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Wang Jinhe leaned against Su Yu’s leg before speaking, “We definitely have to plant them.”
“Corn, wheat, sweet potatoes, and potatoes. The yield of these can be increased by at least twice. Not every place in Xuan Empire is suitable for growing rice. These crops are more suitable for the people in the northern regions,” Wang Jinhe had already planned. After returning next year, she would plant high-yield corn and wheat.
“When we go back, we’ll have the agricultural officer accompany us. This way, you’ll have an easier time,” Su Yu said. It was too hard for Wang Jinhe to handle the things alone especially now that she is expecting, and he wouldn’t let her do such things while carrying a big belly with twins.
Wang Jinhe helplessly replied, “I know, you don’t have to be so worried.”
She was happy about the pregnancy, but also nervous. Su Yu had been constantly reminding her to rest well and not to overwork herself.
“I’m not worried,” Su Yu said with a straight face. He had never experienced the birth of a child and didn’t know what it would be like.
But he had seen how the queen’s belly had grown during the last stages of her pregnancy. With just one child, her belly had become quite large. With twins, it would definitely be more difficult. Shouldn’t he keep a close eye on her?
What if something happened?
“Before the children are born, you can’t do any work in the fields,” Su Yu said. He knew that Wang Jinhe was someone who couldn’t sit still, so it was impossible to ask her not to work. He could only compromise.
Wang Jinhe looked at Su Yu helplessly, with a wry smile. “It’s still okay in the early stages, but I definitely won’t go later on. You can rest assured about that.”
Listening to Wang Jinhe’s words, Su Yu felt a bit uneasy.
“I have to be with you,” Su Yu said, looking displeased.
With him by her side, he could feel more at ease.
Wang Jinhe nodded with a smile. “Okay, I’ll listen to you.”
Su Yu was finally satisfied. “That’s more like it.”
In the palace, upon learning that Su Yu had returned to the Royal Mansion, Qi Ming once again came to visit with his entourage.
Upon hearing Qi Ming’s name, Wang Jinhe’s eyes showed a mixture of disgust and displeasure. “What is he here for?”
“He came to see me as soon as he arrived in the capital, but the gatekeeper at the palace turned him away. Now that he knows I’m back, he’s come to find me again,” Su Yu explained.
Wang Jinhe looked at Su Yu in surprise. “Our people have some backbone, actually daring to turn away a prince of another country.”
“You should give them a raise,” Wang Jinhe suggested.
“I’ve already given them a month’s wages as a reward.”
“That’s good, but do you want to meet him?” Wang Jinhe asked.
Su Yu nodded. “There are some things he has forgotten, and I’m curious to hear what he has to say.”
“I’ll go with you,” Wang Jinhe said, sitting up.
She wouldn’t let Su Yu meet Qi Ming alone. That man was truly too unpredictable.
Su Yu smiled. “Okay, I’ll follow your lead.”
Once Wang Jinhe was ready, Su Yu took her to meet Qi Ming.
When the two arrived, Qi Ming was already somewhat impatient. Seeing Su Yu approach, he said displeased, “Do you know how long I’ve been waiting for you?”
“Did we make you wait?” Before Su Yu could speak, Wang Jinhe retorted.
Su Yu smiled and squeezed Wang Jinhe’s hand. “Don’t be angry while you’re pregnant.”
“It’s not about me being angry. Listen to what he’s saying. We didn’t invite him to wait. If he doesn’t want to wait, he can leave,” Wang Jinhe said, looking displeased.
Qi Ming was very unhappy with Wang Jinhe’s attitude and looked at Su Yu with displeasure. “You married such an ill-mannered woman?”
“It’s none of Prince Qi’s business whom I marry. It’s not your place to interfere. Whether I marry someone or not has nothing to do with you,” Su Yu said coldly.
If they hadn’t known each other, Wang Jinhe would have thought they were strangers.
Qi Ming was very displeased with Su Yu’s attitude. “When did you become like this? Or is it because you’ve become like this after being with this kind of woman?”
“It seems that our relationship isn’t as good as you think. If Prince Qi came to the our residence just for this, please leave,” Su Yu’s expression also turned very unpleasant. Qi Ming was being too presumptuous.
Qi Ming looked at Su Yu with displeasure. “When did you become like this? You weren’t like this before.”
Wang Jinhe was also displeased with what she heard. The implications in his words were belittling Su Yu, making it seem as if Su Yu was just a servant in his hands.
“Prince Qi has been in Xuan Empire for some time now, yet you still don’t know that the Prince of Xuan has had a change in temperament these past several years?” Wang Jinhe asked with a smile.
The gentle tone of her voice left Qi Ming at a loss for words.
“I have something to discuss with you,” Qi Ming said, turning to Su Yu, not wanting to engage with Wang Jinhe.
His tone was somewhat authoritative, which left Wang Jinhe very displeased.
Before she could say anything, Su Yu spoke first, “It seems that there’s nothing for me to discuss with Prince Qi.”
“Are you so close with him? Why didn’t I know?” Wang Jinhe looked at Qi Ming discontentedly, seemingly a bit unreasonable.
“You better not interrupt when I’m talking to him,” Qi Ming looked at Wang Jinhe with disgust in his eyes.
In his mind, Su Yu should be like him, not married with children.
If Wang Jinhe continued to speak, he would not be able to resist the urge to strangle her.
Wang Jinhe looked at Qi Ming meaningfully. “Do you want to take my life?”
“I don’t like him, so you make him leave. You’re not allowed to talk to him in the future, or I’ll get angry,” Wang Jinhe could sense Qi Ming’s murderous intent. Did he want to kill her? If she didn’t drive Qi Ming to his death today, she wouldn’t deserve the surname Wang.
Su Yu gave Qi Ming a cold look, then reached out to comfort Wang Jinhe. “Okay, I’ll do whatever you say.”
Wang Jinhe nodded in satisfaction. “That’s more like it.”
Qi Ming was truly angry. He looked at Su Yu with displeasure and said, “Since when do you listen to a woman?”
“You’ve really fallen from grace. I shouldn’t have let you return to Xuan Empire in the first place,” he regretted not taking Su Yu back to Qi Empire regardless of his willingness at the time. He would have found a way to make Su Yu agree to help him. Unfortunately, he no longer had the chance. The current Su Yu was not the easy-to-deal-with young man from before.
Upon learning that Qi Ming had come to the Royal Mansion, Wan Gu immediately dropped what he was doing and rushed over. However, as soon as he entered, he heard Qi Ming’s words.
Wan Gu walked in with a strong aura, speaking in a cold voice, “Prince Qi, you’re quite audacious to come to our Royal Mansion and act so high and mighty. Are you even worthy?”