The Story of a Destitute Noblewoman Farming

After hearing what others said, they didn't dare to use the same words to make excuses anymore.

"In that case, it would be disrespectful to refuse." They had no choice but to follow him in, have a banquet, and then immediately say goodbye.

"Sister, these people said they were merchants who went to the south to collect grain for the emperor. Is it because there is not enough grain in the northwest or is it that the emperor no longer trusts our family and wants to replace someone to be in charge of this matter?" Yun Yi brought up this matter after the guests had left.

"The identities and origins of these people are still unclear, so we can't make random guesses. Let me find out the situation first." Lu Linlang thought that the appearance of several people was definitely not a coincidence. There must be someone behind this incident who fanned the flames.

However, the emperor knew that she had placed people in various places. If he let his people investigate directly, it would arouse suspicion.

So she came directly and wrote a letter to General He. He has always been the emperor's most trusted person and probably knows more about the inside story.

As for Qiu Lin, she heard that he is now the emperor's personal bodyguard and has a special status. She is unwilling to use this relationship unless it is absolutely necessary.

After the banquet, it was the autumn harvest season. The whole village was busy and the farm had another bumper harvest. Lu Linlang still took her brothers and sisters to participate in the work on the farm.

"Plant a grain of millet in spring and harvest ten thousand grains in autumn. Every bit of it is earned through sweat and wisdom, and it is not easy to come by." Taoist Priest Zhang also came to join in the fun. Although he is old, he is not slow at all when it comes to farming.

"Master Zhang, when did you become a Taoist priest? What did you do at home before?" Yunxi and others asked curiously when they saw how skillfully he worked.

"I was an orphan at birth, abandoned outside the Taoist temple. My master brought me back and took good care of me. The fields near the temple were cultivated by the Taoists there. Even at such a young age, I had to work with my master and other brothers. These things came naturally to me."

"Then haven't you ever looked for your family?" Dahua asked him.

"Looking for it? Why bother? For outsiders like us, severing ties might be a good thing. Only when we have no worries can we speak the truth. Don't you think so? People in this secular world often have no choice. Unlike me, an old Taoist priest, I can say whatever comes to my mind without worrying about offending anyone. It's quite good."

After Taoist Zhang finished speaking, he swung his sickle again.

"The Taoist priest is right. Since they gave up this relationship with their own hands, perhaps looking for them will only cause troubles for both parties. The Taoist priest is a person who has seen through the world and would rather break than bend. We admire him very much." Yun Yu felt that what he said made sense.

"Come to think of it, I don't know what happened to those two guys, Lu Zhan and Yun Can. I haven't seen them for so long and I miss them quite a bit. Miss Lu, what did they write to you last time?" Taoist Zhang was a little uncomfortable seeing that there were fewer people working this year and without those two chattering people.

"They're doing quite well in the barracks now. Aside from not having enough to eat every day, there aren't any problems. It's just that they're fighting the Regent's army. I heard they'll be marching with the army every day. They're very excited and want to see the Regent captured with their own eyes."

"These two people, instead of enjoying the good life at home, just like to suffer. They are about to suffer." Taoist Zhang laughed. Thinking of the appetite of the two boys, it was inevitable that they would cry out for hunger.

"Sister, I heard that the one fighting this time is not General He, but another general. I don't know when we can capture the Regent's army."

The army that originally fought against the Regent was commanded by He Yue, but later, it was heard that it was another general who took over.

Later, based on the information Lu Linlang had inquired about, she guessed that this battle was not as difficult as the one against the Tatars, and now was a good time to gain military merit, so many nobles submitted petitions, asking General He to guard the northwest while others led the troops to fight.

"Don't discuss state affairs recklessly, just work hard." This is not home, there are many people and a lot of noise. After Lu Linlang reminded everyone, everyone started to work again.

It was not until the end of the autumn harvest and the grain had dried that Lu Linlang finally received a reply from He Yue.

He Yue mentioned in the letter that several generals in the northwest wanted their own sons to take the credit, so the commander-in-chief this time was the son of the Duke of Zhenguo. He originally expected that the battle with the Regent would be completed before September this year, but now it seems that it may end in October.

He has already asked people to look after Lu Zhan and Yun Yi in private so that nothing will happen to them. Now he cannot interfere too much in military affairs and cannot be too blatant. However, the emperor has asked about their situation several times and cares about them very much so that they will not be bullied in the army.

As for those merchants who went to the south to raise grain, it was because the war was delayed. Every extra day required more grain. When the people from the Ministry of Revenue proposed to raise grain, naturally someone volunteered. These people were local grain merchants in the northwest. They guaranteed that they would be able to raise grain, which stabilized the civil servants. Otherwise, the daily expenditure would be too much, which had caused dissatisfaction among the officials.

Now some ministers have written to the emperor, asking him to continue the royal family as soon as possible. Every family is eager to try, wanting their son to become the emperor's husband and have their own bloodline.

After reading the letter, Lu Linlang also knew that the emperor was now in a dilemma. The only people she had were He Yue and Qiu Lin. She didn't trust anyone else. Now she was surrounded by wolves with bad intentions.

Those people did have sinister intentions. I'm afraid they wanted to use this to sever the emperor's trust in them. However, their methods this time were not very clever, otherwise the emperor would be disappointed in them, and Yun Yi's plan to enter the official career would be ruined.

Lu Linlang is not good at fighting with those old foxes in the court. She can only try to avoid head-on confrontation and stay away from the limelight until she has accumulated a certain amount of strength.

"Sister, this year's grain yield has been calculated, and it's even higher than last year. It shows that the seeds you had people prepare have really played a big role. I've already asked people to inquire in several surrounding villages, and those who bought our seeds have seen their yields increase compared to last year."

Yun Yi looked at his sister with excitement and admiration.

"That's great. I also found wild rice seeds this year. I'll try hybridizing them next year. I have to save this year's seeds. Go to Yunxi and get some medicine to spread on them. Don't let them get ruined."

Lu Linlang's troubled mood was finally diluted by the good news. She also went to check it out personally. This batch of grains had full grains. The corn and sweet potatoes were bigger than before. After a year, sweet potatoes have been widely planted in Chongshui County.

"The next step is to make these sweet potatoes into sweet potato flour, which is another food that can fill you up, and it's easier to transport and store than sweet potatoes." She directed Lu Manjin, telling him what to do next.

"Don't worry, boss. We already made sweet potato noodles once last year and we're already very good at it."