The actual yield of potatoes, especially the late-maturing varieties, is definitely more than 1,500 catties. This is the most conservative figure reported by the governor of Nanjun. After all, there are other crops after potatoes. If the initial figure is too high, the subsequent crops will not be surprising.

But even this yield of 1,500 jin per mu surprised all the ministers. "Is there really a crop that can yield more than 1,000 jin per mu?"

In fact, they suspected that the governor of Nanjun was lying. Not to mention the yield of 1,500 catties, even 500 catties would have been high enough!

"It can be used as food and vegetables. There is such a good thing. If it is planted on a large scale throughout the country, no one in our country will go hungry again."

Grain yields are extremely low now, with wheat and rice yields of only a little over 200 jin per mu. After paying taxes, people work hard all year and it's barely enough to eat.

But if there were a crop that could yield 500 jin per mu, especially in the south where there are two or three harvests a year, it would be a blessing for the people of the world.

Chu Haoxuan was also happy. The Crown Prince had just consummated his marriage with the Crown Princess a few days ago, and the magic bean appeared in just two days. Sure enough, the fate of these two together was to bring prosperity to the country!

The emperor issued an imperial edict that very day, and the Grand Minister of Agriculture, who was in charge of agricultural affairs, went with the edict.

Since this concerns the food supply of millions of people, and the produce was grown in the south, the Grand Minister of Agriculture naturally had to go to the area to record the planting methods and then try to grow it in the north to see if it could be grown in the same way.

In December, truckloads of potato seeds were transported to Beijing.

Ning Yan is also pregnant.

The main goal is to help you get pregnant.

On the day of the New Year's Eve banquet, Chu Yu entered the palace with a cold face, but he already knew to protect the Crown Princess, supporting his waist with one hand and protecting his belly with the other.

The Empress secretly rejoiced.

"Quick, sit down. It's only been a month and a half, so be careful."

Ning Yan didn't hide her pregnancy; she summoned the imperial physician as soon as her period was late, and then the palace learned of her pregnancy.

The rewards from the two high-ranking officials in the palace were immediately delivered to the mansion, and the Duke of Dingguo's mansion also sent gifts. Chu Lin was originally going to be released, but because of this incident, the old lady detained him back in the courtyard, fearing that he would offend his granddaughter-in-law's unborn child and affect the fate of the country.

But today is New Year's Eve. Chu Jingxuan has been confined to his quarters for a year, while Chu Lin has not done anything wrong. So, the old lady still brought him into the palace. But she gave him many instructions before he entered the palace, fearing that the child might do something to hurt his mother.

Chu Lin: ...What I mean is, is it possible that he actually wants to see his older brother and mother being affectionate?

It would be even better if he could anger his father to death.

Unfortunately, no matter how much he said he wasn't upset and wouldn't upset his mother, his grandmother just wouldn't believe him.

But never mind, it's good that I can see my mother.

Chu Yu helped the person sit down, then continued to wear a cold expression.

"Alright, stop giving me that cold look. I know you're unhappy, but a man should take responsibility. Yan'er is already pregnant with your child, so you should treat her well, do you hear me?"

The crown prince turned to look at his mother, and after a long while, he responded with a soft "hmm".

Mu Yuan was truly relieved this time. She knew her son best; he would never go back on his word once he made a promise.

The old lady also breathed a sigh of relief. This marriage was indeed undignified, but there were many undignified things in the royal family, so there was no point in worrying about it so much.

Now that the Crown Princess is pregnant, the Crown Prince has softened a little, which is a good omen.

"Lin'er is here today too, but he doesn't know you're pregnant yet. You two can talk things out later."

Chu Lin was taken by the eunuch to find the Second Prince; he will definitely be here soon.

"Yes, Grandmother."

Chu Yu's expression turned serious. He had only been acting before, but this time he was genuinely nervous. After all, he hadn't seen Chu Lin even once since his marriage to the Crown Princess was arranged. Although the eldest brother was like a father, that only applied to the situation where the eldest brother didn't marry his father's wife.

To be honest, he was quite afraid that Chu Lin wouldn't be able to accept him being with the Crown Princess.

As they were talking, Chu Zheng and Chu Lin came in.

The two of them respectfully greeted their elders, and Ning Yan immediately smiled and waved to Chu Lin, "Let's go back to the Crown Prince's residence with Mother tonight, and Mother will make dumplings for you."

Chu Lin was overjoyed upon hearing this: "Can I go back to the Crown Prince's residence, son? My grandmother hasn't allowed me to go out lately."

Ning Yan took out a handkerchief and wiped Chu Lin's sweat. "Of course you can. What did you do just now? You're all sweaty."

"I sparred with my second brother."

"Mom, I heard you're pregnant? Does that mean I'm going to have a little brother?"

"Who told you that?"

"Second Brother."

"Mother is pregnant, but we don't know yet whether it's a younger brother or sister."

He is indeed the younger brother, after all, his family does have a throne to inherit, but they cannot say it out loud yet.

"A younger sister would be fine too. I'd like a delicate little sister, and I'll teach her martial arts."

Chu Yu: You're going to teach my sweet and soft little girl to practice martial arts?

If someone else had said that, he would have retorted sharply.

But since his elder brother was like a father to him, he decided to keep it to himself for now.

Isn't there still a 50% chance of having a son?

While the mother and son were talking, the people in the hall kept an eye on the crown prince's reaction and noticed that his expression was as unpleasant as ever.

Fortunately, he didn't lose his temper, which is an improvement.

Soon it was time to go to the front for the New Year's Eve banquet.

In the Gan Kingdom, the New Year's Eve banquet is not held in the evening, but at noon. The emperor invites everyone to a meal, and after the banquet, everyone goes home to their own families to celebrate the New Year's Eve together.

The Emperor was very accommodating and took the initiative to come to Fengqi Palace and go to the main hall in front with the Empress.

However, on the way, they encountered Consort Qiong, who was dressed in a splendid manner, and Wei Shuqing, who had been promoted to Consort Qing.

The Empress was genuinely delighted; watching the two of them fight back and forth was truly entertaining. Unfortunately, neither of them could conceive, so their rivalry wasn't particularly intense.

But it doesn't matter, she has people in the Imperial Hospital. That person said that the Emperor is now outwardly strong but inwardly weak. The more he favors his concubines, the worse his health will become. Overworking himself to the point of illness is not just a saying.

In his past life, he took the life of the woman he fancied; in this life, he took his own life to sleep with more of these women. That's fine.

Once the emperor dies, dealing with a group of concubines who haven't borne children will be a piece of cake for her.

Let them run wild for now. As long as they don't annoy her, she can keep watching the show and tolerate them until the emperor dies.

But if you dare to cause trouble in front of her, don't blame her for being ruthless.

She has a son, who is she afraid of?!

"Your Majesty, you won't mind if we disturb your time alone with the Emperor, will you?"

Mu Yuan raised her right hand, which was covered in nail guards, and gently stroked the black hair at her temples. A faint smile appeared on her lips. "How could that be? I am already old. The Emperor needs young and tender girls like you by his side."

"You lot, serving the Emperor well is more important than anything else!"

Honestly, these were her true feelings. You guys should try making the Emperor have sex seven times a night if you could! (End of Chapter)