The Great Tang Dynasty: Heavenly Official Bestows Blessings, Starting with a Little Rhinoceros Offer

Chapter 30 Little Rhinoceros: Will I get arrested for eating beef?

To be on the safe side, Jiang Lin ultimately opted for a divided hot pot.

Give this little guy half of the buttery broth to try, and if that doesn't work, use half of the clear broth to fill the gap.

After we finished ordering, the waitress reluctantly took the menu and left.

Not long after, the bottom of the pot was served.

It was a uniquely shaped tai chi pot, half of which was filled with clear, transparent broth, with goji berries and jujubes floating on top.

The other half is a red soup with bubbling red oil, topped with chili peppers and Sichuan peppercorns.

It was placed on the stove in the middle of the table, and the waiter lit the fire underneath with a snap.

The eerie blue flames shot up instantly, making a whooshing sound.

The little guy had never seen anything like this before, and when he saw the flames suddenly appear, he shrank back in his chair.

"ah!"

The little calico on her shoulder also made the same gesture as the little ox.

He hunched over, watching the stove warily.

However, they soon realized that the fire was contained inside the stove and posed no danger.

The little guy patted his chest and breathed a sigh of relief.

Then, out of curiosity, she went over to take a look.

"Master, this Huo Huo looks really strange!"

"Why is it a blue duck?"

Jiang Lin smiled and explained as he set out the bowls and chopsticks for her.

"That's because this place is different from the Tang Dynasty."

"In the Tang Dynasty, they burned firewood, which produced smoke."

"And here we use gas, which is clean and convenient."

The little guy tilted his head, though he didn't understand what gas was.

But that didn't stop her from finding her master's world amazing.

The little boy's eyes lit up as he spoke.

"Wow!"

"That's awesome!"

"You can have a fire without firewood!"

Before long, the broth of the hot pot was brought to a boil over high heat.

The hot oil in the pot began to boil violently, bubbling and gurgling on top.

The hot oil intensifies the aroma of the chili peppers and Sichuan peppercorns.

At this moment, the entire private room was filled with a delicious aroma.

The little guy leaned over the table, took a deep sniff, and was immediately tempted by the aroma.

Pointing at the bubbling red soup, I couldn't help but swallow hard.

"Master!"

"I really want to drink that!"

"That red soup smells the best!"

The little guy pointed at the bottom of the red soup pot, his eyes full of longing.

In response, Jiang Lin quickly rubbed her head and said with a helpless yet amused tone.

"You silly goose."

"This isn't for drinking."

"This is the broth for cooking meat; drinking it directly will make you cry from the spiciness."

Xiao Sizi responded with a puzzled look, her face full of confusion.

"Why can't I drink it?"

"But it smells so good!"

"It looks like a delicious soup!"

Just as Jiang Lin was about to explain to her what the base sauce was, the door to the private room was pushed open.

The waitress had already pushed a cart full of dishes into the room.

The cart was piled high with all kinds of meat.

The red and white striped beef rolls and the tender pink lamb.

There's also the crystal-clear shrimp paste, which is visually stunning.

Upon seeing this, the little guy immediately forgot his earlier doubts about drinking soup.

My attention was completely drawn to the truckload of meat.

His eyes widened instantly, and he said excitedly.

"Wow!"

"It's Youyou!"

"Look, Master! So many more are coming!"

The little guy shouted excitedly, twisting and turning in the chair.

She couldn't resist reaching out her little hand to grab the raw meat from the plate.

Seeing this, Jiang Lin gently grasped her small wrist.

"Mingda, don't worry."

"This meat is still raw; it can't be eaten directly."

"It will give me a stomachache."

Upon hearing this, the little guy froze.

She tilted her head slightly, and the two buns on her head swayed with the movement.

Those eyes were filled with profound confusion.

Clearly, they didn't understand why they couldn't eat the meat even though it was right in front of them.

"Master..."

"So how can I get some duck?"

"Sizi's tummy is hungry!"

As she spoke, she pitifully patted her little belly.

That adorable look softened Jiang Lin's heart.

"Little glutton."

He chuckled and shook his head, then reached out his index finger and gently scratched her little nose.

"Watch, your master will demonstrate to you how to eat this hot pot."

After saying that, Jiang Lin picked up his chopsticks.

He skillfully picked up a slice of beautifully marbled Wagyu beef.

Then, with a gurgling sound, it was placed into the boiling clear soup pot.

The little guy's gaze was fixed on the chopsticks, as if drawn by a magnet.

His eyes were wide open, not blinking an eye.

