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

Pei Juncai is about the same age as Zhou Jin, of medium height, with decent looks, and comes from a small aristocratic family in the south.

"Prince, the food here may not be to your taste!" Pei Juncai chuckled and tested.

Zhou Jin smiled lightly, "Although it's not a delicacy from the mountains and the sea, it's much better than wild vegetable dumplings."

When Pei Juncai was young, his family fell into poverty. In order to let him study, his family lived frugally.

Wild vegetable dumplings are something they often eat at home, and they are indeed not as good as white flour.

"Prince, have you ever eaten wild vegetable dumplings?" Pei Juncai asked again, looking surprised.

Although the others did not speak, they were listening carefully.

Zhou Jin said in a deep voice: "I have never eaten it before. This spring, I was sowing seeds on the farm and ate the food of the farmers."

"During the lean season, they would make fist-sized dumplings with black noodles and wild vegetables, and serve them with pickles. This was their diet."

"After eating the wild vegetable dumplings, I realized that my understanding of the words in the book, 'Sadly, the people's livelihood is difficult,' was very superficial."

"It was as if I was standing on the clouds, looking down at the poor people, and then I said to myself, I must serve the country and the people and be a good official."

Pei Juncai was stunned when he heard this.

How could Zhou Jin, a gifted child of destiny, actually say such a thing?

Previously, Zhou Jin led people to impeach the powerful Li Guojiu, and everyone thought Zhou Jin was very brave.

Although they also knew that what Li Guojiu did was wrong, no one dared to stand up and criticize him.

Now, because of that wild vegetable dumpling, Zhou Jin seemed to have restrained his sharpness and become steady and calm, but he still cared about the country and the people.

Pei Juncai stood up and saluted Zhou Jin, "Mr. Zhou is so righteous!"

Zhou Jin shook his head and quickly stood up to return the compliment, "Master Pei, thank you for your praise! I just want to do something down-to-earth now, and I will have to trouble you all in the future!"

The officials of the Ministry of Agriculture also returned the greetings.

Pei Juncai asked: "Mr. Zhou, compiling agricultural books is not difficult. We have a lot of relevant information here."

"All agricultural matters are inherited from the previous dynasty, without any innovation. We officials are insignificant in the court, so it is really difficult for us to innovate."

Another Lord Li sighed, "The common people are the foundation of the country, but who cares about these insignificant farmers who are like dust?"

Many people don’t want to do it, but they don’t have the conditions and are afraid of taking responsibility.

Several other officials remained silent. The situation among the people was more serious than they had imagined.

The Kang Dynasty had been established for forty years. The policy of light taxes and levies and recuperation at the beginning of the founding of the country had changed now.

Private land annexation is becoming more and more serious, and more and more people are losing their land.

Zhou Jin said softly: "In fact, your majesty attaches great importance to it, otherwise he would not have allowed me to come to the Ministry of Agriculture."

Everyone was excited when they thought of Zhou Jin's identity.

This is the third place winner chosen by His Majesty, and he was previously a close minister of the Emperor and was highly valued.

Pei Juncai's eyes lit up and he laughed, "Mr. Zhou is right! It is an honor to work with Mr. Zhou! I hope Mr. Zhou can lead us to achieve good political achievements."

Zhou Jin nodded: "Let's encourage each other!"

In the afternoon, Zhou Jin continued reading.

We left Sinongsi only after the sun set.

Some things cannot be rushed. Zhou Jin was anxious, but reason told him to slow down.

He looked up at the setting sun, his steps steady and firm.

Passing by Bazhen Pavilion, Zhou Jin said to Lai Fu, "Go buy a box of chestnut cakes!"

Lai Fu was stunned. "You only buy it for the Crown Prince's wife. You won't buy it for the Marquis' wife?"

Zhou Jin was slightly startled, "Mother usually doesn't eat cakes at night!"

Lai Fu heard this and shook his head and laughed, "My Lord, the Marquis's wife doesn't eat it, but you can't not buy it!"

