I was a stepmother in ancient times, and I led my whole family to wealth.

Chapter 353 The Lotus Root Planting Plan

Dongfang Jin looked at Lu Yunqing with shining eyes and continued, "Even lotus leaves have the effects of clearing summer heat, promoting diuresis, strengthening the spleen and raising yang, cooling blood and stopping bleeding."

It can be used to treat symptoms such as summer heat, external summer dampness, and spleen deficiency diarrhea, and can also be used to relieve various bleeding symptoms.

In addition, the active ingredients in lotus leaves also have the effect of lowering lipids and aiding weight loss.

Lotus leaves can also be used to make lotus leaf porridge, lotus leaf rice wraps, lotus leaf tea, etc.

Especially that beggar's chicken, it can't live without lotus leaves..."

Cang Nanxi swallowed hard as he listened to his daughter's delighted expression.

To be honest, as a prince of a kingdom, he had tasted all sorts of delicious food.

But ever since he came to his daughter's house, the food he has eaten here, including a pickled vegetable, is something he has never eaten before.

Now, when she talks about beggar's chicken, even though I don't know what it is, I can tell from my daughter's squinting expression that it's a delicacy.

Hearing Dongfang Jin's words, Lu Yunqing felt even hungrier; he had become quite accustomed to the food at her house lately.

He couldn't handle a single bite of the food provided by the government office.

"Then there is the lotus flower, which has the effects of dispelling dampness and wind, stopping bleeding and dispersing blood stasis. It can be used to treat summer heat and thirst, hemoptysis, and traumatic injuries."

The active ingredients in lotus flowers also have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, which are beneficial to human health.

Lotus flowers can also be used to make food, such as lotus flower tea, which has a fragrant and delicious taste and has the effect of clearing heat and relieving summer heat.

Lotus flowers can also be used to make lotus porridge, lotus cakes, etc., which are not only delicious but also have certain medicinal properties.

"And then there's the lotus seed, which is sweet and astringent in taste, neutral in nature, and enters the spleen, kidney, and heart meridians."

It has the effects of tonifying the spleen and kidneys, consolidating essence and stopping diarrhea and leukorrhea, and nourishing the heart and calming the mind.

It can treat diseases caused by kidney deficiency, spleen deficiency, diarrhea, etc., and can also treat insomnia and palpitations caused by disharmony between the heart and kidneys.

This lotus seed is very beneficial for men to eat regularly.

Lotus seeds can be eaten fresh or cooked. They are commonly cooked into porridge or lotus seed soup, and can also be used to make pastries and desserts, such as lotus seed cake and rock sugar lotus seeds.

The effects of lotus seeds are that they are bitter and cold in nature, and can clear heart fire and calm the mind. They are usually brewed as tea.

Either way, they'll be useful.

Lu Yunqing and Cang Nanxi asked in unison, "Can it be planted on a large scale?"

After they finished speaking, they looked at each other and then both turned to look at Dongfang Jin.

"Yes, it can be planted anywhere there is water, and also in places that are frequently flooded."

You could dig a reservoir or lake over there... that way the soil could increase the height of the fields.

Water channels and dams can improve flood-prone areas or prevent waterlogging...

“I’ve never been there, but I heard Guo Yuming say that it’s not far from his family’s brickyard.”

"Perfect timing, that's exactly what I was saying about growing lotus roots."

Cang Nanxi nodded repeatedly: "Xiao Jin'er, take out a plan and send it to your cousin."

You wouldn't believe it, but during the rainy season every year, most areas in the Central Plains region experience flooding.

Lu Yunqing nodded in agreement, adding that most of the disaster victims resettled in Ling'an County in previous years came from Zhongzhou.

After listening to their conversation for a while, Dongfang Jin also had a big guess about the Central Plains they were talking about.

It's roughly the area around modern-day Henan.

As you wish, [Green canopies stretch to the sky, reflecting the gentle sun; red lotuses glow on the water, their charm enduring.]

The mud cannot conceal her icy skin and bones; the dew gently falls upon her soft, powdery face.

The croaking of frogs and whispers of dreams fill the summer night; at dawn, the shadows of butterflies swirl around the fragrant isle.

The wind stirs the verdant leaves, their fragrance filling my sleeves; alone I guard the tranquil ripples, my heart heavy with sorrow.

Hearing the languid voice, Dongfang Jin was somewhat excited: "Awake?"

Ruyi stretched out her arm, [She's awake.]

Have you grown taller?

He's grown a head taller.

Is it your head or mine?

Ruyi looked at her own body, gritted her teeth, and said, "You're bullying me!"

