Parents are busy farming

Ye Zifen rode a snow-white horse and galloped ahead like an arrow.

The horse's hooves flew rapidly, raising clouds of dust that covered the sky, as if a yellow dragon was flying in the clouds behind her.

The officials following closely behind him looked somewhat embarrassed, and they waved their whips desperately.

They tried to keep up with Ye Zifen's pace, but their strength gradually wore out. They were panting and their faces were flushed, like ripe apples.

Finally, Ye Zifen pulled the reins and got off the horse.

At this time, the officials who were chasing closely were already exhausted. Some of them didn't even have the strength to get off their horses. They could only sit on the horses, gasping for breath.

Beads of sweat the size of beans slid down their foreheads, soaking their clothes, as if they had just experienced a fierce battle.

After everyone took a short breath, they looked up and saw a magnificent city appearing before their eyes.

This city is the newest border city named by the current emperor himself three years ago.

I saw the city wall towering into the clouds, like an indestructible barrier; the flags on the wall were fluttering and rustling, giving people a sense of solemnity.

Ye Zifen took the lead and stepped forward, holding the reins in her hand. The officials behind her followed suit, and the group slowly approached the city gate.

The horse's hooves stepped on the stone road, making a crisp and rhythmic "clack" sound, like a passionate march.

On both sides of the road, you can see many people carrying baskets on their backs hurrying along, preparing to enter the city.

These people have simple smiles on their faces, perhaps they are looking forward to selling the fruits of their hard work in the city.

In this vast land, there lives a group of people of all kinds.

Among them are some simple and kind-hearted herdsmen who wear colorful robes with intricate patterns. The brilliant colors seem to be the projection of the sunset in the sky.

Around their waists they wore an extremely gorgeous belt inlaid with dazzling gems and gold and silver ornaments, which swayed gently with their steps, flashing a dazzling light.

On the other side are the hard-working Han people.

They wore plain clothes, simple and practical.

He wore a worn but very durable hat on his head to block the scorching sun.

These Han people are in a hurry, as if they have endless things to do, but their steps are firm and powerful, revealing an indomitable spirit.

Although the clothing styles of herders and Han people are very different, when you look into their eyes, you will find that the same blazing fire of passion is burning in them.

There is a sense of boldness and unruliness in the eyes of the herdsmen, as if this vast grassland is the world where they can roam freely; while there is diligence and tenacity in the eyes of the Han people, which is the deep strength that has been tempered by the years.

At this moment, everyone was holding or carrying a basket full of goods.

The baskets were filled with all kinds of items: there were fresh fruits and vegetables that had just been picked and were still covered with dew, making people salivate.

There are also exquisite handicrafts, delicate wood carvings, exquisite embroidery, and ingenious ceramics, all of which demonstrate the makers' superb skills.

People gathered in groups of three or five, chatting with each other, and laughter and joy lingered in the air for a long time.

Suddenly, an old lady with white hair and a kind face attracted everyone's attention.

She slowly put down the heavy basket behind her, and then carefully uncovered the blue cloth with white flowers covering it.

In an instant, a fresh melon fragrance wafted into my nose.

It turned out that the basket was full of fresh and green cucumbers!

The old woman's face was filled with a amiable smile. She slowly stretched out her slightly rough but warm hands and carefully reached into the basket full of cucumbers in front of her.

After careful identification and screening, I finally picked out five or six cucumbers that were the freshest, greenest and most regular in shape.

The old woman handed the cucumbers in her hand to Ye Zifen with a smile, and said kindly: "Oh, Princess, it's all thanks to you! The cucumbers my family planted this year are finally starting to yield a harvest! Moreover, today happens to be the first time we pick them! So, please be sure to take a few home to try them! Don't worry, these are all grown with great effort in our own fields, they are absolutely green and environmentally friendly, and there is no pollution! I guarantee they will taste crispy and sweet!"

Upon hearing this, Ye Zifen, who was called the eldest princess, quickly loosened the reins that she had been tightly holding in her hand, and waved her hands repeatedly to refuse, "Old man, it is really not easy for you to grow these fruits and vegetables. There is really no need to be so polite. You should put them back in the basket quickly. You may be able to exchange them for a lot of silver in the city!"

However, the old lady responded without hesitation: "Your Highness, if you hadn't given us these excellent seeds, how could we grow such good cucumbers? So you must harvest these cucumbers no matter what!"

Seeing this, Ye Zifen knew it was inconvenient to force him any further, so she quickly said, "In that case, could you please give me one? That way I can share in your good fortune."

As soon as she finished speaking, the old lady reached out her hand without hesitation and carefully picked out the longest and straightest cucumber from the basket.

Then she carefully placed it on the clean coarse cloth beside her and carefully wiped off the tiny and sharp thorns on the surface of the cucumber.

After doing all this, the old lady handed the cucumber in her hand to Ye Zifen with a smile on her face.

Seeing this, Ye Zifen reached out to take the cucumber without hesitation, broke off a small piece and put it in her mouth and chewed it gently.

In an instant, a fresh, natural, rich and pure cucumber flavor spread instantly, filling her entire mouth.

Not only that, the taste also has a subtle sweetness that leaves a lasting aftertaste.

After tasting it, Ye Zifen couldn't help but smile with satisfaction and praised the old lady: "Old lady, the cucumbers you grow are really delicious! They are simply the best!"

Hearing these words of praise, the old lady's wrinkled face now broke into a smile, with joy and pride sparkling in her eyes.

The people around also looked envious.