Chapter 432: Extra Chapter: Sincere Mutual Promise, Love Accompanies the Rest of Life (Seven-Year Dog Food)

The war in the southwest never broke out in the end.

Great Summer now has strong national strength; consecutive years of bumper harvests have strengthened both people's livelihood and military reserves.

Thus, any small state that thinks of attacking Great Summer must think it over again and again.

After consideration, they decided……

Not to fight.

The few small states destroyed in the northwest, even though far away in the southwest, also heard the news.

The southwest small states, not wanting to follow those states' footsteps, now must stay within bounds and restrain themselves as much as possible to avoid causing trouble.

Finally they gathered their strength, wavered repeatedly, and even had someone jumping around in the middle, stirring things up, but in the end they were like loose sand, soon scattering again and giving up the attack.

At the year's end, the northwest situation was stable, and Prince Qing also requested an imperial edict to return to the capital.

This year, Great Summer again saw a great harvest across the land.

Sui Sui's research on soil and improvement of seeds played an extremely important role.

Of course, everyone at Shanglin Garden also made various efforts.

Sui Sui conducted theoretical research, while the officials of Shanglin Garden actually put it into practice.

This seed might be useful?

Plant it!

This seed looks like it could be high-yielding?

Plant it!

……

Everyone at Shanglin Garden feels an almost obsessive attention and respect toward Sui Sui.

If Sui Sui hadn't long been guarding the northwest, they would even want to tie her up and weld her to Shanglin Garden, studying these every day.

Soil not good enough?

Go find Princess Jiao Yang!

Seed not good?

Go find Princess Jiao Yang!

Fertilizer not enough?

Go find Princess Jiao Yang!

……

Sui Sui:?

At first, she really was just moved by the system's talk of future yields per mu, and combined with the harsh living conditions in the northwest, she began researching.

How did it end up like this in the end?

Even Sui Sui herself couldn't figure it out.

Imperial Uncle even teased Sui Sui: 'Why not, I'll make you the Nanyang Princess!'

Sui Sui: ……

His Majesty's health hasn't been good these two years; at first he refused to accept old age and was overly suspicious.

Having been caught in the rain himself, he ultimately still chose not to tear the umbrella.

So, after figuring it out and getting past his initial reluctance, His Majesty began delegating authority to the Crown Prince.

The Crown Prince also appropriately distributes some work to his younger brothers.

There are many outstanding princes, and among them is the Eighth Prince Feng Xuanqi, born of Noble Consort He.

But his excellence is different from that of others.

He likes……

Raising pigs.

When Noble Consort He first learned of her son's hobby, she nearly flew into a rage.

Later she gradually accepted the Eighth Prince's fondness for it.

Nowadays, the Eighth Prince is a resident prince at Shanglin Garden.

Shanglin Garden's original plan was to weld Sui Sui to death at Shanglin Garden.

But that wish wasn't fulfilled; instead, the Eighth Prince ended up being welded to death at Shanglin Garden.

Upon arrival, he didn't want to leave, disregarding his princely status, and sometimes even lived together with the pigs.

But the result turned out well!

He improved the pig-slaughtering technique, maximizing pig survival rates, helping pigs sever their mortal ties, grow meat peacefully, and achieve increased pork production.

At the same time, he also studied crossbreeding of different breeds and other methods to boost pig survival rates.

In short, the Eighth Prince is very busy, and sometimes he writes letters to Sui Sui to discuss the relevant techniques.

After all, in the Eighth Prince's eyes, Sui Sui possesses genuine talent!

Sui Sui: ……

Whenever I see the Eighth Prince, I think of those years when, together with the older siblings who told bedtime stories and the uncles and aunts, we discussed postpartum care for sows.

But having results is good in the end.

Sui Sui likes to see the present era of clear rivers and tranquil seas, a prosperous age.

After the New Year, in February, Feng You Tan and Lu Yin Song were married.

Feng You Tan is of noble status, also under the patronage of Noble Consort He, and she married into the Fǔguó Gong mansion; naturally, the wedding featured a ten-mile red dowry, enviable.

Prince Qi stood aside, nodding repeatedly: 'Those dowries look quite good; we too, when the time comes, ought to make ours impressive.'

Princess Consort of Qi nodded in agreement.

Sui Sui was already at Lu Fu by this time; after having gone through the initial social bustle, she began to move about freely.

Lù Yǐnxiāo was busy today; Sui Sui only caught a brief glimpse of him before she could no longer see his figure.

She waited until the banquet ended, preparing to return to the Wangfu with her father, when Lù Yǐnxiāo finally hurried over.

Prince Qing was still pleased with Lù Yǐnxiāo, so he did not make things difficult for him, giving the two young people enough space and time to go inspect the carriage first.

