The sky was bluer after the rain, and the sun was hotter.
The August sun was so intense it felt like you could melt, and even with several bowls of ice placed inside, it was still terribly hot.
Just as Jiang Shuwan was about to ask Qingxing to bring her a bowl of crushed ice, she saw Pei Yanzhi's personal servant, Yin Quan, instructing servants to carry boxes into her room.
There weren't many boxes, only three or five, but judging from how carefully the servants handled them, they were very valuable.
“Young mistress, the young master saw many strange and wonderful things during his study tour in the south. These are all things he brought back for you.”
As Yin Quan spoke, he clapped his hands, and the servants opened the boxes one by one. There were all sorts of dazzling items and fabrics, as well as a box of mangoes chilled in ice.
Jiang Shuwan's mouth immediately watered.
"Your Highness is too kind, even bringing a gift with you when you go out."
He spoke politely, but his eyes were practically green with envy as he stared at the mango.
God!
Having lived two lives, this was the first time she had ever seen a mango.
Immediately, Jiang Shuwan instructed Qingxing to make several bowls of mango smoothies for them to eat.
Yin Quan came to give her a gift, and she invited him to sit down and eat with her. She also asked him about the local products and customs of the south.
Yin Quan answered all of them, then asked curiously, "When the young master wrote to the young mistress before, he wrote a lot about his experiences in the south. The messenger said that the young mistress was not very interested. I thought the young mistress was not interested in the south."
hehe!
She was doing housework at home while Pei Yanzhi was having a good time outside; it would be a miracle if she was happy.
Picking up a palm-sized, golden mango, Jiang Shuwan smiled and said, "This fruit must be unique to the South; it certainly has a special flavor."
"Indeed, this fruit is produced in the South. I have seen it before and thought it was poisonous, which made me quite a fool of myself. The fruit is delicious, but the South is often plagued by miasma and the roads are difficult, so even the powerful and wealthy cannot eat it."
What miasma? It's actually just oxygen intoxication. And since it's a tropical region, ordinary people aren't used to the climate there.
In addition, the area is densely wooded and has many snakes, insects, rodents, and ants.
Southland...
This is a great place; you can grow three rice crops a year.
Thinking about all this, Jiang Shuwan couldn't help but feel excited, but she dared not move rashly.
She has the backing of the Sun family, who wield military power, and she also has the glass workshop that provides her with a steady stream of income. If she were to go to the south to develop land and grow grain...
Damn it, with money, power, and an army, the Li imperial family would be the first to send her to the guillotine.
After drinking a cup of tea and chatting with Yin Quan for a few more minutes, he asked Qing Xing to see Yin Quan off.
"Miss, what would you like to eat? We slaughtered a pig on the estate this morning; it's quite fresh."
Let's eat barbecue.
When it comes to food, Jiang Shuwan instantly perks up. Now, whether it's her own estate or the Marquis's estate, they all raise pigs according to her method, slaughtering them before raising them. The pork produced tastes very similar to modern large white pigs.
Slice pork belly into thin slices and grill it on a hot plate; the taste is absolutely amazing.
It's hot outside, so a cup of iced milk tea would be incredibly refreshing.
Inside the house, Jiang Shuwan and Qingxing had just started eating their barbecue when Xiaotao rushed in.
"Slow down, be careful not to fall."
Jiang Shuwan stuffed a piece of pork belly into Xiao Tao's mouth.
"What's up? It's so hot, I don't think anyone's looking for me..."
"The Crown Prince has arrived."
"..."
Why did the powerful minister seek her out?
Didn't we give her a lot of things to thank her for saving us this morning?
Jiang Shuwan was completely baffled by the two monks. Qingxing had already searched the whole room for a handkerchief to wipe her hands, and then told the maid to carry the iron stove away.
"Miss, the smoke from the barbecue is quite strong; the young master might not like it."
"..."
However, before the maids could even get started, Pei Yanzhi walked in.
The young minister changed into a wide-sleeved, light blue robe made of silk. He moved as if he were about to fly, and with his handsome, refined features, he looked like an immortal.
With that kind of looks, she'd definitely be a top-tier escort at the White Horse Club.
Jiang Shuwan's heart skipped a beat. She walked to the door and greeted him.
As they got closer, they noticed that the young official had become even more handsome after his trip, with striking eyebrows and bright eyes, and a sharply defined jawline.
She had a rather aloof demeanor, and her hair was neatly combed back and tied with a white jade crown, giving her an unapproachable air.
They're not to be trifled with.
"The young master is awake? Has the young master eaten?"
Not yet.
The two words were still as concise as ever, but I don't know if it's just my imagination, but the tone didn't seem as cold as before.
Pei Yanzhi looked at the smoking iron plate and was indeed a little unaccustomed to it, but he was still very curious. He looked at it several times and seemed very interested.
Jiang Shuwan invited, "Shall we eat together?"
Pei Yanzhi glanced at her, hesitated for a moment, and then nodded.
"Qingxing, bring me another piece of meat."
Jiang Shuwan asked Qingxing to bring a plate of meat, which she grilled and wrapped in vegetable leaves before handing it to Pei Yanzhi.
Pei Yanzhi ate everything, his expression remained normal, neither salty nor bland, making it impossible to tell whether he liked it or not.
Jiang Shuwan didn't care whether he liked it or not, since he was just someone who came to her door to freeload.
But he's a small business owner after all, so we had to give him some face and ordered the kitchen to bring over some new dishes.
The food was delivered by Li Gui's wife, the head of the kitchen, who was very attentive.
"Young Master, please try this braised pork. This pork comes from the young mistress's estate. The old lady likes it very much and specially asked me to save a bowl for you."
The braised pork was cooked at noon, and the old lady specially saved a portion.
So Pei Yanzhi came straight to her courtyard after waking up?
So they really came here to freeload a meal?
What's the point?
It doesn't matter where you eat.
Jiang Shuwan was completely bewildered. In the following days, Pei Yanzhi would come over from time to time to freeload a meal, which made Jiang Shuwan even more bewildered, and she felt very awkward about it.
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