Chapter 147 Prosperity
While Xu Wanrong was encountering all kinds of difficulties and setbacks in modern times, Shen Minghui and Lin Yuxi were doing well in Daqian!
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An intersection in Beijing
Citizens crowded on both sides of the road, enthusiastically welcoming the return of the ocean-going fleet. Children squeezed in and out of the crowd, shouting excitedly: "They're back, they're back!" Adults stretched their necks, their eyes full of curiosity and anticipation.
"Look, what rare stuff they brought back this time!" said an old man, stroking his beard.
"I heard there are a lot of animals and plants that we have never seen before!" echoed the young man next to him.
Not far from the crowd, Prince Jing's son Shen Minghui and his wife Lin Yuxi also came hand in hand. Shen Minghui was dressed in splendid clothes and looked majestic, while Lin Yuxi was dignified, beautiful, gentle and generous.
"Madam, the return of this fleet will surely bring new surprises to our Daqian." Shen Minghui turned his head to look at Lin Yuxi, his eyes full of smiles.
Lin Yuxi nodded gently and said softly: "My husband has worked hard to plan, and this is the result you deserve."
As he was talking, the leader of the fleet came hurriedly and saluted Shen Minghui: "Prince, this voyage has yielded a lot of rewards. Not only did we bring back many exotic flowers and plants, but also some animals that we have never seen before. Moreover, we discovered a rich gold mine in the New World!"
Shen Minghui waved his hand and said, "Quick, show it to me!"
Boxes of items were brought in front of them. When they were opened, they contained colorful exotic birds, strange-looking fruits, and some metal ores that had never been seen before.
"This is really a treasure!" Shen Minghui couldn't help but exclaimed.
Lin Yuxi leaned over to check out the plants, thinking about how to promote their cultivation: "My husband, if these high-yield crops can be widely planted in Daqian, the people's food supply will increase significantly."
Shen Minghui agreed deeply: "Madam is right. Come, send these things for research as soon as possible to find a suitable method for planting."
"Yes!" The subordinate took the order and left.
Back at the palace, the two children laughed and threw themselves into Lin Yuxi's arms.
"Mom, Dad, you're finally back." The eldest son Shen Yu blinked and asked, "What fun things did you bring this time?"
The youngest daughter Shen Yue also shouted: "I want one too, I want one too!"
Lin Yuxi gently touched the children's heads: "Don't be impatient, babies, I'll let you see enough later."
On the other side, in the court, the emperor was very pleased to hear the return of the ocean-going fleet.
"My nephew has made great contributions to Daqian." The emperor said to his ministers.
The ministers echoed: "Prince Jing and his wife have indeed made great contributions."
The emperor thought for a moment and said, "Pass on my order to reward the meritorious officials who have returned from the ocean this time."
After the court was dismissed, Shen Minghui and Lin Yuxi received an imperial edict and went to the palace to meet the emperor.
Shen Minghui and Lin Yuxi did not dare to delay and hurriedly changed into court robes and entered the palace.
Inside the palace, the emperor sat in the imperial study, looking at the two of them with a smile on his face.
"Minghui, Yuxi, you and your wife have made great contributions to Daqian over the years. I am very pleased!" said the emperor.
Shen Minghui quickly bowed and said, "Thank you for the praise, Uncle Emperor. This is the duty of a subject."
Lin Yuxi also knelt slightly: "It is my honor to be able to share the worries of the emperor's uncle and to benefit the people of Daqian."
The emperor smiled and nodded: "What do you think about the gold mine?"
Shen Minghui cupped his hands and said, "Uncle Emperor, I think we can assign someone to manage it. If we mine it properly, it will surely enrich the national treasury."
The emperor agreed, "Well, as you say. Also, what are your plans for the new plants and animals you brought back?"
Shen Minghui bowed and said, "Your Majesty, I think we can use the new crops we brought back to promote their cultivation throughout the country, increase food production, and solve the problem of food and clothing for the people."
The emperor nodded in agreement: "Very good, then I will leave this matter to you. Yuxi, your midwife training class is also very successful, I will reward you generously."
Lin Yuxi hurriedly thanked him: "Thank you, Uncle Emperor. It is my honor to be able to help the women and children of Daqian."
After coming out of the palace, Shen Minghui breathed a sigh of relief.
"There are so many rules in this palace, which makes people nervous every time," said Shen Minghui.
Lin Yuxi glanced at him in reproach: "You, after all these years, you still can't change your temper."
"Hahahaha, I can't change it. No matter how many worlds I go through, I, Shen Minghui, am still the same..."
"A free and easy-going person." Lin Yuxi took it with a smile!
"Hahahaha, you really understand me, my lady!" Shen Minghui laughed heartily, "But it's also a good experience to play role-playing games occasionally! This world needs novelty!"
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After returning to the palace, the two did not take time to rest, and immediately gathered everyone to discuss specific matters.
A few days later, Shen Minghui led people to various places to promote the planting of new crops. In the fields, he personally demonstrated the farming methods and patiently explained them to the farmers.
"Fellow villagers, this new crop has high yield and is drought-resistant. As long as we take good care of it, we will definitely have a good harvest." Shen Minghui said loudly.
The farmers gathered around and looked at it curiously.
"Sir, is it really as good as you say?" asked an old farmer.
Shen Minghui patted his chest and assured: "Don't worry, everyone, you will know after trying it."
At the same time, Lin Yuxi was also busy inspecting midwife training classes in various places and guiding new students in their studies.
"How is everyone's study going recently?" Lin Yuxi asked.
A midwife replied, "Princess, the sisters are very attentive and want to serve more women."
Lin Yuxi nodded with satisfaction: "That's good. We must put what we have learned into practice to ensure the safety of mother and baby."
After a period of hard work, new crops were widely planted in Daqian, grain production increased significantly, and people's lives improved. Midwife training classes also became more and more popular, and many women benefited greatly.
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One day, Lin Yuxi was doing accounts in the study when her personal maid ran over in a hurry: "Princess, it's bad. The young master and the young lady are arguing."
Lin Yuxi put down the pen in her hand, stood up and said, "What are these two little guys doing again?"
When I arrived at the children's room, I saw the brother and sister arguing with each other.
"This is my toy, you are not allowed to snatch it!" Shen Yu tightly protected the wooden horse in his arms.
Shen Yue was not to be outdone: "If you want to grab it, I want to play too!"
Lin Yuxi walked over and said gently, "Okay, babies, stop arguing. Come and talk to mother."
She held the two children's hands and asked softly, "Yu'er, tell me first, why do you think this wooden horse is yours?"
Shen Yu said angrily: "Mom, I have always liked this wooden horse. I have been playing with it for a long time."
Lin Yuxi looked at Shen Yue again: "What about Yue'er, why do you want this Trojan horse too?"
Shen Yue said aggrievedly: "I just saw my brother playing with it, and I thought it was really fun. I want to play it too!"
Lin Yuxi smiled and said, "So that's how it is. Yu'er, I've never played with it before. Today, I'll let you play with it for a quarter of an hour, and then the wooden horse will be back to you, okay? As for Yue'er, you have to thank your brother for sharing the toy with you, okay?"
The brother and sister looked at each other, and Shen Yu nodded: "Okay." Shen Yue also said sweetly: "Thank you, brother."
Seeing the children reconcile, Lin Yuxi felt relieved.