In ancient times, I just wanted to be a salted fish

Chen Ruotong walked lightly with a faint smile on her face. That smile was like a flower blooming in spring, warm and charming.

Qiao Zien stood there, his eyes sparkling with joy. He watched Chen Ruotong approach, his heart filled with sweetness.

Chen Ruotong walked up to Qiao Zien and said with a smile, "Why did you come here all of a sudden? Are you here to tell me the good news? Did you get the top prize?"

Qiao Zien's face flushed slightly, and he smiled and replied: "Well, Gu Chuan guessed right, he did win the first prize..."

Chen Ruotong had expected this in her heart. "You've been working so hard all the way. Come sit in the pavilion and have a cup of tea. I'll welcome you back later!"

Qiao Zien nodded and said with a smile: "Okay!"

In the palace examination, Qiao Zien demonstrated outstanding talent and eventually won the honor of top scorer.

This achievement not only made him proud, but also made the whole family happy.

Emperor Xuanwu was very satisfied with Qiao Zien's performance and had high hopes for him. He intended to promote him slowly, hoping that he would make greater contributions to the Daliang Dynasty in the future.

As the news of Qiao Zien's success in the imperial examination spread, the Qiao family became one of the most sought-after noble families in the capital.

Many matchmakers came and patted the door in the hope of finding a suitable marriage for Qiao Zien.

However, Qiao Zien only had Chen Ruotong in his heart and rejected all these marriage proposals.

He made it clear that he already had a girl he loved and didn't want to consider any other marriage options.

Qiao Zhenbang has selected several good marriage proposals that are well-matched with the Marquis's Mansion, and is discussing the engagement arrangements with Qiao Zien.

But Qiao Zien firmly opposed it. He insisted on pursuing the person he really liked, which caused an unpleasantness with Qiao Zhenbang.

Therefore, Qiao Zien rushed to Pingyang Prefecture overnight to meet Chen Ruotong, whom she had been thinking about, and express her feelings.

Qiao Zien took a sip of tea, mustered up her courage, and said solemnly, "Guchuan, no, Xiaotong, I love you. I wish to win your heart and stay with you till we grow old! I only wish to hold your hand and grow old with you!"

Chen Ruotong's face was calm, and she said calmly, "Zi En, I once told you that I like to live a free life by myself.

I don't need to worry about anything at home anymore, I can be a salted fish, enjoy wealth and glory, and travel around!"

"No matter what decision you make, I respect you; no matter where you go, I will accompany you; I will always be your little bodyguard..." Qiao Zien stared into Chen Ruotong's eyes and said gently.

"You are such a stubborn donkey. I really admire you. It's up to you. As long as you like it, I don't care!" Chen Ruotong replied helplessly.

Time flies, and in the blink of an eye it is already September, a season filled with the joy of harvest.

Every inch of Pingyang Prefecture was filled with laughter and joy. The hard work of the people brought them rich rewards, and they had satisfied smiles on their faces.

This year's harvest is particularly gratifying. The output of potatoes and sweet potatoes has increased significantly, so that the people of Pingyang Prefecture no longer have to worry about food and clothing.

These delicious foods not only fill people's stomachs, but also bring hope and confidence in life.

In addition to staple foods, cash crops such as watermelon, tomato, and pepper are also widely grown.

With considerable yield and excellent quality, they have become an important source of increased income for the people of Pingyang Prefecture.

These fresh fruits and vegetables not only meet the needs of the local market, but are also exported to other places, winning a good reputation for Pingyang Prefecture.

At the same time, the land of the officials in the capital also ushered in a time of harvest.

Large quantities of potatoes and sweet potatoes were harvested and will be distributed as seeds to farmers in the suburbs of Beijing.

This move will further popularize the cultivation of potatoes and sweet potatoes and promote the development of agriculture.

After Chen Dahai returned to Chenjiabao with three young men from his hometown, he began to teach the villagers the technology of making vermicelli.

After a period of hard work, the villagers of Chenjiabao successfully mastered the technology and began to produce vermicelli on a large scale.

At the same time, Chenjiabao also ushered in a bumper harvest.

The village grows a large amount of potatoes, sweet potatoes and other crops. Except for a portion that is kept by the villagers for their own consumption during the winter, the rest are used to make vermicelli and sold outside.

Since vermicelli was a new food that was unique in the entire Daliang Dynasty, its sales were extremely hot.

The rise of this emerging industry not only made Chenjiabao prosperous, but also promoted the economic development of Qingyang Prefecture.

Chenjiabao became a famous vermicelli production base, and its fame grew, so the name of the village was changed to "Chenjia Noodle House".

With the improvement of living standards, almost every household in the village has built a new house.

In addition, the old private school in the village was also renovated and expanded.

Both boys and girls have the opportunity to receive education in private schools.

The village also hired some well-known teachers to teach, providing children with a better learning environment and educational resources.

Today, Chen's powder room has shown a thriving scene.

Because of her outstanding talent, Qiao Zien was favored by Emperor Xuanwu and was awarded the sixth-rank official title of imperial tutor.

Every day, he would accompany Emperor Xuanwu in reading and studying, and also participate in political affairs.

Qiao Zien had social experience and methods of governing the country from his previous life. These valuable knowledge and experience deeply influenced the young emperor.

His views are unique and creative, and he has put forward many novel insights and methods for state governance.

The young emperor deeply admired Qiao Zien's wisdom and talent. He humbly accepted Qiao Zien's suggestions and actively put them into practice.

With the assistance of young officials such as Qiao Zien and Qu Dianzhi, Emperor Xuanwu improved his ability to govern the country, and the Daliang Dynasty became increasingly prosperous.

Since their last meeting, Chen Ruotong and Qiao Zien have rarely had the opportunity to get together again.

Chen Ruotong is still busy traveling between Beijing and Pingyang Prefecture. She drives an electric car, shuttling between the two cities, handling the business of Huicui Building and Zhenpin Pavilion.

In addition to work, Chen Ruotong also goes out for driving from time to time to appreciate the beauty of nature and feel the beauty of life.

She loves this free and carefree lifestyle and enjoys every beautiful moment.

Qiao Zien is completely different from Chen Ruotong. Although they haven't seen each other for several months, Qiao Zien still misses Chen Ruotong. He is busy with his career, but he is always thinking about Chen Ruotong.

In contrast, Chen Ruotong only occasionally thought of her handsome friend who was busy with national affairs.

She leads a colorful life. Besides work, she enjoys the pleasure of eating and traveling.

For her, life is full of happiness and freedom, without too many worries and troubles.

It can be said that she truly realized her dream of being a salted fish!

Despite this, Qiao Zien still firmly believes that as long as there is love in the heart, distance is not a problem. He looks forward to meeting Chen Ruotong again one day and confessing his inner thoughts and love to her.

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