Just after the 9th hour of the next day, the four princesses arrived at Haitang Garden in advance.

I don’t know what the other princesses are thinking. Geng, who has just entered the mansion, feels a little uneasy. The situation in the mansion is changing rapidly, which makes her extra cautious.

Not only her, but several others were also a little nervous. Did the concubine summon them over to tell her something important?

In front of the princesses, Yixiu didn't keep them in suspense: "It's already hot summer, and it's getting even hotter in the mansion. The prince intends to take you with him to live in a manor outside the capital for ten days. All of you here are sisters from the family, you can go out and have fun together in groups of three or two, and avoid the heat at the same time."

This is a good thing! The four princesses thought at the same time.

Qi smiled and said, "Concubine, when will we set out? I and my sisters should make preparations in advance."

"The date set by Lord Beile is June 28th. The carriage from the mansion will set out for the farm early that morning. You should all pack your bags in advance. It will take about ten days, and the farm is definitely not as convenient as the mansion."

The four of them answered "yes" in unison, and then they thought about what they should bring for the trip. Clothes, rouge, powder, etc. were indispensable, and they also had to bring two maids to serve them personally.

There are so many servants in a yard, it is impossible to take them all away. That would be too much trouble!

Looking at the four princesses who were in deep thought, Yixiu picked up the teacup and took a sip.

"Sister Li, Sister Song, you are pregnant, so the court doctor will go with you on this trip. And don't worry about the medicinal materials you use daily, I will ask someone to prepare them."

Li was the first to flatter: "The concubine is still the most appropriate. I was just thinking about the palace doctor and medicinal materials!"

Song was a step slower, but she also put on a meek attitude, with a hint of gratitude mixed in with her respect: "Thank you, Concubine, for your kindness."

Yixiu didn't care whether they were thanked or not. She only showed favors to these princesses from time to time just for the sake of her reputation as a virtuous woman and her status as the eldest prince.

"Okay, I won't keep you here any longer. Go back and get some rest! The sun is rising soon. If it gets hot later, it won't be good for your skin to get tanned!"

"Yes, I and the others will take their leave."

After seeing off the four princesses from the backyard, Yixiu breathed a sigh of relief. It was the first time she had arranged for a group of people to go on a trip, so she had to consider everything carefully and not make any mistakes.

There are so many people in the mansion eyeing Haitangyuan now, and she doesn't want to make any joke!

……

In the next few days, every courtyard was busy packing packages and luggage, causing quite a commotion.

Even the front yard was no exception! No, it should be said that the front yard was the most noisy. After all, Yixiu was just a concubine, and she only had nominal rights for many things. In fact, she still had to obtain the consent of the prince Yinzhen.

However, no matter how big the commotion in the mansion was, it had nothing to do with Honghui, the eldest prince who was still studying. He only had to wait patiently for the day of departure and did not have to worry about anything.

Seeing his mother busying herself, Honghui couldn't help but sigh. He also wanted to help a little, but both his father and mother refused him with one sentence: "Just go back to school, you don't need to worry about this little thing."

It's okay if I don't need his help! Honghui thought to himself with a smile.

Since he was going to the farm, he had asked his father for some agricultural books to read a few days ago. There were about a hundred books in the library, some thick and some thin, but what he got were only ten thin volumes of "Qimin Yaoshu".

Actually, Yinzhen originally only wanted to give him one copy to read first, but he couldn't bear his request, so he simply gave him the whole set of "Qimin Yaoshu".

Farming books! As a grandson of the emperor who had never cultivated a field or seen a farm, Honghui seemed particularly confused about farming.

In addition to studying these days, he would take "Qimin Yaoshu" to consult Mr. Dai and his father, and asked countless questions, which helped him to gain a preliminary understanding of how to farm, spring planting, autumn harvest, and other knowledge.

Yinzhen has always attached great importance to agriculture and sericulture. Seeing his eldest prince acting in this way, he felt very comforted.

"Knowledge gained from books is always shallow. You must practice it yourself to know it thoroughly! Just reading agricultural books will not show you anything. Wait until you go to Zhuangzi and your father-in-law will teach you about agriculture in person."

"Okay!" Honghui responded straightforwardly and forcefully. He was ready for a long-term struggle.

Not to mention the more advanced agricultural technology of later generations, the current farming techniques alone are not easy to master. Without unremitting efforts and continuous practice, how can we improve the situation in the Qing Dynasty where famine is constant despite its seemingly prosperous appearance?

Agriculture and sericulture are related to the country. Since he has great ambitions, he must study harder now. At the very least, he must ensure that the people have enough food and clothing, so that his rebirth will not be in vain!

In the process of constantly asking for advice and seeking answers, time quickly came to June 28th.

It was the height of summer, and the Fourth Master had scheduled the departure time for the beginning of the morning hour. The carriage would take about two hours, and by the time they arrived at the farm outside the capital, it would be around noon.

Early in the morning of June 28th, before the middle of the morning, everyone at Haitangyuan had already packed up.

On this trip, Yixiu only brought the four maids who came with her as a dowry from her parents' home, and Zhao Quanshun who was by Honghui's side. In total, there were two masters, five servants, and two horse-drawn carriages filled with various packages and luggage.

The luggage from various courtyards had already been placed on the carriage yesterday. Today, all we need to do is to bring some snacks, drinks, and personal attendants.

Seeing that it was getting late, Yixiu walked in front holding Honghui's hand, Jianqiu and Zhao Quanshun followed closely behind, each holding a small package. Randong and Huichun each carried a food box, and Xiuxia carried a slightly larger package on her back. The group went straight to the front yard to meet up with everyone in the mansion.

At the gate of the front yard, Su Peisheng had been waiting for a long time.

He greeted them respectfully with a smile on his face: "Your servant greets the concubine and the eldest prince."

"Get up! Is Lord Beile waiting in the study?"

"To answer Concubine, Lord Beile is waiting for you and the eldest prince in the front hall! The masters of the mansion have not arrived yet, and you and the eldest prince are the first to arrive."

Yixiu nodded without saying anything, and took her son's hand and walked towards the front hall.

As for the other servants, they were led by Su Peisheng to the courtyard to wait.

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