The next day, Xia Tian loaded the things that Shen Nian wanted to take into the carriage.
He also told Mu Chen and Mu Lin to take good care of Shen Nian before sending them away.
Mu Feng was left behind by Chen Nian to protect her.
Spring has arrived recently and the rain has gradually increased.
We suffered a drought last year, and although there is more rain now, the water level in the river has not yet fully returned to the level of previous years. However, although the water level is not high, there is no problem with planting.
The main thing is to require people to carry water to irrigate the fields.
After the waterwheel experiment was successful, notices were issued in all towns and cities. If this matter is to be promoted vigorously, the cooperation of all towns and cities is still needed.
Chen Nian began to organize a large number of craftsmen to speed up the production of water wheels, thinking that they could use water wheels to pump water up after the rice was planted to reduce the burden on the people.
Xia Tian also told him about other benefits of the waterwheel, such as building a water mill or something, which could be considered semi-automated.
At that time, Shen Nian was pleasantly surprised, but these functions had to be explored slowly in the future, so she couldn't take care of them for the time being.
After Chen Nian left, Xia Tian basically stayed indoors.
She also had to hurry up and paint portraits of Mr. and Mrs. Cui.
"Madam, you have been cooped up in the room for several days. Why don't you move around?" Ningxiang advised. It was not good for the madam's health to stay in the study all day long.
If I get pregnant, I can't be so tired.
"I have several portraits that I promised to paint for others. Since I have time, I'll finish them." Xia Tian stood in front of the easel with a painting tray and replied without looking up.
"Madam, you can't do this." Ningxiang forcibly snatched the brush from her hand. "The prince told me before he left that you must not get tired."
If something goes wrong, they will have a hard time explaining it to the prince.
"I didn't do anything, so how could I be tired?" Xia Tian was a little helpless.
Ever since she said she wanted to prepare for pregnancy, Ningxiang started to get nervous about various things, telling herself that she was not allowed to do this or that.
She only knew how to draw, but she felt that he had kept her here for too long, so he insisted on taking her out for a walk.
"How can you not be tired standing here without moving?" Ningxiang took away her painting palette.
Xia Tian had no choice but to wash his hands and go out for a walk in the yard.
"Madam, I have stewed red dates and lotus seed soup for you. Do you want to eat it now?" Cui Ling saw her leave the study and came over to join in the fun.
"Don't eat yet." It wasn't long since I had lunch and I wasn't hungry at all.
Ever since these girls knew she was going to have a baby, they have been trying to find ways to give her some nourishment every day.
This made her laugh and cry. She didn't even know where the child was, but everyone started to get busy.
If she really gets pregnant, I won’t know what to do!
"Then I'll put it on the stove to warm it for you. I'll bring it to you when you want to eat it."
"Yeah." Xia Tian nodded, "You guys take care of yourselves, leave me alone."
She was just walking in the yard.
"Madam, I'll accompany you." Ningxue hurriedly followed.
She took a walk in the yard before returning to the house.
A few days later, Cui's aunt came to visit.
"Aunt, why are you here?" Xia Tian asked as he welcomed her in.
She looked at her aunt's face, which seemed a little bad, and asked, "What happened?"
"Something really happened." The aunt sat down and glanced at the maid in the room.
Ningxiang brought in the tea and placed it on the table, then everyone left tactfully.
The maid brought by my aunt also went out.
Xia Tian saw that there was no one else in the room, so he asked, "Aunt, there are no outsiders here now, so just tell me what you want to say."
"Yang Yiyi committed suicide." said my aunt in a deep voice.
Xia Tian was stunned for a moment, then asked in shock, "Committed suicide?"
That's impossible. Why would that happen? She wouldn't commit suicide just because she didn't agree to let her have contact with Shen Nian, right?
Seeing that she was more shocked than herself when she heard the news, her aunt felt helpless.
I didn’t expect that the child would commit suicide because of Shen Nian.
Girls from aristocratic families have been educated since childhood. Logically speaking, there is nothing to defend about their parents' orders and matchmaker's words.
But this child was obsessed with something and insisted on marrying Shen Nian.
A few days ago, Cui Biyun showed her a young man from a noble family, and felt that he was a good match for Yang Yiyi in every way. The two families had already exchanged engagement letters, but she didn't expect that after telling Yang Yiyi about this, she firmly disagreed.
She insisted that her mother cancel the marriage.
Cui Bijun disagreed and locked her in the room, not allowing her to go out.
She made a fuss for a few days and then committed suicide by hanging herself.
"Has that person been rescued?" Xia Tian still asked with concern.
Even if you don't like it, you still have to ask.
“Fortunately, the maid was guarding outside the house. When she heard the noise in the house, she went in and quickly rescued the person.”
My aunt was also frightened when she heard this. If there hadn't been a maid guarding outside, the consequences would have been unimaginable.
Yesterday, when Cui Biyun came to Cui's house and talked about this, they were all scared to death.
Cui Bijun was also very frightened. She cried as she spoke, and finally she couldn't stop crying because of tears and sobs.
When her old lady heard about this, she almost fainted from fright.
It took the maid a long time to calm her down.
Because this matter involved Shen Nian, Madam Cui felt that they should also know about it, so she sent her over today to tell them.
Although Madam Cui felt sorry for Shen Nian and Yang Yiyi, this matter was related to them after all, so she still had some opinions.
However, my aunt felt that this matter had nothing to do with Shen Nian and Xia Tian.
However, in order to prevent the matter from being spread in an unfavorable way, she also intended to come over and explain it.
Xia Tian felt relieved when he heard from his aunt that the person had been rescued.
After all, she is Shen Nian’s cousin. Although he may not want to have any contact with her, he still hopes that she is alive.
Otherwise, if Shen Nian knew about it, she might feel a little guilty.
"Aunt, you came here today just to tell me this?" Xia Tian was somewhat suspicious, wondering if someone was resentful of them because of this incident?
She has always had a good impression of her aunt. The fact that her aunt came to talk to her today shows that she really treats her as a relative.
"Yes, I think it's better for you to know about this." My aunt sighed, "I'm afraid someone will take their anger out on you."
The aunt was talking about her sister-in-law Cui Biyun. She heard it when she came home crying yesterday. She must be resentful of Xia Tian and Shen Nian.
Although Yang Yiyi was the one who acted foolishly in this matter, for a mother who protects her child, how could she possibly reason with her children at this time?
If you feel bad for your own child, you can only blame the mistakes on others.
"I will pay attention to it. Thank you, aunt, for coming to tell me about this." Xia Tian sincerely thanked his aunt.
Thinking about the person my aunt was talking about, she probably was talking about Cui Biyun.
Otherwise, other people shouldn't blame her for this, right?
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