Divine Doctor Mommy Is A True Big Shot-Chapter 135 - 137: Unlucky Fief

Dugu Wu’s brow furrows deep, Qi Village?

Feng Bailing, having obtained Zhui Yue, was in great spirits and rode back to the Princess’ Mansion that afternoon, much faster than usual.

After returning to the Princess’ Mansion, she first went to the East Garden.

In the morning, she had just planted the genetically cultivated crops and medicinal herb seeds with little expectation, but was greatly surprised in the afternoon.

The seeds of the agricultural crops grew the fastest, already sprouting.

The medicinal herbs took a bit longer to grow, but they had also broken through the soil and sprouted green.

In the 22nd century, although the environment had severely deteriorated, thanks to the joint efforts of biologists and agronomists, the growth cycles of organisms were greatly shortened. Crops that originally needed more than three seasons could now be harvested within half a month, and some seasonal crops could mature in just three to five days.

The third layer of genetically cultivated seeds in the emergency box don’t require specific soil, water quality, temperature, or sunlight, and they have high disease resistance, yet they taste even better than the original crops.

"It looks like the genetic cultivation was very successful. But... why haven’t those few flower seeds sprouted?"

Feng Bailing was somewhat surprised.

She had stolen a few flower seeds from Mr. Zhao and marked them when she planted them, but there were still no signs of germination in that patch of soil.

This surprised Feng Bailing even more, wondering what those seeds were.

After applying fertilizer and watering the crops, it was already early evening by the time she finished. novelbuddy.cσ๓

Just stepping out of the east courtyard, she saw Chun Liu running over with a panicked expression.

"Miss, Lady and the others were attacked."

Feng Bailing was shocked upon hearing this.

Moments later, Feng Bailing saw Dongfang Lianhua and Mrs. Su.

Seeing the two, she breathed a sigh of relief; although both looked pale, fortunately, they were unharmed.

But Feng Bailing was shocked when she saw Feng Wan’s state.

"How did you end up looking like this?"

In the morning, Feng Wan had left looking completely normal, but he returned with a broken head, swollen eyes, and his clothes torn to shreds.

"It was a group of troublemakers, and to protect the Princess and Nanny Su, this is how I ended up."

Feng Wan complained melodramatically, crying out as Chun Liu applied medicinal wine to him.

Dongfang Lianhua sat silently, unable to speak for a long while.

Meanwhile, Mrs. Su kept shaking her head and sighing.

"It’s too wretched."

The situation in Qi Village was worse than Feng Bailing had anticipated.

Dongfang Lianhua’s horse carriage had just arrived at Qi Village when the sight before her was startling.

Dozens of mud huts about to collapse, fields lying fallow, and grass and trees completely devoured, even the river had nearly dried up.

The villagers were in tatters, barely distinguishable from beggars.

Seeing the family crest of the Princess’ Mansion, the villagers, who originally appeared listless, suddenly became agitated and surrounded the carriage, ready to attack Dongfang Lianhua.

"Thanks to Feng Wan for protecting us. Seeing the villagers so pitiful, all elderly, women, and children, I didn’t allow him to fight back."

Dongfang Lianhua’s expression was grave.

Previously, she would have cried and sighed at such a scenario.

But today, she could not cry.

These beggar-like farmers were the subjects of her territories.

She did not know that while she lived a cloistered life of luxury in Chu City, those farmers were dealing with the loss of spouses and children, constantly facing death.

"I found out that these people thought we were there to collect taxes, which is why they attacked us."

Even Feng Wan had not expected such severe hardship among the citizens near prosperous Chu City.

"This matter needs to be discussed with the people from Feng Mansion."

Dongfang Lianhua was unequivocal this time and ordered someone to summon Feng Zhan Tian.

"Big sister, I’ve already told you about Qi Village. There’s a locust plague there every year, destroying the crops. That land is cursed; even the Grandmaster Mansion wanted to build an Other Manor there, and I advised you to sell it two years ago, but you wouldn’t listen. Now, needing to pay five years of taxes, we went there out of concern for sister and to collect the taxes. Those villagers are now poor and fierce; I heard they even made a fuss at the seed facility yesterday. It’s only a matter of time before they cause more trouble. If I were you, I’d sell off the Qi Village land."

Before Dongfang Lianhua could even speak, Feng Zhan Tian began to complain.

"Feng Zhan Tian, you’re selling Xinglin Spring, and you dare sell my mother’s territory for the benefits of the Grandmaster Mansion?"

Feng Bailing smirked and glanced at Feng Zhan Tian.

"Feng Bailing, don’t slander me; this is all for the good of the Princess and the villagers. I’ve had people check the locust plague, and it’s completely incurable there. That land can’t sustain crops."

Feng Zhan Tian retorted angrily.

Feng Bailing scoffed.

"We won’t know if it’s cultivable until we try. Show the guest out."

Once Feng Bailing spoke, several guards dragged Feng Zhan Tian out.

"Feng Bailing, you have no respect for your elders, you caused the death of my mother, and you’ll meet your karma one day!"

Feng Zhan Tian’s yelling still echoed outside.

Seeing Dongfang Lianhua’s distress, Feng Bailing smiled.

"Mother, don’t worry. When I lived in the Other Manor for those years, I learned how to farm from some of the local farmers. They said that locust plagues can be managed. I’ll go and see for myself."

Chun Liu, listening, was utterly confused. Since when did the miss know how to farm?

Feng Bailing actually had experience with locust plagues.

At the end of the 21st century, due to active sunspots, biological mutations occurred on Earth. In some areas, mutated locusts covered the sky, and eventually, it was the military that managed it.

If she remembered correctly, there were related documents in the Medical Cabin.

But while locust plagues are not difficult to manage, the situation in Qi Village, with deteriorating soil and drying water streams, was unusual.

Feng Bailing still decided to take a look herself.

After being chased out of the Princess’ Mansion by Feng Bailing, Feng Zhan Tian was seething, and with shifty eyes, he sneaked into a teahouse in Chu City.

It was a small teahouse with few customers. After entering, Feng Zhan Tian found a corner, ordered a pot of tea, and...

After a while, a man who looked like a steward walked in and sat across from Feng Zhan Tian...