Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
âHe deserved it.
âItâs understandable that they fight each other since they were born in the royal family. Itâs also understandable that they eradicated the Gu family back then.
âAfter all, Pingyang stood on the wrong side.
âBut he shouldnât have forced people to take sides. Also, itâs wrong to kill them and find someone to replace them if they disagree.
âThis time, it got even more outrageous. He used the lives of civilians as a bargaining chip, and I donât think it could be justified.â
âKings fight, and the peasants suffer.â Zhou Ying shook her head.
Next, the two planted the watermelon seedlings together and stopped when it was almost noon.
The two of them called Xiaxiang and Shizhu back.
âHello, Lord Gu, Madam Gu.â At this moment, a young man in his twenties ran over and greeted them with a smile.
Gu Chengrui saw this and introduced him. âThis is Xiao Zheng, who was sent by King Kang to learn greenhouse technology. He even helped us with a lot of farm work.â
âIs that so? It must be really hard on you.â
âYouâre too polite, Madam. In any case, itâs learning to do more.â When Xiao Zheng said this, he looked at Zhou Ying with admiration and added, âItâs just that I didnât expect Madam Gu to be able to do farm work. Iâm amazed.â
âDidnât we stay in the countryside for more than three years? Otherwise, how could we cultivate those sweet potatoes?â
âThatâs right. Iâm really stupid for not thinking of this.â
âThatâs normal. No one can cover everything.
âBy the way, what did you do before you came here?â
âI used to grow vegetables in my manor. When I heard that King Kang was looking for someone to learn about building a new greenhouse, my father recommended me.â
âYour father must be King Kangâs trusted aide.â
âOh, no. Heâs just the head of the Hot Spring Manor.â
âThatâs also pretty good. Oh right, how many people are there in your family?â
âHow old are you?â
Zhou Ying kept asking questions as they walked, not giving him a chance to ask anything.
At the same time, she obtained a lot of information about him. Of course, he did not dare say anything more than he could.
When they reached the manor, Xiao Zheng turned around and returned to the house where he was staying.
Meanwhile, Zhou Ying and the others returned to their courtyard.
Mrs. Wu was picking vegetables and stood up and bowed to them before turning to Shizu. âShizhu, thereâs hot water on the stove. Use as you like.â
âGot it. After Iâm done, Iâll help you cook.â Shizhu then turned around and went to the kitchen.
Xiaxiang followed her in as well.
Zhou Ying and Gu Chengrui sat in the courtyard under the treeâs shade.
The weather wasnât particularly hot yet, so they cooled down quickly when they reached the shade.
Soon, Shizhu and Xiaxiang finished washing their hands, bringing out a warm water basin. After the couple washed up, they entered their house.
After entering the bedroom, Gu Chengrui sat on the chair and said, âBabe, take out a few strawberries. My throat is as dry as the desert.â
âWatch the door.â Zhou Ying reminded him and flashed into her interspace. She picked some big strawberries, washed them, and put them on the table.
Gu Chengrui took one and put it in her mouth. âThe sun is even hotter in the afternoon, so donât go into the fields. Why donât you cook a few dishes later and let Chen He and the others come over for a gathering?â
âHm? They havenât returned yet?â
âNo, Chen He has taken a liking to farming after staying so long.
âSome time ago, I suggested that deep plowing and retting manure could increase harvesting production, and he followed suit.â
âIt looks like heâs a reliable person. You should guide him well, as itâll make a great contribution if he can also excel in agricultural research..â