Emperor Wenzhao replied gently.
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Time passed quickly. With Emperor Wenzhao's decree in place, coupled with gratitude for Song Lan's past rescue and unspoken feelings, Xiao Yu diligently assisted the Ministry of Agriculture officials in the cultivation of sweet potatoes, potatoes, corn, and other crops.
At the same time, he paid particular attention to the matter of establishing shrines for Song Lan in various parts of Daxia and erecting bronze statues in the square outside the palace gates.
In just three years, sweet potatoes, potatoes, corn, and other crops had been widely cultivated throughout the Great Xia Dynasty. The people learned from notices posted by the government offices that the high-yield grains that would ensure they had enough to eat and wear were a gift from their war god who had "ascended to immortality."
Everyone was deeply grateful and actively participated in the imperial court's call to build a shrine for Song Lan. They also changed their practice of bowing to Song Lan's memorial tablet at home once a day to bowing twice a day, morning and evening!
It's worth mentioning here that when the news of Song Lan's death from severe poisoning during the battle to completely wipe out the grassland Tartars spread throughout the Great Xia, every household spontaneously set up a memorial tablet for Song Lan so that they could worship their war god every day.
As Song Lan's body was carried back to the capital by soldiers, many people from all over the country rushed to pay their respects to this heroine.
The cries of mourners shook the heavens. On the day of Song Lan's burial, the people who could not come to the capital knelt and kowtowed facing the capital, bidding farewell to their Zhanbei Marquis and their great hero in this way!
Let's get back to the main topic.
The people naturally had no doubts about the notice posted by the government office. They even felt that it was only natural for Song Lan to "ascend to immortality," and that it was reasonable for Great Xia to have high-yield crops and cotton that could be used to make warm clothing.
It must have come from the hands of their God of War, who has already become an immortal. It is because the God of War cares about the hardships of the common people, and even after becoming an immortal, he still remembers to send them good things so that they can eat their fill and stay warm!
As a result, everyone was very enthusiastic, and it was like a competition in various places that "Wu Wang Temples" sprang up like mushrooms after rain.
Yes, this "Wu Wang Temple" was erected in honor of Song Lan.
Needless to say, since its completion, it has been an exceptionally popular place of worship!
On the day Song Lan's bronze statue was erected in the center of the palace square, Emperor Wenzhao led civil and military officials, concubines, princes and princesses to worship. Even the Empress Dowager came out of the palace to worship Song Lan, the "King of Zhanbei," and her most beloved younger sister!
People from the capital also gathered in the square outside the palace gates to join in the worship.
Everyone was grateful for everything Song Lan had done for the Great Xia Dynasty. At that very moment, in another time and space, Song Lan's merit points skyrocketed.
Feeling puzzled, Song Lan asked the system and was told where the merit points came from. It was almost no surprise, and Song Lan was moved to tears!
The Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion.
Main courtyard.
Since learning that Song Lan had been reborn in another world, the Empress Dowager has made countless secret trips out of the palace in ordinary clothes to the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion to inquire about the latest news about Song Lan from Madam Han.
"The Empress Dowager is always like this..."
Before Han could finish speaking, the Empress Dowager interrupted her, sounding aggrieved: "Mother! I remember telling you no less than five times not to call me Empress Dowager in our household, but every time you agree so readily, you still address me as 'Empress Dowager, Empress Dowager' as you do. If you continue like this, it will break my heart!"
Feigning sadness, the Empress Dowager lowered her head and gently wiped the corner of her eye.
"Since ancient times, there has been a distinction between the noble and the lowly, and..."
Before Han could finish speaking again, the Empress Dowager interrupted her: "Mother~" The Empress Dowager took Han's arm and shook it, dragging out the last syllable of her voice and acting coquettishly.
Speaking of which, the Empress Dowager is now in her early forties, but she has always lived a life of luxury and taken good care of herself, so she looks like she is only in her early thirties. Similarly, even though Han is almost sixty, she looks like she is at most forty-five or forty-six. When the mother and daughter are together, it is hard to tell that they are from two different generations if you don't look closely.
"Alright, alright, I just can't do anything with you!"
Madam Han shook her head helplessly and said, "If outsiders saw you like that just now, who knows what they would think of you, the Empress Dowager of the country!"
"I'm at home, there's nothing to worry about. Besides, Mother manages the household well, and the servants are very well-behaved!"
The Empress Dowager helped Han sit down on the couch by the window and asked, "Has my little sister sent any of those photos over recently?"
About two years ago, Han received some items from Song Lan through the system, including manufacturing methods and instructions for glass, cement, soap, and other items, as well as two photos.
The Empress Dowager learned the word "photograph" after reading Song Lan's letter.
"Lan'er has work to do and also has to take care of her family and children. Where would she find the time to take photos so often?!"
Han glared at the Empress Dowager and said, "Every time you come here, you ask if there are any new photos of Lan'er. I'm fed up with you!"
The Empress Dowager smiled upon hearing this, showing no sign of discomfort. She said, "I just wanted to see how Lan'er and the children have changed."
“Lan’er looks exactly the same as she does here. She’s already an adult, and her appearance won’t change much over time. As for the two children… they won’t change much in the next two or three years.”
Although Han said this, she actually really wanted Song Lan to write more letters and send more photos, because she wanted to know more about Song Lan's life in the other world and the interesting stories of her two grandsons growing up.
But she learned from Song Lan's letter that her youngest daughter was very busy as a doctor, and her two children were still young, with her youngest brother-in-law and sister-in-law both under six years old. She was busy with work and home every day, and had to take care of four young children at the same time. Even with her parents in another world helping her, she probably wouldn't have a moment of peace.
Based on this, Han tried to comfort herself by understanding her youngest daughter's difficulties, which is why she gave her explanation to the Empress Dowager.
"Can I see the previous photos again?"
The Empress Dowager extended her hand to Lady Han.
Seeing this, Han patted her palm lightly: "The photos are almost ruined from being looked at so much!" As she spoke, she still got up and walked to the dressing table. A moment later, Han returned to the bedside with an envelope. Before she could sit down, the envelope was in the Empress Dowager's hands.
"Look how anxious you are!"
The Empress Dowager smiled and shook her head, her eyes revealing undisguised helplessness and affection.
“I think about my sister and children every day while I’m in the palace. If you would be willing to let me take these two photos back to the palace, I will stay in the palace and never run around again.”
One of the two photos is a solo photo of Song Lan, and the other is a photo of Song Lan and Qin Yanzheng holding their two children.
"Lan'er's dress looks so cool and refreshing!"
In the photo, Song Lan is wearing an elegant dress, her long hair is styled into a loose braid that hangs down to one side of her chest, and she has a faint smile on her beautiful face.
Her eyes are so bright, they look so happy!
Qin Yanzheng was wearing a white shirt with the sleeves rolled up to his forearms. He was handsome and had an outstanding demeanor. He wasn't smiling, but he gave the impression of being a virtuous and upright gentleman.
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