Chapter Fifty-two: Double Harvest

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  Shu Yao rarely calculated seriously, her curved eyebrows concentrated in one place, "E Niang, will the person by Ama's side know water?"

  Gua Lijia's expression tightened, seeing that her daughter Shu Yao was very serious, and listening to the sound of rain outside, "Yao'er, are you talking about the Yellow River?"

  "To be specific, I don't know, but judging from the blueprint, it's very dangerous. Ama is right by the Yellow River."

  Shu Yao wasn't worried about the Yellow River flooding and submerging the village and fields, she was only concerned about Ama Zhiyuan. No matter how big the flood was, it couldn't drown the capital city, Shu Yao wasn't afraid of that. Shu Xuan and Shu Yi also looked anxious, but Gua Erjia seemed quite calm and said: "Today's events are not to be mentioned to anyone."

  "Yes."

  The three siblings agreed that before the dam burst, they couldn't speak out of turn, it was easy to be caught by someone and impeached by the censor who had been looking at Yuzheng with disfavor all along. In the eyes of Guo Xuan, the censor-in-chief, the river course dredged by Yu Chenglong was beneficial to the country and the people, and eliminated the water disaster.

  "Shu Yi, for the next two days, you are not allowed to go out, stay honestly in the Duke's mansion."

  "Yes, Mother." Shu Yi nodded, staying in the mansion to help his mother, he wouldn't run around everywhere.

  Shu Xuan is the eldest son. Guwalgiya looked at Shu Xuan and said, "You just focus on studying." Afraid that Shu Xuan would think too much, Guwalgiya explained afterwards, "If you study well, your mother will be happy, and there won't be any major issues in the mansion."

  Shu Xuan nodded, his eyes fixed on the drawing, muttering: "How much water is flowing? How high are the dams? Will it burst... Little sister, where did you see that in a book?"

  Guarjia covered her forehead, and all her worries were unnecessary. Shuxuan was fine as long as he had books to read. Shuxuan looked at Guarjia with a calm and kind gaze, saying: "Mother, I believe Ama will return safely to the capital."

  Gua Lijia smiled, she had never doubted her son's filial piety. Shu Yao furrowed his brow, "It wasn't from a book, it was... I saw the water flow by the river and it could wash away big logs, the force of the water flowing along the terrain from high to low is very strong, it can penetrate stone."

  Shu Xuan made an effort to recall, these things he had never noticed before, and sighed: "The Master said that among three people walking together, there must be one who can be my teacher. Little sister, from now on, big brother will ask you when he has something he doesn't understand."

  Shu Yao made a sour face, being pestered by her older brother would be troublesome. In the past, the masters who taught her older brother were all strict, Shu Yao shook her head: "Don't ask me, I don't understand anything, I'm very busy."

  "Shu Xuan asked, 'What are you busy with?' He really didn't know what Xiao Mei was busy with every day. Shu Xuan remembered that Xiao Mei didn't like music, chess, calligraphy, or painting, and wasn't fond of reading books. If he gave her a book, it would take her half a month to understand one page, and she would fall asleep as soon as she looked at the book. As for needlework, Shu Xuan remembered that Xiao Mei had once sewn an embroidery onto her skirt. He had heard his mother mention it before - the seamstresses in the manor were actually prepared for Xiao Mei."

  Shu Yao endured the busy farming words, although she often went to space to wander around, but actually spent little time on farming, most of the time she slept in space. Shu Yao said: "I obey my mother."

  "Pfft." Shu Yi spat out a mouthful of tea, his lips twitching, "You're busy sleeping, busy eating snacks."

  "Second Brother, what you said is not right. You're either at clan school or with friends at the horse grounds, or else attending a gathering. You wouldn't return to the manor until nightfall. As for Big Brother, there's no need to mention him - he spends all day in his study. Mother is actually very lonely. I even sleep by her side and save some snacks for her. Filial piety isn't just about words; it's about actions. Do you understand?"

