for the future.

She took out a bag of wheat seeds from the bag and tied it to the old ox. "Go ahead, do as I say, and I will definitely not let you work in vain." Her eyes flashed with trust, as if she had seen the scene of the old ox plowing.

As soon as the old ox heard the command, it immediately took a step and headed straight for the field. Its steps were steady and powerful, just like a real ox working on the field. As Li Qingge expected, the old ox worked meticulously. It used its dragon claws to carve out furrows in the field at an astonishing speed. The furrows were of moderate depth and uniform width, as if they had been measured with a ruler.

Then, the old cow took off and scattered the seeds into the air. Its movements were light and graceful, like a real dancer. Then it opened its mouth wide and sucked all the seeds into its stomach. Li Qingge stared at this scene nervously, her heart pounding. Her eyes were shining with anticipation, as if she had already seen the seeds taking root and sprouting in the field.

"Success or failure depends on this time!" At this tense moment, the old cow suddenly opened its mouth, and the seeds were scattered all over the field like raindrops. Every seed fell into the gully, as if it had been carefully arranged.

Li Qingge was overjoyed when she saw this, she knew that this trick was successful. Her eyes were shining with joy, as if she had seen the scene of a good harvest. Her heart was filled with a sense of accomplishment and joy, as if she had tasted the fruits of victory. She knew that all this was because she dared to innovate and dared to try. And this courage and wisdom will also become her precious wealth on the road ahead.

At this moment, a magical old cow from the heavenly palace suddenly descended. It hovered over the thousand acres of fertile fields, and its huge body looked particularly solemn in the afterglow of the setting sun. The old cow's eyes flashed with wisdom, as if it contained endless mysterious power. It roared loudly, and its voice was full of majesty and power, which made people feel awe. The seeds ejected from its mouth fell accurately like raindrops into the gullies left by the old cow's hooves. Each seed contained the vitality of life, as if foreshadowing the hope of a good harvest.

"Enough!" The old cow roared again, and a strong wind blew up, rolling up clouds of dust, as if nature was cheering for its power. In a blink of an eye, the gullies were filled and leveled, as if they were gently smoothed by an invisible big hand. Although the sowing speed only took one-third of the time, the effect was far better than before. Li Qingge was surprised and happy, and her eyes flashed with excitement, as if she saw the future harvest.

"My idea is right!" She said to herself, her tone full of confidence and determination. Her face looked particularly soft and beautiful under the setting sun, and her eyebrows revealed a heroic spirit.

"The abilities of this old cow in Tiangong are more than just plowing the fields. Its uses are endless and I have to continue exploring. In the future, it will surely show more magical abilities." Li Qingge's heart was filled with curiosity about the unknown and a desire to explore. She believed that this magical old cow would definitely bring her more surprises.

After saying that, Li Qingge smiled and waved her hands. The old cow turned into a loach like a magic trick, and she easily put it into the storage space in the system. Her movements were light and skillful, as if she had some kind of tacit understanding with the loach.

Next, it was the turn of Qiong Yao's sweet rain. This sweet rain was a good thing, it could moisten the fields and promote a good harvest. It seemed to be a gift from nature, and every drop contained the vitality of life. However, without the assistance of the Heavenly Palace soil, its effect would be greatly reduced. The Heavenly Palace soil was an extremely precious treasure, and a little bit of it could cover thousands of acres of land. It contained the essence of heaven and earth, and seemed to be the most perfect masterpiece of nature.

Now Li Qingge was going to test the power of the soil. She had to spread it on the vast fields. She was nervous and excited, like a child who was about to solve a mystery. She knew the importance of this experiment. If it succeeded, it would mean endless harvest and wealth. But what if it failed? She didn't dare to think too much, but told herself firmly: This is how experiments are. Success is good, but failure is nothing to be afraid of.

She took a deep breath, calmed herself down, and then opened the bottle of Qiong Yao Gan Lin. A fresh breath rose into the air and instantly turned into a small cloud. The cloud was pure white, as if it was the purest masterpiece of nature.

"Oh my! This momentum is really great!" Li Qingge exclaimed, her eyes flashing with surprise. She seemed to see a whole new world unfolding before her eyes.

"The air turns into clouds, and a drop of rain can spread all over the fields. This sweet rain is indeed not ordinary!" She secretly admired in her heart. She knew the preciousness and magic of this sweet rain, and every drop contained endless vitality and hope.

