Dressed as a farmer's widow, she brought her daughter to stock up on food and reached the top

Chapter 375 Letter of Introduction

Tian Guilan gritted her teeth and looked at Dongmei fiercely, her eyes full of warning, as if they could spit out fire.

Dongmei, however, didn't care at all. She rolled her eyes, then turned to Cuihua and continued, "Sister Cuihua, you must keep the money from selling the dried sweet potatoes. You can buy a piglet to raise later. The piglets are white and chubby, and very cute."

When Cuihua heard this, a bright smile blossomed on her face, and her eyes became crescent moons. She took Tian Guilan's hand and said happily, "Mom, we want to raise piglets at home too!"

When Tian Guilan heard this, she felt like she was in a state of confusion and wanted to cry.

She lamented in her heart that she had to take care of the whole family all day long, and she was already exhausted. Now there was Cuihua, who was a headache, and now she had to take care of another pig.

But she knew she couldn't refuse Cuihua, otherwise she would be the one locked in the pigpen at night. So Tian Guilan forced a smile and said, "Okay, child, I will listen to you."

"Okay, it's getting late, I won't bother you anymore." Dongmei said with a smile, then straightened her clothes, "Cuihua, come and chat with me when you have time."

After saying this, she walked out of the Zhao family's yard with a sharp step, without looking back. Tian Guilan looked at her leaving back, and for a moment she was a little stunned.

Was she being plotted against?

Pingyang County

Wu Baixi said respectfully to Fusu, "Sir, look, this is the city wall that has been repaired by mixing the soil according to the recipe provided by Old Lady Zhang from Futian Village."

At this time, Wu Baixi and Fusu were standing in front of the newly repaired Pingyang County city wall.

I saw that the city wall had been completely renovated. The wall, which was originally dilapidated and full of traces of time, now looked particularly solid and thick under the sunlight. The newly repaired part was integrated with the old city wall.

Crown Prince Fusu nodded slightly and praised, "Not bad." There was a hint of relief in his eyes. After all, the repair of the city wall was crucial to the defense of Pingyang County.

Then, he couldn't help but sigh, "I didn't expect that there would be such a person in Futian Village who could provide such a practical prescription."

After he finished speaking, a trace of regret flashed in his eyes, "It's a pity that we met the corrupt official Liu Guozhong. If he hadn't embezzled money, the city wall of Pingyang County would not be so dilapidated, and why would we have to spend so much effort to repair it." After he finished speaking, a trace of resentment and helplessness appeared on Fusu's face.

Then, Wu Baixi solemnly told Prince Fusu: "My lord, all the glutinous rice needed to repair the city wall was provided by Xiuying from Futian Village. In order to support the repair work of the city wall, she worked tirelessly and even took out all her own stored grain, donating a total of 500 kilograms of grain." Wu Baixi's tone was full of admiration and gratitude.

"I am fully aware of the significance of this matter and have reported it in detail to the court. I believe that it won't be long before the court commends Xiuying. Her selfless dedication and dedication to the welfare of the people are truly admirable, and she should receive due recognition and rewards." Wu Baixi's eyes were full of anticipation.

Upon hearing this, Crown Prince Fusu nodded slightly, an expression of admiration on his face: "Such a righteous act should serve as a model for all. The court will certainly not let her down."

Crown Prince Fusu stood where he was, frowning slightly, thinking to himself: It's already difficult for a widow with seven maids to survive in this world, but it's really amazing that she can still earn such a fortune.

His eyes revealed a hint of doubt and curiosity. "I'd like to meet her and see if she's just living up to her reputation." If she truly possesses extraordinary abilities, she could be employed by the court and benefit the people. If she's just in name only, then I'll have a clearer idea.

Fusu's eyes were firm, and he spoke in a resounding voice, "I am going to visit Futian Village incognito. Sir Wu, only you know about this itinerary. Do you understand? This matter must not be leaked at all."

Wu Baixi hurriedly bowed and replied solemnly, "I know, but I will keep it a secret. I will immediately write a letter of introduction stating that Your Highness is a distant relative of mine. Your Highness can use this letter to enter Futian Village, which will make things easier for you."

Upon hearing this, Fusu frowned, waved his sleeves, and said dissatisfiedly: "I am the crown prince, how can I not be able to enter a small village? That would be a huge joke! I will go there in disguise without a letter of introduction, just to see what this Futian Village looks like." Fusu's tone was full of confidence and majesty, and there was no room for doubt.

Fusu and his long-servant Zhui Ying rode at full speed, traveling day and night without stopping for two days and two nights, and finally arrived at Futian Village.

Both of them looked tired, but when they saw the scene at the village entrance, they couldn't help but widen their eyes and show surprise.

A broad moat surrounded the village entrance, empty of water and lined with sharpened bamboo strips. The surrounding wall, a mixture of mud and stone, towered high, thick and imposing. The massive wooden gate was even taller and more solid, exuding an air of simplicity and solemnity.

Fusu looked surprised and said in disbelief: "Zhuiying, are you sure this is a village? Not a county town?" His voice was full of confusion and shock.

Zhuiying was also shocked. Hearing Fusu's question, he hurriedly replied, "My lord, according to the map given by Lord Wu, this is Futian Village. It is absolutely true. I would never dare to make a mistake." Zhuiying's tone was very firm, and his eyes were also full of disbelief.

"Hey, you two, what are you doing?" A rough voice came. Today it was Ma Ergun's turn to be on duty on the lookout tower. He had sharp eyes and saw the two men from a distance.

Zhuiying sat in the carriage and hurriedly bowed, a smile on his face, and said respectfully, "My dear brother, we are just passing through here. As we are in a hurry, could you please let us go through the village?"

Ma Ergun frowned, waved his hand, and said loudly: "You should go somewhere else! Outsiders are not allowed to enter our village. This is the rule. If you want to pass through the village, don't even think about setting foot in the village unless you have a letter of introduction." His attitude was firm and there was no room for negotiation. After he finished speaking, he folded his hands on his chest and stared at Fusu and Zhuiying.

"letter of introduction?"

A trace of annoyance appeared on Fusu's face, and he felt a little regretful in his heart. He couldn't help but think to himself: If he had known earlier, he shouldn't have been so reckless and accepted the letter from Wu Baixi.

Now, if Concubine Sun and her group knew that he was turned away during his incognito visit, they would make a big fuss in front of the emperor, saying that he was incompetent and a fool, and contact the ministers in the court to depose him.

The more Fusu thought about it, the more uneasy he felt. He kept thinking about how to deal with it...