After the Yun family's property was confiscated and they were imprisoned, the sky over the entire Sanbo County became much bluer.
In fact, it's not just Sanbo County where the sky has become "bluer"; the sky has become much "bluer" throughout Yunnan.
Meanwhile, the sky over the capital was turning white. It was winter, and the New Year was just around the corner. Heavy snow was falling in the capital.
This year's heavy snow came exceptionally late, and just like last year, there was still an extra snowman in the courtyard of Jiangxuexuan.
That year, Emperor Kangxi did not summon any of the women in the harem. The women gradually got used to this, but they still could not accept it.
But no one could change Kangxi's mind.
"Your Majesty, the imperial physician was summoned to Cining Palace yesterday."
"What happened?"
As the year draws to a close and he is about to stop writing, he is very busy and has not visited the Cining Palace to pay his respects for several days.
"The imperial physician said it's an old ailment."
With a sigh, Kangxi put down the memorial in his hand: "Prepare the carriage for the Cining Palace."
“Zha”
In the Cining Palace, the Empress Dowager lay on her bed, looking ill. When she saw Emperor Kangxi arrive, she asked, "Why has the Emperor come?"
"Grandma is unwell, how can her grandson be at ease?"
The Empress Dowager waved her hand and comforted her, "It's just an old ailment, nothing serious."
Even so, both Emperor Kangxi and the Empress Dowager knew that the illness was not good.
The imperial physicians would naturally not hide anything from Kangxi, while the Empress Dowager knew her own body best.
After the two spoke for a while, the Empress Dowager said, "The harem is empty. The Emperor should give the Crown Prince some younger brothers and sisters."
Seeing that her health was not good, the Empress Dowager couldn't help but say a few more words. In the past year, Kangxi had not summoned any of the women in the harem, nor had he touched any of the palace maids in front of him. She couldn't help but feel a little anxious.
Emperor Kangxi was somewhat embarrassed by this question.
Over the past year of self-cultivation has not actually been as difficult as I had imagined.
He only felt desire when he saw things related to Youqing occasionally, but otherwise he didn't, and gradually he stopped being in a hurry.
Without women, Kangxi focused more on the affairs of the court. This year was a time of great anxiety for everyone in the court, making it the most difficult year of his life.
Kangxi said calmly, "What my maternal grandmother says is true, but this matter cannot be rushed. Let's talk about it later."
Although he did not refuse, the Empress Dowager knew that he might do as he pleased.
Fortunately, he didn't lack sons, so she wasn't too worried.
After leaving the Empress Dowager's palace, Kangxi continued his official duties. At this time, the secret guards who had gone to Yunnan returned.
"How's the investigation I asked you to do coming along?"
"Your Majesty, this servant is incompetent and begs Your Majesty's forgiveness."
Kangxi looked at the person kneeling below without saying a word. This guard was one of his top-ranking guards, with excellent skills and intelligence. Even he couldn't figure him out. It seems that Yunnan really is a place where "dragons and tigers are hidden".
"Go back and receive your punishment. Continue to keep an eye on Yunnan, and don't let any clue slip by."
"yes."
The Lunar New Year is just around the corner, and another year is about to pass.
This year, Youqing did not spend the Spring Festival in Peach Blossom Village, but in Wutong Garden. In the two weeks before the Spring Festival, almost no one came to Wutong Garden. After all, it was the twelfth lunar month, and every household, whether rich or poor, had to prepare for the New Year.
The preparations were troublesome and tedious, so there wasn't much time to go out.
There are nearly a hundred people in Wutong Garden. With so many people, it's natural that they need to start preparing for the New Year.
Wutong Garden has no shortage of good cooks. In the days before and after the Lunar New Year, everyone ate together, creating an indescribably lively and festive atmosphere. It was the first time Youqing had ever experienced such a lively New Year.
Last year, Peach Blossom Village had a good New Year celebration, but it didn't have an official "name" yet. We were genuinely happy, but the atmosphere wasn't as lively as this year's.
After a lively and festive Chinese New Year, business at Wutong Garden began to pick up after the New Year and the first month of the lunar calendar. Without the Yun family, Wutong Garden's business in Sanbo County was exceptionally good, and with no one causing trouble, the sales figures grew more and more pleasing to the eye each day.
Looking at the ledger, the head manager Jiang Baiqing couldn't help but burst into laughter. The accountant who was helping him saw this and couldn't help but ask, "What are you laughing at, head manager?"
The head manager chuckled and said, "Go do your work, why do you care what I'm laughing at?"
The accountant chuckled as he entered the accounting room.
Business is booming at Wutong Garden, and everyone from top to bottom is happy.
Not only are the residents of Wutong Huayuan happy, but the people of the entire Sanbo County are also very happy this year.
They mainly grow rice and wheat here. Last autumn, after harvesting the rice, they plowed and fertilized the land and planted wheat. After a winter, the wheat is growing well. If nothing unexpected happens, they will surely have a bumper wheat harvest in a few months.
"Sir, the owner of Wutong Garden has sent some farm tools over. Would you like to take a look now?"
Shen Jia'an was taken aback when he heard this. Although he cared about the people of Sanbo County, he was, after all, a scholar who had never actually worked in the fields. He knew that good fertilizer could increase yields, but he hadn't paid much attention to farm tools.
However, he knew the common sense that good farm tools could speed up the planting and harvesting process. Hearing that they were delivered by Youqing, he put down his pen and followed the person who came over to take a look at the new farm tools.
The farm tools were placed in the courtyard of the yamen. Youqing brought two of each kind. There was a variety of tools, including plows, sowing tools, sickles for easier work, and even a simple hand-cranked threshing machine...
The person who delivered the tools, Youqing, specifically explained how to use these farm tools and demonstrated them to Shen Jia'an one by one. Shen Jia'an had little experience in this area, but someone nearby had farmed before and explained the function of these farm tools to him.
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