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“After consuming these, you should start seeing results. Afterward, I’ll need you to write a letter to Su Yu, and then I’ll arrange for Yuan Bao and the others to personally deliver it. Once it arrives, you must inspect it in front of the Emperor, ensuring there are no issues before presenting it to the Empress and the Empress Dowager,” Wang Jinhe looked at Su Jiu, “You’ll also need to inspect it in front of the Emperor this time.”
Su Jiu couldn’t help but smile, “With me around, what are you worried about?”
“It’s not a matter of worry. The food is for the Emperor, and what enters his mouth must be thoroughly inspected. Only after confirming there are no issues in person can it be presented,” Wang Jinhe shook her head.
She knew that Su Jiu wouldn’t allow such issues, but the necessary inspections had to be done.
Su Yu nodded in agreement, “Big brother, follow Little He’s instructions, just in case.”
“Alright, I’ll go back first. I’ll explain Xie Yang’s matter to the Emperor. After returning home, I’ll inform Uncle and the others about Xiao He and Xiao Bao’s situation to prevent any trouble from Xie Yang later.”
Su Jiu did not mention the married couple, evidently not wanting them to know about this matter.
“Alright, thank you, big brother.”
“Why be polite with me? If things get too complicated over there, you might have to take Xiao Bao and Xiao He back early.”
Su Yu shook his head, “We won’t go back for now. Going back would directly invite trouble from the Gu family for Xiao He.”
“What’s going on?” Su Jiu’s expression changed at the mention of someone causing trouble for his younger sister.
Wang Jinhe had the kind of personality that avoided conflicts. How could someone be causing trouble for her?
“It’s from the main branch of the Gu family,” Su Yu informed Su Jiu about the grievances between Wang Jinhe and Gu Xiruo.
After hearing this, Su Jiu’s already furrowed brows deepened, “She not only took away Xiao He’s chance at a normal life but also wants to cause trouble for her? What kind of logic is this?”
Su Yu nodded emphatically, “Exactly! That’s why Xiao He wants the Emperor and the Empress to be her backers.”
“After these items prove effective for the Empress Dowager and the Empress, rewards are inevitable. I will also mention it to the Emperor. There might not be substantial rewards now, but once your high-yield crops come through, the Emperor will undoubtedly provide tangible rewards.” Su Jiu, having spent a long time around the Emperor, knew what he valued, and Wang Jinhe’s high-yield crops were precisely what the Emperor wanted to see.
Wang Jinhe looked at Su Jiu in surprise, “Big brother, won’t this bring trouble to you?”
“It won’t. I’m going back now. If you want to return for the New Year, go ahead. If not, it’s your choice.” Now that the families were separated, no one could interfere with Su Yu’s decision to return or not.
“I’ll go back for a visit before the New Year. I need to send back this year’s share.” He could avoid other matters, but this was something he had to handle personally.
“Alright.”
Su Jiu left with the items. Wang Jinhe stood beside Su Yu, frowning with some concern, “Is Su Jiu really okay? Could our actions embarrass him in front of the Emperor? And will the Emperor punish our big brother?”
She didn’t want to delay Su Jiu’s future because of her own reasons.
“Don’t worry, the things you’re concerned about won’t happen,” Su Yu reassured.
“Why?” Wang Jinhe looked at Su Yu with confusion and asked curiously.
“Big brother and the Emperor grew up together since childhood. He is one of the few people the Emperor truly trusts. The reason why big brother has been a fourth-rank official for so many years is not because he lacks the qualifications to move up but because he doesn’t want to climb higher himself.” Su Yu didn’t initially intend to tell Wang Jinhe about this, but seeing his concern for Su Jiu prompted him to explain.
Wang Jinhe looked at Su Yu in astonishment, “Why? Aren’t officials supposed to aspire to climb higher?”
“Big brother is currently in the Ministry of Justice, and there are people planted there by others. Big brother hasn’t cleared them out yet. If he leaves, it won’t be easy for them to arrange for their own people to take over.”
Once Su Yu explained, Wang Jinhe understood.
It seemed that Su Jiu was a sharp weapon in the Emperor’s hands, explaining the close relationship when talking about the Emperor, just like friends.
“That’s good then. I was worried about causing trouble for big brother.”
“It won’t happen. Big brother knows what he’s doing.” Su Yu looked at Wang Jinhe with a strong sense of helplessness, “You, don’t be too kind. Kind-hearted people are prone to being taken advantage of, you know?”
“But he’s big brother, not someone else. What does that have to do with it?” Wang Jinhe said directly, looking at Su Yu.
“I can’t argue with you.”
“I’m going to the village chief. After that, it’s time to distribute seeds to everyone.”
“I’ll go with you.” Su Yu followed Wang Jinhe to Xie Kui’s house.
When the two arrived in the village, people couldn’t help but turn their heads. It seemed as if they were treating the two as some formidable force.
Seeing Su Yu and Wang Jinhe coming over, Xie Kui asked strangely, “Why did you come today?”
“Uncle, I’m planning to plant vegetables. I wanted to ask if you’ve prepared a piece of land to plant together with me,” Wang Jinhe asked the village head.
“For this matter, you’ll have to wait a bit. I’ll call the others over, and we can discuss it then,” the village head said, looking at Wang Jinhe.
“Okay.”
Shortly after, Xie Kui called Xie Kang and the others. Upon learning that Wang Jinhe wanted to plant vegetables with them, they put down what they were doing and hurried to their house.
“Xiao He, we’re here.”
“I’m planning to plant winter peas and some other vegetables later. Uncle, how much do you all plan to plant with me?”
After some discussion, they finally said, “We probably only have a few plots of land. We don’t have as much space for planting.”
“Okay, after I prepare the seeds, I’ll inform the village Chief. When the time comes, you can come to my house to collect them.”
Listening to their discussion, Wang Jinhe knew how much they wanted to plant.
“No problem, Xiao He. Thanks for your trouble.” In the hearts of the people, there was also some anticipation, hoping to make some money this year.
After finalizing the plans with everyone, Wang Jinhe and Su Yu left together. On the way back, where there was no one around, Su Yu asked, “Are you planning to soak the seeds in the spiritual spring water?”
“Yes, vegetables grown this way will be better. This way, the price of their vegetables will be a bit higher, and they can make some money to have a good New Year.”
Su Yu didn’t think what Wang Jinhe was doing was wrong. She had this idea, wanting to earn money together with others, which was a good thing.
“It’s going to get busy after this.” Wang Jinhe stretched and said.
“I’ll help you.”
“Okay.”
Indeed, after today, Wang Jinhe became busy. She had to soak various seeds, and besides that, she needed to start preparing her own vegetable plot.
Although she had Grandpa Wang and others helping, it still took two or three days to get everything sorted.
When the land was finally ready, Wang Jinhe was astonished when she went to check the seeds.