Following the guidance of the system, Li Qingge gently touched the liquid. A drop of crystal clear liquid condensed on her fingertips. Although the drop of liquid was small, it seemed to contain the power of rivers, lakes and seas, surging and powerful. It seemed like a small world, containing the power of the growth of all things.

"I understand! This drop of Lin is like a big river, embracing everything. If we add the soil from the Heavenly Palace..." A smile flashed across Li Qingge's eyes. She felt that she was halfway to success. Her heart was filled with curiosity about the unknown and a desire to explore, like a scientist who was about to uncover the mysteries of the universe.

So, she carefully placed her fingertips close to the soil in the Heavenly Palace. A miracle happened! The soil seemed to be attracted by an invisible force and merged into the Lin liquid without any hindrance. The volume and color of the Lin liquid did not change at all, as if the soil was all filled into the vast space inside the Lin liquid. At this moment, Li Qingge seemed to see a brand new world unfolding before her eyes, a world full of miracles and possibilities.

"Get up!" Li Qingge shouted, and confidently ejected the raindrops. The raindrops shot into the sky like an arrow, and instantly shone brightly and turned into a dark cloud. This dark cloud just covered the entire thousand acres of fertile land, without any waste. It seemed like the guardian of nature, bringing endless vitality and vigor to this land.

Then, thunder rumbled and the rain poured down like a waterfall. The rain also carried a fresh fragrance, which made people feel relaxed and happy. It seemed to be a gift from nature, bringing endless moisture and nourishment to this land.

Li Qingge took a deep breath and felt refreshed. Her mind became clearer. She seemed to be infected by the fresh air and became energetic. She knew that at this moment, she had successfully taken the first step in the experiment. Next, it was time to witness a miracle.

"These are all extraordinary things! After the soil of the Heavenly Palace is mixed with the sweet rain of Qiong Yao, I wonder if the effect will be so good?" She thought to herself, feeling both excited and nervous. She knew the importance of this experiment. If it succeeded, it would mean endless harvest and wealth. But what if it failed? She didn't dare to think too much, but told herself firmly: no matter what the result is, she must face it bravely.

"We'll know after the rain stops." Li Qingge became nervous again, fearing that the experiment would fail. She stared closely at the field covered by dark clouds, her heart filled with endless expectations and wishes. But at this moment, she suddenly saw a green shadow flashing in the distance. It was a emerald green color, as if the vitality and vigor of nature were waving to her.

"Are they wheat seedlings? They have grown so quickly!" Li Qingge exclaimed in surprise. She quickly ran to the edge of the field and saw the wheat seedlings sprouting out of the ground like bamboo shoots after a spring rain, full of green and vitality. They seemed to be a masterpiece of nature, providing the best proof for her experiment.

"Success! Really successful!" Li Qingge shouted excitedly. Tears flashed in her eyes, tears of joy and excitement. She knew that at this moment, she had successfully changed her fate and became a strong woman with endless wealth and wisdom.

"How could my plan fail? With these thousand acres of fertile land, the magical soil of the heavenly palace, and the sweet rain, I no longer have to worry about food problems. Even if I encounter a drought, I can quietly donate food for disaster relief and at the same time receive rewards from the system to attract more treasures from outer space." She thought to herself, with a happy smile on her face. She knew that at this moment, she had become the richest person in the world, and had everything that others dreamed of. And all of this came from her wisdom and courage, as well as her endless curiosity and exploration of the unknown world.

The aroma of wheat, the strange cow and the palace
"My guess is correct. The wheat will be ready for harvest in three days. What should we do then?" Li Qingge thought to herself, her brows wrinkled unconsciously. The sun shone through the sparse clouds and sprinkled on her face, adding a bit of heroism to her. But soon, her eyes lit up and she looked at the magical old cow in the system again, with a loving smile on her face, as if she was looking at her own relative.

"Hey, I almost forgot. This old cow in the Heavenly Palace is not only a good sowing expert, but also unrivaled in harvesting. It is much better than those multi-functional harvesters in the mortal world. I really like it more and more." She whispered to herself, with anticipation glittering in her eyes.

She had already planned the harvest, so she no longer had to worry about it. So she happily rode on her horse, whipped it, and soon arrived at Cheng's house. The gate of Cheng's house stood tall, and the copper ring on the door sparkled in the sun.

In her spare time, Li Qingge started to think about recipes again. With the Tiangong spatula and the magic method of collecting aromas, her joy in cooking was greatly increased. She stood in the kitchen, wearing a simple dress, but her eyes were shining like stars. She held the magical Tiangong spatula tightly in her hand, and her face was filled with a spring-like smile. Not long after, the tempting aroma wafted out of the Cheng Mansion again. This fragrance seemed to have legs and could be smelled everywhere.

