She Rebuilt Her Fallen Country With Storage Space-Chapter 175: Sixth Prince VS Tenth Prince

The news reached Xiang Ying’s ears, and she laughed so hard she bent over backward.

"Xiang Qianqian really tries to learn everything, yet doesn’t get any of it right."

Taking this opportunity, Xiang Ying picked up one of the chubby silkworms from the basket beside her.

She told the little ones, "Actually, silkworms can be eaten, but usually, we eat roasted silkworm pupae. As for the taste of live white silkworms, I have yet to know."

"The most impressive ability of a white silkworm is the silk it produces, which can be woven into beautiful clothes."

Xiang Yuanshuo’s dark eyes lit up: "I remember now! Previously, Mr. Chu taught us a poem, ’Those adorned in silk and satin are surely not rearing silkworms.’"

Xiang Ying took out a strip of honey-glazed dried meat and handed it over: "That’s correct, a little jerky as a reward."

Xiang Yuanshuo immediately flashed a sweet, soft smile: "Thank you, naughty mama."

However, Xiang Ying did not expect that Xiang Qianqian actually did not recognize silkworms.

Could it really be because she was raised in luxury and thus lacked even this common knowledge?

With so many silkworms, Xiang Ying needed to find lots of mulberry leaves to feed the little creatures.

Fortunately, when she left the Imperial Palace, she moved everything she saw, including dozens of trees, which she nurtured in her space.

Outside the buildings in the space, Xiang Ying walked around a circle, surrounded by lush trees, and finally found a mulberry tree.

She connected a hose from inside the building to water the plant, then set up a frame for the silkworms underneath the tree, planning to feed them three times a day and wait for them to spin silk for making clothes.

In the middle of the night.

Xiang Ying lay in the tent hugging her children when she heard footsteps coming and going outside.

She sat up and lifted the curtain to look outside, discovering many people seeking water from the soldiers.

The area was too dry, and the little water that everyone had filled from the only creek nearby was almost all consumed.

The soldiers grumbled impatiently: "We have no water to drink ourselves, how can we give you any?"

"Mama," Xiang Xiuxiu’s milky voice suddenly came through, "I’m thirsty too..."

Xiang Ying turned to look and saw that none of the three little ones had really fallen asleep.

She took out a water flask: "Have I not taught you? If you are thirsty, you should ask me for water."

Xiang Yuanlang sat up, his youthful face beginning to show handsome contours, and with arms crossed said, "I gave all mine to elder brother, and he wouldn’t let us tell you for fear of being punished."

Xiang Yuanshuo sprang up like a little dumpling.

"You’re talking nonsense! It was you who gave it to me!"

Both Tao Xue and Qi Fengyi were awakened by the noise, rubbing their eyes as they sat up.

Tao Xue yawned: "Tenth Prince Yuanxiao did indeed make the most trips to relieve himself today."

Xiang Yuanshuo puffed up his cheeks angrily, glared at them, and eventually lay back down, covering his head with the blanket.

"I’ve decided not to drink a single drop of water for two hours. Happy now, hmph!"

Xiang Ying said nothing but handed her own water flask to Xiang Xiuxiu.

Inside was freshly poured sweet milk with red dates from her space.

The sweet juicy flavor of the red dates paired with the freshness of milk brought a cool sensation on a hot summer night.

"Wow, so tasty, sweet and delightful!" After taking two sips, Xiang Xiuxiu’s eyes shone brightly.

She passed it to Xiang Yuanlang for him to try.

Xiang Yuanlang also said it was good.

Xiang Yuanshuo, lying to the side, suddenly perked up his ears to eavesdrop.

Xiang Ying chuckled: "Don’t rush. Since the eldest won’t drink, then Yuanlang and Xiuxiu can share it."

Xiang Yuanshuo sat up abruptly, his delicate features on his pale little face all huffed up: "Who said I wouldn’t drink."

"You just swore that you wouldn’t drink a single drop of water for two hours." freewёbnoνel.com

"Not drinking water doesn’t mean I don’t drink milk, let me have a taste." He reached out his little hand, only to be slapped by Xiang Ying.

Xiang Yuanshuo felt slightly wronged: "Why did you slap my hand? The teacher said you should only slap the hand when you’ve done something wrong."

Xiang Ying’s lips lightly parted: "Because you haven’t apologized to your brother yet, Yuanxiao. It was wrong of you to seize your brother’s water."

She prepared different flavored drinks for the three little ones every day, be it milk or herbal tea.

