Xiao Jinheng remembered that Uncle Yun had made stinky tofu before, and the smell in the height of summer was extremely sour and refreshing. Now, seeing this fruit, he realized that there was such a stinky thing in the world...
Seeing his disgusted look, Xiao Xitian rolled her eyes, cut a piece of durian meat, and put it in her mouth. She narrowed her eyes and said, "Wow, it's so sweet and delicious!~"
Xiao Jinheng took a step back and remained silent...
"Brat, you eat a piece too!" Xiao Xitian cut another piece and offered it to Xiao Jinheng. "It's really delicious!"
"No!~" Xiao Jinheng refused outright.
He didn't want to eat such a smelly thing, he would throw up...
Hearing this, Xiao Xitian curved her eyebrows, put her hands on her hips, and threatened, "If you don't eat it, I won't help you 'reconnoiter'! Hmph!~"
Xiao Jinheng: "..."
Good heavens, the little village girl had grown a year older and knew how to threaten people.
She actually used such a thing to scare him.
Alright, alright, it's just eating durian, it's not torture, eating one piece won't kill him...
So, under Xiao Xitian's stern gaze, Xiao Jinheng carefully picked up the durian and brought it to his nose to smell.
My heavens, the smell was too strong.
But when he took a gentle bite, the cool, sweet taste was full of fragrance, and all the stinky smell was drowned out by the fruit's unique purity...
Xiao Jinheng's eyes widened, and he ate another large piece, his expression gradually becoming incredulous.
"I never expected this thing to taste so unique, completely different from ordinary apples, pears, and dates..."
Xiao Jinheng smiled and looked at Xiao Xitian, "Little village girl, where did you get this thing?"
After asking, he felt the question was stupid.
Did he still need to ask where the things the little village girl brought out came from?
"I... I just picked it up on the roadside!~" Xiao Xitian's eyes curved as she told a small lie.
Xiao Jinheng: "..."
You can just pick up a durian on the roadside, you're really capable.
Why don't the villagers who wander around the village every day find any?
"Little village girl!" Xiao Jinheng smacked his lips, savoring the aftertaste. "Can this thing be planted on a large scale? Do you have seeds?"
If he planted durian himself, then the people of Daliang Kingdom could eat such sweet and delicious fruit in the future...
If there was an overproduction, they could also export it to other countries to enrich the national treasury.
Xiao Jinheng was always thinking about the country and its people...
Xiao Xitian blinked her big eyes, scratched her chubby little face, "It's not very suitable for planting durian trees here, only tropical regions can!~"
Dashui Village had distinct seasons, with long winters and short summers. By late autumn, the cool autumn breeze would turn the trees on the mountainside yellow...
Let alone the delicate durian trees, even pine and cypress could not withstand such cold winds.
Xiao Jinheng smiled slightly, "It's not possible here, but it doesn't mean it's not possible elsewhere. To be honest, this fruit, durian, has never appeared in the imperial palace. Once it is cultivated, not only will the little village girl make a fortune, but my father and the people of the world will also be able to enjoy it..."
Xiao Jinheng was so excited at the thought of carts of durian being sent to the capital.
Xiao Xitian said "oh," rummaged in her space, and then took out a large bag.
Seeing this, Xiao Jinheng quickly walked over and opened the bag. Inside, he saw many large, round, and plump seeds...
"Are these durian seeds?" Xiao Jinheng asked excitedly.
Xiao Xitian nodded with a smile, "Yes. If the brat insists on planting them himself, I can help you write down the cultivation notes. With careful care, durian trees can bear fruit in about ten years..."
Xiao Jinheng's mouth twitched, "Ten... ten years?"
Good heavens, it would take ten years for the people to eat fresh and delicious durian.
Xiao Xitian poked Xiao Jinheng's forehead, "It will take at least eight or nine years, so don't rush..."
To make seeds sprout and grow into a healthy fruit tree, ten years is really not long.
"Okay!~" Xiao Jinheng put away the bag, his face determined. "Then we'll wait for ten years. If the durian trees really grow, I will reward you handsomely. At that time, no matter what the little village girl wants, I will give it to you..."
"It's a deal, no backing out!" Xiao Xitian's eyes narrowed into a smile.
This ten-year agreement was a bit bizarre.
But it was fine, as long as the brat was happy...
That night, in the main hall of the Yun family.
Du Tieshan and Jin Huaihua prepared a table full of rich food and wine to welcome guests from afar.
After all, Han Chier and Si Yakedun were leaders of the grasslands. Since they came to Dashui Village today, the old Yun family had to entertain them generously...
To liven up the atmosphere, Old Man Yun invited the village chief and Xiao Jinfeng, and they all sat around the dining table, chatting and laughing.
Chicken stewed with mushrooms was a must-have dish. Accompanied by fried cicadas sprinkled with salt, just looking at it made Han Chier drool with anticipation...
The cicadas were specially sent from the capital by Chu Jiangtun, and they were all fresh and plump. Moreover, Du Tieshan was skilled at controlling the heat when frying them, so this dish became the focus of the banquet today.
"Don't just stare, start eating quickly. Huaihua, get that jar of Huadiao wine I hid, and I'll have a couple of bowls with the Khan." Old Man Yun said with a smile.
The reason he hid the wine was to prevent Erman from stealing it.
That simpleton's nose was very sensitive, and if Old Man Yun brought any good wine, he would drink it all up...
Jin Huaihua chuckled, about to go out to get the wine, when Madam Gu suddenly said, "Old man, Huaihua is no longer our maid. She's getting married to Young Master Xiao in a few days, so you should use her less often!~"
When the fieldwork was not busy and the grandchildren had all started school, Madam Gu considered finding another maid...
Du Tieshan was pregnant, Zhao Guihua still had to manage the shop, and Huaihua was about to get married. Madam Gu couldn't let Shangguan Fang'er come back to manage the household affairs, so hiring another maid was reasonable...
"It's fine with me!~" Jin Huaihua said with a gentle smile and went out to get the wine.
Xiao Jinfeng smiled and said, "Aunt, Uncle, I'll have Erlongzi go to the capital in a few days to help you find some good girls, I guarantee they'll all be quick and nimble..."
Unlike Princess Han and Princess Xinling, few girls were as lazy as them, they were simply pigs.
The two princesses, who were feasting, suddenly felt a chill down their spines.
Han Chijiao: Why is some commoner always gossiping about me behind my back?