Maybe it was the beauty that Yu Xiaocao said that moved Concubine Jing, or maybe it was that Concubine Jing had given up on planting flowers by herself. The next time King Jing comes to Tanggu, he will be accompanied by two of the most powerful gardeners in the palace.
The camellia, which had been moistened by Lingshi water, finally survived. After the two gardeners came, they saw a rare and precious camellia that could shock the world, but it was planted casually by the princess in a corner of the garden.
To grow a camellia well, suitable soil, suitable temperature, proper watering, moderate fertilization and regular pruning are indispensable. But look at the camellia in the hands of the concubine, the soil is not fertile enough; at this time, the temperature is relatively cool in the morning and evening, and the camellia is best kept in a flowerpot, and moved indoors to keep warm sooner or later; Is the rhythm of flower roots soaking rotten? This messy flower branch, it is estimated that it has never been repaired after transplanting...
However, these "abused" camellias bloom so gorgeously and recklessly, with some unrestrained wildness in their beauty. Although it is illogical, it seems that the title of flower and plant killer of the princess should be removed!
After the two gardeners came, if the camellias showed any expressions, they would be greatly relieved—the torture of the black sky and the dark earth can finally end! After careful care by the gardeners, Camellia finally showed its full beauty to everyone. Concubine Jing lingers in the garden every day, and often stops among the camellias. She stays for a whole morning, forgetting to eat and rest... The degree of obsession makes Jing Jing, who finally came over for a holiday, jealous. He always murmurs to his two sons behind his back: I need to find an opportunity to secretly destroy these flowers and plants, they are getting too much attention from my concubine Ai!
In order to send back Liu Shangshu who came from Beijing as soon as possible, Xiaocao returned to Dongshan Village the next day after Xiaocao healed the flowers and plants for Princess Jing. The little stone followed suit. So, Yu Xiaocao dictated, Xiao Shitou wrote, and Yu Hai added, and soon summed up the methods of growing corn and potatoes.
On the same day, Liu Shangshu, who couldn't wait for a minute, did not disturb the little county king, and came to Dongshan Village accompanied by the county magistrate. As soon as the planting method was bound into a thin booklet, Yu Xiaocao's family had no choice but to receive a senior official from Beijing—Second Rank Senior Official Liu Shangshu.
Fortunately, Liu Shangshu has no official authority, he is just an ordinary little old man in casual clothes. Led by Yu Hai's family, he inspected the growing environment of corn on the spot. I really can't believe that the corn that grows so well grows from the barren sandy soil. In Beijing, they use the best fertile land, the most abundant fertilizer, and the most meticulous care, but it is not as good as a piece of sandy land
Seeing the doubts in Liu Shangshu's eyes, Yu Xiaocao said softly: "It has been proved by the trial planting that corn is not a crop that needs to be selected, and it does not need to be carefully served. Just be careful not to dry it out, and do a good job of weeding and fertilizing. Can look good!"
Liu Shangshu looked at the relatively large distance between the seedlings in the field, and couldn't help asking: "Why don't the seeds be sown more densely? In that case, wouldn't the yield be higher?"
He cast his eyes on Yu Hai, the head of the family present, but Yu Hai looked at his little daughter. Liu Shangshu quickly turned his gaze over. Yu Xiaocao thought for a while before she said: "Sir, look at the corn plant, which is similar to the coarse grain sorghum we eat. It should grow quite tall. If the seeds are too dense, they will affect each other and be exposed to sunlight." If it’s not enough, it’s probably not good enough!”
Seeing Liu Shangshu looking like a baby with problems, and wanting to say something, Yu Xiaocao hurriedly interrupted him and said, "My lord, this is the first time we have seen corn, and the first time we planted corn, it was all in the process of groping. But, we I have more planting experience, most of them are based on previous experience, and the reason is not very clear. Just like these potatoes, they look a bit like sweet potatoes, and there is some dirt on them. We tried to urge It germinated, and then cut the sprouted potatoes into pieces and buried them in the soil. I also tried to plant them with sweet potato seedlings, but failed!"
Liu Shangshu was not annoyed when she interrupted him, and nodded frequently after listening to her words. They also grow potatoes in the same way as sweet potatoes, but the seedlings die soon. It turned out that the potatoes were to be cut into pieces and buried in the soil!
"Little girl, can you tell me in detail how these corns and potatoes are grown?" Seeing that Yu Xiaocao had a clear mind, stammered and expressed clearly, and did not show any timidity in front of so many officials, Liu Shangshu was very pleased. took a look.
At this time, Yu Xiaocao took out the prepared booklet, the first page read "Guidelines for Trial Planting of Corn and Potatoes", Liu Shangshu glanced at it, immediately took the booklet in his hand, and read it carefully stand up.
To save trouble, Yu Xiaocao wrote down almost every detail of planting corn and potatoes. Originally, it was not difficult to grow corn and potatoes, as long as they were not too stupid, they should be able to grow them.
