Being directly affirmed like this, even Shen Ningsi couldn't help but curl his lips.
"Don't worry, Mr. Zhang. I certainly won't betray your trust."
Shen Ningsi stood there with a smile, and his calm aura made people feel convinced.
"I wonder when Madam will start teaching the villagers how to grow watermelons?"
"Today."
It was not a difficult task. The most important thing was to restrain the villagers and not let them pick unripe watermelons.
And calm their emotions.
After all, people in other villages can grow potatoes to fill their stomachs, but they can only grow watermelons that taste good but cannot fill their stomachs.
These people are bound to feel aggrieved as they cannot see any short-term benefits.
A group of people walked out of the house talking and laughing. The villagers who were standing outside watching didn't expect them to come out so soon, and they didn't have time to run away.
As soon as Shen Ningsi and his group opened the door, they saw these people lying on the wall.
“…”
Everyone's movements suddenly stopped, as if time had stopped at this moment.
Shen Ningsi coughed twice at the corner of his mouth, "Most of the villagers in Shihe Village have gathered here, right? Why don't I tell everyone about the method of growing watermelons here?"
Mr. Zhang was also embarrassed. He said quickly, "Of course, we will follow your will, Madam, but this is a windy place, and you're bound to feel unwell. Why don't you go to the fields?"
"I have just had Shitou build a shed next to the field. Madam, you will not be exposed to the wind and sun if you go there."
Shen Ningsi raised his eyebrows, “It turns out that Mr. Zhang had already made the decision.”
"That's natural."
Mr. Zhang just smiled and said, "A smart person would know what decision to make when facing the arrival of the lady."
Shen Ningsi didn't say anything more, but walked with a group of people, led by Zhang Caizhu, towards the fields that had been prepared long ago.
From a distance, Shen Ningsi could already see that the shed in the center was wrapped in thin and translucent gauze.
It is not difficult to see that although it was built very quickly, it was not sloppy.
Especially this kind of translucent and thin gauze is even harder to find.
Shen Ningsi smiled and saluted Mr. Zhang, then walked to the center.
"Actually, the watermelons I'm talking about are the fruit seeds that everyone has dug out of the ground recently."
"As long as you follow the method I described, you will be able to harvest mature watermelons in eight months. By then, you can use these watermelons to exchange for potatoes."
"At the same time, since you are unable to grow food immediately during this period, we in Wanning Village will unconditionally provide you with the materials you need for survival."
Shen Ningsi thought that after she said these words, the villagers would express their dissatisfaction, but she didn't expect that these people would all stare at her silently without saying anything to refute.
After a moment of shock, Shen Ningsi finally reacted and looked at Li Feng with a smile, "It seems that Lord Li has managed Shihe Village very well. The villagers trust Lord Li and Mr. Zhang very much. With you two as guarantors, they should believe that I will not cheat them."
"In the final analysis, it is Madam Gu herself who is capable, and we are just the icing on the cake."
Shen Ningsi stopped being polite and instead carefully instructed the villagers on how to grow watermelons.
In fact, it is not difficult. It is nothing more than ensuring that the watermelon receives sunlight and sowing according to a certain ratio. Only in this way can the watermelon be sweet and big.
After Shen Ningsi gave these instructions, she prepared to go home with Gu Hong.
Although the people of Shihe Village are kind and Mr. Zhang is trying his best to be a good host, this place is not her home after all.
After promising to visit Shihe Village regularly to inspect the progress of watermelon planting, Shen Ningsi also instructed officials from towns with a similar climate to Wanning Village on how to plant potatoes. Only then did Shen Ningsi leave with Gu Hong.
After a long journey, most of her bones were loose.
Seeing Gu Xiuwu and Gu Xiuwen standing at the village entrance from afar, she perked up again.
"I told you I wouldn't be home for long, so why are you waiting here so early?"
Shen Ningsi lifted her skirt and was about to rush forward, but her wrist was grabbed by someone. Gu Hong frowned and said disapprovingly: "I know you are anxious, but you should also pay attention to your health. This general has never wanted to spoil your fun, but now that everyone is in front of you, why don't you be patient for a while?"
Gu Hong glanced at Gu Xiuwen and Gu Xiuwu.
I don’t know what’s going on with these two brats. Why are they waiting here so early? Aren’t they trying to make Shen Ningsi excited?
Shen Ningsi didn't run over, so the two children simply ran towards her.
"Mom, are you feeling unwell on this trip? I've already made ginger tea at home. Just drink it when you get back. It won't be a problem even if some cold air enters your body." Gu Xiuwen looked Shen Ningsi up and down, then heaved a sigh of relief.
Shen Ningsi was weak to begin with, and she suffered a lot during the confinement period. Later, she was killed by Wang Qiang. She didn't get better after a long period of recuperation. He was really worried about Shen Ningsi.
The family was walking side by side into the house when Fan Xing suddenly heard the news and ran over in a hurry.
"Mrs. Gu, important news!"
Gu Hong stopped Shen Ning from turning around and waved without even turning his head.
"No matter how important the news is, we can wait until tomorrow. She's already busy enough today."
Normally, if someone heard this, they wouldn't dare to disturb him, but today he still rushed forward.
"General Gu, someone is coming from the capital."
As soon as these words fell, Shen Ningsi's eyes widened a little, but Gu Hong just waved his hand.
"This general has already known what is written on the imperial edict. This general also knows that it is a reward for Shen Ningsi. Since it is news of a reward, there is no harm in waiting."
Shen Ningsi also thought so. When a general is on the battlefield, he is not bound by the king's orders.
It was just an imperial edict of commendation, and it was not worth it for her to endure her physical discomfort to receive it.
"What reward?"
"It's nothing more than some gold, silver, and jade, plus the title of a county lord."
"Do you have a fiefdom?"
"You want it?" Gu Hong tapped his fingers. "The emperor never intended to reward you generously. Those gold, silver, and jade artifacts cannot be converted into cash, and the title of County Princess is just a name without real power."
You can imagine what kind of things are there in the capital.
Shen Ningsi, who handed over the art of water control and the method of growing potatoes, got nothing. Instead, those who were protected by their ancestors could easily be rewarded in the capital.
"Of course I do."
Shen Ningsi answered straightforwardly, "What's the use of having a title in vain? I can't let the people buy my things just because of my ancestor's name. If I have a fiefdom, I can also grow some of the ingredients I need."
Gu Hong raised his eyebrows, "If you want this general, I will fight for you."
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