Prince Qi still wanted to join in, but Princess Consort of Qi forcibly dragged him away, saying: "What are you butting in for?"

Prince Qi, hearing that, was displeased: "I just want to look, is that not allowed? Little Seven looks like he's had quite a drink; don't get carried away and then have designs on our Sui Sui..."

Princess Consort of Qi, listening on the side, couldn't help but want to roll her eyes: "They're getting married next year; even if they just hold hands a little, it's nothing."

Prince Qi, unwilling to give up: "Then what about a quick kiss on the cheek?"

Princess Consort of Qi glared at him angrily.

Prince Qi, unafraid, stuck out his neck.

Princess Consort of Qi: ……

Lù Yǐnxiāo helped his elder brother fend off drinks today, and he indeed drank quite a bit.

By now his face was flushed, and he carried a strong scent of alcohol.

He feared Sui Sui would dislike it, so after a quick wash and change of clothes, he then came over.

Even so, he still smelled of alcohol.

Sui Sui didn't mind; she herself occasionally had a few drinks.

So, upon seeing Lù Yǐnxiāo, Sui Sui anxiously asked: "You drank quite a bit, didn't you? Does your head hurt? Do you feel unwell? If you're uncomfortable, remember to call a doctor promptly."

Lù Yǐnxiāo nodded obediently: "Ah, I understand—I just missed you and wanted to see you."

Sui Sui was amused by his frankness: "Haven't you already seen me this morning?"

Perhaps because of the drink, Lù Yǐnxiāo was indeed a little light‑headed; he pressed his lips, gazing earnestly at Sui Sui with a faint haze in his eyes, his voice turning hoarse: "I want to be able to see you at all times."

His loving words were moving, and Sui Sui liked hearing them; her gaze was a bit wistful as she softly replied: "Next year we can."

Their wedding date was set for October next year.

Lù Yǐnxiāo's ideal time would be February.

Although the spring chill is still biting, it would be nice to bring his bride home early!

But Prince Qing and Prince Qi are not so easily appeased.

They kept delaying, and the Auspicious Bureau's best days turned out to be February, June, August, September, and October.

November and December had no particularly good days.

Finally, the two princes reluctantly chose October.

Lù Yǐnxiāo, pressured by his two fathers‑in‑law, dared not say much; he only dared to act a little spoiled in front of Sui Sui after drinking too much.

At this moment, he gazed at Sui Sui with a hazy look, his voice unconsciously tinged with a rare hint of grievance: "That will still be a long time."

Sui Sui thought, indeed there was still a long time—over a year.

But actually, it's not so bad.

In their daily lives they are almost always together; aside from not being able to stay overnight, there wouldn't be much difference after marriage, right?

Sui Sui thought uncertainly, then nodded: "Indeed there's still a long time… or… should we move it up?"

Lù Yǐnxiāo, hearing this, quickly shook his head: "No, that won't do—how can we move up something already decided?"

Suddenly moving up the wedding would invite all sorts of speculation.

Lù Yǐnxiāo did not want Sui Sui to hear any negative talk.

He wanted to protect her, to guard her.

Just as he had promised when he first confessed his feelings.

In this life, I will do my utmost to protect my beloved, the one I hold dear in my heart.

Sui Sui.

At this moment, even if he was a little tipsy, Lù Yǐnxiāo had not forgotten his promise.

He was only feeling a slight grievance, which would pass soon.

But the night was too beautiful, the moment perfect; he stared at Sui Sui's lips for a long while, then, with a hoarse voice, asked softly: "Sui Sui, I… may I kiss you?"

As he spoke, Lù Yǐnxiāo's gaze lingered on Sui Sui's lips and teeth, the implication unmistakable.

They had previously kissed secretly, almost being caught by Prince Qing, which frightened Sui Sui into behaving properly for a long time afterward.

Now, when Lù Yǐnxiāo brought it up again, Sui Sui thought it over, then gave a slight nod, and furtively glanced around like a thief.

As she turned her head, Lù Yǐnxiāo already swept his long arm around her, gently pulling her into his embrace; his cool lips lightly descended, giving her forehead a brief, soft kiss.

Holding back his deep affection with restraint, Lù Yǐnxiāo still could not bear to see Sui Sui flustered, so he only gave her forehead a light kiss.

Along with the light kiss came Lù Yǐnxiāo's slightly hoarse voice: "My Sui Sui, I wish now were already next year."

Hearing Lù Yǐnxiāo's slightly quickened heartbeat, Sui Sui lowered her brows and eyes, her voice tinged with shyness: "... Me too."

Not far away, behind the Jiashan, Prince Qing hesitated repeatedly, finally deciding to turn slowly, return to the carriage, and give the two of them a little more time.

Prince Qing thought, since Lù Yǐnxiāo was still relatively restrained and polite, he would give him a little sweetener.

Second watch.

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