I was a stepmother in ancient times, and I led my whole family to wealth.

Chapter 373 is all thanks to the Donglin Daily.

Grandpa Sun sighed and said, "It's always good for people to do good deeds."

If the imperial court is promoting something, it must be for the good of us ordinary people.

Granny Gu was still brazenly rambling on, saying, "From now on, you'll never catch up to us!"

He didn't say, probably because he's already missed the deadline; Gu Yongliang, the clan chief, still won't relinquish power.

His son is also a bit of a quiet person; it's just that I never noticed this side of their family before.

Despite the commotion in the village, Gu Yongliang's elder brother and his family did not show up.

It seems...

Just as everyone was discussing it, Granny Gu, leaning on her cane, stormed over from her house.

"Hmph, don't be so happy here. Who knows what kind of trouble this new method of planting corn might cause in the future."

"What good could that bastard Gu Chenglin possibly be? Don't be fooled by that jinx in his family."

Lin Song scoffed, "It's your business if you don't want to plant them, but if you want to get seeds from Brother Chenglin's house, you'll have no chance. You'll have to go to the county government and buy them with money."

"That's right, it's not expensive, and it's affordable."

"It's fine if you don't buy it, I'm afraid your family wouldn't bother to buy it anyway."

"Heh, does her family still have money?"

"That's hard to say."

"Their land is precious; they probably wouldn't bother planting those corn seeds."

"Yes."

The villagers' words were full of sarcasm.

Gu Meixiang followed closely behind Granny Gu, listening to the sarcastic remarks of these people. Looking at the crowd with their hands on their hips and a look of indignation, she said, "That bastard is a liar. The wheat grew well, but it was just a lucky coincidence."

You ignorant people actually believe him? Our ancestors have always farmed the land in the proper way.

He thinks a new law is a new law? Don't be fooled by how well his crops are growing this year; his land might be barren next year.

The crowd ignored the mother and daughter and dispersed.

The villagers who received the seeds went straight home and headed to their fields to work according to the instructions given by the forest keeper.

Although they were exhausted and their backs ached, their faces were filled with hope as they thought about the future harvest.

Meanwhile, Granny Gu was very anxious as she watched others enthusiastically planting corn.

Gu Meixiang stared at the people working in the fields not far from her house: "Mom, why don't we give it a try too?"

Granny Gu glared at her and scolded, "You're not allowed to go! We'll stick to the old method and see who's better."

I'll see that good-for-nothing son get what he deserves.

What she regrets now is not killing that bastard with her own hands.

As she thought about it, her eyes were filled with hatred, and her face twisted into an unrecognizable shape as she pondered her thoughts.

Now, she's no longer the fat woman she once was. When a person loses weight, the wrinkles on their face become loose and saggy, like withered tree bark.

He's like a complete monster.

……

Two months later.

In the height of summer, the vast fields resemble a giant green carpet.

The corn seedlings in the field are full of vigor, with broad and unfurled leaves that are so green they seem to drip with water. They rustle in the breeze, as if they are having a joyful conversation.

Each corn stalk strives to grow upwards, its thick and straight stems resembling steadfast guardians.

The corn cobs are wrapped in layers, some of which have already begun to spin silks. The slender silks shimmer faintly in the sunlight, like the hair of a corn maiden.

Cang Nanxi, dressed in plain clothes, stood with his hands behind his back at the edge of the field, with County Magistrate Lu Yunqing beside him.

Squinting slightly at the cornfield before her, she slowly spoke, "Yu Xuan, you see the crops in this field. Aren't they pleasing to the eye?"

Lu Yunqing quickly bowed and said respectfully, "Your Highness, thanks to Your Highness's blessing, this year has been blessed with favorable weather and abundant harvests."

The people are hardworking and diligent, which is why the corn is growing so well.

"And then there's this new planting method," he didn't say, "all of this was given to me by your daughter."

Without your daughter, their Eastern Kingdom wouldn't be where it is today.

