Chapter 599 - Chapter 599: Chapter 599 Test_1 (1/2)

Chapter 599: Chapter 599 Test_1

In the days that followed, Zhe Ta really did bring her followers to stay at the King Rui Residence’s farmstead.

Wei Ruo had Zhang Yi keep an eye on her, and she was quite surprised by the results.

This woman named Zhe Ta was hands-on all the way, not even shying away from dirty tasks such as spreading manure.

This greatly exceeded Wei Ruo’s expectations.

She thought that even if Zhe Ta was truly here for the wellbeing of her people as she claimed, it would be unlikely for her to stay on her farm and join the farmhands in growing potatoes as Wei Ruo requested.

Unexpectedly, she persisted.

“Miss, this princess is much tougher and more resilient than I imagined. If it wasn’t for the many skilled warriors by her side and her fair complexion, I would have doubted if she is a real princess,” said Xiumei, whose opinion of Zhe Ta had also improved. Regardless of whether Zhe Ta was a good person, her perseverance was admirable.

“We’ll keep an eye on her,” Wei Ruo decided to observe for a couple more days.

Three days later, when Wei Ruo returned to the farm, she saw Zhe Ta, dressed like everyone else in coarse knee-length clothing, carrying a load of well-stored fertilizer into the field.

It was summer, and the weather was sweltering with the sun at high noon. Zhe Ta was sweating profusely, but she showed no signs of stopping.

The guards she brought with her were right behind her, carrying fertilizers just like her, but she didn’t let them help.

Wei Ruo smiled and walked towards Zhe Ta.

Seeing Wei Ruo approach, Zhe Ta looked up at her.

“You seem very determined and resilient,” Wei Ruo commented.

“Did you think I traveled all the way from Jiliao to play games? If you want to see me back down, I can tell you now that you’ll be disappointed. I was going to ask you about how to grow potatoes. Now that I’ve learned, I don’t need your guidance anymore. As soon as I get your seeds, I can go back and start planting,” Zhe Ta replied.

“Well said,” Wei Ruo approved, then said, “Follow me.”

Wei Ruo led Zhe Ta to a warehouse. A cart parked at the entrance was loaded with items and covered with oil cloth.

“What do you mean by this?” Zhe Ta asked Wei Ruo.

“This cart is filled with potatoes, which are also the seeds you desire. During your days here, you would have learned this if you inquired about it,” replied Wei Ruo.

“I know, but what do you mean now?” Zhe Ta asked again.

“I am giving these to you to take back. Provided you grow them well, it won’t be long before the descendants of these potatoes will feed your people,” Wei Ruo explained.

“You’re just giving them to me, just like that?” Zhe Ta looked at Wei Ruo skeptically.

“What? Are you unhappy with how easily you got them?” Wei Ruo inquired.

“It does seem a bit too quick,” Zhe Ta admitted. “I figured you’d at least give me some trouble.”

“If all you want are potato seeds, then this is enough. But if you’re interested in my other high-yield crops, you’ll need to meet some other requirements,” Wei Ruo said.

“Other high-yield crops? What else do you have?” Zhe Ta asked.

“I also have high-yield, disease-resistant, and pest-resistant cotton seeds as well as similarly high-yield sweet potato seeds. In addition, I have rice and wheat seeds, not to mention yucca which can be grown in Jurchen Territory for high yields…”

“Really? Do you truly have those high-yielding crops you mentioned? Disease-resistant and pest-resistant cotton? Can it produce a lot?” Zhe Ta asked eagerly, her eyes wide and shining.

The Jurchen region is located in the north and winters there are cold. Not everyone can afford cotton-padded clothes.