Exiled to Lingnan, the Crown Prince's wife raises children, cultivates the land, and leads the

"Madam, please speak freely about what is wrong."

Zhuang Li was stiff, slightly bowing, his eyes filled with a fawning smile and nervousness.

"Being the village head is actually a small matter."

Chu Zheng immediately noticed the tension and stiffness of the village head, and she smiled and said, "It is I who have troubled the village head."

Her smile instantly put Zhuang Lizheng at ease. As long as he hadn't made a mistake, he laughed heartily and said, "Madam Chu, please don't hesitate to ask if there's anything I can do to help."

Zhuang Lizheng has returned to being the honest and simple farmer he always was.

"Here's the thing, my Tangtang really likes An'an, so I'm planning to build a house here. Do you think there's a suitable place?"

Chu Zheng's words left the village head stunned for a moment.

Zhuang Li looked incredulously at Su Tang, who was happily watching the rabbits in the corner of the yard. Everyone in the village knew that she was the daughter of the county magistrate. If they ran into her, they would talk to her or give her some of their treats.

Just because Su Tang likes to play with An An, they want to build a house here?

Isn't this a waste of money?

Zhuang Lizheng's throat tightened, but he swallowed back all the words he wanted to say. He smiled and asked, "It's a good thing that Madam Chu wants to build a house in our village. I just wonder, where would Madam Chu like to build the house?"

"The Jin family's house is in a remote area, at the end of the village. How about building it in... Yangjiaoli? That's in the center of the village, close to the sugar mill and the county seat."

Zhuang Li was thinking of the best place and was already wondering where there was any vacant land in Yangjiao that he could build a house.

"No need, just build it there."

Chu Zheng pointed to a hill not far from the Jin family's house and said, "That piece of land is spacious; would it be suitable to build a house there?"

"Isn't this a bit off-center?"

Zhuang Lizheng spoke tactfully, saying, "That's a wasteland; because it's full of stones, nobody wants to grow vegetables there."

"It's not remote at all. It's right across from the Jin family's house. They can hear you if you shout. It's very convenient for Tangtang to go play with An'an."

As Chu Zheng spoke, he asked, "Village head, I want to buy that piece of land. That shouldn't be a problem, right? The villagers shouldn't have any objections, should they?"

"No problem, of course we have no objections. It's a great thing for our village that Madam Chu is willing to stay here!"

The village head immediately replied, "The people in our village are very welcoming."

"Yes, the people in our village are very welcoming."

The old woman quickly chimed in, "Hongxi Village, I've heard that the county magistrate owns a manor there. I've also heard that whenever the magistrate goes to Hongxi Village, he looks around and even gives some pointers, helping a few young men in the village go to school!"

If this were to happen in their village, wouldn't there be young people who could go to school?

None of the Leng family's children went to school. It wasn't that Granny Leng didn't want to send them to school, but... Leng Yu and the others used to go to the county school, but after attending a few times, they would come back crying and refuse to go to school again.

Later, the Leng family found out it was because of the Kong family's children, who treated the Leng family's children as lackeys and servants, bossing them around.

So the Leng family gave up on this idea.

Now that my great-grandson is of school age, if only he could be guided by the county magistrate and go to school...

"Madam Chu, choosing a location and building a house are important matters, sir..."

The villagers were overjoyed that the county magistrate's wife would come here to build a house; it was a wonderful thing!

"You're right, it is indeed a big deal. So, I brought a fortune teller with me. We'll pick an auspicious day, draw up the blueprints for the house, and then construction will begin."

As Chu Zheng spoke, he asked, "Village head, is there anyone to help with the work during this off-season?"

Yes, yes, yes.

Zhuang Li patted his chest and said, "Don't worry, Madam Chu, if you want to build a house, there are plenty of able-bodied men in the village."

A few days ago, all the young men in the village went to Mita Prefecture to dig cassava, so they are currently free.

"OK."

Chu Zheng said, "I'll contact you again when the construction of the houses starts. Don't worry, the wages won't be less."

"Madam Chu, wages are not required."

Zhuang Lizheng repeatedly said that it was an honor to work for the county magistrate.

"That won't work."

Chu Zheng said with a stern face, "My master said that just because he is a county magistrate, he cannot take advantage of the villagers; otherwise, wouldn't he become a corrupt official?"

"Perfect timing! My husband wants to see how well the sorghum and other crops brought from overseas have been grown. Once we move to the village, we can see them up close!"

Chu Zheng spoke up, smiling, "If sorghum really grows successfully, the villagers will have another source of food to fill their stomachs!"

"Your Excellency is wise! It is a blessing for us, the people of Chaosheng County, to have such a good magistrate!"

Upon hearing this, Zhuang Lizheng was overjoyed.

Cheng Qiqi stood aside and listened to the whole thing. She wasn't surprised at all that Chu Zheng wanted to build a house next door. It was obvious that Chu Zheng and Magistrate Su doted on their daughter!

Tangtang and An'an get along well. Tangtang is here and doesn't have anorexia; she can eat normally. If it were her... she would make the same choice.

"Mom, I went to pick rabbit grass with Tangtang!"

Jin Suian grabbed a chive pancake and stuffed it into her mouth, then hurriedly slung her little basket over her shoulder and headed off to pick rabbit grass!

"An'an, finish eating before you leave."

Cheng Qiqi, holding a bowl of porridge, reminded, "You can't run and jump around while eating, otherwise your body won't digest properly."

"oh."

Jin Sui'an ate the pancake with big bites, occasionally taking a sip of porridge. Just looking at the scene made the pancakes seem incredibly delicious!

Su Tang, who was standing to the side, was also infected by the atmosphere. She ate her pancake in small bites, taking a bite of pancake and a sip of porridge. This was a huge contrast to Jin Sui'an's wolfing down his food!

"Eat slowly!"

Cheng Qiqi had no expectations for her daughter's eating habits. From childhood to adulthood, her daughter not only had an amazing appetite, but also a better appetite than others!

Of course, he's also very strong!

Every time Cheng Qiqi sees her daughter eating, she feels that her daughter has the potential to become a mukbang streamer!

Everything tastes delicious in my daughter's mouth!

"I'm done eating."

After finishing the last mouthful of porridge, Jin Sui'an raised the back of her hand and wiped it. Looking at Su Tang, who was eating her pancakes and porridge elegantly, she felt embarrassed. She clutched her skirt and said, "Mom, I... I just ate a little too fast."

"Yes, it's a bit too fast."

Looking at her daughter's little expressions and movements, Cheng Qiqi could hardly hide the smile in her eyes.

"An'an, you're eating so well! Watching you eat makes me hungry too."

Chu Zheng spoke up, saying, "I brought some meat and bones today. I heard that Qi Qi's bone broth is delicious? Like bone broth noodles?"

"No problem."

Cheng Qiqi patted her chest and assured him.

"Sister-in-law, aren't you going to the shop today?"

Jin Xue'er, who was packing her things, suddenly asked a question!