Jiayin pouted, ignoring the starving little green snake, then found a smooth, large blue stone next to the nursery and lay down, casually tearing off a tender green cucumber and munching on it.
Logically speaking, today he successfully tricked a pastry shop out of "Dragon's Thigh," showed his loyalty to his godfather, and made "Dragon's Thigh" very happy. He should be considered very successful.
But she had mixed feelings.
She knew that this was the Tianwu Empire, where imperial power reigned supreme, not the era of her previous life that claimed to be one of equality for all.
In the past, there was the rule of law and democracy.
But here, everything is done in accordance with the emperor's wishes.
Some people can gain wealth and honor simply because of a word from the emperor.
There are also centuries-old families that vanished into thin air because of a single word from the emperor.
Although she knew these things before, she lived under the protection of her family and never paid attention to them.
The impact of facing this so directly and realistically today is quite significant.
The shrewd and worldly second uncle, and the wise and refined Mr. Wen, had to bow slightly before the emperor and could not sit down casually.
And one must be extremely careful with one's words, even though one's adoptive father is a highly decorated and upright man, and is also the emperor's cousin...
Thinking about it carefully, ever since the Li family arrived at Suijintan and built their new village, they have received a lot of protection from the emperor.
Although the Marquis was there to keep order, Mr. Wen was there to protect the villagers, and the villagers were united and hardworking, it would still be difficult if the Emperor did not occasionally show him any favor or affection.
The lucrative piece of land at Broken Gold Beach has long been divided up by the wolves!
Logically speaking, she, her whole family, and even the hundreds of villagers should have respected and been grateful to the emperor.
But an uncontrollable thought suddenly popped into her head: what if one day in the future, their family was no longer favored or valued by the Emperor, and was even seen as a threat...
So, what will it be like?
Will her beloved home be destroyed in an instant?
Will a beloved family member be beheaded?
Has everything beautiful vanished?
Even if it doesn't happen, just thinking about it terrifies her.
It's really not a good feeling to rely on others for everything.
Perhaps she should do something.
At least I can no longer indulge in the protection and love of my family, wishing I could never grow up again.
Her childhood should end!
She can no longer be as naughty, mischievous, spoiled, and indulgent as before.
She wants to try making a plan, try setting a goal, and try to make herself stronger.
In the future, she will be able to repay her family and protect them...
The chubby girl on the bluestone took a deep breath, clenched her little fists, and punched the gray sky, shouting loudly.
"I can't be lazy anymore, I need to grow up!"
As if in response to her, the sky suddenly flickered for a fleeting moment.
Then, starting from the edge of the nursery, the five mu of private land quickly turned black.
Although it's still not as good as the nursery, it looks much better than the previous ordinary land.
Jiayin, being one with the space, immediately realized the change. She rolled over and sat up, her mouth agape in surprise. "Wow, is this...is this a little gift to encourage me to be better?"
She happily jumped off the stone and ran to the field, looking around.
The corn, potatoes, and vegetables she had planted earlier seemed unchanged, but being among them, she could vaguely feel a sense of joy.
It seems like she always feels so satisfied and happy when she's full!
Clearly, all crops were also well-fed, as they benefited from this change.
The seedlings in those few rows of land in the nursery are growing at a rate dozens of times faster than normal.
Even if this five-acre plot of land can't achieve the magic of a nursery, it should at least offer some improvement, right?
Jiayin quickly found some cabbage seeds, turned over a vacant lot, and planted them directly.
Then she squatted down and waited, but unfortunately, the cabbage seedlings still didn't grow.
Feeling bored, she found some paper and pen and made a short-term plan.
Even though she longs for her carefree childhood, she says that growing up means she really wants to grow up.
While we're still young, we must start learning what we need to learn.
For example... learning martial arts!
Jiayin pinched the three layers of fat on her stomach, gritted her teeth, and wrote the words "practicing martial arts" on the first line.
The second option is to study medicine. With such a valuable resource as Doctor Zhang, it would be a waste not to learn some life-saving skills.
The third is to learn the rules. Not only should you learn them, but you should master them. Perhaps one day the rules will not only not be a constraint, but will become a weapon for her to strike at others.
The fourth is reading. Even if you can't go on scientific expeditions, you should still be familiar with the ins and outs of the world, be familiar with history, and know yourself and your enemy.
The fifth requirement is to have a skill that you can be proud of, such as cooking or sewing, or both.
Just like Grandma said, if one day I need to do things myself to ensure a decent life, at least I won't be in trouble...
The early bird catches the worm.
People who are diligent in their daily lives usually get up before dawn.
The men chopped wood and jumped into the water, while the women fed the chickens and pigs, cooked, and did laundry—each fulfilling their respective duties.
Only the kids can stay in bed a little longer, but they still have to get up when the sun is up in front of the window. Otherwise, before the sun even shines on their bottoms, their bottoms will be spanked by their mothers!
In the Li family's courtyard, Old Mrs. Li had already changed her clothes and washed up. She then went to the front yard for a walk, but still couldn't find her granddaughter up. She became a little worried, so she went to look for her next door.
As Granny He was combing the young master's hair, she saw the old lady come in and said with a smile, "Miss slept very soundly last night and just woke up."
Jiayin smiled, revealing a set of small white teeth. With one braid tied up and half of her hair loose, she rushed over and hugged her grandmother, snuggling into her grandmother's arms like a puppy. "Grandma, where have you been? Fu Niu'er missed you so much!"
"You naughty girl, you're just trying to sweet-talk your grandma! Didn't we just see each other last night? You're acting like you just got back from a long trip. Hurry up and wash up, your mother is waiting for us to eat." Grandma Li tapped her granddaughter's forehead, her face beaming with joy.
Jiayin hugged her grandmother and acted coquettishly for a while before letting Granny He comb the other braid.
After she finished her work, she jumped down, took her grandmother's hand, and quietly walked towards the front yard.
Grandma Li frowned slightly, looking her granddaughter up and down, feeling that something was wrong.
But apart from her back being a little straighter, her granddaughter is still the same chubby girl; there's nothing different about her.
She must be overthinking it...
The whole family sat around the round table, eating breakfast and talking about what they would be busy with during the day.
Li Zhensheng went to the restaurant as usual, while Li Lao Er needed to sort out the accounts for the hot spring valley for the month, as the grain and wages would be distributed at the end of the month.
Tao Hongying needs to adjust the set menu at the hot spring valley in the morning, and she also needs to go to the restaurant in the afternoon. Tomorrow is another day for making private dishes, so she needs to make some preparations today.
Li Laosi wanted to wait for the Marquis to return so they could go to the dock together.
After everyone finished speaking, before Old Lady Li could nod, Jiayin added, "This morning I need to learn etiquette and write twenty pages of calligraphy, and this afternoon I need to find a master to learn needlework."
Everyone couldn't help but laugh. Li Lao Er said, "Our Fu Niu'er is also very busy, but she must know her limits and not overwork herself."
"I know, Second Uncle, I will try my best." Jiayin's chubby little face was serious, which made everyone laugh even harder.
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