BXBX NOVEL Chapter 1298: Working
Alternatively, she could provide additional seedlings next spring.
When the housekeeper of the East Palace relayed this information to the Princess Consort, an inner sense of joy filled her. She held the belief that Shao Yunduan, at such a young age, had displayed remarkable capabilities and made significant contributions.
However, the Princess Consort refrained from giving an immediate affirmative response. Instead, she decided to discuss it with the Crown Prince first.
This approach was discreet and would avoid any potential gossip, wouldn’t it?
The Crown Prince nodded in agreement.
He cherished his grandchildren’s family deeply, but he found himself in a delicate position where even seemingly minor decisions could have significant ramifications. He needed to exercise caution.
The Princess Consort praised Shao Yunduan’s thoughtfulness, and the Crown Prince couldn’t help but smile in agreement.
Indeed, Shao Yunduan was a commendable individual.
After receiving the manager’s response, Qiao Xuan led Songshi, Qingyan, Liqiu, and Lixia to the fields, where they acquired more than a hundred new seedlings, along with a hundred mother plants. Qiao Xuan used her exceptional abilities to nurture them, ensuring their survival unless they were neglected for an extended period.
Upon receiving the strawberry seeds, the East Palace manager planted them in the palace’s back garden. Curious, the Princess Consort took her daughter-in-law and grandchildren to see the progress.
The mother plants bore many ripe red strawberries, as well as some pinkish, half-ripened ones, nestled amidst the lush green leaves, creating an adorable sight.
The imperial great-grandchildren had tasted these strawberries before and eagerly remembered their sweet and fragrant flavor. Their delight was evident as they feasted their eyes on the fruit. The Princess Consort instructed her servants to carefully pick the ripe strawberries and wash them, allowing both in-laws and grandchildren to enjoy their time in the garden, savoring the fresh strawberries and creating cherished memories.
The Princess Consort couldn’t help but shower Shao Yunduan with silent praise – his intellect and thoughtfulness were truly remarkable!
It was no surprise that even someone as arrogant as Tian Shanshan admired him.
What set him apart was his fearlessness in the face of power, combined with his unwavering devotion to his original wife, a rarity indeed.
However, it was somewhat regrettable.
How splendid it would have been if such a talent were still unattached! The Princess Consort entertained the idea of being his matchmaker willingly.
With some respite, Qiao Xuan could finally focus on household matters.
Despite selling a substantial quantity of strawberries, they still had plenty for their own consumption. The garden’s watermelons had ripened as well. They selected a few, brought them home, and sliced them open, revealing their delightful sweetness.
As the weather grew hotter, Qiao Xuan preferred to stay indoors and avoid the scorching heat. Preparing delicious food at home brought her a sense of relaxation and contentment.
One day, an aunt from the neighborhood, accompanied by her grandson, knocked on the door. She inquired if there were any more strawberries available, mentioning that Officer Shao had given them some previously, and her children loved them. She hoped to treat the kids to more if possible.
Qiao Xuan, with regret, asked Lixia to offer some candied fruits to the neighbor’s child, explaining that the strawberries had all been sold. She added, “We’ve even booked one tea house, and we’re barely managing to keep enough for that!”
It was evident that these strawberries were considered a delicacy that many people had heard of. Qiao Xuan couldn’t help but suspect that this neighbor was well aware of the strawberries’ value, especially since she had offered them to the tea house as well.