A Young Farm Girl's Everyday Life in the Tian Family

+++When Jiang Ru first transmigrated, she was completely at a loss. After all, she couldn't farm, practice medicine, or scheme for power.

After a dream determined her fate, Jiang Ru found herself saddled with a debt of +100+ Favorability Points. All she could do was make the best of things. But her original body had nothing to its name, not even half a bite to eat. She might not survive three days, let alone see the System come to an end.

Still, she had a tiny bit of experience with rural life, and a whole lot of marketing experience.

First, she dug and dug in the mountains, and fished and fished in the river. She found wild fruit, mushrooms, and bird eggs. It was a flurry of activity, but in the end, she barely scraped together enough to eat...

Ummm, Jiang Ru wondered. Was she doing something wrong?

Next, she sold herbal tea in the village, got the local bullies to pay rent, and sold delicious food in town... Oh! She was finally getting somewhere.

The next step was

Get rich, get rich, become a rich lady, find handsome men...

After working hard to achieve the first two goals, she suddenly realized her childhood sweetheart had snipped off all her peach blossoms.

Jiang Ru: ... I really can't thank you enough. Your warmth has brightened every season.

Yang Zhibai lived next door to a little girl who was like a younger sister to him. At first, she was timid and frail, like a tender sprout just pushing through the soil.

Who could have guessed that one day she would seem like a different person? First, she wrested the money back from a greedy relative, then sold tea packets, and even got her family into the food business.

She could be confident and fearless, but also lost and helpless. She was composed and resourceful, but could also be lonely and vulnerable.

The young plum blossoms fermented into wine, its gentle warmth seeping into his heart. One cup of plum wine, and Yang Zhibai was drunk for life.

Step by step, he plotted to draw this little plum blossom into his arms, to stand with her at dusk and share the rest of their lives.

Little Scene 1:

Yang Zhibai stood beside Jiang Ru. "Wait for me to come back. I want an answer."

Jiang Ru didn't catch on at first. "What answer?"

Yang Zhibai: "Don't play dumb. You know."

Suddenly, Jiang Ru smiled, bright as peach blossoms. "Why not wait until high school to ask me for an answer?"

Yang Zhibai smiled calmly. "Because you're the only one I'm determined to have."

Little Scene 2:

Yang Zhibai wanted to invite his beloved fiancee to Qingcheng. He sent three letters, but she never showed up, so he tried a different approach

"A merchant ship docked today, bringing a golden-yellow fruit. It has a strong aroma, and eating it makes your mouth itch..."

"Today I got a bowl of white grains. After boiling, they turn transparent and have no taste..."

"A merchant ship docked today, bringing an incredibly foul-smelling fruit. It has a spiky outer skin, soft flesh, and a huge pit..."

Jiang Ru, reading the letters: Aaaaah! Mango sago, here I come! Durian!!! I'm in!!!

Yang Zhibai: My wife really does love all kinds of strange and wonderful things. Your husband is so pitiful.

Jiang Ru: ...

Reading Guide:

Farming story: one-on-one romance, fairly slow pacing, male lead appears late.

The golden finger is as fine as a strand of hair.

Focused on a peaceful, cozy rural life.

New story: The Daily Life of a Laid-Back Imperial Consort Raising Her Children in the Qing Dynasty

As a comic artist who always liked to dance on the deadline's edge, Guo Yi was working late one night when she transmigrated into the body of Guo Luoluo in the eighteenth year of the Kangxi era, becoming Consort Yi, the consort most "favored" by Emperor Kangxi.

The experiences of those who came before her showed that she had two paths ahead. The first was to work herself to the bone, fight her way up, and become the foremost woman in the imperial harem, with all three thousand beauties competing for the emperor's favor. The second was to lie flat, let the wind blow and the enemies move while she did nothing, and enjoy a happy ending surrounded by food and drink.

Guo Yi decisively chose the second path. She would cling to her children, avoid making the future Yongzheng Emperor angry and ending up miserable in her old age, and then lie flat for good, waiting for life to reach its happy conclusion. There was just one problem: the place she'd chosen to lie flat was a little uncomfortable

Why were corn, sweet potatoes, and potatoes being treated as ornamental plants?

Why were glass mirrors so expensive?

Why were captured guns being left to rot in storage?

This was all such a waste! Guo Yi rolled up her sleeves. Come on, kids, let's get to work.

And so, Kangxi heard his most beloved Consort Yi say to her son, "The people are going hungry because the court hasn't done its job."

Kangxi: ??? I'm not doing a good enough job? I personally study agricultural breeding! Just as he was about to push the door open and scold her, he heard her say, "Rice and wheat aren't the only options. We should go around to different places and see if we can find higher-yield crops to promote."

Kangxi nodded. That seemed to make sense, but how had she thought of it?

Then he heard her say, "We should look not only at crops, but also at whether the soil is fertile enough and whether they're planted correctly. Look at the flowers in the imperial garden: even planting the same ones earlier or later changes how well they bloom. The fruit of different flowers also varies in size and quantity."

So that's how it works! Kangxi suddenly understood. He turned and ordered Liang Jiugong to summon people for a discussion about how they could innovate in agriculture. Before he'd gone far, he heard Consort Yi say, "You're not just the son of your parents, but also a prince of our Great Qing. In the future, you must put the Great Qing first in all things. Only when the empire stands can it prosper for generations."

!!! Excellent. Consort Yi's noble vision should be an example for all the imperial consorts. Deeply moved, Kangxi left, and from then on developed a new hobby: listening in on Consort Yi's conversations.

But he walked too fast and didn't hear her add, "So stop staring at the throne beneath your father's backside along with your brothers. Make more money, so that if I visit your residence someday, I can enjoy a comfortable life too."

One day, Guo Yi realized that not only were her sons working themselves to the bone, but Kangxi was also coming by every few days to ask, "Have you had any new ideas today? Come and tell me."

Guo Yi was alarmed. Had Emperor Kangxi gotten her caught up in the rat race?

Little Scene: Yinsi and Yuntang clenched their little fists. Another day of working hard so Mother can enjoy a comfortable life!!!

Theme: Hard work is the path to wealth