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Time flies, and it is already the end of July in a flash.

Large tracts of crops on both sides of the Wei River began to ripen, and some early-ripening corn began to harvest.

Although it was almost a month after autumn, the two sides of the Wei River were developed very early and were located in the capital of the Great Qin Dynasty. The Wei River Plain was dominated by the Wei River, and there were many tributaries such as Weishui, Jingshui, Fengshui, Qianshui, Bashui, etc. These originated from the Qinling Mountains and Zhongnan Mountains. The rivers in Zongshan flowed all year round. Relying on these river networks, dense irrigation canals were built. Therefore, the grain output in the entire Guanzhong Plain did not seem to be very severely reduced.

The harvest has begun recently. Chen Xu led Li Hun and Li Qing, as well as a group of managers and guards from Qinghe Villa, to patrol the entire fiefdom of more than 200 hectares of grain fields, and also asked the farmers on the fiefdom in detail.

Compared with last year, this year's grain production will not be reduced too much, because this year's Neishifu has vigorously promoted a new farming method, using curved plows, ferry trucks, screening good seeds, and collecting manure. Therefore, the crops grow very well in spring and summer. Although there are continuous droughts after autumn, farmers also work hard to irrigate and weed, and have achieved very good results. It is impossible to increase production when suffering such a drought, but the reduction in yield is not serious. It is estimated that the annual output will be reduced by less than 10% if the weather is better than the annual growth rate.

Upon hearing this news, Chen Xu breathed a sigh of relief.

With such a long period of drought, this reduction in yield is completely affordable, and it is not even an exaggeration to say that it is a bumper harvest. At least this harvest is better than most years and months, and it can be regarded as a complete bumper harvest year.

Therefore, the farmers on the fief did not feel any frustration, and they had already started to repair the threshing machine and harvested farm tools to start harvesting grain.

"Marty, Mrs. Fan from the money house is here to visit!" Shi Jinshi, Chen Xu patroled around and took a group of people back home. As soon as he walked to the gate of Qinghe Villa, the guard and manager quickly came to report.

"Well, I'll go to wash and change clothes first!" Chen Xu was so hot that he was sweating all over. He jumped off the horse and threw the reins to the groom, then went to the inner courtyard to wash and change clothes, and then went to the living room.

"Caiying pays homage to the Marquis!" Seeing Chen Xu coming in with his wet hair, wearing a T-shirt and a pair of big shorts and slippers, Fan Caiying's eyes lit up and stood up to greet him.

"No gifts!" Chen Xu waved his hand quickly, sat down, drank a large cup of herbal tea before asking, "How could Miss Caiying come to the other courtyard today?"

"Caiying received a letter from the head of the family yesterday. At most two days later, the head of the family and the business fellows from Nanyang, Shangdang and Hedong counties came to visit the Marquis of Xianyang, so Caiying came to report it!"

"The main part of the Fan family is here, okay~" Chen Xu suddenly became happy.

"Caiying has written a letter to notify the head of the family that the head of the family may discuss the expansion and inspection of the Huaxia Money House!" Fan Caiying sat down again, and her beautiful eyes fell on Chen Xu and was unwilling to move them away.

No matter when she sees Chen Xu, she feels unrestrained and relaxed, without the majesty and posture of other ministers and princes. This unrestrained feeling deeply attracted her and made her feel an impulse to fall on her.

"Well, the matter of the Huaxia Money House needs to be planned and arranged carefully. Although the Qin Dynasty is unified now, the situation in various places is complicated, the news spreads slowly. It is necessary to establish a complete and strict long-term mechanism to deal with it. Otherwise, many problems will accumulate over time. After Mr. Fan arrives in Xianyang, you will first place them in the Qinghe Hotel. In addition to the matter of opening the money house, I have another thing to discuss with them!"

"Don't worry, Mr. Marquis, Caiying will definitely make arrangements!"

"That's good. Since I'm here today, I won't be busy going back. I'll come back from the Women's College later, have dinner together, and meet my mother!"

"Ah~" Fan Caiying was a little panicked, and stood up nervously and said, "Caiying didn't bring any gifts today. I'm afraid the Marquis and Empress don't like it!"

"Don't be nervous, Qingrou and my mother are all very good, gifts and so on... Well, I'll let the head of Fan prepare a thick dowry at that time?" Chen Xu said jokingly.

"Mr. Marquis... Marquis, have you agreed to marry Caiying?" Fan Caiying felt that happiness came too suddenly, and she was at a loss in an instant, and her neck was blushing.

"I said last time that you and me will discuss with him when the head of the Fan family comes. Since you are willing, it will not be fair to you if you delay this matter for a long time, but you still have to be mentally prepared for your identity..."

"Mr. Marquis, Caiying knows that her status is low and she is satisfied as a concubine. She only hopes that the Marquis can always favor her. Caiying is willing to serve her even if she is a slave, so that she can serve her sooner or later!" Fan Caiyingying said shyly in front of Chen Xu.

"Get up, don't use such a big gift. I had already entered the palace a few days ago to ask the emperor to marry the fifth princess. Zongzheng's mansion was already preparing for the marriage ceremony. At the same time, Meng Wan, the daughter of the Meng Doctor's family, will marry her back together. I will explain your affairs to them at that time. Don't worry, as long as you are the woman of this marquis, no matter your wives and concubines, they will treat you equally regardless of your status. What's more, if the discussion with the head of the Fan family is successful this time, the daughter of the merchant will no longer be a low-ranking person in the future, and you will no longer have to worry about your identity!" Chen Xu reached out to help Fan Caiying up and said.

"Is the Marquis going to discuss the abolition of the laws of suppressing merchants in the business law?" Although Fan Caiying was excited, he soon heard the implicit meaning from Chen Xu's words, and also knew that Chen Xu had been doing this.

"Yes, but this matter is very difficult. It requires great courage and a big investment to make a single bet. Therefore, I cannot guarantee that these business colleagues can support me. If they do not receive enough support, the abolition of the law that suppresses merchants will definitely not succeed. If they fail..." Chen Xu stood up with Fan Caiying's hand, looking at her beautiful face, and sighed quietly, "If my planning is in vain, the arrogance of the disciples of the Legal family will inevitably be even higher. At that time, it may affect Fan and you and be scared!"

"The Marquis treats me Fan so well, Caiying will definitely tell the Marquis's words to the head of the family, but Caiying will swear to follow the Marquis to serve him to the death!" Fan Caiying cried with joy.

"It's too early to say this. Let's talk about it when Mr. Fan arrives. Don't cry, so as not to think that I'm bullying you when I come back!" Chen Xu waved his hand and said.

"Caiying...Caiying likes being bullied by the Marquis!" Fan Caiying wiped her tears and threw her eyes shyly.

Chen Xu couldn't help but tremble. The seduction of this natural beauty almost made him lose his soul in an instant.

"Brother Xiaoxu, we are back~~"

Outside the yard, Yu Ji was wearing the school uniform of the Women's College, carrying a small schoolbag, running in happily, and was still gnawing a fried chestnut in her mouth.

"Wow, Brother Xiaoxu bullied Madam Fan and cried!" The little girl shouted loudly when she saw Fan Caiying still wiping her tears.

Chen Xu's face turned dark in an instant.

This Yu Ji must be fake, definitely not the gentle and danceable Yu Ji in history, nor was it the Yu Ji who was in a state of decline and was willing to give up his life to protect him, but a foodie and a little goblin.

"Where is it? Which lady Fan? Wow, my brother is really bullying girls!" Xing'er ran in in a school uniform of the same style, and there were a few little maids behind her.
Chapter completed!