"The wife is important, and the mother is important too! We can't favor one over the other! Otherwise, wouldn't the prince become a magpie who forgets his mother after marrying a wife?"

Zhou Jin didn't know whether to laugh or cry, "You're the only one who talks too much nonsense, so buy mother a box of lotus seed cake!"

"Yes, Prince!" Lai Fu responded quickly.

Take two boxes of snacks and return to Changning Marquis Mansion.

Zhou Jin went straight to the main courtyard.

As soon as he entered the room, he heard his father's hearty laughter, his mother's gentle voice, and that cute and funny voice that made Zhou Jin's heart beat.

"Greetings to father and mother." Zhou Jin came in and bowed with a respectful attitude, then looked at Gu Xiling and smiled.

Changning Marquis Zhou Ze stroked his beautiful beard and said with a smile, "Jin'er, no need to be polite. How was your work today?"

Zhou Jin replied: "My colleagues are a little lazy, but this is because the court does not pay much attention to agricultural work and their enthusiasm is not high."

Marquis Changning smiled and nodded, "Your Majesty has also discovered this problem. The farming practices of the Kang Dynasty have been inherited from the previous dynasty, and it is indeed time for some reforms."

"Yes, father. Improving farm tools, improving seeds, and building water conservancy projects will all cost money, but it is imperative."

Gu Xiling lowered her eyes. These were indeed the reasons, but no one dared to touch the most fundamental reasons.

The servants passed the message and dinner was ready.

Song chuckled, "Okay, let's eat first and talk later."

A family of four moved to the dining room.

Don’t talk while eating, but today is an exception.

Marquis of Changning Zhou Ze made an exception and drank with his son Zhou Jin, and even Song drank the sweet peach blossom wine with Gu Xiling.

"Jin'er, you should work hard and stop talking big. I will celebrate your success when the agricultural book is compiled." Changning Marquis Zhou Ze said in a deep voice, looking at his son with more and more satisfaction.

Zhou Jin nodded, "Father, I've got it in mind. Xiling reminds me often, and now I can do things down to earth."

"Okay!" Zhou Ze, the Marquis of Changning, chuckled and said to his wife, "Madam, I remember when you were young, you had a set of lotus-shaped jewelry, which was quite pretty. Why don't you give it to Xiling?"

The wife of Marquis Changning smiled and said, "I also saw the lotus flower on Xiling's forehead today, and I thought of that set of jewelry. I'll have someone send it to her later."

Gu Xiling stood up and said, "Thank you, mother."

The wife of Marquis Changning chuckled, saying, "You're welcome. I only have one son, no daughter. In the future, my jewelry will belong to you, my granddaughter, and my granddaughter-in-law."

Gu Xiling deliberately showed a shy expression, lowered her eyes and smiled.

Zhou Jin was no longer reserved in front of his parents. He actually grinned and said, "Mom, I will work hard."

"Prince!" Gu Xiling said angrily, pulling his sleeve coquettishly.

Stop talking so much. You want to have a baby before you even have your wedding night?

Zhou Jin tilted his head, smiling, "Don't worry, I've asked Lai Fu to prepare it."

"What are you preparing for?" Lady Changning was curious.

Marquis Changning is a eunuch and is embarrassed to ask, but that doesn’t mean he isn’t curious!

"Get ready..." Zhou Jin was about to say something when Gu Xiling pinched his arm.

"Your Highness is talking nonsense. I'm really going to get angry." Gu Xiling raised her eyebrows. How could she tell her parents-in-law about the affair between husband and wife?

"Ouch!" Zhou Jin laughed, "Okay, I won't tell you, I won't tell you!"

Seeing their son and daughter-in-law laughing and joking, the wife of Marquis Changning and Marquis Changning did not continue to ask questions. After all, their daughter-in-law was thin-skinned and her neck was red.

However, Lady Changning Hou was very curious about what her son Zhou Jin was preparing.