I fulfilled the female supporting role's wish and I succeeded

Sheng Hong paced back and forth excitedly, with indescribable excitement surging in his heart.

If this matter is reported to the government, wouldn't enormous wealth be within reach?

However, it is still unknown what these potatoes taste like and whether they are edible.

Just as I was thinking about it, Lin Qinshuang came over with a gentle smile on her face.

"Honglang, are you hungry? I have already asked someone to prepare lunch."

The maids came in one after another and placed plates of dishes on the table.

Steamed potatoes, chicken stew with potatoes, potato pancakes...

Various dishes with potatoes as the main ingredient are fragrant and mouth-watering.

Sheng Hong couldn't wait to pick up a piece of steamed potato and put it in his mouth.

The soft texture and light fragrance instantly conquered his taste buds.

He tasted several dishes in succession, his eyes full of surprise.

"Good! Good! Shuang'er, you are really my lucky star!"

Sheng Hong excitedly held Lin Qinshuang's hand, his eyes sparkling with excitement.

At the same time, Zhang Maoze and his group were heading towards Yangzhou along the mountain road.

The sky was gloomy, covered with dark clouds, and the air was filled with a damp smell.

Suddenly, there was an earthquake and huge rocks rolled down the mountain, blocking the way.

"What's going on?" Zhang Maozhe pulled the reins of his horse with a serious expression.

"Eunuch, there is a landslide ahead and the road is blocked!" A guard ran over in panic to report.

Zhang Maoze frowned and looked around. He saw that the mountain road was rugged, the road ahead was blocked, and the road back was difficult to travel.

"It seems we can only take a detour."

"Eunuch, there is a farm nearby where we can stay for one night," a guard suggested.

Zhang Maoze nodded, "Alright, let's go to that village and take shelter first."

The group turned their horses around and headed towards the nearby village.

The group finally arrived at the gate of Zhuangzi.

"Is anyone there?" A guard came forward and knocked on the door.

A moment later, an old farmer opened the door and looked at the group of people outside with confusion.

"You are?"

"Father, we are going to Beijing for business. We encountered a landslide on the way and cannot go forward. We would like to stay in your village for one night. Is that possible?" Zhang Maozhe asked politely.

The old farmer looked at the crowd and saw that they were all dressed in fine clothes and had an extraordinary demeanor, so he nodded and agreed, "Come in."

The drizzle washed the bluestone pavement of the manor, and the air was filled with the fragrance of soil mixed with the scent of unknown flowers.

Zhang Maze and his group, led by the old farmer, entered the manor.

The rain washed away the fatigue of the journey, and Zhang Maoze felt a lot more relaxed.

He looked around and found that the faces of the people in the village were filled with joy, as if something happy had happened.

Driven by curiosity, Zhang Maoze asked the old farmer who was leading the way:

"Father, I see everyone in the house is in high spirits. Could it be that today is a good day?"

The old farmer smiled innocently, and the wrinkles on his face deepened, like a blooming chrysanthemum:

"You gentlemen, you have come at the right time. The owner of the manor is here today to inspect the new grain harvest."

He paused, his tone filled with uncontrollable excitement:

"This grain is incredible, the yield per mu can reach 2,500 kilograms!"

The old farmer stretched out his calloused hands and gestured:

"If we could grow crops like this in the future, we wouldn't have to go hungry anymore!"

Zhang Maze was shocked when he heard this. A yield of 2,500 kilograms per mu was simply unheard of!

He asked:

“Is there really such a high output?”

The old farmer patted his chest and assured:

"Absolutely true! The owner hasn't left yet. You gentlemen can go and see for yourself."

After saying that, the old farmer led Zhang Maozhe and his party through the rainy courtyard and walked towards the main hall.

In the main hall, Sheng Hong and Lin Qinshuang were enjoying lunch.

The sound of rain was pattering, the house was warm as spring, and the aroma of delicious food filled the air.