Hearing its gritted teeth, Dongfang Jin suppressed a laugh. "How did I bully you? No matter how tall you've grown, you've still grown taller! What's there to fuss about?"

【snort……】

Since the successful cultivation of rice in the royal estate, the Ruyi Realm has not only expanded its area, but Ruyi has also fallen into a deep slumber.

Before Ruyi fell asleep, it said that it might grow taller.

Yu Ying entered the courtyard carrying a basket of eggs and saw the person sitting there. She happily exclaimed, "Miss! You're back!"

"Whose house did you go to collect eggs from?" Dongfang Jin got up happily when he saw Yu Ying return and walked over to look at the eggs she was carrying.

Seeing that she was staring at the eggs in her hand, Yu Ying quickly said, "These eggs were picked up from Yang Jing's house."

Dongfang Jin said with a smile, "Changhua's family raises a lot of chickens and ducks, so this time we probably won't have to run around anymore."

Yu Ying smiled and shook her head: "His business is booming; they can't even keep up with the demand for braised chicken and duck."

His brothers are still collecting chickens and ducks outside, and they never stop.

"I'm so glad I went to her house early today; if I had gone later, all these eggs would have been cooked."

Upon hearing this, Dongfang Jin was also happy for Xu Zhuanghua's family: "By the way, where is Yueying?"

“She went to Xishan with the Madam, and these days she’s been busy working in the vineyards of Xishan with the Young Madam (Empress),” Yu Ying then recounted what had happened during the past few days since she left.

"It seems my cousin's wife is alright, and my nephew is doing well too?"

Yu Ying smiled and said, "It's great. The young mistress goes to the vineyard to work every day and is very happy."

Dongfang Jin nodded: "Go to Third Brother's house. I'm making zongzi tomorrow. Ask Third Sister-in-law if she wants to come and learn."

Cang Nanxi stood up with a smile and said to Dongfang Jin, "Xiao Jin, Cheng Lin is back today. Why don't you invite all his brothers over for a meal?"

I've been here for a while now, but I haven't properly hosted them yet.

And Lin Lizheng and Grandpa Xu, they're both good men, call them over.”

Dongfang Jin clapped her hands in imitation of Aunt Gu's clapping gesture: "That's a good idea. Let's also have them bring their children so our family can have a good time."

Yu Ying put down the basket: "I'll go call them right away."

"Don't forget to go to Aunt Gu's house and have the whole family come over."

"it is good."

After Yu Ying left, Cang Nanxi leaned back in his chair, his brows furrowed, and said to his daughter Dongfang Jin, "Little Jin'er, what do you think should be done about the Gu family in Lingwu Village exchanging Gu Chenglin back then?"

Should we have your cousin handle it, or should we have Gu Yunxiao from the Rongguo Duke's Mansion resolve this issue?

Dongfang Jin pursed his lips, pondered for a moment, and then said, "Father, this matter concerns the reputation of the Rongguo Duke's Mansion."

If the emperor's cousin were to take action, it would likely cause a stir in the court, but it would also be inappropriate to have the eldest brother from the Rongguo Duke's mansion do so.

After all, Gu Si's family is also involved, and Gu Chenglin has a very close relationship with them..."

After that, Dongfang Jin told her father and Lu Yunqing what she had heard from the Ningguo Duke's Mansion, avoiding the important points.

After all, Lu Yunqing's maternal grandfather was the younger brother of the old Duke of Ningguo, and his maternal grandmother was his father's aunt.

After listening, Cang Nanxi gritted his teeth and said, "Hua Yutang is a venomous snake that waits for an opportunity to strike. It seems he has been plotting all these years."

Lu Yunqing nodded in agreement, then looked at Dongfang Jin with a pained expression: "My mother's death was also partly his doing."

I never understood why before, but now that you've explained it, I finally know.

Dongfang Jin asked in surprise, "Is that so?"

Lu Yunqing nodded, her expression lost in memories: "I heard that it was when my mother was pregnant with my sister, and they went to a palace banquet together."

She and your mother-in-law are both daughters of the Duke of Ningguo's family, but they married into completely different social classes.

At that palace banquet, there were those who flattered and bullied my mother, and your mother-in-law came over to speak up for her.

I don't know who pushed your mother-in-law into the water. My mother was right there, and everyone said it was my mother who pushed her...

Later, your mother-in-law was rescued, but she also fell seriously ill as a result…

Lu Yunqing then recounted what she knew in detail.

Dongfang Jin frowned: "Just because of this, he made his father separate from your maternal grandfather's family?"