Since the wheat harvest and storage, the teacher's letters have become more frequent, filled with information about wheat, corn, potatoes, and other crops being promoted.

Thanks to the advance reports from the "Donglin Daily" and the harvests from the imperial estates and other estates, the promotion is now progressing more and more smoothly.

Rice cultivation in the six southern prefectures has also progressed very smoothly. After the Yun family successfully cultivated rice in Huangzhuang, they began negotiations with the Southern Qiang Kingdom.

Everything is moving in a positive direction.

Cang Nanxi nodded slightly, his gaze still sweeping across the cornfield: "The people work hard, hoping for a good harvest."

Yu Xuan, as the local official, you have done a good job in promoting Ling'an County.

As for the other counties, you must not disappoint them and should cooperate with their promotion efforts.

His emperor nephew is currently extremely busy, with the four major forces in the martial arts world each occupying their own territory and fully cooperating with him.

The soldiers at each border post are now self-sufficient, and supplies are no longer scarce.

Upon hearing this, Lu Yunqing's expression instantly hardened, her relaxed face turning serious, her eyes filled with respect and sincerity.

He bowed slightly, clasped his hands in a respectful gesture, and said solemnly, "Your Highness's teachings will be remembered by this humble official."

He paused slightly, recalling scenes of his usual visits to the fields, and continued, "I often go deep into the fields to supervise agricultural work."

Whenever the people encounter difficulties, I will do my utmost to help them, hoping that all the people under my jurisdiction can live in peace and prosperity.

He secretly vowed in his heart that he would not let the prince down.

Cang Nanxi slowly turned his head, his gaze sharp and steady on Lu Yunqing, his eyes filled with scrutiny, as if he were testing the truthfulness of his words.

After a moment, he nodded slightly, his tone calm yet dignified: "Well, it's good that you have this intention."

This matter concerning people's livelihood is related to the stability of the nation and must not be neglected in the slightest.

After saying that, he looked into the distance, as if he was thinking about the various matters after returning to the capital, and then said, "I will be returning to the capital soon, and I will leave everything here to you."

Thinking to himself, Lu Yunqing has always been efficient, and he hoped that he would not disappoint him this time either.

Upon hearing this, Lu Yunqing cupped his hands again, his attitude resolute and his tone full of responsibility: "This humble official will certainly do his utmost to seek the well-being of the people and share the burden of the court."

He secretly resolved to do his best to fulfill the task entrusted to him by the prince.

However, the promotion of corn this time was indeed very good, and no one hindered or caused any trouble.

Brother Yao said that even the usually rampant bandits did not show up, and instead disguised themselves to buy corn seeds.

In the past, someone would have already started causing trouble and voiced doubts.

This was all thanks to the advance publicity from the "Donglin Daily".

He then added, "Don't worry about this place. I will come over often to stay and keep a close eye on the progress of the farming."

Cang Nanxi turned his gaze to the cornfield, looking at the thriving corn, he narrowed his eyes slightly, his expression seemingly quite satisfied: "Very good. If the harvest is good, the people will live in peace, and I will be able to give the Emperor a good explanation when I return this time."

Thinking that he would be able to present a satisfactory report to the Emperor upon returning to the capital, he couldn't help but feel a sense of satisfaction.

sunset.

Gu's backyard.

"Little Jin'er, can this Ruyi Blanket really carry so many people?" Dongfang Yuan looked at the people in the courtyard with concern.

Dongfang Jin rubbed his forehead, secretly lamenting his misfortune. He regretted not saying that the Ruyi Carpet could only carry four or five people.

Now, looking at those expectant eyes in the courtyard, he finds himself in a difficult situation.

This lie is so big that it will be very difficult to cover it up.

Dongfang Yuan's question made her heart tighten, and fine beads of sweat appeared on her forehead.

She frantically racked her brains for a solution, trying to figure out how to avoid losing face while managing to get through this awkward situation.