The fragrance of steamed potatoes, the richness of potato stewed chicken, and the crispy aroma of potato pancakes are intertwined together, making your mouth water.

At this time, the servant came to report:

"Master, a guest has arrived."

Sheng Hong put down his chopsticks, feeling a little surprised. Who would come to visit on such a rainy day?

He stood up, straightened his clothes, and said:

"Please come quickly."

Sheng Hong came to the front hall and saw Zhang Maozhe, who was in the lead, at a glance.

Although he did not know Zhang Maze, he knew that the visitor was of noble status because of his luxurious clothes and extraordinary bearing.

Zhang Maoze stepped forward and saluted:

"My name is Zhang Maoze, the chief eunuch of the palace. I was sent by the emperor to Yangzhou on business. I encountered a landslide on the way, so I came to your manor to stay for one night."

When Sheng Hong heard this, he was immediately shocked and bowed quickly:

"Your humble servant, Sheng Hong, the Tongpan of Yangzhou, pays his respects to Eunuch Zhang!"

Sheng Hong was secretly delighted. He held a low official position and was worried about how to report the potato matter to the emperor. Now that the emperor's attendant was here in person, wasn't this a godsend opportunity?

This road to heaven comes at the right time!

He was originally worried that the potato yield was too amazing and difficult to convince people, but now with his relationship with Zhang Maze, everything can be solved.

The boundless wealth seems to be right in front of you!

When Zhang Maoze heard Sheng Hong mention potatoes, he knew that what the old farmer said was true.

He asked straight to the point:

"I just heard that your farm grows a crop called potatoes, which can yield up to 2,500 kilograms per mu. I wonder if I could come and see it?"

Sheng Hong was overjoyed when he heard this and quickly invited:

"Your Excellency has arrived just in time. These potatoes are not only high in yield, but also delicious. I have already ordered someone to prepare a potato feast. Please enjoy it, Your Excellency."

Zhang Maoze readily agreed.

Sheng Hong led Zhang Maozhe and his party to the dining room. The table was full of potato dishes that were delicious and mouth-watering.

After tasting it, Zhang Maoze praised it highly.

After eating and drinking, Sheng Hong invited Zhang Maoze to go to the fields to witness the potato harvest with his own eyes.

In the fields after the rain, the air is fresh and the soil is fragrant.

The potato seedlings are green and juicy, and are growing well.

The tenant farmers were busy harvesting potatoes, sweating profusely.

The plump potatoes were dug out of the soil and piled up into small hills, creating a spectacular scene.

A tenant farmer, covered in mud, trotted along excitedly, shouting at the top of his voice from a distance: "Master! Master! Great joy!"

Sheng Hong was accompanying Zhang Maoze to check on the potato seedlings in the field. He turned around when he heard the noise and saw the tenant farmer's reckless behavior. He frowned slightly, but he couldn't hide his anticipation. He pretended to be calm and asked, "Why are you so flustered?"

"Master, what a great harvest! What a great harvest! We just dug up all the potatoes from our five mu field. There are 13,000 catties! 13,000 catties!"

Sheng Hong was overjoyed when he heard this, but his expression remained calm. He only said "Oh" faintly, turned to Zhang Maoze and said with a smile:

"Father-in-law, it seems that the potato yield is really good."

The corners of his eyes and eyebrows couldn't help twitching, and he thought to himself:

Thirteen thousand catties! Five mu of land! That means a yield of twenty-six hundred catties per mu! Even higher than expected! This overwhelming wealth is truly coming!

Zhang Maoze's heart was also in turmoil.

Two thousand six hundred kilograms! This is an unheard-of number! He has lived in the palace for a long time and knows the importance of food to the country.

If this potato can really be popularized, what a prosperous era it will be!

He took a deep breath, suppressed his excitement, turned to Sheng Hong and said, "Master Sheng, these potatoes are really something special!"