Zhang Xingyi and Guan Ji stood high and whispered.

Xu Xun stood below. Although he pricked up his ears, he still couldn't hear clearly what the two people were talking about.

Just when he was wondering, Guan Ji turned to him again and asked: "Has your sister Xu Erniang ever been married to someone else?"

When Xu Xun heard this, his heart was startled, and then suddenly started beating loudly.

The daughter of the Li family just entered the Feng Mansion not long ago, so she must be the second mother...

Thinking of this, he quickly replied: "Sister-in-law, no, no, I haven't promised her anything."

Seeing him like this, Zhang Xingyi's eyes flashed with amusement, and the corners of his mouth curled up slightly.

Guan Ji felt someone scratched her arm, and her expression did not change at the moment.

Then he raised his hand very naturally and patted Zhang Xingyi's hand holding his own.

Naturally, Xu Xun didn't know about the secret communication between the two women. He was still thinking happily in his heart: The sister-in-law is indeed very generous. The brother-in-law found the right sister-in-law.

At this time, the second wife of the Xu family had been brought to several people.

She first glanced at Xu Xun with some surprise, as if she was surprised that he appeared here.

"I've met Madam and I've met Shang Gong."

Xu Erniang gave Guan Ji and Zhang Xingyi a blessing in a polite manner.

Guan Ji nodded slightly.

Zhang Xingyi said: "Get up."

Xu Erniang then turned around again and saluted Xu Xun: "I've met my brother."

Xu Xun hurriedly said: "My second mother doesn't have to be like this."

Zhang Xingyi helped Guan Ji walk down the slope, and Guan Ji motioned for the Xu brothers and sisters to follow.

Then he said: "Second Madam, you have worked tirelessly these days to lead people to inspect the farming in Pingxiang. It's really hard on you."

Xu Erniang followed behind, and when she heard this, she quickly replied: "This is my duty, so why bother?"

Guan Ji nodded and pointed in the direction Xu Erniang came from: "Second Lady, do you think there is any shortcomings in Pingxiang's farming?"

"Back to Madam, the farming in Pingxiang is well planned and the students are well coordinated. In addition, the monarchs have great prestige. The Qiang and Hu people all bow their heads and obey orders."

"There are also eight-oxen plows, high-barrel waterwheels and other things, making farming very easy. What I worry about is how to allocate pasture and cultivated land to prevent Han people from competing for land with Hu people."

Xu Xun followed behind. Listening to the questions and answers between Xu Erniang and Guan Ji, he couldn't help but feel a little disappointed. He thought his sister-in-law had called Er Niang over for some good reason.

It turned out to be just asking these questions.

I heard Guan Ji in front say: "There is no need to worry about how to distribute pasture and cultivated land. General Zhang has already led his people to inspect the counties and villages around Pingxiang."

"The Governor's Office of Longyou also agreed, saying that the land north of Pingxiang would be allowed to be settled by the Qiang Protector Colonel. There are few people in Longyou, and even if there is not enough space in Pingxiang, we can continue to the north in the future.

"

Xu Erniang nodded: "In this way, I can rest assured."

At this point, she hesitated before continuing.

"Madam, there is one more thing that I have always wanted to remind you, but I am not very sure. I am afraid that I will be wrong and be regarded as alarmist."

"Tell me about it and see."

"Yes. Over the past few days, I have seen locust eggs in the soil turned up in Pingxiang. I also heard that there was a drought in Longyou last summer and autumn."

When Xu Erniang said this, she glanced at Guan Ji who was walking in front.

Guan Ji walked slowly and leisurely, her posture elegant.

"As far as I know, there are frequent locust plagues after severe droughts. Therefore, I suspect that there may be a locust plague in Longyou this year. Please make preparations as soon as possible."

When Guan Ji heard her mention this, she finally stopped and waved.

Xu Erniang stepped forward quickly.

Guan Ji took Xu Erniang's hand, touched her palm, and then opened her own palm.

He sighed to Xu Erniang: "Back then, my hands were full of calluses. Look, there is still a thin layer of calluses on my hands now."

Xu Erniang didn't understand why Guan Ji suddenly said this.

Guan Ji asked again: "I heard that in the past few years, you have worked hard in Nanxiang and brought out many disciples?"

Before Xu Erniang could answer, Zhang Xingyi next to her interjected.

"People with skills like Xu Erniang will have disciples follow them in Nanxiang. I heard that there are also students from the school."

