Su Muyao began leading the villagers in cultivating sweet potato seedlings.
The villagers were puzzled. Logically speaking, why start planting sweet potatoes again after they have just been harvested?
Actually, now is the season for planting sweet potatoes. Su Muyao used some spiritual spring water when she planted the sweet potatoes before, which is why they didn't die.
I made up a little explanation: it's actually sweet potato season now, but the planting time before was different because of some special planting method.
Next, the whole village got busy.
After the villagers finished harvesting their own crops, they started planting potatoes and corn with the Su family.
These corn seeds are also from Su Muyao's space. Although the yield will be greatly reduced if they are saved for future planting, they will still be many times better than the seeds they have now.
Most importantly, the various kinds of seeds in that space stretched as far as the eye could see.
In addition, Su Muyao also took some wheat seeds.
These high-yield seeds have an impressive germination rate.
A few months ago, I heard that the group of refugees were arranged by the government to return to their hometowns. A few of them did not go back and basically went to the neighboring county.
I heard that even though they were allocated land, there weren't any seeds, but that's not something Su Muyao should care about.
Soon the county magistrate arrived at Taoliu Village with officials from the Ministry of Agriculture to announce the imperial edict.
When the villagers learned that their village had produced a county magistrate, not only that, all the fruits and vegetables grown in their village were subsequently bought up at high prices.
Especially the fruit that wasn't picked from the tree, they were basically bought up for one or two taels of silver each.
This made several nearby villages extremely envious, and some shameless ones even came directly to Taoliu Village to ask for seeds.
Some people with even a modicum of self-respect are willing to pay high prices for seeds.
The villagers weren't stupid, so naturally they didn't want to give it up. People from other villages didn't dare say anything either, since there were officials in their village now, and if they were to be falsely accused, they would be in big trouble.
No one from the Su family dared to shamelessly come to their door asking for seeds.
But the other villagers, especially those with relatives, basically refused to leave.
The young wives in the village were all warned that they were not allowed to give these few seeds to their families before they were planted and made money in their own village.
It is said that things are valued for their rarity, so these things they grow will definitely be sold as seeds after they mature.
With the youngest daughter of the Su family being bestowed the title of county princess, the whole family was overjoyed and planned a grand celebration.
...
The capital city has been incredibly lively these past two days.
Six months ago, the northern desert invaded. The General of the State led his troops in a bitter battle for several months and was defeated at Qingxia Temple. Subsequently, the three cities of Liuzhou and Yuezhou fell.
The city of Dazi in the northern desert was massacred, leaving nine out of ten houses empty. When the dynasty's army went to the rescue, the blood splattered by their horses' hooves was three feet high.
Immediately after the defeat, someone went to the capital with evidence that the General of the State had colluded with the enemy and impeached the Crown Prince's faction.
Rumors quickly spread throughout the capital that the Grand General was supporting the Crown Prince's rebellion.
The Crown Prince was born to the Empress; although not the eldest son, he was still the legitimate son.
Prince Longyuan is only eight years old this year, and he was hunted down a few months ago.
He almost lost an arm, but it wasn't for the medicine given to him by that mysterious little milk ball he met in the mountains.
Perhaps in this life I will be a useless person, just like in the last.
When he was reborn and woke up, he was already in a state of severe injury and unconsciousness.
To cover his escape, he left only one of his guards behind, while the rest were all sacrificed.
The only difference from my previous life was that I encountered a mysterious little creature in those mountains.
Long Yuan sat in the most famous teahouse on Chang'an Street in the capital, holding the porcelain bottle given to him by the little dumpling.
I don't know if what they said is true or false, but I always carry it with me.
The people on the first floor of the teahouse were all talking about the deposed crown prince.
"Brother, have you heard? The ministers are all saying that the Crown Prince is suspected of treason and colluding with the enemy, and they have all submitted a petition to depose him."
"There must be a conspiracy involved. How could the Grand General, who has protected the dynasty for so many years, suddenly betray the country?"
The man at the next table chimed in, "That's right. The General of the Nation has sacrificed countless lives for the country over three generations. Moreover, when the current emperor first ascended the throne, that carefree prince did everything he could to obstruct him."
It was the Grand General who single-handedly protected the current emperor. You can call anyone a traitor or colluder, but to call the Grand General a traitor is utter nonsense.
The man became more and more agitated as he spoke, and towards the end he was basically yelling at the top of his lungs.
He was pulled back by someone next to him: "Are you out of your mind? It's fine to talk about it behind someone's back, but speaking so loudly, do you want to go to jail?"
Long Yuan sneered from upstairs, "Grandfather, look, even these common people know this principle, how could that person not understand it? He's just pretending to be deaf and dumb and letting those ministers slander you."
…
The beauty on the soft couch in the west hall of the palace was in an exceptionally good mood today.
At this moment, a maidservant pushed open the door and entered from the outside. "Your Majesty, please try the peach blossom pastries that the Imperial Kitchen just made."
"Nanny, how many times have I told you, stop calling me 'Your Majesty' from now on. You're my nanny, just call me by my nickname."
"Your Highness, you are a Noble Consort, and I am just a servant. I cannot overstep my bounds."
The old woman took a letter from her sleeve and handed it to the Imperial Concubine.
"How's it going over there?"
"Your Majesty, the Prince of Xiaoyao said that the Crown Prince has been poisoned and his arm is definitely beyond saving!"
But the person has escaped. Rest assured, Your Majesty, we will definitely eliminate them completely later.
“He’s so slow at doing things, wet nurse. What if he turns against me and all the people in my family are killed…”
Then, the wet nurse poured a cup of tea for the Imperial Concubine.
He then slowly said, "Your Majesty is overthinking it. After all, the First Prince is his child, and he would never drag Your Majesty down with him for the sake of the First Prince."
"That's right. You can give half of the silver notes in that box to my mother and half to the Prince of Xiaoyao."
Also, urge him to act quickly, while the Emperor is currently preoccupied with that little bastard, and make him act swiftly.
"Yes, Your Highness. The Prince of Xiaoyao also sent someone to tell Your Highness to find a way to transport more grain to the border."
The Imperial Concubine lay half-reclined on the soft couch, feeling a sudden headache.
"Why do you want it again now? Didn't you just give it to me a while ago?"
"Perhaps it's to win people over. The drought a while ago not only affected our dynasty but also foreign countries and barbarians."
The wet nurse felt a pang of heartache seeing the imperial concubine rubbing her head.
"Your Majesty's headache has flared up again. I'll go and fetch the imperial physician right away."
After finishing her sentence, the nanny hurriedly headed towards the Imperial Hospital.
A eunuch from the Empress's palace reported that the nanny from the Consort's residence had summoned the imperial physician again.
"How can that wicked woman not have a headache from scheming against others all day long? She deserves to be in so much pain."
The Empress then asked the maid beside her, "Qingzhu, is there any news from Longyuan?"
"Your Majesty, there is no news from the Crown Prince yet, but I heard he may have suffered some minor injuries and should be fine."
"Your Majesty has heard that these civil and military officials are pressuring the Emperor to force you to abdicate, and moreover..."
“I know my father better than anyone, and the Emperor should know as well. It must be that Prince Xiaoyao who is causing trouble.”
"Now it's my poor Yuan'er, I don't know where he is."
"The best news is that Your Majesty and the Crown Prince have no news, which means they are safe. The Crown Prince is a lucky man and will naturally be fine."
Your Majesty, please take care of your health and don't fall into the trap of that treacherous minister and rebellious son.
"Qingzhu, you can go down now. I'll rest for a while."
"yes"
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