Xiang Yuanshuo had a bit of a sweet tooth; he seldom bullied his sister but always went after the not-so-complaining Xiang Yuanlang.

Xiang Ying decided to use this opportunity to give the youngster a good lesson.

After all, Xiang Yuanshuo was good at everything, and when it came to danger, he knew to stand in front of his younger brothers and sisters.

But his little habit of snatching food was too overbearing.

Xiang Yuanshuo bowed his head, his milk voice pitiful.

"Second brother, I was wrong. I shouldn’t have snatched your food and drink and kept you from telling our nasty mother."

Xiang Yuanlang gave him a glance: "I forgive you, Big Brother."

Xiang Yuanshuo stretched out his little chubby hand and hugged Xiang Yuanlang: "You’re the best, Second Brother."

Just when Xiang Ying was about to feel moved by their brotherly affection, Xiang Yuanshuo lifted his little face, his eyes sparkling and black.

"Now can you give me milk to drink?"

Tao Xue and Qi Fengyi both laughed, Xiang Ying also felt helpless.

The three little guys each had different personalities: the eldest was shrewd and full of tricks but also very responsible; the second one was steady and smart, sometimes too sensible for his age; the third one was cute and clingy, Xiang Ying’s favorite little cotton-padded jacket.

No matter what happens after they arrive at the Nanyue Capital, she would protect these three little ones.

Early the next morning.

The Exile Team was ready to enter Mei City.

Just as they reached the city gate, they saw a group of officials in official robes, waiting outside the gate.

As they saw Jie Chen’s team approaching, they hurriedly came forward.

The leader was the Yizhou Governor, Lu Hong, who bowed and said, "Your servant Lu Hong greets the...Vice General."

Jie Chen, seated on his horse, slightly furrowed his brow, looking down at him scrutinizingly.

The Yizhou Governor shouldn’t know his identity.

"Lord Lu," Jie Chen dismounted, taking out his Jade Scroll, "I am ordered to escort Xizhou prisoners, and need to stop here for lodging and resupply of provisions."

Lu Hong nodded repeatedly: "Exactly, preparations have been made in advance for the Vice General’s arrival, but I’m afraid we may temporarily be unable to provide provisions."

"The servant has already requested supplies from other jurisdictions, which will surely arrive in Mei City within five days. However, I hope the Vice General won’t mind the inconvenience and temporarily stay at my humble residence while waiting."

His overly respectful attitude caused Jie Chen to frown.

In front of so many people, Jie Chen did not ask for the reason but led everyone into the city.

Lu Hong actually offered half of his residence, inviting Jie Chen to stay.

The rest of the Exiled Criminals were temporarily sent to a nearby training ground, which was spacious enough to accommodate so many people.

Jie Chen declined Lu Hong’s kindness, "I will stay at the training ground with the soldiers and prisoners."

"Absolutely not!" Lu Hong was particularly panicked.

He looked around, and the rest of the officials stepped back spontaneously.

Finally, Lu Hong found the chance to speak privately with Jie Chen.

"Tenth Prince, please don’t make it difficult for your servant. The Emperor has specifically given a secret order for me to take good care of you. He says he misses you greatly on your tough journey and is looking forward to your reply."

Jie Chen looked cold, as if he had heard something laughable.

All along this journey, his nominal Father, indeed, sent many greetings.

However, Jie Chen knew he was the best at pretense. If he had any real care for his son, he wouldn’t have cruelly sent the still young Jie Chen to Xizhou to infiltrate from within.

"I’ve been too busy to reply recently. After all, someone will surely report my situation to him," Jie Chen said with a cold laugh before turning to leave.

Lu Hong hurriedly followed, "Vice General, you can’t stay with them; it’s against the norms..."

His voice had just fallen when a chuckling greeting came from behind them—

"Vice General Jie, what a coincidence, you’re here too?"

Jie Chen stopped, turned around to look.

Xiang Ying got out of the carriage and looked ahead.

The newcomer was dressed in a pink python robe, crowned with a gold diadem.

This attire surely belonged to a Prince.

Jie Chen had regained his composure, greeting him with a bow, "I pay my respects to the Sixth Prince."

The Sixth Prince smiled with his eyes squinting, almost like a smiling tiger, as he gently raised his eyebrows, "It’s been a long time, hasn’t it, Jie Chen?"

Jie Chen’s deep black eyes were calm, and when their eyes met, it created an oppressive atmosphere felt by those around.

Xiang Qianqian stood in the crowd, craning her neck to see.

Admiration flickered in her eyes as she murmured to herself, "That’s Nanyue’s Sixth Prince..."