Chapter 425 Ideal is a good word
As a newly appointed official, Jiang Mingyuan was willing to go deep into the fields and understand the lives of farmers in the countryside.
He readily accepted Gu Xixi's invitation.
So Gu Xixi and Lu Jing acted as guides and took Jiang Mingyuan out for a walk.
Wheat fields, orchards, the mountains behind Huachidu, and the irrigation canals used by the village for generations...
Jiang Mingyuan looked at them all.
He saw the grand scene of wheat harvest in Huachidu Village and heard the farmers' joy.
He saw that there were different models of intercropping in orchards to choose from, and every grower could get what he wanted.
He stood at the foot of the mountain, admired the fertile mountains, and listened to Gu Xixi's talk about the irrigation system renovation plan.
Jiang Mingyuan's heart was also excited.
"Sister Xixi, these scenes are still only in Huachidu Village."
"What if it spreads to every village in the area? What if it spreads to the entire northwest, or even the entire territory of the Daye Dynasty?"
His voice trembled slightly.
Lu Jing smiled and said, "What Lord Jiang said is exactly what we Xixi want to achieve, um...it's called..."
She tried to recall, "Oh, it's called ideal!"
Jiang Mingyuan looked at the golden wheat waves stretching into the distance with a hopeful smile on his face.
"Ideal..."
“Very good words.”
"Then let me accompany you to achieve it."
At least he was qualified to do this for her.
Gu Xixi nodded with a smile, "I am willing to repay you in kind and help Brother Zichu realize your ambitions during your time in the Northwest."
With Jiang Mingyuan's talent and ability, being a small county magistrate in Qingtian County must be just a start.
Qingtian County cannot hold him back.
I'm afraid that the Northwest will not be able to accommodate his wings in the future.
Therefore, all Gu Xixi can promise for the time being is the present.
Who can predict the vast future?
The last stop is Pinlanju.
Jiang Mingyuan himself proposed to visit Mr. Song Qingshan.
Firstly, as a scholar, Song Qingshan was also a famous gentleman in the local area.
Second, Song Qingshan once worked in the Qingtian County School and was an official.
Now that Jiang Mingyuan has taken over as the county magistrate, it is rare for him to come to Huachidu Village, so it is reasonable and moral for him to pay a visit.
When stepping onto the ridge of the field, Gu Xixi's foot slipped and she almost fell.
Lu Jing and Jiang Mingyuan subconsciously reached out to help.
Jiang Mingyuan moved faster and supported Gu Xixi from behind with his arms so that she could use the force to stand firmly.
During this period, the palms were not open and the body was kept at a slight distance.
He behaves like a gentleman.
But from a distance behind, it looked as if Gu Xixi fell into Jiang Mingyuan's arms, and Jiang Mingyuan reached out and held Gu Xixi in his arms.
Lu Jing patted herself on the back and said, "Luckily I didn't fall. I was so scared. Thanks to Lord Jiang for his quick eyes and hands!"
Gu Xixi also breathed a sigh of relief. After thanking Jiang Mingyuan, she said, "It's getting late. Let's go there quickly."
Get on the solid dirt road.
Gu Xixi suddenly felt a chill on her back again.
She turned her head suddenly and looked, but still saw nothing.
Strange...
At Pinlanju, Song Qingshan and his wife warmly welcomed the guests.
A group of people went in and closed the door.
The sun was setting in the west.
The man in black stood with his hands behind his back under the dense shade of the trees, but his eyes were not towards Pinlanju.
Instead, it shot sharply towards the hidden corner next to the land temple...
Jiang Mingyuan and Song Qingshan had a very pleasant conversation and couldn't resist the invitation and stayed for dinner.
But it was getting dark late recently. When he left the village, it was just getting dark.
Gu Xixi and Lu Jing both felt a little tired when they returned home.
Aunt Zhang and Shitou are not at home.
There was a note on the table, written by Stone.
