Unlimited estates for rural beauty-Chapter 398: Tasting New Varieties of Fruits (4)

"Princess, can this thing be grown alive?" Qinmeng had been observing for a while, and since it was rare, it definitely wasn’t going to be easy to cultivate.

Qinmeng had asked a crucial question. These were originally tropical fruits and although they had been modified by space, there were still certain risks involved. According to Xiaobai, those exotic flowers and plants could be kept alive, so these should probably be okay.

"I’ve never tried planting them, so I absolutely won’t say for sure that they can be successfully cultivated."

"Why don’t we give it a try, what if it’s successful!" Zongzheng Zehang, looking at a basket of fruit, was full of confidence. Others had managed to grow them, so he shouldn’t fall behind; however, he didn’t know that these fruits came from a space modification, and no one actually planted them.

"Sure, princess, let’s plant them," Beitang rarely spoke seriously.

Young Master Jueqing also nodded in agreement.

"We will certainly plant them. After you all go back and plant the ordinary fruit trees on the mountain, and the land has been cultivated and fertilized, these saplings should arrive at your place." If everything went quickly, clearing the land might just take a little over a month, by which time all the seedlings in her space should be fully nurtured. While they were applying the fertilizer, her seedlings would be on their way.

"Yes, I’ll take care of things here in the next few days, and I’ll return tomorrow to buy up all the wastelands in the Prefecture Government near our area, and also..." Young Master Jueqing was somewhat anxious, thinking of rushing back to deal with his affairs, leaving them to Xuefei and galloping back to start cultivating the land.

"No need, I’ve already bought it all. You just need to go back and start planting." She paused, picked up one of several scrolls on the table, and handed it to Zongzheng Zehang: "These are the eight Prefecture Governments you are responsible for, with all the details inside."

"Cousin, these are the nine Prefecture Governments you are responsible for."

"Young Master Xiao, these are the seven Prefecture Governments you are responsible for."

"Young Master Beitang, these are the seven Prefecture Governments you are responsible for."

Having distributed everything she held, and seeing that they had all opened the scrolls, Feng Xuxu continued, "This clearly defines the areas and mountains that the princess has purchased for each of you; they are all clearly recorded inside. If you have any confusion, you can ask the local Magistrate, who has a record of everything."

"Yes, princess, we will remember this."

"Good, that’s settled then," Feng Xuxu nodded and lowered her eyes to think if there was anything she had overlooked.

Qinmeng looked at the princess and realized she had been forgotten, so she asked Feng Xuxu in a soft voice, "Sister, what do I need to do?"

Feng Xuxu turned and looked at Qinmeng, letting out a chuckle. No wonder she always felt like she had forgotten something, there was indeed one more person she hadn’t considered.

"The Emperor is selecting new consorts soon, and some of the candidates will arrive at Capital City. Zuixiang Restaurant’s rouges and powders will be in high demand. You stay focused on production and stay in Capital City. After these few months, when Capital City is stable, you can start setting up branches of Zuixiang Restaurant in other locations."

Qinmeng’s bright eyes shone as she looked at Feng Xuxu and nodded vigorously. She turned to her brother with a gleeful smile, happy she didn’t have to go back home, where she would be confined and restricted, which was not as comfortable as being here.

Beitang Xuan raised an eyebrow and rolled his eyes speechlessly, his head drooping. Going back home, he’d have to think about how to explain to those obstinate elders that his sister wasn’t returning - if worst came to worst, he’d have to invoke the princess’s name to awe them, just to save himself from their scolding, yes, that decided it for him, and with a happier expression, he then shot his sister a flirty wink.

Qinmeng turned her head away, twitching her mouth, refusing to look at her brother’s silly seductive face.

"Tonight, the princess will hold a banquet, as a way to send you off in advance."

"We thank the princess," they said, bowing.

"Dispense with the formalities." Watching them all bowing and making salutations, she felt tired on their behalf.

Zhu Lengqing watched them leave, finally managing to catch her breath.

Summer nights arrived late, and the banquet was set in the garden pavilion. Feng Xuxu saw that they all got along well, drinking one cup after another, seemingly with much to say. She quickly finished a few bites and then excused herself, leaving space for them; if she stayed, they would likely be too reserved.

Dugu Chen was playing with the baby in the room, and as he glanced out the corner of his eye, he saw his lady appear at the door. His mood, which had been dark all day, lightened at the sight of her.

"Done eating?" His beautiful eyes regarded her, seeing that his wife also looked exhausted, he tenderly lifted her into his arms.

Feng Xuxu saw the child was asleep and turned her gaze back to Dugu Chen, showing him a bright smile: "I had some, what about you?"

Looking at her, he shook his head: "Without you, I can’t eat."

Feng Xuxu chuckled at him, took his large hand, and whispered, "Let’s go to the space tonight, I’ll make something delicious for you."

"My wife is so kind." Hugging her arm tightly, his face broke into the first smile of the day.

The two sat quietly for a while, discussing in low voices how to educate their child in the future. As they were in the midst of their argument, the butler rushed in hurriedly, wiping the sweat from his forehead and gasping, "Princess, you should come quickly, something has happened, Beitang Xuan is about to cripple Young Master Jueqing."

"What?" Feng Xuxu stood up in shock, hardly believing that there had been conflict just an hour ago.