They even held their breath, afraid of missing the process of their flesh changing.

Fortunately, the beef was sliced ​​very thinly and only boiled for a short time.

The originally bright red slices of meat had changed color in the boiling broth and were thoroughly cooked.

When Jiang Lin took the meat out, the slices were still covered with glistening broth and steaming hot.

It looks fresh, juicy, and incredibly tempting.

"Wow--!"

The little ox let out a gasp of surprise, clapping its little hands impatiently.

"It's ripe! It's ripe!"

"They're so familiar now!!"

At that moment, there was nothing else in my eyes except that piece of meat.

Seeing this, Jiang Lin smiled.

The meat was placed in front of the little guy in that delicate little bowl.

"Mingda, don't eat yet."

Jiang Lin carefully gave instructions.

"This meat is fresh out of the pot and very hot."

"Let it cool down a bit first, otherwise it will burn your mouth."

"While we're at it, Master will get you some dipping sauce."

However, the little guy is no longer listening to any of these words.

Staring longingly at the beef in the bowl, the irresistible aroma of the meat had already made her little head spin.

Although it nodded cutely, its eyes never left the bowl.

Just as Jiang Lin turned around to get the seasonings...

Little Sizi's little hand had already quietly reached out and clumsily grasped the chopsticks.

Because I had never used chopsticks made of this material before, and my hands are too small.

Even though I tried my best to imitate my master's movements, the two chopsticks seemed to be fighting, and I couldn't get a firm grip on them no matter what I did.

I tried several times, but I couldn't pick up that slippery piece of meat.

The little one pouted anxiously, but even so, it couldn't stop this little foodie.

Since we can't pick it up with our chopsticks, let's try another method!

Little Sizi had a sudden inspiration and grabbed the chopsticks with both hands, as if he were holding two small sticks.

Then use the tip of the chopsticks to aim at the piece of beef.

Poke it hard!

"Heave-ho!"

Success! The beef was firmly stuck on the chopsticks.

A bright smile immediately bloomed on her little face.

Without any hesitation, he immediately put the meat on his chopsticks into his mouth.

The little ox opened its mouth as wide as it could, like a little tiger hunting its prey.

"Awoo!"

He took a bite of the whole piece of beef and swallowed it.

The next second, her excited face instantly changed color.

"Ugh!!!"

Little Sizi's eyes widened, and he let out a muffled groan.

The scalding temperature exploded instantly in her mouth, burning her tongue so much it felt like it was tied in knots.

Jiang Lin turned his head and immediately saw Xiao Sizi diligently eating meat while constantly hissing and panting.

Her face turned bright red, and tears welled up in the corners of her eyes.

"Look at you."

Jiang Lin smiled helplessly and quickly walked over.

"Little glutton, didn't I warn you it would be very hot?"

"Spit it out!"

However, the little guy at this moment was unwilling to spit it out at all.

Even though her eyes were watering from the heat, the delicious taste of the beef still made her reluctant to let go.

They didn't care at all whether it was hot or not; they were completely immersed in the enjoyment of eating meat.

He chewed haphazardly a few times, then stretched his neck and swallowed hard.

Feeling the satisfaction of the meat in his belly, the little guy finally breathed a sigh of relief and came back to his senses with a happy smile.

It was as if she wasn't the one who had just been grimacing from the burn.

Little Sizi raised her head, her eyes sparkling as she looked at Jiang Lin.

"Master!"

"It's so delicious and spicy!"

"What is this meaty duck?!"

Seeing this, Jiang Lin put down the prepared sesame sauce and smiled faintly.

"This is beef."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Sizi, who had been in high spirits, instantly changed his expression.

It was as if... I had heard something extremely terrifying.

"Cow...Cow again?!"

Upon hearing this, the little ox hurriedly waved its little hands and shook its little head like a rattle drum.

"No way! No way!"

"Master, Father said we mustn't eat cow antlers!"

"Eating beef will get you arrested again!"

Seeing the little guy's panicked reaction, Jiang Lin finally realized what was going on.

In the agrarian society of the Tang Dynasty, cattle were an extremely important source of productivity.

Killing and eating cattle is a serious crime, punishable by imprisonment or even execution.

As a princess, the young brother was naturally taught this principle from a young age.

However... that was only the law of the Tang Dynasty.

What does this have to do with this space-time?

Jiang Lin smiled and reached out to rub the little guy's head.

"Mingda, don't be afraid."

"Brother, things here are different from those in your Great Tang Dynasty."

"The cattle here are raised specifically to be eaten by people!"

"So eating beef here is no problem, and no one will arrest you."