mtl008 Chapter 203 Ling Yao Loses His Temper
Chapter 203 Ling Yao Loses His Temper
Ling Yao is very busy.
Although he hasn't arrived in the south yet, he's already studying the climate and soil conditions there.
The sandbars to the south have a dry climate and little water.
It is not suitable for rice growth.
The people of Shazhou had tried to grow rice before, but they had never succeeded.
If we grow sweet potatoes...
But it is quite suitable.
Tian Tian once said that sweet potatoes need well-aerated soil.
The soil on the sandbar... is sandy soil, which has good air permeability.
Ling Yao has already received the map sent by the garrison in Shazhou.
On the map, there is a large area of land and wasteland north of the garrison camp.
That large area of land had been cultivated and rice had been grown, but like the people on the sandbar, they couldn't grow rice.
So the soldiers gradually lost their enthusiasm for farming.
Ling Yao looked at the map and wrote a letter to the general in charge of the garrison.
He marked the area of wasteland that needed to be reclaimed on the map and ordered the garrison to reclaim the wasteland before spring and to dig reservoirs around it to ensure the water needed for irrigation the following year.
In addition, he also asked everyone to compost the horse manure, kitchen waste, rainwater, rotten fruit and other materials from the military camp.
He wrote down the composting methods he learned from Tian Tian for the garrison, emphasizing that composting was essential.
The size of the tubers in the later stages depends on whether the soil fertility is sufficient.
After finishing the letter, Ling Yaozai carefully checked it to make sure nothing was missing before putting it in an envelope and sending it to Shazhou.
Having finished all that, Ling Yao stretched out his arms, ready to go to the outskirts of the city.
The second season of rice has been harvested. In the past, people would not go to the fields at this time; they would wait until after the New Year to till the rice paddies.
But this year is different.
After the second harvest, families who grow high-yield rice have even greater expectations for the coming year, so they are more proactive and enthusiastic than in previous years in preparing the land and applying fertilizer.
Those who didn't grow high-yield rice dared not slack off even more.
They are already a year behind those thirty-odd households.
Ling Yao loved standing on the main road, watching the busy figures working in the fields on both sides...
He hoped that the people of Daqi could be like the people of Baishi County...
As soon as Ling Yao stepped out of the county government office, he saw Wei Shaoyuan and Tian Jinzhi at the door... seemingly pulling and tugging at each other.
"Alright, Miss Jinzhi, don't be sad..."
Wei Shaoyuan's expression was quite funny.
He frowned, looking somewhat annoyed, but his words were incredibly gentle.
When he saw Ling Yao, it was as if he had seen a savior.
"Your Highness...Young Master Ling."
Ling Yao simply asked casually, "What's wrong? What happened?"
Wei Shaoyuan immediately recounted what had just happened at the entrance of Baishi Teahouse.
"Golden Branch is heartbroken. She's Miss Tian's aunt, yet Miss Tian..."
Ling Yao completely ignored Wei Shaoyuan's words, "She hit Miss Tian?!"
Wei Shaoyuan was stunned when he heard his voice suddenly rise. "Yes, yes..."
Ling Yao thought about how Tian Tian would blame him if she knew that her older sister had been beaten by Tian Jinzhi, who was brought there by his friend Wei Shaoyuan...
He was slightly annoyed. "Miss Tian is gentle and kind to everyone."
He gave Tian Jinzhi a look of undisguised disdain. "We didn't pay the bill that day, so we should have made up for it."
"The fault lies with us, Wei Shaoyuan. How could you let her hit Miss Tian?"
Wei Shaoyuan: "Young Master..."
"Wei Shaoyuan, this is Baishi County. Don't bring your Beijing ways here." Ling Yao spoke bluntly, his tone angry. "Miss Tian's family... I, this young master, will not allow anyone to bully them!"
After saying that, Ling Yao flicked his sleeve!
Wei Shaoyuan was stunned.
His Highness is angry?!
Did she get angry?
His Highness is known for his gentle nature, yet he got so angry over Miss Tian's family?
"Young Master..." Wei Shaoyuan chased after Ling Yao... "It's my fault... Please don't be angry..."
Tian Jinzhi grabbed Wei Shaoyuan's arm. "Young Master Wei, why are you apologizing to him?"
"It's that Tian Xiang, she has no respect for her elders..."
“Miss Jinzhi!” Wei Shaoyuan turned around, his expression unusually stern. “Miss Jinzhi and I met by chance. Please do not come looking for me again.”
After saying that, he chased after Ling Yao in the direction he had left...
Tian Jinzhi stood there, stunned.
Tian Xue suppressed a laugh and turned her face away.
Serves you right!!
Tian Jinzhi angrily withdrew her gaze and looked at Tian Xue.
"why are you laughing?"
Did your young master Ling even glance at you just now?
"He only cares about Tian Tian!!"
"Humph!"
Tian Xue's smile froze.
Indeed, from the moment Ling Yao appeared until he left, he didn't even glance at her once...
However, Tian Tian's family would not allow anyone to bully her...
Thinking of this, Tian Xue bit her lower lip.
That Tian Tian! She's like a persistent ghost!
All the bad luck in her house now is because of Tian Tian!
"They must have gone to Baishi Teahouse," Tian Jinzhi muttered.
"Then let's..."
Tian Jinzhi rolled her eyes at Tian Xue, "Let's forget about it today, let's postpone it for a few days."
Tian Xue nodded.
Given the circumstances today, it's definitely not a good idea to go see them again.
Anyway... they'll be staying in Baishi County until after the New Year holidays, so they still have time.
*
Ling Yao was so anxious that he didn't even take a carriage and went straight to Baishi Teahouse.
Wei Shaoyuan followed behind him, frequently increasing his speed to keep up.
Why is Your Highness in such a hurry...?
Is it because they're afraid Miss Tian will be angry and give the sweet potato vines to His Highness instead?
If that's really the case, then Miss Tian Er is far too petty.
Thinking of this, Wei Shaoyuan felt displeasure towards Tian Tiansheng.
No matter what happens, we should always prioritize the overall situation.
Upon arriving at the entrance of Baishi Teahouse, Ling Yao immediately spotted Tian Tian, who was about to step into the shop.
“Miss Tian Er.” Ling Yao’s heart tightened.
Tian Tian turned around, "Young Master Ling."
Ling Yao rushed to Tian Tian in a few steps, his face full of apology, "Second Miss Tian, I'm so sorry..."
Tian Tian was very suspicious. What was wrong with this person? Why did he come over and apologize?
"Did Young Master Ling do something he needs to apologize for?" On her way back, she went to Baishi Hot Pot Shop. The shop's business was booming because of the mushroom season, and she was in a good mood.
Ling Yao said, "Today, Miss Tian was slapped by that Miss Tian Jinzhi..."
Upon hearing this, Tian Tian's expression changed instantly.
Tian Jinzhi hit her eldest sister?!
Tian Tian lifted the hem of her dress. "Xiao Si, where's my older sister?"
“The eldest daughter is in the kitchen,” Xiao Si replied.
Tian Tian walked towards the kitchen, and Ling Yao followed. "Second Miss Tian, I'm sorry..."
"Why are you apologizing?!" Tian Tian suddenly stopped, glaring coldly at Ling Yao. "Did you hit my older sister?"
Ling Yao shook his head; of course, he didn't do it.
Tian Tian snorted, "Then why are you apologizing on their behalf?"
"Could it be that you actually have feelings for them?!"