After 8 Years of Widowhood, The Marquis's Wife Demands a Divorce

On the eve of her wedding, an urgent report arrived from the border, and the Marquis of Pingyang led his army to battle. To show appreciation and importance, the Crown Prince personally officiated ...

Chapter 317 Secretly Going to Xiaoxue Village

Qin Yan's eyes rolled, hesitating to speak, and said with embarrassment: "She has a special situation that must be dealt with. Please keep it a secret, Princess Seventh."

Qin Yan clearly didn't say what it was, but the Seventh Princess inexplicably felt that she understood and immediately empathized with her: "Oh my God, that thing has come? Sister-in-law came out with us in this situation, she really loves us!"

Qin Yan nodded in agreement. "Isn't it? She told me she should have come a long time ago, but she didn't. I thought it was a happy occasion, but who knew she'd come right now. It was all for nothing. Now, I have no choice but to rush off to deal with it."

Her words were so confusing that the Eighth Princess, still young, couldn't understand. The Seventh Princess nodded vigorously in agreement, "Yes, that's right! You don't come when you should, and you come when you shouldn't. You really have no sense at all."

The Eighth Princess asked curiously, "Who are you talking about, sister?"

The Seventh Princess was very secretive and said, "You are still young and don't understand. You will understand when you grow up."

The Eighth Princess watched in confusion as the Seventh Princess helped the Crown Princess to cover up. Later, she also took the initiative to help cover up. After hearing what her Seventh Sister said, it seemed that the Crown Princess must have something very important to do!

Qin Wan broke away from them and headed straight for Xiaoxue Village.

She suggested appreciating the flowers because she knew that the Fourth Prince's farm was relatively close to Xiao Xue Farm. It would take her more than half an hour to go there and back, so it would not be inconspicuous.

There are places for cultivating grain everywhere. Xiaoxuezhuang now only has one greenhouse to cultivate new grain varieties. No matter what kind of grain, as soon as the seeds are produced, they will be sent to various places for trial planting.

The rest of the greenhouses were planted with various vegetables before winter.

Isn’t it?

Not only did they cultivate several kinds of fresh vegetables on the farm, but they also greatly increased the production of the original vegetables.

For example, there is the loofah that is more than three feet long and not yet old, and there is the eggplant as big as a human head.

In the past, loofahs were only about one foot long. If they were a little fatter, they would be old. The middle would be full of silk threads and difficult to bite.

This loofah is more than three feet long and two or three fingers thick. It is soft and tender inside and tastes especially good when stir-fried.

Not to mention eggplants. The eggplants, which were originally the size of a fist, have now grown bigger, increasing production and income.

The village head said happily: "Crown Princess, are we going to sell all these fresh vegetables?"

"No, just eat it all at home. Send some to the mansion and the East Palace regularly, and you guys eat the rest. Don't let it flow out, okay?" Qin Wan had other ideas. If she couldn't use this thing to make money, she could use it to exchange for more useful things.

"You guys find a way to save the seeds. Next year I'll submit it to the Ministry of Revenue and ask for your commendation."

When Zhuangtou and others heard this, their eyes instantly became hot.

A few months ago, several farmers left Xiaoxue Village, and now they are officials from the Ministry of Revenue!

They were envious. They had never dreamed that a peasant could become an official. They never thought that it would be their turn now!

The village head kowtowed excitedly: "This old servant thanks the Crown Princess for their kindness and reward!"

Qin Wan raised her hand to let them stand. "As long as you work hard, your future will be bright. The children at home must also study hard. Next year will be the county exam. Passing it will truly transform our family's status."

"Yes, yes, I will urge them to study hard!"

Zhuangtou felt that life had hope and he was full of energy.

He thought of someone else: "Crown Princess, Old Sun's son passed the imperial examination last year. He is now studying hard and intends to take the imperial examination next spring to repay the Crown Princess's kindness."

