Pei Shu'er demonstrated for everyone and then said, "The fish is ready. After we finish eating, we will continue learning. In the future, there will be something for everyone to do in the evenings."
Having something to do is always better than staring sadly at the sky every evening.
The bodies of exiles suffer, and their spirits are tormented, as leaving the place they've lived their entire life is almost akin to severing ties with their own existence.
In ancient times, family was paramount, which is why exile was considered almost as severe a punishment as being sliced to death.
Unless one could achieve merit in the place of exile, there was no chance of returning.
But surviving was difficult, let alone earning merit.
Everyone was initially sorrowful, but once the fish touched their lips, all their worries were forgotten.
Hmm, it was really delicious.
