I saw a large area of lush vegetables, with three layers and rows of boxes, which was quite spectacular.
Mrs. Du stared at them, "Is this a vegetable? Why is there no soil?"
This is so amazing, it’s the first time I’ve seen it.
Others grow flowers in greenhouses, but the Mu family grows these strange vegetables.
Mu Wanqing is a picky eater. How can she bear not having vegetables to eat in the middle of winter? So she planted them. "This is soilless vegetable cultivation."
Growing vegetables without soil mainly relies on light and heat, as well as nutrient solution, which is not difficult for her.
Not only is there food in the government office, but there are also many grown on farms, achieving vegetable freedom.
Everyone was amazed. She was worthy of being the Princess of Qingping County. Her creative ideas in this regard were jaw-dropping.
The green water spinach, red carrots and yellow cabbage are growing particularly well and are especially precious in this cold winter.
Everyone couldn't help swallowing as they watched. They were tired of eating meat and couldn't wait to eat some vegetables.
Although everyone is not short of money, it is still difficult to eat a bite of green leafy vegetables.
The main thing is, there is none in the entire Xiliang area!
"Is this a cucumber?" Jiang Tongzhi's eyes widened. How could she be so capable?
"Yes, there will be cold cucumbers and scrambled eggs with cucumbers at the banquet later." Mu Wanqing smiled slightly and waved her hand. The servants picked a batch of cucumbers, washed them with water and put them on a plate.
"Courgettes can be eaten raw. Who wants to try it?"
Jiang Tongzhi couldn't wait to reach out and grab a cucumber. It was crisp and tender, and the juice flowed between his lips and teeth. His eyes narrowed, "It's delicious, really delicious, sister Wanqing, bring me a bag later, and some water spinach, carrots, and cabbage. These are wild vegetables, right? Give them all. My baby loves to eat this."
He is quite familiar with Mu Wanqing, so it's no big deal for him to ask for things.
A smile flashed in Mu Wanqing's eyes. It's hard to say who likes to eat it, but he seems to like it very much anyway.
"Okay, everyone will get a gift. Don't complain that these vegetables are not valuable enough."
Everyone was very happy because vegetables in winter are much more valuable than meat.
Jiang Tongzhi looked at everyone and said, "Who doesn't want it? Give it all to me."
A female family member picked up the cucumber and took a bite. It was so delicious. "Who would complain about something that money can't buy? County lady, thank you for your trouble."
Another female relative's eyes sparkled. "County Lady, you are really amazing. You can grow leafy vegetables in the middle of winter. Can you teach us?"
The scene was quiet, and everyone had different expressions.
Mrs. Du couldn't help but take another look at her. This was the wife of Lord Yao, the Experience Officer of the Ministry of Experience. She seemed to be at a loss as to how to proceed.
After eating it, you still want other people’s secret recipes. That’s a nice thought.
Mu Wanqing's expression remained unchanged. "This is quite difficult and expensive, so it's not suitable for promotion at the moment."
She won’t sell it. If she can’t finish it, she will send it to the snack street or give it away as a gift.
Mrs. Yao didn’t know what she was thinking. It seemed that she didn’t understand Mu Wanqing’s refusal. “We’re not selling it. We’re just eating it ourselves…”
Madam Du cleared her throat and pointed at a jade-like vegetable. "County Lady, what is this?"
Mu Wanqing walked over and introduced it naturally, "Don't underestimate lettuce. It is a treasure from head to toe. The leaves can be used to make rice, and after peeling, it can be stir-fried, mixed with vegetables, or dried. It can be used in many ways, and the taste is also quite good."
Mrs. Du was quite convinced. Mu Wanqing's background was actually not bad. She was the niece of a fourth-rank official in the capital. How could a child from such a family be so proficient in farming?
"How do you know so much?"
"I love to eat, so I study this when I have nothing to do." Mu Wanqing pulled out a lettuce, ripped off the leaves neatly, and took it to mix with the salad. "I'm smart, I learn things quickly, and I like to use my brain."
He is extremely smart and loves to think. He is simply invincible.
The group of people walked around the greenhouse and found it more and more interesting, and wanted to see everything.
The auspicious time has arrived, Mr. Mu and his wife invite everyone to take their seats and start the banquet.
Everyone's eyes lit up when they looked at the rich dishes on the table. As expected, the County Lady's Mansion had never disappointed anyone.
There were a lot of fish and meat, but everyone went for the vegetables. The sour and cold cucumber was crispy and left a long aftertaste.
Stir-fried lettuce is crisp and refreshing.
The amaranth salad with dried tofu is refreshing, sweet and simply unbeatable.