Seeing that Liu Shangshu focused all his attention on the pamphlet, Yu Xiaocao couldn't help adding: "The spring crops have just been planted, so it shouldn't be too late to plant corn and potatoes now..."
Before her words fell, Liu Shangshu immediately rolled up the booklet, carefully stuffed it into his arms, and said to the Yu family: "I will return to Beijing now, so as not to delay the farming time! If the corn and potatoes are really planted , If you are as productive as the emperor said, your family has done a great deed for the common people in the world! Don't worry, I will definitely reward you in front of the emperor at that time!"
After finishing speaking, he said to the county magistrate Zhao who came with him: "Magistrate Zhao, if I borrow your carriage and the government servants, I will not go back to Tanggu Town! Please bid farewell to King Yang for this old man!"
As he said that, he got into the carriage he was riding in, urged the servants who came with him, and drove the carriage directly to the direction of the capital. Magistrate Zhao, who was thrown in Dongshan Village, was messed up in the wind. In order to increase the chances of getting in touch with Hubu Shangshu, he only brought a carriage here. Now the carriage has been requisitioned by Liu Shangshu. Dongshan Village is tens of miles away from Tanggu Town. He... how could he go back to the town!
"Master Zhao, if you don't dislike it, go back in the carriage of the grassroots!" Seeing the predicament of Master Zhao, the kind Yu Hai volunteered to give him a ride. Because of his sharp eyesight, Magistrate Zhao's impression of Yu's family improved a bit.
He glanced at Yu Xiaocao appreciatively, and asked, "How do you know that Liu Shangshu will come to ask about planting, and you have made preparations in advance?"
Yu Xiaocao said with a smile: "Yesterday I went to the other courtyard where Princess Jing lived, and saw the Prince Xiaojun. He chatted with the girl and mentioned Liu Shangshu's visit to Tanggu Town."
Zhao County Magistrate's originally slightly casual expression became serious. You can come and go in and out of the other courtyard where Concubine Jing is recuperating at will, and you can also let the king of Yangjun, who is as ruthless as gold, talk to her for a few words. It seems that this little girl is not just as simple as Mr. Fang's daughter. It seems that this Yu family should not be underestimated!
Yu Xiaocao didn't expect her casual words to make Tang Guzhen's parents treat her differently from then on. This can be regarded as an unexpected harvest!
While her father was going to send Zhao County Magistrate off, Yu Xiaocao quietly went back to her room and dug out a newly made sharkskin water mattress from the bottom of the closet. After thinking about it, she wrapped it in a piece of floral cloth, hugged her in her arms, and was about to go out. Mrs. Liu, who was tidying up the vegetable garden in the courtyard next door, yelled at her from a distance and asked, "Cao'er? Today Are you not going back to town? Can you stay at home for a few days?"
Hearing her expectation from Liu's voice, Yu Xiaocao's nose was a little sore, and she replied loudly: "Mother, I can stay at home for a few more days this time! Stay home with you and Dad!"
Hearing this, Liu's heart was very happy, but she had to think for her daughter: "Cao'er, my parents, why don't you accompany me or not! Your godmother can't do without people, I think you should go back sooner." ?”
Yu Xiaocao stood at the moon gate connecting the two courtyards, hid the cloth bag containing the shark water bed behind her, looked at Liu Shi who was working hard in the vegetable field with a smile, and said, "Mother, don't you worry? It has been prepared, and Lan Xiang has almost learned the medicinal diet in the past half a month. It was the godmother who asked me to stay at home for a few more days!"
"Okay, let's stay at home for a few more days without delaying things! Coral has asked me many times when you will come back. If you have time, go to the next door to find her to play with! That girl Linglong, it's time to get married in winter, and I will get married later. It's not that easy to meet up!"
Time flies so fast, it has been a year and a half since the separation of the family, and the day when Linglong, who has already made a marriage arrangement, is getting married is approaching. Zhou's sister-in-law always showed a reluctant expression from time to time these days. That's right, the daughter I have raised for more than ten years is about to become someone else's family, so how can a mother let her go.
Fortunately, my daughter is still young, so it will take several years for her in-laws! But think about it, it took only five or six years. If her two daughters were to marry at the same time, it would be her life! My daughter is grown up, how can I not talk about others? Not to be poked in the back? well! If she could choose, she would rather only have a son than a daughter!
Yu Xiaocao couldn't understand Liu's mood at all. After chatting with Liu Shi for a few more words, she found an excuse and came out. Picking up the route with few people along the way, they came to the excellent area of Catch the Sea that only the Yu family knew. That is to say, the reef where Xiaojun Wang was picked up.
I found a secret place, put on a sharkskin swimsuit, and made something similar to a swimming cap made of sharkskin, and covered all my hair inside. The water of the shark skin is good for waterproofing, and it also has a certain function of keeping warm, but after all, it is only April, and even in the afternoon, the sea water is a bit cool.
After Yu Xiaocao did a set of warm-up exercises on the reef, she carefully put her feet into the sea water, and put them back in an instant. The sea water is really cool! what to do