Chapter 40 Spring in the Garden
The carriage slowly stopped in front of a farm outside Beijing.
Pu Qiongzhi called out softly, "Uncle, we're here."
Nangong Hua, who had been sitting in the carriage with his eyes closed, finally opened his eyes.
Pu Qiongzhi looked back to the side of Zhuangzi's house and saw three large characters hanging on the gate: "Spring fills the garden."
The door opened and Pu Qiongzhi and Nangong Hua entered first.
The accompanying servants carried their luggage in one by one.
Most of them belong to Pu Qiongzhi.
Although Zhuangzi has everything he needs, she has always been pretentious and cannot tolerate any grievance.
The two of them walked into the village in a few steps.
Pu Qiongzhi's eyes lit up when she looked at the flowers and plants inside and outside the place.
Most of these were flowers and plants that she often saw at home, and they looked particularly familiar.
Nangong Hua saw that she seemed to be happy, and his heart was also a little excited.
He walked quickly to the house where they lived.
Pu Qiongzhi also followed and walked in.
After sitting in the carriage for so long, she felt a little tired.
This house is actually not very big, but it is exquisite in every detail.
The house they lived in was not spacious.
It's just that it has everything you need and is decorated very beautifully.
The windows of the house are very wide, the sunlight shines in, and the plants are all green and radiant, which is particularly pleasing to the eye.
Through the window you can see the flowers in the front yard, and the shadows of the trees fall right next to the bed. You can sit on this futon, drink tea and bask in the sun.
The windows on the other side offer a view of the pond in the backyard and the fields in the distance...
"What are you looking at, Madam?" Nangong Hua asked when he saw her staring blankly out the window.
Pu Qiongzhi blushed and whispered, "This small corner offers a glimpse of the four seasons. It's truly a wonderful place to live!"
“…” Nangong Hua didn’t expect that she was actually watching the four seasons through this window.
However, when he bought the farm, he anticipated that his wife would like it.
He remembered that in his previous life, the Ninth Prince told him that Concubine Pu loved to tend to flowers and plants.
Although the climate in Beijing is not as good as that in the south of the Yangtze River, it is not difficult to grow some flowers and plants if you take good care of them.
He just values the good lighting here, which is suitable for raising these things.
Not only that, he also specially found a number of craftsmen who could take care of flowers and plants to decorate the farm for him, which led to its current appearance.
"Master, Madam, dinner is ready." Yan'er reminded at the right time.
After dinner, Pu Qiongzhi took a walk to help digest her food, which was a good opportunity to enjoy the scenery. Nangong Hua did not follow her.
Chunjing was sorting Pu Qiongzhi's luggage in the warehouse, and Yan'er was accompanying her at the moment.
Pu Qiongzhi looked around along the way and saw many people living here.
They didn't recognize the mistress yet and just looked at her awkwardly. Seeing that the farm was well-managed, they figured the tenants were all honest, hardworking people.
As you walk along, you can see a few fat ducks swimming in the pond and a chubby cat snoring under the shade of a tree.
Pu Qiongzhi was walking on the cobblestone road when she saw a man picking a flower and holding it carefully as he ran not far away.
"..." Yan'er's eyelids jumped, "That flower is a famous variety, how can you just pick it..."
Pu Qiongzhi saw her distressed look and smiled a little, "Let him be. Flowers have different missions."
They watched from afar as the man inserted the removed flowers into a woman's temples and was beaten by an old man with a cane.
"Those are the flower seeds I painstakingly cultivated. Each one is worth one or two coins! You say you'll break them? I'll break your legs, you little bastard!!!"
Even the stingy Yan'er couldn't help but laugh at this scene.
The old man chased the man for two laps, but he was too tired to keep up. When he stopped to rest, he noticed the person standing there.
He poked his head out to look, then quickly walked over and saluted her, "You are... our mistress? I'm so blind that I didn't recognize you! It's really rude!"
"You don't have to be so polite." Pu Qiongzhi smiled slightly and reached out to help him up.
"My last name is Tao, and I'm the head of this village. You can just call me Old Tao." He touched his head and smiled innocently.
Pu Qiongzhi didn't expect him to be the village head. "Lao Tao? Then tell me, how many households are there in this village?"
"There are twelve households in our village. Nine of them are tenant farmers, primarily growing flowers, plants, and vegetables. Every month, we deliver seasonal vegetables to the Bo Mansion. We primarily cultivate flowers and plants into potted plants and sell them to various dignitaries, mostly cultivating rare and famous varieties. The remaining three households are craftsmen, whose primary task is to maintain the scenery of the village."
Lao Tao is quite familiar with the affairs of Zhuangzi, and he can talk about them in a clear and logical manner, covering every detail.
Pu Qiongzhi nodded silently inwardly when she saw that he was clear and organized. "Do you know who lives next door?"
Lao Tao choked and looked across the wall at the lush bamboo forest on the other side. "This... I've never really been there."
"It's okay. You are a person who works hard. My uncle and I are just here to stay for a while. You can do whatever you want. Don't worry about us." Pu Qiongzhi signaled her not to worry.
Lao Tao was speechless for a moment before he smiled and said, "Madam is truly kind!"
However, he kept this matter in mind.
Since the host mentioned this matter, it is obvious that he cares about it.
The people under them will never go wrong if they do things according to their master's wishes.
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In the main hall, the ninth prince Gongsun Huaili was sitting.
"This Zhuangzi is called 'Spring Full Garden'. Where does it come from?" Gongsun Huaili laughed heartily as he spoke. "It reminds me of a poem."
"The spring scenery in the garden cannot be contained, a red apricot blossom has escaped the wall. However, this farm is remote and quiet, and it is adjacent to this prince's farm... If you go outside this wall..."
"Your Highness, you are joking. Zhuangzi is the property of your family. The name has existed for a long time. I don't know where this name came from..." After hearing his reckless words, Chun Jing's face darkened and her tone took a sharp turn for the worse.
I already knew that the Ninth Prince had bad intentions towards my wife, but I didn't expect him to be so open about it!
Going to someone else's farm and saying such things is totally not what a royal kid would do!
When Nangong Hua was standing at the door to catch his breath, he heard Gongsun Huaili mocking the name Zhuangzi that he had come up with with so much difficulty.
Damn it! What a bullshit cheating!!! His garden is clearly filled with "flowers and spring in full bloom"!
That's a name that matches his and his wife's names, and it took a lot of effort to come up with it!!!
"Greetings to His Highness the Ninth Prince! I didn't know that Your Highness was coming, and I'm sorry for not welcoming you!" Nangong Hua walked into the room with a feeling of being held back.
This was the first time that Gongsun Huaili had any dealings with the Earl of Gongning. Usually, they just glanced at each other from afar and had never even said hello.
He looked at the man in front of him with a smile, and couldn't help but marvel at his outstanding appearance.
It’s a pity that he is a real playboy, otherwise he would have become the dream lover of countless girls in Beijing!
Nangong Hua allowed the other party to look at him calmly and was not afraid of his gaze.
In his previous life, he was the Ninth Prince's confidant and advisor, and he understood him better than the Ninth Prince himself. He was someone who always struggled secretly with others.
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