Mrs. Du has a special liking for asparagus leaf rice. The aroma of rice mixed with vegetables and meat fills the house with fragrance. The green bacon and asparagus leaf rice has a unique aroma and a sweet and glutinous taste that is amazing.
She ate one bowl and asked for another; the meal was just what she wanted.
Mr. Mu and his two sons were responsible for entertaining the male guests, while Mrs. Mu and her daughter were responsible for entertaining the female guests.
Madam Mu has been doing business for so long that she has gained some experience. She is very graceful when entertaining guests and does not show any stage fright.
Mu Wanqing ate a few bites and then went to play with the children for a while. When the kindergarten children saw her, they rushed over excitedly and scrambled to surround her.
Mu Wanqing touched the little heads one by one and took out a bag of milk candy and gave them to the children, two each.
The children were as happy as if it were New Year, cheering and jumping for joy.
Mu Wanqing looked at Bao'er with a smile in her eyes, "Bao'er, you were very responsible in taking care of your brothers and sisters today. You acted like a captain. You did a great job. I'll give you two more candies."
Baoer narrowed his eyes and puffed out his chest proudly. His aunt praised him. "Thank you, aunt."
He loves his aunt the most.
The little boy at the side tugged at her clothes, his dark eyes were round and bright, "Director, I helped too."
This is Miss Du’s child, Zhao Du, a shy and pretty little boy.
Baoer is very close to him and they are inseparable in kindergarten. "Yes, Dudu also helped."
Mu Wanqing touched his face with some pity. This child... is destined to be without a father. However, it may not be a bad thing.
That is, children need more guidance as they grow up.
"Then I'll give you two as a reward."
Zhao Du's mouth was very sweet, and her eyes were full of love. "Director, you look so beautiful today."
I don’t know why, but he just likes the headmaster very much. The headmaster will squat down when talking to him and will not treat him as an ignorant child.
This feeling is really good.
Of course, it’s definitely not because the director always has all kinds of delicious and fun things in his pocket!
Baoer's mouth was even sweeter, "That's not right, my aunt is beautiful every day, and she is especially beautiful today. She is the most beautiful fairy in the crowd."
"Hahaha, this is promising." Mu Wanqing was amused. This was really not what she taught.
It is really a pleasant thing to play with children, mainly listening to the children praise her in various ways. It makes me feel happy.
What bad intentions can a child have? He just wants to get some candy. Give it to him!
On the other side, the banquet had not yet ended. Mrs. Yao held Madam Mu's arm tightly and kept praising her for her good parenting. Madam Mu was so flattered by her praise.
Mrs. Yao changed the subject and said, "Madam Mu, your daughter will be 15 next year. What do you think of her marriage? My son is a scholar and should be able to get along with the county lady."
Madam Mu was stunned. Propose a marriage? To be honest, the daughter's marriage is the most difficult. The eldest son has a wife, and the younger daughter-in-law only needs a clean family background and good character.
But my daughter is different. She is now the head of a county with three children. She is smart and capable, and there is no way she can marry down from her parents' family.
She felt sorry for her daughter marrying those ordinary men.
But if you look higher up, there are not many companies to choose from and no suitable candidates.
Although Mu Wanqing always said there was no rush, her body was not fully developed and not suitable for marriage. She had to wait until she was at least 18 years old.
But, please make a decision beforehand.
What should she do if all the good men are snatched away by others? As a mother, she can't just ignore it.
The Yao family is of the sixth rank, which is a low status, and it is the father who holds the official position, not the son.
If the man is good-looking and has abilities, he can be considered.
Jiang Tongzhi happened to pass by and overheard and raised his eyebrows, "Scholar? When did Master Yao pass the imperial examination? What rank is he now?"
Just now he was coveting other people's secret recipe for soilless cultivation, and now he is coveting the Princess of Qingping County. How dare he think so.
How could the son of a mere seventh-rank official be worthy of a third-rank county lady?
Mrs. Yao was stunned for a moment. "Huh? He is still young. He will graduate in a few more years. His teacher said he has the potential to be the top scholar."
Once you become the top scholar, you can marry even a princess, so what's wrong with marrying a county lady?
Upon hearing this, Jiang Tongzhi was immediately amused, "This teacher is not good. Excessive flattery will only make students have a wrong perception of themselves, mistakenly thinking that I am the best in the world, which will only harm them."
"No, why is it over-praising? My son is obviously very smart..." In the eyes of a mother, her own son is the best.
