When Li Yan and Lin Feng returned from the foot of the mountain, they spotted a brand new carriage parked outside the courtyard from a distance. Several servants were standing around.
Li Yan saw her anxious father standing outside the door and hurried over to greet him: "Isn't Dad at the county government office right now? Why are you back?"
Li Erlang explained, "The county magistrate is here to ask you some questions. Come home with me!"
When they walked into the courtyard, they saw a middle-aged man in a Tibetan blue robe sitting in the main hall. Next to the man stood a graceful girl. Although the girl's face was covered by a veil, Li Yan realized at a glance that it was Zheng Hui, whom she had not seen for a long time.
As soon as Zheng Hui saw Li Yan, she rushed forward, grabbed Li Yan, and whispered in her ear, "Why did you leave without informing me? You've been gone for so long. Is it fun out there? Tell me!"
County Magistrate Zheng saw that his daughter had just been acting so dignified and solemn, and now her true colors were revealed. County Magistrate Zheng coughed and said in a deep voice, "Hui'er, don't make trouble!"
Zheng Hui's body suddenly froze. She winked at Li Yan and returned to her father's side, standing obediently!
Li Yan and Raymond Lam stepped forward to salute.
County Magistrate Zheng waved his hand nonchalantly and asked, "I heard from Officer Yang that you found some high-yield crops. Is that true? Bring them here for me to see!"
It turned out that yesterday the Yang brothers went home and told County Magistrate Zheng that Li Yan had found the high-yield crop, sweet potatoes. County Magistrate Zheng was very excited after hearing this. If his wife had not stopped him last night, he would have come to check it out directly!
So, he couldn't wait to rush to Li's house early this morning.
Li Yan stepped forward to explain, "Sir, this crop is not at my daughter's house right now. The journey is long, and we can't bring back much with just a few of us. So my uncle asked a familiar owner to deliver the sweet potatoes! I think they'll be here soon!"
Upon hearing this, County Magistrate Zheng was slightly disappointed and immediately asked, "How exactly is that thing so productive? Tell me in detail!"
Li Yan: "Sweet potatoes do not require special care and can be grown on any wasteland or hilltop. They are also very high-yielding and can easily yield 1,000 kilograms per mu!" In fact, her statement is still conservative. If planted properly, the yield per mu can reach 4,000 kilograms.
Hearing this, County Magistrate Zheng was extremely excited and asked anxiously, "Really? Is this also possible in our northern land?"
Li Yan thought for a moment and replied, "If the County Magistrate doesn't believe me, I can try planting it in my fields next year. We'll know when the harvest comes!"
Seeing Li Yan's confident words, County Magistrate Zheng felt slightly satisfied. He instructed, "When you get the sweet potatoes, have your father show them to me!"
Li Yan agreed readily.
County Magistrate Zheng came here originally for high-yield crops. Although he didn't see anything, he felt reassured after listening to Li Yan's description!
Having resolved his worries, County Magistrate Zheng planned to return home. In a cheerful mood, he said to Li Erlang, "You should take a day off at home today!"
After that, he called out to Zheng Hui, who was whispering next to Li Yan: "Hui Er, we should go!"
Hearing this, Zheng Hui shook Li Yan's arm helplessly and said coquettishly, "I'm going back. When will you come to my house? Tell me about the interesting things that happened on this trip south!"
Li Yan was shaken by Zheng Hui's arm, and nodded helplessly: "Then please wait for a few days. I just got back. I will come to find you after I have sorted out the affairs at home!"
After hearing the satisfactory answer, Zheng Hui followed her father and got on the carriage for the return journey.
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