When Guan Ji heard this, she nodded: "It can be regarded as a meritorious service."

Xu Erniang's face turned red: "Madam, making meritorious deeds is a man's business. How dare I have such thoughts? Don't make fun of me."

Guan Ji's face straightened: "Am I making fun of you? Feng Junhou once said that women can hold up half the sky."

"Farming is the most important thing for the imperial court. You have summarized many methods of farming in Nanxiang. Now that you are transferred to Longyou, it is the time for you to show your skills."

"If you can make achievements in farming, you may become the second Li Mu."

When Guan Ji said this, Xu Erniang had no reaction, but Xu Xun almost fell over with excitement: Sister-in-law, is there something in her words?

"Just because you just said that we should pay attention to the locust plague in Longyou this year, I know that you have a lot of experience in farming. Let me ask you, is there any way to prevent this locust plague?"

When Xu Erniang heard the question, she glanced somewhere involuntarily and replied: "Madam, the best way is to take precautions before they happen."

“How to prevent problems before they happen?”

Guan Ji asked with great interest.

"Locust larvae mostly appear from March to April, which is the best time to exterminate them. Just raise more chickens and ducks and let them out to eat."

"At this time, the locusts have not yet been able to fly, so chickens and ducks can easily prey on them. In this way, not only can locust plagues be prevented, but chickens and ducks can also be fattened easily."

"The second method is to use high-tube water trucks to transport water to soak the land. In flooded land, locust eggs will not melt, and water-irrigated land will produce better grain than dry land. Kill two birds with one stone."

When Guan Ji heard her words, she nodded and turned to look in the direction Xu Erniang had glanced at just now.

There was a large group of young poultry there, including chickens, ducks, and a small number of geese.

They are scattered on the grassy grass, like flowers all over the ground, and even if they are far away, you can still hear their chirping noises.

"Go and call Li Tong over."

Guan Ji gave instructions, and after the maids had gone, she turned to Xu Erniang and asked, "How old is Erniang this year?"

"Back to Madam, I'm twenty-one."

Xu Erniang lowered her eyes and whispered.

"You are twenty-one. Even in Nanxiang, you are not too young at this age." Guan Ji sighed, "I asked your brother, are you not married?"

"yes."

"Then it's considered delayed." Guan Ji took her hand with pity and said, "You can be regarded as a hero of Nanxiang. Now Nanxiang is prosperous whether it is raising pigs or growing vegetables."

"There is no shortage of meat and green vegetables in the workshop and other places. Most of them are due to you. You are considered a hero of Nanxiang. You can't be wronged! Is there anyone you like?"

Although the tone of these words was concerned, Xu Erniang's face suddenly turned pale after hearing it.

Seeing this, Guan Ji narrowed her eyes slightly.

When Xu Xun saw it, he was immediately anxious. He wanted to step forward and speak for his girl who couldn't speak.

However, looking from the side, the tiger girl has a majestic aura. If she steps forward rashly, she is afraid of offending the tiger girl's authority.

So he had to stamp his feet secretly.

At this time, Li Tong could be seen not far away, following the maid with a sword walking towards him.

In this somewhat strange silence, Zhang Xingyi smiled strangely when he saw Xu Erniang's expression.

All she heard was that she suddenly said: "Sister, when I was in Nanxiang, I saw Li Tong sending honey water to the second lady several times in private."

When Xu Erniang heard this, her face turned even pale and bloodless, and even her body started to tremble slightly.

Guan Ji gave Zhang Xingyi an angry look, as if she was blaming her for scaring Xu Erniang.

Then he patted Xu Erniang's hand and said gently: "If you don't like Li Tong, then I will find another good match for you..."

"What?" When Xu Erniang heard Guan Ji's words, she suddenly raised her head and looked at Guan Ji in disbelief.

She, who had always been calm, finally came to her senses at this time and said with some stuttering: "Husband... madam, are you going to give my concubine... to Li, Mr. Li?"

When she mentioned the words "Li Langjun", her face turned from pale to red.

"I've met Madam, Shang Gong."

Li Tong's voice happened to sound at this time.

Like a frightened rabbit, Xu Erniang suddenly scurried behind Guan Ji.

Xu Xun was stunned to see everything in front of him. It was like a head of cold water was poured on his head, and his previous excitement suddenly fell to the bottom.

When he saw Er Niang's mud-stained trousers, he felt even more angry.
To be continued...