bayedsolid Chapter 444 Putting Pressure on the Lu Family!
Chapter 444 Putting Pressure on the Lu Family!
Over the next few days, Mu Xin Nuan was taken directly to Qinghui Pavilion by Duanmu Chuze every day, and Mu Xin Nuan's main purpose was to read a large number of books.
That day, Duanmu Chuze was discussing stone carving with everyone when Mu Xinnuan came in with people, looking very excited.
What's got you so happy?
"Aze, look what I found!"
Duanmu Chuze took the book from her and saw that it contained information about a potato.
"This? Can it be used as a staple food?" Duanmu Chuze was stunned for a moment, then realized that the so-called "yangyu" was actually potato. This crop could indeed be steamed and eaten as a staple food, and it could also make people feel full, unlike some other vegetables and coarse grains, which would make them hungry again very quickly.
"Anuan, where did you find these?"
Duanmu Chuze became more and more delighted as he read on. The back even recorded the growing conditions for potatoes and how to cultivate them. This was simply a godsend!
"Your Highness, the Princess must have flipped through hundreds of books to find this. Otherwise, how could she have found it? How could someone like Your Highness read such books in your daily life?"
Duanmu Chuze was taken aback. He flipped the book over and saw that it was a collection of miscellaneous notes, mainly about crops. Normally, he would never have bothered to look at such a book.
He smiled slightly embarrassedly, "Mr. Liu, why don't you take a look first?"
Liu Yi had long found it strange that the princess frequently visited his study to consult books. He had learned from his son-in-law, Lu Shaofeng, that this princess was no ordinary young lady, and was not merely skilled in needlework. Upon meeting her today, he was indeed impressed by her extraordinary nature.
Furthermore, given that the prince had repeatedly emphasized that the ideas for planting medicinal herbs and stone carvings were inspired and reminded by the princess, Liu Yi's curiosity about this young princess intensified.
After everyone had seen it, they all said it was worth a try, because the requirements for growing conditions for potatoes are extremely low. Moreover, this kind of crop has a high yield, which can greatly alleviate the food shortage problem in Yan.
Moreover, the princess ordered people to copy down all the effects of potatoes on the human body, and then have them circulated among everyone. Only then did they realize that potatoes, which look inconspicuous, can actually be considered a medicinal herb!
"Potatoes can be used to treat stomach pain, rib pain, carbuncles, eczema, and burns. This food is neutral in nature, sweet in taste, and non-toxic. It can strengthen the spleen and stomach, replenish qi, regulate the middle jiao, relieve pain, and promote bowel movements. It is particularly effective for patients with weak spleen and stomach, indigestion, gastrointestinal upset, and abdominal pain. Therefore, even if the potato yield is too high and cannot be consumed, it doesn't matter. It can be processed into medicine through certain methods. If you don't believe me, you can go to a traditional Chinese medicine shop and ask if they have such a medicinal herb."
"Your Highness is indeed very knowledgeable; we humble servants are ashamed of our own inferiority." Liu Yi was the first to bow, which was undoubtedly the most apt evaluation of the princess.
“Mr. Liu, you mustn’t! I am but a sheltered young lady, how could I compare to the broad knowledge of Mr. Liu and all the other officials? Today’s events were merely a coincidence. Aze, I will not disturb your discussion of important matters any longer, I will take my leave now.”
"Yes, it's cold, remember to bring a hand warmer."
"Alright." Mu Xin Nuan didn't even bow, and turned to leave. The prince showed no dissatisfaction whatsoever. To everyone else, this immediately made them understand the weight this princess held in the prince's heart!
Each of them understood the situation and, upon returning home, would surely instruct their wives and children to treat the Princess with utmost respect in the future.
Not long after Mu Xin Nuan returned to Yi Jing Garden, Song Mama came to report that Jin Mama had arrived and claimed that she had urgent business to discuss with the Princess.
Mu Xin Nuan frowned. Could it be that something went wrong with the Liu family?
"Quickly, let her in."
"Yes, princess."
Aunt Fang's face darkened slightly. At this moment, Mr. Liu and Lu Shaofeng were both highly valued by the Prince. Moreover, it was said that Mr. Liu had indeed come up with many strategies for the Prince to govern Yan. If something happened to Liu Shi at this time, I'm afraid not only the Princess Consort, but even the Prince would be furious!
"This servant greets Your Highness." Granny Jin bowed respectfully, her attitude no longer as arrogant as it had been in the capital.
"Get up. Why are you in such a hurry to see me? Has something gone wrong with Sister Liu?"
"Your Highness, this is the confession I obtained from the Lu residence."
"Confession?" Mu Xin Nuan was truly stunned this time. Why was she interrogating the servants of the Lu family?
"What exactly happened? Tell me in detail."
"Your Highness, the day before yesterday, this servant and Sister Liu discovered that someone had put a red drug in the eldest young mistress's food. Although the amount was small, it was enough to cause the eldest young mistress to have abdominal pain. However, after this servant informed the eldest young mistress, we did not make a fuss. Instead, shortly after the young mistress finished her meal, we only said that the young mistress had a persistent abdominal pain."
"After that, I sent someone from the young mistress's side to keep an eye on the kitchen. They discovered that one of the cooks went to the second young mistress's courtyard to report something. When she came out, she had an extra large silver ingot on her. After I asked the young mistress for permission, I tricked her into going to the young mistress's courtyard. After I scared her, she confessed everything."
"So, this was orchestrated by that Yang family member?" Mu Xin Nuan was surprised that these two nannies were so efficient, obtaining the cook's confession without her having to give any further instructions.
"Yes, Your Highness."
Mu Xin Nuan thought for a moment, and realized that Yang Shi was also a ruthless person, so she was afraid...
Where is that cook now?
"Your Highness, we servants have naturally witnessed such underhanded tactics. No one who has done such a thing has ever come out unscathed. So, we gave this cook a suggestion: she should say that her elderly mother is seriously ill and she needs to go back to take care of her, and then leave the mansion."
At this point, Granny Jin looked up at Mu Xin Nuan and said, "I sent out the two guards you assigned to the young mistress. The cook was attacked shortly after leaving the city gate. Fortunately, our people came to her rescue. She was only frightened and is fine."
Mu Xin Nuan smiled slightly, "Not bad! This task was handled very well. Aunt Fang, you should go with her personally, and then deliver this statement and that cook directly to Lord Lu. Tell him what I said: if Lord Lu cannot give me an explanation, then I will personally teach him a lesson. At that time, it won't just be one of Lu's daughters-in-law who will lose face."
"Yes, princess."