"I met many young talents in the capital this time. They passed the imperial examination at the age of thirteen or fourteen and made their mark." Jiang Tongzhi knew a little about the family situations of his subordinates. "Your son only passed the examination for a Tongsheng and Xiucai, but didn't pass. A top scholar? You're overthinking it."
"Failing once doesn't mean anything..." Mrs. Yao defended herself, "My son passed the exam at the age of fifteen. How many people can do that?"
"The one who knows the top scholar so well must be the top scholar. I didn't know there was such an outstanding literary talent in Xiliang." Jiang Tongzhi said deliberately, "I will personally invite your son's teacher to be the instructor of the county school."
He really tried hard for his brother-in-law's happiness.
Madam Yao couldn't help but get anxious, "No, no, no, he is just a... scholar."
Jiang Tongzhi couldn't help but complain, "Scholar? You must be mistaken. At least you should invite a Jinshi to come back and teach the children."
Upon seeing this, Madam Mu had already quietly left. Forget it, this is not appropriate.
Jiang Tongzhi also turned to leave, but was grabbed by Madam Yao, "Sir Jiang, do you have any opinion about my family?"
Jiang Tongzhi rolled his eyes. He did it all for his brother-in-law! "You're overthinking. Since ancient times, marriages have always been about matching the family backgrounds, and the man and woman must be equally talented and good-looking. Otherwise, it would just be an enmity."
Mrs. Yao's mind raced, "That being said, families who love their daughters will consider marrying off. I consider myself a good mother-in-law, and my son is an excellent child."
Jiang Tongzhi saw that Lord Yao was a capable subordinate, so he couldn't help but give him some pointers, "Do you know what the plaque of this mansion is? It's the County Princess's Mansion."
"What do you mean by this?" Mrs. Yao might have known it clearly, but she just refused to accept it.
Tongzhi Jiang is very optimistic about Mu Wanqing, as this woman possesses wisdom, talent and means that ordinary people do not have.
If she could marry into the Du family, the Xiliang region would be as stable as Mount Tai.
Of course, this kind of thing requires mutual consent, and Mu Wanqing's personal wishes are the most important.
"In other families, a daughter's status is determined by her father, but Princess Qingping relies on herself. Her parents are distinguished because of her. This is the Princess's residence, and the Princess has the final say. Those secular rules have no effect on her."
"To put it bluntly, ordinary people can't subdue her." Jiang Tongzhi glanced around and saw Du Shaoxuan, who looked hurried, and immediately smiled, "Brother Ze, someone is asking for marriage from the county lady."
Du Shaoxuan paused and glanced over with an eagle-like gaze, with a hint of scrutiny.
Mrs. Yao just felt cold all over. What...what was going on?
"Those who dream will never have a good ending." Du Shaoxuan said indifferently, "Brother-in-law, where is Wan Qing?"
"I didn't notice that you have finished your work?" Jiang Tongzhi looked behind him. Where were his two sisters?
Mrs. Yao had already turned around and walked two steps, but when she heard this, she immediately stopped and pricked up her ears to listen to gossip.
Du Shaoxuan glanced at her calmly and said, "Well, the two of them divorced voluntarily. The Zhao Mansion and the dowry and children all belong to my second sister."
Mrs. Yao was shocked. "What? Where do the Zhao family live?"
Du Shaoxuan didn't plan to hide it. This kind of thing couldn't be hidden, so it was better to say it out loud.
"Go back to their hometown. They are not from Liangcheng to begin with. They will go back the same way they came."
Mrs. Yao was stunned. This meant that all the Zhao family members were kicked out of the house?
This... this is an example of a failed attempt to marry into a wealthy family. Somehow, she thought of her son's marriage.
It seems that failure to control power is a tragedy. Whoever holds power is the winner.
She looked at Du Shaoxuan's hurriedly receding figure, her eyes flickering, "Young Marshal, could it be..."
Jiang Tongzhi warned calmly, "Don't say something you shouldn't say, or you'll bear the consequences."
Mrs. Yao shuddered. It was actually true. My God, she was so stupid as to compete with the Du family for a daughter-in-law.
Du Shaoxuan found Mu Wanqing and a few children in a corner. They were whispering to each other and seemed very happy. "Wanqing."
Seeing that his face looked strange, Mu Wanqing asked with concern, "What's wrong?"
Not going smoothly? It shouldn't be like that. The Du family is of such status and position that once they make up their minds, how could they not be able to handle it?
The key to the matter lies in Miss Du's intentions. If she wants to live a good life, the Du family will not interfere, but if she wants to divorce, the Du family can make the decision for her.
"I'd like to ask you for a favor." Du Shaoxuan looked at her steadily, his eyes slightly warm. He felt warm every time he saw her.
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