Women were generally sentenced to death, usually carried out in secret. However, Mengyao's case was quite serious, and she was sentenced to beheading.
Zhou Jie hesitated. She wanted to go and see what was going on, but she was also worried that it would be too bloody and she was scared.
"I'm not going!"
Han Luoxue couldn't quite define her feelings for Mengyao. This person had always considered her a rival, or rather, disliked her, but she had never taken her seriously.
"Let's go shopping. The streets are much more lively lately, and most of the shops that were closed before have reopened."
Yes, after the famine, people's hope was rekindled.
Rice seedlings are planted earlier in the south, and the weather there is warmer, so the grains mature faster.
The first batch of sweet potatoes has been harvested.
With policy support, the second batch will be planted immediately. If people can't buy enough to eat, they'll sell it.
In addition, it rained a few days ago, making this the second rain of the year.
Everyone felt more at ease. With favorable weather and abundant harvests, even without government-supported rice seedlings, the people would still be able to make a living.
"Alright!"
Han Luoxue smiled; she hadn't had a proper chance to explore the capital yet.
When I came here last year, most shops in Beijing were closed. At that time, people were struggling to get enough to eat, so there weren't many people out doing business.
"Perfect timing! There's a temple fair today, I heard it's really lively, let's go check it out!"
Han Luoxue is also a person who likes lively atmospheres. She is not old and is at the age where she loves lively atmospheres.
"Xiaomei, go and call Miss Du!"
Since they were going shopping, it was natural to go with their best friends. These days, Zhou Jie and Du Linlang spend a lot of time together, and they discuss things at the shop and at the resort together.
The two women knew that Han Luoxue was in poor health, so they would only ask her to take action when they were unsure of what to do.
After all, it's best to take good care of yourself during pregnancy.
A girl named Xiaomei hurriedly went out to call for help, and the two of them walked around in the courtyard.
Han Luoxue once said that now that she is far along in her pregnancy, moderate exercise is good for the fetus and will also make the mother suffer less during childbirth.
There were so many flowers in the back garden, and they were in full bloom right now. Han Luoxue smelled the rich fragrance of the flowers in the air and suddenly thought of something wonderful.
"Sister Zhou, do you think the flowers in this garden smell nice?"
Zhou Jie nodded hurriedly, "Of course it smells good. I designed the flowers here myself. I love fragrances. If I walk around here a couple of times, I'll smell nice on me."
"What do you usually use these flowers for?"
Zhou Jie tilted her head and thought for a moment: "Usually I just admire it. When I have nothing to do, I come out to take a look. Sometimes I bring some snacks and tea. I eat snacks and drink tea in the garden, and I feel quite good."
"By the way, I really like flowers. They usually change the flowers in my room every other day, replacing them with the freshest ones. Sometimes my little girl comes over to collect petals and take a petal bath. Or she uses the petals to scent her clothes, or makes a sachet, which are all nice things."
It's clear that Zhou Jie has quite a bit of knowledge about flower petals, but that's hardly enough.
Han Luoxue smiled and nodded approvingly: "What you said is all good, and they are all excellent ways to utilize flower petals. But have you considered how many of the flowers inside can actually be used?"
Zhou Jie shook her head: "This is how we usually use flowers. Actually, I use them quite a lot normally. Many people use flowers just for decoration, or at most to scent clothes so they have a floral fragrance."
Han Luoxue nodded and playfully patted Zhou Jie's shoulder: "This is too extravagant. What if I could make 100% use of these funds?"
Upon hearing this, Sister Zhou stared in shock, her eyes wide: "What did you say? Sister Xue'er, what else can you do with these flowers?"
Zhou Jie looked at Han Luoxue in disbelief. She knew that her younger sister Xue'er had a lot of ideas, but did she also have ideas about these flowers?
Actually, many of the flowers here shouldn't be blooming at this time of year; last year, many of them didn't even bloom much.
The main problem is the drought; even if their servants come to water the plants, they can't do it more than a few times.
"Yes."
Han Luoxue nodded calmly. The peonies were in full bloom right now. The peonies here had a stronger fragrance than those in modern times.
Han Luoxue didn't know why it was so rich.
Wait a minute, a sudden inspiration struck Han Luoxue. She had thought about how to utilize the space before.
In times of famine, it can be used to grow food. But after the harvest recovers, the space has warned that the yield won't be as high. She also can't provide too much food indefinitely and disrupt the balance of this era.
However, it can be used to grow flowers or medicinal herbs, especially older ones. The time difference between inside and outside this space results in better yields.
Han Luoxue suddenly had a new idea, and she also had a thought on how to use the flowers.
"You use this flower to make sachets, scent clothes, or even use it for bathing. It's all the same thing – you use its fragrance, right?"
Zhou Jie nodded, agreeing.
"But your methods are all too inefficient. If I could extract the essence of flowers, just one drop would make clothes smell nice for a long time. And just one drop in bathwater would make the water smell nice too. Do you think anyone would want something like that?"
Zhou Jie's eyes lit up. There really are such amazing things in the world?
Yes, yes, yes, definitely!
"Then let me think about it. I'll wait until I get back from Le'an Town. I'll have the little girl help me gather some fresh flowers then. Don't worry, Sister Zhou, I'll definitely give you the first batch I make."
"Oh dear, Xue'er, what wonderful thing are you making this time?"
As soon as Du Linlang entered, she heard Han Luoxue's last words. Her eyes lit up. Having known Han Luoxue for so long, she had discovered that nothing Han Luoxue produced was bad.
"It's nothing. I just mentioned that I wanted to make some flower-scented perfumes. Sister Du can taste them and see if there's a market for them."
Du Linlang covered her mouth and chuckled: "Oh, Xue'er, nothing you make is bad. I know it's definitely good without even looking at it."
Han Luoxue was embarrassed by these words.
"Alright, let's go out! Xue'er is going to Le'an Town tomorrow, so let's spend some quality time with her in the capital today."
Du Linlang nodded quickly: "I can go with you tomorrow. I also want to go and check on the progress."
Han Luoxue was naturally happy to agree.
The three of them didn't ride in a carriage, but brought three little maids with them.
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