The reborn girl always wants to escape, but the abstinent marquis hugs her and coaxes her!

Chapter 243 Chu He Farewell

Maybe because he had lived in the farm for too long, Xu Xiangnan was dressed like a farmer from head to toe, wearing a short, thin cotton robe that was washed clean.

Her hair was tied up with a gray cloth, looking very neat.

Seeing Xu Rongrong coming, he stood up and said, "Greetings to the County Master."

But his expression was still the same as before, neither humble nor arrogant.

Xu Rongrong nodded: "Mr. Xu, please take a seat."

Wen Yao hurriedly brought two cups of tea and placed one of them in front of Xu Xiangnan.

Xu Rongrong advised, "It's windy today. Mr. Xu came in a hurry. Warm yourself up quickly." "Thank you, County Master." Xu Xiangnan took two sips and put down the tea bowl. He looked at Xu Rongrong's cheek and said, "You look much better now. I guess you're fine now."

Xu Rongrong nodded. "The ice-sealing poison I was infected with has been cured. I'm just a little more sensitive to the cold than before, but otherwise I'm fine. As for you, sir, I hurried back to the capital to cure the poison for me, and I left you all alone at the manor. It's been two months now. I wonder if you're doing well at the manor? Are you getting used to it?"

"Everything is fine." Xu Xiangnan responded simply.

Although life in Zhuangzi's house was much simpler than that in the Marquis's Mansion, and even worse than that in the Xu Mansion, it was what he liked to do, so he did not suffer much.

He pulled out a booklet and handed it over. "The herb garden on the farm has already been set up. The brook yellow grass, red root grass, five-fingered hair peach, motherwort... have all been planted in patches. The dragon halberd has also been planted and sprouted. These are all herbs that the shop always has on hand."

"There are also some herbs that Luo Chen brought from the south. They didn't work well when planted outside before, so I had people build a greenhouse. Now they have been moved inside. We'll know whether they can be successful in two months."

Xu Rongrong looked at the detailed list of herbs and their growth conditions in the booklet while listening to him talk carefully. She was secretly amazed in her heart: It's really you, sir. It hasn't been long since he has achieved such a scale.

But I turned to the end and didn’t see any red grass or blood clotting grass.

She was about to ask when Xu Xiangnan seemed to understand her. "As for the herbs Yuhong and Xuejie, firstly, they are precious, so I didn't record them in the register to prevent someone from stealing their information. Secondly, apart from the ones that have been used as medicine, there are not many left... I also need to test them in different places, and there are no results yet, so it is inconvenient to record them."

Xu Rongrong nodded. "Mr. Xu's concerns are well-founded. These two herbs are extremely rare even in southern Xinjiang, so it's certainly not something that can be successfully cultivated overnight. To be able to grow the herb garden to this scale in such a short period of time is truly remarkable." She then shared her plan for the herb garden with Xu Xiangnan. "Not just now, not just this year... every year from now on, I hope to give the poor and sick a glimmer of hope, and you, Mr. Xu, will be my strongest support."

Xu Xiangnan was moved when he heard this. He originally thought that Xu Rongrong established the Nanjiao Medicinal Garden for business purposes, but he did not expect that she actually wanted to provide medicine to the poor.

Seeing the determined face of the frail girl in front of him, Xu Xiangnan was somewhat moved: "I will certainly obey the county lady's orders."

The spring breeze blew by, and the bamboo leaves rustled.

Xu Xiangnan raised his head and said, "I came here today for another matter."

"Sir, please speak."

"The Bamboo Fragrance Garden has long been renowned in the capital. I've heard that the gardens within the palace are elegant and secluded, but I've never had the chance to see them. Now that the county lady has moved into the garden, I wonder if I'll be able to see them."

This was also another reason why he had traveled for two hours today. Xu Rongrong knew Xu Xiangnan's character. He had always loved gardens and agricultural landscapes. In his previous life, he had worked tirelessly for her small herb garden in the Marquis' Mansion, and now he was diligently caring for her in the southern suburbs herb garden. Naturally, she would respond to his small request.

"Why is that so difficult? I will go with you, sir."

The garden is connected to the backyard, and you can reach it from the front through the bamboo corridor and flower hall.

It is early spring now, and the branches are covered with green buds, and the garden is full of prosperity.

The gravel path is lined with small flowers that are about to bloom. In the middle of the garden there is a pool of fresh water, and a small stone bridge spans the water. When people stand on the bridge, their reflections are like an embrace, trying to hold them in.

Xu Xiangnan was amazed: "How did they do that?"

Xu Rongrong pointed to a spot not far away where two bamboo groves emerged from the backyard, stretching their arms far out. Together with the stone bridge, they formed a perfect reflection. "Wonderful!" Xu Xiangnan exclaimed.

Xu Rongrong nodded. "This is all Minister Lu's idea. I heard that this scenery was only built in winter, and now I am taking advantage of it."

"This is also the fate between the county lady and this place."

As Xu Xiangnan spoke, his eyes seemed to be glued to the scenery in the garden, and he refused to move a step.

Seeing how much he liked her, Xu Rongrong knew that her presence would only affect him, so she found an excuse to leave.

It was not until the lights came on that Xu Xiangnan reluctantly left Zhuxiang Yayuan.

As soon as he got into the carriage, someone was already waiting for him inside.

"Why did it take so long?" Mu Rong asked in a deep voice.

He has never stayed in Zhuxiang Yayuan for so long!

"The county lady invited me to enjoy the garden scenery." Xu Xiangnan said lightly.

"Oh?" Mu Rong raised an eyebrow at the words. He had never been invited before. He cleared his throat and asked, "How is the garden? Is there anything that catches your eye?"

Xu Xiangnan smiled and said, "Lord Lu has put a lot of effort into the arrangement of the waterscape..." After that, he explained in detail.

But... Mu Rong only cared about one thing: "Does the county lady like the scenery?"

"Of course." Xu Xiangnan replied.

Mu Rong twirled his fingers upon hearing this, and after a moment he said, "Go back to the Marquis' Mansion someday and recreate that scene in the backyard."

"Huh?" Xu Xiangnan was puzzled.

Mu Rong did not explain any further, he just stood up and left.

As he jumped off the carriage, he said, "The sooner the better! Finish it before my wedding."

Xu Xiangnan: "..."

After seeing Xu Xiangnan off, Xu Rongrong was about to return to the backyard when she suddenly heard a male voice: "Miss."

Xu Rongrong was shocked when she heard this and turned around.

A thin figure walked out from the darkness.

"Chu He? Why are you here?" Xu Rongrong's face lit up with joy as she stepped forward to greet him.

Chu He stood where he was, looking at Xu Rongrong who was getting closer and closer: "Are you feeling better?"

Xu Rongrong turned around nimbly: "Look, it's much better now!"

After she finished speaking, her eyes curved and she said, "If you want to see Chu Yun, I'll ask someone to call him."

Chu He shook his head: "Seeing that the young lady is fine, I feel relieved. You are fine, and I believe Chu Yun will be fine too."

Xu Rongrong blinked. Today's Chu He...

"Are you worried about something?" she asked doubtfully.

"Today I have come to bid farewell to the young lady. I am ordered by His Majesty to leave the capital."

Working for the emperor is certainly a great thing... Why does he look like this?

Xu Rongrong asked, "Where are you going?"

"Escort the Valiwai siblings back to Southern Xinjiang," he said calmly. "It might take at least three months to get back."

Chu He has always been aloof, but today he has an extra layer of coldness.

"No!" Xu Rongrong looked at him, "You are not telling the truth."

Chu He looked at Xu Rongrong with deep eyes for a long time.