Chapter 319 I'm here to grow vegetables too

"Your Majesty, is this the lettuce pot that the Minister of Agriculture sent to the palace? It looks like it's growing well."

"Mother, Your Majesty, I never thought that vegetables could be grown in pots like flowers. Today is an eye-opener."

In the palace, the Queen Mother and the Empress were both amazed at the exquisite potted lettuce.

The lettuce leaves in the flowerpot are light green, like small pieces of jade, with thin stems.

It looks delicate and fragile, as if it would break with the slightest touch.

Sunlight poured in from the carved windows, illuminating the lettuce seedlings.

The small leaves have a light luster and look particularly fresh and full of vitality, making people feel happy.

The Queen Mother and the Empress had seen many exotic flowers and plants, but they never knew that vegetables could be grown in pots.

It's really an eye-opener.

Emperor Jingning's eyes were full of smiles: "Yes, this is what Huang Qing had sent to the palace today. This method was proposed by Shen Huazheng. I also read her report, it is very well written."

When Lord Huang left the palace that day, he hurriedly found Shen Huazheng, and the two discussed for a while and decided on the matter of potted vegetables.

On the second day of duty, Mr. Huang had people transplant all the lettuces into pots, then leveled the land where the lettuces were originally planted, and re-sown the seeds and seedlings according to the method Shen Huazheng had suggested.

The same process applies to spinach.

After transplanting the seedlings, it usually takes a few days to recover.

During this time, the plant will re-establish its root system and gradually adapt to the new soil environment.

Only after this seedling acclimatization period has passed can the transplanting be considered truly successful.

Using this method, both lettuce and spinach were transplanted successfully.

Lord Huang suppressed his inner excitement, selected some well-growing lettuce potted plants, and had them sent to the palace.

The successfully transplanted lettuce seedlings looked pleasing to the eye, and Emperor Jingning was very satisfied at first sight.

He had a few pots placed in the imperial study, a few in his own bedroom, and he also specially sent some to the empress dowager.

"Mother, please keep this lettuce in the palace. Whenever you want to eat it, just pick it and eat it. Besides, lettuce in pots can not only be eaten, but also grown as bonsai."

After a pause, he added: "In addition to lettuce, there are other vegetables that can be made into potted plants. But it is still in the experimental stage."

Sinongsi's next major task will be to experiment with other vegetables to see if transplanting them into pots is feasible.

"The emperor is thoughtful. I like it very much."

The Queen Mother looked at the juicy green lettuce seedlings again and felt happy.

It is indeed as Emperor Jingning said, in this way, vegetables can be grown in the bedroom.

Moreover, this lettuce pot can not only be used as food, but also has ornamental value.

Just looking at it gives people a fresh and comfortable feeling.

Chen Huazheng is indeed a wonderful person who always brings her surprises every time.

"In that case, I will also plant some vegetables."

The Queen Mother looked at the lettuce plants in front of her with great interest, thinking that since she had nothing to do every day, she could take care of the plants herself.

She had seen lettuce growing in greenhouses before, but it looked a little different when grown in the ground and when grown in pots.

To the Queen Mother, the lettuces grown in pots looked cuter, more delicate and more interesting.

Since it was so interesting, she decided to join in the fun and grow some vegetables with them.

The Queen Mother made up her mind and prepared to find someone to learn how to grow lettuce.

When the vegetables grow up, she can eat the vegetables she grows herself.

It can be blanched, hotpoted, stir-fried with oyster sauce, or eaten raw.

The vegetables you grow yourself will definitely taste better than those grown by others.

I just don’t know if you will be reluctant to eat them when they are grown.

Of course, this possibility should be small.

After all, the original intention of growing vegetables is to wait for them to mature and eat them as ingredients.

If you don't eat them, they will slowly wither.

Who would waste the fruits of their labor just because they develop feelings for each other while growing vegetables?

Suddenly, the Queen Mother sighed again: "Emperor, you are right to let Shen girl go to Sinong Temple. This girl is indeed capable."

Emperor Jingning nodded: "What the Queen Mother said is true, Shen Huazheng is indeed very smart. Shen Zhaonian is a blessed man, his children are all excellent."

In fact, to be precise, the younger generations of the Zhou family and the Shen family are very outstanding, both men and women.

Shen Zhaonian also has two sons studying in the Imperial College. If they perform well in the imperial examinations, we can keep an eye on them.

Emperor Jingning then looked at the empress beside him and said, "Empress, I also had someone leave a few pots for you. I wanted to send them to my mother and give them to you later, but I didn't expect you to be here with her."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

A smile appeared in the queen's eyes and her heart was filled with sweetness.

When the two got married, Emperor Jingning promised the Queen that she would not be the only woman in his life.

But now that they have become husband and wife, he will do his best to respect her, love her and protect her.

As long as she doesn't let him down, he will never let her down.

When the Queen heard Emperor Jingning's promise, she was very moved but she did not dare to believe it completely.

Even at the moment he made the promise, Emperor Jingning was sincere.

But human hearts are fickle, let alone the heart of an emperor.

Although Emperor Jingning was his husband, he was also the ruler of Daliang.

They are not only husband and wife, but also king and subject.

Even if Emperor Jingning breaks his promise one day, the Queen can do nothing about it, and no one else can do anything.

Since ancient times, the hearts of emperors have been the most difficult to predict.

It may seem sincere now, but it may change one day.

Over the years, the Queen has always been strict with herself, not daring to overstep the boundaries or relax in the slightest.

She didn't even dare to expect that Emperor Jingning's friendship towards her would never change.

Instead of relying on the illusory affection, it is better to grasp something that can be grasped.

But over the years, Emperor Jingning has never broken his promise.

Among the concubines in the harem, no one has ever been able to surpass the queen.

Whenever there was something good in the palace, she would always have it, except for the Queen Mother.

Emperor Jingning also treated the crown prince with care.

The Queen was very satisfied that he could do this.

At least, so far, he has kept his promise.