Zhao Shi'an nodded.
He knew Fang Qing was intelligent; she could understand some things without explanation.
"Okay, I understand."
After hesitating for a moment, Fang Qing said, "Your parents and I don't ask you to become a high-ranking official; we just want you to be safe and sound."
"Also, I hope you will always keep a kind heart in everything you do."
Fang Qing felt that she had made herself very clear.
She didn't want Zhao Shi'an to do anything bad.
She didn't want Zhao Shi'an to follow the path the system had described for his previous life.
Zhao Shi'an nodded.
"I will obey."
He pinched Fang Qing's ear.
"I will live well."
Before going to sleep at night, Qian Qing would place the marriage certificate next to her pillow.
She planned to leave in a couple of days, but she was stopped in her tracks.
That morning, Zhao Shi'an went to the Hanlin Academy. Fang Qing tidied up the house and then planned to take Seventeen to buy groceries. Just then, someone came to the door.
The visitor was dressed in an official robe that Fang Qing did not recognize. Upon seeing him, the visitor asked if he was Fang Qing from Fangjia Village in Yuzhou.
"yes."
"Then come with us."
"May I ask who you gentlemen are?"
"The Ministry of Revenue has some matters concerning grain cultivation and hopes Miss Fang will come with us."
"Okay, then I'll tell my family."
Fang Qing turned to look at Seventeen.
"I'll go with the girl..."
"You stay home, I should be back soon."
Seventeen is the only answer.
Fang Qing boarded the Ministry of Revenue's carriage, and the carriage swayed and bumped along until it arrived at the Ministry of Revenue's office.
Fang Qing was invited inside and sat in the hall to wait. Tea and snacks were served, showing that they were treating her with great care.
Fang Qing breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing this.
After waiting for almost fifteen minutes, and having drunk half a cup of tea, someone finally came over.
The person who arrived was none other than Fang Dashu.
He looked around outside to make sure no one was there before coming in.
"Brother Big Tree?"
Fang Dashu shushed her.
Do you know who sent you?
"The official from the Ministry of Revenue?"
Fang Dashu shook his head.
“I just saw Princess Wu’an at the Minister’s place. I heard that Princess Wu’an got a job from the Emperor, which is to use your grain seeds.”
I see.
"I came here to tell you to be careful later, and not to say the wrong thing."
"Understood, thank you, Brother Big Tree."
Just then, a commotion came from outside, and voices were approaching. Fang Dashu wanted to leave, but it was too late, so he had no choice but to stand aside.
Princess Wu'an was led in by Minister Xun of the Ministry of Revenue, followed by several other officials from the Ministry of Revenue.
Fang Qing quickly bowed and greeted the distinguished guests.
However, before her knees even touched the ground, her arms were lifted up.
"There's no need for such a grand gesture; we are the ones who need your help, Miss Fang."
"I dare not accept such praise. It is my honor to serve Princess Wu'an."
Fang Qing lowered her head slightly, only to hear soft laughter coming from in front of her.
Princess Wu'an asked in a very gentle voice, "How did you know my identity?"
Fang Qing pursed her lips.
Fortunately, Fang Dashu stepped forward.
"Your Highness, it was I who spoke to Fang Qing. Fang Qing is my younger sister from my hometown. I thought I would take good care of her when she came here. If I have offended Your Highness, please forgive me."
Princess Wu'an's gaze fell on him. The Minister of Revenue did not recognize Fang Dashu. Just as the Vice Minister standing behind him was about to introduce Fang Dashu to them, Princess Wu'an spoke up.
“I know you, Fang Nianci of Yuzhou. I have read your articles. Although your literary talent is not as good as the top three in the first rank, you have a lot of insights into the affairs of the people and agriculture.”
Fang Dashu was terrified.
He never imagined that his article would catch the eye of Prince Wu'an.
"Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness. I was born into a farming family and have some knowledge of farming. I am sorry to have made a fool of myself in front of Your Highness."
“You don’t need to be modest. If you weren’t truly talented, you wouldn’t have been assigned to the Ministry of Revenue. This time, Miss Fang will be here to teach us about seed research. Lord Fang, please come along too.”
"Yes, thank you, Your Highness!"
If he takes this job, he will naturally have a good chance of being promoted later.
Princess Wu'an then looked at Fang Qing.
"Miss Fang, your arrival was so rushed that I haven't been able to properly entertain you. I wonder if you could explain to us about the cultivation of grain seeds today?"
"Of course I'm willing."
Outside the capital city, there was a manor surrounded by walls. This was the royal farm, a place specifically used by the Ministry of Revenue to cultivate crops.
They rode in several carriages into the manor. Fang Qing rode with Princess Wu'an and heard a lot about her from her.
Although Princess Wu'an was young, she had been to many places.
The farthest place was the southwest, where her fiefdom was located. She lived there for two years, free from the constraints of palace rules. She often went up the mountain to climb trees and even planted rice seedlings in the summer.
She can offer some knowledge not only about crops, but also about forestry and hills.
"Wu'an is both my title and my fief. It is located deep in a basin, and the climate there is much better than that of the capital. It is good for growing crops, and it is also an excellent place to grow tea and fruit."
Fang Qing listened attentively.
Princess Wu'an was not an ethereal princess. She was knowledgeable and erudite. She didn't need to rely on her high-ranking princess status; she could win the favor of those around her simply through her own charm.
This was the woman Fang Qing had come to know in this world whom she admired the most, and she couldn't help but feel a sense of affection for her.
She listened to Princess Wu'an's story all the way, and when she got off the carriage, Princess Wu'an even helped her up.
"If you'd like to hear it, I'll tell you another time when I have more time, but I'm quite busy right now."
The view was of farmland, which had just been harvested and was now empty.
"What varieties are planted in these fields, where did the seeds come from, and what is the yield per acre?"
Princess Wu'an asked the Minister of Revenue.
However, the Minister of Revenue was in charge of too many things and knew nothing about the affairs of the estate. He couldn't answer Princess Wu'an's question and turned to ask the Vice Minister.
The vice minister didn't know either, and had to ask his subordinates.
Princess Wu'an's smiling face darkened as she looked at their clueless expressions.
"If you don't know, why are you joining in the fun? Is there nothing else you're doing in the government office?"
Even a fourth-rank official was so reprimanded by her that he didn't dare to utter a single word.
"Alright, everyone go back. Lord Fang Nianci, please stay."
Princess Wu'an then called out two unfamiliar names, both of whom were familiar with the Royal Manor.
Afterwards, Princess Wu'an had the person in charge of the estate bring over the record book and inquired about the situation.
Listening to these things was not enough, so Princess Wu'an led them to each field to check the condition of the land and the harvested grain.
You can see all the common crops here. Fang Qing learned from the staff that they also grow crops grown with Sunny Day seeds.
"The harvest of these crops is quite good, but we have also found some problems here."
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