Cowardly Stepmother Dressed As the Hero

Potatoes are native to South America and were introduced to China around the sixteenth century.

This crop has been domesticated for hundreds of years, and today, under modern planting conditions, the yield per mu can generally reach more than 3,000 kilograms.

Today, all places that Cao Mi can influence, from Lizhou in the south to Jirong in the north, have been planted with sweet potatoes.

But only sweet potatoes are still too monotonous. The appearance of potatoes can just make up for the lack of taste.

Thinking of this, Cao Mi has already begun to recall the taste of hot and sour shredded potatoes and fried potato chips.

Therefore, when eldest Sun Ling’s people moved the things out, she didn’t even look at them, so she ordered the servants around her to take the things directly behind her.

“Well, I like both.”

Cao Mi smiled lightly.

Changsun Ling was a little puzzled by her behavior, but seeing that the matter had been done, he could only agree and say, “It’s just as long as the princess likes it.”

The next handover went smoothly.

There is a shortage of salt and sugar on the grassland, and the batch brought by Changsun Ling and Beisi can just fill the vacancy.

Of course, Cao Mi also brought them many special products from Liaozhou and beyond the Great Wall, such as Liao ginseng and fur, which can be sold at high prices in the south.

But even more delighted by the eldest grandson Ling, Cao Mi also took this opportunity to inform him of the processing methods of several crops such as sweet potatoes and peanuts.

Holding the paper on which the sweet potato flour production process, oil extraction method, and other techniques were written in his hand, Changsun Ling suddenly felt that the high-quality leather of the large carts next to him was nothing.

Cao Mi was very satisfied with his vision, and after the two sides spent three days exchanging good things, they each set off for their return.

It took another half a month for Cao Mi to return to Jirong.

She didn’t bring a few children with her on this trip, so before she arrived in Jirong, she saw her three young sons waiting at the gate from a distance.

As the carriage and horses approached, Rong Guan took someone to handle the goods. Cao Mi brought Qi Rui and the three back to the inner city in a good mood.

After resting for a few days, Qi San personally came to ask for an interview, saying that several spies were caught in the city.

“spy?”

Cao Mi raised his eyebrows.

She recalled for a while, and grabbed a key word from her previous remarks: “Is that the man named… Qiu Man?”

Qi San shook his head: “No.”

After a moment’s pause, he explained: “Qiu Man was the first to expose the spies.

“A few days ago, he came over and said that there were several people in the team who had been spreading the news that the city was going to be unfavorable to them, trying to gather other people who were dissatisfied and returned to the Rong family.

“The subordinates followed this line to check down, and sure enough, they found an information chain and wiped out these people.”

Cao Mi nodded with a lingering fear, “So that’s how it is.”

She asked, “What’s the loss in the city?”

Qi San shook his head: “Because it was discovered early, there is no loss. Moreover, the city has long been prepared for this group of people, and it is impossible for them to come into contact with important things. Even if they succeed, they will not cause any major obstacles. “

Cao Mi nodded.

She said, “You can handle this matter.

“Those spies, they should have some mission to sneak in, you can tell the prince after you torture.

“As for Qiuman…he reported meritorious deeds and should be rewarded accordingly.”

After thinking for a while, Cao Mi asked again, “Has he ever mentioned what he wants?”

Qi San paused, then nodded and replied, “Yes. Qiu Man said…he wants to join the army.”

“Join the army?” Cao Mi paused.

After thinking about it for a while, she said again: “This is nothing to do. If you are sure that he has no problem, then you will meet his requirements.”

“My subordinate thinks the same way.” Qi San said, “This subordinate is going to incorporate him into the militia force on the outskirts of the city and observe it for a while.”

“Yeah.” Cao Mi agreed, “Let’s do it this way.”

After that, the days in the city were much calmer.

Before the fall, Qi You returned to Junrong with his own soldiers.

The military defense line from the anti-Rong to the Fengrong area in the north has been re-established, and Lei Li, as the defender, stayed there to guard.

After a while, Chen He, who was still on the Changling side, will also lead his troops and use these two places as new military bases.

As the king of Liaozhou, Qi You had other internal affairs to deal with and could not stay at the border for a long time, so he brought his own people back first.

Eunuch Li, who was the military supervisor before, also returned with him this time.

At the reception banquet, Cao Mi sat next to Qi You with a stiff smile on his face, watching him and Eunuch Li go back and forth with me and say something meaningful.

She drank some wine and started to get a little drunk, so she lowered her head and pulled the corner of Qi You’s clothes to play.

The two met again after a long absence, and before Qi You came back today, he had to deal with the reception of the wind banquet before he had time to say a few words of self-confidence.

Cao Mi was not only bored, but also had some inexplicable indignation in his heart.

Sensing that her movements were getting bigger and bigger, Qi You only got one hand and grabbed Rou Yi, who was making a mess of the princess.

He stroked a good deal in Cao Mi’s palm to comfort him, then turned his head and said to Eunuch Li: “…The emperor’s longevity and good health are our greatest expectations as courtiers.

“Now, without an old man like Eunuch Li beside him, this king is always a little uncomfortable.”

Eunuch Li took a sip of wine with a smile but not a smile, and suddenly said, “Your Highness is worrying too much.

