Chapter 197 Zhao Ling Dreams of Cheng Yuanpan
Zhao Lingmeng and her group's carriage moved slowly, stopping frequently. They even stopped on the official road for lunch. It wasn't until the afternoon that they arrived at Zhao Lingmeng's dowry farm.
It wasn't that Zhao Lingmeng's dowry farm was too far away, but rather that transportation was limited in that era. The carriage started shaking uncontrollably after leaving Yuanjing, and it felt like it was going to fall apart at any second. So, they could only slowly make their way to the farm.
On their first day at the farm, Zhao Houjing and his two brothers fell into their old bad habits, complaining about the dirt and wanting to avoid working on the land. As a result, Zhao Lingmeng gave them a few beatings. After a couple of days, the three of them became much more normal, and after that, they were able to play and wander around.
The three brothers even spontaneously discussed and cultivated a piece of land outside the yard where they lived, and they were excited to grow vegetables and crops there.
Zhao Lingmeng did not discourage the enthusiasm of the three of them, allowing them to do whatever they wanted. He even sent three experts in growing crops from the farm to guide them.
Meanwhile, the three judges next door, Cheng Yuanpan, were extremely anxious. Especially Cheng Yuanpan, he was responsible for the emperor's health. If there were any problems with the emperor's health during this period, he would be held responsible. Every day he wanted to go over and ask when Princess Funing would start the breeding season.
In fact, the maids and guards who served Zhao Lingmeng had already started planting in batches on the day they arrived. They didn't start with the three children because they were worried that they would not be able to adapt to the farm.
On the afternoon of the fifth day, Zhao Lingmeng watched the three brothers running around the farm and decided the time had come. So she sent someone to the farm next door to ask the imperial physician for some sleeping incense to light for the children that night.
When Court Judge Cheng heard from his subordinates that Princess Funing had sent someone to fetch sleeping incense for children, he was quicker than Imperial Physician Xiang and Imperial Physician Feng. He immediately ran in and brought out the various sleeping incense suitable for children that had been prepared long ago.
However, it was not given to the person sent by Zhao Lingmeng. This kind of thing cannot be given away casually. If it is used by someone with ulterior motives, it would be a case of good intentions leading to bad results.
He immediately carried his medicine box and said, "Let's go! I will personally deliver it to the princess and take a look at their health."
Chunshui immediately bowed happily: "Thank you, Judge Cheng. Please come this way."
When Chunshui brought Cheng Yuanpan to the scene, Zhao Lingmeng happened to be at the land that Zhao Houjing and his two brothers had reclaimed. She watched them each choose seeds and start planting the crops they had been waiting for for a long time.
"Your Highness the Princess!" Judge Cheng did not act like a judge at all.
"Uncle Cheng is here, please get up! You've been watching me grow up, why are you being so polite? I just want some sleeping incense, why are you bothering me?"
Zhao Lingmeng also knew Cheng Yuanpan. When she was a child, Lord Zhao often took her out to visit friends, so she had actually met or knew many people.
"Your Highness, you are embarrassing me by saying this. What are you doing?"
Court Judge Cheng had a decent relationship with Old Marquis Zhao. This was mainly because when Old Marquis Zhao was ill, the Emperor would worry about him and often send him to see him. As a result, they became familiar with each other. Therefore, Court Judge Cheng and Zhao Lingmeng spoke more casually.
"I was bored, so I watched my three boys learning how to farm!" Zhao Lingmeng did not shy away from this question. She felt that farming was not something shameful.
Doctor Cheng was stunned when he heard this. He looked at the three children's skillful movements. It was obvious that this was not their first time. He thought of his own grandchildren who complained about reading every day. He could only say that there is no harm without comparison. Then he made a powerful gesture to Zhao Lingmeng.
"Your father is a great parent!"
Court Judge Cheng was truly moved by this sentiment. The two legitimate sons of the old Marquis Zhao were truly exceptional. Previously, Zhao Anping had seemed like a mere defender, but now that the old Marquis Zhao had retired, everyone saw that Zhao Anping had taken over the title of Marquis of Wu'an, and he was impeccable in everything he did, making it difficult for others to manipulate him. It was clear that this guy had been playing the pig to eat the tiger.
The daughter of the old Marquis Zhao is also very powerful. She is now the eldest princess of the dynasty. No matter whether there are people gossiping about her outside, who wouldn’t be jealous of her in private!
Zhao Lingmeng playfully livened up the atmosphere: "Uncle Cheng, you're being partial when you say that. Isn't it because I'm a good parent?"
"Hahahaha, of course it's because Your Highness has taught his son well."
Princess Funing was now a favorite of the Emperor, and Cheng Yuanpan was naturally pleased that she spoke to him in this way. Being an imperial physician was certainly prestigious, but also risky. Sometimes, a kind word from someone could save a family. Therefore, Imperial Physician Cheng always adhered to the principle of saving those he could, cultivating good relationships with everyone.
Zhao Lingmeng casually waved to the three little guys: "Zhao Houjing, the three of you come here!"
Originally, when Zhao Lingmeng started chatting with Cheng Yuanpan, the three of them were curious about Cheng Yuanpan. However, when their mother did not let them go, the three brothers could only suppress their curiosity and focus on farming.
When Zhao Lingmeng called them, they immediately put down the tools in their hands and came over like a gust of wind.
When he reached Zhao Lingmeng, he knelt down and saluted, "Meeting mother!"
"Well, this is your Grandpa Cheng! A good friend of your grandfather's." Zhao Lingmeng introduced enthusiastically.
Zhao Houjing and his three brothers were sweet-talkers and gave Zhao Lingmeng face. They immediately smiled and bowed to Cheng Yuanpan, "Meeting Grandpa Cheng!"
For Cheng Yuanpan, he could not accept Zhao Lingmeng's gift, but he could accept the gift from these three children.
He waited until the three of them had finished their greetings before he pulled them aside to chat about various things. The three children were mainly talking about the vegetables they grew in the princess's mansion and the crops they were going to grow now. Their conversations were full of a sense of accomplishment and a love for life.
He asked a few more questions about their schoolwork, and to his surprise, even the youngest could answer fluently, which showed that they had a very solid foundation.
"They are all good children! Your Highness, you are really good at raising children." All the praises from Judge Cheng were finally summed up in this sentence.
"It's because they have suffered in the past, so just be good!" Zhao Lingmeng meant it. She felt that the second child, Zhao Houming, had suffered the most among the three children.
But she is quite happy that they have grown up like this now.
And Cheng Yuanpan nodded thoughtfully. It was obvious that he had also heard about Princess Funing's past experiences.
"You guys continue to grow crops! I'll chat with your Grandpa Cheng for a while."
Zhao Houjing and his two brothers saw that the people around their mother had already set up the tea sets. They understood that their mother and Grandpa Cheng were drinking tea here, so they continued to work on their own things without worry.
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