A husband found in the village? I bought a regent for a penny!

The situation calmed down that night, and Gu Xixi and He Jinglan stayed at the estate for a few days without worry.

During this time, Gu Xixi met with Deputy General Zhang of the Northwest Army.

Deputy General Zhang said that more than a dozen assassins had been captured, and two deeply hidden agents had also been uprooted and handed over to the Qingtian County government.

Deputy General Zhang laughed and said, "This time we have to thank Boss Gu and Miss He. When the General was in power, he had already taken down many of the spies from various factions in the court."

"As the army was about to set off, fearing that these people might take the opportunity to cause trouble, they were thoroughly screened both openly and secretly."

"The only two that slipped through the net were probably never used unless absolutely necessary, and were very well hidden. It was only because Mr. Gu and Ms. He lured them out this time that we had the opportunity to clean them all up."

Eliminating all the spies and assassins in the Northwest would be a great achievement and would also put an end to the worries of Deputy General Zhang and other generals who remained behind.

Therefore, despite working for three consecutive days and nights, Deputy General Zhang showed no signs of fatigue. He appeared quite refreshed and cheerful as he chatted and laughed.

Gu Xixi was genuinely delighted, "Then our escape was a lucky accident."

He Jinglan chimed in, "That's right, this risky move was worth it. We achieved three goals with one action, it was absolutely worth it!"

He saved himself, his village, and his family, and also helped the Northwest Army eliminate spies.

Deputy General Zhang assured, "The garrison troops in various places have already set up checkpoints and strengthened their defenses. This time, we will thoroughly clean our homes, and no one will harm the two young ladies again."

Finally free! Gu Xixi and He Jinglan looked at each other and smiled, unable to hide their excitement.

Deputy General Zhang still needs to lead his troops back to the border.

As they parted outside the farm, Gu Xixi said, "You should first buy the seeds from the plan I gave you, and follow it step by step. Once I've finished my work here, I'll set off for you immediately."

Deputy General Zhang laughed and said, "That's great."

"General Liu was both pleased and worried after reading the list you wrote."

"What's good is that we'll get another batch of stored grain, and we'll also have vegetables for winter storage. What's worrying is that without your direct guidance, we might not be able to do a good job."

"Now that you say you want to go there in person, I feel relieved and confident."

Gu Xixi also laughed and said, "The fertilizer and the like will be delivered in a couple of days, but these are products made in Boss An's workshop."

Vice-General Zhang understood, "No problem, I'll go back and report to General Liu first."

"Once the goods arrive, we can settle the account directly."

After seeing off Deputy General Zhang, Gu Xixi turned around and went back to the farm to start working.

To build a simple greenhouse, you only need to find some long bamboo strips, soften them slightly by heating them over a fire, and then bend them into semi-circular arcs.

Then, fix a semi-circular bamboo strip at intervals in the field.

It's just a small experimental plot of land, with a height reserved for half a person. Gu Xixi can crouch down to go in and out, and I can finish the farm work inside by myself.

He Jinglan called over all her personal guards to help Gu Xixi with farm work.

The weather is still warm, so there's no need to cover the greenhouse with plastic film yet.

Simply insert the bamboo strips into the pre-marked positions, and the initial work is complete.

He Jinglan was in a good mood at the thought of going to the border again, and asked Gu Xixi, "What good things did you have them plant? Something that can provide both grain and vegetables?"

Gu Xixi smiled and began to explain.

The planting plan she wrote to the Northwest Army for this season did not actually include any regular grain crops.

Instead, it contains three kinds: yam, pumpkin, and white jicama.

These three crops are adapted to the border climate and relatively barren soil and water, have a short maturity period after sowing, and require less pesticides and fertilizers.

Furthermore, mature fruits have advantages such as good storage properties, high starch content, and the ability to replace grains.

It contains the vitamins and fiber of vegetables, and can also fill the stomach, making it a very suitable military ration for the Northwest Army, which lacks vegetables in winter.

He Jinglan exclaimed, "You really think things through. You not only think about how to plant it, but also how to eat it. No wonder the soldiers are happy to see you."

The oat noodles that Gu Xixi recommended have become a staple food in the military.

I heard that the cooks have developed even more cooking methods and flavors, which have been well received by the soldiers.

Gu Xixi smiled and said, "Everyone needs to eat to live, that's the same for everyone."

On the other side, they had just captured Fengcheng.

Upon receiving the secret letter, Mu Nanzhao's face turned as black as the bottom of a pot after reading it.

Master Liu's heart skipped a beat, and he asked, "Could something have happened in the village?"

Mu Nanzhao didn't answer, but simply tossed the letter to him.

Master Liu read ten lines at a glance, and as he read, he broke out in a cold sweat. Only at the end did he finally let out a long sigh of relief.

"Thankfully, it was a close call."

But when you look at Mu Nanzhao again, you see him filled with rage.

“She knew perfectly well that after we left, she would be safest as long as she stayed in the village. As long as she didn’t leave the village, even if there were more attacks, even if the village was destroyed or burned down, there would be someone to protect her whole family!”

"Tell me, why did she insist on putting herself in such a dangerous situation?"

Master Liu was helpless; it was the first time he had ever seen Mu Nanzhao speak so much in one breath with such anger.

Mr. Gu has truly set many exceptions.

Poor Master Liu, he was constantly being bullied by both sides.

Master Liu could only grit his teeth and say, "Boss Gu did his best to protect himself, and at the same time, he did a good thing for the Northwest Army."

"If she hadn't left the village and entered the estate, those spies wouldn't have been able to..."

As expected of Mu Nanzhao, his emotions had already calmed down.

“She worked very hard and did a great job. She couldn’t bear to leave the village, couldn’t bear to see the villagers get involved innocently, and most of all, couldn’t bear to see her fields and crops burned.”

"But did she ever think of herself?"

Master Liu laughed and said, "Based on my understanding of Boss Gu, she shouldn't be the kind of person who would willingly throw her life away. Otherwise, she wouldn't have sent a message to the Northwest Army in advance."

"But what if?" Mu Nanzhao said coldly, "What if General Liu encounters trouble and is unable to send troops, or is too late to arrive?"

Thinking about how Gu Xixi spent the three days trapped in the manor, he still felt a chill in his heart!

Mu Nanzhao looked eastward, his eyes deep and unfathomable.

That is the direction of the capital.

He was worried about Gu Xixi, and the only solution was to march straight to the capital as soon as possible and end it all once and for all...

For several days in a row, farm work was being done on the farm.

The seedlings of winter melon, cucumber, and persimmon were successfully cultivated and transplanted.

Meanwhile, they continued digging and applying base fertilizer, and then personally loaded and delivered the tea trees, one by one, from the foot of Huachidu Village.

Then comes the process of dividing the seedlings, pruning, transplanting, and providing shade, while waiting for the tea trees to recover.

Gu Xixi's experimental tea garden was moved to the farm, and its size after the seedlings were divided was twice that of before.

Only after doing all this could her goal for this trip be considered fully accomplished.

That afternoon, Gu Xixi returned home.

Aunt Zhang was unaware of the danger that had occurred. She simply assumed that Gu Xixi had returned from work and, while preparing a delicious meal, said, "While you were away, Grandpa Gu came to our house."

Gu Xixi was taken aback, and frowned, saying, "Why is he here?"