Who understands? He traveled through time with a high-spec spatial ability.

Madam Huang tossed her handkerchief aside and said, "She said she would talk to the eldest maid first. I think it will be fine. I know that bitch Lin. She may look fierce, but she is actually soft-hearted than anyone else."

She looked at her eldest daughter and asked her suspiciously, "Are you hiding something from me? You suddenly asked me to come over and apologize without telling me why."

Qiao Erya's eyes darted away: "No, nothing." Thinking of that fleeting glimpse that day, her face flushed. But that person happened to be Qiao Jingjing's friend.

She was very indignant. They were all peasant girls, so why was she the only one who got special treatment? That young man was definitely a top figure in Nanling, no, in the entire Runan, in terms of both appearance and temperament.

If she can't have it, fine, but she absolutely cannot let Qiao Jingjing have it.

Why should she, a fool, be living a better life than me?

She'll be of marriageable age in six months, and her parents are already planning to find her a husband with a high dowry. If she doesn't plan for herself, she'll only be able to marry the man her parents arrange.

Even if the bride price in the countryside is high, how much can it really compare to that young master's?

Taking advantage of a New Year's visit to her maternal grandmother's house, she found her good-for-nothing cousin, Huang Zhihui, nicknamed Huang Ergou. She told him how rich and beautiful Qiao Jingjing was, implying that getting Qiao Jingjing would be equivalent to getting half of the first wife's property.

How could someone who was a petty thief and a gambling addict resist such temptation? He immediately decided to find an opportunity to get close to him.

Qiao Erya had a wonderful plan. She wanted to kill two birds with one stone: to scheme against Qiao Jingjing and to get the young master. At the very least, she wanted to get the opportunity to serve the young master.

Qiao Jingjing guessed that the second wife wanted to deal with her. Compared to begging for forgiveness, a woman's marriage was the easiest thing to manipulate. But she didn't expect that Qiao Erya would take a fancy to Tantai Zhou.

The mother and daughter are truly cut from the same cloth—ugly in appearance but beautiful in thought.

Soon it was the sixth day of the month, and Xuan Yi arranged for 10 Xuan Ying Guards.

Ten people silently gathered in the courtyard without making a sound. When Qiao Jingjing appeared at the door, the ten people immediately fell silent, quickly lined up in two rows, and moved in perfect unison without the slightest hesitation or confusion.

Their eyes were focused and alert, as if they were ready to deal with any possible situation at any moment. The whole scene was exceptionally serious and tense, giving off an invisible pressure.

Both sides were sizing each other up. Qiao Jingjing wasn't intimidated at all by these people, and her first words caused an uproar among the 10.

"I called you here to teach you how to grow crops."

what!

The 10 people were shocked. "We are all highly skilled martial arts masters with unique abilities. How can you ask us to farm?"

They had been instructed to obey orders before they arrived, so even though they were dissatisfied, they didn't show it.

Qiao Jingjing continued, "I know you are all experts, so I really wouldn't feel at ease if I didn't entrust this task to you. There are no more suitable candidates in the world than you."

For some reason, everyone felt better after hearing this.

Qiao Jingjing continued to paint a rosy picture, "You are people he trusts, and if I trust him, I will trust you unconditionally. That's why I brought out the top-secret planting method to eliminate any worries."

If this matter is successful, it will be a great achievement both publicly and privately, and of course, it would not have been possible without everyone's contributions.

Now I will begin teaching.

If you have any questions during this process, feel free to interrupt me.

So, Qiao Jingjing began to teach them how to sprout potatoes: then cut the sprouted potatoes into small pieces, each with a sprout; finally, plant these potato pieces in the ground, one in each hole, and cover them with soil.

Then, she explained in detail the key points of potato planting, including trenching, sowing, and covering with soil, and emphasized the importance of reasonable planting density and fertilization.

Next, she taught them how to plant sweet potatoes: first, select healthy sweet potatoes, then soak them in warm water for a period of time to promote sprouting; then plant the sprouted sweet potatoes in the ground, paying attention to maintaining an appropriate distance and depth.

After that, she also taught her the techniques for growing watermelon seedlings: prepare fertile soil, scatter watermelon seeds on it, and gently cover them with a thin layer of soil; then keep the soil moist and wait for the watermelon seedlings to grow before transplanting them into the ground.

Finally, Qiao Jingjing also taught the film guards about cotton and peanut cultivation. She explained in detail the growth habits and key points of cultivation management for these two crops, including sowing time, fertilization amount, and pest and disease control.

Under Qiao Jingjing's patient guidance, the Shadow Guards gradually mastered the planting techniques for these crops. She patiently explained each step and skill to them, ensuring they could master the correct methods.

She found Tantai Zhou, took out several sheets of written instructions, and handed them to him. "I've already taught you the method. These are the instructions. I need a few days to prepare the materials needed for planting. You can arrange the rest yourself."

Tantai Zhou took the letter, knowing its significance, and immediately instructed Xuan Yi to make arrangements. All 120 people were mobilized, divided into 10 groups, each temporarily led by a shadow guard who had studied planting. They were to set off in batches a week later with the species.

Upon arrival at Tongguan, proceed according to plan. It is imperative to arrive and complete the planting before March (this is the lunar calendar, which corresponds to approximately April in the Gregorian calendar; we will use the Gregorian calendar from now on for ease of reference).

A week later, Qiao Jingjing had almost finished preparing the species in her space. She traveled 20 miles outside Daba Village and placed the items on the ground.

The bodyguards disguised themselves as镖师 (bodyguards/escorts), with three people per cart, totaling 40 carts.

Qiao Jingjing took out the blueprints for the handcart and told their leader to find a carpenter in Tongguan to build it himself.

Looking at the supplies being dispatched in batches, Qiao Jingjing realized that it was far from enough. She still had things in her spatial storage, but she didn't know if he would have anyone to escort him.

This journey is over a thousand miles long, and the future is uncertain and fraught with danger; only those skilled in martial arts can make it.

When Tantai Zhou learned of this, he decided to let Yu Deshun lead a group of people out of the valley, a move that was actually risky.

Those who were publicly reported to the court have been dismissed. Neither Prince Jing's nor Prince Duan's faction believed this and have been investigating their whereabouts.

Tantai Zhou's decision to employ these people was partly due to a genuine shortage of manpower, and partly because he had been feeling stifled for several years and really didn't want to miss this opportunity to strengthen himself.

Jingjing laid out the ladder for him; what kind of man is he if he's still so timid and hesitant?

"Your Highness, Yu Deshun has led 2000 men and is ready to be dispatched at any time."

Tantai Zhou waved his hand, "Order everyone to set off in batches, at full speed. Also tell Yu Deshun that this species is precious and must be escorted carefully. Next, inform Li Mingfeng that once Yu Deshun arrives at Tongguan, immediately dispatch a team of shadow guards to assist him. Go and make these arrangements."

"Yes!"

Yu Deshun's men received a temporary transfer order and had no time to learn. They could only set off with the species and deal with the rest once they reached Tongguan.