Li Feng was a little surprised, "You actually think so too?"
"I'm afraid any smart person would try to find a way to deal with Madam Gu."
He chuckled softly, "This is just in this remote place, Madam Gu has been able to obtain so many things with her own ability. When she arrives in the capital, with a higher platform, I dare not imagine what Madam Gu can achieve."
"but……"
After all, Fan Xing has deeper contact with Shen Ningsi and Gu Hong, and understands their relationship better than Li Feng.
"Lord Li only saw that Gu Jiangqu was very kind to Madam Gu, and probably didn't notice Madam Gu's attitude towards General Gu."
"I'd like to hear more about it."
Fan Xing smiled, opened his folding fan, and looked like a playboy again.
"Madam Gu is different from ordinary women. The position of General's Wife, which those noble ladies from aristocratic families fight so hard for, is probably not surprising to Madam Gu. She even thinks that General Gu's existence will restrict her plans in every way."
Li Feng actually had a vague feeling. After all, when he occasionally saw Gu Hong, the look in his eyes when he looked at Shen Ningsi was always exceptionally soft, but there was no difference between the way Shen Ningsi looked at Gu Hong and the way he looked at them.
But Li Feng couldn't believe it.
You have to know that Gu Hong is the most prominent figure in the capital in recent times. With the general guarding the country behind him, his future achievements are simply unimaginable.
Fan Xing looked at Li Feng's surprised expression and just chuckled.
"Sir Li, we are all ordinary people. The things we like are of no use to Madam Gu."
As he spoke, a bitter smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.
When Shen Ningsi first came up with the method of growing potatoes, he had already reported Shen Ningsi's contribution to the court. When a bunch of imperial edicts of commendation came down, Shen Ningsi didn't even blink.
In Shen Ningsi's opinion, the glory that ordinary people are fighting for is probably not as important as the villagers' successful potato cultivation.
He wanted to thank Shen Ningsi, but he didn't know what he should do.
"You have also heard Madam Gu's plan. She wants to do business on her own. If she were an ordinary woman, no one would care about her business. But Shen Ningsi is Gu Hong's wife. When she arrives in the capital in the future, she will definitely be stared at by countless eyes."
As Fan Xing spoke, he couldn't help but lift the curtain and looked back at the carriage in front.
I don’t know how Gu Hong managed to get such a comfortable carriage in this remote area.
When Fan Xing passed by just now, he took a look and saw that the carriage was already covered with soft cushions. He thought that the long journey would not make Shen Ningsi uncomfortable.
"Madam Gu, who should have been an extremely free person, was bound by countless rules. She probably didn't want to be associated with the general at all."
"Master Fan, this is not a place for nonsense!"
Li Feng was shocked.
He really couldn't see what kind of feelings Shen Ningsi had for Gu Hong, but Gu Hong's care for Shen Ningsi was clearly shown on the surface.
Given Gu Kuo's character of killing talented people, he would probably draw his knife immediately after hearing this.
"Master Li has just arrived in Wanning Village, so he may not know that we all know that Gu Hong has not yet been recognized by Madam Gu, and Madam Gu's children have not yet called him dad."
“…”
"But don't Mrs. Gu and Gu Hong only have two children? Then three..."
"Look, it's strange, but here they are all Gu Hong's own flesh and blood, but they all stand on Shen Ningsi's side. Who can not like such a wonderful woman?"
Li Feng closed his mouth and stopped talking.
The group set out in the morning and finally arrived at Shihe Village at midnight.
Gu Hong was the first to jump out of the carriage. His joints crackled with every slight movement he made.
"Damn it! It's only a few miles and the carriage is so slow! I can get there in less than two hours on horseback."
Shen Ningsi lifted the curtain and looked down at Gu Hong, "I didn't force the general to stay in the carriage. I have told you many times that if you feel uncomfortable, it would be best to leave."
“…”
Gu Hong stopped talking for a moment.
How could he bear to come out after staying in the carriage with Shen Ningsi for so long?
It's a pity. He thought he could talk a lot with Shen Ningsi in the carriage and strengthen their relationship, but Shen Ningsi didn't say a word. No matter how he asked, Shen Ningsi always closed her eyes.
"Is it not okay if I don't say anything?"
Gu Hong snorted coldly, and the words he said were extremely tough, but he had already raised his hand to signal to help Shen Ningsi get off the carriage.
With the help of Gu Hong's strength, Shen Ningsi landed steadily on the ground. She turned around and looked at the person behind her.
"Master Li, it's getting dark tonight. Why don't we go to the fields together tomorrow morning?"
"I will listen to my wife."
Naturally, the others had no objections. They all returned to their rooms and rested peacefully. The next morning, they all gathered at the place they had agreed to meet yesterday.
The group walked slowly in the fields, and the surrounding villagers couldn't help but discuss.
"Look, the court has finally sent people. I told you that Lord Li and his men would never ignore us."
"Come on, stop expecting anything. Look at how leisurely they walk. They're clearly just sightseeing, and they brought a woman with them!"
"Look at how healthy they are, but we are starving to death and are still hoping that these officials can save us!"
The sound of everyone's discussion entered their ears, and Li Feng couldn't help but smile bitterly.
"After hearing these words, I have no way to refute anything. The imperial court has indeed not sent down any disaster relief grain, and I really have no way to fill their stomachs."
Shen Ningsi whispered comfortingly, "Master Li, you have done your best. Besides, am I not here now? Of course there is a way."
Li Feng is indeed a rare good official. As far as she knows, Li Feng did not have any food in Shihe Village, and he even asked his family in the capital to deliver a lot of food and grass.
But Li Feng couldn't just give away all his rations, he also had to survive.
"Thank you, Madam Gu, for your comfort."
Shen Ningsi nodded without saying anything. She continued to walk slowly in the field, not missing any piece of soil.
Shen Ningsi was looking for a place with the most abundant sunlight and undamaged land.
At this moment, a roar was heard suddenly.
"Damn it, you really think we don't have a temper if we don't cause trouble, right? Li Feng, tell me the truth, why did you bring so many people here? Are they taking their food, clothing, housing and transportation from our Shihe Village granary again?"
"Why are we supporting a loser like you? Isn't it enough for us to be officials? Do we have to support other losers?"
Shen Ningsi paused and looked forward.
A young man with bare arms and a fierce look on his face blocked their way with a group of people.
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