Chapter 91 The Food is Good



Wen Jingchi's expression became increasingly gloomy, and Chu Weiyue became so angry that she couldn't help but sneer.

"Master Ouyang, the food you prepared today is so sumptuous!"

Ouyang Feng didn't seem to notice the irony. Instead, he smiled smugly and complimented, "Your Majesty, of course we have to prepare the best for your visit. Your Majesty, I offer you this glass of light wine."

He took the initiative to pick up the wine glass and brought it to Wen Jingchi with squinting eyes.

But Wen Jingchi had no intention of drinking. Instead, the coldness in his eyes reached its peak. This made Ouyang Feng realize that something was wrong and he suspected that he had done something wrong.

But then he thought again that his hospitality was good enough and there was no need for him to be angry, which made him even more puzzled.

Wen Jingchi threw his chopsticks onto the table and snorted softly, "Ouyang Feng, the people outside are starving and dying. I don't know how many people are living in dire straits and can't even afford a drink of water, yet your family is living a life of luxury!"

This made Ouyang Yu, who was standing next to him, a little embarrassed: "Your Majesty, we are usually very frugal with our food expenses. We only spent a little extravagantly because you are here. We would never do this on normal days."

Ouyang Feng nodded in agreement: "Yes, Your Majesty, we specially prepared this banquet to welcome you. We also live frugally on weekdays. After all, it's not easy for anyone these days."

Such words instead made Chu Weiyue snort in disdain.

"What you said sounds good, but I think the people in your house are all fat and bloated. Compared with the people outside, they are really far behind."

"Miss, what you said is a little inappropriate. Our Ouyang family never mistreats our servants. As for those common people, we have also tried our best to help them."

Ouyang Feng pretended to sigh helplessly.

But what he said was simply an excuse. Maybe it could fool a three-year-old child.

At this moment, a man came running over in a hurry. He was Wen Jingchi's subordinate.

"Your Majesty, when we were stationed outside the city just now, we found that many people died due to famine, about fifty or sixty people."

Hearing this, the atmosphere suddenly dropped to freezing point.

Looking at the sumptuous delicacies before him, Wen Jingchi's face darkened to an unprecedented degree.

Ouyang Feng looked unhappy and didn't know what to say for a moment.

Ouyang Yu reacted quickly and pretended to smooth over the situation.

"These people are so pitiful. I never thought that such a thing could happen. Your Majesty, don't worry. Our Ouyang family will take out some grain for disaster relief."

"Yes, Your Majesty, I feel very guilty about this. Although our Ouyang family has thousands of acres of fertile land, there are too many people and we cannot provide relief to them all. This matter still requires the intervention of the imperial court."

The father and son sang the same tune and kicked the ball to Wen Jingchi.

Chu Weiyue's neighbor clicked his tongue and said, "Master Ouyang, what you said sounds really nice. It seems that the court's inaction has led to so many disaster victims. Is that what you mean?"

"Girl, please don't slander me. How could I tarnish the imperial court? The emperor has devoted himself to the country and the people and has made great contributions. This is just a natural disaster and has nothing to do with the imperial court."

Ouyang Feng was shocked. If he was really accused of this crime, their Ouyang family would not be able to bear it.

Chu Weiyue sneered again: "But the reason why those people are starving to death and have no food to eat is because there is no water source. Why don't you, the Ouyang family, be kind and temporarily hand over the right to use the canal?

Let the people have land to farm, so that they can have enough food and clothing, and they don't have to bother you to take food for disaster relief. You can also get a good reputation, and even the court will thank you. Otherwise, if this matter really gets to the court, your family will have a hard time explaining it. What do you think, Mr. Ouyang?"

Chu Weiyue's tone was impassioned as she launched a barrage of attacks at Ouyang Feng.

Because what she said was so confident, even more powerful than Prince Wen Jingchi.

This shocked Ouyang Feng a little. The woman looked ordinary, but for some reason, her tone was very domineering.

It was already rare for a woman to sit at the same table with them.

She could still speak without restraint in front of Wen Jingchi, and for a moment she began to doubt Chu Weiyue's identity.

Shen Mubai was stunned for a moment, then immediately explained awkwardly.

"Master Ouyang, please don't worry about me. This little disciple is ignorant of worldly affairs and has been learning medicine with me in the mountains, so he speaks more directly."

Then, he set his gaze on Chu Weiyue and pretended to scold her.

"You are such a disrespectful girl. The prince is still here, how can you be so presumptuous? Moreover, the people are suffering from famine, and the head of the Ouyang family is so kind-hearted that he must be more concerned than you.

If the imperial court knew that the people couldn't irrigate their fields because there were no canals, no one would be able to escape responsibility. Do you think Patriarch Ouyang would just sit there and do nothing?"

Although he seemed to be scolding Chu Weiyue, his words and actions were all meant to remind Ouyang Feng.

If he did not hand over the right to use the canal, he would be blamed by the imperial court and he would not be able to bear the consequences.

This put Ouyang Feng in a dilemma, and his face looked a little ugly.

"Your Highness, logically speaking, since the people have no water, I should indeed hand over the right to use the canal, but I spent a lot of money to buy this. If I give it to the people, what will happen to our fertile land? Such a huge family business really cannot do without this canal..."

Ouyang Yu beside him nodded in agreement: "Your Highness, the reason for the drought here is not because of this canal, but because there has been no rain. The other rivers and canals have dried up. It has nothing to do with my family."

Ouyang Feng had the same idea as him. After all, he had spent a huge amount of money to buy this canal. It was simply a pipe dream to ask him to give it up now.

At the same time, a man dressed as a butler ran over in a panic, his forehead covered in blood.

This scene surprised Ouyang Feng.

"Butler, what happened? Why is your head like this?"

"Master, it was those unruly people who beat us up. They were making trouble in the fields again, clamoring to fight us!"

Hearing this, Ouyang Feng became extremely furious.

Realizing that Wen Jingchi was still there, he could only hide his anger and bowed slightly.

"I'm so sorry, Your Highness. I need to go take care of some family matters. Please enjoy your meal here. I'll let my son keep you company."

After saying this, he was about to turn around and leave, but Wen Jingchi stood up.

"Since Patriarch Ouyang wants to deal with the matter, I naturally cannot stop him. Since it concerns the people, why don't I go with you?"

After a moment's pause, Ouyang Feng subconsciously wanted to refuse.

But Chu Weiyue also stood up and said, "Since Patriarch Ouyang has something going on at home, of course we have to go with him. I want to see which unruly people dare to act so recklessly here."


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