“Although there is no old slave around the saint, there are still other people who can be used. The old slave does not dare to take credit at will.”

Seeing the inconvenience on Qi You’s face, Eunuch Li paused for a while, and suddenly said again: “But… the old slave really can’t stay in Jirong for a long time.

“After taking a break in the city for the past few days, the old slave is going back.”

Qi You raised his brows, and even Cao Mi raised his head, staring blankly at the spirited old man.

The two were trying to figure out a way to get him out of their sight. They thought it would be a little troublesome, but he didn’t expect him to bring it up.

Eunuch Li smiled and said, “The old slave is not from Liao, so naturally he cannot stay here for a long time.”

Qi You nodded and said: “So, I will order a team of personal soldiers to **** the father-in-law back.”

“This is the blessing of the old slave.” Eunuch Li glanced at Qi You and said, “The old slave is already old, and I feel that it will be more comfortable to serve more people.”

Qi You heard something in his words, but he didn’t speak, waiting patiently for a moment.

Sure enough, Eunuch Li said again: “But I have another emperor’s life in my body, so it’s inconvenient to trouble the prince.”

After Qi You heard it, he said with kindness, “In this way, I can only wish my father-in-law a smooth journey.”

Eunuch Li raised his glass at the right time: “Thank you, Lord.”

Qi You smiled and offered a cup back. The two of them raised their heads together and drank all the wine in the cup.

After the banquet was over, Qi You helped Cao Mi back to the room.

Princess Bei’an, who could barely keep her manners in front of others, returned to her room and couldn’t help but play her temper.

Qi You had already sent everyone else away, and he twisted a wet towel and came to Cao Mi: “Come on, wipe your face.”

Cao Mi put his face close, and the moment he touched the wet pad, he shrank back: “It’s so cold!”

Qi You shook his head helplessly: “Your face is too hot.”

At this time, it was still early autumn, the weather was not cold, and all the cold water in the house could cool down.

While protecting Cao Mi from falling, Qi You ordered Dongli outside the house to fetch hot water.

While waiting, Qi You smiled and taught a lesson: “Who told you to drink non-stop tonight, are you drunk?”

When Cao Mi heard this, he pouted and glared at him.

Qi You helplessly asked, “What’s wrong?”

“It’s not all you.” Princess Bei’an confidently charged: “Why do you only talk to him and ignore me?”

Qi You heard it funny.

On such occasions, it would be disrespectful for him to entangle with Cao Mi too much.

Cao Mi obviously knew this kind of thing, and the whole banquet was very honest.

But she was so bored that she drank too much alcohol, and her temper came up, and she began to play tricks.

Qi You thought about it and explained, “I talked to him to test his willingness to leave.

“So that after he leaves, we are the only ones left in the city, and I can talk to you all the time.”

Cao Mi stunned and asked, “Really?”

As soon as she finished speaking, Dong Li knocked on the door and brought hot water over.

Hot water is always available in the courtyard. As soon as Qi You ordered it, Dong Li immediately fetched it from the next room.

After she entered the door, she saw Qi You and Cao Mi leaning against the table, and their movements were very ambiguous, so she speeded up and put the water basin in place, saluted and hurried out.

Qi You turned around and twisted the veil again, Cao Mi was already entangled again.

“Obviously there are others…” she complained.

Qi You had already forgotten what he had just said to coax the child, but after listening to her serious words, he was stunned for a moment before he realized it.

While helping Cao Mi wipe his face and hands, he explained patiently, “What are you thinking? Dongli and these are not outsiders.”

Cao Mi shut his eyes and said nothing.

Seeing that she seemed to be quiet, Qi You hurriedly took care of himself.

After he was done, he returned to Cao Mi and held her hand.

King Bei’an coaxed softly, “Let’s go back to bed?”

Cao Mi subconsciously struggled, but without breaking free, he stood up honestly along his strength.

She suddenly said, “But I don’t want anyone else, I just want the two of us.”

Qi You took two steps and whispered in her ear, “Isn’t it just the two of us now?”

When he was about to pick him up directly, Cao Mi suddenly pushed him away and said, “That’s not right! There are also Qi Rui, Qi An and Qi Ran.”

Her body was obviously not sober, and she still had a big tongue when she spoke.

After saying this, she walked towards the door: “Tonight… they don’t know if they are full… they have to go and see.”

Qi You quickly stopped people.

He said, “You just remembered at this time?

“I have sent people there earlier, they are all asleep at this time, don’t wake them up.”

“Really?” Cao Mi frowned.

“Really.” Qi You assured.

He sighed, bent down directly, and picked him up: “Okay, let’s go back to sleep too.”

Cao Mi put his arms around his neck and nodded.

Qi You walked in the direction of the bed with satisfaction.

I don’t know what’s going on, but Cao Mi, who had the strength to make a fuss, suddenly let out an even breathing sound during these short steps.

When Qi You put her down, she found that she had fallen asleep.

Just a little drunk, the King of Bei’an, who felt that the night should not end in such a sloppy manner, suddenly fell into a deadlock.

He sat by the bedside for a while, and finally chuckled, untied the bed tent, and lay down beside Cao Mi silently.