Chapter 349 Two Choices
After Ling Yin left, Zhao Yuanxi called You over and asked her about the matter.
"Although Ling Yin has no official title or rank, he has no worries about food and clothing. The key is that he is also interested in you."
A faint blush passed through You's face, but she knelt on the ground, "Queen Dowager, I said I would serve you for the rest of my life, and that means I will serve you for the rest of my life!"
"I didn't say that you don't have to serve me anymore just because you're married. You can still stay with me if you want."
According to the rules, married palace maids should not stay in the palace, but Zhao Yuanxi herself is the rule. She can't interfere too much in matters elsewhere, but she can do whatever she wants in Ganquan Palace!
"Is this okay?"
"Why not? But it depends on whether you are willing, and whether Ling Yin will agree."
"I am willing, but if...if he doesn't agree, then I won't marry him!"
Zhao Yuanxi smiled, "Okay, then it's settled. I'll tell him about this!"
After receiving the news, Ling Yin was so happy that he almost announced his marriage in a magazine. Zou Heng, who heard the news, looked at him and couldn't understand why the Queen Mother would like this guy!
"What's that look in your eyes?"
"Nothing!" Zou Heng silently withdrew his gaze.
"You're just envious! The Queen Mother only has two maids. Maid Jang Geum married General Meng Tian, and now Maid You is married to me! You didn't expect that! It seems the Queen Mother trusts me more than you all do."
"I really didn't expect that. It's really hard for the Pomelo Maid."
"Humph, you're just jealous! Since you're the Grand Historian, then help me calculate an auspicious date so I can prepare for my wedding!"
Zou Heng lowered his eyes and said calmly, "I am no longer the Grand Historian. In a few days I will leave Xianyang and go to Shu County to take up my post."
Ling Yin stood up suddenly and said, "You are leaving, why didn't you tell me in advance?"
"Your Majesty issued the decree only yesterday. I came here today to say goodbye to you."
"This is too sudden. In that case, I'll see you off today. It's a shame you won't be able to wait for my wedding, but even though you can't come, you still have to give me a gift!"
Zou Heng laughed and said, "What a success!"
The two drank together until dawn.
After a night of drunkenness, Zou Heng woke up with his head propped up. He asked the servant who came to serve him, "What time is it?"
"My lord, it's already dawn, almost sunrise."
Because Zou Heng is about to be transferred and leave Xianyang, he does not need to attend court in the next few days.
He took a hot towel and applied it to his face. Thinking of how Ling Yin had pulled him and cried last night, he couldn't help but smile. He looked at the time and saw that it was still early, so he got up and went to the study.
The Yin-Yang School calculated the principles of Yin and Yang and the Five Elements. Deducing auspicious dates was something sorcerers often did, but that didn't mean he didn't know how to do it. Since he couldn't stay to watch the ceremony, this was his way of congratulating him.
"Come here, deliver this letter to the Ling Mansion."
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The day of Ling Yin's wedding was particularly lively. Not only did all of Ling Yin's friends come, but also the top writers who had contributed to the magazine over the years came to congratulate him.
Including his father came.
Zhao Yuanxi also came secretly, but she hid in the crowd, and it seemed more like she brought people here to eat for free.
The group of people had a lively day.
The older children around her have all gotten married, and Zhao Yuanxi couldn't help but sigh that time passed too quickly. But when she saw Ziying busy eating, she felt as if these children had not grown up yet.
Three years passed quickly.
During these three years, she used the space provided by the system to cultivate countless fine varieties and sowed seeds one after another across the land of China.
Earlier, the envoys she sent out collected plants from all over the world, and she also planted the seeds of those plants. In order to expand the cultivation of good varieties, she also established a new department called the Germplasm Department. The people in it were all people like Xu Yi who focused on studying various agricultural planting techniques.
This year, Zhao Yuanxi saw the birth of her child, You and Jang Geum's. He was a tiny little ball, just like Ziying who first came into her arms, or even a little smaller.
That day, Zhao Yuanxi was busy asking Xu Yi to take out a batch of newly cultivated seeds for trial planting in the experimental field, when he suddenly heard the system reminder.
[Host, you have ten days left! This body's lifespan is almost up!]
Is it time so soon?
Zhao Yuanxi held the rice seeds in his hand and sighed deeply. [So I'm going to die?]
[It's not that bad. Although the willpower is still a little short, if the host wants to stay, it's not impossible. However, you can't exist in human form! After all, humans consume the most energy. The host can consider becoming a cat or dog!]
【…What are you dreaming about! 】
[Hehe, who told the host to be so careless about the mission before? Now you know how to be afraid!] The system was very proud.
Zhao Yuanxi felt a headache. She would rather this system remain as stupid as before, rather than being so overly active like it is now. [So, what is going on now?]
The system rolled around in space, secretly picking a large watermelon that Zhao Yuanxi had planted there. While chewing it, it explained, "Yes, it's still a little short! Host, just try harder. If it's not enough, then you'll have to bear with it! But host, do you still want to go back?"
"I need to remind you that your body has been burned to ashes in your previous life, so if you return, you can only reincarnate as a spirit, and live for another ten years at most."
[Of course, if you choose to stay in this world, you can only live for another ten years in a new body. This is determined by the strength of your soul!]
Zhao Yuanxi fell silent. For a moment she didn't know how to choose. On one side was her unfinished project and her real-life friends. On the other side was her family with whom she had lived for almost ten years.
[Host, don't rush to answer me. You still have ten days to consider. Just tell me when the time is up!] The system took a big bite of the watermelon, and the whole little fat ball seemed to have become a lot rounder.
The watermelons grown by the host are so delicious. It would be great if I could keep the host here and continue to grow watermelons for him to eat!
It seems that the strawberries grown some time ago tasted pretty good too!
Chew chew chew——
Or it could plant something else, but it's a pity that it's not convenient to steal seeds from other dimensions, otherwise it would be able to eat more delicious food.
Zhao Yuanxi expressed her helplessness towards the system that stole her melon, but she did not stop it. She really needed to think carefully about whether to live ten more years here or return to the real world and live ten more years.
"Grandmother, I heard that the Afang Palace is about to be completed. Come with us to see it!" Ziying, who had grown taller than her, ran over excitedly and pulled her sleeve.
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