When they arrived at the paddy fields, Mu Yi's peace of mind turned cold.
The rice seedlings in the paddy field had withered. Although the tenants kept carrying water into the field, the water dried up quickly because of the heat.
"Master, this..."
When the tenants saw Mu Yi'an arrive, they all lowered their heads, wanting to say something but not knowing what to say.
It hadn't rained for over a month, and they carried water to irrigate the fields every day. They became thin and dark from the sun, and their lips were chapped and sometimes even bleeding.
"I took a look, and the rice can't be saved. If this continues, everyone's health will be ruined."
Looking at this group of people, Mu Yi'an felt bad. They were all the pillars of their families. If they continued to carry this burden, they would be ruined.
"Master, it's beyond saving, what should we do?"
"Yes, everyone in the family, young and old, is waiting for dinner."
"Waaah..."
Some women began to wipe away tears.
Many men were squatting on the ground, looking completely bewildered.
“Pull up the rice seedlings and plant sweet potatoes. Our family has planted a lot of sweet potatoes. Everyone cut the sweet potato vines and planted them. That should be enough for our food.”
Mu Yi'an didn't have a good solution either. There were two ponds that were connected to an underground river, and the water level had dropped a bit, so there was still water to irrigate the land.
"Also, Old Man Zhang, you organize people to patrol the estate and prevent anyone from sneaking in and causing damage."
This village is also the place where you depend on for survival.
This year's harvest was reduced. Since we should have planted sweet potatoes instead, I won't take any profits, no matter how much or how little. You can keep it all. Next year, you'll receive rent as usual.
There was only so much Mu Yi'an could do; she also had to unite the tenants and protect the estate.
"Thank you, sir. You are very kind. We will definitely protect the estate."
Old Zhang, representing the tenants, made a guarantee, and Mu Yi'an told them to quickly pull up the rice seedlings and prepare to plant sweet potato seedlings.
Mu Yi'an then instructed Steward Jiang and Xu Wu to inspect the estate and quickly repair any damaged sections of the wall.
Also, keep a close eye on the sweet potato field and be careful not to damage the main root when pruning the vines.
After explaining everything, Mu Yi'an led his men back to the city. The rest was up to fate.
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