Reborn as a bride, pretending to be virtuous, the prince held his waist and regretted

"Wang Shiwen, what about the books of sages that you have read? Where have you read them? As for things, spring brings forth fruits and autumn brings forth fruits. From planting a seed to harvesting, it takes at least three months, or at most a year, until you can harvest."

"How much hard work and sweat of the farmers are involved in this, and you just broke it lightly and destroyed this crop, especially the new crop. This behavior is not only reckless, but also has no remorse."

"Not only did he not admit his fault to Eunuch Xu on the spot and sincerely correct his mistakes, but he was only worried that this matter would get to the ears of His Majesty, so he asked me for help and asked me to keep it secret."

"I, Zhou Jin, have always been upright and honest, and never talk behind people's backs. But even if I didn't say it, Your Majesty would know about this matter. Do you really think that he didn't see it because Eunuch Xu's eyelids were drooping? Beating and scolding Dachun on the spot is a warning to you."

Wang Shiwen's face became even uglier and more nervous.

Come to think of it, if it was really Dachun who did it, Eunuch Xu would have had Dachun tied up instead of beating him in front of him.

This is beating the dog in front of its owner!

Wang Shiwen was not anxious because of the broken stick, but he was worried that His Majesty would find out and affect his future.

Wang Shiwen bowed to Zhou Jin and said anxiously, "Brother Zhou, you have to save me!"

If I had known this would happen, I would not have come to the manor to visit Zhou Jin, wouldn’t everything be fine?

In fact, Wang Shiwen did not come to visit Zhou Jin at all, but wanted to laugh at Zhou Jin.

In the end, not only did she not get to see the joke, but she was also criticized by Zhou Jin for being a gossipy woman.

These were all minor matters. What he regretted most was the reckless destruction of foreign crops, which was reported to the emperor and affected his career.

Zhou Jin was angry. After all, those crops were planted by him with great effort and he was reluctant to touch them. Yet, they were destroyed by Wang Shiwen.

He had countless more vicious and unpleasant words in his heart, and he wanted to vent them out. He wanted to compose a poem out of his feelings!

At this time, Gu Xiling, along with her maids and servants, brought white fungus and lotus seed soup to Zhou Jin.

"Prince, Prince Wang, it's hot and you have internal heat. Have a bowl of Qingxin Lotus Seed Soup to clear away the heat and reduce internal heat."

When Zhou Jin saw Gu Xiling coming over, he suddenly remembered that his wife didn't like him being emotional, so he "composed a poem".

Zhou Jin picked up the lotus seed soup, which was neither hot nor cold, with a light sweetness, and was indeed refreshing.

Wang Shiwen saw Zhou Jin drink it, he finished it in a few gulps and praised, "Sister-in-law's cooking skills are excellent, virtuous and elegant. Brother Zhou said that sister-in-law is a role model for contemporary women, and she deserves the title."

Gu Xiling was stunned, her face slightly hot. Although she considered herself a virtuous person, she felt guilty when she heard Zhou Jin spreading the news everywhere.

When Zhou Jin heard Wang Shiwen praising his wife, his anger subsided a little. "It's getting late, Shiwen, you should go back early."

Wang Shiwen looked at Zhou Jin, whose anger was gradually subsiding, and then looked at Gu Xiling. He made a prompt decision and asked for help from Gu Xiling, "Sister-in-law, Shiwen was wrong and regretted it..."

In fact, Gu Xiling had just found out about Wang Shiwen's behavior in the fields, and came here to deal with this matter.

Gu Xiling listened carefully and smiled, "Since Prince Wang has already known his mistakes and wants to make amends, but he only makes amends with words, the prince and I believe that Prince Wang sincerely repents. But Eunuch Xu and His Majesty may not believe it!"

Wang Shiwen felt upset. This was where the problem lay. However, from what Gu Xiling said, it seemed that there was a way to make up for it!

"Sister-in-law, do you have any good ideas? If you can teach me something, I will be very grateful and will definitely reward you generously!"

Gu Xiling smiled faintly, "It's not a brilliant method, it's just a stupid one! After the high-yield wheat is harvested, it will be promoted. Prince Wang also contributed a little, isn't that a sincere change? His Majesty, seeing Prince Wang's actions, will naturally not care about what happened today."

