Dressed as a farmer's widow, she brought her daughter to stock up on food and reached the top

There were estimated to be hundreds of chickens and ducks in the pen. Seeing such a large number of livestock, he understood why blue bricks were used to build the pigpen.

He couldn't help but admire: "This layout is so cleverly arranged, Sister Xiuying is really thoughtful and capable!"

At this time, a duck quacked, as if showing off the prosperity here.

Wu Baixi is a dignified county magistrate, so he will naturally not lack food. People who want to have dinner with him have already lined up at the city gate. Wu Baixi wants to stay for dinner, so Xiuying naturally has to show her sincerity.

Xiuying asked Taohua to catch a rabbit, Guihua to catch a chicken, and Lamei to pick some fresh vegetables.

Taohua moved swiftly and quickly caught a fat rabbit: "Mom, I caught the rabbit!"

Osmanthus also came over holding a big rooster: "This chicken has a lot of meat!"

Lamei carried a basket of fresh vegetables, her face beaming with smile: "Mom, the vegetables are all picked!"

Xiuying asked Shiliu to kill the chicken and rabbit and clean them, Taohua to prepare the side dishes, and bought white fungus, red dates, lotus seeds and lilies from the space.

Shi Liu rolled up her sleeves and handled the chickens and rabbits skillfully: "Mom, just watch!"

Taohua prepared various side dishes briskly, humming a little tune. She was so happy to see Brother Chen come back.

Xiuying felt more at ease watching them busying themselves in an orderly manner.

Xiuying nodded with satisfaction: "Okay, thank you for your hard work. Hurry up and prepare the meal. Don't neglect Master Wu."

The kitchen was filled with fragrance.

Xiao Laoliu brought Wu Baixi to a small path on the hillside. Standing there, they could see the entire Futian Village, including people working in the fields, children playing, and people repairing houses.

Wu Baixi's eyes were filled with gentleness as he sighed, "This is the truest form of life."

He had been involved in intrigues in the officialdom for many years and had long since forgotten such a leisurely and comfortable life.

Wu Baixi looked a little disappointed and said slowly, "I haven't experienced such pure fireworks for a long time."

The breeze blew across his face, and he closed his eyes, as if wanting to imprint this beautiful scene deeply in his mind.

Under his governance, the people of Futian Village in Qinghe County lived and worked in peace and contentment, and felt very relieved.

Little Laoliu blinked his bright eyes and said with a smile, "Uncle, our village is great, everyone is very happy."

No one could have imagined that a few months ago, only a few families in Futian Village could have enough food to eat, and it was a veritable poor village.

Xiao Laoliu took Wu Baixi downstairs and saw the grains of rice in the fields.

Little Laoliu ran over excitedly and carefully stroked the rice ears: "Uncle, look how full the grains are!"

Wu Baixi walked forward with a smile, his eyes showing satisfaction: "This year will definitely be a good harvest year."

The villagers in the fields saw them and greeted them with smiles.

Although everyone was planting the drought-resistant rice brought by Xiuying, it hadn't rained in the past few days, so everyone still couldn't help but fetch water for irrigation.

Wu Baixi was moved as he watched the villagers toiling away, saying, "The people have worked so hard for this good harvest."

An old farmer straightened up, wiped the sweat off his face and said, "This rice is our hope. It's worth it no matter how hard it is."

They believed in Xiuying and followed her to plant the rice, and carrying water for irrigation was just out of the hardworking nature of farmers.

Little Laoliu also said sensibly: "Uncle, when the harvest is good, we will all be able to live a better life."

Wu Baixi nodded slightly, his heart full of emotion.

Walk to Aunt Sun's house at the village entrance

Seeing the golden egg and Tiedan making a clay mold, Xiao Laoliu stepped forward to ask.

"Brother Jindan, Brother Tiedan, what are you doing making clay figures?"

When Jindan heard Xiaolaoliu's voice, he stopped what he was doing, wiped the sweat off his face, and replied with a smile, "We're building a new house for our family. Mom said she'd build one for each of us brothers. This year, I'll build one for you, next year Tiedan's, and finally Goudan's."

Tiedan went on to say, "Once it's finished, it will be spacious and bright, and we'll have our own house."

I have Aunt Xiuying to thank for my life today. I still have hundreds of kilograms of black flour stored at home.

After Xiao Laoliu took Wu Baixi on a tour, they hurried back. Wu Baixi thought that the poor villages under his management could also have enough food and clothing.

A gratified smile appeared on his face, and he secretly vowed in his heart: "I must make this prosperous scene last forever, let the people live better and better, and never let Qinghe County be ceded to the Shang Kingdom."

Little Laoliu was skipping and jumping in front, humming an unknown tune.

"There is only one good mother in the world... Children with mothers are like treasures..."

The afterglow of the setting sun shone on them, casting long shadows.

The cheerful laughter of children came from afar, echoing in the valley.

Wu Baixi felt relieved when he thought that his nephew would live in such a place.

He breathed a sigh of relief and said to himself, "In such a peaceful and harmonious place, my nephew will surely thrive here, and I don't need to worry too much."

This time when he goes to the capital, he will definitely argue for his rights, even if it means sacrificing his own life. If the king orders his subject to die, he must die.

Wu Baixi's eyes were determined and his fists were clenched, but for the sake of these people, he would not hesitate even if it would anger the emperor!

He looked up in the direction of the capital with a solemn expression, as if he was ready to face all difficulties and obstacles.

The breeze gently blew up the corners of his clothes, and his steps became easier.

Xiao Laoliu naturally didn't understand what he said. He just thought he was worried about food and they had already decided what crops to grow.

Little Laoliu blinked his innocent eyes and said, "Uncle, don't worry. The crops we planted will definitely have a good harvest! The sweet potatoes my second sister dug in the mountains are delicious. Mother said that once a few families in the village have harvested them, we can start planting them on a large scale."

Wu Baixi looked at Xiao Laoliu's innocent appearance, smiled slightly, and gently touched his head: "Well, Xiao Laoliu is really smart."

The two walked back while talking, and the setting sun stretched their shadows very long.

……

Xiuying made a pot of dry-pot rabbit, stewed a pot of nourishing chicken soup, and cooked a pot of braised pork ribs.

Taohua roasted a large pot of sweet potatoes.

Wu Baixi smelled the fragrance as soon as he walked to the gate of the courtyard.

He took a deep breath, an intoxicated look on his face: "This taste is really mouth-watering."

As he said this, he quickened his pace and walked into the yard.

Pomegranate placed the big round table in the middle of the yard, Osmanthus brought stools, and Peach Blossom served the dishes.

Shi Liu was very agile and did not forget to call out, "Everyone, be careful, don't touch it."

Guihua was so tired that she was out of breath. "Oh, this stool is really heavy."

The seats are all solid wood, and Guihua has difficulty moving them because she is not strong enough.

"Let me do it." Afan walked over and took the chair from Guihua.

Taohua carried dishes one after another with a smile on her face.