It was daytime, and Chang'an Street was bustling with people. The sudden aroma made everyone stunned, and they looked in the direction of Cheng's house curiously and talked about it.

"Where does this fragrance come from? It smells so good, it doesn't seem like a smell that can only exist in this world. Is there a great chef hiding here?" A noble lady in gorgeous clothes asked curiously.

"Could it be a newly opened restaurant?" guessed a peddler in coarse clothes.

Passersby thought that this was a newly opened restaurant that could emit such a fragrant smell, and that it must have gathered famous chefs from all over the world and gathered all the culinary essences of the Tang Dynasty. So everyone followed the smell and came here. When they arrived at the door of Cheng's house, they were all stunned.

"Is this the Cheng Mansion? Is the fragrance coming from here?" an old man in a long robe asked in surprise.

"How strange! The Cheng family is the descendant of a famous general. Isn't it easy for them to hire a famous chef? It's really enviable." A young man in brocade clothes said enviously.

But some people were dissatisfied with this: "Humph, he has no talent to begin with, he only knows how to eat, drink and have fun, and now he is obsessed with cooking. He is really a shame to our Tang Dynasty."

"It's really unfair that this guy can still gain the favor of the emperor." A middle-aged man in gray clothes said indignantly.

"I heard there was a flood in Jiangnan and the people are starving, but here they are eating and drinking to their heart's content. God is so unfair!" said a businessman from Jiangnan sadly, with tears in his eyes.

Everyone shook their heads as they spoke, their faces full of anger. Especially the guests from Jiangnan were so upset that they were about to cry. They talked about the disaster in Jiangnan and the suffering of the people, their voices full of grief and helplessness.

"The Emperor of the Tang Dynasty, doesn't he love his people like his own children? Why has he become like this now?" A scholar in white clothes came over and asked the person in front of him with a frown. There was a glimmer of justice in his eyes, as if he wanted to uphold justice for the people.

"Of course it's true. I saw it with my own eyes. The scene was so tragic." A businessman from Jiangnan said affirmatively. There was a tearful tone in his voice, and it was obvious that he was deeply saddened by the disaster there.

The scholar was even more surprised when he heard this. He thought to himself: "Such a big thing, why is there no movement in Chang'an? Is it true that no one cares about the people in Jiangnan?" He asked again: "Then why didn't anyone report the Jiangnan incident? There must be something wrong." His voice was full of doubt and dissatisfaction.

"It's all because of the assessment. The local officials are afraid of being blamed by the emperor, so they conceal the matter and don't report it. Anyone who dares to mention this matter will be arrested. The common people have no place to complain about their grievances." An old man in gray clothes sighed, his voice full of helplessness and grief.

When the scholar heard this, he was furious: "The Tang Dynasty is so prosperous, yet such dirty things can happen!" His voice was full of anger and dissatisfaction, as if he wanted to seek justice for the people.

The people next to him quickly pulled him back: "Keep your voice down! This is Chang'an, there are eyes and ears everywhere, don't bring trouble upon yourself." They all advised the scholar not to be impulsive so as not to cause unnecessary trouble.

The scholar was so frightened that his face turned pale, and he quickly followed the others. The merchants from Jiangnan were also frightened and left in a hurry, like they were hiding from snakes. They did not dare to stay for a moment, for fear of being implicated in this storm.

Li Shimin was mixed in the crowd, and when he heard this, a cold light flashed in his eyes. He was so angry that he almost burned up: "There are such daring people in my world! Deliberately concealing the disaster is simply a crime worthy of death!" He clenched his fists, veins popped out, and he was obviously extremely angry and dissatisfied with this matter.

It turned out that Li Shimin came this time to discuss brewing with Li Qingge. Wei Zheng had obtained the secret recipe for brewing before, but the water quality was always bad and he couldn't figure out the reason. In fact, this was all Li Qingge's deliberate reservation to avoid being too conspicuous.

The old minister next to him frowned when he heard Li Shimin's words and reminded him in a low voice: "Your Majesty, you need to investigate this matter carefully and don't believe what others say easily." His voice was full of caution and steadiness, and he obviously had reservations about this matter.

Li Shimin took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down after hearing what the old minister said. He knew that he couldn't act rashly and had to investigate it thoroughly before making a decision. If things were really as they said, none of the officials involved would be able to escape! He would definitely punish them severely to serve as a warning to others!

(End of this chapter)