The Royal Family's Orphan is on the Rise

Chapter 203 Potato Rice, Su Yuning Arrives in the Suburbs of Beijing

It was the first time for everyone to try potato rice, and they all squatted on the ground and ate happily.

Shen Jiarou was also tasting the food made by the peasant women with wooden chopsticks.

"Don't mention it, it's quite delicious."

Madam Su sneered, "The seasoning is sufficient, and the basic cooking skills are good, so the dish won't be too bad."

Zhen Luosang smiled and said, "Mammy is right. Following the princess is a blessing."

Shen Jiarou stared at the potato rice in the bowl, and Ruan Qingling leaned over in confusion.

"Princess, what's wrong with this potato rice?"

"No, I just think it would taste better if we stir-fried some chives."

Zhang Zirou and Zheng Shutong were confused by what they heard.

Bao Zhiqing probably understood what the princess meant. "How about chives and cilantro?"

Hearing this, Shen Jiarou's eyes lit up.

"Scallions are fine, but forget about cilantro. Many people can't eat it."

She couldn't get used to it either.

Xu Zhi was eating while holding the bowl. "Then let them try it tonight."

The village chiefs are responsible for order and arrangement, especially supervising the people in their own village.

Each village head is responsible for registering people in the morning, noon and evening, and also supervises the villagers.

Each clan leader is responsible for registering various expenses and supervising his own clan members.

After the meal, Shen Jiarou and others lay down in the carriage and fell asleep.

Zhang Zirou had sensitive ears. When she heard footsteps, she lifted the curtain to look and found that there were many villagers.

"Princess, wake up."

Shen Jiarou, Nanny Su and others who were sleeping soundly were awakened.

Shen Jiarou yawned. "Have you had dinner yet?"

Zhang Zirou blushed and said, "Princess, we just finished eating not long ago."

Shen Jiarou also remembered and smiled awkwardly.

"Princess, there are many villagers nearby."

Shen Jiarou looked at Nanny Su who had just woken up, and they both stood up and looked outside.

Zheng Shutong was surprised, "Why are there so many people?"

Shen Jiarou pursed her lips and thought, "Maybe they envy others for having jobs. Why don't we find something for them to do?"

Madam Su was stunned. "Is there anything else we can do?"

"Isn't spring planting coming soon?"

Madam Su was startled. "Princess, isn't it too early now?"

Shen Jiarou shook her head. “Don’t be afraid. Plowing the fields, tilling the soil, and irrigating the fields all take time.”

Everyone was shocked. It seemed like this wouldn't take long, right?

"Master chef, go and call the village heads here."

Bao Zhiqing took the order and withdrew, and the village heads soon came over.

"Common people meet the princess."

"Go back and inform them that I will start plowing the fields, irrigating the farmland, and sowing. I will recruit 100 people to work, both men and women, and four more to cook. Each person will be paid 20 cents a day, with three meals provided."

When the village heads heard this, they immediately bowed and said, "Yes, Princess."

The sound of gongs was heard again in the four villages, and villagers came to the scene upon hearing the news.

"Village chief, what's wrong?"

"Quietly, listen to me. Princess Yongkang wants to recruit 20 people from each of our four villages, including Yushu Village, to plow the fields, irrigate and sow, and one cook. The salary is 20 cents a day, including three meals.

Anyone who wants to come, please sign up here.”

When the villagers heard this, they were ecstatic.

"Village Chief, I'm coming."

The crowd was in an uproar for a moment, and the village chief continued to beat the gong.

"Be quiet. As long as you are diligent, don't try to cheat and make a living." Humph, you little bastards.

Not long after, the chief of Yushu Village selected twenty-one people and brought them to Nanny Su.

"Madam Su, please take a look."

Nanny Su glanced at each of them and was very satisfied. She thought that the people chosen by these village chiefs were pretty good and they didn't seem to be dishonest.

"Butler, take them down and make arrangements."

Shen Jiarou's actions had already caused a stir in the Ministry of Industry.

"I wonder how those four colleagues are doing over there."

Someone chuckled, "With Princess Yongkang here, she will definitely enjoy the best food and drinks, haha."

The others chimed in with laughter, “Haha.”

East Palace

The prince stood in the study with his hands behind his back, looking at the paintings on the wall.

Luo Cheng walked in and saw his master staring at the painting in a daze, full of confusion.

"Prince, it's time for lunch."

"Okay, serve the food."

He hadn't seen his sister for two days and didn't know how the girl was doing.

He just sat down and asked Luo Cheng.

"Where's the princess?"

Luo Cheng thought for a moment and said, "The princess went to the outskirts of Beijing. I heard that she asked for four officials from the Ministry of Works."

The prince's face, which was as gentle as jade, was now frowned.

"Have you found out clearly?"

"They said they were building a house." He didn't know how big the princess wanted to build, so even people from the Ministry of Revenue were mobilized.

The prince decided to go and check on his sister one day. This sister is very troublesome and he must not let the hard-earned money go to waste.

At the same time, Emperor Shun of Yuan also received a report from the secret guards.

"The princess wants to build another house? She also wants to take away four officials from the Ministry of Works?" What is this girl planning to do next.

The secret guard knelt on one knee and bowed, "Yes, master. And the princess has already started recruiting people to plow the fields and sow seeds. I'm afraid it has already started."

Two days later, Master Fu and Mr. Xie also heard the news.

"Master, you said the princess went to the farm outside Beijing again?"

Master Fu hesitated for a moment and said, "Yes, I heard that they are going to build another house."

The wife of the Grand Tutor was deeply impressed by the bright and charming little girl, who was also her master's student.

"Have you heard what the house is used for?"

Master Fu shook his head, "I don't know yet."

Should he send someone to investigate, or should he send someone to ask directly?

Xie Mansion

Mr. Xie and Su Yuning were having dinner at the dining table. Seeing her husband's brows still furrowed, she looked up in confusion.

"Master, is there anything that is not done?"

"Not really. Madam, have you heard about the princess building a house?" The princess didn't seem to come to the mansion for some time.

Su Yuning was stunned, then shocked.

"Ah, building another house? Do you know what it's for?"

I didn’t hear the princess say she wanted to build a house some time ago.

How about she take some time to go and have a look?

It was already the morning of the second day when Su Yuning arrived at the outskirts of Beijing by carriage.

The coachman put the pedals in place, and Nanny Sun helped her wife get off the carriage.

"Ma'am, be careful."

After Su Yuning stood still, she looked forward and found several people under a big tree.

"Ma'am, the princess is over there."

There is a stone table and four stone benches here. The stone table is square in shape, and several people in the middle are carving grid patterns.

"Princess, why are we carving this?"

Shen Jiarou said calmly, "Play chess."

When Zhen Luosang heard this, she immediately imagined the princess playing chess here, while she was making tea and pouring water beside her, Qingling was fanning the princess, and several guards were standing guard nearby. It must be so cool.

Zhang Zirou looked at someone who was distracted again and sighed helplessly.

"Losang, you're not imagining things in your mind again, are you?"

Lausanne, who was guessed at, is still stubborn.

"I guessed wrong." She didn't want to tell them in advance, so she could be happy in her heart for a while.

The master and his two servants approached and stared blankly ahead.

"Madam, the princess has thought of something fun again."

The two looked at each other again, and the guards behind them also looked forward curiously.

"Princess."

Hearing the familiar voice, Shen Jiarou, who was holding the hand warmer, turned around.

"Master's wife? Why are you here?"