This time, Lin Wanwan had used up all the food in the space, and could only wait for the harvest after a while.
Her family and the farm were also in a tight spot and did not dare to waste a single grain of food. Everyone knew that after a severe drought, the most scarce thing was food, so everyone tightened their belts and worked together to get through the difficult times.
The price of rice in the county rose rapidly, from a dozen wen to more than a hundred wen. The government had to step in to control it, but the court had no surplus grain, so it could only keep the price at around eighty or ninety wen.
Fortunately, although grain was not grown in various places, a lot of potatoes were produced. Although the yield was reduced, with only more than 2,000 kilograms per mu, it finally solved the urgent problem.
Now, potatoes and sweet potatoes have become the staple food on people's tables. Although there is only a little rice soup, they can fill their stomachs.
Emperor Hui's frown finally relaxed a little, and he ordered all states and counties to seize the time to cultivate the land and strive to ensure that the people had enough food.
Lin Wanwan felt a sharp pain in her heart. She had originally planned to lead the whole village to a well-off life this year, but God's tricks had set them back five years. If it weren't for the food in her space, she wouldn't be able to lead the whole village!
This year's palace examination was delayed due to various natural disasters and was tentatively scheduled for August. After Chen Li got the exact time, he rushed home as fast as he could. He was relieved to see that everything was fine in the county and the village.
When Lin Wanwan learned that he had returned, she ran to find him and asked him how he was doing in the capital and whether he was unhappy.
Shen Li smiled and said, "With Huaimu and Huailin taking care of us, everything will be fine."
"I wanted to come back earlier, but I didn't expect that the capital was under martial law, and those who were preparing to take the exam were not allowed to go home. There was no news about the palace examination, so I could only keep asking around in the capital. When I learned that there was also an outbreak of plague in Yanzhou, I became extremely anxious. Fortunately, you are all safe!"
She frowned and said, "Not that it's all right. One day, Shen Mo was scratched while trying to stop the refugees for me. Your mother was afraid that he might have contracted the plague, so she didn't let him in and kicked him out! Who knew that he would fall ill the next day and had a fever for two or three days before it subsided. I was scared!"
Shen Li's face gradually turned cold, he patted her head and rubbed it, "I will reprimand my mother when I get back, Shen Mo is fine now, you don't have to blame yourself too much."
"Well! Fortunately he is fine, otherwise I would feel guilty for the rest of my life! Brother Li, how long are you going to stay at home?"
"I will be back the day after tomorrow. There is plenty of time before the palace examination and I can prepare well."
"Okay, then Brother Li, if you need anything, just tell me! I'll come back with the top scorer in the exam in a while!"
"I really have something I want to ask you. This year, there is a serious flood in the south, and this year's palace examination may be related to it. Last year, I saw you rebuilding the river bank in the village. I want to ask if you have any ideas on flood control?"
Lin Wanwan thought for a while and said, "I can't say I have any insights, but I still need to adapt to local conditions. The main thing is..."
I told him some of the knowledge I could remember, according to the villages and farms, from flood prevention to flood discharge, from mountainous forests to plains, and Shen Li listened very carefully.
"Thank you, Wanwan. I think I understand now. I'll go back and sort it out. If there's anything I don't understand, I'll go to the river or the farm to check it out!"
"Well, if you still don't understand something, just come and ask me. I'll be in the village these days."
"Okay, I'll take you back."
They saw many villagers on the road and came forward to greet them, especially towards Chen Li, who was quite enthusiastic. If it hadn't been for the previous incident, they would probably have arranged for them to get engaged!"
After Chen Li sent her home, he also turned around and went back.
After Lin Wanwan returned, she studied for another night. The next day, she took him to the river and the farm and explained things to him in more detail. Chen Li still listened attentively, like a good student, which made her like him very much.
It’s a pity that Chen Li returned to Beijing on the third day, and I don’t know when we will see each other again.
After the situation gradually stabilized, she reopened the shop. Although food prices had risen a lot, she still did not raise prices. If it didn't make money, then it didn't make money, as long as there were people to take care of the business.
On July 28th, Li Yuying suddenly came to her with a box. Lin Wanwan was a little puzzled. When she opened it, she found a jade hairpin inside.
She asked in confusion: "Sister-in-law, why did you suddenly give me a jade hairpin? It must be a lot of money, right?"
Li Yuying burst into laughter.
"Why do your words sound so familiar to me? Have you forgotten? Tomorrow is your birthday, and it is also the most important day for you!"
Lin Wanwan touched the jade hairpin in the box and said with emotion: "Thank you, sister-in-law, I had forgotten about it."
"Alas, you have never celebrated your birthday since you were young. You were so busy in the past two years that you forgot about it. This time, you have to celebrate it properly!"
She was startled. That's right! She has been here for almost two years and she hasn't celebrated her birthday yet! And Xiaobai's birthday! She will remember Xiaobai's birthday when she gets back.
"Sister-in-law, let's go to Baiweiju tomorrow and have a good meal! I'll treat you! We can order whatever you want to eat!"
"Pa!" Li Yuying suddenly reached out and slapped her on the head, staring at her and said, "It seems you don't even know what day tomorrow is!"
Lin Wanwan was suddenly confused and whispered, "Isn't tomorrow my birthday? Is it also your birthday, sister-in-law?"
"you!"
Li Yuying pointed at her angrily and shouted, "I thought you knew! I didn't expect you to be so stupid that you even forgot your coming-of-age ceremony!"
After hearing this, Lin Wanwan slapped her head. She had really forgotten that the original owner was already fifteen years old, which was the age of marriage. After marriage, she could get married! No wonder Sister Yuying gave her a hairpin!
"Well, sister-in-law, I was confused and thought I was fourteen years old. Hehe, don't be angry. What should I prepare for the coming-of-age ceremony? I'll go prepare it right away!"
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