Grandma Ye and Ye Daquan were also surprised, never expecting that Ye Caiping would actually get a title.
"Uncle Tian, Aunt Tian, congratulations!" The villagers congratulated Grandma Ye and the others, "How is Cai Ping so amazing!"
After hearing Ye Xuan's explanation, Grandma Ye and the others understood the reason. Thinking of their daughter's imperial title, they were overjoyed.
Ye Daquan was incredibly proud: "My little sister has always been this capable. Just look at these two huge workshops. And she's building a third one now!"
Ye Lizheng and his second uncle were overjoyed and felt honored to be part of the occasion.
After being congratulated by the villagers, Grandma Ye said:
"Thank you everyone. This is such a joyous occasion; I'll definitely treat you all to a drink later."
The villagers were overjoyed to hear that another feast was about to begin.
That year, I had already eaten at the banquets hosted by Ye Caiping and her siblings several times, and each time the food was very juicy and flavorful.
Grandma Ye smiled and said, "Let's go home first and see if Caiping needs any help."
Ye Li hurriedly said, "Alright, alright, we won't stop you."
Grandma Ye and her group then headed back, so happy that they were practically floating on air.
After leaving the banyan tree, Ye Daquan said, "Was that minister just now Mr. Shen's elder brother?"
"That's right. Mr. Shen said it himself, his elder brother." Madam Du took a light breath: "I didn't expect his brother to be so capable. Xuan'er, how old is the Minister?"
Ye Xuan said, "The Minister is a first-rank official."
"From the first rank?"
"That's the second level. Apart from the three regents above them, they are the highest."
Du said, "So that means... when you finish your official career, this is the position you'll be in?"
"almost."
The Ye family members gasped.
This Mr. Shen's family is truly impressive; they actually have such a high-ranking official.
No wonder Magistrate Lu was thrown into jail so easily. Even the prefect treated him with utmost respect.
Ye Daquan thought for a moment: "By the way, did you hear anything just now?"
Du: "What did you hear?"
"Why did I hear the Minister call my sister-in-law and younger sister-in-law?"
Grandma Ye seemed to have heard it too, and that Minister Shen was Mr. Shen's elder brother, that was...
Grandma Ye was delighted, but she coughed lightly and said, "What are you listening to? Weren't we talking about my younger sister?"
Ye Daquan scratched his head: "Really?"
"that is."
"Okay, I misheard."
...
Ye Caiping led the Marquis of Dingguo and others back home.
After sitting for a short while, I couldn't wait to go to the field to check on the cassava.
The group stood on the wooden ridge, looking at a large patch of tall, lush green cassava trees, their faces beaming with smiles.
Zhu Sinong respectfully said to Marquis Dingguo, "My lord, what do you think of this cassava..."
The Marquis of Dingguo is the highest-ranking official here, so we must consult him.
Marquis Dingguo, a military man who now serves as Minister of War and is known for his fighting prowess, was momentarily stunned by the sight of the lush green expanse before him. In the end, he gave a thumbs-up and exclaimed, "Good!"
Zhu Sinong: "..."
Ye Caiping: "..."
Prefect Qin and Magistrate He: "..."
Shen Zhiyan covered his eyes. He coughed lightly and said, "Let's hear what Zhu Sinong has to say."
Marquis Dingguo smiled and said, "I'll listen to Brother Yan."
Zhu Sinong let out a soft breath: "Madam Ye, when were these cassava plants planted?"
Ye Caiping said, "It will be around April, but the harvest won't be until at least December."
Zhu Sinong said with some regret: "It's already mid-September, and there are only two months left until the harvest. It would be a pity to cut them down now for breeding."
Zhu Sinong absolutely adored yellow cassava because it's easy to grow, doesn't require specific soil conditions, is non-toxic, produces a large quantity, and is very filling!
If they could plant yellow cassava throughout the entire Great Zhou Dynasty, they could feed countless people.
Ye Caiping said, "Adults can dig now if they want. But the cassava underneath isn't ripe yet, so it will be crunchy."
Zhu Sinong hesitated.
Marquis Dingguo said, "It's not a difference of two months. Even if you cut them down right now to cultivate seedlings, it will still take ten months to grow them."
"Moreover, I have heard that many farmers have already planted bitter cassava. It is not too late to promote yellow-fleshed cassava after the first harvest. Zhu Sinong, you will stay here until December, and then cooperate with Prefect Qin and Magistrate He to promote yellow-fleshed cassava."
Zhu Sinong quickly replied, "Yes. Madam Ye, could you dig up one of these yellow-fleshed cassava roots?"
"OK."
Ye Caiping quickly told Shanzi behind her to take a hoe and start digging.
In no time, a cassava plant was dug up. Because it wasn't time yet, the cassava wasn't very big, but it had a lot of root tubers.
Zhu Sinong asked happily, "Can we eat it now?"
"Yes. It will be ready in half an hour."
Shen Zhiyan said, "Take the cassava back and cook it at Madam Ye's house."
Ye Caiping nodded: "It's getting late, gentlemen, why don't you come to my humble abode for dinner?"
Marquis Dingguo smiled and said, "Good."
Back at Ye Caiping's house.
At dinner, Shen Zhiyan and the Marquis of Dingguo sat at one table. Since this was not an ordinary village banquet, Ye Caiping felt it inappropriate to sit at the same table with them, so she arranged for Ye Xuan and Old Man Ye to accompany them.
Ye Xuan was calm and composed when Shen Zhiyan was present, while the old man Ye was somewhat reserved.
At the dinner table, Zhu Sinong ate yellow cassava.
Although it's not ripe yet, not powdery, and still crisp, it's non-toxic!
After the meal, Shen Zhiyan left with the Marquis of Dingguo and the others.
Ye Caiping saw them to the door, and before leaving, she said to Shen Zhiyan, "Oh, right, I forgot something. Tomorrow afternoon, I will go to your house with Master Qian. He said he wants to thank you."
Shen Zhiyan smiled and said, "Okay."
Marquis Dingguo asked, "Who is Master Qian?"
Shen Zhiyan: "You wouldn't recognize me even if I told you."
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