We learned in advance that they would not be coming back for dinner tonight. Coincidentally, the old doctor had a patient whose condition was not optimistic and needed to be watched all night, so he would not be coming back either.
Aunt Zhang took Shi Tou to visit Mrs. Qin's house.
Lu Jing said, "I haven't folded the clothes I collected this morning yet. Go take a shower first and I'll take over later."
Gu Xixi was not good at talking to begin with, and she had said too much today, so she didn’t want to speak anymore.
She nodded.
Aunt Zhang washed the underwear she had taken off yesterday and hung it on the rope.
After a day of sun exposure in the summer, it has naturally dried out.
Gu Xixi was too lazy to go back to the house to get another one, so she just pulled it down and walked into the bathroom.
The water temperature during the day is warm and very comfortable to wash in. A simple shower is enough for a family.
Gu Xixi felt much more comfortable after rushing through.
It was already dark when I came out. There was no light in the house and everything was dark.
But my eyes have adapted to the darkness, so it’s not a problem.
Gu Xixi casually threw the coat she was wearing today into the basin and walked towards her room.
It’s getting hot recently, so the inner clothes are also summer styles, with a waistcoat top and underwear that only reaches the knees.
The fabric is white gauze. Although it is not transparent, it is soft and silky, and the body shape is clearly revealed when moving, sitting or lying down.
Usually Shitou is at home, so of course Gu Xixi would not wear this in the yard.
I only dare to do this at night in my own room.
But today is special, giving her a chance to take a break.
Gu Xixi went into the room, closed the door, walked leisurely to the table, and prepared to light the lamp.
The light was brightest near the window, so she easily found the tinder.
The oil lamp lit up, illuminating the room in the blink of an eye.
Gu Xixi breathed a sigh of relief, looked at the things on the table, and decided to take a rest today.
She turned towards her bed and her pupils suddenly contracted.
"you!"
"Mu Nanzhao?"
Perhaps because she had some vague expectations in her heart, Gu Xixi was just surprised but not scared.
She walked towards him, complaining, "When did you come back?"
"You attacked me without making any noise. You didn't even say a word when I entered the room."
"Fortunately, I'm brave. If it were Aunt Zhang, she would have been scared to death by you!"
Mu Nanzhao sat on the stool beside the bed.
But for some reason, he had a strange expression on his face, and turned his face away and refused to look Gu Xixi in the eye.
"Who knew that as soon as you got home, you would take a shower before even entering the house. And..."
"And you're dressed like this... and you're running out like this."
Although he was in darkness, Mu Nanzhao still vaguely realized the seriousness of the problem.
Just when he was in a dilemma and hesitated about how to speak, Gu Xixi had already lit the lamp.
Gu Xixi was stunned.
I looked down subconsciously, and the two little rabbits on my chest were clearly visible through the thin fabric.
She screamed and immediately covered her mouth with her arms.
Lu Jing vaguely heard the noise and came out from the west room and asked, "Xixi, did you call me?"
Gu Xixi was afraid that Lu Jing would come over, which would make it even more awkward.
I hurriedly shouted to the window, "No, I just kicked the stool accidentally."
Lu Jing didn't doubt him, "Oh, then you better be careful."
Gu Xixi responded again.
It's finally quiet outside.
Gu Xixi's heart was pounding, her face was burning, and she didn't dare to look at Mu Nanzhao.
She tried to remain calm, opened the box, pulled out a piece of clothing and put it on, but in fact she couldn't even see the color or style.
“You…you…”
Gu Xixi gritted her teeth and finally said in shame and anger, "Don't you, the children of aristocratic families, value education the most?"
"This is a girl's boudoir! You came in uninvited, and sat here without making any noise or lighting a light!"
"You still have the nerve to blame me for what I'm wearing?!"
Mu Nanzhao still has his face turned sideways.
Gu Xixi took a breath and said, "You didn't see anything, right?"
Mu Nanzhao hesitated for a moment, "... Yeah."
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