"What did you call me?"

"Just shout once, and don't ask if you miss it."

Shen Ningsi glanced at Gu Hong and walked into the alley with the candied haws in his hand.

“Hey!”

A man's voice came from behind, but Shen Ningsi just narrowed his eyes and took away the hawthorn fruit at the tip.

After all, the drought lasted too long, and the hawthorn has lost its moisture, and tastes a little dry.

But in this year when everything is scarce, being able to eat a piece of candied haws is a lucky thing that many people cannot force themselves to have.

Gu Hong finally walked side by side with Shen Ningsi.

He looked at Shen Ningsi, and his urgent gaze made Shen Ningsi's hair stand on end, and he spat out several cores in the hawthorn fruit.

Shen Ningsi raised his eyes and looked at Gu Hong, "Why are you staring at me!"

"If I buy you something, will you stop calling me General Gu?"

Shen Ningsi frowned. Sometimes she really didn't understand what was going on in this man's mind.

"It's just a candied haws. Can't I afford it myself? Do I have to call you Brother Gu to eat it?"

Shen Ningsi is now highly respected in Wanning Village. Not to mention candied haws, even if she wants to eat roujiamo, I'm afraid the owner will happily serve it to her with both hands.

"Then why don't you call me General Gu?"

"stupid."

Ana Shen uttered a word coldly and continued to move forward.

Gu Hong, who stayed where he was, was completely confused until Sanyazi couldn't stand it anymore and finally stood beside the man and said.

"Of course the General's wife is willing to give you a smiling wife because she sees that you are kind to her. You are so sensitive, and you can tell who is kind and who is malicious with just a little attention."

"I've been nice to her before."

San Yazi couldn't help but sigh and shook his head, "General, you've only been nice to Madam for a few days, and you think her attitude towards you has completely changed?"

He didn't even want to talk about Gu Hong. This man was extremely talented in warfare, but why was he so stupid when it came to understanding people's hearts?

Shen Ningsi is so smart, completely different from ordinary women.

How could Shen Ningsi, who was a little bit good, give himself up?

"If you want Madam to follow you with peace of mind from now on, I'm afraid you have to do more. This is totally irrelevant. Madam is not being nice to you just for this string of candied haws, but because you care about Madam's health and you defended Madam without hesitation in front of those officials. Madam feels your care!"

I have to say that Sanyazi's random guess was roughly correct.

Shen Ningsi walked on the road without looking back, she was feeling upset now.

Isn't it right for Gu Hong to defend himself outside? If his wife is wronged and these things spread to the capital, I'm afraid everyone will look down on Gu Hong.

As for this string of candied haws, it is even more inconspicuous.

Originally, Gu Hong said something wrong, so he had to humble himself to please others, which was what he should do.

Besides, a string of candied haws is not a big deal to me, let alone Gu Hong.

How could she be nice to Gu Hong just because of these things?

Thinking of this, Shen Ningsi felt that the candied haws in his hand had become much heavier.

She wanted to throw it away directly to show her determination not to accept Gu Hong's kindness, but then she thought that wasting food was not a wise move.

After the two returned home, Shen Ningsi was forced by Gu Xiuwen and Gu Xiuwu to go back to the room to rest.

Shen Ningsi's skin color was originally pale, and when he felt a little unwell, his face looked like a dead person, and the children were all scared when they saw him.

Dinner and housework were all left to them, and Ana Shen only needed to take care of her health.

The next morning, Fan Xing brought the group from yesterday to visit.

"Ma'am, I know you're not feeling well, and I've tried to persuade them to come back a little later, but they won't listen."

Fan Xing left the main room where everyone was sitting and came to the yard to talk to Shen Ningsi.

He looked apologetic. "Actually, I've already given them the potato-growing method my wife wrote, but they don't think I've given them all my secrets. They think I'm hiding something and don't want them to surpass me in achievements."

Ana Shen smiled soothingly, “This is human nature. The court is treacherous, and everyone is on guard against each other. It’s normal for them to be worried.”

Fan Xing didn't do this to let Shen Ningsi speak for them, he did it to prevent Shen Ningsi from blaming him.

Seeing that Gu Hong's heart was set on Shen Ningsi, and Shen Ningsi was so capable.

Although he is from a wealthy family, he is not stupid.

Shen Ningsi could see that he would achieve extraordinary things in the future, and they had known each other for such a long time. It would not be worth it if Shen Ningsi became dissatisfied with him because of these trivial matters.

"Madam, I'm going to be frank. I'm doing this for your health, but I can't get past these officials."

Shen Ningsi understood now, and she smiled softly, "Don't worry, my lord. I naturally understand what kind of character you are. You will definitely not treat your own people badly, but these people will not consider my body."

Listening to the conversation between the two, Gu Hong was so jealous that he was furious. What does it mean to be one of their own?

Shen Ningsi is his wife, they are a family, Fan Xing is nothing.

Just when Gu Hong was about to speak, Gu Yuner beside him suddenly grabbed his hand.

"Dad, I want to go with Mom too, is that okay?"

"OK."

It was rare that Gu Yun'er treated him so well, so Gu Hong would naturally agree to all the girl's requests. He bent down, picked up Gu Yun'er, and stared down at Fan Xing.

"Master Fan, I'm craving some candied haws. Could you please go to the kitchen and get me a bunch?"

"Madam, after trying the candied haws yesterday, found them delicious, so she rushed to make them overnight. This general is truly lucky. With a wife like this, what more could a man ask for?"

“…”

Fan Xing was confused. What was Gu Hong doing? Was he demonstrating to him? Was he showing off to him how good Shen Ningsi was?

Shen Ningsi didn't bother to care what the two people behind her were doing. She walked to the main hall and bowed first.

"I understand why you all came here. Growing potatoes is not difficult, but different places have different climates, so whether potatoes can be grown is still an unknown."

"If the climate of the county you manage is similar or identical to Wanning Village, then it would be suitable. However, if it is too hot or too humid, then it would be unsuitable."

Shen Ningsi was reluctant to say it, but as soon as he opened his mouth to say those polite words, he revealed everything that everyone wanted to know.

"Lord Fan has informed me of the climates of the counties you manage. Some are suitable, while others are not. However, I recently discovered a new crop that can also be grown on a large scale."

Shen Ningsi's eyes lit up when he said this.

She has been craving for fruit for a long time!

"Although it won't fill you up, this fruit tastes great. We can trade it for potatoes from Wanning Village."