Qin Wan didn't know about this and asked hurriedly, "There was a provincial examination last year? How come I didn't know about it? Were there also county and prefectural examinations last year?"

The village head said, "The county and prefectural examinations are held every two years. Last year, an additional special examination was held, so Old Sun's grandson passed the examination in April. In September, the provincial examination was held. The teacher let him try, and he passed. This child is very hardworking."

In April, Qin Wan was in Shenyang doing disaster relief. In September, she was very busy with weddings, farming, and family matters...

No wonder Old Sun didn't tell her.

Qin Wan quickly ordered people to prepare things: "This is a great joyous event, and it deserves a reward."

Qin Wan had brought some gold ingots with her, ready to give as rewards to others. She called Old Sun over and gave them all to him.

Old Sun kowtowed quickly: "Thank you, Crown Princess, for the reward!"

"It's not easy to study, but he can pass the imperial examination in just one year. It shows that the child is talented. We must cultivate him well." Qin Wan's eyes and brows were full of joy.

She said, "I'll have someone send you some charcoal later. It's cold in the winter, so don't freeze. I'll also send you some leather and supplements so you can raise your child well."

"Yes." Old Sun didn't expect that the Crown Princess valued her own child so much, and he almost cried on the spot.

Later, when he saw the Crown Princess delivering the indentures of his entire family, giving them freedom, he burst into tears and told his grandson to assist His Royal Highness the Crown Prince well in the future.

Repay the Crown Princess well, of course, this is a story for later.

Qin Wan met Old Sun and went back to the Fourth Prince's manor.

Another carriage, carrying the improved vegetables and several tightly wrapped large wooden barrels, was delivered directly to the East Palace, the prince's study.

Qin Wan started eating as soon as she arrived at the farm.

Qin Yan laughed at her: "You have a really good nose. You came back just in time."

Qin Wan smiled reservedly: "I brought you here, I can't leave you here alone, it's not good."

The Seventh Princess attentively handed Qin Wan a piece of freshly roasted meat. "Sister-in-law, try it quickly. This is a fawn my eldest brother hunted. The meat is so tender."

Qin Wan took a bite and nodded with a smile: "It's fresh and tender."

After lunch, they rested for a while and then packed up and set off back to Beijing.

The Sixth Princess pulled the Seventh Princess and Qin Wan into a carriage, her little face flushed.

Qin Wan knew it was a success when she saw her like this: "Why don't you ride in a carriage with your own sister-in-law, but ride with me instead?"

The Sixth Princess was unhappy when she mentioned the Fourth Prince's wife: "She has such a sullen face, as if others owe her hundreds of thousands of taels of silver. She should have come forward to introduce the Yu family's wife today, but she hid away instead."

Qin Wanke didn't discuss the Fourth Prince's wife in front of the Sixth Princess. She only teased her, "I feel aroused by your face. Is this a good thing about to happen?"

When the Sixth Princess mentioned her own marriage, she forgot about the Fourth Prince's wife and blushed, "Sister-in-law... I was ignorant before, but only after this trip today did I realize that you are doing this for my own good. Otherwise, I might..."

The Sixth Princess knew her temper very well. If Qin Wan had not persuaded her to meet him, she would have ruined the marriage.

Qin Wan didn't ask any more questions, nor did she take any credit for it. She just smiled and said, "Looks like I need to prepare a make-up gift."

The Sixth Princess's face flushed, and she quickly changed the subject by referring to the Seventh Princess: "Seventh Sister, do you have a crush on someone? You should also step up your efforts."

The Seventh Princess was not shy. She teased the Sixth Princess, "We've only met once, and you've already fallen in love with me. It's clear you're eager to get married."

The Sixth Princess went from shy to furious because of her words. She was so angry that she wanted to twist her mouth: "Seventh sister, you are talking nonsense! I will tear your mouth apart!"

"Let's see if you can tear it off!" The seventh princess hid behind Qin Wan with a giggle and made faces at the sixth princess.