Chapter 53 The seedlings grew
unexpectedly. Wang Caiwei did not criticize Wei Ruo and Xie Ying's choice, but asked them to sit down and began to give them a lecture.
Wei Ruo originally had no hope of attending the lectures, but Wang Caiwei's teaching was not as boring as she imagined. She would vividly tell them allusions and stories behind the words, and she would also make appropriate comments based on the words themselves. Expand and relate.
Xie Ying, who was already wilting, looked as if she had been given a shot of blood. She stared with her eyes wide open and listened with great concentration.
Especially when listening to Wang Caiwei talking about large-scale wars in history, Wei Ruo felt that Xie Ying was about to jump up and start a fight.
In the morning, the two taught together, and in the afternoon, Wang Caiwei arranged for them to each learn a skill.
Burning incense, ordering tea, arranging flowers and hanging paintings are the four most popular arts nowadays, and every lady should learn at least one of them. Wang Caiwei asked Wei Ruo to learn how to make incense and burn incense, and asked Xie Ying to learn how to hang paintings.
Xie Ying was very dissatisfied with Wang Caiwei's arrangements. Wei Ruo didn't know that she was very satisfied with the course content Wang Caiwei chose for her.
At the end of the day, Wei Ruo felt pretty good, and it was much more interesting than she expected.
During this period, Mr. Wang also talked about some rules. Compared with Grandma Li's rigid explanation, Mr. Wang's explanation was like spring rain moistening things, making it easier for people to accept.
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After a few days, there was new development in Chengnan. Wei Ruo had to ask for leave from Mr. Wang to deal with matters in Chengnan.
After fifteen days of seedling cultivation, the seedlings in the experimental field in the south of the city have grown lush green.
During this period, Grandma Zhang would report to Wei Ruo on the status of the rice seedlings every other day.
Seeing the seedlings growing vigorously, Grandma Zhang became more active from her reluctance at the beginning.
She was reluctant at first because she thought Wei Ruo was fooling around, but when she saw the seedlings growing lush and green, Granny Zhang suddenly realized that this young lady from the countryside really had two brushes!
"Miss, I estimate that we can start planting the rice seedlings in the next two days, but you have to go and see it before we can make a decision." Nanny Zhang didn't dare to make any decisions on her
own now, and she had to ask Wei Ruo for instructions.
"You go and report this situation to your mother." Wei Ruo said.
Although the rice seedlings have only been successfully raised and the rice has not yet been officially harvested, it is enough to show that the saline-alkali land she improved can now grow rice normally.
Wei Ruo needed to report this result to Wei Mingting, but she could not go to Wei Mingting directly now, so she could only report it to Yun first.
Nanny Zhang immediately complied and ran to Cangyun Garden to report the good news.
When Madam Zhang was reporting to Yunshi, Wei Qingwan was also in Cangyun Garden, chatting with Yunshi.
After hearing what Grandma Zhang said, Mrs. Yun looked surprised: "Is it true? It's really happened?"
"It's absolutely true. I have been staring at it for the past month. Those seedlings are growing so well! They are lush and green. Yes, I am not exaggerating at all. These seedlings are growing better than the ones we planted on Mantou Mountain in the north of the city!" "
That's great! I'll send someone to notify the master right away!" Yun said quickly.
Yunshi hurriedly called the guard Jing Hu and told him the matter.
Seeing Yun's excited expression, Wei Qingwan's expression changed involuntarily.
"I didn't expect that my sister would really succeed. It's really great." Wei Qingwan said.
"Yes. If it comes true, this matter will be of great help to your father and the entire school captain's mansion."
Mrs. Yun did not notice the downturn in her daughter's expression and was immersed in the excitement.
She then said to Nanny Zhang: "Nanny Zhang, go and call Ruo'er."
Nanny Zhang hurriedly said: "Madam, in addition to asking the old slave to report the matter to you, the eldest lady also asked The old slave asked his wife for instructions. She is going to go to the south of the city. If the seedlings grow well, they will be collected and transplanted."
"Yes, the timing of planting the seedlings is very important and cannot be delayed, so I won't delay her from doing her business." "
That's right."
"But we have to let the master see how the seedlings are growing now. If they are planted "The seedlings, I can't tell whether they were planted in the wasteland south of the city or transported from elsewhere." "Then... what do you think, Madam, what should we do about this matter?" "You asked Ruo'er to wait for
her father. After replying to the letter, if he has time, let him go and have a look immediately. It is best to bring Qian Zhixian with him. If he doesn't have time, let Ruo'er plant the rice seedlings according to the original plan." "Okay, then, old
man I'll go and report to the eldest lady first."
"Well, go ahead."
In this matter, Yunshi respected Wei Ruo's decision very much.
After a while, Nanny Zhang came back again and brought back Wei Ruo's message: "The eldest lady said that she would go to the south of the city first to see the situation of the rice seedlings. If there is any news from the master, she can let him directly Go to the south of the city."
"Just do as Ruo'er wants." Yun said.
With Yun's approval, Nanny Zhang went back to resume her life with Wei Ruo.
Accompanied by Nanny Zhang, Wei Ruo left the city in a carriage.
Wei Ruo was very satisfied with the sight of the rice fields growing extremely well.
Agui and Xiaoba, who were responsible for the farming, also seemed extremely happy.
If the rice seedlings grow well, it means a good harvest is possible, which is undoubtedly good news for Xingshan County, which has suffered from poor harvests for many years.
"Miss, what are we going to do now? Do we want to raise the rice seedlings?" Agui asked.
"Wait a minute and see if my father wants to come here to visit. Now you go and reclaim the wasteland next to it. Once this is done, the reclamation of other wastelands will soon be put on the agenda." Wei Ruo explained.
"Okay!"
Agui and Xiaoba were very motivated and took action immediately.
Wei Ruo went to check nearby again.
After about an hour, Wei Ruo saw a large group of people coming towards him.
From a distance, Wei Ruo saw Wei Mingting who was riding a horse at the front. He had not yet taken off his armor. He must have rushed over directly after receiving the news and had no time to change clothes.
Then she saw Qian Zhixian and Chu Lan who came with Wei Mingting.
If Wei could have expected that Qian Zhixian would come, the successful improvement of wasteland would be a political achievement for Qian Zhixian, so he would definitely be interested.
But Chu Lan was beyond her expectation. Seeing his figure, Wei Ruo frowned slightly and instinctively resisted having too much contact with this person.
After a while, the large army arrived in front of Wei Ruo and others.
Wei Ruo brought Nanny Zhang, Agui and Xiaoba forward to greet them.
Wei Ruo leaned forward slightly and saluted: "I have met Father, I have met Master Qian."
As for Chu Lan, he himself did not reveal his identity, so no wonder Wei Ruo didn't salute him.
"No need to be polite." Wei Mingting's voice couldn't contain his excitement.
When he came over, he saw the lush and vibrant rice field next to Wei Ruo from a distance.
This verdant green is in stark contrast to the surrounding barren land.
Others who came with Wei Mingting were also observing Wei Ruo's rice fields at close range.
(End of chapter)