Chapter 36 Marriage
The closed door suddenly opened, and a young girl came out from the inner room. Wang Qingqing saw them picking dates from the upstairs window.
Mr. Rong was truly elegant and calm, his eyes always fixed on Madam Rong. Wang Qingqing didn't know why she opened the door. Perhaps she was thinking about her own marriage, and just happened to see the love described in the storybook, so she couldn't help but feel a little longing.
Chu Sishui remembered that the dates might have an owner, so she said embarrassedly, "Well, how much do you sell them for? I'll have someone send some silver over later."
Wang Qingqing took a few steps forward and said, "No need. Madam Rong, as long as you like it, you can come back after you finish eating. It would be a waste to leave these dates on the tree. Young Master Rong has also advised Brother Wang that these dates are for you."
Chu Sishui now remembered what Lu He had mentioned and guessed who she was, "Are you Wang Qingqing, Brother Wang's fiancée?"
Wang Qingqing said shyly, "Yes."
Chu Sishui placed the dates on Rong Zhuo's legs and took a few steps. "Brother Wang hasn't come to propose marriage yet?"
Wang Qingqing shook her head. "My father said that he must wait until he passes the imperial examination. My father originally despised his family for being poor and having only a widowed mother. Now that he has failed the examination, I am afraid..."
Chu Sishui knew that country people were honest, but she was also surprised that the woman told her the whole story directly. Originally, she just wanted to say a few polite words and ask a few questions.
Wang Jian would be working for Rong Zhuo soon, so he said something softly, "Don't worry, Brother Wang, good things will happen to you. I think good things will happen in a few days."
Although Wang Qingqing knew that those were words of comfort, Mrs. Rong was pretty and spoke sweetly, so she took them as true and smiled.
Seeing that she was fine, Chu Sishui waved goodbye and pushed Rong Zhuo back.
Rong Zhuo, "Don't you want to go to the lake to take a look?"
Chu Sishui shook her head, and passed the dates to Jin Pei as she passed by the courtyard. She also said, "We'll be back later for dinner."
Rong Zhuo knew what she was going to do now, "Do you want to go to Wang Jian's house now?"
Chu Sishui thought for a while, and felt that sending Wang Jian on this errand should be arranged by Rong Zhuo. "I almost forgot. You have your considerations. How about we go another day?"
Rong Zhuo, "Let's go, don't let anyone miss a good marriage."
Chu Sishui turned her head to look at him, "When did my husband become flesh and blood? In the past, you would never care about such things."
In the past, he thought that the world was just like that, but when he met her later, he realized that seemingly fragile people could also have such powerful strength. To put it in Chu Sishui's words, psychological strength is often stronger than external strength.
Rong Zhuo, "Why not do something to help others achieve their goals?"
Chu Sishui's beautiful eyes flickered and she smiled. They sped up along the way and hurriedly appeared at the door of Wang Jian's house.
Wang Jiangang had just finished reading an article in "Chen Fu's Agricultural Book" and was integrating documents related to soil selection, fertilization, irrigation, etc. when he discovered the two people.
"Why are you here? Come in and sit down." After having a detailed talk with Master Rong last time, he thought that a real man should not be discouraged and should just start over.
Chu Sishui pushed Rong Zhuo in. The room was clean and warm.
Turning back, he saw Wang Jian pouring tea, so he called him directly, "Brother Wang, don't be busy yet, I have something to tell you."
After saying that, he looked outside the door and closed it.
Wang Jian was puzzled. He put down the two bowls of tea and was about to ask what was so mysterious when he turned around and saw the token in Rong Zhuo's hand.
Although Wang Jian did not pass the imperial examination, he still knew about the tokens related to the royal family and the court. Seeing that this person was sitting in a wheelchair, even a fool could guess his identity at this time, "I, your humble servant, pay my respects to the Third Prince."
Rong Zhuo put away the token and said, "No need to be polite. You don't have to be restrained. I came here to talk about something."
Wang Jian suppressed his shock and said calmly, "Your Highness, please speak."
Seeing that he was not afraid of the nobles and did not change his expression, Rong Zhuo also had a better impression of him. "I checked your files and the essays you wrote in the autumn examination. Your place was indeed replaced by Xiao Yuan. I came here because I am impressed by your insights into rice cultivation."
"I also approved of the japonica rice variety from the Taihu Lake Basin that you recommended last time."
Wang Jian put aside all his worries at this moment, and was replaced by the excitement of being appreciated, understood, and recognized. "It is a great honor for me to receive praise from Your Highness."
Rong Zhuo, "The real way to live up to what you have learned is to test them on the farmland. I will thoroughly investigate the matter of your replacement, but this matter involves many things. It will take a long time to get to the bottom of it. Deputy Wang has been appointed to oversee the rectification of the land tax of Xiaosheng Farm. I want you to test the japonica rice varieties in the Taihu Lake Basin here. Show all your life's learning. You can directly tell the former prefect for the materials you need. From now on, you and Deputy Wang will be under the former prefect's tutelage."
Wang Jian could no longer remain calm after hearing this. Those obscure times and those unspeakable grievances were all broken at this moment. He looked up at the Third Prince and knelt solemnly again, "I am fortunate to be favored by you. How can I repay you? I only wish to use all my life's knowledge to improve breeding, increase production and benefit the people, so as to repay your grace. I am willing to follow your footsteps and wait for your orders."
Rong Zhuo said, "It's easy to say, but it's time-consuming and laborious to do. Not only do you need to cultivate and breed the seeds yourself, but you also need to observe their growth from time to time. You must be very careful about temperature, light, diseases, pests, fertility, and location, and you must know the key points. It will take countless hard work and fatigue. If you succeed, you will go down in history, but if you fail, no one will care. Are you still willing to take it?"
Wang Jian said solemnly, "Agriculture is the foundation of the country. Rice is the most precious treasure of farmers. In the past, people reclaimed wasteland and cultivated fields, brought water to irrigate rice, and worked hard despite the scorching sun and muddy feet, in order to plant rice to fill the granary and benefit the people. I am willing to carry on this wish, just for my own wish."
Note: Agriculture is the foundation of the country, and rice is an important treasure in agriculture. In the past, people reclaimed wasteland, opened up farmland, and diverted water to irrigate rice. Even if their bodies were baked in the scorching sun and their feet were soaked in mud, they did not shirk the hard work and were determined to grow full granaries of rice for the benefit of the people.
Rong Zhuo, "Okay. You can talk to the former prefect about the agricultural exchange in Qingtian County. After the breeding is completed, you and Deputy Wang will go to Jiangdong. There are thousands of acres of fertile land for you to display your talents and benefit the people."
Wang Jian's heart, which had been frozen for so long, finally warmed up. "I will definitely live up to your trust."
Rong Zhuo, "You must not mention today's incident to anyone other than Vice Wang and the former prefect. I will be staying here for a long time. In three days, Vice Wang will come to take you to see the former prefect. Your family will be arranged, so you don't need to worry."
Wang Jian: "Yes."
After the matter was explained, Chu Sishui opened the door. Wang Jian saw that the princess was not arrogant at all, but was very concerned about His Highness. It was rumored that the princess was chosen by His Highness himself. Seeing this, he felt that His Highness was also a blessed person.
Chu Sishui pushed Rong Zhuo out a few steps, and suddenly thought of Wang Qingqing, so she turned back and said, "Brother Wang, I'm sorry to have let Qingqing down. The marriage proposal schedule is also coming up, and I don't know when I can finish this time."
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