  Shu Yao walked with a swagger to the side of Gua Erjia, her eyes curved in a smile, feeling very pleased with herself for scolding her two brothers. Shu Xuan and Shu Yi furrowed their brows, finding it strange that they felt so comfortable being scolded by their lazy younger sister.

  Gua Lijia pinched Shu Yao's cheek, "Little devil."

  "Mother, don't worry, Ama will be fine. Baozhu will take good care of her." Shu Yao leaned against Gual Jia Shi, her delicate white hands adjusting the bat-shaped hairpin on Gual Jia Shi's head. "Baozhu is very loyal, Ama is not a foolish person, he knows we are waiting for him in the capital."

  Gua Lijia's mouth curved up, her daughter was considerate, and she pinched Shu Yao's cheek again, "I know, teaching your two brothers, do I still need to teach you?"

  If possible, Shu Yao really wanted to draw two black lines on her forehead. Who is E Niang? The Da Tang Royal Sister? Can she be the one who teaches herself with a goal of being a rice worm? Shu Yao burrowed into Guar Jia's arms and said softly: "How can you laugh at me, E Niang, E Niang."

  Every time Xiaoyao calls out, Mother's lips curve up a little more, and the love and affection are unstoppable. Shuyi feels like her heart is filled with honey as she listens. She glances at her brother, who seems to be blushing too. Little sister's spoiled behavior is getting stronger, and Shuyi admires it. Mother once said that Xiaoyao isn't stupid, just lazy, and as long as she keeps her current personality, no one will dare to bully her.

  After dinner, the three siblings left one after another. Shu Yao leaned against the soft brocade cushion, holding a cup of flower tea and eating a piece of soft milk bread. Guwalgiya called the housekeeper to instruct the purchasing staff to buy grains, medicinal materials, etc. The housekeeper was surprised why Guwalgiya wanted to buy such a large amount of grain, but since Madam had instructed them, they did not dare to delay and promised to do so.

  Guarjia let them try to disturb people as little as possible, teaching them how to buy the most grain with the least silver. Shuyao's eyes were filled with admiration, and her mother was really too powerful. If she had done business, she would have been a millionaire. Who says ancient women don't understand finance? Shuyao regretted again that Guarjia hadn't traveled to modern times. The business world lacked a female strongman, no, the political arena lacked an iron lady.

  Whether in politics or business, Da Tang's imperial sister can handle it all. Gua Erjia said: "Everyone understands."

  "I obey Mrs.'s orders."

  "Go ahead."

  "Hmm."

  Guarjia handled things well and glanced at Shu Yao, frowning and saying: "You drink less flower tea."

  "Oh." Xiu Yao reluctantly put down the teacup, her small face scrunched up like a bun, pitifully hanging her head. Gua Erjia sighed helplessly: "I'm telling you to be more careful, Yao'er, only a gentle and elegant daughter is liked by her mother."

  Shuyao didn't think she was thin at all. Madame Gualga beckoned to Shu, and Shuyao immediately ran to her side like a well-behaved little dog, bursting into a sweet smile, "Mother."

  "Yao'er, it seems we'll make a big profit this time. Your mother will add more to your dowry."

  Shu Yao didn't want to get married at all. It's better to stay with her mother, Ama. Who would bother getting married? "Mother, will anyone know?"

  Although Gualgiya had made arrangements, if someone found out and the Yellow River burst its banks, Ama might get into trouble. "What if nothing happens to the Yellow River?"

  "If I were in Huizhou, I wouldn't buy grain, but now we're in the capital, Yao'er, you don't know how much grain is sold here every day. We won't attract attention, even if there's risk, what can be done? There's nothing completely safe in this world, those who are cautious and hesitant will never make a profit. Besides, grain and medicine can both be used, if we're lucky, we'll just earn less, Mother won't suffer any losses."

  "Uh-huh." Shu Yao nodded firmly. Whoever loses, Mother will never be at a disadvantage. This was something Shu Yao was very certain of.

  Gual Jiasi still had one more thing to say, although silver was important, she didn't lack it. She wanted to use grain and medicine for something bigger, and the reputation of silver would follow her.