Hearing this, Wang Shiwen's eyes lit up, "Sister-in-law is right, but how can I cooperate with the promotion?"

Gu Xiling smiled faintly, "Farmers have never seen new crops before, so they are very cautious and unwilling to plant them! Even if you talk about it in a grandiose way, it is better to let the farmers make a profit, so they will naturally be willing to plant them."

"Farmers need farm tools. When the time comes, whoever is willing to plant, Prince Wang will give them a hoe, a shovel, or something like that. I'm sure many farmers will actively plant in order to get the farm tools. Prince Wang, do you know if my idea is feasible?"

"Okay, that's great." Upon hearing this, Prince Wang bowed to Gu Xiling and said, "Thank you, sister-in-law, for your advice. I am very grateful. It's getting late, so I'll take my leave and visit you another day. I hope Brother Zhou takes care of himself!"

"Hmm!" Zhou Jin responded coldly without even turning around.

Gu Xiling was quite friendly, "Young Master Wang, take care on your journey! Lai Fu, I'll send you off respectfully."

"Yes!" Lai Fu agreed and sent the man out.

Wang Shiwen went back to write a letter to express his willingness to donate agricultural tools to promote the production of wheat. As for the amount, he still had to discuss it with his father.

After Wang Shiwen left, Zhou Jin turned his head away from Gu Xiling and his eyes fell on the delicate flowers in the garden.

Gu Xiling felt the awkward aura emanating from Zhou Jin. She smiled, took light steps, walked behind Zhou Jin's recliner, and gently massaged his shoulders.

"Prince, are you angry?"

"Humph!" Zhou Jin was arrogant, and raised his chin even higher. "What Wang Shiwen did today was despicable. Not only was my wife not angry, but she also greeted him with a smile and gave him advice."

Gu Xiling shook her head and laughed. She now finally understood why Zhou Jin was demoted again and again when he was an official in his previous life.

"and then?"

Zhou Jin turned around and asked, "What then?"

Gu Xiling walked to Zhou Jin and asked him to sit on the side of the recliner. She sat on the side and leaned in Zhou Jin's arms.

"You're going to scold Wang Shiwen and then sever ties with him?"

Zhou Jin was stunned, and tightened his arms around Gu Xiling. He thought for a moment, "That's not the case! We are officials in the same dynasty, and we see each other every day. We don't have a deep hatred, so we can't break off our friendship."

Gu Xiling gently pecked Zhou Jin's chin, which had a distinct jawline. "According to your approach, you haven't solved any problems except for a quarrel with Wang Shiwen!"

"Wang Shiwen made a mistake. Whether he apologized sincerely or insincerely, I don't think it matters. What matters to me is how to resolve the problem satisfactorily so that everyone can benefit!"

"My words will not make Wang Shiwen hate you even if you just scolded him. Secondly, Wang Shiwen contributed money and effort, and the beneficiaries are the people who get farm tools for free."

"Although it may seem opportunistic, His Majesty knows about it. Does he care? Not at all. He cares about the result, not the twists and turns in the process."

Zhou Jin, who was originally very angry and felt that his wife was not on the same page with him, instantly became like a deflated puffer fish.

"Ah, scholarly arrogance, that's me! Father once said that the officialdom is either black or white, or right or wrong. I understand what my wife said today."

Gu Xiling chuckled, "Your Highness could actually have thought of that, but he was too distressed about the damaged wheat stalk, so he was distracted."

"Now that Wang Shiwen is gone, Prince, you should quickly compose a poem. Maybe you can come up with some good lines."

Zhou Jin's joy was instantly aroused by Gu Xiling, "This is not a sour poem, listen carefully! I hoe the field at noon, and my sweat drips down to the ground. Who knows that every grain of rice on the plate is the result of hard work?" (Excerpt from Li Shen's "Song of Pity the Peasants" in the Tang Dynasty)

After listening to this, Gu Xiling's eyes lit up with little stars of admiration for Zhou Jin.

Just because of Zhou Jin's poem about pity for the peasants, she must protect Zhou Jin!

She can bully her husband, but others can't!

She will tear apart anyone who bullies her husband!