If the eldest prince were to take care of them, I think no one would be able to bully the people of Lihua Village anymore.

This reminded Yu Chengyan of the potatoes Xu Zhao had just mentioned, and he became very curious.

"Speaking of potatoes, they're the source of income for this village." Xu Zhao smiled slyly, pretending to be mysterious. "This village is full of women and children. I think by the time the autumn harvest comes, there'll be barely enough food to fill their stomachs."

Without sufficient adult male labor, even large tracts of land would remain barren if only women and children were relied upon.

"That's right. Those who can work in the fields will plant some crops, while those who can't will embroider some things. I will go to the city every once in a while to sell the embroidery for money, so that I can have some money left to buy other things."

"If these potatoes are large, an adult can eat one or two at a time, while a child only needs half a potato. Furthermore, one sprout can produce at least five or six potatoes, and one potato can produce many sprouts. So, what do you think, Mr. Yu?"

"Wonderful!"

Yu Chengyan was overjoyed. If the potatoes were really as Miss Xu said, not only would they be produced in large quantities, but they would also solve the food problem in the village. If there were any left over, they could be sold. It would truly be a win-win situation.

"Husband, this potato is really a good thing!" Du Zhiyi stayed here originally to protect her husband. When she heard Xu Zhao's words, she was excited and anxious for a moment, and reached out to grab Yu Chengyan's arm beside her.

"Miss, are you sure you want to share some of this good stuff with us?" Yu Chengyan patted the hand that was tightly holding his arm, trying to calm his wife's emotions.

Since ancient times, powerful and wealthy families have always taken good things for themselves.

If such a thing really existed, shouldn't the eldest prince have the farms under his control plant it?

Although in Miss Xu's plan, their manor was nominally owned by the eldest prince, it was different after all.

This potato has never been heard of on the market today. As long as the eldest prince wants, he can definitely sell it for a good price.

Xu Zhao looked at Yu Chengyan with disapproval. "Sir, your words are narrow-minded. You are all citizens of the Yue Kingdom. We all know that the eldest prince is likely to be the next emperor of the Yue Kingdom. You are all his subjects. How could he treat his people harshly? Besides, in the near future, I believe that the people of the Yue Kingdom will all be able to eat potatoes."

"I am narrow-minded." Yu Chengyan was shocked. He wanted to call the eldest prince kind and righteous, but then he thought again. Although the eldest prince was kind, he was young after all and could not say such words. He was afraid that these words were all thought up by Miss Xu.

This woman is very thoughtful. She put all the benefits on the eldest prince in her words. She should not be underestimated.

However, seeing how much respect the eldest prince has for Miss Xu, I think he will definitely listen to her.

Thinking of how thoughtful Miss Xu was towards the women and children in the village, Yu Chengyan didn't have time to feel moved when he heard Xu Zhao's next words. Suddenly, the feeling of being moved disappeared.

"Sir, don't think too highly of me. I'm just an ordinary person. What I'm doing this time is just to relieve you of your worries." When talking to smart people, Xu Zhao felt that it was better to play the direct ball. Beating around the bush was boring.

Although he had a purpose, to be honest, Yu Chengyan's expression was moved. He was silent for a moment, "Miss Xu, you may be thinking about it, but the eldest prince already has a female Zhuge Liang like you by his side, so why does he need me as well?"

It is not the number of staff that matters, but their quality. Now that the eldest prince has no brothers, it is inevitable that he will sit on the throne. It is a foregone conclusion. He feels that Xu Zhao is enough.

Xu Zhao guessed Shen Lingge would be back soon, so she had to speed up the process. Her eyes were determined. "Because I believe you will always be with me. And don't you want to fight for a better life for your wife and children? Don't you want to protect everyone in this village?"

Following Xu Zhao's words, Yu Chengyan felt a small flame suddenly rise in his heart.

Of course he did!

Even though the child is still young, he has always been confined to this small village. If he had not been worried about the women and children in this village, he would have wanted to take Ruoruo out to experience the outside world since the child was born.

Although Du Zhiyi didn't understand the twists and turns of the court, she was moved after hearing Xu Zhao's words, "Husband, if you want to go, Ruoruo and I will support you."

With his wife's support, Yu Chengyan felt even more shaken.

"Will Miss Xu not always follow the Crown Prince?" Yu Chengyan noticed something fishy in her words. "Could it be that Miss Xu is about to get married, and her husband's family won't allow her to show her face in public anymore?"

Thinking this way, Yu Chengyan felt that it made a lot of sense.

Miss Xu looks quite old and is about to get married, so we have no choice but to find a new aide for the eldest prince.

I thought it would be just as he said, but I didn't expect to see Xu Zhao shaking her head. "There's more to a woman than just getting married and having children. It's just that I'm not sure when I'll leave, so I want to find a teacher for Qinghe. I hope you can help me."

"If you assist the Crown Prince, your future will be limitless, and it is certain that your wife will be granted an imperial decree. If you achieve enlightenment, everyone in this village will be blessed by your blessing."

Xu Zhao had said so. First, he arranged for the livelihood of the entire village for him, so that he had no worries. Then he offered him benefits. It would be a lie to say that he was not tempted.

After saying these words, Xu Zhao felt embarrassed.

She had only heard Uncle Zhou talk about Yu Chengyan, the shrewd military strategist, but never mentioned his wife and children. Now she was just making an idea for Yu Chengyan, painting a pie that might take more than ten years to be realized.

"Leave? I see that the eldest prince trusts the girl very much."

Xu Zhao nodded. "He trusts me very much, but I believe that you, sir, will also find a way to make him trust you. As for my departure, I am just going home. I just don't know when I will leave."

"Will the girl come back? When will she come back?" Yu Chengyan asked the question in his heart.

"Maybe. As for when he'll come back, I don't know. Maybe a month, maybe a year, or of course, maybe ten years."

Seeing Yu Chengyan's hesitation, Xu Zhao really didn't have time to explain further, so he could only say one last thing, "Mr. Yu, time will be a good explanation for my matter. You may as well wait with the eldest prince."

"In this case, I will accept Miss Xu's request and assist the First Prince."

If he were alone, he would definitely stay away from the government, but now he has a family to protect, so he must take a gamble for his family.

"Sir, please take care of the eldest prince's future decisions." Xu Zhao had to be serious about such an important matter. She stood up, clasped her fists, and bowed.

Yu Chengyan also bowed in response, "I will do my best."

Xu Zhao had found an aide for Shen Lingge in accordance with history, so she felt relieved.

The most frightening thing about time travel is changing history.

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